Elmiene: The Soul of Music

Songs that may remind you of 1990s neo-soul icons, this artist mixes smooth, sweet poetic vocals and raw sentiments in his material. When listening to any of Elmiene’s songs, you may be inclined to feel both nostalgic and sympathetic, because he expresses intensely personal experiences and is vulnerable with listeners.

You are unauthorized to view this page.

Teddy Swims: Everything But Therapy

For the last three months, you’ve probably seen videos of a tattooed man busking in the streets of New York or performing with strangers in malls and subway stations. He sings with deep, passionate emotion and his voice sends chills down listeners’ spines, especially when he hits the powerful riff that he has become known for. That herculean riff belongs to the voice of  Teddy Swims.

You are unauthorized to view this page.

SXSW: Austin’s Biggest Block Party

As an essential destination for creatives, Austin, Texas blossomed last week as South by Southwest stormed through the streets of the 10th largest city in Texas.  The city was transformed into one huge venue filled with music, art, film screenings and festival goers.From party buses with European bands inviting strangers from the street to jam to high-end clothing stores hosting secret acoustic sets with some of America’s best up and coming artists, 2024’s SXSW was nothing short of a week-long party. Almost every store downtown was transformed into a venue, and festival-goers were filling the streets of Austin, weaving through stores, bars, to listen to artists and bands. 

You are unauthorized to view this page.

Noah Lyles: The Year of 4 Gold

Lined up with seven other racers and having a slow start, he quickly surpassed the three others ahead of him, winning the Boston World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold’s 60 meters by 0.01 seconds. At just 26-years-old, Noah Lyles holds an Olympic bronze medal, six world titles, and four Diamond League Final trophies.

Lyles was originally a gymnast, but at age 12, he decided that he wanted to pursue a career in track instead. He attended T.C. Williams (now Alexandria City) High in Alexandria, VA, and after graduating was set to join the track team at University of Florida. Ultimately, he did not end up going to college, but instead signed with his current team and began his pursuit into the Olympic Games.

You are unauthorized to view this page.