Kali “K.O” Mequinonoag Reis is a legend in the ring. Her ever-growing list of achievements rivals some of boxing’s most iconic names. Living up to her given name Mequinonoag, translated to “Many Feathers/Many Talents,” Kali is the first mixed Native American Female World Champion Boxer. Kali’s mixed background includes lineage from the Seaconke Wampanoag and […]
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ECHOES AND COCOONS: Brandon Boyd On Breathing Life Into His Captivating New Solo Album
Brandon Boyd has always been a searcher. His journey as a multi-disciplinary artist (and legendry frontman of Incubus) has taken him to all corners of the globe and exposed him to a vast array of people and cultures. Those experiences, which he holds close to his heart, have always served as the fuel for his […]
ON THE RISE: Pop Songstress IZZA Offers An Inside Look At Her World!
It takes a particular type of grit and gumption to make it in today’s music business. Hailing from Los Angeles, Pop singer, songwriter, and producer IZZA has that in spades and isn’t afraid to bare her soul to the world. Seamlessly blending a gritty pop sound blended with unapologetic lyrics, she explores the duality between […]
THE BEAUTIFUL FLAW: Jevon “ODW” Barnes On Turning Darkness Into Light With NOBLE POETS!
The life and times of Jevon “ODW” Barnes, aka DRTY WHITE, reads like something out of a Hollywood screenplay. As a child and early teenager, DRTY lived the relatable story of being deeply tormented by his alcohol-and drug-addicted father. After a childhood of mental and physical abuse, he ran away from home at 15, which […]
IN BLOOM: Jacqi Vene On Her Blossoming Career and Breakout Role In ‘The Surprise Visit’
In 2022, few stars shine as bright as Jaqci Vene. One of Hollywood’s most intriguing young actresses, she continues to turn heads in Tinseltown with her unrelenting drive, top-notch acting chops, and infectious smile! She began laying a rock-solid foundation for a legendary career early on in life. Jacqi began her artistic journey in the […]
MARCHING IN TIME: Mark Tremonti On His Artistic Evolution, Creative Drive and Giving Back!
Mark Tremonti is one of the rare souls who dedicated himself entirely to his art early on in life and never looked back. Rock’ n’ roll is more than his passion; it’s his lifeblood. With over three decades in the music business under his belt, he’s built a name for himself as one of the […]
BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS: Lauren Hadaway and Isabelle Fuhrman On Bringing ‘The Novice’ To Life!
Director Lauren Hadaway knows a thing or two about grit, determination, and the pursuit of personal excellence. Her story begins simply enough; born and raised in a small town in Texas. It was there she became focused on cinema in her early teens. It didn’t take long before she had set her sights on a […]
THE PHANTOM TOMORROW: Andy Biersack On Breathing Life Into Black Veil Bride’s Ambitious New Album!
It began simply enough — a gothic vision first summoned in a small town by an isolated kid fascinated with death, rock, theatricality, and monsters (both real and imagined). Over the past decade and a half, Black Veil Brides sprung from the creative ether and established itself as a heavy metal institution with a worldwide […]
UNLIKELY PRESCRIPTION: Jamie Madrox On Pushing TWIZTID’s Creative Limits!
Not many artists can claim to be active for over two decades even fewer can claim to be as consistent as the Demented Duo from Detroit, Twiztid. Last time we spoke with Jamie Madrox, one half of the pair, it was on the heels of their “Welcome to the Freekshow” live experience just one year […]