Tag: Mardi Gras

Megan Wheeler “Now That I’m Gone”: A Sparkling Anthem of Self-Respect.

Megan Wheeler’s new single, "Now That I'm Gone," arrived. Not via carrier pigeon, thankfully, though wouldn't that be a marketing strategy? No, it arrived in the usual, utterly un-magical digital way, yet somehow, managed to feel like a little explosion of confetti made of pure, defiant self-respect. https://open.spotify.com/track/2m3tz4bSNELxdIbTjRWc92?si=546c28793c4443bc This isn't your typical "woe-is-me" breakup ballad. Wheeler, often drawing favorable comparisons to the songwriting queens, that Holy...

El Tov – Remember Me (Official Video)

El Tov - Remember Me (Official Video) The song is based on the story of The Penitent Thief or the Good Thief known in Catholicism as Dismas. He is one of two unnamed thieves in the Biblical book of Luke’s account of the crucifixion of Jesus.  It describes Dismas asking Jesus to “remember him” when Jesus reaches his kingdom. The other, known as the impenitent thief,...

Mardi Gras’ “Sandcastle”: When Towers Fall and Melodies Rise

Mardi Gras, six souls strong – Liina Rätsep, Fabrizio Fontanelli, Alessandro Matilli, Carlo Di Tore Tosti, Valerio Giovanardi, Fabrizio Del Marchesato. A sonic stew...