“Ghetto Physics” Documentary & Discussion with Writer/Director E. Raymond Brown
On Saturday afternoon Chewstick was honored to host CURB’s (Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda) screening of “Ghetto Physics” with special guest, writer/director, E. Raymond Brown. This documentary is a must see for the avid documentary buff, person trying to understand urban american culture and those trying to get a better understanding of what makes the... Read More
Music Appreciation: Living Colour
I can’t imagine my life without Living Colour. There comes a time in every musician’s odyssey when they make a switch; where their maturity expands to potentially consider music of a higher intellectual level. So, for example, in every CD collection that is filled with Whitesnake, Def... Read More
Music Appreciation: What’s Going On?
Music Appreciation Time! The dictionary probably says that music appreciation is defined as such: “Music appreciation is teaching people what to listen for and to appreciate different types of music.” I will attempt to keep to that definition with these semi-regular blogs. I’m going to try and present artists or albums or maybe just songs and go into their particulars:... Read More
REVIEW: Arcade Fire – The Suburbs
“In the suburbs I learned to drive, and they told me I’d never survive, grab your mother’s keys, we’re leaving.” It’s been a long time since I’ve felt affected enough by an album to compose a review of it simply for the sake of doing so. Most times, despite my level of enjoyment for a particular record, the euphoria I get from listening is eventually diverted;... Read More
The Love Theme’s Boogaloo Video Features Bermuda
Did you see a giant Gorilla running through the streets of Hamilton? Wondering why there are rogue banana peels littering Bermuda’s sidewalks? A new video has been released by artist The Love Theme, the alter-ego of Dominic Owen. Owen has worked with prominent artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., Notty Culture and Charlie Sloth. The song is released on Pemanent... Read More
MIXTAPE REVIEW: Yaun Lee – Take ‘Em By Surprise
For just a brief moment try to fabricate “nothing you’ve ever heard before”. Pretty hard to do right? Well you’re wrong. How can I do this, you may be asking yourself? Well, conjure up a unique sound that has been fused together with hip hop, dub-step, UKG (United Kingdom Garage) and dancehall in one creative package. A smokey “Jafaican”... Read More
MIXTAPE REVIEW: Propa – I Don’t Go Hard, I Go HarDER
He has opened for R&B singers like Mario, dance-hall superstar Mavado and you may have even witnessed his performance recently at Bermuda Teen Jam, where he got to rock the same stage as the Diamond Princess, Trina. If you don’t know who I am referring to you must not have a Facebook account, which means you have no life, which means you don’t have internet,... Read More
