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Lauv Interview: The emerging R&B sensation you need to know

June 7, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

Ari Leff, better known as the 22-year-old songwriter, producer and singer behind Lauv, has been taking over Spotify, and for good reason. His songs are merely infectious. Inspired by the […]

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Articles, Interviews, Music

‘Wonder Woman’ Review: Why I am still reeling over Gal Gadot and Patty Jenkins’ powerful display of femininity

June 5, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

I don’t geek out over movies often — let alone a superhero or comic book movie — but Wonder Woman left such a strong impression on me that I couldn’t let […]

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Articles, Culture, Movies, Response

Run River North Interview: Asian-American indie rockers on maintaining sanity and livelihood at BottleRock Napa Valley

May 31, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

A full day spent under the Napa Valley sun playing to hundreds of thousands of fans at BottleRock Napa Valley, indie rock band Run River North wasn’t quite done. On […]

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Articles, Concerts, Interviews, Music

Tuxedo (Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One) brought the funk two nights in a row to The Independent

May 18, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

There aren’t many shows that leave me reeling for hours and staying up all night because of the energy it instilled in me, but Tuxedo was something else. Playing two sold-out nights […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music, Vlog

Magic Giant Interview: Indie folk Festival-Rockers Strive to Uplift with Debut Album “In the Wind”

May 16, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Los Angeles-based indie folk trio Magic Giant is more than their colorful bandanas, tribal-print capes and furry shawls. They’re all about love and community. With uplifting anthems that often drive communal singing, dancing […]

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Articles, Concerts, Interviews, Music

Unraveling, Letting Go and Tahoe Fasho

May 15, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

I’m about to reach my six months of “funemployment” and to be honest with you, I haven’t felt this alive in so long. Maybe it be the excessive concerts I’ve […]

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Reflection, Vlog

Miley Cyrus’ rebirth and how she got to “Malibu” (Song Review)

May 12, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

Miley Cyrus seems to be adamant about change and renewal as she gets in touch with her roots in “Malibu,” the latest single off her forthcoming yet-to-be-named album that features a carefree, breezy Cyrus — […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Music

My Heart Hurts So Good Because “ILYSB” (LANY Cover)

May 10, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

LANY is a band that has quickly taken over my heart the second I heard their music. Naturally, this song has been on my mind for the past six months or so […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

The 1975 takes over pop world with their big electro-pop funk in ‘The 1975 Tour’

May 4, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

If you’re anything like me, sometimes hearing one song is enough to get you into an artist. The first time I heard The 1975‘s heavy-hearted slow jam “Somebody Else,” with its memorable […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

The Mattson 2 with Bay Area legends Chaz Bundick (Toro Y Moi), Money Mark and Tommy Guerrero in intimate Chapel show

May 3, 2017by rachelannc 2 Comments

Shows on a Sunday night are a little weird if you ask me. But when you hear it’s International Jazz Day and twin guitar and drum duo The Mattson 2 […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

Introducing London’s Colouring with live rendition of ‘Heathen’ on The 1975 Tour

May 2, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

London-based band Colouring is making their way across the US on tour with The 1975 and their new single “Heathen” is something that is quick to win over new fans. […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

On the San Francisco Spirit

May 1, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

I feel like I remember saying, “Happy first of March!” just yesterday, so how is it May already? These past couple of months have felt like a marathon. In the past three […]

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Reflection, Vlog

LANY’s synthpop made everyone feel young and in love again at the Ace Of Spades

April 26, 2017by rachelannc 3 Comments

There are no words I have for three-piece Los Angeles-based indie pop band LANY‘s live show. “I think this is the loudest show we’ve ever played,” frontman Paul Klein said into the crowd […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music, Response

Road to 24: Confessions from the Head and the Heart

April 24, 2017by rachelannc 6 Comments

To be completely honest with you, I almost feel like I’ve forgotten how to blog. A part of me has become so guarded — so cautious and careful, second-guessing my […]

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Reflection, Writing

Oh Wonder’s heartfelt indie-pop sells out two nights at the Ace of Spades

April 19, 2017by rachelannc 2 Comments

There are only a few shows I go to where the feeling in the room is truly indescribable. Oh Wonder‘s synthpop melodies and honest songwriting has made fans all around the world […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music, Response

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rachelannc

rachelannc

I am a Music lover, Guitar player, Retired Music Journalist, Dreamer, Lover of the outdoors and Old soul in a young body.

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