Any song with Daft Punk always seems to get to me — their infectious grooves, smooth electronic beats, knack for rhythm and funk, soul and pop, creating worlds of soundscapes […]
Whenever I hear of a new artist — moreso a female artist and a person of color — making waves in the music industry, I get intrigued. “Who is this person?” I […]
People are still confused by John Mayer‘s music video for “Still Feel Like Your Man” off his upcoming LP The Search For Everything due April 17. And for good reason. The vividly colored video […]
In the words of Childish Gambino (the musical moniker of singer-actor-comedian/creative genius Donald Glover): “If you want it You can have it If you need it (you better believe in […]
A residency show at the Hotel Cafe showed singer-songwriter Dia Frampton at her pure, unfiltered, unadulterated musical best. “Turning 30 is uncomfortable,” Frampton said. “But it’s cool. I’m totally fine,” […]
“Did you watch Dia’s new video?” my brother asked me. “Not yet. Why?” “It’s pretty emotional,” he warned. “Am I gonna cry?” “I felt it.” A few minutes into the […]
Playing live in an abandoned mortuary sounds intimate enough, yet when a woman takes the stage all on her own to a sold-out crowd of fans eagerly hanging onto every note, chills can start […]
A haunting drum section chimed in against a persistent bass line. The occasional reverb of a lead guitar weeped as the five-piece ensemble offered their echoing, whispery vocals. The Los Angeles-based indie rock band […]
When it comes to being Asian-American in the music industry — even more a biracial Asian-American — it may come with a double-edged sword. “You’re too white to be Asian,” some […]
Hi friends! It seems the more and more I try and push myself to be consistent with these videos, the harder I feel it is to put “quality” work out there […]
A chilling orchestral score opens up singer-songwriter Dia Frampton’s newest album. “A lot can happen in a half a decade,” Frampton writes in her personal essay on Cuepoint. Aptly titled Bruises, the album signifies […]
It can be hard for me to fully appreciate the present moment when things like my career, dreams, music and relationships come to mind. But there are few things in life […]
Do you believe that timing is everything or working your way to make life work with timing? People have always asked me, “When will you ever give someone a chance?” That […]
There are those songs you hear that instantly get stuck in your head — stuck to the point where you can’t get it out and you just want to cover […]
“Forty below driving on deathly icy roads,” the song opens up. “Backseat is full of clothes” and I’m driving down the I-5 without a care in the world — just the open road […]
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