“On stage, I make love to 25,000 different people, then I go home alone” Today, October 4th (but make it 1943), the one and only Janis Lyn Joplin was born into this world. Known as being the "First Lady of Rock n' Roll," and for her eclectic, "liberated" stage presence, Joplin had this unmatched ability to…
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When I think of women in rock, I think of raw passion, uninhibited sexuality, and relentless confidence. I visualize bold and sassy women with larger-than-life personalities and strangely attractive bravados. Women commanding the stage by screaming or serenading crowds that demand one encore after another. These fearless females embody courage, rebellion, and above all, attitude. Few…
DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival, has announced the full line-up for its sixth edition. Running November 12-19, the festival includes 104 feature-length documentaries and over 200 films and events. It will be held at IFC Center in Greenwich Village, Chelsea’s SVA Theatre, and Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas. More than 200 documentary filmmakers and special guests…
Natalie Portman is happily married in real life, but in the new Miss Dior fragrance short film, she plays the part of a runaway bride. Directed by Anton Corbijn, the film is set to the tune of Janis Joplin‘s “Piece of My Heart.” In the film, Natalie runs away from the altar, discards her white Dior wedding dress, and…
With her ethereal vocals and unique style, singer-songwriter Yuna is both an artist on the rise and a critical darling. Hailing from Malaysia, the singer’s fourth album, Nocturnal, was released last year to much critical praise, comparing her to the likes of Bob Dylan and Feist, which she too cites as some of her most…
“Don't give up on your stupid, stupid dreams.” - Masha That’s the motto of Latvian-born vocal powerhouse Masha who chose those same words for the title of her 2013 EP Stupid, Stupid Dreams. The daughter of a skilled guitar player, she has been harnessing her powerful voice since she was 11. A music fan at…
The 1960s will always be an era that is looked back on fondly for its signature fashion, its art, and its music. As of 2014, a respective half-century later, figureheads in pop culture are making very strong references back to the 'flower power' age - we have Mad Men, Mumford & Sons, Diane von Furstenberg, and so many…
"I think music is like air. We can’t live without it. It is such a fundamental part of human life. Music is used for worshipping, for mourning, for celebrating, to forget, and to remember. It gives us nostalgia. It gives us joy and sadness... I think it's a part of our wavelength and our way…