02 Mar NYC Family Musician Joanie Leeds and 6-Year-Old Daughter Joya Debut New Vaccine Song
Joanie's upbeat and timely “Fauci Ouchie” is a collaboration with her littlest fan: 6-year-old daughter Joya....
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16 Oct Frances England’s New Single ‘Glue’ Celebrates the Silver Linings of Constant Togetherness
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom It’s been quite a year, and if you’re a mom, dad, or kid, you’ve likely experienced a level of family bonding you never thought possible. Frances England, mom of two teenage sons, gets it. Her latest tune, ‘Glue,’ out today is inspired...
07 Jul For The BeatBuds, Rocking ‘In’ and Livestreaming New Content is Key to Keeping Sane
By Marisa Torrieri Bloom The BeatBuds — a couple of hilarious, LA.-based musician dads who write and perform fun, relatable rockin’ family tunes — have gone through a lifetime of highs and lows since meeting in grade school. But nothing prepared #rockdaddies Jonny Jingles (guitar) and Matty...
17 Mar Mourning the Loss of my Music Community While Trying to Stay Hopeful
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom Was it really two weeks ago that my band played a packed club — with barely enough room to move, let alone dance? On the night of February 29, which feels like years ago, my band Trashing Violet played its third show...
25 Feb Balancing Band Life and Raising Boys: How Much is Too Much of a Good Thing?
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom Five years ago, having a few moments to myself to strum my guitar — without getting interrupted by a toddler — was a bit of a miracle. Fast forward to 2020 and my two young sons are no longer toddlers. They’re 6- and...
04 Jan New Year’s Goal #1: Making Time for More Joy and Spontaneous Jam Sessions
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom It's been quite a year — from my oldest son's learning to do flips (and learning to read) to my baby boy entering kindergarten, we've hit so many parenting milestones. And personal milestones too. My husband sold his company and stepped up...
02 Jul A Summer Playlist That’ll Work for (Almost) Any Kid Under 7
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom Pop quiz: What’s the last thing you played in your car? If your answer is Kidz Bop, you’re definitely a parent who wants to make sure your kids aren’t listening profanity-laced tunes while you drive. And/or your name is Nick, and you’re...