Community Newsletter. 35

Right On Track: Music, Updates, and More

35 | COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Written by Jon Mckechnie Feb Wrap & March Kickoff   VERO Member Aki Fujita Taguchi fulfilled a long-held dream of photographing concerts at Budokan. As one of Tokyo’s most famous and historic venues, it has hosted countless international musicians over the years. Fortunately, Aki had the rare opportunity to photograph the American band Toto twice, in 2019 and 2023. The shot for this editions banner was taken in 2023 from the photo pit before the show began. The sight of the packed venue was both breathtaking and intimidating- a rare moment that Aki thought might never come again. Securing a photo pass in Japan can be particularly challenging compared to other countries. Typically, only two or three photographers are granted access to the photo pit, and at times, Aki has found themselves as the sole photographer. Adding to the significance of this moment, it came after the pandemic - a time when she had nearly given up on concert photography altogether. " I remember thinking, maybe I won’t be allowed to come back here. I have to capture this brilliant moment. It had been a long and challenging journey- definitely not an easy one. I was overwhelmed with emotion, on the verge of tears." See more of Aki's photos from the pit, and fyi to the Android community - keep a look out for the latest Android beta (#6) to drop onto Google Play very shortly, with the new public version up next.   DOWNLOAD VERO FOR ANDROID   Culture Club

CREATOR STORIES  Dawn Every Day Cinematographer Evan Weidenkeller shares the process behind the short film - a true story set in 1950s Cairo, inspired by Director Amir Youssef’s father, about a boy trying to keep his best friend from leaving the country. TAKE A DEEP DIVE VERO MUSIC 2025 Multi-faceted creative Until The Ribbon Break's new single, first envisioned as a take on tech-driven isolation, is now out ten years later, already earning praise for its emotional depth and timeless production. LISTEN NOW

Community Corner

Evenson’s new vinyl 'Sadly, I Still Love You' weaves soulful melodies with introspective lyrics. With its raw, emotive sound, it hits deep and stays with you. PRESSED AND READY TO SPIN Image courtesy of Evenson

J Appiah’s new single ‘Wasting Time’ dropped whilst on the road for his UK/Euro tour with Michael Kiwanuka - part of his forthcoming second EP, ‘That’s the Thing About Time, Part 2′. CLICK TO LISTEN Image courtesy of Sage Complex

Kathryn Gallagher recently dropped an acoustic version of 'The Sweetest Song' (from Netflix’s 'Women of the Hour', where she stars), featuring Paramore’s Brian Jones. WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO Image courtesy of Kathryn Gallagher

In 'Honey Bunch', Kate Dickie plays Farah, Diana’s physician, as she navigates a dark and twisted recovery journey. Struggling with pain and memory loss, Diana begins to uncover unsettling truths about her marriage during experimental treatment at a remote retreat. STREAM|NG DETAILS TO FOLLOW  Image courtesy of Cat People

Film fanatic and retired rapper The Reel RapNerd breaks down the Black movies that shaped his life. ON VERO FEATURED FOR A LIMTED TIME  Image courtesy of Song Pictures

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