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The past few weeks after the unjust, heinous murder of George Floyd have demonstrated one thing: we, the people, have had enough. As these times have rekindled a lot of rage and passion, my playlist has gravitated towards songs of protest, solidarity, and hope for change. Read on for a list of 14 songs that encapsulate the feelings we’re all currently feeling: fiery anger, passionate grief, and hope in the face of global, emboldened activism.
“Lives” proceeds to mourn, advocate, and celebrate, bringing hope to the future of the global Armenian community and the descendants of the survivors of the genocide of 1915 through its presentation in an energetic music video combining the tradition of Armenian dance, tapestry, and costume with Malakian’s heavy metal tunes. The single arrives at an apt time, where Armenians not only commemorate the atrocities and injustices of the past, but also gear towards a future of higher democratic, civil, and sociopolitical standards.
Lust For Life unveils a less manufactured, more raw production that showcases a greater level of maturity and self-awareness in Lana Del Rey's music, relying almost solely on the complexities of her wide-ranging, beautiful voice and poetic lyrics to elevate her art to new heights.
In the past year, Sofia Zorian has performed at countless venues in the LA area, expanded her global fanbase, and just today released her first-ever music video for her single, “Feeling.” Read on for our interview with the songstress, and be sure to check out the beautifully captured, brand-new music video!
Dylan's music and lyrics transcend the boundaries of time or place, reaching understanding ears from many and all walks of life through beautiful wording, clever (and sometimes humorously snarky) language, complex rhyme schemes, and careful metric compositions.
