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Cosmic Balladeer MISTER K Is Prepared For Anything: Debut LP ‘In Event of Moon Disaster’ Is Available Now

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Lorette West, MB’s folk-pop musician Kevin Roy Kratsch — known professionally as the cosmic Canadian balladeer that is Mister K — has just released his debut album, In Event of Moon Disaster, and single “Tamarack” — available now.

To celebrate, Mister K has recorded a live, acoustic rendition of the song from the comfort of his own backyard in the region of Lorette West. The powerful performance of “Tamarack” features the aspiring musician’s wife Avery on backup vocals and guitar — and their adorable bulldog Luna, for emotional support.

Mister K points out that one of the sonic “easter eggs” found in the new album comes from his little canine companion; every time the word “moon” is sung on In Event of Moon Disaster, Luna rings a bell.

“If you listen hard enough,” he adds.

Overall, In Event of Moon Disaster is described as a musical journey through highs and lows, or “a pendulum swung through the hardship of darker days” (like the song), according to Mister K. Inspired by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it’s ultimately about overcoming adversity, emerging from the darkness and finding the light at the end of the tunnel; or even some sense of hope.

“I knew I wanted to make an album steeped in poignant and vulnerable themes, but I wanted it to also have some pop and sparkle.”

The nine-track, 34 minute-spanning effort is reflective of the works of Neil Young and was written solely by Mister K and recorded at Paintbox Recording Studios in Winnipeg, MB. In terms of the genre and overall style found within In Event of Moon Disaster, Mister K calls himself a “cosmic folk-pop balladeer.”

The artist co-produced the record with the help of engineer Rusty Matyas (The Sheepdogs, Imaginary Cities); on the collaboration process with Rusty, Mister K said that they found inspiration and empowerment together through the strength of healing associated with music and art.

As well as his latest single: the two-minute, 15 second-spanning “Tamarack,” In Event of Moon Disaster features hits like “Hundreds of Dollars,” “Lonely One,” “Game of Hearts” and “Harmony.”

Canadian Matriarch of the Blues, Vancouver’s DALANNAH Pays Tribute In “Lullaby for the Missing and Murdered Women”

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Canadian matriarch of the blues and veritable force of musical nature Dalannah Gail Bowen — known professionally as Dalannah — has just released her first piece of original music, since her 2019 album Looking Back; it’s called “Lullaby for the Missing and Murdered Women” and acts as a tribute to the many, many Indigenous women of the world who have gone missing and/or lost their lives to violence.

Even before hearing the tear-jerking five-minute, 20 second-spanning single, the listener is met with the powerful image of its accompanying artwork. A collage of 60 individual Indigenous women who unfortunately went missing; never to be heard from again.

Dalannah revealed she was inspired to write the song after working for the Missing and Murdered Women’s March. “I had witnessed the devastation and the impact that this experience has had on the many communities, individuals and families and women,” she said. The veteran musician continued: “It has been devastating and has heightened the witnessed injustice towards Indigenous women.”

Because of the continued injustice pertaining to these wicked acts and tragedies, Dalannah said that she intended for the heartfelt song to offer some form of comfort to the families and friends of those left behind.

Born of African-Canadian and Cherokee heritage, Dalannah Gail Bowen’s indisputable prowess as a prolific singer, songwriter, actress, playwright, storyteller, event producer, social activist, International Memphis Blues Awards semi-finalist and Blues Hall of Fame Master Blues Artist has secured her standing as a fixture of the blues, rock and soul music-making scene for over 40 years.

Canadian Musician Magazine says she “has a truly spectacular set of pipes, and a most commanding stage presence,” before adding that Dalannah “has one of those voices that lays claim to part of your soul the first time you hear it, and never lets go.

“Smoky. Earthy. Soulful. Powerful. But it’s not just the voice, it’s what she does with it. So much emotion. So much control.”

Critics and colleagues across the board have long been ones to agree; an in-demand vocalist, she has performed alongside or opened for the likes of Led Zeppelin, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, as well as The Monkees and The Guess Who during her time with all-female group, The Feminine Touch.

Along with her brand-new single, Dalannah’s has released three albums: her 2007 debut, Mama’s Got the Blues, Them Menz (2012) and 2019’s Looking Back — which features the popular singles “What the Hell is That?” and “Look Ahead.”

Vitamin String Quartet Performs Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy”

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As heard on Netflix’s Bridgerton, here’s the most impressive Vitamin String Quartet covering Billie Eilish’s smash Bad Guy.

Vitamin String Quartet, or VSQ, is not a string quartet in the traditional sense. Rather, VSQ is a series of string quartet projects developed and produced by CMH Label Group, an independent record company based in Los Angeles. The CMH team works with an ever-evolving cast of arrangers, producers, string players and other creatives to bring each project to life. The series began unofficially in 1999, when CMH began releasing string quartet tribute albums on affiliate Vitamin Records.

Arcade Fire and Owen Pallett’s Score For “Her” Is Getting A Vinyl and Cassette Release

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Her is a science-fiction romance film directed by Spike Jonze. In the not so distant future, Theodore, a lonely writer, purchases a newly developed operating system designed to meet the user’s every need. To Theodore’s surprise, a romantic relationship blossoms between him and the software. Technology and love blend in an unexpected tale that explores the nature of emotion, and the ways that tech isolate – and connect – us all. Her was a striking success, and was nominated for five five Oscars including Best Picture.

The original score to Her was composed by the band Arcade Fire with additional music provided by Owen Pallett. Their music is a constant companion to Theodore, and runs as a delicate, airy thread through the film. Though critically lauded and nominated for Best Original Score, Her has been unreleased until now. Her (Original Score) features 13 tracks from Arcade Fire and Owen Pallet mastered specifically for the vinyl format, including the delightful “Supersymmetry”. This release is pressed on a white vinyl record and housed in an inner sleeve within a single pocket jacket. You can get the vinyl and cassette here.

Track List:

A1. Sleepwalker
A2. Milk & Honey #1
A3. Loneliness #3 (Night Talking)
A4. Divorce Papers
A5. Morning Talk / Supersymmetry
A6. Some Other Place
A7. Song on the Beach

B1. Loneliness #4 (Other People’s Letters)
B2. Owl
B3. Photograph
B4. Milk & Honey #2
B5. We’re All Leaving
B6. Dimensions

Ryan Reynolds Is Starting A Snapchat Show

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Ryan Reynolds says he doesn’t know much of anything. I feel you. So he’s started a Snapchat show called Ryan Doesn’t Know. And it will be awesome.

Frances McDormand Is In Another Winner With “NOMADLAND”

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Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. The third feature film from director Chloé Zhao, NOMADLAND features real nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells as Fern’s mentors and comrades in her exploration through the vast landscape of the American West.

Disney’s Cruella Official Trailer Is Here Starring Emma Stone

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Brilliant. Bad. A little bit mad. May 2021.

Academy Award winner Emma Stone stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. “Cruella,” which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute, played by two-time Oscar winner Emma Thompson. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.

Mare of Easttown: Official Teaser

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Starring Academy Award, Emmy and Golden Globe-winner Kate Winslet, from creator and writer Brad Ingelsby, with all episodes directed by Craig Zobel, the seven-part limited series MARE OF EASTTOWN, debuts SUNDAY, APRIL 18 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. This limited series stars Winslet as Mare Sheehan, a small-town Pennsylvania detective who investigates a local murder as life crumbles around her. MARE OF EASTTOWN is an exploration into the dark side of a close community and an authentic examination of how family and past tragedies can define our present.

Adorable Trends of Rugs that everybody should know

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You don’t even know how the rug will create a positive impact to add the beauty of the house. You should buy the rugs according to the current trend if your house is designed according to the modern trend. If your house is old, find the artistic design that will perfectly fit in your house.

Figure out space’s size to place the rug to buy the rug easily from the marketplace. Find the perfect size of rug that will quickly be placed in the room. Hence the appearance of the room will not become awful.

Place the Area Rugs in the house’s required place to add the glamorous look and the smooth touch of beauty. Rugs are available in the marketplace in various sizes, colors, styles, shapes, and designs.

There are various unique trends of the rug that everybody should know because if you don’t know the current, how will you buy the latest design rugs? Thus the knowledge is essential for everyone. Keep the view of your house in your mind while buying the rug. If you know the wall design and furniture look and color’s texture, you will easily buy the rug; that pattern will perfectly match the room. Thus it will add beauty to the room.

Suppose you buy the outdated trend rug along with the rug’s mismatch pattern to decline the house’s beauty. Don’t decline the beauty, and be aware of the room’s view so the rug will add additional beauty to your house.

Current Trend of the Rugs 

The Vintage Rugs will add an alluring impact in the living room where all family members spend their spare time. Those rugs’ charming impact will be enjoyed by the people present in that room where it is placed. Check the more beautiful trends of the rugs to get the artistry rugs.

Even the paintbrush and hammer for changing the room walls’ style will not require it if you will buy the vintage Persian rugs that glamour the room’s beauty and will change other things. I prefer that rug in the living room to add the touch of the cultural impact.

 

Layer the Rug

Various people have heirloom rugs that don’t match according to the room’s modern design, so you can also layer the rug with another rug. For instance, buy a small-size rug and put it in the middle of the heirloom rug to create a tremendous impact by adding the room’s glamorous touch. Thus the heirloom rugs will become the perfect match according to the room’s interior design, wall, and color.

Purchase the right design rug that will perfectly match the heirloom rug as well; thus, the interior designs artistry will not decrease its impacts. The heirloom rug can be wool or jute that easily layers because their fibers’ nature is non-slippery. Thus the non-slippery material will not move the rug’s layer, and the kids will not fall when they stand on it.

Add the Warmth Impact through the Rug

The rugs’ warmness will give a comfortable feeling in the cold weather because it releases the hot rays to the body that touches the rugs and absorbs the floor’s coldness. If you live in a snowy country during the winter season, there is snowfall so that the thickly layered rugs will protect you from the coldness of the outside weather.

The thickly layered rugs also fit in the house’s high traffic places, such as the kitchen, dining, and living room. The people of the house will also enjoy the coziness and softness of the rugs. As you know, every house is filled with kids and they play around every corner of the house. If the rugs are not placed in the house, so due to coldness of the floor they will become ill. Thus rugs are essential for every house.

The Geometric Pattern of the Rug adds Creativity to the Interior Designing

The geometric pattern of the rug creates a loud impact. The bright pattern, along with the bright color, creates the tropical inspiration. For instance, the geometric design rugs are in green color, and the color of the room is white. The bedroom furniture is simple, so the bright and geometric design rugs will create an adorable impact in the room.

The room’s eye-catching and inspiring appearance calms the body and refreshes the occupants’ hearts and minds when entering the room. When you get tired from the whole day’s work, it will comfort your body; thus, the tiredness will release from you.

Cowhide Rugs are in the Modern Trend

Nowadays, animal printed rugs have become prominent. The design and colors of the animal’s skin are printed on the rugs. These stunning designs create a long-lasting impact in the mind of the visitors to your house. You can find various designs and colors of these types of rugs on the internet.

People prefer to place these rugs in the living room, where they enjoy these rugs’ beauty in their spare time. You can also place it in your bedroom to create calm feelings there. I prefer to use the sheepskin design for your bedroom. It will be perfectly matched in that room.

Follow the latest trend by buying cowhide rugs for your house and turn the ordinary home into a modern appearance. This artistry touches the beauty of your house, so it creates a heart-winning impact on the visitors. Thus they will not forget any part of your home and your house appearance as well.

The historical and cultural design rugs are also prominent nowadays. People also prefer to buy this to reflect their cultural lifestyle. When your house interior is designed according to the past culture, buy the past artistic design rugs and place them in your home.

The latest and stunning design of the rugs is available at RugKnots that will tie your house’s spaces and add inspiring feelings into your heart when you will enter the house. Buy the current trend rugs from here online and get the order at your doorstep in merely a few days.

Skateboarding Bearings You Must See

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If you are into skateboarding, then you need to understand the basics of skateboard bearings. Understanding more about these critical parts of your skateboard is a major key to getting better performance, speed, and agility as you ride. Keep reading to learn more!

Skateboard bearings are the little round metal balls that fit inside the wheel that mounts to the axle of the board. No matter the size of your wheels, all bearings must be the same size and will fit any skateboard wheel. Universal measurements for skateboard bearings are 8mm for the core, 22mm for the outer diameter, and 7 mm for the width.

You can buy skateboard bearings in sets of eight, and each wheel needs two bearings.

As you are considering skateboard bearings, it is important to understand ABEC ratings. Most bearings on the market are measured by this rating system. The higher the ABEC number, the more precise and accurate the bearing is. The rating system features 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. Note  that the ABEC rating does not deal with many important factors, such as ball precision, load handling, materials, Rockwell hardness, noise, vibration, and lubricant.

Because of these factors, it is possible that a lower rated bearing could work better for you than a higher rated bearing. Remember, the ABEC rating is just ONE factor to consider when you buy skateboard bearings:

  • ABEC 1 bearings are the cheapest, least accurate and crude. The steel quality is below average.
  • ABEC 3 skateboard bearings are inexpensive and do not roll very smoothly or quickly.
  • ABEC 5 skateboard bearings are the most common for most types of skateboarding. This is the rating that gets you good performance at a reasonable price.
  • ABEC 7 skateboard bearings are fast, smooth and cost more.
  • ABEC 9 skateboard bearings are extremely fast and are ideal for downhill skating, but they are very expensive.

Another consideration for your bearings is whether to buy steel or ceramic. Most bearings you see are steel. The overall steel quality, sealing and interior ball bearings vary a lot. Usually, the more expensive your steel bearings, the better the quality. Most people would say spend a few more dollars on higher quality steel bearings and you will see the difference.

Ceramic bearings are more expensive. They are smooth, produce almost no friction, and do not expand in the heat. If you are a serious skater in competitions, you may want to pay for ceramic bearings, but steel bearings work well for most people.