writing
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In conversation with no good: an unmistakable sound, from covers to originals
Social media can either make or break a person. In today’s music industry, it’s become one of the most powerful tools for rising artists trying to stand out in an increasingly crowded landscape. For Nicholas Eagan, better known as No Good (stylized as no good), social media has become both a spotlight and a battlefield.…
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In conversation with Beach Daze: inspirations and aspirations
Anthony Gualano approaches a Zoom call the same way he approaches creating music: with bright curiosity and a hunger for connection. The South Jersey native is eager to dive into conversation, sailing through topics with ease. While Gualano has been releasing music under the name Beach Daze for about five years, he’s been a musician…
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REVIEW – The Devil Said Jump’s “Better Man” laments relatable heartbreak
The Devil Said Jump’s latest single, “Better Man,” starts candidly: “You say you got a boyfriend. Congradu-fucking-lations.” The rest of the song follows suit with honesty that doesn’t hold back, lyrics of which are backed by an undeniable Americana-influenced sound. An acoustic guitar motif accompanies the entirety of the song, with hints of perhaps the…
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In conversation with Alexa Tabbacchino: producing, performing, and finding her voice
When you meet New Jersey-born musician Alexa Tabbacchino, it’s easy to assume that she’s been a fully-formed artist her entire life. However, her path to finding her musical calling was anything but linear. “When I was younger, I kind of resented music, to be honest,” she laughs. “I think I just wanted to be different.” …
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In conversation with Paola Capó-García: teacher and poet laureate
Paola Capó-García, raised in Puerto Rico with a blank journal at 14 years old, decided to write a poem to see how it felt to write poetry and what emotions she could capture. Rhyming pain with rain, writing poetry taught her how freeing it can be, letting go of emotions, thoughts, and feelings as you experiment…
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In conversation with Jamie Ryu: publishing marginalized voices
When Jamie Ryu speaks about publishing, she speaks with the passion of someone who has loved books her entire life, yet with the urgency of someone disillusioned by the realities of the industry. As the workforce shrinks in the current economy and diversity becomes a back-burner thought, Ryu focuses on building something new. Her passion…
