Three years ago, Sabaa Tahir burst onto the YA scene with her explosive debut An Ember in the Ashes. It became an instant New York Times Best Seller and was included by many bloggers and digital media sites in their best YA books of the year lists in 2015. Its sequel, A Torch Against the Night, was met with equal fervor and accolades the following year. AEITA tells the story of Laia–a Scholar slave–fighting to save her brother; and Elias—a Martial Soldier—struggling to reconcile his moral compass with his duty.
Music has the power to heal your soul. Just ask Parker Matthews. As a young boy, the up-and-coming pop artist struggled with depression and bullying. But through his craft, he was able to find solace during the toughest of times. Today, he’s inspiring and spreading his positive message through his music and song lyrics. Pop Culturalist spoke with Parker about his upcoming new single, how he overcame the darkness, and who inspired him to become a musician. PC: When did you realize you wanted to pursue a career in music?
Savvy and Mandy are a country-pop duo taking the industry by storm. From a young age, these sisters discovered their passion for music and haven’t looked back since. They’ve dedicated their lives to their craft and have created a signature sound unlike anything you’ve heard before. This year, they’ll release their new EP which features the empowering anthem, “Wildfire”. Pop Culturalist spoke with the pair about the upcoming release, how they landed their own show on the Radio Disney Country Channel, and how they’ve evolved as musicians through the years. PC:
Tag, you’re it! We’re only kidding. But we’re serious about giving away tickets to an advance screening of TAG, starring Jon Hamm, Jake Johnson, Jeremy Renner, Rashida Jones, Ed Helms, Hannibal Buress, Isla Fisher, Annabelle Wallis, Rashida Jones, and Leslie Bibb. The film hits theaters on June 15, but you’ll be one of the first to see it before it’s released. All the details are below! About the Film One month every year, five highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they’ve been playing