2020 | The Burgundy Zine

April 8, 2020

What if a Natural Disaster Strikes During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

The coronavirus pandemic has rattled life as we once knew it, like an earthquake trembling society’s foundation… But if an actual earthquake, a hurricane, a tornado, or a tsunami were to hit right now, what would happen?

Last week, we reached out to various organizations including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, World Health Organization, and American Red Cross to find out what emergency response would look like during a pandemic.

April 8, 2020

Hi to Green, Goodbye to Grey by Mahik’s

Poet Mahik’s encourages environmental advocacy through her beautiful poetry.

April 7, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #64 BONUS: “Chameleon” by Seven Spies

London-based artists Seven Spies’ new-track “Chameleon” is a colorful fusion of funk and rock-n-roll, accented by its gritty guitars and silky-smooth vocals.

April 7, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #64: Keesh on Finding His Groove

Los Angeles, Calif-based musician and producer William Keesh is a passionate artist still “digging deeper” to find the groove in his tunes.

Recently, Keesh released “Again,” a smooth, sultry single about overcoming lustful distractions. We reached out to Keesh via telephone to learn more about his journey as a musician, his move to LA, and the story behind “Again.”

April 6, 2020

Harper by Maddie LeMarquand

Maddie LeMarquand delights us with lovely photos of her PAWdorable pup Harper

April 5, 2020

Weekly Newsletter #67: Let’s Go Green

Whew! Following the release of “The Burgundy Zine #14: Healing,” we’ve jumped right into the topic for our next issue – “Go Green.”

We’re excited to begin our two-month celebration of mother Earth and encourage you to join our embrace of the big blue marble we inhabit.

Now, let’s jump into our recap of this week.

April 4, 2020

The Ecological Cost of the Trump Border Wall

The “world’s most costly” border wall has a projected budget that extends beyond its dollar amount: the environmental and ecological costs.

If the Trump administration pursues a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, “there are species that will be completely extirpated from the United States,” said Sky Island Alliance program director Emily Burns during our recent interview.

Not to mention, the cement needed to create the border wall will require draining “hundreds of thousands of gallons of water that’s very precious down here in the southwest” from sensitive, local sources, she added.

April 4, 2020

10 Ways to Stay Sane and Active While Social Distancing by Julie Singh

Founder of TripOutside Julie Singh gives us a few tips for staying physically and mentally active while social distancing.

April 3, 2020

Calling All Contributors – April & May 2020

Calling all contributors! If you’re a writer, artist, photographer, musician, or an environmentalist interested in having your work featured in “The Burgundy Zine #15: Go Green,” you’ve come to the right place.

April 3, 2020

MeetHook Founder and President Shed Light on How to Thrive in the Modern Music Industry

MeetHook connects the creators with the creatives, giving stars and their audiences a much-needed space to form deep, personal connections. It’s a comprehensive, user-friendly platform where musicians and other professionals can schedule and receive payments for video call sessions by the minute.

Recently, we spoke to MeetHook CEO and founder Anthony Citrinite along with MeetHook president Michael Moorin to learn more about the platform works and how users can get the most out of their sessions.