Eclectic Interests (From Food to Shows)

"International media"! What comes to mind when you hear those words?  "The British Invasion", the Beatles, Coldplay, BTS, BLACKPINK? Or Bollywood, Netflix K-dramas, or Anime? Those all flash through my head when I think of international media. I find that through engaging with international media, I have found greater understanding for other people and cultures. It is one thing to hear that people from one culture are a certain way. It is an entirely different thing to see the way other people feel. It allows people from other cultures to be more humanized. Here are several of the shows I have enjoyed form various places: Britain :     Sherlock     Pride and  Prejudice     The Great British Bake Off South Korea :     Crash landing on You     Fight My Way     While You were Sleeping     WISUE (Artist) Spain :     Beret (Artist) Finland :     Finnish Blood Swedish Heart (Movie) Austral...

Here is a good indie-rock band. They also have folk elements. They are clearly inspired by Mumford and Sons along with Bastille. They are based out of Cedar Hills, UT, but they often come to Velour (Provo) or Fork Fest (in American Fork.) They have been releasing music since 2018. In 2022, they released their first full album, Rim of the World . This album feels nostalgic, even if you have never heard it before. My three favorite tracks on this album are: Bloodhound, Sea of Sirens, and Ghost Story. Ghost story begins with a compelling guitar rift and drumbeats which pull you straight into the song. The lyrics they sing are also very compelling. They paint stories, tell of strengthening love, and write poetry. I highly recommend listening to Rim of the World . You won’t regret it (Picture credit:  https://www.lanternbysea.com/the-band )

    Provo has one of the best local music scenes in the country. The best place to see this is the music venue on Center Street called Velour. It has been the home of many great bands such as Moth and the Flame, Neon Trees, and Imagine Dragons. As you walk in you can feel the combined passions and varied visions of the bands who have played their.     One new and up coming band is the band No Such Animal. They are an alt-rock band with a fresh sound. I have seen them at Velour for multiple concerts. Recently they released a new album called The Entertainer . It is a cohesive album with a grand vision and great lyrics to guide it. I would highly recommend listening to it. The Entertainer feels like the results of a big producer, but still grounds you in the feeling of college life.      I have loved diving into local music. It is a form of media that connects you to the community and helps you see others a little clearer. The music you can fin...