The world is finally realizing that the focus on mental health needs to be prioritized in a much greater way than it has in the past. That anxiety, depression, loneliness – which is now categorized as an epidemic – and suicidal thoughts need to be taken as serious as the need to seek treatment for […]
This week saw the first hints of what’s to come from the annual British Music Embassy showcase at SXSW, now in it’s 13th year. Having attended every one of them going back to 2007, the BME has always been curated at Latitude 30, complete with a branded transformation that extends to the venue’s external brick […]
It was August in Scotland and my music-geek-buddy-in-crime, Shell Zenner (BBC Introducing Wales, BBC Introducing Manchester, Amazing Radio, XSManchester…woman KNOWS her music!) was driving us through the narrow roads, green hills and the pouring rain on our way from Glasgow to Sterling when she started playing me The Murder Capital. I had heard “Green & […]
It’s the end of the world as we know it. Today Amazon Prime Video released the latest trailer for Good Omens, giving us some delectable tidbits of what’s to come in the End-of-Times fantasy/comedy mini-series, adapted from the 1990 novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes […]
The plight of the chronically homeless is one that for many decades, most of society has unfortunately shied away from. Individuals walking down the street will avert their eyes away from those whose bed is the sidewalk. City politicians make campaign promises to address the issue and throw money at it, but year after year […]
The British Music Embassy is celebrating its 12th year at SXSW, taking place once again at Latitude 30 (512 San Jacinto Blvd), which is transformed from the outside in to be thee meeting spot for all things UK music and industry networking. An array of underground and indie acts that reflect the many genres performing […]
We’ve seen evidence that documentary film can make a difference, not only in exposing injustice to the world but in spotlighting people who are striving to achieve justice, address inequalities, and solve social problems. In some cases, evidence delivered by filmmakers has resulted in legal proceedings against those who have wronged others, keeping the story […]
Over the decades SXSW has evolved into the most international music festival in the U.S. (Check out our archive piece from 2009.) This year’s line-up is embracing the worldly genres flair even more than before. After several artist announcements since October of 2018, there’s been a noticeable rise of performing acts from Nigeria, Mexico, Columbia, […]
Two years ago my friend Liz and I were running down 8th street in downtown Austin in order to make the set time for Marlon Williams & the Yarra Benders, who was playing at the Presbyterian Church. That week I had been the one mainly leading the way on our band selections, but this was […]
When companies are going through shifts in their business and financial strains, one of the first areas where budgets are cut is typically in marketing and branding. This is often times a mistake. Sure, let’s put even less emphasis on why people or companies should buy your product, service. Although Pandora had a rough 2017, […]
