Hi, I’m Riley. I blog about whatever I want.

  • I chose to write about this particular song as an introduction for someone new to mid-20th century Chinese music. Because it is such a great example of how music throughout the period maintains heritage while also transforming to meet modern…

  • 1 oz. Tanqueray Gin1 oz. Chambord1 oz. St. Germain7 oz. Soda Water Muddle a few raspberries and mint leaves. Stir in London dry gin, elderberry liqueur, and raspberry liqueur. Add soda, and optionally, a dash of bitters and a mint…

  • This poem means a lot to me. Here is my artist’s statement. I was listening to Chinese music one day when I was terribly depressed and the song was “Stepping Higher and Higher”. I decided to write a poem with…