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Interview with NYC-based rising alternative rock singer-songwriter Alexa Dark
With a vintage sound that is at once cinematic and captivatingly intimate, Alexa Dark is revealing her signature sound for the first time, introducing herself to worldwide audiences with a graceful alternative rock ballad. We had the opportunity to chat with her about her debut single and music video, her inspirations, upcoming plans, and more!
Hi Alexa!
Hey!
What first got you into music? How did it all start?
I’ve always had a love for music. Nobody in my family really played music, but it was always a constant stream of different music of various genres and artists – from the Spanish songwriters my mom would sing along to in our kitchen to older rock n roll albums. I grew up in a multicultural household, as well as moving and traveling a lot, which exposed me to a lot of different music from different parts of the world at a young age. Hearing all the ways artists could create music made me want to create my own. I started playing piano and then guitar, and found I could join my love for writing and music together. Making music became an outlet for my own expression.
What inspired you to write and record “Fade to Black and Blue”?
My producer sent me an idea for a chord progression late one night when I was alone in my New York City apartment, and the music seemed to capture exactly what I was feeling at that moment in life. The lyrics kind of came flowing out of me. I’ve always been inspired a lot by films, and love the idea that I can soundtrack a feeling with music like a scene in a movie.
Are you more of a performer, a recording artist, or both?
I always will be more of a performer, since that’s how I initially got into music. Living in London during my teenage years, I had the chance to get involved in the live scene early on, playing both solo and with different bands. On these stages, I was able to start growing as an artist, honing my sound and connecting directly with the audience. When I started recording it was a completely different experience, but the studio is also a place where I can be more creative and try new things out.
When you are not making music, how do you like spending your free time?
I love spending time with friends, checking out new restaurants, art galleries, and other things going on in the city – I live in New York City so there’s always something to be a part of and get inspired by.
What’s the first thing you notice when listening to a song for the first time?
For me, the initial impact of a song is always the feeling I get from hearing those first few notes. I’ve always had such an emotional connection to music, where some songs, across genres and styles, strike me and stick with me in a powerful way.
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Who are your favorite artists, past and present and why?
I love a lot of the French 60’s pop artists like Serge Gainsbourg, who’s use of instrumentation and production is an inspiration to me when I’m recording. I also love Joni Mitchell, who uses her voice and lyrics in such a powerful way. Elliott Smith is one of my favorite artists and has been a key influence on me as a songwriter. The darkness and vulnerability in his songs hits me in a way few other artists do.
Any upcoming plans you would like to share with our audience?
I’m planning on playing more shows and putting out new music very soon!
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Young Thug Throws Halloween Party, Ice Spice Is Patrick Star
Ice Spice channeled her love for “SpongeBob SquarePants” into her Halloween costume, donning a Patrick Star outfit that apparently stole the show at a party she hosted with Young Thug. Another playful moment in the Bronx rapper’s long-standing relationship with the animated franchise, her costume drew attention after “Complex Music” captured it.
Ice Spice’s love for “SpongeBob SquarePants” has been well documented, including her collaboration with the franchise. This Halloween, she took that interest a step further, dressing up as one of the series’ recognizable characters, Patrick Star. The costume was a departure from a typical Halloween look, diving into the cartoon world and turning the character into a full outfit.
Sources say the party was thrown by Ice Spice and Young Thug on the night of October 31. “Complex Music” shared the look on Twitter, and it became a noticeable part of the event’s coverage because of the Patrick Star look. The details describe the outfit as one that made fans turn heads, but they don’t break down the costume’s individual pieces.
Ice Spice has made a name for herself with her personality in her public appearances, and the Patrick Star costume was a direct nod to a franchise that she has embraced. The connection was clear because of her previous work with “SpongeBob SquarePants,” but the Halloween costume gave it a different context.
Young Thug was also involved, giving the reported party another recognizable name. The details don’t say what costume he wore or anything else about the guests, performances, or activities. The star of the show was Ice Spice’s transformation into Patrick Star and the attention it received.
Halloween is usually a time for artists to dress up as familiar characters, and Ice Spice’s pick was a nod to both humor and fandom. Rather than choosing a costume unrelated to her, she went with the universe she’s already been associated with, which makes the Patrick Star look fit her current public persona.
The provided information does not specify whether the costume was a replica or a more whimsical take. It does, however, name Patrick Star as the inspiration and say the look caught fans’ attention. Don’t assume the outfit’s exact construction without more visual details.
Ice Spice’s Halloween appearance gave another memorable pop-culture moment to her year of references. The rapper made her “SpongeBob SquarePants” fandom the center of attention at a party she reportedly threw with Young Thug, with Patrick Star being the character of choice. According to the account, the interesting thing about the event was that the costume was visible.
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N.O.R.E. Faces Sober Realities Over Food Critic’s Use Of N-Word
N.O.R.E. has taken his ongoing social media feud with Queens-based content creator and food reviewer Sober Facts to real life, and confronted him in person over his use of the N-word. The meeting is the latest chapter in a feud that has been brewing for months, with the two personalities trading barbs in the back-and-forth that has turned heads online.
The clash comes amid N.O.R.E. being involved in more than one conversation about his name. The rapper has been battling a lawsuit brought by Carmen Bryant for sexual assault and has been responding to narratives and disputes on social media. The situation with Sober Facts, however, is about the food reviewer’s use of the racial slur and N.O.R.E.’s decision to confront the issue head-on.
Sober Facts allegedly responded to the confrontation with a video of his own. The description says he posted a response video after the encounter, deleted it, and then posted another. Pulling down the initial response and posting a new one adds another layer to a debate that has already run for months.
The details provided don’t lay out what triggered each phase of the conflict, but the newest development puts the spotlight on the time N.O.R.E. came face-to-face with Sober Facts. The spat hasn’t been confined to one social media dust-up, and the face-to-face meeting appears to be a major milestone in the ongoing friction between the two.
For N.O.R.E., the clash also shows how online spats can run alongside other public matters. Carmen Bryant’s legal situation has been a topic of discussion around him lately, but the chat with Sober Facts is a separate matter that concerns the food reviewer’s choice of words. Based on available information, the lawsuit is not related to the confrontation.
Sober Fact’s response video suggests the debate is ongoing, but the information provided doesn’t give us the full content of either video or what, exactly, differed between the two. Without those details, it is hard to tell how the food critic handled the incident in his latest posting.
One thing is for sure, the beef between N.O.R.E. and Sober Facts has escalated past the previous exchanges on Twitter. The disagreement has stayed front and center, with N.O.R.E. and Sober Facts trading face-to-face exchanges and Sober Facts deleting his first response before posting again. For now, this is the latest development in another moment of a months-long conflict centred around the N-word.
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