a burgundy zine
May 26, 2020
Dripping dreamy melodies and sultry vocals, UK-based alternative artist Floss made an upbeat debut last month with her single, “Kings & Queens.”
Recently, we spoke to Floss via telephone to learn more about the budding of her music career as well as the story behind “Kings & Queens.”
May 25, 2020
Artist Teri Anderson motivates us with her geometric piece, “Bring Down Barriers.”
May 25, 2020
Melodie Muggy encourages us to “respect the soil” through her beautiful poem and photo collage.
May 24, 2020
Poet Mahik’s shares an eye-opening poem, written from the perspective of mother Earth.
May 23, 2020
Poet Liliana E. Guzmán paints the scenery of Iceland.
May 22, 2020
Creative writing student Sally Piper shares an imagery-driven piece inspired by a local getaway near to her heart.
May 22, 2020
Brooklyn-based organization The Subversive Gardener discusses their viral campaign to promote sustainable indoor gardening and connect New Yorkers with the global movement to grow your own food.
May 20, 2020
With showy blossoms ranging from blue to burgundy and white to green, it’s no wonder African violets (Saintpaulia Ionantha) are among the most popular houseplants across the world.
When gazing upon these vibrant, vivacious “violets” with their pinwheel stripes or “fantasy speckles,” one can’t help but wonder, “How the hell did we get here?”
The answer lies in almost a century of hybridization, accented and accelerated by a few decades of chemical mutagens and radiation, according to a 2017 Folia Horticulturae review.
May 19, 2020
UK-based rock band Mint shares the story behind their latest single, “Turbulence.”
May 19, 2020
After diving into the music industry at 13-years-old and getting signed by Pharrell Williams just a few years later, Maxine Ashley has established herself as a fierce, independent R&B/pop artist and model.
Last month, the unbelievably down to Earth and lovable artist released her very candid single, “Runaway,” which details the rollercoaster of learning to be honest with yourself and your partner in a relationship.
Recently, we spoke to Ashley via telephone to learn more about her start in music and the story behind “Runaway.”