“Some people look at me, and talk about me like a clown. They just don’t realize it’s just my simple way to get down. I’ve got that supertouch. Chances are, I’ve got too much. I’ve come to let you see that you also can be free.” — from “Supertouch/Shitfit” by Bad Brains It’s no exaggeration to say that […]
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“You’re the chosen one,But I could use a change.Even golden sunsFind the end of their reign.You might as well be gone.”— “Might As Well Be Gone” by Pixies Narratives matter. Our personal narrative – or the story that we tell ourselves and others about our life – can have a tremendous impact on our well-being and
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Comedian Chonda Pierce has lived a life of paradox. On the one hand, Pierce, the “Queen of Clean,” makes a successful living from laughter. She’s the top selling female comedian of all time, with performances such as “Laughing in the Dark” and her new Dove Channel comedy series, “Chonda Pierce Presents Stand-Up for Families.” Additionally, Pierce is a
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“If you start from the premise of refusing to be an asshole, then a lot of other decisions kind of make themselves.” — Steve Albini Punk rock is not supposed to make us feel comfortable. The essence of punk rock is that it disturbs us — by challenging conventional norms and ideas — in order to create
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For many of us who came of age in the ’80s, Andrew McCarthy seemed just like the characters that he played who seemed to have it all figured out. In his seminal roles as Blaine in “Pretty in Pink” and as Clay in “Less Than Zero,” he was handsome, rich, smart, courageous and sensitive. And for those
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Sharon Green Jackson, otherwise known as MC Sha-Rock, was the first female MC of hip-hop, a truth unbeknown to most millennials. As a member of the group Funky 4 + 1, she was part of the first hip-hop group to receive a record deal, and the first group to appear on national television (with Deborah
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Shawn Colvin is paying it forward. The Grammy award-winning singer is telling the world about her struggle with depression so that others can benefit from her experience. In contrast to her beautiful and uplifting songs such as “Sunny Came Home,” Shawn’s experience with depression has been anything but pretty. And that’s precisely what makes her willingness to step forward and
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“And if the sun don’t shine on me today; And if the subways flood and bridges break; Will you just lay down and dig your grave? Or will you rail against the dying day?” From “Life in the City” by The Lumineers We live in a judgmental and defensive society. Our first and seemingly natural
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For more than 40 years, Lita Ford has been rocking out. Ford is considered one of the greatest artists in hard-rock history, and her career longevity — including her upcoming show on Aug. 9 at the Heavy Montreal festival — is in and of itself is an impressive feat. Moreover, by being a member of the Runaways, the world’s first all-female rock band, and one
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“When the demon that’s inside you is ready to begin; And it feels like it’s a battle that you will never win; When you’re aching for the fire and begging for your sin; When there’s nothing left inside, there’s still a reason to fight” From “A Reason To Fight” by Disturbed The paradox of mental
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