When I first witnessed Two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada in Hadestown, I became Orpherus—smitten with her portrayal of Eurydice. Her mezzo-soprano voice is enchanting, filling the room with light and warmth. Her artistic prowess, Mexican-Filipina American roots and trademark chin length brunette-turned-blonde hair also add to the iconic image that is Noblezada. Born in San Diego, California, this 26-year-old is a triple threat who has the world in her palms. Most recently, she wrote and performed in her one-woman show Notalgia, A Love Letter to NYC. The show is “an intimate evening of songs ..read more

An artist manager is a professional who represents and guides the career of an artist. Their main responsibility is to help a musician achieve their goals by providing them with the necessary resources, knowledge, and support they need. An artist manager typically has extensive experience in the music industry and is well-connected with industry insiders, such as record label executives, producers, and promoters. The experience of an artist manager can vary widely depending on their background, the type of artist they represent, and the stage of the artist’s career. However, there are some com ..read more

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Warning: the following contains spoilers If you haven’t seen the incomparable absurdist film Everything Everywhere All At Once, it is high time you did. Made by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert–a filmmaking duo collectively known as Daniels–the new action-sci-fi-dramedy is out of this world. In the age of reboots, the film comes as a fresh breath of air.  Buckle up for the surreal journey of the Wang family who, in this world, run a laundromat. The family consists of husband and wife Evelyn (Michelle Yeoh), Waymond (Ke Huy Quan), and their daughter, Joy (Stephanie Hsu).  In no particula ..read more

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Disclaimer: Although Netflix has since canceled the show, we really enjoyed watching it and working on this piece.  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 11: (L-R) Yoko Kanno, John Cho and Steve Aoki attend Netflix’s Jazzy Cowboy Bebop Premiere in Los Angeles at Goya Studios on November 11, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Netflix) “3, 2, 1… Let’s Jam!” Influential and ahead of its time, the anime series Cowboy Bebop received global acclaim in the early 2000s and became a gateway into other animes—now it’s back as a live-action Netflix series. Gramm ..read more

Tennis superstar, activist, sister, designer, badass: Haitain-Japanese American Naomi Osaka has expanded what it means to be a tennis pro. Osaka serves intentionally into her public and private lives which is what makes her a wonderful activist. Every choice 23-year-old Osaka makes seems to revolutionize tennis. Her eponymous three part Netflix docuseries gave more insight into her calm demeanor and life beyond tennis. 30 minutes a piece, the series is broken into a triforce: (1) Rise, (2) Champion Mentality and (3) New Blue Print. Often wrangling anxiety and Imposter Syndrome, Osaka is genuin ..read more

Please donate to https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate if you are financially able. As I read each anti-Asain hate crime, I can’t help but ask myself “why?”–each one adding to the stack of violence against people with my skin tone. Comprehending why these hate crimes are happening is just as important as taking action. I know I have been able to ground my mental health more by placing my energy on investigating how the anti-Asian hate crimes started rather than fester in my fear 24/7. In my quest to better fathom what’s going on, I stumbled across The American Psychological Association ..read more

Like many, my whole life became pixelated once COVID-19 took over the globe. As the virus marches on to the beat of “I’m sorry, can you hear me?,” it is imperative we address our collective online etiquette. With extreme platforms on the rise like Parler, it seems like the miscommunication chasm of the internet increases daily. As a college student, full-time intern, freelance journalist and budding poet whose career depends on Instagram, my digital presence has been put on steroids. As a Gen Z kid, I was confident I could handle the migration to Zoom. But my mental health was plummeting swift ..read more

photo credit: Sherry Kocienski Up-and-coming indie pop musician Annie Scherer is definitely one to watch. Her voice is velvety smooth and full of depth and character. She wrote and produced her single After Rain, with help from Aidan Sloppy on mixing and mastering. After Rain is an indie pop power ballad about embracing the vulnerability of new experiences and that there’s always a rainbow after the rain clears. “After Rain is about seeing the light at the end of the tunnel or finding the missing puzzle piece. The song is written from the fragile state of the narrator, which is how I felt ..read more