Miumiu, who lives in Beijing, China says, “Thank you for your encouragement. I will continue to study hard. To fulfill my dream to be an excellent guitarist. Please forgive me for my poor English. This is not my native language. I’ve tried my best to do it well.”
1-minute tips for bands and artists: Put the spotlight on an organization that is doing great work
Today’s 1-minute tip for artists and bands on what to post on social media when you’re out of ideas: Put the spotlight on an organization that is doing great work.
How to Find Your Perfect House in San Diego
id you know that San Diego is home to nearly 1.5 million people?
If you’re ready to experience west coast living or you’re looking for an upgrade in a better neighborhood, house hunting in this bustling city can be overwhelming. With so many people there, it’s easy to feel lost as you look at the thousands of different homes for sale.
Are you ready to find the perfect house for you in San Diego? Keep reading for five tips that can help make the house-hunting process less stressful and time-consuming.
- Think About Realistic Renovations
When you’re browsing, it’s hard not to imagine buying a house as-is. In reality, almost every house you look at will have some flaws.
Learning to distinguish between homes that you can happily and realistically renovate and homes that are a lost cause will help you narrow down your options. Instead of holding out for a home that is exactly as you dreamed it would be, think about looking for homes that you can make perfect without too much effort.
- The Perfect House Should Stay Perfect Long-Term
Since buying a house is a big investment, you should try your best to limit your search to homes for sale that will be able to grow with you for at least 5 or 10 years. For example, if you plan on having kids soon, you might want to look at homes with more bedrooms so your family can stay comfortable.
- Consider Hiring an Inspector Who Knows What to Look for
There are so many things you need for a house to stay safe, which is why it’s always worth hiring a professional to inspect your potential homes. With their experience and knowledge, they’ll be able to point discreet things out that could be major deal breakers for you and save you a lot of trouble in the long run.
- The Right House Will Also Be in the Right Location
Even if you find a gorgeous house that’s perfect from the inside out, you’ll have a hard time building a happy life there if the location isn’t convenient or safe. Buying a home that can cut down your commute to work is a huge benefit that saves you lots of time over the years. If you have kids, you’ll also need to consider the safety of each community and where they’d end up going to school after the move.
- Can You Afford the House Over the Years?
Lots of people are prepared to take on a mortgage because they’ve done their research on how much money it takes to close a deal. One detail that might slip your mind is that you’ll also need to stay on top of your regular monthly bills along with your mortgage. Asking the current owners for a copy of their utility bills for the last year can give you a better idea of how much money you’d be spending at this new location.
This Buying a House Checklist Makes Hunting Easier
If you follow these five tips on how to find the perfect house, you can move into your dream home in no time.
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METALLICA Introduces Their Vinyl Club
Metallica introduces another first… their very own Vinyl Club! As huge music fans, the band has been super excited to experience the resurgence of vinyl and the enjoyment of collecting, exploring and connecting with other fans mining for lost treasures. Those who love the look, feel and sonic warmth of vinyl are already in an exclusive club of sorts, so with that in mind…
The 2020 Vinyl Club Subscription will be available exclusively to members of Metallica’s Fifth Member fan club, and will feature rare cuts, demos and rough mixes, and live rarities—none of which have ever been released on vinyl before. Each subscription includes a personalized membership card and a series of four 7” records shipped throughout the year—some of which will include additional collectibles. Join the Club now; membership sign-ups for the inaugural year are open through Tuesday, March 31st at 11:59 PM EST.
Cathryn Aison and Philip Glass’s animation for Sesame Street in 1979
The shorts consist of the movement of six circles (each with a different color of the rainbow) that are formed by and split up into various geometric patterns. Glass’s music underscores the animation in a style that closely resembles the “Dance” numbers and the North Star vignettes written during the same time period as his Einstein on the Beach opera.
1-minute tip for artists and bands – Say thank you to those that have inspired you.
1-minute tip for artists and bands – Say thank you to those that have inspired you.
With 250M+ Streams, Alt. Rapper, Singer/Songwriter & Producer Blacklite District Calls on Minecraft in New Video, “Falling”
Alt. singer/songwriter, rapper and producer Blacklite District has released his latest single and Minecraft-created video, “Falling” — available now.
Produced by Young Kxge and with visuals by Wifey, the track is Blacklite District’s second to be released in 2020 — with “Over This” landing before it. With songs stacking over 250 million streams across across all platforms, “Falling” adds to the music man’s growing roster of previous projects, including mixtapes Souled Out (2019), Through the Ages (2018), Instant Gratification (2017), and To Whom It May Concern (2016). His first official album is set for release later this year.
“I make songs from real life experiences, and based on the real things I’ve been through” says the artist of the track and his creative direction at large. “I feel like I’m writing the best music of my career so far, and the music is really developing into a defined sound.
“‘Falling’ is a great example of where I want to be in terms of sound and feeling,” he continues. “The song is real, raw, and emotional.
“I’ll let the music do the talking.”
“Falling” is available now.
French Art Pop Artist Bizar Continues Artistic Reveal in New Video, “Goudja”
Parisian indie art pop artist Bizar has released a new video for his latest single, “Goudja” — available now!
With the video by Paul Abderrahim, the track itself was produced by Bizar and POG (Bon Enfant Production, Shawondasee), with the mix by POG and mastering by Benjamin Joubert.
First formed in the mid-2010s, Bizar embodied one — and just one — singular, overarching goal for frontman Alexis.
“Hit music only,” he recalls.
From there, he dedicated himself to “1000 hours” of looking for the perfect chorus, crafting creative paths between pop and every genre possible. His love for puns is on full display within many of the French lyrics, and, on his latest and sophomore EP, 2019’s Greatest Hits II, there’s even a tribute to the six months he spent in Brazil with the Portuguese lyrics of “Eu Ela.”
“Making a song always starts in my bedroom, focusing on melodies with a guitar or synth,” Alexis shares. “Once I’ve got a decent demo, I visit POG to make it shiny and add weird noises.
“Then,” he continues, “I go live with my three old friends — Nico and Xavier on synth and live vocals, and Louis on bass — with the amazing pleasure to see the crowd sing along to the lyrics.”
If fans were looking to Bizar’s socials to first place a face to the man behind the music, they were out of luck; Alexis has kept his identity under wraps until recently.
“For the first EP (Greatest Hits I, 2015), there is one video for each of the five songs and you can’t see my face a single time,” Alexis explains of the revealing rollout. For the first sets of videos off Greatest Hits II, you progressively discover who’s behind Bizar.
“The more I release stuff, the more I understand people need to see who they are listening to.”
“Goudja” and Greatest Hits II are available now.
What to post on social media when you’re stuck for ideas
Another 60-second video, designed to get you thinking about what to post when you’re all out of ideas.
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