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July 16, 2020

Bug’s Philosophy: The Truth About Self Love

Self love and self care seem to be abundant in the air these days. Yet, they’re often polluted by a shroud of toxic positivity the trails behind them.

While optimism is central wellness, too much of that cream in your coffee will leave you wondering if you’re better off just drinking milk.

Although cynicism could be revered as the counter-culture to suffocating positivity, the two can exist in equilibrium.

In fact, self love thrives in a space of self acceptance. How are you expected to love every part of yourself if you’re unwilling to accept all that comes with being you: the good and the bad?

July 15, 2020

Summer Storms

a perfect summer storm rolled in
just on the cusp of spring,
at the sight of rain, my eyes widened,
my pupils dilated,

July 14, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #78 BONUS: Everafter by Broken Bones Matilda

Soft and soulful, London-based duo Broken Bones Matilda enchants listeners with their ethereal, 70s-inspired sound in their latest single, “Everafter.”

July 14, 2020

Tune-In Tuesdays #78: Midnight Ambassador Reflects on Latest Single, “Mirror”

London-based indie-pop project Midnight Ambassador continues to spread powerful, positive messages — even through their latest release, “Mirror,” which the Midnight Ambassador himself described as a “poem of self-hatred.”

Recently, we spoke to André Graca via telephone for an introspective interview about his start in music and how he has grown as an artist.

Graca was incredibly open and personable as we reflected on “Mirror” and the darker side of self care.

July 11, 2020

BOOKS by Priti

Poet Priti reflects on the importance of books in a poem.

July 11, 2020

Burping and Belching: How the Hell Do You Make it Stop!?

Listen, we all get gas trapped in our stomachs or upper gastrointestinal tract from time to time. Burping is simply a part of the human experience.

But if your conversations are regularly interrupted by little squeaks or ogrish growls that rattle around your rib cage before flinging themselves of your mouth, it may be time to change up your lifestyle habits.

Excess burping could also be a sign of an underlying condition, like a gastrointestinal disorder.

July 10, 2020

We’ve Updated Our Submissions Policies

We have made slight changes to our submissions policies with the protection of our contributors and our community at the forefront of our minds.

Don’t worry, The Burgundy Zine still encourages guest submissions and the overall process of being feature will remain relatively the same.

However, we now require guest contributors to verify the originality of their content and their age starting today and going forward.

July 9, 2020

Bug’s Philosophy: What Makes a Truly Great Artist?

A significant portion of my adolescence was spent binge-watching speed art videos and tutorials. I gushed over Instagram artists, salivating at the idea of trading my hands for theirs — although trading brains would be more logical since creativity has a neurological basis.

Then, it finally dawned on me the other day. There’s an unspoken dichotomy between the hallmarks of a great artist and the skill level of a talented artist.

July 9, 2020