You may’ve heard a version of this on StvnLmnt’s latest EP. But, Maryland-based artist Benny Universe is still just a “Grown Ass Kid” who wants to embrace the simple things about life. Can’t really argue with that logic, especially if you’re having a pretty crappy day.
Read moreNew Music: w a l e. – "L.A. Nights\Untitled"
New music from 19-year-old Maryland producer w a l e.. I just heard of this young man via an email submission (H/T to Huntington Williams for this). The cryptic description indicates that this is “just the beginning.” If so, it may be wise to keep some ears open for this young man’s work.
Read moreDear Dwayne Haskins…
Dear Dwayne Haskins, My name is Johnthan. People call me Speed on the Beat, as I used to rap and make instrumentals. That’s not really the point of this letter. I don’t know you and I’m probably close to a decade older than you. However, I implore you to just pick a side and just […]
Read moreShould We Be Worried: Terps versus Penn State Recap
So, the first game in the Mike Locksley Era of Maryland Football began the same way the Randy Edsall era ended. There was a glimmer of hope, a slight chance that the Terps would pull off the upset. And then? They became the Terps of 2015 again and lost the game, 31-30. At least this […]
Read moreWhat Could’ve Been: Len Bias
Earlier this morning, I spoke on the possibilities of Reggie Lewis had he not died of a sudden cardiac attack. Now, I want to focus on a similar story that took place just one year before Lewis was drafted. I’m, of course, referring to the tragic case of Leonard Kevin “Len” Bias. When people hear […]
Read moreDK aka Wayne Watts – Inside the Windows Documentary
As many of you’ve come to know, I am a graduate of the University of Maryland. So, as a Terp, I’m always willing to give back to those that helped me along the way. Within reason, of course, because I don’t want to promote someone’s music and it’s complete ass. Anyhow, I’m about a week […]
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