Why Ariana Grande Deserved Album of the Year for Eternal Sunshine and Song of the Year for “We Can’t Be Friends” It was obvious that we were seeing a turning point in Ariana Grande’s already remarkable career when she released Eternal Sunshine this year. The album seemed like the conclusion Read more…
Escapism Through Reading and Movies: A Journey Beyond Reality In a world that often feels overwhelming, there’s a unique comfort in escaping into the pages of a book or the frames of a movie. For me, those moments of immersion into fictional worlds—whether it’s the thrilling, high-stakes survival of The Read more…
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about intention—how I move through my day, interact with others, and take care of myself. Life gets so busy that it’s easy to slip into autopilot, letting days blur into weeks without truly appreciating the moments in between. So, I’ve been trying to slow Read more…
When I think back to the years before I moved to Nashville, it’s hard to believe how different my life might have been if I’d chosen another path. I almost went to community college, staying in my hometown of Joliet, Illinois, a south-side suburb of Chicago, where I was surrounded Read more…
Finding your voice is more than just learning how to speak—it’s about figuring out who you are, what you want, and how to express that in a way that feels true to you. For most of my life, I struggled with unhealed wounds and habits that silenced my authentic voice. Read more…
There’s something undeniable about the bond between gay men and women pop stars. It’s a connection rooted in admiration, shared experiences, and a mutual understanding of resilience and self-expression. For me, this bond is deeply personal. It’s shaped by the women I’ve looked up to in my own life—my mom, Read more…
Over the past few years, I’ve found a community that has transformed my college experience and shaped me in ways I never anticipated. The friendships I’ve formed here aren’t just casual connections—they’re deep, lasting bonds that have become the most rewarding part of my time in college. These are the Read more…
I’ve been making an effort to write more, whether through creative story writing, memoir-style reflections, journaling my days, or putting words to lyrics and poems. It’s something I’ve been wanting to prioritize because there’s a part of me that craves self-expression through writing, even when it’s challenging. But I’ve been Read more…
It’s not every day that an album sneaks up on you and completely captures your attention. I usually find my personal “album of the year” pick among indie/folk or R&B pop albums—genres that feel familiar and rooted in the sounds I connect with most. This year, though, I couldn’t ignore Read more…
I’m excited to announce that my song “CLOSER” is finally coming out this Friday (11-15-24). I’ve been working on this one for a while, and I wanted to give you some insight into the creative process behind it. “CLOSER” is a song that explores feelings of insecurity, unhealed trauma, and Read more…