Gloria Gaynor fights coronavirus by taking her hit song ‘I Will Survive’ to the sink
Since it was released in 1978, “I Will Survive” has been the ultimate breakup anthem, empowering both men and women that despite heartbreak, they will survive. But in the chaos surrounding coronavirus, the song has taken on a different (yet perfectly fitting) purpose with the queen of disco, Gloria Gaynor herself, taking the lead. The […]
Natural Face Beauty Tips
In an attempt to get healthy and glowing skin we shower it with TLC and treat it to the best of skincare products. However, sometimes all your skin demands is getting pampered with natural ingredients. Since these ingredients are chemical free, they suit every skin type – be it oily, dry, normal or sensitive. Trust the power […]
Top Tips for Layering Like a Pro in Spring and Summer
Winter may no longer be upon us, but there’s no need to retire your jackets just yet. With some smart styling, layering can be just as good for your spring and summer outfits as it is for your winter look. While it is true that the temperature is on the rise, there’s definitely a way […]
Interview With Mark Slade – KKRN Radio Presenter and Writer
How did you launch a career in broadcasting? I’m actually a writer. Which turned into writing scripts for radio plays. Then I began producing radio plays for podcasts. Chauncey Haworth interviewed me about my books and the podcasts I was creating. He suggested I try to get a show on kkrn knowing I had […]
Calyn & Dyli – Hot & Chic Teen Pop Siblings From L.A. – Happy Women’s Month – Vol.5 -Issue #3
Greeting Pump it Up Magazine Readers, Welcome to our special Women’s Month edition! Oh don’t worry fellas, we have men in this issue also 🙂 On the cover, we have the chic and cool talented siblings Dyli and Calyn. This teen pop siblings are making all the right moves in the studio and on the […]
Interview With Philip Berrian – Author of “Testimonial’s of one True Greatness”
1 How did you begin writing? I have been writing since the day that I had started in elementary school, where I started writing letters to allot of famous people whereas I started collecting autograph pictures, so that was when I noticed that I had a gift whereas I masterfully mastered which was where it […]
Stupid Love by the Lady Gaga
Twitter users found the stone rolled away from the tomb Friday, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Lady Gaga. Praise be to the God and Mother of our Lord Lady Gaga! In her great mercy, she has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection […]
How to promote your music on TikTok, the popular short-form video platform.
Of course they are: TikTok is one of the fastest growing social apps and MUSIC is what drives the platform. Over half a billion active users around the world share their favorite songs on TikTok through things like dance challenges and lip-sync videos, or by simply putting the track in the background of a funny skit, how-to video, or emotional […]
Interview With Celebrity Make-Up Artist Mandie Brice and Author of “Best Face Forward”
How long have you been a makeup artist and how did you get your start in the industry? It all depends on how you define it! I’ve been fascinated with makeup since I was a little kid, and played with it for as long as I remember. I have a training certificate from 1998, when […]
Interview With Award Winning Photographer Mark Maryanovich
Award-winning photographer Mark Maryanovich has captured an impressive variety of artists including Chris Cornell, Bob Rock, Chad Kroeger, Elliott Smith and Henry Rollins. Mark Maryanovich’s photographs appear as album covers and artwork for companies such as Sony, EMI, Warner Chappell Music, and Mark has been nominated four times (twice in the same category in 2012), […]
Interview With Bernie Capodici | DRIVETIME Jazz Band Leader
1. Great to have you on Pump it up Magazine. Please, introduce yourself? Hi I’m Bernie Capodici band leader, percussionist, writer and producer of Drivetime. 2. Tell us about your new single? And what’s the story behind it Well as you know our producer Michael B. Sutton who wrote duFuNk one of the singles off […]
Interview With Jazz/Pop/Blues Singer Roseann Sureda
1. Great to have you on Pump it up Magazine. Please, introduce yourself? Greetings my name is Roseann Sureda I am a Vocalist/Performer/Songwriter/Producer Arranger/Recording Artist,. I reside in The Hudson Valley, (Hurley NY) Creating music is my hearts Passion. Though I am most known by my original ballads & Jazz standards ,I am able to […]
Book Festivals and Events
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Irresistible Valentine’s Day Spotify Playlist
Whether you’re gearing up for a romantic candlelight dinner or celebrating solo, we have the perfect soundtrack for your February 14. ?>>> Happy Valentine’s Day ?>>> LISTEN – FOLLOW – LOVE >>>
“My Name is Freedom” by French American singer Estelle California
Estelle California writes and inhabits a fully-realized vision of happiness, confidence, and ensuing pleasure. Her soprano voice makes the lyrical details on her new EP, My Name Is Freedom, hit harder, and showcases her ability to make socially conscious songs universally relatable. You can track this from the liberating opener “Star” all the way to the […]