Rock & Roamer: Winter 2022

Editor's Note

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.

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.

Rock & Roamer Winter Playlist

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Is It True

Tame Impala Nights

Frank Ocean

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Ride or Die Hippo Campus

Snow Dayz

Casey Calhoun

The Nowhere Inn

St. Vincent

Last Train Home

John Mayer

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Love It If We Made It

The 1975 Strawberries

Caamp

Franklin's Tower Grateful Dead

Hard to Find

The National Electric Circus

Bad Suns

Naive

The Kooks

Eloise

Penny and Sparrow

Arcadia

Lana Del Rey

Photo by Dax Fallon I Livingston, MT

Cover photo courtesy of HIP Video Promo

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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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A J S M I T H A J S M I T H

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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Photos in this Story Courtesy of EASHA

t h e f r i e n d s a n d f a m i l y t h a t w e ’ v e l o s t a l o n g t h e w a y , t h i n k i n g o f m y f r i e n d s w h o w e n t t h r o u g h b r e a k u p s d u r i n g C O V I D . S o I w a n t e d t o r e l e a s e a s o n g t h a t s h o w s t h e o t h e r s i d e o f t h i s v u l n e r a b l e c o i n a t t h e e n d o f t h e y e a r “ L o n e l y Y e a r ” i s o u t n o w I t ’ s a d o w n e r , I ’ m s o r r y ! B u t , I t h i n k i t h a s a m e s s a g e t h a t a l o t o f u s c a n r e l a t e t o , ” s a i d S m i t h .

J a n 3 1 , S m i t h r e l e a s e d a t r i b u t e s o n g t o h i s g r a n d m o t h e r , " G r a m m y , " a p l a y o n w o r d s f o r t h e G R A M M Y A w a r d s T h e s o n g i s a b o u t S m i t h b e i n g g r a t e f u l f o r h i s g r a n d m o t h e r ' s s u p p o r t a n d h e r a l w a y s s h o w i n g u p f o r h i m . " M y g r a n d m a h a s a l w a y s b e e n m y b i g g e s t f a n A n d w i t h t h e G R A M M Y s g e t t i n g p u s h e d b a c k f r o m C O V I D , I t h o u g h t i t ’ d b e a w e s o m e t o c e l e b r a t e t h e " O G G r a m m y " i n m y l i f e , m y a b u e l i t a ! E v e r s i n c e I w a s a k i d , s h e ’ d s h o w u p t o a l l o f m y s c h o o l p l a y s , b a n d s h o w s , p u t m y m i xt a p e C D s o n f o r a n y o n e a n d e v e r y o n e w h o w o u l d l i s t e n S o m e o f m y f i r s t f a n s w e r e f r o m h e r c h u r c h , w h e r e s h e ’ d a s k m e t o p l a y a n y t i m e I ' d v i s i t f o r a w e e k e n d I h a v e n ’ t g o t t e n t o s e e h e r m u c h d u r i n g C O V I D – I m o v e d t o a n e w c i t y , N a s h v i l l e , w h e r e I ’ m f a r t h e r f r o m f a m i l y a n d b e t w e e n t h e d i s t a n c e a n d t h e C O V I D c a u t i o n o f n o t w a n t i n g t o p o t e n t i a l l y s p r e a d t h i s v i r u s t o m y g r a n d p a r e n t s , I ’ v e m i s s e d h e r a l o t a n d I k n o w t h a t ’ s a n a r r a t i v e t h a t ’ s s u p e r c o m m o n i n t h i s t i m e w i t h m a n y e v e n l o s i n g t h e s e e x t r e m e l y i m p o r t a n t p e o p l e i n t h e i r l i v e s , " s a i d S m i t h . S m i t h d e s c r i b e s h i s i n f l u e n c e s , l o v e o f m u s i c , w h a t h e i s m o s t l o o k i n g f o r w a r d t o i n 2 0 2 2 , a n d w h a t i s n e x t f o r h i m :

H a s m o v i n g t o N a s h v i l l e i n f l u e n c e d y o u r m u s i c i n a n y w a y ?

I ' v e a l w a y s c a r e d a l o t a b o u t m y l y r i c s , b u t t h a t ' s t a k e n a n e v e n b i g g e r s t e p u p s i n c e m o v i n g t o N a s h v i l l e . I ' v e a l s o a l w a y s b e e n o p e n t o c o l l a b o r a t i n g a n d l o v e c ow r i t i n g , b u t t h e m u s i c c o m m u n i t y i n N a s h v i l l e i s s o s u p p o r t i v e , a n d t h e t a l e n t h e r e i s n e x t l e v e l S o i f y o u ' r e c o - w r i t i n g o f t e n e n o u g h , y o u ' r e o n l y c o n t i n u i n g t o e v o l v e a n d i m p r o v e a s a w r i t e r , p r o d u c e r , a n d a r t i s t .

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I f e e l l i k e t h e r e ' s a c o n s t a n t p r e s s u r e t o e x u d e h a p p i n e s s a n d j o y , t o c o n t i n u a l l y p u s h t o d e v e l o p p e r s o n a l l y a n d p r o f e s s i o n a l l y , d e s p i t e c h a l l e n g i n g t i m e s a n d c i r c u m s t a n c e s t h a t c a n l e a v e g r i e v i n g a n d t r u e s e l f - c a r e a t t h e b o t t o m o f a l o n g t o - d o l i s t . "

W h e r e d i d y o u r l o v e o f m u s i c c o m e f r o m ?

I t h i n k i t ' s i n m y b l o o d ? M y g r e a t - g r e a tu n c l e i s E r n e s t o L e c u o n a , o n e o f C u b a ' s m o s t i n f l u e n t i a l c o m p o s e r s ! O u r f a m i l i e s l o s t t o u c h w h e n m y G r a n d m o t h e r i m m i g r a t e d t o t h e U S , b u t I t h i n k t h e r e h a s t o b e s o m e c r e a t i v e s p a r k t h a t c o m e s f r o m t h e r e . I s t a r t e d p l a y i n g p i a n o w h e n I w a s 3 - y e a r s - o l d , t a k i n g l e s s o n s f r o m m y g o d m o t h e r , a n d I h a v e n ' t s t o p p e d e v e r s i n c e D e s c r i b e y o u r l a t e s t s i n g l e , " L o n e y Y e a r "

W h a t a r e y o u l o o k i n g f o r w a r d t o m o s t i n 2 0 2 2 ?

I f e e l l i k e t h e r e ' s a c o n s t a n t p r e s s u r e t o e x u d e h a p p i n e s s a n d j o y , t o c o n t i n u a l l y p u s h t o d e v e l o p p e r s o n a l l y a n d p r o f e s s i o n a l l y , d e s p i t e c h a l l e n g i n g t i m e s a n d c i r c u m s t a n c e s t h a t c a n l e a v e g r i e v i n g a n d t r u e s e l f - c a r e a t t h e b o t t o m o f a l o n g t o - d o l i s t . A s w e c l o s e 2 0 2 1 , I c a n ' t h e l p b u t r e f l e c t o n t h e e x t r e m e f e e l i n g s o f i s o l a t i o n t h a t s o m a n y o f u s h a v e e x p e r i e n c e d o v e r t h e l a s t c o u p l e o f y e a r s F u n e r a l s a t t e n d e d o v e r z o o m , b i r t h d a y s m i s s e d , l o v e d o n e s l o s t . " L o n e l y Y e a r " i s a v u l n e r a b l e , h o n e s t s o n g t h a t t a l k s o p e n l y a b o u t m y s t r u g g l e s w i t h m y o w n m e n t a l h e a l t h , a n d I h o p e t h a t i n i t s h o n e s t y , t h i s s o n g a b o u t l o n e l i n e s s c a n m a k e o t h e r p e o p l e f e e l a l i t t l e l e s s a l o n e W h a t w a s i t l i k e h a v i n g y o u r r e a l - l i f e f i a n c é e s t a r i n y o u r " C o o l e r " m u s i c v i d e o ? T h e a b s o l u t e b e s t . S h e ' s s o t a l e n t e d a n d s u c h a g o o d s p o r t I r e a l l y f e l l i n l o v e w i t h f i l m m a k i n g w h i l e c r e a t i n g m y m u s i c v i d e o s o v e r t h e l a s t y e a r , a n d i t ' s s o f u n f o r m e t o h a v e m y f i a n c é e i n t h e l e a d i n g r o l e I t ' s a c h a n c e f o r b o t h o f u s t o d o w h a t w e l o v e t o g e t h e r , a n d i t ' s j u s t a t o t a l b l a s t .

W h a t ' s n e x t f o r y o u ?

A l o t m o r e m u s i c I ' v e s p e n t t h e l a s t s e v e r a l y e a r s w r i t i n g , p r o d u c i n g , u n e a r t h i n g m y " s o u n d , " a n d h o n i n g m y v o i c e A n d I ' m r e a l l y e x c i t e d t o f i n a l l y s t a r t t o s h a r e t h a t m u s i c i n 2 0 2 2 .

K e e p u p w i t h A J S m i t h o n I n s t a g r a m ,

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" G r a m m y " w h e r e v e r m u s i c i s a v a i l a b l e .

C I T Y G U I D E T O

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 Bronxwithin 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!

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.

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

Photo by Anna Campbell

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

Stays

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

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,

when it became the most expensi the city's history Even if you're n is worth stopping to see the inside New York City's most glamorous have afternoon tea at the hotel's After visiting The Plaza, walk nex The Paris Theater, a single-screen that opened in 1948 and screens Or take a trip to W 44th Street to Simon's play, "Plaza Suite," which Broadway this winter, starring Sa Parker and Matthew Broderick. P 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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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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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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

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 Listenan all-female acapella group auditioned from the University of Kentucky Women’s choir. I

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

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

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

by Kendra Brown performance at the Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts. |

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