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Author: Josh Ramos

writer | performer | educator | resident therapist

The Veil: Examining the Exposed Power Hierarchy

In December 2019 at my work Christmas party, a colleague and I became involved in a verbal altercation that eventually … More

hierarchy, New York City, Politics, power, racism, the veil

Three Lies to Comply: How I Ended Up in a Holding Cell

In May 2014, a fellow Fordham Ram and I decided to attend a free concert at the now defunct House … More

New York City, Politics

Protest Reflection: How My 2020 March Began in 2012

The resident therapist reflects on his first protest since 2016 in the wake of social unrest caused by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and more.

abolish the police, black lives matter, defund the police, New York City, Politics, protesting

In Conversation: From New York to Nairobi Swami Sound is a Sonic Collaborator

Marcus ‘Swami Sound’ Harley does not just work well with others, he thrives off collaboration. It is his focal point, … More

GSC Presents: BAGMAN. & BiRDY’s NYC UNDRGRND MiX

GSC is proud to premiere our first mix with NYC duo BAGMAN. & BIRDY who threw this mix together featuring JWords, Mavi, Medhane, Wiki, and more to push back against the dystopian sounds of sirens and helicopters outside our windows.

AKAI SOLO, BAGMAN., BIRDY, hip-hop, jwords, Mavi, Medhane, mix, Music, New York City, Politics, soundcloud

In Conversation: How Advertisements Sell Familiarity in Exchange For Consumer Dollars

The resident therapist checks in with Victoire Forneri, curator of the Art and Ads Instagram page, to discuss the role art plays in the advertisement world.

art, gucci, ikea, Interview, marketing, Politics, virgil abloh

Two Take Review: How ‘High Off Life’ Breaks the Mythos of FUTURE HNDRXX

The resident therapist breaks down FUTURE HNDRXX’s new turnt up, but predictably safe album.

depression, FUTURE, high off life, hip-hop, HNDRXX, Music, Music Review, rap music, Review

In Conversation: Jersey Producer JWords Sets the Rhythm of a New Generation of Artists

The resident therapist breaks down the Jersey producer’s 2020 output before catching up to discuss her influences, performance history, and more.

Afro-Latina, DIY, hip-hop, Interview, jersey club, jwords, Music, Music Review, New Jersey, New York City, Review, synthesizer

If the Crown Fits: An Inside Look into the Miss New York 2020 Competition

The resident therapist sat down with Miss New York contestant to get a deep dive into the behind the scenes culture of the competition.

beauty pageants, colorism, Interview, miss new york, New York City, Politics, racism

In Conversation: Trippy Talk with Relaxed Uterus Project

The resident therapist sat down Emma Schechter, the mind behind Relaxed Uterus Project, to discuss sexism, the circus, and drinking while creating.

Interview, live, New York City, performance art, queer artists, shannon and the clams, STEM, trippy

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