Over the next few months, You42 is showcasing the amazing artists who have graced our stage for the Music@TheBlock series. To kick things off, were presenting live music from the band Karikatura!

Reggie Becton is a breath of fresh air in the R&B scene. Maryland-bred and LA-based, he’s mixing new wave soul and classic R&B for a smooth sound with hints of the past. Check out his latest EP “My Beanie’s Orange” on You42!

The Adobe Collective effortlessly embody the “high desert sound,” blending Americana with psychedelia, country and indie rock. Check out live music and interviews with the band, filmed in the Joshua Tree desert, on the latest episode of the Hi-Lonesome Concert Series.

Created by Lab42, a development studio in Leamington Spa, UK, the game Snooker 19 is a finalist for TIGA Game of the Year. The TIGA awards are held annually to recognize achievements in UK game development. To learn more about the game, head to lab42.games. And click here to vote for Snooker 19 for Game of the Year.

Season 2 of Podbytes, created by Chris Gore of Film Threat, has reached its finale. Episodes this season included topics like Why We Hate When Kids Talk Like Writers and Does Comedy Belong in Star Wars?. The season also featured conversations with actor/comedian Brett Gelman and Peter Baxter, president and co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival. All 25 episodes of Podbytes Season 2 are now streaming exclusively on You42!

Today marks the release of the Hi-Lonesome Concert Series, exclusively on You42. The first episode features interviews and music from Rick Shelley & The Desert Dogs. Shelley talks about his career and how songwriting can change your life. He then gives an intimate musical performance at Hi-Lonesome Studios, located in the beautiful, rugged desert near Joshua Tree National Park.

Fans can now get a sneak peek at Hi-Lonesome, a You42 exclusive concert series filmed on location in the Joshua Tree desert. The limited run will feature music and interviews with artist Rick Shelley and The Adobe Collective.

Chris Gore of Film Threat has returned to You42 for Season Two of Podbytes! Like the first season, this run will feature 25 all new episodes on topics like Why Movies Love to Hate Los Angeles and How to Talk to Girls at Parties About Rotten Tomatoes. Check them out exclusively on You42!

To keep creators and users up to date on the latest developments at You42, we’ve launched a new creator blog. On the blog we’ll be posting platform updates, tips and tricks, creator spotlights and features that will help users get the most out of their content.

Courtney Hanson is a mother of three who’s as crafty as they come! She’s teaching moms everywhere how to live limitless through health, parenting and embracing the DIY lifestyle. Check out her amazingly simple projects on You42.