By: Jacob Elyachar Bad Wolf ‘s lead vocalist and pianist Kota Wade and guitarist Tommy O are the latest artists tackling The 5 Question Challenge. Together with their drummer Tim Falco and bassist Alicia Vigil, this Los Angeles-based band successfully merges alternative rock with their love of science fiction, fantasy and steampunk to create a […]
All eyes are on CeeLo as the Battle Rounds conclude on “The Voice”
By: Jacob Elyachar The Battle Rounds…Are Over! 24 artists have received the chance of a lifetime to move forward and represent their superstar coaches (Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, CeeLo Green and Christina Aguilera) in the Knockout Rounds. If they survive the Knockout Rounds, they will move on to the Live Rounds, where they will compete […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 21, 2013
By: Jacob Elyachar The Top 40 invades this week’s edition of New Music Releases! I will take a look at two of the year’s most highly anticipated albums and some of the hottest singles that could rock the airwaves really soon. Prism by Katy Perry The Pop Princess released her third studio album yesterday. […]
The Golds unite to save Henry on “OUAT”
By: Jacob Elyachar So far this season, Once Upon A Time’s core characters (Emma, the Charmings, Rumple, Regina and Hook) traveled to Neverland to rescue Henry from Peter Pan’s clutches. While Mr. Gold left the group to search for his grandson (and potential killer) alone, the gang recruited an old frenemy of Regina’s, Tinker Bell, […]
My CrossFit Origin Story
By: Jacob Elyachar “Time!” I collapsed on the floor after finishing my sixth set of 95-lbs snatches at the Everybody in CrossFit competition at CrossFit on Track in Olathe, Kansas. As I get up off the ground, familiar faces that have become a second family to me over the past year-and-a-half, congratulate me on getting […]
Jafar schemes on the latest “Once Upon A Time in Wonderland”
By: Jacob Elyachar Last week, millions tuned in to the pilot episode for Once Upon A Time in Wonderland. Viewers saw Alice return to Wonderland with the Knave of Hearts and the White Rabbit as they tried to find Alice’s true love: Cyrus the Genie. But little did they know, their return was plotted by […]
Jake’s Take On…The Five Reasons Why I Love “Once Upon A Time in Wonderland”
By: Jacob Elyachar Once Upon A Time in Wonderland (OUATIW) is one of my favorite new shows of the 2013-14 season! In fact, I also think it is probably one of the best spin-offs that have aired in the 2010s…. so far! Here are several of the reasons why I love (and why you should […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 14, 2013
By: Jacob Elyachar Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, I look at new material from music icons Sir Paul McCartney and Willie Nelson and today’s biggest hitmakers: Gavin DeGraw, Justin Bieber and Pentatonix. New by Sir Paul McCartney For his sixteenth studio album, the legendary musician turned to producers Mark […]
The Battle Rounds begin on “The Voice: Season Five”
By: Jacob Elyachar 48 artists have done the impossible…. please four of the biggest names in the music industry (Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, CeeLo Green and Christina Aguilera). Now in order for them to advance to the Knockout Rounds, they must outperform one another. Welcome to the Battle Rounds! For the next few weeks, […]
Tinker Bell makes her “Once Upon A Time” debut
By: Jacob Elyachar So far this season…Emma and her uncanny crew of heroes have met the vicious Peter Pan in Neverland. But wherever there is Peter Pan…Tinker Bell is always near by! The pixie made her appearance tonight in the Once Upon A Time universe! Is she good or evil? Read on to find out! […]