

NPR: The 2010s: The Rise Of Bandcamp
ALL SONGS CONSIDERED: Speedy Ortiz’s Sadie Dupuis (left) says she wants her music on Bandcamp first. Continue reading NPR: The 2010s: The Rise Of Bandcamp

Director Kasi Lemmons Talks Biopic of Tubman
A big-screen biopic about the American abolitionist has been talked about for decades – and director Kasi Lemmons finally made it happen Continue reading Director Kasi Lemmons Talks Biopic of Tubman

CVG at SOCAN Words & Music Magazine
More CVG at SOCAN Words & Music Magazine Continue reading CVG at SOCAN Words & Music Magazine

Interview with Author Marcus J. Moore
The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America Continue reading Interview with Author Marcus J. Moore

Altruistic Violence by CVG (Expanded-Original)
A benevolent-seeming gesture disguised as generosity towards BIPOC creators, altruistic violence is becoming hard to ignore. Continue reading Altruistic Violence by CVG (Expanded-Original)

CVG at NOW
Chaka V. Grier writings for NOW Magazine 2016-2021 Continue reading CVG at NOW

The Best Soul on Bandcamp & Music Features
Discover the Best Soul on Bandcamp every month! Round-up written by Chaka V. Grier 2018-2021. Continue reading The Best Soul on Bandcamp & Music Features

CVG Film Reviews
An updated list of film reviews. Continue reading CVG Film Reviews

AUX: How R&B hurts black artists
The term R&B comes with critical limitations, and black artists pay the price. Continue reading AUX: How R&B hurts black artists

DAKOTA BEAR: SONGWRITER, RAPPER, ACTIVIST
“Cancel Canada Day was a thing before hashtags were invented.” Continue reading DAKOTA BEAR: SONGWRITER, RAPPER, ACTIVIST

Articles At Audiofemme
Women. Music. Culture. Continue reading Articles At Audiofemme

JFL42 Q&A: Nicole Byer sounds off on hashtags, body positivity and hecklers
The MTV star and Nailed It! host gets ready to entertain Toronto’s biggest comedy festival Continue reading JFL42 Q&A: Nicole Byer sounds off on hashtags, body positivity and hecklers

Musicworks Magazine
Musicworks…for curious ears. Continue reading Musicworks Magazine

SOCAN: PRO SONGWRITER AND ARTIST LOWELL DISCUSSES HER CRAFT
It’s mid-January 2021, and professional songwriter and singer/artist Lowell, is busy wrangling an unruly track that’s been eluding her. “I’ve been trying to crack [this song] for about three years,” she says. “I’m confident it’s a hit, and so far, … Continue reading SOCAN: PRO SONGWRITER AND ARTIST LOWELL DISCUSSES HER CRAFT