Over Labor Day weekend, I attended the 35th annual Chalk It Up event, a free open-art festival for families. My daughter had the privilege of opening the show with her G.I.R.L.S. Rock Sacramento ba…| Bridgette Tales
By Richard D. Harroch and Dominique A. Harroch Art is a universal language that reflects the essence of humanity—its struggles, triumphs, and aspirations. Throughout history, certain artists have risen to prominence by pushing boundaries and redefining the limits of creativity. Their works, often transcending time and culture, provide insight into the human experience and continue to inspire audiences worldwide. This article, written using research assistance from AI, explores the world's m...| AllBusiness.com
Corridos have been a cornerstone of Música Mexicana for generations, telling stories rooted in everyday life. Now, a new chapter is taking shape: motivational corridos, or corridos motivadores. Drawing on themes of resilience and ambition, these songs are resonating with younger fans, offering both comfort and motivation. Unlike other modern corrido styles, such as tumbados,... The post Motivational Corridos: The New Sound of Resilience in Música Mexicana appeared first on Spotify.| Spotify
Autumn is full of bright, vibrant colors. So is the art you will see in this month’s art walk. Come out and enjoy the abundance of autumn’s colors in the foliage and on the canvas. Walk…| West Seattle Art Walk
This once-in-a-lifetime extravaganza promises to be a musical journey of epic proportions…| Bass Magazine
Just imagine, captivating animations are being circulated. Of people, family, animals, more people and daily life illustrations. Rotating in social media, but you just know what it is, or you thought. “Studio Ghibli’s new release?” This crosses your mind. However, the more you look closely, the more unrealistic it looks. Because it was. It was AI-generated. […] The post AI-Generated Animations vs Studio Ghibli: Why Human Storytelling Still Matters appeared first on Psychologs Magazin...| Psychologs Magazine | Mental Health Magazine | Psychology Magazine | Self-Hel...
Three New Mexico–based artists—c marquez, Susan York, and Judy Tuwaletstiwa—reflect on their relationship with the material that has defined their practice. The post Material Monogamy: Three Creators Find Their <i>Prima Materia</i> appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Artists Stephanie Leitch, Angela Ellsworth, and Nancy Rivera use materially obsessive processes to reflect on the mythos of Utah. The post The Medium is their Message: Compulsion and Identity in Zion appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Working in her Phoenix studio, artist Gloria Martinez-Granados creates works countering the nation’s anti-immigrant obsession. The post Gloria Martinez-Granados: Borderless Creative appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
After years of building maze-like monuments to queer love, Texas-based painter Eli Ruhala is at a crossroads his practice. The post Eli Ruhala: Post Obsession appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Texas-based artist Erika Jaeggli on her first descent into a cave—and the all-consuming passion it unearthed. The post “We’re Inside a Body!”: An Interview with Artist and Caver Erika Jaeggli appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Phoebe Shuman-Goodier’s photography marks her sculptural collaborations with her father, and a shared obsession with transforming a junkyard into art. The post Phoebe Shuman-Goodier Transfigures Trash into Tender Monuments of Care and Possibility appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
For Cande Aguilar, the hand-painted signs of the Rio Grande Valley define contemporary painting more than museums do. The post Obsession: Cande Aguilar appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Multimedia artist Luca Berkley (AKA Jack Lope, Jenn Deere, and Piper Pelligrini) critiques narratives surrounding white American ranching through cheeky yet reverent performance, online as well as on stage. The post Obsession: Luca Berkley appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Artist Taylor Engel’s varied and chaotic artworks envelop viewers in a shared experience of all-consuming obsession, codependency, and repetition. The post Obsession: Taylor Engel appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Albuquerque-based artist Justine Kablack devoutly repeats images of the road, embracing its contradiction as both limitless and constrained. The post Obsession: Justine Kablack appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Albuquerque-based artist jesse lovell’s practice has expanded over the years to include P.I. work, living somewhere between caricature and sousveillance. The post Obsession: jesse lovell appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Santa Fe–based artist Hilary Nelson plays between image and object, with their sculptural experiments centering around an obsession with the back jack The post Obsession: Hilary Nelson appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
By dismantling and depicting dead machines, artist Karl Orozco imagines new life cycles for our throwaway technologies. The post Obsession: Karl Orozco appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Salt Lake City–based artist Carol Sogard obsessively collects and catalogues the remains of a world in crisis, wherein action, if not optimism, may be an obligation. The post Obsession: Carol Sogard appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
In video performance and charged sculptures, Philip Gabriel Steverson channels rage and pain at the loss of his mother through a devotion to healing. The post Obsession: Philip Gabriel Steverson appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Denver-based artist Joel Swanson’s obsessive processes explore how formal and corporeal repetitions function as methods of discipline. The post Obsession: Joel Swanson appeared first on Southwest Contemporary.| Southwest Contemporary
Cutting up the canon of photographic images gave Justine Kurland an interest in collage that has blossomed into The Rose, a celebrated exhibition on show and in print this summer The post Over fifty women photographers use collage as a feminist form at CPW, Kingston appeared first on 1854 Photography.| 1854 Photography
Veteran New York City sideman presents his second album from his critically acclaimed Netherlands-based group NO FILL3R| Bass Magazine
The band will play shows in Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen and Berlin| Bass Magazine
The suite delivers the authentic sound and feel of Aguilar’s iconic amps, cabinets, and pedals seamlessly inside your DAW| Bass Magazine
"Hurt People Hurt People" arrives on the eve of the band's L.D. 50 25th Anniversary headline tour| Bass Magazine
The Girl Who Cried Love: A Pivot to Self-Worth, Manfredi’s Second Book, will be Unveiled September 9th…| Bass Magazine
Artists&Clients, a website for connecting artists with gigs, is down after a group called LunaLock threatened to feed their data to AI datasets.| 404 Media
“Flaming youth, our flag is flying ” I grew up in Rochester, NY, and have always loved music. When I was three or four I got a little acoustic guitar, but once I discovered the band KISS, I needed to rock. I took guitar lessons and begged for an electric guitar, which I eventually got […] The post Beyond 10,000 Hours Featuring: John Gaenzler appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
The Holidays Are Near - It might seem early, but in the music world, holiday prep is already in full swing!| Play MPE
Bill Murray and the dynamic duo guitarists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia, along with Bluesman Jimmy Vivino, have come together and created “Bill Murray & his Blood Brothers.” In September of 2024, Murray and his Blood Brothers performed together at the Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas. The crowd loved the performance, which was a magical set combining cover songs and originals. Since the beginning of 2025, this group of friends have showcased a blend of Murray’s unique charm with classic ...| Devious Planet Media
Khruangbin’s Mark Speer and Laura Lee Ochoa are the first bandmates to get a signature Fender guitar and bass at the same time| Guitar World
September has arrived, and with it comes a brand-new season of books to discover. From interior design and art to fashion, cooking and entertaining, pop culture, nature, and more, these titles showcase the extraordinary creativity and vision of the authors, artists, and designers we are honored...| Rizzoli New York
The curator and model Racquel Chevremont—who appeared on the latest season of ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’—is seeking at least $10m in damages| The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
Don't miss these concerts The post Yep, there are plenty of artists coming to the UAE in 2025 appeared first on Cosmopolitan Middle East.| Cosmopolitan Middle East
In March, despite questionable jurisdiction, Xinjiang authorities hit Yunnan-based independent filmmaker Guo Zhenming with a 75,000 yuan (US$10,300) fine and the confiscation of some of his equipment for alleged "unauthorized filmmaking." Guo had previously been barred from traveling overseas or renewing his passport. Recently, Guo posted about the intrusive monitoring he had been subjected to […]| China Digital Times (CDT)
A prominent Thai art gallery became embroiled in a scandal last week when it removed parts of an exhibition following pressure from the Chinese embassy. Ironically, the title of the exhibition, hosted at the Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre (BACC), is “Constellation of Complicity: Visualising the Global Machinery of Authoritarian Solidarity.” An introduction on its […]| China Digital Times (CDT)
Their album, No Hard Feelings, is out on August 29th…| Bass Magazine
The 24-year-old explains how he merges prog and glam, and escapes the “originality ordeal” of an ancient instrument by hopping between Fender, Gibson, PRS and Ibanez (even if he prefers to write on cheap knock-offs)| Guitar World
Spearheaded by renowned producer and bassist Tomaselli, this duo reimagines the stellar work of Knipp…| Bass Magazine
The name Baby Face would end up being used as a song title on Thin Lizzy’s next album| Guitar World
After it’s successful run at The Heckscher Museum of Art, the exhibition Robert Carter: The Art of Reflection has travelled to The Cressman Center for Visual Art in Louisville, KY, especially…| The Heckscher Museum of Art
It’s the dog days of summer. It’s still warm enough to stroll from art show to art show but the nip is in the air. There’s still time to walk along California Avenue, enjoy the be…| West Seattle Art Walk
According to Chris Turpin – who used the amp on his new album with Jake Kiszka – Cobb acquired the mod in exchange for a $80 kitchen gadget| Guitar World
I spent yesterday in Dallas, at the Heritage Auction headquarters -- I had decided to auction off some artwork and memorabilia to benefit two charities (The Authors Literary Fund and the Hero Initiative, which help authors/writers and comics creators who have fallen on hard times or who need help), and, just as importantly, I wanted to give something back to the artists whose art I was entrusting to new custodians. | Neil Gaiman's Journal
By Noma Faingold (August 15, 2025) Artist Rose B. Simpson is more than a little preoccupied with vessels. She views pottery, cars, her figurative sculptures, the womb and clay, a material she most often uses in her creations, as vessels. “I think in clay. Clay was the earth that grew our food, was the house we […]|
This year's honorees will be feted at Filmland and include a.k. payne ("Furlough's Paradise"), Tembi Locke ("From Scratch") and Josh Sharp ("ta-da!").| Variety
The clip’s unveiling is timely, as Gibson continues its worldwide search for the ES-345 used in Back to the Future’s iconic school dance scene| Guitar World
The Kiss from a Rose hitmaker reveals his penchant for boutique pedals and unique philosophy toward guitar gear| Guitar World
Radio is Real: get your music to radio contacts everywhere Ah, the good ole days. I know this is a music blog, but I have to admit, sometimes I long for the days when I could actually pitch someone on the phone rather than email, write a thank you letter after a get together, have […] The post Tuned In with Katy Krassner – Radio is Real appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
Finding Your Formats: There is some nuance to navigating radio formats. If you fit into one…you’ll fit into a handful of others as well.| Play MPE
"My hope is to give others what my songwriting heroes have given me over the years"| Gibson Gazette
The Soda Stereo bassist reflects on how a Steinberger L2 shaped the sound of one of Latin rock’s most iconic albums, Nada Personal| Gibson Gazette
Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger talk us through the making of their sixth album, produced by the award-winning Dave Cobb| Gibson Gazette
Exclusive: Full details of the black Gibson Les Paul Standard seen and heard at Oasis reunion shows| Gibson Gazette
Professional guitarists react to seeing new Gibson Custom Select and Exclusive guitars for the first time| Gibson Gazette
Our review of Stephanie Wambugu's new book, "Lonely Crowds."| Chicago Review of Books
Sandra Poulson's sculptures, now on view at MoMA PS1, tell 'micro-stories' about their making.| ARTnews.com
Share your art with the West Seattle Art Walk to be considered for 2023 Q4 marketing materials!| West Seattle Art Walk
By Noma Faingold (August 1, 2025) “I never wanted to be a poet. It chose me. I didn’t choose it. One becomes a poet almost against one’s will, certainly against one’s better judgement. I wanted to be a painter, but from the age of 10, these damn poems […]|
It's too little, too late when it comes to recognizing comics creators...| Reactor
Good Art Podcasts: The Human Voice in an AI World What is art? Is it the final work? The thing we stand in line to see at the museum? Or is it more than that? I’d argue it’s more the entire process of creating the piece. You can't ignore that facet. It’s why AI stepping into the creative world feels so jarring. We don’t get to see behind the curtain and understand the process used to create the end product. But with humans, we can. It’s why I’ve been such a fan of good art podcast...| Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods
Beyond 10,000 Hours Feat. Ryan M. Carroll of Melody Haunts Reverie: “You know I read it in a magazine” I never had a strong desire to be a performer. That wasn’t my thing at all. I went to Fordham University in New York to focus on media studies. At the time, I pursued music journalism […] The post Beyond 10,000 Hours Featuring: Ryan M. Carroll appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
The Results Are In And We’re Ecstatic! Over the past few months, ten standout independent artists have poured their hearts into our very first Caster Emerge contest, competing for a game-changing prize. From promoting their releases and tracking engagement to monitoring radio airplay, their drive and dedication has left us in awe. After much deliberation, […] The post Play MPE Announces the 2025 Caster Emerge Winners appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
Play MPE is thrilled to be wrapping up its first ever Caster Emerge contest! Since February, ten incredible finalists have been competing for the grand prize: a full year of free music promotion with Caster and radio tracking with MTR. The competition has been fierce, and the talent on display has been nothing short of […] The post Wrapping Up The First Ever Caster Emerge Contest appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
Enter to Win ISC 2025. As a prize partner we are pleased to share that submissions are now open for the 2025 ISC competition!| Play MPE
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Don’t be fooled by the title of Glenn Tilbrook’s latest album, Happy Ending, or at least not all of it. He’s happy, of course, and why wouldn’t he be? He’s more than earned his place at pop’s top table as one of our most cherished singers, guitarists and songwriters, not to mention an in-demand and endlessly endearing live performer. But more than 40 years after he first answered an ad placed by Chris Difford looking for like-minded sorts to form the band that became the much-love...| Devious Planet Media
In the crucible of New York City’s art scene, true talent is distinguished not just by skill, but by an unwavering commitment to one’s creative philosophy. Actress Fanny Vega is… The post The Architecture of Truth: How Fanny Vega is Building a Career of Emotional Honesty appeared first on NEW YORK ART LIFE.| NEW YORK ART LIFE
Our new open book will revolve around the tenuous concept of crime (as a limit) in light of: – the lives and works of artists & philosophers subjected to criminalisation/persecution ̵…| BIOPOLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Why Gibson acoustic guitars are everywhere in music history| Gibson Gazette
Challenging stereotypes with a unique blend of classical and hip hop. The post Dare to be Different: Black Violin appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Jackie Miclau on how music brings people together. The post The Timeless Connection appeared first on Yamaha Music.| Yamaha Music
Noah Levine has already helped craft one of the biggest songs of the last few years. You’ve heard his guitar work and co-writing chops on Noah Kahan’s Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) — most notably on the chart-smashing, Post Malone-assisted “Dial Drunk,” which shot straight to #1 on Spotify’s US Top Songs and […]| Mundane
This conversation with Helen Rebanks was recorded live and on stage at the 2025 Old Salt Festival, held on the Mannix Family Ranch in Helmville, Montana. If you were there, you know how special the moment was. If you weren’t—well, I’m glad you’re here now. Even though we were on a stage, in front of … Continue reading "Helen Rebanks – “The Farmer’s Wife” – Live at the Old Salt Festival" The post Helen Rebanks – “The Farmer’s Wife” – Live at the Old Salt Festival ...| Mountain & Prairie
Brendan Leonard returns to the podcast for a conversation about building a life around your creative interests.| Mountain & Prairie
Artist and photographer Joanne Mulberg got the cover treatment on July’s issue of Stroll Huntington Bay. Mulberg’s iconic photos of Fire Island in the 70s and 80s are part of… The post Stroll Huntington Bay Turns the Camera on Artist Joanne Mulberg appeared first on The Heckscher Museum of Art.| The Heckscher Museum of Art
After a stint on the West Coast, the musician is back in Austin with a renewed vision and a brand-new album.| Texas Music Magazine
It’s the height of summer! Make sure to join up with your neighbors at this month’s West Seattle Art Walk during the warm summer evening. Wander along California Avenue, enjoy the beaut…| West Seattle Art Walk
My “Most Anticipated” designation sometimes seems like a kiss of death, but other times the books I choose for these lists live up to my expectations, or surpass them! (Looking back at the 25 books…| Bookish Beck
There is a stain in my flowery blouse, and it is in that shirt. It has become a part of my blouse as much as a healed wound, and it probably will stay there forever. With “applied” arts—artworks that have been constructed with a practical use—the creations of an artist are pushed out into the...| The Science Survey
MUSIC SUPERVISION – INTERESTING PLAN You know what’s a really interesting topic? Music Supervision. Licensing your music for a movie, television show or video game is not only great exposure, but it could make you a lot of money. I host a radio show and there are quite a few songs we have played that […] The post Tuned In with Katy Krassner: Music Supervision appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
What are radio formats? So you’re keen to get on the radio…but you don’t know where to start. That’s totally fair! What in the world is a “radio format”? What does “AAA” and “AC” mean? How can you know where your tune fits into the mix? Luckily for you, it’s a lot simpler than it […] The post Cutting Through The Static: Radio Formats appeared first on Play MPE.| Play MPE
Play MPE is a Proud Prize Partner of ISC 2024. ISC is one of the most respected and influential songwriting competitions in the world.| Play MPE
The Rolling Stones cover Clifton Chenier on limited edition 7”. The track is now available for both streaming and downloading on Player.| Play MPE
Among them is Jana Padilla, a strategic brand and marketing professional whose name has become synonymous with innovation, precision, and storytelling. Currently shaping narratives at the prestigious Publicis Groupe: Leo… The post The Architect of Desire: A Conversation with Brand Strategist Jana Padilla appeared first on NEW YORK ART LIFE.| NEW YORK ART LIFE
Pastiche is proof that pop music gets more interesting when it stops pretending to be perfect. The Dublin-born riser — the fearless solo project of Jade Roche — returns with Hot Mess Express, a fluorescent, unhinged, and unapologetically honest anthem that cements her status as one of Ireland’s most exciting new voices. Lifted from her […]| Mundane
Willis, VA (July 3, 2025) - Mountain Fever Records is proud to announce the return of Backline to its artist roster, marking an exciting new chapter for the| Mountain Fever Records
According to his brother, Rory Pastorius, Jaco was influenced by the late Cream bassist’s midrange sound and aggressive lead style| Guitar World
Can’t believe I hadn’t come across Roy McMakin’s furniture before. I was scrolling through Bluesky the other day and Shannon Mattern had shared his article “Some Chests of Drawers I Have Known” on Untapped. His work, and that essay, catches in the throat.| Piper Haywood
Long before he got the chance to pick it up for himself, the ZZ Top man found himself in a truly formative session with an icon of electric guitar| Guitar World
Guitar cultures come and go, and though Li was instrumental in putting shred back on the menu, he says the grunge scene was “great” for this one reason| Guitar World
The Chinese artist’s work, which is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci illustrations, will be housed in a former Soviet-era exposition hall in Kyiv| www.theartnewspaper.com
Notice how rock & fashion have always gone hand in hand? There's always been a kinship between the two. I don’t mean rock stars dating models.| Play MPE
In 2018, Spotify launched Heart & Soul, a mental health initiative developed to provide support and promote deep knowledge about emotional well-being. As conversations around mental health take center stage in the music industry, Spotify is deepening its commitment to artist well-being through our Heart & Soul, Mental Health for Creators initiative. In partnership with...| Spotify