The Big Time Become "Walkney" and a Symbol for Change

What some may have been speculating is actually not necessarily true. The Big Time is far from over.  All bands tend to go through different phases throughout their careers but this is definitely not a phase. This is a movement. A movement for change and awareness.

Inspired by Derek Mrdjenovich's late mother, Walkney is the newest venture for Derek and fellow The Big Time bandmate, Aaron Porta. It's been about 6 years since the beginning of The Big Time and a little over a year since their most recent release, Imaginary Heart. The Big Time have travelled across the country and have received undying love from their close-knit fanbase. I've never missed a tour and honestly never will. These guys work so hard and are so talented. This change is simply the next step for them in a long and successful inspirational journey.

After a countdown featuring pictures of letters in ASL (eventually spelling "Walkney"), the very anticipated announcement was made in the form of walkney.com.


Check out the announcement below to hear the inspirational story of Walkney, reminisce about The Big Time, and see little Derek signing along to the Backstreet Boys. Not to mention, that outro song needs to make its way to us real soon.

Hope. Love. Awareness. Change.

Make sure you're following Walkney on Twitter for the latest updates!

Derek

Aaron

Walkney


WALKNEY ~ AS TOLD BY MADS
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Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello's "I Know What You Did Last Summer": Breakthrough for Young Artists

If you haven't been completely absent the last couple weeks then you've been (not so) patiently awaiting the infamous "I Know What You Did Last Summer" by Shawn Mendes and Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello. Now this track could've really been hit or miss but lucky for us it is actually, in my opinion, one of the top singles of the year. If you haven't heard it yet, check out the video below:

Basically takes your breath away. The back and forth between Mendes and Cabello is enough to get your blood pumping whether you can actually relate to the lyrics or not. Not to mention their voices actually go well together. It's rare to find a collaboration where duet partners seem to be made for each other. Their vocals weave in and out of one another's making for a powerful song with a mature emotional appeal. 

The video is another thing to admire. Everything about this song was just done so well it makes you see the holes that exist in the music industry. Why isn't everything produced up to this caliber? Sad, really. Ryan Pallotta is a star in his own right for giving us this amazing visual representation of the struggle reflected in the lyrics. Walking towards each other but never quite meeting? Literally just makes you want to scream.

Not only have these two introduced us to what we have been missing for quite some time but they've shown us the power of young artists! These teens have the power to shape the music world into whatever they want it to be. Joining the likes of Alessia Cara's #10 sleeper hit, "Here," and Bea Miller's "Fire N Gold," "IKWYDLS" is a game changer. I personally hope we see more of these naturally gifted and inspiring youngsters move their way to the forefront of the industry. 

Check out Shawn and Camila performing

"IKWYDLS" on Kelly & Michael:

Keep up with Shawn and Camila! 

Twitter: Shawn, Camila

Youtube: Shawn, Fifth Harmony

Facebook: Shawn, Fifth Harmony


I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER ~ AS TOLD BY MADS
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