An exhibition entitled “Think” will open on September 21

During the public visitation for Aretha Franklin in August, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History made a quiet announcement. An exhibition entitled “Think” will open on September 21 and run through January 21. In a tribute to the Queen of Soul,  the Wright Museum will feature photographs. wardrobe and various personal items […]

Watch Janet Jackson Pay Tribute to Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Time” Video

Janet Jackson continues to be inspired by one very talented family member. On what would have been Michael Jackson’s 60th birthday, his sister marked the day by releasing a sneak peek of a new video that was inspired by “Remember the Time.” With help from Kwaylon “BlameItOnKway” Rogers and Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor, the short […]

Michael Jackson’s 60th Birthday

Michael Joseph Jackson’s birth was inauspicious. As the eighth of ten children born to a working-class family in the steel town of Gary, Indiana, the odds that he would make a name for himself probably seemed slim. But sixty years after his birth and nine years after his death, the musician’s career is one of […]

Unveiling the Irresistible Autumn/Winter 2018 Fashion Trends

Welcome to the captivating world of autumn/winter 2018 fashion trends, where every garment tells a story and style knows no bounds. From bold animal prints to shimmering crystals, this season’s trends invite you on a journey of self-expression and discovery. Join us as we explore the key looks that are set to define the coming […]

Interview With Pop/RnB Artist Jessie Munro

LA-based R&B/Pop Artist Jessie Munro started her journey in classical music and musical theatre growing up in Toronto, Canada. She started with voice lessons and her teachers gave her pop songs to learn, but at the age of 8, her parents had her study classical voice to learn proper technique. This paid off as Munro […]

Interview With Drea

Singer/songwriter Drea was on a path to graduate school, but her passion for music intervened when she graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies and returned home to Minneapolis, Minnesota. She began writing songs and decided to give herself a year to pursue music more than just as a hobby. Opportunities opened up for […]

Interview With Music Exec Fanny Axén

Many of us know from a young age that music would be our career. Maybe not as an artist but there are many professions with this wild music industry. We recently had the chance to chat with Fanny Axen from Sweden who has been involved in many parts of the industry there and is now […]

The Case For Christ

A hard-driving journalist, Lee Strobel was exactly where he expected to be at work: on top. His award-winning investigative reporting recently earned him a promotion to legal editor at the Chicago Tribune. But things weren’t going nearly as well at home where his wife Leslie’s newfound faith in Christ went against everything Lee believed—or didn’t […]

Fake Shark – Feel Alive

Sounds like: Foals, Cut Copy, Friendly Fires Why do we like this? If you like your indie pop in the vein of early Foals or Friendly Fires then you’ll be all over “Feel Alive” from Vancouver act Fake Shark. The eclectic group bring the funk with the psych-dance of “Feel Alive,” with an infectious bass line, […]

Ladies of LCD Soundsystem

Gavin Rayna Russom and Nancy Whang have announced a joint tour they’ve appropriately dubbed the “Ladies of LCD Soundsystem Tour.” Stepping away from James Murphy’s band, the pair will perform DJ sets across 16 US cities this fall. Kicking off in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 18th, the trek includes stops in Seattle, Miami, Chicago, […]

5 Films Where the Director Was Changed During Filming

By Helen Smith Helming a film is an unforgiving task, and the documentaries suggested by our own David Christopher Bell show all sides of filmmaking. One of the biggest disruptions a film production can face is a change of director. Below are 5 examples of films that were forced to change director midway during production. […]

Best Volunteer Organizations in Florida

Given today’s frightening political climate and the bombardment of less-than-uplifting news stories, it’s hard to not throw up your hands in helplessness. Take a deep breath. One of the best ways to counter these apocalyptic thoughts is through volunteering. Pick something you’re passionate about — the environment, public health, puppies — and recognize the power […]

40 Books Every Music Lover Should Read

Are you a music fan? These fiction and nonfiction books are sure to satisfy your desire to rock and read a fantastic story. 1 A Visit from the Goon Squad This book a visit from punk rock’s rich history intertwined with a web of enthralling characters. Buy AmazonBarnes & NobleBooks A MillionHudson BooksellersIndieBoundPowell’sTargetWalmart Add to Cart 2 Ready Player One (Movie […]

TOP 5 Jazz/Soul/RnB

PUMP IT UP MAGAZINE publishes a chart listing of indie music artists based on their cumulative chart performance in the World [bmc id=1]