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Editorial

Happy Juneteenth! – Our Racial Experiences

Alana Rodriguez – AltWire Staff Contributor Since I became aware at a young age that people saw me as different because of the color of my skin, how I feel about race has been complicated. My dad is of black, Native American, and unknown European descent. My mother’s father’s parents emigrated from Italy around 1910 […]

Artists To Watch

E N Young – Queendom: Empowering Female Anthem

California reggae artist, E N Young just released his latest single, Queendom, dedicated to the unsung (s)heroes of reggae, the female supporters and artists. This track is very empowering as he addresses women on all walks of life from the stay at home mom, to the single mom with multiple jobs and side hustles.  Queendom […]

CD Reviews

LEX the Lexicon Artist – Raging Ego Review

LEX stuns in her new Raging Ego release. Read below for more: At some point in its short history, Hip-Hop became extremely diverse. Back in the day, that means the late 80’s and 90’s for our readers who call Wiz Khalifa a throwback artist, Hip-Hop success was largely limited to artists who had “street-credibility.” Sure, […]

News

Gasparilla Music Festival Reveals The Roots and Father John Misty as Headliners

The Gasparilla Music Festival presented by Cigar City Brewing have unveiled the initial lineup of acts that will be performing at the 7th Annual Gasparilla Music Festival taking place March 10-11, 2018 in downtown Tampa. More performers will be announced in the coming weeks. The Roots will be headlining Saturday, March 10th and multiple 2018 Grammy® Award nominee, Father John Misty will […]