#covid-19

Figuring Out L.A. Nightlife in the COVID-19 Era

On June 15, California reopened and Los Angeles bars and clubs were able to resume business without most of the pandemic-related restrictions that had forced so many to go dark for over a year. Two days later, I returned to The Lash, the venue downtown where I was a resident prior to COVID-19, for...

Liz Ohanesian

Boise-based Performer Angel Captures Her Quaranmood with Debut Solo Film Project

Angel in the video for "Spatial Therapy" (Photo Credit: Adam Wright) On Quaranmood, Boise, Idaho-based singer and musician Angel Abaya, who uses just her first name for her solo work, goes through the range of emotions triggered by this year's COVID-19 pandemic, and the stay-at-home orders that...

Liz Ohanesian

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WhatUpWally? Recruits Cincinnati's Best Rappers and Producers For 'Pandemic' LP

Wally Hart, aka WhatUpWally?, tapped some of Cincinnati's best rappers, beatsmiths and vocalists for his debut album, Pandemic. Spanning across 14 tracks and picking up assists from over 15 MCs - not to mention another seven producers - the sharply-made effort cuts through...

Victoria Moorwood

Hollis Does Brunch Series Combines Music and Food to Help Those Affected by COVID Shutdowns

This is indicative of the enjoyment she gains from meeting people and creating connections. “I am a very passionate host and I love bringing people together and...

Eleanor Forrest

INTERVIEWBella Alubo Contributes Track to Red Hot COVID Relief EP Kele•le

On her catchy new single, Nigerian hip-hop/afro-pop artist Bella Alubo sings about being the "Loneliest Girl in the World" — a position many people under quarantine can relate to right now. But for some people in the midst of the pandemic, loneliness is the least of their worries. That's why Alubo...

Annie White

Country Artists Use Music as Healing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nashville is known for being a giving community, a gift that’s often expressed through music. As the world grapples with the jarring reality of COVID-19, many artists continue to share music as a source of healing, including many of Nashville’s finest. Whether releasing original songs or delivering...

Cillea Houghton