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October 2, 2017
My So-Called Selfish Life: A Documentary About Women Who Don't Want Kids
Watch & Share The Kickstarter Trailer For My So-Called Selfish LifeMY SO-CALLED SELFISH LIFE CROWDFUNDING FOR A NEW DOCUMENTARY ABOUT CHOOSING TO BE CHILDFREE
Documentary filmmaker Therese Shechter is raising money to finish her new documentary MY SO-CALLED SELFISH LIFE, about choosing not to have children in a culture where motherhood feels mandatory.
ABOUT THE FILM: Want kids? Don't want kids? Want everyone to be free to make their own choices about their bodies and their lives?
MY SO-CALLED SELFISH LIFE is an in-the-works documentary about choosing not to have children in a culture where motherhood feels mandatory. This film will reveal the powerful cultural and political forces behind the message that every woman’s most important (and perhaps only) role is to reproduce.
In 2014, almost half of all American women between the ages of 15 and 44 had never had children, an all-time high. So, why is choosing not to have children seen by so many as a threat, a decision made by the immature, the unfeminine, the selfish?
Layering powerful personal stories with wit, clever animation and vintage Social Engineering films, filmmaker Therese Shechter explores critical issues around female identity, and wonders why people seem so terrified of women who want to control their bodies and their lives. Viewers will take an irreverent trip through the worlds of history, politics, pop culture, pregnant Barbies with removable bellies, the Jennifer Aniston baby watch, social media MommyJackers, and "ubermother" Ivanka Trump.
Shechter uses her own decision not to have children to frame the narrative, and creates a far-reaching dialogue with people who have made this choice for a variety of reasons: a university student on a 5-year quest to get her tubes tied; the founders of a childfree LGBT seniors community; a Red State couple getting pressure to have kids from unexpected places; an single artist and rapper searching for her Golden Girls family; and a woman whose unsuccessful fertility treatments led to a total life transformation and an armful of tattoos.
We have the power to create women’s roles in society beyond motherhood, and to live our lives without judgement or stigma.
This is the third film of her documentary trilogy on women and identity, which includes I WAS A TEENAGE FEMINIST and HOW TO LOSE YOUR VIRGINITY.
Click to watch the trailer
Go to Kickstarter campaign
October 1, 2017
Frankie Rose @ Biltmore Cabaret
All photos taken in Vancouver by BEV DAVIES
MUSIC TASTES GOOD day two
DR Octagon
Peaches
!!! Chk Chk Chk
Diane Coffee (from day one)
Photos by Angel Ceballos
September 30, 2017
September 29, 2017
THE SHINS @ THE GREEK tonight
SET TIMES: Doors open 6pm Day Wave 7:30pm Foxygen 8:20pm The Shins 9:25pm.
Tickets are still available!
IBEYI: Listen to Ash, out today on XL | "(Ibeyi) deliver a distinctive blend of pop, R&B, and electronica on their mesmerizing second album.”
Listen to "Ash" Here
"Ibeyi makes music that is as exhilarating as it is meaningful, in a rhythmically rich world wholly it's own” - NPR"If there was ever a visual for the restorative powers of heritage, it’s this.”– Remezcla
"(Ibeyi) deliver a distinctive blend of pop, R&B, and electronica on their mesmerizing second album.” -Entertainment Weekly
"Ibeyi’s ability to conjure intimacy and vulnerability endures” - Pitchfork
Today Ibeyi will release Ash, the follow-up to their globally acclaimed, self-titled debut album (2015) which earned the twins fans and collaborators in some of the most iconic and crucial artists of today including Beyoncé and Alvin Ailey. Ash, a more visceral and potent political statement, is firmly rooted in Afro-Cuban culture and history and finds itself entirely concerned with Ibeyi’s present: Who Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi are, what’s important to them, and how they live today, especially given that the spheres, both personally and politically, are entirely different from when Ibeyi was recorded. The twelve track album includes appearances from Michelle Obama, Kamasi Washington, Mala Rodriguez, Chilly Gonzales, and Meshell Ndegeocello. The album art, included below, was created by French street artist JR.
To celebrate the release of Ash, Ibeyi will set out on a global tour this October. Kicking off on September 30 in France, the tour will extend across continents ending on November 19 in North America. Ibeyi’s live performance is mesmerizing and not to be missed and as Los Angeles’ KCRW explained, “there is a remarkable power to what they do.”
IBEYI music videos from Ash: “Deathless” “Me Voy” “I Wanna Be Like You"
SEAL RELEASES “I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM STANDARDS TODAY
SEAL RELEASES “I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM STANDARDS TODAY
STANDARDS TO BE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 10 VIA REPUBLIC RECORDS
LISTEN HERE: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkin
Today, British soul legend Seal releases new song “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” from upcoming album Standards available November 10 via Republic Records. An artist who’s been at the top of his game throughout his 30-year career, Seal’s 10th studio albumbreathes life into iconic hits, paying tribute to legends including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone. Listen to “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” HERE.
WATCH SEAL’S ‘STANDARDS’ ALBUM TRAILER:
https://youtu.be/3i7pnjLP38w
ABOUT SEAL:
Much like the legends who originally popularized them, Seal sounds right at home singing the classics that comprise his tenth studio album and first for Republic Records, Standards—arriving November 10, 2017. Led by the single “Luck Be A Lady,” the London-born and Los Angeles-based four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning icon imbues all 14 tracks with his singular sense of soul. Undeniably, the performances stand out as show-stopping, stunning, and signature Seal. Standards continues a tradition of storied performances that began way back in 1991 when his voice drove Adamski’s 1991 club smash “Killer” followed by his own Top 10 hit “Crazy.” On the heels of his stunning debut album, he went on to win the prestigious BRIT Award for “Best British Male” in 1992, while hits like “Kiss From a Rose,” memorably included on the Batman Forever soundtrack, earned him multiple GRAMMY® awards and global esteem. An established superstar, with worldwide album sales exceeding 30 million, his 2015 studio offering 7 reunited him with longtime collaborator, producer Trevor Horn. It yielded the hit “Every Time I’m With You” and earned widespread critical acclaim.
Beyond the stage and studio, his influence permeates multiple facets of pop culture. Following three popular stints on The Voice Australia, he returned as a coach for the 2017 season to much fan enthusiasm. However, everything stems from the music. Standards solidifies Seal’s stature among history’s biggest, boldest, and best voices as he leaves his mark on the songs that have defined one generation after another.
Seal “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”
Main / Landing Page: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkin
iTunes: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/itunes
Apple Music: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/applemusic
Spotify: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/spotify
Google Play: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/google-play
Amazon: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/amazonmp3
TIDAL: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/tidal
Deezer: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/deezer
STANDARD EDITION TRACKLISTING:
Luck Be A LadyAutumn LeavesI Put A Spell on YouThey Can’t Take That Away From MeAnyone Who Knows What Love IsLove For SaleMy Funny ValentineI’ve Got You Under My SkinSmileI’m Beginning To See The Light (featuring The Puppini Sisters)It Was A Very Good Year
DELUXE EDITION TRACKLISTING:
Luck Be A LadyAutumn LeavesI Put A Spell on YouThey Can’t Take That Away From MeAnyone Who Knows What Love IsLove For SaleMy Funny ValentineI’ve Got You Under My SkinSmileI’m Beginning To See The Light (featuring The Puppini Sisters)It Was A Very Good YearThe Nearness of YouLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It SnowChristmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)
STANDARDS TO BE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 10 VIA REPUBLIC RECORDS
LISTEN HERE: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkin
Today, British soul legend Seal releases new song “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” from upcoming album Standards available November 10 via Republic Records. An artist who’s been at the top of his game throughout his 30-year career, Seal’s 10th studio albumbreathes life into iconic hits, paying tribute to legends including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone. Listen to “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” HERE.
WATCH SEAL’S ‘STANDARDS’ ALBUM TRAILER:
https://youtu.be/3i7pnjLP38w
ABOUT SEAL:
Much like the legends who originally popularized them, Seal sounds right at home singing the classics that comprise his tenth studio album and first for Republic Records, Standards—arriving November 10, 2017. Led by the single “Luck Be A Lady,” the London-born and Los Angeles-based four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning icon imbues all 14 tracks with his singular sense of soul. Undeniably, the performances stand out as show-stopping, stunning, and signature Seal. Standards continues a tradition of storied performances that began way back in 1991 when his voice drove Adamski’s 1991 club smash “Killer” followed by his own Top 10 hit “Crazy.” On the heels of his stunning debut album, he went on to win the prestigious BRIT Award for “Best British Male” in 1992, while hits like “Kiss From a Rose,” memorably included on the Batman Forever soundtrack, earned him multiple GRAMMY® awards and global esteem. An established superstar, with worldwide album sales exceeding 30 million, his 2015 studio offering 7 reunited him with longtime collaborator, producer Trevor Horn. It yielded the hit “Every Time I’m With You” and earned widespread critical acclaim.
Beyond the stage and studio, his influence permeates multiple facets of pop culture. Following three popular stints on The Voice Australia, he returned as a coach for the 2017 season to much fan enthusiasm. However, everything stems from the music. Standards solidifies Seal’s stature among history’s biggest, boldest, and best voices as he leaves his mark on the songs that have defined one generation after another.
Seal “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”
Main / Landing Page: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkin
iTunes: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/itunes
Apple Music: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/applemusic
Spotify: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/spotify
Google Play: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/google-play
Amazon: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/amazonmp3
TIDAL: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/tidal
Deezer: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/deezer
STANDARD EDITION TRACKLISTING:
Luck Be A LadyAutumn LeavesI Put A Spell on YouThey Can’t Take That Away From MeAnyone Who Knows What Love IsLove For SaleMy Funny ValentineI’ve Got You Under My SkinSmileI’m Beginning To See The Light (featuring The Puppini Sisters)It Was A Very Good Year
DELUXE EDITION TRACKLISTING:
Luck Be A LadyAutumn LeavesI Put A Spell on YouThey Can’t Take That Away From MeAnyone Who Knows What Love IsLove For SaleMy Funny ValentineI’ve Got You Under My SkinSmileI’m Beginning To See The Light (featuring The Puppini Sisters)It Was A Very Good YearThe Nearness of YouLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It SnowChristmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)
