Artist ‘Sees’ Music, Paints Songs
Some artists paint what they know: still life, portraits, and landscapes. Other artists take a more abstract approach and paint whatever they dream up. Artist Christina Eve takes a unique approach. She paints sounds as she “sees” them. But Eve isn’t just painting what...
60 Public Pianos to be Placed Throughout NYC
Sing for Hope is a New York City community service organization. “New York City is the cultural capital of the world–and yet too many residents lack regular and affordable access to high-quality arts programming,” a statement from their website reads. As a small part...
Not So Fast: Kendrick Lamar is Not the Feminist You Think He Is
When Kendrick Lamar rapped about the beauty of stretch marks in “Humble,” many lauded him as a feminist. But does this one body-positive line make up for the 40 times that he uses the word “bitch” in the same song? And does it make up for the line in which he says,...
Greatest Queer Musicians of All Time
1. Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury made a name for himself as the lead vocalist in the 1970s rock band Queen. Hits include “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” and “Another One Bites the Dust.” Not only was he bisexual, but he was also HIV positive. He eventually...