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From Buzz to Bond

Ariel Hyatt is years ahead of the curve.As the founder of CyberPR, she’s one of the leading Subject Matter Experts (SMEs, for you business folks) in the music world. From her bio: “She is known throughout the industry for her books, and dedication to education and she loves teaching artists which she has done in […]

D.R.E.A.M. – Through the Mirror: Artist Commentary on Mirrors and the Need For Self-Reflection

Support Life And MusicD.R.E.A.M. Data, Research, Education, Awareness, and Music III. Through the Mirror: Artist Commentary on Mirrors and the Need For Self-Reflection.  The following report has two sections: the first is a sampling of pop culture lyrics references, and the second draws from SLAM: Music Survival Guide transcripts.* Both are focused on artists’ commentary […]

Brian Baker – The Road

The Road – Brian Baker 2025 Akashic BooksArt Direction and Curation: Jennifer Sakai Brian Baker is one of the greatest guitarists of Punk Rock history, with a resume as long as his Gibson’s fretboard, including historic stints with Bad Religion, Minor Threat, Samhain, Dag Nasty, and many others. He’s lived, seen, felt, breathed, and tasted the professional musician lifestyle.  He […]

D.R.E.A.M. – Through the Mirror (cont’d)

Support Life And Music D.R.E.A.M. Data Research Education Awareness and Music III.2. Bonus Content for Support Life and Music D.R,E,A,M, Report III. “Through the Mirror: Artist Commentary on Mirrors and the Need For Self-Reflection.” This is a list of 25 more mirror/reflection-related music references, as seen in the original November 2025 Support Life And Music […]

Support Life And Music Receives Grant from the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation

Incredible news from the S.L.A.M. Universe!Support Life And Music is honored to be a grant recipient of the illustrious Arizona Eastern Star Foundation! The Arizona Eastern Star Foundation, a recognized 501(c)(3) entity, provides grants to support charitable organizations throughout the state. Its mission is to relieve suffering caused by abuse, illness, neglect, or poverty by funding […]

About Time – David Duchovny

About Time – David Duchovny 2025 Akashic Books Poetry, acting, and music have been artistically entwined for centuries, often woven together by the same creatives.  David Duchovny is best-known as a film and television actor – – yes, that guy – – but he’s also made achievements as a novelist, a solo musician, and now […]

D.R.E.A.M. – Here Comes Success

Support Life And Music D.R.E.A.M. Data, Research, Education, Awareness, and Music IV. This D.R.E.A.M. Report made possible through a generous grant by the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation. For more information about the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation, please visithttps://www.azoes.org/az-oes-foundation.html ♫ “I feel I’m on top again, baby.” Love and Rockets Methodology for this report: 72 interview excerpts […]

17 Noteworthy Albums of 2025 

Among S.L.A.M.’s Core Values is a deep appreciation for great music – – especially for the musicians who are making it today. It’s one kind of life for me this music you hear.What follows is a list of 2025 album releases recommended by our Executive Director, Jack Mangan. This is not a Year’s Best countdown, just […]

D.R.E.A.M. – This is How We Do It 

Support Life And Music D.R.E.A.M. Data Research Education Awareness and Music V. This is How We Do It  This D.R.E.A.M. Report made possible through a generous grant by the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation. For more information about the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation, please visithttps://www.azoes.org/az-oes-foundation.html ♫ The first four monthly D.R.E.A.M. reports focused on specific topics […]

S.L.A.M. at NAMM 2026

In the same way that Cons and ComicCons bring fandoms together, the NAMM Show unites the music world every January to celebrate the art and business of music. Community, connection, technology, sound, and wonder merge into one sprawl inside the Anaheim Convention Center.  Wear comfortable shoes.  This is the who’s who music event of the […]