November 2, 2019
Monthly Newsletter #10: Happy Halloween
We may have been tricked by technical difficulties this month – but don’t fret, there are plenty of treats to come on The Burgundy Zine this November.
Author: burgundy bug
October 30, 2019
Teri Anderson: Crossing the Boundary of Fine Art and Craft
Teri Anderson is an artist who blends various mediums to expand her own perspective, as well as her audiences’, through her multidimensional, abstract, and geometric depictions.
Recently, we spoke to Anderson via email to learn more about her work as well as her background as an artist.
October 29, 2019
Tune-In Tuesdays #42: The Bronze Age on Being “People People”
The Bronze Age is a blow-your-speakers-out rock band based out of Raleigh, N.C. that launched two years ago. Their music is a powerful blend of rock-genre elements that’s driven by their heart and soul. At their core, The Bronze Age are “people-people” who seek to truly connect with their audiences.
Following the release of their latest single, “Don’t Worry, It’ll Only Hurt For A Second” in September, the band is gearing up to record their debut album in November.
On Saturday, we reached out to Jesse and Austin to learn more about their debut album and U.S. tour in 2020.
October 28, 2019
A Burgundy Announcement: ABANDON (GHOST) SHIP
We have some very unfortunate news pertaining to “The Burgundy Zine #10: Spooky Psychology.”
October 27, 2019
Weekly Newsletter #43: Pumpkin, Pumpkin, You’re Gonna Kill Me
We’re heavy liftin’ but we’re feelin’ fine,
We think it’s funny when we look at the time,
We know the releasing being tomorrow has dragged us out,
But we’re really excited for the B-Z #10! ?
October 26, 2019
Aries the Cat Ambassador: A Playful Warrior with a Heartwarming Story
Named after the Greek “God of War,” Aries is a warrior and an adventurer at his core with a playful soul and heartwarming story.
October 22, 2019
What is Positive Psychology?
The field of psychology often hones in on understanding mental and behavioral disorders. Every time a new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is released, psychologists and psychiatrists are tasked to familiarize themselves with an ever expanding list of disorders as well as updates to previously defined terms.
At the cusp of the 21st century, Martin Seligman, P.h.D. sought to change that by pursuing the field of positive psychology, says University of Penn.
October 22, 2019
Tune-In Tuesdays #41: Professional Smiler Cassidy King on Being Okay with Not Being Okay
Pop artist Cassidy King explores what it means to “fake it ’till you make it” when everything’s far from picture perfect in her latest, empowering single, “Professional Smiler.”
Recently, we spoke to King via telephone to learn more about what it means to be a “Professional Smiler.” We also got a behind the scenes glimpse into the music video for the track and learned more about the vibrant, refreshingly honest, delightfully candid singer.
October 21, 2019
Mummy Bark: Halloween Recipe by Clare
Clare of This Mummy’s Always Write treats us to her Halloween-inspired mummy bark recipe.
October 20, 2019
How Plants Think: The Controversy of Consciousness
Unencumbered by words and semantics, plants express themselves through their luscious leaves and abundant blooms, which are the result of carefully calculated survival tactics that almost seem “thought out.”
These physical characteristics can tell human observers a lot about how the plant is doing; whether it needs more water or sunlight, warmth or humidity, and so forth – but, plants don’t have eyes like we do. They don’t have brains like ours, yet research shows they possess intelligence.
How far does that intelligence go? Do plants “think?”