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Rock & Roamer 21 Winter Playlist Is It True Tame Impala

Rock & Roamer caters to good music, both mainstream and indie, finds you the most interesting places to travel, and the food to get you there.

Nights Frank Ocean Ride or Die 36Hippo Campus Snow Dayz Casey Calhoun The Nowhere Inn St. Vincent Last Train Home John Mayer

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I predict 2022 will prove music to be more inspiring than ever. The excitement surrounding new music releases and concert tours is back to pre-pandemic levels. Standing in a stadium full of music lovers feels like home. Rock & Roamer hopes to bring you that same level of emotion. This issue features an exclusive interview with AJ Smith, a Nashville pop-music artist making waves in Music City. Smith’s latest single “Grammy” was just released Jan. 31, and is a beautiful tribute to his grandmother who believed in his dreams of creating a music career. We also explore what it is like to study music from the perspective of a University of Kentucky music student who gives details into what their day and class schedules and commitments are like. Rock & Roamer also brings you an exciting New York City travel guide detailing the best places to eat, stay and explore your next trip to the city. I hope this issue of Rock & Roamer surprises you, moves you, and gives you something to look forward to.

LAUREN ELIZABETH CAMPBELL Editor-in-Chief

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Arcadia Lana Del Rey

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DISCOVER NEW MUSIC Put on your calendars these albums you need to hear - releasing this winter.

RECORD STORE DAY Record Store Day is celebrated by independent record stores every year all around the globe.

VALENTINE'S DAY PLAYLISTS Listen to our Valentine's Day playlists whether you are single or in love.

AJ SMITH Smith’s latest music video shows his love for music and different sides of his personality.

NEW YORK CITY GUIDE Use our editor's guide to plan the perfect trip to "The City That Never Sleeps."

NEW YORK MOVIE MARATHON Films to watch before your visit to "The Big Apple."

"WAVES" DOCUMENTARY One month after his "Bones" music video release, Felly drops the documentary "Waves."

LEXINGTON BUCKET LIST New York City-based artist is rocking the restaurant/bar music scene.

CONSIDERING STUDYING MUSIC? A music student explains the benefits and challenges to studying music.

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Jan. 14 Brightside The Lumineers

Jan. 15 The Boy Named If Elvis Costello

The fourth studio album by the American indie-folk band was recorded at Sun Mountain in Boiceville, NY, and features the tracks "Big Shot" and "A.M. Radio."

Jointly released by EMI Records and Capitol Records, this album is Costello's 32nd studio album and features the song "Farewell, OK."

Ahead of their film release of the same name on Feb, 11, Lopez and Maluma unite on the film's soundtrack.

The "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" relases her 14th studio album two days before her Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.

Feb. 18 Cowboy Tears Oliver Tree

Feb. 24 Donda 2 Ye

March 18 CRASH Charli XCX

March 25 Humble Quest Maren Morris

Featuring the tracks "Cowboys Don't Cry" and "Cowboy Tears," the American singersongwriter channels the Wild West with his indie-pop electric sound.

Kanye West's eleventh studio album will only be availbale to fans who purhcase his $200 "Stem Player," an MP3 device that doubles as a remixer.

Charli XCX's fifth studio album features the single "Good Ones" and the last album she is required to make under Atlantic Records.

Featuring her hit song "Circles Around This Town" about making it in Nashville, Morris' upcoming album with Columbia Nashville will feature 11 tracks.

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Feb. 11 Good Morning Gorgeous Mary J. Blige

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Shop small at your local record store instead of ordering records and music merchandise, like t-shirts, from a big corporation. Attend events and shows put on by your local record store, including any events celebrating Record Store Day, April 23, 2022. Share your support for your local record store on social media, and use #RSD22 on Record Store Day. ROCK & ROAMER | 6

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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RECORD STORE ON RECORD STORE DAY APRIL 23, 2022 By Amelia Brown Staff Writer

Record Store Day is celebrated each year by music lovers and record stores all around the globe as a way to recognize the importance of record stores and the role they play in bringing music to communities. A group of independent record store owners came up with an idea for a day to honor record stores with an event where independent record stores from across the nation would participate. The participating record stores would hold special events such as meet and greets, live music, releasing unique products made exclusively for the day, and other happenings. On April 19, 2008, the first Record Store Day took place. Today, Record Store Day has grown from a national celebration to a worldwide event. There are participating independent record stores on every continent except Antarctica, and cities including New York, Los Angeles, Boise, and Las Vegas have even declared the day an official holiday. Each year, a Record Store Day Ambassador is named to help bring awareness to the event. This year’s Record Store Day Ambassador is Taylor Swift, a title previously held by artists and bands including Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Grohl, Metallica, St. Vincent, Pearl Jam, and Brandi Carlile. Visit RecordStoreDay.com to view a list of participating record stores and find the nearest independent record store to you.

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Single on Valentine's Day Bonfires

Bad Girls M.I.A.

Bad At Love Halsey

favorite crime Olivia Rodrigo

Can't Be Tamed Miley Cyrus

Savage Megan Thee Stallion

Comfort Crowd Conan Gray

Haven't Met You Yet Michael Bublé

Water Fountain Alec Benjamin

Good as Hell Lizzo

22 Taylor Swift

wish you were gay Billie Eilish

Love Myself Hailee Seinfeld

Daddy Issues The Neighbourhood

No Judgement Niall Horan

Lose You To Love Me Selena Gomez

Dancing With A Stranger Sam Smith, Normai

Moral of the Story Ashe

Single Ladies Beyoncé

Better Man Little Big Town

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Wannabe Spice Girls

Unconditionally Katy Perry

Lady May Tyler Childers

Pretty Baby Blondie

I Wonder Kanye West

Small Worlds Mac Miller

If I Ain't Got You Alicia Keys

Olivia One Direction

Better Together Jack Johnson

The Story Brandi Carlile

Message In A Bottle Taylor Swift

Yellow Coldplay

Teen Idle MARINA

Comfortable John Mayer

Valentine's Day David Bowie

Lovebug Jonas Brothers

Dark Paradise Lana Del Rey

Thinkin Bout You Frank Ocean

Real Love Baby Father John Misty

Then He Kissed Me The Crystals

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AJ SMITH

Interview By Lauren Elizabeth Campbell Editor-in-Chief

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Photos in this Story Courtesy of EASHA

AJ Smith started piano lessons at threeyears-old, and while so young, he would steal his parents' tape players to record some of his earliest compositions. Smith committed to pursuing every music opportunity available growing up an hour outside Denver, Colorado. He was a Young Associate Violinist to the National Symphony Orchestra, and eventually made his way to New York University to study music. Today, Smith is making pop music in Nashville, Tennessee. Smith’s latest music video project, "Cooler," starring his real-life fiancée, shows his love for music and different sides of his personality. In the song, Smith shows his awkward, nerdy side while promising to be the cool, rocker his fans see onstage. On screen, the video tells the story perfectly while introducing fans to Smith. Smith recently released his single, “Lonely Year,” which followed-up a single he released in 2020, “Confetti.” In honest songwriting form, “Lonely Year” reflects on the sadness brought on by 2021 ending. "Last year, I wrote and released a song in that holiday gap between Christmas and New Years called “Confetti” - an anthem that celebrates both the little victories and the big wins because that can really be a challenge after feeling so isolated over the last two years," said Smith. "Lonely Year"brings a more serious tone to Smith's songwriting, much different than his "Cooler" release. "Honestly, the end of the year is always a bit weird for me, mental health wise. Reflecting back on the goals that I had set for the year, but didn’t accomplish, missing

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WINTER 2022 the friends and family that we’ve lost along the way, thinking of my friends who went through breakups during COVID. So I wanted to release a song that shows the other side of this vulnerable coin at the end of the year. “Lonely Year” is out now. It’s a downer, I’m sorry! But, I think it has a message that a lot of us can relate to,” said Smith. Jan. 31, Smith released a tribute song to his grandmother, "Grammy," a play on words for the GRAMMY Awards. The song is about Smith being grateful for his grandmother's support and her always showing up for him. "My grandma has always been my biggest fan. And with the GRAMMYs getting pushed back from COVID, I thought it’d be awesome to celebrate the "OG Grammy" in my life, my abuelita! Ever since I was a kid, she’d show up to all of my school plays, band shows, put my mixtape CDs on for anyone and everyone who would listen. Some of my first fans were from her church, where she’d ask me to play any time I'd visit for a weekend. I haven’t gotten to see her much during COVID – I moved to a new city, Nashville, where I’m farther from family and between the distance and the COVID caution of not wanting to potentially spread this virus to my grandparents, I’ve missed her a lot and I know that’s a narrative that’s super common in this time with many even losing these extremely important people in their lives," said Smith. Smith describes his influences, love of music, what he is most looking forward to in 2022, and what is next for him:

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Has moving to Nashville influenced your music in any way? I've always cared a lot about my lyrics, but that's taken an even bigger step up since moving to Nashville. I've also always been open to collaborating and love cowriting, but the music community in Nashville is so supportive, and the talent here is next level. So if you're co-writing often enough, you're only continuing to evolve and improve as a writer, producer, and artist.

"I feel like there's a constant pressure to exude happiness and joy, to continually push to develop personally and professionally, despite challenging times and circumstances that can leave grieving and true self-care at the bottom of a long to-do list." Where did your love of music come from? I think it's in my blood? My great-greatuncle is Ernesto Lecuona, one of Cuba's most influential composers! Our families lost touch when my Grandmother immigrated to the U.S., but I think there has to be some creative spark that comes from there. I started playing piano when I was 3-years-old, taking lessons from my godmother, and I haven't stopped ever since. Describe your latest single, "Loney Year."

What are you looking forward to most in 2022? I feel like there's a constant pressure to exude happiness and joy, to continually push to develop personally and professionally, despite challenging times and circumstances that can leave grieving and true self-care at the bottom of a long to-do list. As we close 2021, I can't help but reflect on the extreme feelings of isolation that so many of us have experienced over the last couple of years. Funerals attended over zoom, birthdays missed, loved ones lost. "Lonely Year" is a vulnerable, honest song that talks openly about my struggles with my own mental health, and I hope that in its honesty, this song about loneliness can make other people feel a little less alone. What was it like having your real-life fiancée star in your "Cooler" music video? The absolute best. She's so talented and such a good sport. I really fell in love with filmmaking while creating my music videos over the last year, and it's so fun for me to have my fiancée in the leading role. It's a chance for both of us to do what we love together, and it's just a total blast. What's next for you? A lot more music. I've spent the last several years writing, producing, unearthing my "sound," and honing my voice. And I'm really excited to finally start to share that music in 2022. Keep up with AJ Smith on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter @AJSmithMusic, and stream "Lonely Year," "Cooler," and "Grammy" wherever music is available.

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CITY GUIDE TO By Lauren Elizabeth Campbell Editor-in-Chief

New York City is where the world’s leading financial center and world-class entertainment meet. As the most populated city in the United States, the city consists of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx within these boroughs are characteristically contrasting neighborhoods that make the big city feel distinctly local. This guide will help you navigate the city and its many treasures:

Eats With so many different places to eat, including incredible food trucks, there are endless options for some grub. Explore the food scene while you are here, and check out these quintessential New York eats: Waverly Inn & Garden The Waverly Inn serves high-end American comfort food in a chic, romantic 1844 brownstone in the West Village. Established in 1920 as the Ye Waverly Inn, the restaurant closed its doors in 2005. It was reopened in 2006 by Graydon Carter, the editor of Vanity Fair from 1992 to 2017, minus the "Ye." The Waverly Inn serves the best chicken pot pie in the city and incredible oysters. Just be sure to make reservations!

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Joe's Pizza Anyone who visits the city must eat a slice of New York-style pizza in New York! Handtossed thin crust pizza with a crispy edge and soft center with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Joe's Pizza is a New York institution. Started by Joe Pozzuoli in 1975, Pozzuoli brought his Naples roots to New York and still owns and operates the restaurant 47 years later.

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Katz's Delicatessen Katz's Deli is the legendary kosher-style delicatessen known for its pastrami on rye, corned beef, and Jewish deli classics. Established in 1888, Katz's is the oldest deli in New York City and ships anywhere in the United States. The tradition of shipping their dishes started during World War II when Katz's owners would ship their traditional Jewish dishes to their three sons serving in the armed forces. Katz's slogan became, "Send A Salami To Your Boy In The Army." But nothing beats sitting inside Katz's, enjoying one of their mile-high sandwiches and a matzoh ball soup. H&H Bagels You probably know H&H by their bagels appearance in countless movies and

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WINTER 2022 television shows like "Sex and the City," "How I Met Your Mother," "The Office," "Seinfeld," and "You've Got Mail." But their popularity is well-deserved. They are made with high-quality ingredients sourced from around the world. H&H prepares their bagels by proofing, kettle-boiling, bathing in cold water, and baking them on burlap-covered wood boards in H&H's vintage revolving tray ovens.

composer great-grandfather, William, and the name of the Bowery Hotel, where he and Swift went on one of their first public dates in 2016. The Bowery Hotel is famous for its art-decoinspired lobby where New York's most creative gather. Your favorite writer is probably there now, working on their next best-seller in one of the bar's velvet sofas. The ground floor houses Gemma, an Italian restaurant that rivals the best in the city. After indulging one of Gemma's luscious pizzas, take the elevator to your room, preferably on one of the top floors. The guest rooms floor-toceiling windows contrast the lobby's dimly lit interiors and showcase the best views of the Lower East Side.

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Serendipity 3 Famous for its over-the-top fare, especially its unique deserts, Serendipity 3 has been serving New Yorkers since 1954 and is most notorious for the invention of Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. Jackie Kennedy, who frequented the restaurant, once asked for the recipe to serve the drink at the White House and was denied. The drink can be ordered plain or with specialty add-ins, such as Peanut Butter Frrrozen Hot Chocolate, S’mores Frrrozen Hot Chocolate, or Frrrozen Hot Strawberry White Chocolate. While a Frrrozen Hot Chocolate dessert beverage is affordable, Serendipity 3 holds the Guinness World Record for Most Expensive Dessert. The Frrrozen Haute Chocolate is made in partnership with the luxury jeweler Euphoria of New York, is decorated with 5 g of 23carat edible gold, and costs $25,000.

New Yorkers know the value and luxury of space, and the hotels in the city place a value on that luxury, whether you’re staying at a high-end or more economical location. Manhattan gives you access to the heart of the city, while New York’s outer boroughs can provide a way to see the city the way many locals live and view some of its lesserknown marvels.

Bowery Hotel If you've read the liner notes on Taylor Swift's latest albums "folklore" and "evermore," the word "Bowery" may look familiar as the last name of William, credited as a co-writer on "exile," "betty," "champagne problems," and "coney island." Clever Swifties, who decode Swift's Easter eggs, uncovered "William Bowery" is a pseudonym for Swift's boyfriend, Joe Alwyn. "William Bowery" combines the names of Alwyn's

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Ink 48 Hotel Located inside a repurposed printing press from the 1930s, the Ink 48 Hotel pays homage to its printing past while providing affordable hotel accommodations in Manhattan. The Press Lounge located on the hotel's 16th-floor features stunning views of the Hudson and the Manhattan skyline from Hell's Kitchen and is a perfect place to mingle after dinner at Ink 48's in-house restaurant, Print. Print's menu is updated daily to accommodate ingredients collected from local farmer's markets, regional farms, and other artisan purveyors. With its colorful Mid-Century Modern-inspired decor, the Ink 48 Hotel is the perfect location to stay in the city. The Plaza No hotel is more New York than the Plaza Hotel. And its location on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South is as posh as the hotel itself. Recognizable names such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Tommy Hilfiger have called the hotel home, and notable guests have flocked to the hotel since its opening in 1907,

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WINTER 2022 when it became the most expensive hotel in the city's history. Even if you're not a guest, it is worth stopping to see the inside of one of New York City's most glamorous sites to have afternoon tea at the hotel's Palm Court. After visiting The Plaza, walk next door to The Paris Theater, a single-screen theater that opened in 1948 and screens old movies. Or take a trip to W 44th Street to watch Neil Simon's play, "Plaza Suite," which reopens on Broadway this winter, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. Previews begin Feb. 25.

The Williamsburg Hotel Walking into The Williamsburg Hotel feels distinctly Brooklyn. The exposed brick, hearth fireplace, herringbone wood floors, and velvet seating gives the hotel a fun, edgy feel. Within walking distance of the subway and in Brooklyn's most lively neighborhood, the hotel is surrounded by great restaurants and shops to explore during your stay. The Carlyle Princess Diana, Michael Jackson, and Steve Jobs were once in the same elevator car at The Carlyle when Princess Diana broke into "Beat It" before the three headed their separate ways when arriving on the ground floor. Only at The Carlyle is it uncommon to hear a story like that. The Carlyle has been a favorite among stars since its opening in 1930, looking for discreet, glamorous, and comfortable fun in the city. The Carlyle's Bemelmans Bar contains murals from Ludwig

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Bemelmans, who painted the bar's walls when it first opened in the 1940s. Bemelmans was the writer and illustrator of the Madeline children's books, and his work at The Carlyle is the only public surviving commission of his work. Bemelmans has a lively live music scene and is famous for its piano music. Bono, Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauper, Liza Minelli, Billy Joel, and John Mayer have all made impromptu performances on the Bemelmans' piano keys. The 2018 documentary "Always at The Carlyle" tells the story of the iconic hotel from the perspective of the hotel's employees and those who frolic it, including George Clooney, Jon Hamm, Naomi Campbell, Anthony Bourdain, and Wes Anderson. As a guest, you can experience the old New York glamour yourself.

Carnegie Hall Musicians know they have made it when they get to grace one of Carnegie Hall’s three stages, often argued as the most prestigious concert venue in the United States. Carnegie Hall was home to the New York Philharmonic from 1892 until 1962, and while it is known for its classical sound, artists such as Jay-Z, Pink Floyd, The Kinks, and Frank Zappa have all graced the stage at Carnegie Hall. Located in the heart of Midtown, Carnegie Hall’s Renaissance Revival architectural beauty stands out as much on the streets as it does inside. In 1962, it was declared a National Historic Landmark. Blue Note Jazz Club On any given night at the Blue Note, you will find legendary and up-and-coming jazz, soul, hip-hop, R&B, and funk artists playing to an intimate crowd in the heart of Greenwich Village. Lucky crowds have seen artists such as Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett, Liza Minelli, and Quincy Jones make surprise appetencies on the Blue Note stage. There are two shows every night at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., and a late-night show on Fridays and Saturdays at 12:30 a.m. There is also an extensive dinner menu for hungry attendees, including lobster ravioli and New York strip steak.

Music New York’s music scene is as diverse as the people who call the city home. There is a little bit of everything. As a Mecca for culture, the biggest names and acts can be found playing in small clubs billed with up-and-coming acts.

Brooklyn Steel Brooklyn Steel, a 1,800 capacity music venue in East Williamsburg, opened on April 6, 2017, to a five-night run of sold-out LCD Soundsystem shows. The venue instantly became a favorite among New Yorkers, and in 2018, it was named in a top 10 list of best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone. Constructed in a former steel manufacturing plant, steel from the building was repurposed to build the venue and give it a unique industrial look.

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WINTER 2022 The Apollo Theater Harlem's Apollo Theater is known for jumpstarting careers of legendary entertainers and introducing New York to jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, and soul music. The music venue's influence on Black music history has made the Apollo a cultural icon. James Brown's first live album, "Live at the Apollo," released in 1963, was ranked number 25 on Rolling Stone's 2003 list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time," "A Jewish Girl Walks Into the Apollo..." closed out season three of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and since opening its doors in 1914, has showcased artists from Sammy Davis Jr. to Billie Holiday. Historical tours of the Apollo are given by reservation only Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and provide a behind-the-scenes look at "Where Stars are Born and Legends are Made!" But to truly experience the Apollo, attend an Amateur Night performance, a tradition that started in 1934. Legendary performers, including Ella Fitzgerald, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, and H.E.R., launched their careers on the Apollo Amateur Night stage. There's a good chance you will see the next big thing.

Village Underground What once was Gerde's Folk City, a popular music venue for folk-rock artists like Bob Dylan in the 1960s, became the Village Underground when Café Wha? owner, Noam Dworman, and his business partner George Buchalter decided to purchase the venue to keep the space a music haven in Greenwich Village. Blues, hip-hop, folk, and comedy acts regularly take the stage.

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Radio City Music Hall Nicknamed "The Showplace of the Nation," over 300 million people have sat in the Radio City audience to enjoy a concert, stage show, movie, award show, or one of the many other special events put on each year at Radio City Music Hall. Despite a failing economy, after the stock market crash in 1929, John D. Rockefeller Jr. decided to partner with the Radio Corporation of America to build on a 24-year lease of property he held in "the speakeasy belt" of Midtown Manhattan. Rockefeller Jr. and the Radio Corporation of America were joined by the creative powerhouse, S.L. "Roxy" Rothafel, known for developing the silent film industry. And together, with their different strengths, they made Radio City Music Hall what it is today. A beautiful entertainment venue, gifting the city with high-quality entertainment every day.

Culture New York is defined by its multi-cultural population that brings different styles of art, music, food, and traditions to the “city that never sleeps.” The city is a melting pot of ideas and the love New Yorkers share of the city. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Known for its annual costume gala, The Met is one of the world's largest and finest

art galleries. Walking into The Met is like walking into a history book as it is home to over 5,000 years of art from around the world, such as the paintings "Washington Crossing The Delaware," "The Dance Class," and Vincent Van Gogh's "Self Portrait With Straw Hat" are all housed in the renowned museum. Even if you are not an art and/or history buff, everyone should experience The Met at least once in their lives. The Subway No public transportation is as iconic as New York's subway transit system. While it may not be as glamorous as Bentley car service, it is much more efficient and the best way to experience New York like a local. Type where you want to go in the Maps app and choose "transit." The app will show you exactly which train you need to take to get to your destination. You can purchase a MetroCard, which you use as payment for the subway, in any subway station. You know you're a real New Yorker when you have mastered the MetroCard swipe. The High Line What may be the coolest linear public park is Manhattan's High Line, a 1.45-mile-long elevated park and greenway created around a former New York Central Railroad spur. CSX Transportation donated the railroad structure to the City of New York, and in 2009, the first section of The High Line opened to the public, and in 2019, the last remaining section of the rail structure opened as a public space. The park runs from Gansevoort Street to the northern edge of the West Side Yard on 34th Street.

See a Show From On-Broadway performances to OffBroadway, Off-Off-Broadway, comedy clubs, to the street performers in Midtown, New Yorkers love to entertain. The best live show experiences live in the city. Look for what’s currently playing, or if you don’t have a specific show in mind, head to Times Square. The TKTS booth is under the red steps is a reputable source that sells discount tickets to Broadway and Off-Broadway performances. If the comedy scene is more your style, an improv show at the Upright Citizens Brigade or a stand-up show at the Comedy Cellar will not disappoint.

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SONGS TO PLAY WALKING IN CENTRAL PARK Chelsea Morning Joni Mitchell

SOHO Jaden

New York St. Vincent

Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out Bruce Springsteen

Brooklyn Baby Lana Del Rey

A Heart in New York Art Garfunkel

Ever Since New York Harry Styles

Empire State of Mind Jay-Z, Alicia Keys

Autumn In New York Billie Holiday

Macy's Day Parade Green Day

Bleeker Street Simon & Garfunkel

No Sleep Till Brooklyn Beastie Boys

Talkin' New York Bob Dylan

Back To Manhattan Norah Jones

coney island Taylor Swift, The National

Magic In The Hamptons Social House, Lil Yachty

New York State of Mind Billy Joel

girl in new york ROLE MODEL

City Love John Mayer

Cornelia Street Taylor Swift

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FELLY'S "WAVES" DOCUMENTARY By Sebastian Potter Staff Writer

One month after his "Bones" music video release, Felly drops the documentary "Waves." The short film gives fans a behindthe-scenes look at the making of Young Fel 2, his latest indie/hip hop/alt-pop album. Young Fel 2 features 14 tracks full of energy, creativity, and variety. These songs demonstrate the evolution of Felly's songwriting and production. The project's production has a variety of influences, including hip-hop, house, and folk-influenced songs. Some of the standout tracks include "Fresh Water," "Open Door," and "Black Van." Scenes in the documentary include the making of these tracks, exciting interactions with Ultimate Fighting Championship star

Jorge Masvidal, and musicians such as Dominic Fike, Landon Cube, and many other appearances - showcasing Felly in his real-life environment. ""Waves" is the quickest way to get to know me as a person and artist. It captures where my head has been the past 5-6 years, up until dropping my most recent album Young Fel 2. It goes in depth on the process of finding my sound, getting closer to myself and to my fans along the way. I feel like this doc is as important as the album - in terms of where I’ve been and where I’m heading...I’m a work in progress and always will be. There’s no destination here and that’s a good thing," said Felly. Felly, a 26-year-old rapper, singer,

songwriter, and record producer from Connecticut, is signed to Same Plate Entertainment. He released his first EP in July 2016, Young Fel, a work which he honored in his latest album release, Young Fel 2. Consistent themes are a big part of Felly's brand. The naming of his documentary "Waves" sticks with the motif of his 2015 mixtape, This Shit Comes in Waves. Felly’s "Waves" documentary can be watched on his official YouTube page, "Felnuts." Keep up with Felly on TikTok and Twitter @FellyTheKid and on Instagram @Felly, and stream Young Fel 2 wherever music is available.

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Eat a slice of Mayday from Missy’s Pies, Etc.

Drink Kentucky bourbon.

Stay at the 21c Museum Hotel.

Drink a coffee at Third Street Stuff.

Watch world-class horse racing at Keeneland.

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KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS

THE KIND OF MUSIC THAT FILLS YOUR SOUL Right Here Keller Williams

While I'm Waiting Here Billy Strings

Restaurant Girl Hackensaw Boys

Always Home to Me Sydney Adams

Paradise Fell Kaia Kater

Little Maggie Ricky Skaggs

Whitehouse Road Tyler Childers

Turtles All the Way Down Sturgill Simpson

Walls of Time Kentucky Thunder

Coal Tattoo Colter Wall

Time > Breathe Reprise > Greensky Bluegrass

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INTERVIEW

WINTER 2022

Interview By Lauren Elizabeth Campbell Editor-in-Chief

Katherine Goble, a music student and University of Kentucky School of Music Ambassador, explains the benefits and challenges to studying music and what the future of the music industry holds. What program are you studying? I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis on Violin. Why did you choose to study this program? I have been studying the violin since I was young. When I decided that I could not see myself doing anything else, that is when I knew I was making the correct decision. When you study music, you gain a large set of skills, and I know these skills can be applied to anything I decide to do in life. What are the best things about being a music student? Music allows us to feel so many emotions

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in our lives and affects us deeply in so many ways. The fact that I have a chance to make music and touch so many people is really something special. What are the struggles of being a music student? My biggest struggle is finding the time to practice, and then, practicing correctly. No matter how many hours I practice, I feel that it is never enough. I put enormous demands upon myself, and I am very self-critical. What activities do you participate in as a music student? I am in the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, University of Kentucky Women’s Choir, PAWS and Listen an all-female acapella group auditioned from the University of Kentucky Women’s choir. I

Goble onstage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, where the University of Kentucky Women’s Choir performed a joint concert with the Belmont University School of Music | Photo by Rachel Roberts

THE FUTURE OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND WHAT IT'S LIKE TO STUDY MUSIC FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A MUSIC STUDENT.

have played in the pit for University of Kentucky Opera Theater, and I am an Ambassador for the University of Kentucky School of Music. What would you tell someone considering studying music? I would let them know that the job market is wide open for music majors. There are jobs available in teaching, performing, and composing, as well as jobs related to computer games, television, films, and radio. There is availability for employment in social media, production, and sound. The list is endless. What is it like studying performing during a global pandemic? Studying music during a global pandemic definitely had its challenges. Initially, many of

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WINTER 2022 our classes were online. I missed the oneto-one student-teacher contact. Public performances were not allowed. The audience keeps me going, and I spend a lot of time looking forward to the next concert. With COVID, they just didn’t happen. The summer program that I love to attend in Europe was canceled two summers in a row. I also missed socializing with my friends. Thankfully, the University of Kentucky has done an excellent job of managing things, and we are mostly back to normal except for the fact that we are wearing masks. Do you believe COVID-19 will change the music industry forever? Thousands of music industry jobs were lost during the pandemic. Many of those

people have moved on to other jobs to support themselves, which is such a loss for all of us. Many of the changes we are seeing today, such as travel restrictions and virtual concerts, are still in limbo. Maybe some of the virtual stuff will stay, maybe it won’t. Who can say? Musicians are a resilient bunch, though. While this has definitely been a hardship, I am looking forward to the day that I can sing without a mask and stand shoulder to shoulder with my friends at a live concert. What is the best advice given to you by a professor? Maestro John Nardolillo, head of the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, reminds us that making music together is very special. I always try to

remember that, especially after COVID, I never want to take making music for granted. What are your music career goals? I have so many that it’s hard to pick just one. I would love to play in a professional orchestra, play the violin for movie scores or play in the pit of Broadway shows. I love to fiddle and sing country music, and I can see myself doing that at some point. I love musical theater and would love to perform professionally. I would love to compose music or conduct. We will just have to see where the wind blows me. I know for sure that music will always be a part of my life. Keep up with Katherine Goble's music journey on Instagram @Kat2Kit.

Goble (far left) with fellow musicians Marvelous Igwe and Alexandria Gililland after a performance at the Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts. | Photo by Kendra Brown

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