As you stroll through the paths of the Boston Common, it’s very likely that you will see Nick Shea creating one-dollar personal drawings for a seemingly never-ending line of people. Shea’s art attracts thousands of people from around the world, subsequently causing lines to stretch around the park for hours each day. Shea’s creative talents don’t stop there — for the days you may not see him in the Common, you can find more of his art on streaming services, as he is also a musician.
Read MoreWith the release of their second album, Tough Baby, Crack Cloud’s musical reach has greatly expanded from their fringe community in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, as they stay true to their mission of using creativity to support each other in sobriety and to process their trauma through music.
Read MoreAnime is known for having fantastically elaborate, memorable opening songs. They’re almost their own independent experience when watching them, like a wonderful bonus on top of each and every show. So, since it’s that time of year, we’re going to dive into the best openings of the best horror anime in existence, ranking them from “worst” (but still great) to best.
Read MoreYou’ve got the “trash Soundcloud rapper,” the band kid who never left their band kid phase, your local aspiring indie artist, the punk rock drummer who's six foot three, and so much more. They certainly exist, and dating these so-called archetypes is a whole other ball game.
Read MoreMei Semones sits down with Five Cent Sound for a conversation about the unique sound of her new singles, leaving for New York after graduation, and how Back to the Future influenced her music career.
Read MoreIn an environment filled with indie rockers and singer-songwriters, synth-punk musician Maxwell Reid is a breath of fresh air in the Emerson music scene merging emo-punk aesthetics and punchy electronic beats in his new EP, Act One: The Occult Superstar Must Emerge.
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