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Call for Artists for What Are You Doing Here Book Tour!

Hey Everyone!!!!! In April, I had my official book launch in NYC at Saint Vitus Bar, which was great. I had invited three bands and it was essentially a live performance with a bit of talk from me. Books were...

George Zimmerman Found Not Guilty

I have to admit, I was a bit surprised. I followed the trial on CNN, and while the prosecution didn't do the greatest job, I thought that he might be convicted of Manslaughter. Well I was wrong. I was up...

On Kanye West

(I started writing this two weeks ago and then temporarily abandoned it because I knew I was too busy and couldn’t get it up in a timely manner. However, today I was reading an article on Chief Keef in the...

HMPC Conference and WAYDH NYC Book Launch

The last month has been a blur. In addition to the two events, I went to SXSW Music festival and realized that I've been to Austin for either the Music or Interactive portion about 6 times. Yeesh. Was it fun?...

SXSW, Women in Rock, Popular Music Conference and NYC Book Launch

The next month is going to be cray-cray! First up: I'm leaving for SXSW in Austin next week and its going to be a jam-packed few days. On Thursday, March 14th I'll be part of a panel presentation for Black...

"Black in Metal" T-Shirts and More!

I've just set up a store...there's not really a "name" per se, but the website is Blackinmetal. As T-shirts are a staple in the metal, hardcore and punk communities, I asked G. Therese Lanz from Mares of Thrace to help...

What Are You Doing Here? YouTube and Spotify Playlists

Last week, Bazillion Points posted a playlist consisting of some of the women musicians mentioned and /or interviewed in What Are You Doing Here? Ones that are missing weren't available, but I'll update when I can. I also want to...

Random Thoughts and Musings Pt. 30: The Atlantic, NPR, Invisible Oranges and More!

The last week has been busy, 'yall. Here are the latest interviews and reviews posted on What Are You Doing Here? NPR's Morning Edition: This interview was great, and the response has been overwhelming. The Atlantic: A total surprise! The...

Radio Interview on WNYC's Soundcheck

I was in NYC recently and did this interview with Soundcheck on What Are You Doing Here? Check it!

Happy New Year! Favourite Photos of 2012

First, I hope y'all had a good holiday. Today I finally feel energized enough to update and get on with the realization that this is going to (hopefully) be a crazy yet exciting year. A couple of things: did you...