Articles By: Benjamin Carson

Ben Carson could be described as a “one man band” because he sings, does rock & roll, even raps on occasion. He works under Nouveau Music and writes articles for Art Nouveau Magazine with his blog “A Day in the Life of a Rock Star” where he blogs on different events and concerts in the Atlanta area, giving you a first hand experience of a true “rocknrolla.” He is currently working on his debut album, “Melodic Monster.”

Ben-Rocks: Rock Shows: Highland Inn Ballroom

This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to play at the Ballroom lounge at an antique hotel in Atlanta called the Highland Inn. It was a very good experience as it was the first show that I really felt like a performer.

“Land of the Free” Release Party in Atlanta, GA

A couple of weeks ago, my friend and Nouveau Music partner Corinne Stevie had an EP release party for her collaboration project with Ka’ra Kersey named Land of the Free.

Ben-Rocks: The Collaboration Sanction

Unfortunately, sometimes when people collaborate, individuals might have a different mind set about the power of collaboration. Ben-Rocks.com talks artists and collaboration.

Ben-Rocks: The Drugs Are Bad

It isn’t a mystery that “drugs” and alcohol are stereotypically a part of the whole rock and roll scene. If you play guitar and play in a band then you are automatically pinned as a “drug user.” In a way, that’s fine with me.

Ben-Rocks: The Music Industry: Good or Bad?

Some would go as far to say that the music industry is a ruthless business that cares nothing about the artist, because the artist is only a brand and not a person.

Ben-Rocks: How Soon Is Now? (Short Story)

Check out this short story by An-Mag.com featured blogger Ben Carson. “I miss the ocean. Especially the way the waves crash against the rocks and splashes against the sand.”

Ben-Rocks: Lyrics To Life Nirvana’s “Dumb”

Sometimes it seems that when you hear a certain song, it perfectly describes how you feel at the moment. For me, this song is “Dumb” by Nirvana. I take the song with another meaning.

Ben-Rocks: KOLLASICK

I tell people that my life is a movie and I tell them no lie. I had the most random Wednesday when I called up my friend Sonny Psy.

Growing at The Earl in Atlanta, GA

There is nothing more that I like better than experimental music. The genre offers listeners more than the typical 4/4 time signature and your average power chords from the guitar.

“Shades & Babes” at Vitesse Exchange in Atlanta, GA

Models, music and shades, oh my! Shades and Babes, an event hosted by Art Nouveau Magazine meshed with the swimsuit fashion of Kae Couture, commenced on a cool, windy Friday evening.