It’s been a while, but I have built up a list of fresh jams to make it through the last days of Winter with. Check out some of these new finds filled with indie-acoustic, pop, and synth vibes that will make you want to spring out into the sunshine. “Roots” – Cautious Clay I absolutely …
Different pandemic! It’s a Sin chronicles the lives of a group of friends in London during the start of the AIDS pandemic in the ‘80s. Sound a bit depressing? Well, at times it is, but it is also incredibly entertaining and funny, filled with a host of charismatic characters coming into their own and finding …
This blog is basically a Mars Rover fan account now. But, this is unprecedented footage from ANOTHER PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM, so I hope you stick along for the ride! Today, NASA released new video footage of Percy the Rover landing on Mars. This includes a flawless 70-foot parachute deployment (that opened in seven-tenths …
Last week’s best Release Radar find was from emerging indie musician, Delachute. This Montreal-based artist has a vocal sound that reminds me a bit of alt-J, paired with dreamy guitar sounds make for an incredibly pleasant listen. Not so dreamy, however, are the lyrics, which depict sinister stories about criminals in the prison system. But, …
The Australian Open has long been one of my favourite sporting events. Situated perfectly in the depths of our winter, the happy, blue courts, and warm summer scenes offer a sharp contrast to our long, cold nights. Plus, the matches are often well-timed for Pacific primetime. This year, the Australian Open also offers a glimpse …
One thing I’ve found really relaxing during pandemic days has been watching downhill mountain biking and snowboarding videos. The GoPro footage is so high-quality and immersive that you really feel like you are the likes of Mark McMorris throwing down big air on the Swiss Alps. So, I immediately dug in when I saw the …
“Emily Dickinson…she’s a lot.” This line, delivered early in Season 2, does well to encapsulate the premise of Apple TV’s adaptation of Emily Dickinson’s life story. A poet who became famous after her death, Dickinson mixes factual accounts of her life with creative license, allowing for it to provide commentary on our current social climate. …
‘Tis the season to crush TV. At least that’s what I’ve been doing in my free time, as I sit inside donning my evening pajamas (clearly different from my daytime pajamas), and curling up with a hot chocolate and a pack of sour keys (this is a judgement-free zone.) Here are a few of the …
While 2020 may have been a bit of a dumpster fire, thankfully TV wasn’t. Here are few of the shows I enjoyed most this year! The Queen’s Gambit This year, The Queen’s Gambit made all other shows look like mere pawns. It checked so many of the boxes that I enjoy most: a girl taking …
Amazon Prime’s new series The Wilds (filmed outside of Auckland at the same time I was there!) premiered last Thursday and, within a week, I have already crushed all 10 episodes. The story focuses around eight teenage girls – from “wildly” different backgrounds – who are deserted on a remote island when their plane crashes …