Now that it’s getting down to the wire for Christmas shopping, there is no more time for procrastination unless you’re the ultimate procrastinator and plan on giving gifts in the New Year… I put together a quick and dirty list on The Newport Blast for easy gift ideas that can be bought at the local […]
Read MoreIt’s officially the season of endless Christmas music, but when you feel like taking a break from Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” off of replay, it’s all about dancing your face off for New Year’s Eve parties. I’ve professed my love for Tove Lo earlier, which is why I am absolutely […]
Read MoreEarlier this week, actress and activist Emma Watson gave a powerful speech at the United Nations about eliminating gender inequality and building a more balanced relationship between men and women. The more I’ve spoken about feminism, the more I have realized that fighting for women’s rights has too often become synonymous with man-hating. If there […]
Read MoreI find this song addicting and easy to put on replay–Ever since discovering BROODS, I’ve been loving my electro-indie music kick. To be honest, I’m not in love with the music video, but try to listen to the song.
Read MoreEver since “Bridges” became a hit, I have become a huge fan of the New Zealand brother-sister duo band, BROODS. I was so excited to hear about BROODS coming to Providence and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see them. Even though I had a very busy day at work the next day, this BROODS […]
Read MoreParis: The Novel will be a story I will continue to treasure alongside my other favorite novels. Rutherfurd’s latest historical fiction artfully blends character with France’s past to create, as Bookreporter put it best, a “tour de force.” Rutherfurd transports the reader back and forth between five different families over various periods in history, including the […]
Read MoreSummer songs usually fall into one of two categories–the party anthem or the romantic ballad. If Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy” is the former, naturally MAGIC!’s “Rude” foots the bill for the latter. It’s beachy, it’s easy to sing along to, and it’s absolutely adorable…
Read MoreAs I’m settling into my full-time job, I have to figure out how to make my desk as beautiful as possible. It is a cubicle, but it’s one of four large cubicles in the historic mansion-turned-office-building. Naturally, I’m turning to Pinterest for inspiration. I like white and pop of color, as well as the use […]
Read MoreI don’t think this new song can be described as a “feel-good” hit… “Cathartic” is a more accurate keyword. “I Wanna Get Better” is almost like a response to Iconapop’s “I Don’t Care,” but you can decide for yourself. By the way, Bleachers will be playing at Boston Calling in the fall.
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