August 22, 2020
Today is Earth Overshoot Day. Here’s How to Honor It
Today is Earth Overshoot Day, which marks the date when we silly, demanding humans have exhausted the natural resources beyond what Earth can regenerate in a given year.
Category: August 2020
August 21, 2020
Tune-In Tuesdays Update: August 21, 2020
The Burgundy Zine is incredibly honored (and shocked) to announce our opening for Tune-In Tuesdays interviews are full from now until mid-October.
We still have review and guest post spots open throughout October, as well. And of course, we’re always accepting submissions for our digital magazine’s Music Spotlight and Spotify playlists.
August 20, 2020
Save Money While Saving the Planet: How to Cool Off Without an Air Conditioner
Amidst an era of rising temperatures and “firenados,” running your air conditioner isn’t such a guilt-free luxury. And it’s not exactly cheap, either.
August 19, 2020
Why Did Some Dinosaurs Have Cancer?
Cancer, one of the leading causes of death worldwide, appears to have afflicted the ferocious beasts the roamed the Earth with our prehistoric ancestors.
Earlier this month, research published in The Lancet Oncology Journal diagnosed a dinosaur with bone cancer. And this isn’t the first time researchers have made such a diagnosis based on dinosaur fossils.
August 18, 2020
Tune-In Tuesdays #83 BONUS: White City, Black World by Michael Damani
Chicago-based musician Michael Damani honors the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park with his bluesy, rhythmic debut single “White City, Black World.”
August 18, 2020
Tune-In Tuesdays #83 BONUS: Sunbeam by Census
Arkansas-based progressive rock band Census gracefully raises awareness on the deep, emotional scarring of sexual assault with the music video for their latest single, “Sunbeam.”
August 18, 2020
Tune-In Tuesdays #83: Cat Dail on “Red Pill”
With a demeanor as warm as midwestern summer sunshine and a heart of gold, NYC-based indie singer-songwriter Cat Dail amplifies awareness surrounding misogyny and race in her lustrous, jazzy new single, “Red Pill.”
Recently, we spoke to Dail via telephone to learn more about the single and the movie it’s made for. We also discussed the importance of women producers in the music industry, among other timely topics.
August 17, 2020
Artist Spotlight: Continue 2 by Teri Anderson
Artist Teri Anderson delights us with her geometric illustration, “Continue 2.”
August 16, 2020
iLiveYouToo Supports Musicians and Venues Through Cutting-Edge Virtual Performances
From production to promotion, iLiveYouToo allows musicians and venues to generate revenue through their unique live video streaming experiences.
Recently, iLiveYouToo announced they’re partnering with DICE.fm, the American Nightlife Association, and DoLA to further their efforts in keeping live music alive amidst these trying times.
August 16, 2020
Weekly Newsletter #86: TALK TO US ABOUT SCIENCE
Y’know, I had this realization the other day that I manage to casually slip some textbook-sounding medical tidbit into just about every conversation that I have.
So, TALK TO US ABOUT SCIENCE! Don’t be surprised if editor burgundy bug somehow manages to go off on some ICD-esque tangent, though.
Anyways, let’s dive into our weekly recap.