Read my review of The Bright Light Social Hour’s epic summer solstice show on June 21, 2025 on The Cosmic Clash…
Category: Music

TQL Podcast | S3E20 | Virginia Hernandez
Support The Qreative Life podcast through my Patreon, or via Paypal or Venmo (@AmandaQ555). In this episode, Q talks with her friend and former co-worker, photographer Virginia Hernandez. They discuss Virginia’s new venture, striking out as a full-time working creative, her latest creative partnership, the value of a creative community, and the importance…

The Qreative Life Podcast | S3E18 | Curtis Roush
Support The Qreative Life podcast through my Patreon, or via Paypal or Venmo (@AmandaQ555). S3E18 | Curtis Roush – LISTEN NOW LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE In this episode, Q fangirls over guest Curtis Roush, a guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and recording engineer for 25 years, and founder of The Bright Light Social Hour. They…

Savannah Red’s Christmas Album is Your New Holiday Classic
Read my review of Savannah Red’s new Christmas Album, “A Savannah Red Friends & Family Christmas” at The Cosmic Clash!

Starflake single Cuando Tomas (In My Head Again)
Song premiere by Starflake along with a review by yours truly up at The Cosmic Clash. Read it here.

The Qreative Life Podcast | S2E14 | Erin Walter & Andrew Solin of Parker Woodland
In this episode Q hangs out with Erin Walter and Andrew Solin of the indie rock trio, Parker Woodland. The three of them discuss the evolution of Parker Woodland, their respective creative histories and processes, and their new album “There’s Not Such Thing as Time” due out in September 2024. …

Live Music Review | FLAKEFEST, Vol. 1 at Mohawk | 6/28/24
A new live music review is up at The Cosmic Clash covering FLAKEFEST, Vol. 1 with Starflake and Como Las Movies. Read it now.

Song Premiere | NuBooty | Starflake
Check out my review of the first single by the new Austin-based band Starflake on The Cosmic Clash:

The Qreative Life Podcast | S2E11 | Nelson Valente Aguilar
In this episode of The Qreative Life podcast, Q is joined by musician and frontman Nelson Valente Aguilar, founder of the nuevo cumbia band Como Las Movies. Listen as Aguilar describes the origins of his musical career, starting when he was five-years-old, and listen as he overcomes social, economic and…

Blog 4.28.24
“Last night I had the strangest dream…” No doubt it was the result of watching this documentary about jazz pianist Bill Evans previously that evening: The 1950s and 60s were a magical time for jazz, and Evans was among the best of the best. This doc features tons of great…