Podcasts about lex allen

Joseph C. Gioconda (Joe) is a unique combination of a successful trial attorney, and author of several successful horror novels.When Joe was younger, he studied to become a Catholic priest. He attended a prep Seminary, but decided that he wanted a secular life, so he attended Yale Law School and became a lawyer.He then used his writing skills and powers of persuasion to publish several novels and short stories in the horror and historical fiction genres.Joe's BooksHis first novel, The Pope's Butcher, became an Amazon best-seller one week after its release and has received widespread critical acclaim for its incredible historical accuracy and research as well as page-turning style. It is based on the true story of a serial killer in the medieval Vatican.His second novel, Salem's Ropes, is based on the true story of the Ropes Mansion in Salem, Massachusetts.He is also publishing an anthology of 33 horror-themed short stories called Fleeting Chills, written by himself and several diverse authors from around the world.His upcoming third novel, Katrina's Crosses, will tell the story of a law student in New Orleans investigating 'cold cases' who discovers a shocking pattern to ritual murders.Book Reviews:★ "Exhaustively researched and brilliantly executed...A riveting read." -- The Prairies Book Review★ "The Pope's Butcher is top-notch writing, the best book I've read this year, and I'm looking forward to Joseph C. Gioconda's second novel, Salem's Ropes." -- Lex Allen, Reader's Favorite Book Review★ "Immersing the reader in the bloody but fascinating world of medieval witch trials, Joseph Gioconda's debut is a thrilling take on a little-known historical episode." -- Indie Reader Book Review★ "A dark, well-researched story centered on the Inquisition's most notorious killer. With evocative prose and careful research, Gioconda captures the nuances of medieval Church politics and the frank realities of the prejudices of the time." -- BookLife by Publisher's Weekly★ "From the first chapter, I was hooked as the book is a real page turner! I love that the book is inspired by actual history and that the author provides great details about the true horror in the medieval Vatican!" -- NetGalley Reviewer★ "I loved the world building as well as the absolutely authentic feel. Institoris is as twisted a character as one can have, but the scariest part is that he was real. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author." -- GoodReads Reviewer★ "The Pope's Butcher is one of those novels that leaves you thinking about what was, what is, and what will be in the next hundred years. Now that's good writing!" -- Viga Boland, Reader's Favorite Book Review

This beauty just had a birthday and turned 25, so everybody send her a happy birthday message! Lex is young and wise. She follows her gut instinct and intuition. She isn’t scared to take big, scary leaps for life and love. Lex and Jimmie were set up to meet at his show from mutual friends. Lex is a nurse and came straight from work in her scrubs, naturally beautiful and confident without even trying. It was pretty immediate sparks for them. The first car trip they took, Jimmie leaned over and kissed her at a stoplight. Their instant chemistry gives Simon and Daphne from Bridgerton a run for their money. The next show he invited Lex to, he changed the words to his song to say “kissing at a stoplight,” then he walked through the crowd and laid one on Lex. I love their love story. It’s full of passion and willingness to dive all in. Lex shares with me what she’s learned from being a mama, how life has changed in so many ways the past year, the lessons learned from being a Nurse and handling life and death plus the rocket ship ride of Jimmie’s fame. Lex is so down to earth and relatable while being a total smoke-show sweet heart. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

So for the first ever Imagine MKE Fantasy Draft this week, it probably would have been more appropriate to have a fantasy draft of Christmas songs but as you know, one MacArthur Antigua hates the genre and so here we are on Christmas week with the inaugural Imagine MKE Fantasy Draft: Best Milwaukee Food Day edition (thanks to https://headgum.com/all-fantasy-everything (All Fantasy Everything), who inspired the idea).  News and notes (00:50); Fantasy Eats Draft: Drafting Your Perfect Food Day in Milwaukee! (12:25); Mac holds a "random" lottery to assign himself the second pick (18:45); Finally, the first pick of the draft (22:45); Shenanigans with the 24th overall pick (46:20), A few more restaurants that we would have liked to have picked (1:02:58); Easter Eggs (1:13:16) Once you finish listening, https://secure.everyaction.com/xBN2u35GnkuZVHMKYDbfJw2 (cast your vote here) for who had the best Food Draft to win a delicious treat from one of the restaurants in the winner's draft slate!  Audio transitions: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7atE55vExM4e6UD6ZqpqMa (Let Go, by Lex Allen) (Spotify) E207 Ephemera: https://imaginemke.org/covid-19-resources/milwaukee-county-cares-act-relief-program.php (Milwaukee County CARES for Arts and Culture) https://imaginemke.org/covid-19-resources/mke-artist-relief-fund.php (Holiday Artist Relief Fund) (https://www.thedocksiders.com/event/the-docksiders-new-years-eve-live-stream/ (buy tickets to the Docksiders NYE show)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVPphjzMYe4 (Annual Event: Looking Back, Imagining Forward) Support this podcast

So for the first ever Imagine MKE Fantasy Draft this week, it probably would have been more appropriate to have a fantasy draft of Christmas songs but as you know, one MacArthur Antigua hates the genre and so here we are on Christmas week with the inaugural Imagine MKE Fantasy Draft: Best Milwaukee Food Day edition (thanks to https://headgum.com/all-fantasy-everything (All Fantasy Everything), who inspired the idea).  News and notes (00:50); Fantasy Eats Draft: Drafting Your Perfect Food Day in Milwaukee! (12:25); Mac holds a "random" lottery to assign himself the second pick (18:45); Finally, the first pick of the draft (22:45); Shenanigans with the 24th overall pick (46:20), A few more restaurants that we would have liked to have picked (1:02:58); Easter Eggs (1:13:16) Once you finish listening, https://secure.everyaction.com/xBN2u35GnkuZVHMKYDbfJw2 (cast your vote here) for who had the best Food Draft to win a delicious treat from one of the restaurants in the winner's draft slate!  Audio transitions: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7atE55vExM4e6UD6ZqpqMa (Let Go, by Lex Allen) (Spotify) E207 Ephemera: https://imaginemke.org/covid-19-resources/milwaukee-county-cares-act-relief-program.php (Milwaukee County CARES for Arts and Culture) https://imaginemke.org/covid-19-resources/mke-artist-relief-fund.php (Holiday Artist Relief Fund) (https://www.thedocksiders.com/event/the-docksiders-new-years-eve-live-stream/ (buy tickets to the Docksiders NYE show)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVPphjzMYe4 (Annual Event: Looking Back, Imagining Forward) Support this podcast

This week, the gang welcomes Sara Eskrich, Executive Director of Democracy Found, to the pod to talk about how growing up in a rich arts ecosystem informed her leadership, the modern story about civics, and her work driving common sense reforms to save our democracy. On behalf of Christmas music, the public declares war on Mac (0:20); Imagine these Holidays: Holiday Artist Relief Fund, MKE CARES for Arts and Culture, Light the Hoan, and Annual Event (7:22); Sara Eskrich joins the pod (17:25); Sara's formative arts experiences (20:00); Going into the family business & the idealism necessary to make democracy work (26:57); Democracy Found (34:43); Interlude: Mac's cleaning service landing 747's (49:19); Helping to put "The Politics Industry" book together (50:15); How elected officials are taking to this package of political innovation (52:25); Arts and Culture Czar reign - apparently Madison has one (56:33); Plugs (1:00:43); Wrap up: making civics less lonely and more artful (1:02:55); Outro easter egg: Why is David fighting Jean-Claude Van Damme? (1:08:39)   Follow Sara Eskrich: @saraeskrich Follow and support Democracy Found: https://democracyfound.org/ (Web)  https://gehlporter.com/ ("The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save our Democracy" by Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter) Audio Transitions: https://www.inthevuca.com/ ("Lovely Child" by The VUCA Collective) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8WlvWMJQE ("Let Go," Lex Allen) (YouTube) S2 E5 Ephemera https://www.facebook.com/milwaukeedowntown/videos/377642913340840 (MKE Spirits Bright, featuring the Antigua Shahs (0:19)) (Facebook) https://shermanjeff.medium.com/15-milwaukeeans-including-my-wonderful-family-depicted-in-new-downtown-window-displays-374da35734f7 (David in a downtown holiday storefront display) (Medium) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95-bc1DZovg ("Black Rain" Trailer) (YouTube) https://www.imaginemke.org/covid-19-resources/mke-artist-relief-fund.php (Holiday Artist Relief Fund) https://www.imaginemke.org/covid-19-resources/milwaukee-county-cares-act-relief-program.php (Milwaukee CARES for Arts and Culture) https://www.lightthehoan.com/pages/shine-a-light (Light the Hoan's Shine a Light) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=men-vp5jvzI (School House Rock: I'm Only a Bill) (Youtube) https://hbr.org/podcast/2020/06/applying-porters-five-forces-to-fix-u-s-politics (Harvard Business School Idea Cast: Applying Porter's Five Forces to Fix U.S. Politics) Subscribe: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-this-podcast/id1498274745 (Apple Podcasts) / http://open.spotify.com/show/29BQ7G7y4mzdPiHx6dlqhH (Spotify) / http://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaW1hZ2luZS10aGlzLXBvZGNhc3Qv (Google) / http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/imagine-this-podcast (Stitcher) Support this podcast

This week, the gang welcomes Sara Eskrich, Executive Director of Democracy Found, to the pod to talk about how growing up in a rich arts ecosystem informed her leadership, the modern story about civics, and her work driving common sense reforms to save our democracy. On behalf of Christmas music, the public declares war on Mac (0:20); Imagine these Holidays: Holiday Artist Relief Fund, MKE CARES for Arts and Culture, Light the Hoan, and Annual Event (7:22); Sara Eskrich joins the pod (17:25); Sara's formative arts experiences (20:00); Going into the family business & the idealism necessary to make democracy work (26:57); Democracy Found (34:43); Interlude: Mac's cleaning service landing 747's (49:19); Helping to put "The Politics Industry" book together (50:15); How elected officials are taking to this package of political innovation (52:25); Arts and Culture Czar reign - apparently Madison has one (56:33); Plugs (1:00:43); Wrap up: making civics less lonely and more artful (1:02:55); Outro easter egg: Why is David fighting Jean-Claude Van Damme? (1:08:39)   Follow Sara Eskrich: @saraeskrich Follow and support Democracy Found: https://democracyfound.org/ (Web)  https://gehlporter.com/ ("The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save our Democracy" by Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter) Audio Transitions: https://www.inthevuca.com/ ("Lovely Child" by The VUCA Collective) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8WlvWMJQE ("Let Go," Lex Allen) (YouTube) S2 E5 Ephemera https://www.facebook.com/milwaukeedowntown/videos/377642913340840 (MKE Spirits Bright, featuring the Antigua Shahs (0:19)) (Facebook) https://shermanjeff.medium.com/15-milwaukeeans-including-my-wonderful-family-depicted-in-new-downtown-window-displays-374da35734f7 (David in a downtown holiday storefront display) (Medium) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95-bc1DZovg ("Black Rain" Trailer) (YouTube) https://www.imaginemke.org/covid-19-resources/mke-artist-relief-fund.php (Holiday Artist Relief Fund) https://www.imaginemke.org/covid-19-resources/milwaukee-county-cares-act-relief-program.php (Milwaukee CARES for Arts and Culture) https://www.lightthehoan.com/pages/shine-a-light (Light the Hoan's Shine a Light) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=men-vp5jvzI (School House Rock: I'm Only a Bill) (Youtube) https://hbr.org/podcast/2020/06/applying-porters-five-forces-to-fix-u-s-politics (Harvard Business School Idea Cast: Applying Porter’s Five Forces to Fix U.S. Politics) Subscribe: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-this-podcast/id1498274745 (Apple Podcasts) / http://open.spotify.com/show/29BQ7G7y4mzdPiHx6dlqhH (Spotify) / http://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaW1hZ2luZS10aGlzLXBvZGNhc3Qv (Google) / http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/imagine-this-podcast (Stitcher) Support this podcast

This week, the gang welcomes Carl Atiya Swanson, Associate Director, Communications and Operations at Springboard for the Arts to the pod...but on the interview, MacArthur goes solo like McCartney... While Carl and Springboard for the Arts are located in Minnesota, they are definitely kindred spirits, and Mac and Carl chew on how the arts and creativity extend our imagination by allowing us to get a little lost, the demands of funding change, the Upper Midwest Emergency Fund Coalition, and how caring for artists and creative workers is part and parcel of caring for the community.  David gives Mac the business about his solo pod and Mac diverts by declaring war on Christmas music (1:13), The Holiday Artist Relief Fund is live! (5:00), Our partnership with Light the Hoan to Shine a Light on Milwaukee's artists and non-profits (9:48), Carl Atiya Swanson joins and shares his origin story (14:20), Efficiency vs. getting lost (23:46), Emergency funds during the pandemic and the launch of the Upper Midwest Emergency Fund Coalition (37:04), What arts and culture public policies have worked in Minnesota (49:30); Plugs (55:05).  Follow Carl Atiya Swanson:  https://www.carlatiyaswanson.com/ (Web) | Social: @catiyas  Follow Springboard for the Arts: https://springboardforthearts.org/ (Web) | Social: @SpringboardArts | Toolkits to Inspire Change and Create Impact: https://springboardexchange.org/ (Springboard Creative Exchange)   Audio Transitions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8WlvWMJQE ("Let Go," Lex Allen) (YouTube) S2 E4 Ephemera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Ye-3C1FC8 ("Wonderful Christmastime" Paul McCartney and Wings) (YouTube) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Days#Spin-offs (Happy Days Spin-Offs) (Wikipedia) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05VK9fnlxJ0 (That time Mork from Ork came to Milwaukee) (YouTube) https://www.imaginemke.org/covid-19-resources/mke-artist-relief-fund.php (Holiday Artist Relief Fund) https://www.lightthehoan.com/pages/shine-a-light (Light the Hoan's Shine a Light) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/11/t-magazine/luca-guadagnino-third-culture-kids.html (Being a Third Culture kid) (NY Times) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w14Tgr3s-pOI6t5g1C4hcYPlfoLoDF72KXieK2v1bA4/edit ("Specter of The Artless City," by Andrew Zitcer, Drexel University) Subscribe: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-this-podcast/id1498274745 (Apple Podcasts) / http://open.spotify.com/show/29BQ7G7y4mzdPiHx6dlqhH (Spotify) / http://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaW1hZ2luZS10aGlzLXBvZGNhc3Qv (Google) / http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/imagine-this-podcast (Stitcher) Support this podcast

This week, the gang welcomes Carl Atiya Swanson, Associate Director, Communications and Operations at Springboard for the Arts to the pod...but on the interview, MacArthur goes solo like McCartney... While Carl and Springboard for the Arts are located in Minnesota, they are definitely kindred spirits, and Mac and Carl chew on how the arts and creativity extend our imagination by allowing us to get a little lost, the demands of funding change, the Upper Midwest Emergency Fund Coalition, and how caring for artists and creative workers is part and parcel of caring for the community.  David gives Mac the business about his solo pod and Mac diverts by declaring war on Christmas music (1:13), The Holiday Artist Relief Fund is live! (5:00), Our partnership with Light the Hoan to Shine a Light on Milwaukee's artists and non-profits (9:48), Carl Atiya Swanson joins and shares his origin story (14:20), Efficiency vs. getting lost (23:46), Emergency funds during the pandemic and the launch of the Upper Midwest Emergency Fund Coalition (37:04), What arts and culture public policies have worked in Minnesota (49:30); Plugs (55:05).  Follow Carl Atiya Swanson:  https://www.carlatiyaswanson.com/ (Web) | Social: @catiyas  Follow Springboard for the Arts: https://springboardforthearts.org/ (Web) | Social: @SpringboardArts | Toolkits to Inspire Change and Create Impact: https://springboardexchange.org/ (Springboard Creative Exchange)   Audio Transitions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM8WlvWMJQE ("Let Go," Lex Allen) (YouTube) S2 E4 Ephemera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Ye-3C1FC8 ("Wonderful Christmastime" Paul McCartney and Wings) (YouTube) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Days#Spin-offs (Happy Days Spin-Offs) (Wikipedia) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05VK9fnlxJ0 (That time Mork from Ork came to Milwaukee) (YouTube) https://www.imaginemke.org/covid-19-resources/mke-artist-relief-fund.php (Holiday Artist Relief Fund) https://www.lightthehoan.com/pages/shine-a-light (Light the Hoan's Shine a Light) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/11/t-magazine/luca-guadagnino-third-culture-kids.html (Being a Third Culture kid) (NY Times) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w14Tgr3s-pOI6t5g1C4hcYPlfoLoDF72KXieK2v1bA4/edit ("Specter of The Artless City," by Andrew Zitcer, Drexel University) Subscribe: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-this-podcast/id1498274745 (Apple Podcasts) / http://open.spotify.com/show/29BQ7G7y4mzdPiHx6dlqhH (Spotify) / http://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaW1hZ2luZS10aGlzLXBvZGNhc3Qv (Google) / http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/imagine-this-podcast (Stitcher) Support this podcast

SHIFTING.... Over the past few weeks we have had deep discussions about what we are learning individually and how we will use this energy to re-align our mission. While we are so proud of what we have created, we are also profoundly aware of our shortcomings when it has come to sharing BIPOC voices. We take full accountability of this and are currently focusing on making enlightened changes to our platform. Moving forward into our second year of podcasting, we are determined to AMPLIFY, DIVERSIFY and promote INCLUSION through our guests, topics and social media. SHI(F)T HAPPENS is 100% our passion project. We create these episodes because we love connecting with incredible humans and are excited to continue to do so! Currently, we are taking time to actively re-evaluate, educate ourselves and create new content with amazing guests. While we do this, please enjoy a re-release of our conversation with Milwaukee’s own, Lex Allen in which they discuss their artistry, activism and authenticity.    In solidarity,  Dev, Tash and Jess 

Alex Állen é artista plástico, designer e jornalista piauiense neste podcast ele nos fala sobre seus cinco anos de carreira e sua participação no circuito europeu de arte contemporânea. Te convido para conhecer junto comigo esse artista que vem fazendo a diferença nas artes do Piauí.

 Artistry, Activism and Authenticity with Lex Allen  On episode 15 we are joined by Milwaukee's own, Lex Allen. Based out of Milwaukee, WI. Lex Allen is a Soul Pop singer/songwriter that connects all ages, genders, genres and races at their over-the-top emotional, roller-coaster of a live show. Lex creates musical space for those seeking something to help through the hurt and connects with those needing inspiration to help them see their self worth. They make music for that 5 a.m. listener who wants something loud and maybe a little ratchet to get them through their day. Allen's music breathes love and liberation. Lex (who uses they/them pronouns) joins us to discuss their unique path to success and how their deep roots in the community has shaped them as an artist and individual. We delve into the many creative avenues in which Lex explores, and the process of bringing projects to fruition. They explain how being a black, queer, non-binary person has fueled their mission to be an activist, which they are best able to do by being their true self. Lex brings authenticity and a no-apologies attitude not only to their music, but to the way they live their life. We also chat about: Where they find creative inspiration Performing for Obama!!!! Their experience with Radio Milwaukee's Backline  Resources:  Website: www.theofficiallex.com Instagram: @theofficiallex Mentioned: Backline, Bash, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck 

This week I sat down w neo-soul pop singer Lex Allen. He had been selected as an artist for Backline - a 12-week accelerator that amplified his music career and took him to New York, LA, and London. His latest single "I.D.E.N.T.I.T.Y" just came out with a music video, and his latest album "Table 7: Sinners & Saints" came out last year. We had Bacardi w pineapple as we discussed finding his sound over the years, challenging norms, mental health and music, meanings behind his songs, and what he is working on now. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-slowey/support

It's the last week of Pride Month, and Jake Austin is back! This week, the Jakes catch up, talk celebrating being queer in non-queer spaces, and chat with non-binary singer-songwriter, Lex Allen (@theofficiallex).Follow Jake Austin on Twitter and Instagram at @loljakewutudoin. Follow Jake Boston at @OfficialSheryl4 on Twitter and @RealJaRule on Instagram. Follow the podcast: @Juicewith2Jakes

Our local target got a facelift; the kind that is just enough to make you do a double take, but nothing to drastic, from far away you wouldn't even be able to tell. Drew is also trying drink 3 from the variety pack. Plus the audience is alittle squeaky in this episode. As usual, also discussing the local music scene and recent WAMI award winners! Take  a Listen!

It is time folks. The elusive foreign correspondent, Logan, finally makes it on the mic. He is joined by Matt, Allyson, Molly, Kaity, Haylee, and Micah. This wacky group watches Free Fall, a German film about two policemen who share more than a bunk. Will there Allyson yell about proper reading ettiquette? Will Molly poison anyone? You will have to listen to find out. Stick around until the very end for some great bloopers! Thanks to Lex Allen for his song "Cream and Sugar." Matt Grennier: (notthatmatty) Twitter/instagram/snapchatAllyson Smith: (thistle_wik) InstaMolly Willson (wilmobaggins) TumblrHaylee (Butterbeflyin) Tumblr p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'} Kaity (kander93) Tumblr

Listen to host DJ Shawna talk to singer Lex Allen and listen to a preview of his new song "Let Go"

Jordan and Piet discuss the Bands To Watch: Best of 2018 concert happening this Saturday at 88Nine. It features Buffalo Gospel, Dead Horses, Field Report, Versio Curs, Luxi and Lex Allen.

Jordan and Piet discuss the Bands To Watch: Best of 2018 concert happening this Saturday at 88Nine. It features Buffalo Gospel, Dead Horses, Field Report, Versio Curs, Luxi and Lex Allen.

WMSE is excited to be back once again at Club Garibaldi for our monthly Local/Live segments. On Tuesday, October 2, we welcome Milwaukee’s “retro”-electronic brother duo, Immortal Girlfriend for a live show and interview on-site and over the airwaves that YOU can join! Milwaukee’s Immortal Girlfriend is a fresh “retro” brother duo of William and Kevin Bush, who use atmospheric layering of electronics to wash over their melodic vocals. While the heart and soul of their sounds might be immersed in nostalgia, their sound is thoroughly modern and akin to chill + synth wave outfits like Washed Out, SURVIVE and Bonobo. In their spare creative time, Immortal Girlfriend also operate as producers out of a music studio in Lannon, laying down sounds for a growing list of Milwaukee artists, including WebsterX and Lex Allen. Although Immortal Girlfriend have been active on the scene for a brief time, the two go far back with their initial collaborative creations in their parents’ basement. Those creative days have produced their debut ‘Daybreak’ EP (released in 2017) and the single “Summer Dream” (released in May of this year). Immortal Girlfriend has graced the stage of Summerfest, Turner Hall Ballroom, Cactus Club and more, supporting diverse bills of music ranging from pop, soul, hip hop and electronic.

Lex Allen performed during the AlleyWayz concert series on August 19, a combination of music and art in the Black Cat Alley District of Milwaukee’s East Side. This is a live recording of that event. * Advisory - Explicit Language *

Lex Allen wants LGBTQ youth to know: “you are beautiful, loved, worthy…just the as you are.” These are the words he wished he had heard growing up. Young people from the LGBTQ community—and anyone driving around the city—will soon see that message on area billboards, thanks to a new partnership between Milwaukee artist Lex Allen

Lex Allen wants LGBTQ youth to know: “you are beautiful, loved, worthy…just as you are.” These are the words he wished he had heard growing up. Young people from the LGBTQ community—and anyone driving around the city—will soon see that message on area billboards, thanks to a new partnership between Milwaukee artist Lex Allen and

Milwaukee’s Siren (Katie Lafond), has solidified her presence in the scene with her memorable appearances and recordings with locals New Age Narcissism, Lex Allen, WebsterX and Kiings (listen to “Exoskeletal Love”, here). Siren’s stage presence and pipes make a statement that is truly her own, even with echoes of Adele, Grimes, Beyoncé and Amy Winehouse. As Siren ventures into releasng a debut solo album, she’s sure to bring that notoriety to a new level.

“Milwaukee native Lex Allen, is reinventing old soul for a new generation, with his own sound that has been dubbed “Soul Pop with a kick”. He has been compared to new aged singers John Legend and Justin Timberlake, with the articulation of indie powerhouse Jason Mraz. “Dare to be different” is the motto he lives by through and through, it’s evident in his enlightened lyrical style that is way beyond his years.” From Tap Milwaukee: “Produced by Q The Sun, “This Is Our Year” is Lex Allen’s newest joint and it’s bangin’. Off top, the beat is just funky with it’s thick bass and hype drums. Then with Lex’s voice on top and a guest verse from Lorde Fredd33, this not only gets you hype, but it gives you that drive to make things happen.”