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thebandcampdiaries · 5 years ago

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Strike Boogie - Who I Am

Strike Boogie is back on the scene with a new single…and a new EP! The track is called “Who I Am,” and it features on “Neurotic EP,” with a serious selection of outstanding tracks.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Strike Boogie’s music is definitely the fact that he is very hands-on when it comes to his creative vision, often adopting a DIY spirit with his musicianship. In fact, Strike Boogie actually focuses not only on performing, but also on producing, writing and even composing and arranging his music, and “Who I Am” is no exception!

“Who I Am” The first thing you’ll notice is certainly the high quality of this production, in terms of sonic aesthetics. The instrumental mix is balanced and direct, with a really deep low end and a crunchy mid-range that adds a lot of excitement to the track. In addition to that, the treble range is smooth and bright, adding a lot of silky edge to the mix, and allowing the vocals to really pop to the forefront of the mix. The song begins with a beautiful ambient introduction, and some amazing vocal layers, with harmonies that make me think of artists as diverse as Frank Ocean and Glass Animals, just to mention a few. The track has some amazingly sombre atmosphere, and the beat creeps in slowly but surely, adding more power and groove to the song as a unit. Strike Boogie’s vocals are soulful and amazingly catchy, with a sound that makes me think of artists such as The Weeknd or Miguel, but also legends like Prince.

In terms of songwriting, this release is particularly outstanding because of the deeply personal themes of the lyrics. Even if you just consider the title, “Who I Am” is arguably a very personal piece, which combines witty verses with uplifting hooks, to the tune of a pleasant and remarkable instrumental track, that will leave you wanting more. Strike Boogie has developed a unique ability to merge powerful lyrics, with one-of-a-kind instrumentals, highlighting his versatility as an all-round great musician.

This is going to be a great release for any person who likes innovative music with a powerful sound and an inventive twist that welcomes creativity and sonic experimentation!

This sound has a cool feel, which actually transcends many different genres and definitions. From classic hip-hop and R&B influences to electronic, industrial, and even ambient.

Find out more about:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/18gpQZg3Zkn6Z9TmF2SwJu

We’ve also had the chance to speak to the artist for a cool interview! Keep reading to learn more:

I love how you manage to render your tracks so personal and organic. Does the melody come first, or do you focus on the beat the most?

Answer: I weigh that the majority of my music starts at the melodic stage of production. I find it crucial to establish the mood and the melodies I compose are quite methodical in the arrangement, as innate as it may come to me at times. However, at the conceptual level, both come to me simultaneously as a hip hip/drum & bass head and I constantly beatbox and sing aloud (to myself). That is where the true magic lies, within my natural element.

Do you perform live? If so, do you feel more comfortable on a stage or within the walls of the recording studio?

Answer: I have performed live in the past, many times with older works although I feel much more in my skin and energy with my latest discography collection in which I self produce and it feels much more cohesive as a result. I feel like both studio and live performance carry a different presence that I can channel, respectively. In the studio, I feel like I am in my Maynard James Keenan vibe and like to be isolated and alone in my recording & sound production process. On stage, I feel myself come to life as I begin to channel a jazz performer’s delight bringing forth something unique with each act, not one being like the other. That may be in part of the theatrical performer in me that shares the love for stage presence.

If you could only pick one song to make a “first impression” on a new listener, which song would you pick and why?

Answer: Tough call. I was going to say What They Do by The Roots, but after thinking about it... it has to be Fanmail by TLC.

It was a game-changer for me that a song so before its time came out in the earliest of 2000s. It carried the industrial hard-hitting elements that are felt in my production. The vocals are just astounding, both in the arrangement and the signature of sound. The writing is sharp and bold while leaving a gap for imagination which I admire in songwriting. And finally the overall dynamics of the song with a computerized voice intro atop a melodic future soundscape that hits you so hard like rock songs do when the drums get their first crack, along with the transitions and the overlaying message in the form of a powerful statement to the press by the late Lisa Left Eye Lopez as the song's breakdown, alongside the sweet highs and edgy timbre mid lows of Chilli & T-Boz throughout.

The song could be played today and still be relevant. Timeless music will always be my approach to new listeners.

What does it take to be “innovative” in music?

Answer: Taking in all genres of music while embracing the love of sound. Finding what makes you tick boxes in all of what you heard, including mainstream music which has its place with reason. And deciding to break the formula, casting all fears of rejection and resistance aside to create something genuine and refreshing. Exercising your unique style until you can cast it like magic and execute it in a way that can stand aside any mainstream hit out there without the pressure of selling out for sake of attention or clout. It takes way more than just a beat programmer and a carbon copy vocalist to create true art that transcends time. Every artist that has ever been considered timeless at one point or another create something that broke the glass ceiling. Music has shaped lives and infrastructures of society in ways that we still do not understand. Music is powerful like that!

Any upcoming release or tour your way?

Answer: NEUROTIC is my second and upcoming musical EP installment from the classical jazz piano solo EP that was The Missing Key, released in December of 2018. Although it is not confirmed yet, in 2020 I do intend on making some form of live presence with this album that also involves my many fronts in the arts & entertainment industry. This is all that I will say for the time being.

Anywhere online where curious fans can listen to your music and find out more about you?

Answer: Please check out the StrikeBoogie.com website to stay connected and updated. I am currently the most active on Instagram (@StrikeBoogie) & on Twitch (twitch.tv/strikeboogie) for my first season segment of Live Art Jams! And finally I am on all major music streaming platforms, all which you can find links for by typing in 'Strike Boogie' or by visiting StrikeBoogie.com! Thank you.

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robinsoncenter · 6 years ago

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ASUW QSC updates

Welcome to Winter Quarter! The ASUW Queer Student Commission would like to officially welcome you to 2019, as well as the Winter Quarter. We recognize your resilience, determination, and hard work and we hope you've all had a well-deserved break! We are so happy to have you back, this quarter we have so many exciting things coming up. Unstoppable by Borders (2017) Protest art by queer Asian-Canadian filmmaker, public artist and Pushcart-nominated poet Jess X. Snow (These migration posters are available for free download and non-commercial use for protests or wheatpasting. Please print credit and tag @jessxsnow on Instagram and Facebook.)

A message to bring us into our new year advocating for justice and community: Our community is one composed of powerful immigrants, refugees, black, and indigenous trans, intersex, gender non-binary, and gender non-conforming folks and during this time we must protect and fight for our friends and families by all means necessary. As those we love are endangered, we stand with QTPOC's to abolish I.C.E, borders, prisons and to fight against U.S militarism in order to create a more just world for all. On behalf of the QSC, we are honored and grateful for the opportunities we will have this year to celebrate you, to heal with you, and to work in solidarity with you.

The Queer & Trans People of Color Alliance (QTPOCA) will be meeting this Friday in the Asian Room at the ECC!

Transgender & Gender Diverse Support & Social Group

[trans] ACTION is a support/social group for sex workers that is held every first Wednesday of every month. It is an opportunity that provides sex workers a safe space to engage in topical discussions relating to their life and/or work. This gathering is open to transgender and gender diverse sex workers with current or past experience in the sex trade.

Discussions include topics such as:

*Safety and self- care

*Decriminalization and Destigmatization of sex work

*Know your rights training

*Legal assistance

*Employment & housing

[trans] ACTION promotes and values confidentiality regarding interactions within the group.

The undisclosed location has ample parking, all-gender and ADA-accessible restroom. Come and build community with us! For more information please email Ara-lei at [email protected] Upcoming Dates :

Wed JAN 11 (6-8pm)

Wed FEB 13 (6-8pm)

Rally Against Deportation, Defend Vietnamese Refugees!

Join us as we come together to fight deportation of ALL people, and defend the 8,500+ Vietnamese community members at risk of deportation against separation from their families and loved ones. Say NO to the attempt to change the Repatriation Agreement between the US and Việt Nam. In solidarity, we acknowledge those who been separated from their families, those currently in detention and those who have died in ICE custody. We are calling on the administration, elected officials, the media, and community members to defend our refugee and migrant communities and to keep our families and loved ones home and together.

TRAFFIC NOTE: SR 99 will be closed at 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Our event is at 12 noon and while we do not expect this closure to heavily impact us, please check wsdot.com to plan your route. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/Viaduct/realign99

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:

Public Transportation: Hing Hay Park is served by King County Metro public transit, bus routes 7, 14 and 36. The closest bus station is the Chinatown International District Station, at S. Jackson St. and 5th Ave. Central Link light rail stops at the Chinatown International District station. The Seattle Streetcar line runs through the neighborhood with stops along S. Jackson St. King Street Station at S. Jackson St. and 4th Ave is served by Sound Transit’s Sounder commuter rail.

Language and viewing: Vietnamese interpreters will be available. The program will be available in Vietnamese and English. The event will be livestreamed. There will not be ASL interpretation or live captioning available. Wheelchair accessibility: Hing Hay Park is wheelchair accessible. The march from the park to Little Saigon will be completely on public sidewalks. Bicycle accessibility: Bicycle lanes run along S. Jackson St, S. Dearborn St, 6th Ave S, Maynard Ave S, and 7th Ave S in the International District; and 12th Ave S in Little Saigon. Bicycle racks are available at the park (confirm) and throughout the neighborhood. Public restrooms: There are no public restrooms at Hing Hay Park or along the march route. The nearest public facilities would be at the neighborhood branch of the Seattle Public Library, at 713 8th Ave S. (cross-street S. Weller St), and at Starbucks at 505 5th Ave S. (cross-street S. King St). Childcare: Childcare will not be available. Amenities: Hing Hay Park has public outdoor seating and tables, and a water fountain. Restaurants and local businesses are immediately surrounding and along the route of the march.

And Then I Got Fired: On Being Trans, Unemployed, & Surviving

A show that gives space for Trans Artists of Color to share the reality of (un)employment for Trans people.Through performance and stories, we will address the various ways Trans folks get shut out of 9-5 work and still make a living. Each night we will spit poems, share stories, and dance on the graves of broken promises from the mainstream LGBTQ community.

Featuring: Scarlett D'Giacomo J Mase III Déjà Baptiste Jade Vogelsang

This event will be taking place at Gay City: Seattle's LGBTQ Center

Upcoming Times :

Thursday, Jan 17 (7pm)

Friday, Jan. 18 (7pm)

Saturday, Jan 19 (7pm)

Welcome back to winter quarter with the D Center! Join us for our New Years Social Wednesday January 16th from 1pm - 2pm. We will have scent free crafts available. Come sip some tea, make some art, and hear about all the awesome plans the D Center has for the new year!

MGH 024 is mobility aid accessible and scent free space. Please do not wear any fragrances.Please contact [email protected] with any questions, comments, or concerns. Thank you!

Let’s Talk is a free program that connects UW students with support from experienced counselors from the Counseling Center and Hall Health Center without an appointment. Counselors hold walk-in hours at two sites on campus (Hall Health Center & Q-Center at the HUB) every Wednesday from 1-4pm. Let’s Talk offers informal consultation – it is not a substitute for regular therapy, counseling, or psychiatric care. Let’s Talk is available during autumn, winter, and spring quarters, and does not run during breaks.

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: The Husky Union Building is near landmarks such as Allen Library, Padelford and Sieg. For a map, search HUB on the campus maps:http://www.washington.edu/maps/. The HUB’s front entrance is wheelchair accessible and the common area is to the right of the main desk. An all-genders restroom can be found at the 3rd floor, down the hallway from the Q Center. Gender binary bathrooms with multiple stalls can be found on each floor of the HUB. The HUB IS not kept scent-free but we ask that you do not wear scented/fragranced products (e.g. perfume, hair products) or essential oils to/in the Q Center in order to make the space accessible to those with chemical injury or multiple chemical sensitivity. To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or [email protected] preferably 10 days in advance. Have questions about the QSC? Just want to get involved? Find our office hours online at hours.asuw.org.

Thank you for being a part of our community <3 We are so glad that you are here, and we are so glad to get to know you! To hear more from the QSC be sure to like us on facebook, and follow us on twitter & instagram to stay up to date with all queer and trans related happenings on campus and in Seattle! With love, Mehria Ibrahimi, Outreach & Engagement intern for the ASUW Queer Student Commission.

#qsc #events #d center #let's talk

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harryfisheraa82 · 7 years ago

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Greg Hill's Whole House Group Is Selling Flank, 29 Sudbury

by Marc Hurwitz It looks like a local radio personality is going to be selling two of his restaurants. According to a couple of sources, Flank in Waltham and 29 Sudbury in Sudbury are being sold, with Greg Hill's Whole House Group selling both spots to AB Hospitality Group pending approval of license transfers. One source tells us that Flank will close immediately and will reopen with an updated concept after minor renovations are made, while 29 Sudbury will remain open with AB Hospitality Group taking over operations next month. Both the Battle Road Brewery and Brew House in Maynard will remain part of Hill's Whole House Group, according to one of the sources. A Facebook post from Flank confirms all of this information and says "It has been a pleasure serving each and every one of you over the last two years. Thank you all for your patronage! We look forward to serving you again soon." In addition to his restaurants and brewery, Greg Hill also heads up the morning show on WAAF. Richard Bracket, who is one of the people involved with AB Hospitality Group, comes from The Bancroft, a pair of steakhouses in Burlington and Peabody. [April 23 update: The Waltham News Tribune confirms that Flank has been sold and it is now closed for renovations--and its website is now down.] Follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston

[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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