"I’m sharing a story that has to do with what we all go through to come to ourselves and get to that new level of who we are — the grit, the fun, the sadness, the joy, the change, and everything else in between."

On paper, it might have looked like a step backwards. In reality, it was the move that moved everything forward.

Cool-ass music, real conversation, and a room full of people who stay out the way but always end up in the right place.

Celebrating Seven Years of Jams at Fresh Oranges

I dropped Setting Intentions on April 6. The song came out of a weird space I’ve been in lately. I’ve been figuring out how to balance working a job and still feeling like I’m building something for myself. I’ve had moments where I’m like, I don’t know if I’m meant to work a job at all. Then I turn around and realize the job is actually giving me the space to think, create, and move toward what I actually want. Before this, I was freelancing, and Creative Bay was mostly what

Houston’s Moody Center for the Arts hosted Spring Fling, an evening where music, art, and community came together. Students, faculty, and visitors gathered on the terrace to explore interactive exhibits and experience a live performance by Raveena, whose dreamy blend of pop and R&B closed the night with energy, reflection, and soul.

October 16, 2025 at Smart Financial Centre, I pulled up early on purpose. The last time I was there for Jill Scott, I missed half the show just trying to get into the parking lot. The venue is great once you’re inside, but getting there can be a mess, so this time I wasn’t taking any chances. Earlier that day, I had been in communication with the Free Nationals’ manager, just letting him know I was around and down to shoot some behind-the-scenes if needed. Nothing too officia