We recently had the pleasure of attending the Treble Tuesday launch party, and met Freakquencee, one of the artists who performed that night. Immediately what struck me, was Freakquencee’s style and flow which is a combination of spoken word, rap, and r&b. It is nothing short of a musical ... Read More
Art & Culture
Vilma Biliene and How Recovery is Possible
“I avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward” – Charlotte Bronte This famous quote from Victorian novelist Charlotte Bronte was evoked by Lithuanian model and entrepreneur Vilma Biliene, who has an emotional, tragic, and inspiring story about her journey through addiction ... Read More
The All-Time Favorites for St. Patrick’s Day
It’s March! We all know what that means. No matter where you may have grown up, odds are you know that when March hits, the majority of the country is anticipating St. Patrick’s Day. We see the endless seas of green, the parades, the celebrations and people across the entire country coming together ... Read More
NYFW, from the Perspective of Sober Insiders Blu and LadyCat
Every year, New York springs to life during New York Fashion Week. A majority of the shows attract many celebrity guests which attracts a week long media circus. Most of the shows are held at Pier 59 and Industria, which have been used by the likes of Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and more. This ... Read More
Soberocity Attends NYFW at the Oxford Fashion Studio
I’ve never experienced NYC Fashion Week. Of course, I’m a New Yorker and this is a huge week that has been happening in my city for the past 76 years—this started when my grandma was just two years old! However, though people rave about this week year after year, I know fully paid attention to it ... Read More
The Joke Man: Bow to Stern
Jackie Martling may be best known for his longtime stint as head writer on The Howard Stern Show. The well-versed comedian has enjoyed his hand at singing, songwriting and last year his autobiography Bow To Stern was released exposing Marling's journey working on the shock jock's legendary radio ... Read More
The New Year
Stale air, dead trees, dry wheeze. A man crossed out another day on the calendar. With a grim stare, he saw it near. A brand new year within three days. Slowly and tense, he took a pen and stabbed it down on fresh paper, writing the number one. A silent sigh escaped his lips, day one again, ... Read More
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve, the night we hope all may be home, yet even on holidays there are those who wander and roam. But on this night of nights, even those with nowhere to go, find their own kind of special and new home. Light snow began to fall from the sky and coat the world with a soft diamond dust. ... Read More
Father and Son
“You’re sure you’re not nervous about introducing me to your family?” Ken sighed as he tried calming his anxiety. He looked out the car window trying to distract his mind. He never knew the fear of coming out to his family—though when younger his father had suspicions due to his effeminate ... Read More
Emme: The Original Plus Size Model
As the body positivity movement gains greater mainstream acceptance, realistic body types are finally emerging throughout pop culture. Plus size models are now flaunting and celebrating their figures, instead of disappearing under layers of clothing and letting themselves be relegated to the ... Read More