As we are well into the festive season,

we should continue to embrace new things and broaden our minds. some of us enjoy our lane so much we are not willing to drive and explore new directions. this makes us somewhat stagnant and predictable in life. it should not be so. we should all have a mental bucket list which we continue to add to as we tick each box off. there is absolutely nothing wrong in trying something new now and again. l am a fine one to talk, considering how set lam in my ways. But sometimesl do welcome something different especially when it comes to music. as we all know, there are various genres of music, some more commercial than others. l find that street music, afro beat, R& B, pop music are the order of the day including jazz. But there is a particular type of music that is a different narrative. most people call it alternative music. the type of music that calls for rapt attention for you to grasp the message behind the songs. it is an acquired taste. the lyrics and wordings of the songs don’t automatically get you on your feet, instead they make you nod your head or tap your feet in enjoyment while you absorb the lyrics and melodies of their songs. almost somewhat like a musical oration if you like. this genre of music might not set a stadium on fire so to speak but it has its own die-hard fans who much prefer select cerebral gatherings and like minds to savour the fluidity of the words used to create these songs. kaline akinkugbe, our cover personality this week, falls into this category of‘ unconventional’ singers who through their songs, are crusaders of change and the opium of the masses. they tell riveting stories with the deep wordings of their songs leaving the listeners spellbound as they mentally and willingly take on this musical journey with them. alternative music is a slow burner. like wine, it should be seeped slowly and gently while you savour the taste. FASHION DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE EDITOR