2020 | The Burgundy Zine

April 22, 2020

#EarthDayAtHome – Celebrating Our Home Without Leaving the House

Earth is about 4.54 billion years old (give or take 50 years or so), and yet it took until 1970 for humans to dedicate an official holiday honoring this big, blue marble that we call home.

And now, for Earth Day’s big 5-0, the entire world has found itself on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

So, how is one to celebrate the environment while stuck at home? Don’t fret, there’s plenty you can do to subtly say, “I love you” to this breathtaking, selfless space rock.

April 21, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #66 BONUS: The Carousers Release Deluxe Edition EP

Following the release of their self-titled EP in 2017, New Jersey-based punk band The Carousers have unveiled a deluxe edition featuring live performances, an acoustic rendition of “Cracked Pot,” and a live interview with Wtsr 91.3 FM.

April 21, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #66: Grasmere: “Together we are invincible”

Alternative pop-rock band Grasmere unites and inspires us with their latest single, “Invincible.”

April 20, 2020

Winged Beauties by Carl Bovis

Bird photographer Carl Bovis stuns us with a gallery of his beautiful pictures.

April 20, 2020

You Are What You Eat… Or Smoke

The cannabis industry has put terpenes on the map due to how they affect the scent, taste, and medicinal properties of the product. However, terpenes aren’t exclusive to cannabis – they’re found in plants, fruits, and spices.

Terpenes can be used to apply flavor or fragrance to products like essential oils or shampoos (just look at the ingredients of your favorite Lush soap). They also play a vital role in how plants interact with the environment, providing plants with an odor-based defense mechanism, says a 2015 3 Biotech article.

Furthermore, many people feel their body odor is affected by using cannabis and consuming certain foods can alter how you smell – including meat and tomatoes.

So, could terpenes be the culprit behind certain human body odors?

April 19, 2020

Artist Spotlight: Saumya’s Spring Landscape

Artist Saumya (@artisticardor) delights us with her gorgeous oil pastel painting of a spring landscape.

April 19, 2020

Weekly Newsletter #69: Why We Ever

“Open your mouth, say something warm. I’ve spent a while on the strangest side of your door.”

If you haven’t heard the second part of Hayley Williams’ “Petals For Armor” EP, do both of us a favor and listen to it right now… Wow.

Anyways, let’s get into our weekly recap!

April 18, 2020

Artist Spotlight: Jessie Novik

Brooklyn-based art therapist Jessie Novik inspires us with a speed art video of a mural she painted on her door.

April 18, 2020

Why Take an At-Home DNA Test? Most Say ‘Curiosity’

Whether you’ve heard of them through an ad on TV, or a loved one gushing about how they didn’t know they have a sliver of DNA from another part of the world, more than 26 million individuals have taken an at-home DNA test as of last year.

At-home DNA tests can reveal information about your lineage, potential health risks, and serve as an interesting gift for a family member, but there have been recent concerns over the privacy and accuracy of these tests.

Notwithstanding these caveats, a recent Your DNA study reveals most individuals had positive experiences taking an at-home DNA test, and many of them went on to make beneficial lifestyle changes because of their results.

April 17, 2020

The Complete History of Cable TV by Cable Compare

Experts from Cable Compare teach us about the history of how cable TV came to be.