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Interview with Audrey Birnbaum, Speaker, Author and TV Personality
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readAudrey Birnbaum is a speaker and an author and is featured in national media and TV including ABC TV, CBS TV, CW TV, FOX TV and more. Her new book …
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Leesa Csolak has forty plus years working with the parents of talented children, teens and young adults. She has trained and managed many students, who as minors, went on to professional work …
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Paul Amorese is an American drummer and percussionist from Rochester, New York. He has performed and toured with a variety of musical groups, including Bacci, the WMDs, The Commuters, Jack …
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Interview with actress, producer, writer Nicole Peplinski
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readToday we’d like to introduce you to Nicole Peplinski. Nicole is an Italian American Actress, Writer, Producer and Host. Nicole is known for Scrap (2022), General Hospital (1963) and The …
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Paris Munro is a nonbinary LGBTQ+ host on Gaydio Breakfast and is on the voting academy for the Brit Awards, TV & Radio Presenter.
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Robert Wolf is a sought-after speaker and author and is featured in media and TV including NBC TV, FOX TV, CBS TV, and ABC TV and many more. We caught up …
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Matthew Alec is a jazz and popular music saxophonist, founder and Executive Producer at Cleveland Time Records, and bandleader for the high-energy jazz fusion group Matthew Alec and The Soul …
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Ramone Hamilton is an actor, voice actor, and singer. The 16-year-old is known for playing the leading voice of George in the Dreamworks Animated series “Captain Underpants,” Coop in Disney …
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April Sheris is a serial entrepreneur, author, creative visionary for young entrepreneurs. She is the CEO of Upland Avenue Productions and Upland Tea House –
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Veronica is an American actress and model born and raised near Long Beach, CA. Growing up as a dancer influenced her desire to perform throughout her life.
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Hrisheek Panchmatia is a film Producer who has been on projects such as ‘Get Lost’, (Terrance Howard, James Cromwell), Ridley Scott’s ‘House of Gucci’, (Lady Gaga & Al Pacino), and ‘Napoleon’. …
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Rob Ciano’s journey as a filmmaker began at the age of 8 when he started acting in community theater musicals. He quickly learned about the relationship between artist and audience …
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Adam Lupis is an Italian Canadian Actor and Talk Show Host living in Toronto, Canada.
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Kawanna Lewis is a certified trainer focused on empowering and informing clients to reach their fitness goals through functional techniques and affirmations. She blends high-energy movements and balance to facilitate her sessions. …
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Nigerian American born singer/songwriter Janeliasoul developed her love of music while growing up in Nigeria. Learning traditional Yoruba folk songs led to her discovering other musical genres, such as, Soul …
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Natasha McCrea is the founder of Love CEO Institute and creator of the Feel Good Method. She is a multi-passionate coach, speaker, actress and author who will coach you how …
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Interview with Nora Sänger
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readMeet Nora Sänger, Singer. Songwriter. Mother. Storyteller. Content creator. LateBloomer.
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Interview with Melli Monaco
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readBorn and raised in Neuilly-sur-Marne, an urban suburb of Paris, Melli Monaco had a troubled upbringing. She was able to find some peace in the sounds of Booba, Doc Gyneco …
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Mikalyn’s ascent in the music business has been, in some respects, an atypical journey thus far. She gained an initial unconventional foothold when a Brazilian record label discovered her original, …
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Sophia is a singer, writer, performer and producer based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Delicately dancing between infectious pop, spellbinding R&B and silky neo-soul, Sophia’s music is a hypnotic blend of her love …
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Interview with Masaki Araya
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readMasaki Araya, the Midwestern-born and bred Asian-American artist, loves to wear many hats when it comes to professionally creative works. The EMMY® Award-nominee has solely and collaboratively involved behind the …
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Interview with Rachael Sage
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readSince founding her own label MPress Records two decades ago, NYC-based alt-pop artist Rachael Sage has steadily released a slew of vibrant, dynamic albums described by Goldmine Magazine as “mesmerizing…thoughtful, pensive and flush with an …
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April Sheris is a serial entrepreneur, author, creative visionary for young entrepreneurs and CEO of Upland Avenue Productions – a diverse portfolio of publishing, media, and technology properties.
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After Immigrating to the United States from Sudan at a young age, Yahya used the styles and sounds of contemporary Hip-Hop to develop his own language and communicate in his …
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Kiwi singer-songwriter Alannah Prins had all the makings of a great performer. With a background in acting, dancing, and modeling, it was only natural the triple-threat added yet another weapon …
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Interview with Garrett Paknis
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readAlluring, captivating and sensual. These are just a few words that describe NYC born, London-based queer performance artist Garrett Paknis
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Interview with Oli Jogvansson
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readÓli Jógvansson (in English often spelled Oli Jogvansson), born 1969) is a Faroese songwriter/composer. He is the co-owner of Baroli Music, which he and Bardur Haberg founded in 2006.
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Interview with Natty Paynter
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readA rough-cut gem on the indie-pop scene, Natty thrives on experimenting with the feelings and emotions she’s able to portray in her music by being as authentic as possible and …
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Interview with Johnny Ashby
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readJohnny Ashby is a British singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. Ashby found a love for music through his dad’s mixtapes. As a teen, he played guitar in various bands …
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Interview with Carter Brady
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readCarter Brady is an American musician and singer-songwriter whose love of performing is relentless. Raised in the small town of Pelham, NY just outside NYC, there is just something about his …
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Interview with Fox Revett
by Divine Magazine 3 minutes readA choir boy gone rogue, Fox Revett is a Toronto singer-songwriter and producer. Fox has a background in classical voice and composition, but chases the highs of bubble gum basslines, …
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Interview with Produced by a Girl
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readProduced by a Girl, aka Mary Knoblock, aka DJMEK, is an EDM Artist & Composer who started the Produced by a Girl platform, movement and gateway for female producers, and …
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Mary Keey is an unbelievably hypnotic pop artist, which will have you dancing in the street.
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Interview with Krissi Hunter
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readKrissi Hunter is a Canadian pop artist hailing from Ontario, Canada. Her sound is upbeat, unique, and fresh – inspired by retro dance-pop and house music, with ’60s to ’80s …
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Interview with Anna Thompson
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readAnna Thompson was born to entertain. Sure, loads of kids like to sing, but Anna entertained. When she was small, she fell in love with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” and, …
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Interview with Joey Stuckey
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readJoey Stuckey is the Official Music Ambassador of his hometown of Macon, Georgia. Joey spends every moment living life to the fullest and sharing his story and inspirational spirit through …
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Jen Eagle is a Danish independent singer and songwriter. She also produces music and often records her vocals in her home studio in Copenhagen. Summer 2020 she published the song ‘You …
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7Descent is a rock band out of Tennessee, consisting of four members, Ishmael Herring (Milo) on vocals, Ed Taylor on guitar, Brian Coffey on bass, and Andrew Cremmins (A.J.) on …
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Interview with Ronley Teper
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readChildren at heart who love comedic, satirical, poetic, theatric, yet at times serious storytelling alongside truly magical music and visuals, should prepare themselves for the surprising world of Ronley Teper.
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Interview with Chad Bushnell
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readIf there was a true authentic spirit to cross the threshold of Country Music with Christian standards, it would be Chad Bushnell.
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Everyone wants to stay young. Crownz is no exception. Comprised of 3 ambitious twenty-somethings – Karly, Bryce & Christian.
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Rikan is an American Hip Hop artist who resides in Brooklyn, NY. Throughout his life, Rikan spentmost of his time moving across the U.S. from NewYork to Oregon and parts …
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Interview with Kevin Whelan
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readAeon Station’s Observatory is an epic statement more than a decade in the making, with miles of timeless melodies and the kind of overpowering songwriting that will reaffirm your belief in life …
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Growing up in France, Cha:dy started a girl band with her high school classmates, performing in various Paris venues. Moving to London in 2015 to focus on her solo career, …
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Lu.Ci started singing from a young age, studying music and performing in musicals. She started writing poetry at the age of 12. “I remember when I was younger and I …
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Interview with Laura Cheadle
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readIf you’re longing for some real music that you can feel in your heart, lyrics that speak to your soul, and a live performance with the power to blow the …
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Interview with Kyle Trippy
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readBorn and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Kyle started experimenting with production on his laptop when he was 16 years old. He’s always been into technology and audio, so the intricacy …
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Growing up in a large, lively Filipino-Polish-American household, the six-piece—whose name comes from the first initial of its members’ names from youngest to oldest: Jared, Angelique, Gabriel, Manjo, Alyssa and …
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Clockwise On Fire is the musical union of longtime friends and collaborators Tim Arnold [Good Old War, Anthony Green] and Brian Lynch.
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Pulling inspiration from multiple genres and experimenting with sound in a way that is still distinctly Wilmah, Matt Connolly(vocal/guitar) and Will O’Connor (bass) are constantly pushing boundaries in their sound and vision to rewrite what …
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Welcome to the world of versatile songwriter Zac Pajak: who’s as comfortable contributing to hit music for artists as diverse as Major Lazer and McFly as he is delivering his …
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Interview with Ayane Yamazaki
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readAyane Yamazaki was debuted in Japan at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL when she was a teenager and debuted worldwide distribution with the album “LIFE” from AWAL in the UK in 2019.
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Juliana is a New York native and L.A.-based singer-songwriter, writing Americana, blues and pop-inspired tunes.
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Behind the name ‘Marineris’ is Alex, a 23-year-old singer, songwriter and producer obsessed with creating his musical world from scratch, from writing the songs, to production to creating his music …
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Interview with Megan Knight
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readMegan Knight is a soulful and steadfast Country-Alternative singer-songwriter from Williamstown, NJ. Knight began playing guitar at the age of twelve, and soon after started performing locally at thirteen. Her …
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esmerelda is 23-year-old British-Afghan artist, songwriter and producer AKA Charlotte Samady. The artist released her debut EP ‘Nostalgia’ in 2018 under the moniker LUNA, which garnered support from the likes …
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Interview with Emily Henry
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readEmily Henry is a DC-based singer-songwriter who performs her own personal brand of elegant electro-infused indie pop. Known for her powerful yet sweet vocals and authentic musical instinct, she has …
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Interview with Andrew Thomases
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readAt the heart of Andrew Thomases’ music is one thing: he wants to stir curiosity in the hearts of his listeners. Whether it’s through singing about current events, bringing humor …
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Interview with Natalie Layne
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readGrowing up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Natalie Layne was constantly surrounded by music. Her family instilled in her a love of music from a young age as she watched her …
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Naomi Sky is a singer-songwriter, dancer, and model that is originally from Arlington, Virginia but grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Naomi Sky is a recent graduate of the University of …
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Interview with Marie Naffah
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readBridging the gap between Florence and The Machine and Aretha Franklin, Marie is a truly multifaceted artist who thrives on being able to experiment with her music. Drawing inspiration from …
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Interview with Salt Ashes
by Divine Magazine 0 minutes readBrighton-based singer Salt Ashesaka Veiga Sanchez, lover of UK electronic music, burst into the dance music scene with her signature dark songs and melodies with a zeitgeist club sound, all …
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Interview with Pop Artist Melroze
by Divine Magazine 1 minutes readInspired by vulnerability and being her true self, Nashville-based pop artist Melroze is not afraid of sharing the realities of her resilient character through her music. Influenced by dark pop, …
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Interview with Gal Musette
by Divine Magazine 1 minutes readGal Musette is the nom de plum of Grace Freeman, a musical prodigy who began writing piano based lyrical compositions and performing at open mics in her home city of San Clemente, CA at …
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Interview with Rebecca McCartney
by Divine Magazine 1 minutes readRebecca McCartney returns to the city where she was raised by a family of musicians and nerds, now with her own sound and much to say. She grew up immersed …
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Liv Byrne is a 20 -year-old singer, songwriter, and producer based in New York City. Originally from South Florida, Liv started writing and performing music at the age of just …
Meet Filmmaker Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad and Comedian Abdallah Jasim
Divine was delighted to recently interview the creators of a new super-hero comic book series called Crestar and the Knight Stallion. Issue #2 released on August 23rd and has already sold out …
Sainty Nelsen is a 3x Emmy Award, Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, GLAAD Award, Drama League Award, and Outer Critic Circle Award Winning actor and producer.
Cody Renee Cameron made her big screen debut playing a corpse in a disturbing necromancy scene with Jena Malone in the cult classic, The Neon Demon, directed by Nicolas Refn.
Jonathan Stoddard grew up in the Bay Area to a psychiatrist, a psychologist and three older siblings…wait, back up. I know you what you’re thinking, “Wow, he must be really …
Preston Corbell is an American stuntman and actor, known for working on the WB/CW drama series One Tree Hill (2003-2012) and the CW series The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017). He has …
Heather Burwell is an author, singer, actress, model and chaplain. Her latest book, “Grief Doesn’t Do Math” reveals her unpredictable journey of unexpected life tragedy and shares encouraging words from …
Interview with Zaher Saleh
Zaher Saleh was born in Lebanon to Palestinian n refugees and raised in Canfield, Ohio, where he spent his summers as a teen, eventually attending high school and college there. …
Interview with Liam Davis
As a native New Yorker, Liam Davis grew up influenced by an array of music. While his father’s love of classic rock engraved the iconic soundprints of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Pink …
Getting to know Niteworks
The band, comprising Innes Strachan (synth/keys), Allan MacDonald (pipes), Christopher Nicolson (bass) and Ruairidh Graham (drums), grew up together on the Isle of Skye, giving them an appreciation for Gaelic culture and music. Their traditional roots, paired with …
Jaxon is a true born and bread Austin artist with a sound that reflects and brings together his city and I believe this is why he has been so successful …
Getting to know The Reveal
The Reveal is a trippy blues, funk-punk, rap-rock trio that got lost in the desert.
Ting Lin is a multilingual, multitalented artist with international music influences. With lyrics that are inspired by the complexities of life, to melodies that pull on your heartstrings and sounds …
As an Afro-German artist with Congolese roots, Albi X’s music is contagiously energetic, effortlessly blending high energy hip-hop beats with a lyrical language fusion of Lingala, French and English for …
Interview with Boy Pierce
Boy Pierce is a rapper and producer from Wilmington, DE. His music has been featured on CNN, Barstool Sports, and Adweek, and he’s performed at New York City’s Webster Hall …
Interview with Jude Shuma
Life may be cold in Chicago, but Illinois-based alt-rocker Jude Shuma keeps warm with creativity and ambition, staying true to himself and dedicated to his craft even when the odds …
Interview with Dominique Simone
Dominique Simone’s soulful vocals and velvety tone are what sets her apart as one to watch in 2021. Citing Jorja Smith, Lianne La Havas and Kiana Ledé as her biggest …
Interview with Linn Willner
Linn Willner is a singer/songwriter from Sweden. Linn recently released her new single Morro Bay.
Interview with Brianna Ruelas
Brianna Ruelas is a Dallas Based Music Industry Strategist, Singer-Songwriter, Reality TV Music Coach, Online Course Creator, and Best Selling Author to “Make Reality TV Your Reality.”
Wet for Her’s beginnings started off with an intention to change how queer women and queer people were represented in the sex toy industry. 12 years ago, Wet for Her …
Interview with Jake Francis
As a little boy, Jake always had a love for country music. Born and raised in Coral Springs, Florida, he grew up with a love for competition and sports. He …
Interview with Justin Kemp
Justin was born and raised in Hobbs, New Mexico on the Texas Border. Growing up in a musical family he was heavily influenced by the great Merle Haggard, George Jones, …
Interview with Sofia Lafuente
Born in the United States and raised across Europe by her American father and Spanish mother, Sofia Lafuente turned to music at an early age as a form of escapism …
Interview with “Arthur the Artiste*”
Arthur Forcione a.k.a “Arthur The Artiste*” is a multi-talented singer-songwriter who is ready to change the status quo of the music industry. A very different and uniquely wired musician Arthur …
Robert Laupert (born in Frankfurt am Main) is a German folk pop musician and singer-songwriter who performs under the stage name L’aupaire.
Interview with Joshua Red Uttech
Joshua Red Uttech grew up in Eastgate, a suburb of Bellevue, WA. His music is sometimes described as a mix of Chris Cornell and The Beatles, with touches of pop, …
Incase We Crash (IWC) is a pop-punk band who pride themselves on their authentic and unapologetic sound that gives you something your ears want to hear. Influenced by bands of …
Dr. Rebecca Thomley is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Orion Associates, a management organization providing management services to related and unrelated, for-profit and non-profit companies primarily in the …
Interview with Anne Bennett
Salem, Massachusetts, best known for its witchy past, has an eerie energy that might ward some away. Salem native Anne Bennett absorbed this dark mystery and found comfort in the …
Interview with Tarah Who?
This duo is the powerhouse team of Tarah Carpenter and Coralie Herve. LA based by way of France, they are today’s answer to the alt/punk rock of the 1990’s. They …
Interview with Virginia Sweet
Virginia Sweet puts an energetic and modern twist to the classic sounds of southern rock. Influenced by the likes of The Allman Brothers, Black Sabbath, and Gov’t Mule among others, Virginia Sweet’s belief is …
Interview with The Spitfires
The Spitfires made a name for themselves in the late 90’s and early 00’s not only for their raucous, beer-soaked live shows, but also for their well-crafted rock songs. They …
Interview with Amanda Cunningham
Amanda Cunningham grew up in Westminster, MD and now lives in Reston, VA. She studied African American history and worked in Digital Marketing for several years before recently deciding to …
Interview with Mark and the Tiger
Mark and the Tiger is the musical moniker of singer/songwriter Mark Haberland and his spiritual partner in crime, Jeffrey Lion (the Tiger). Together they are traveling the world making music, …