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Category Archives: Music

Japanese Breakfast Interview: From Grief to “Soft Sounds From Another Planet”

October 2, 2017by rachelannc 5 Comments

Following the release of her debut album, which was inspired by her mother’s loss to cancer, Michelle Zauner — better known as Japanese Breakfast — wasn’t sure how to approach […]

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Concerts, Interviews, Music

The Night Game delivers infectious retro pop on California tour

September 19, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

“Far away, you’ve got me standing in the outfield,” Martin Johnson, dressed in tight black jeans, a bomber jacket that reads “Real Johnson Records” and a guitar strat slung around […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

DANakaDAN premieres anthemic “Runners” with Dia Frampton (Song Review)

September 13, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Korean American hip hop artist DANakaDAN (Dan Matthews) dropped a new single with my favorite singer-songwriter Dia Frampton — and it’s infectious. Matthews’ new track “Runners” comes off his upcoming […]

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Articles, Music

TOKiMONSTA opens up about the brain surgery that could have cost her career

September 13, 2017by rachelannc 2 Comments

For any musician, the worst fear is in losing one’s ability to comprehend and understand music. For electronic music producer and DJ Jennifer Lee, a.k.a. TOKiMONSTA, that fear nearly became […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Music

Thao Nguyen (of The Get Down Stay Down) tells mother’s migration story in “Nobody Dies”

September 12, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

In the summer of 2015, indie folk band Thao & The Get Down Stay Down took a trip to Vietnam during one of their tour dates to commemorate the 20th […]

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Articles, Movies, Music

Why Before You Exit, Great Good Fine Ok’s “Find Yourself” is on my mind (Song Review)

September 11, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Call me a little late to the game, but have you ever had that moment where you listened to a song and heard the lyrics for the first time, and […]

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Articles, Music

Taimane Interview: Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso excites in Western Winds Tour

September 8, 2017by rachelannc 2 Comments

Taimane is a musical force to be reckoned with. An international ukulele virtuoso who has been playing since the age of five, Taimane’s famed flamenco meets classic rock percussive style […]

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Articles, Concerts, Interviews, Music

Kina Grannis performs intimate hometown show at the Teragram Ballroom

September 8, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

Playing a hometown show can be nerve-wracking when it’s been years since you’ve had a proper hometown show, but the anxiety went away for Kina Grannis as soon as she […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

“Walk On Water” (Thirty Seconds To Mars Cover by Rachel & Rob)

September 6, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Do you believe that you can walk on water? With the release of Thirty Seconds To Mars’s new single “Walk On Water,” we haven’t been able to get this out […]

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Covers, Music

Hello, I’ve Waited Here For You “Everlong” (Foo Fighters Cover)

September 4, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Hello… I’ve waited here for you. A quick jam with a classic favorite. What should I tackle next? With love, honesty (and more to come), Rachel

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Covers, Music

Why “Bad Liar” is my favorite radio single of the summer (Song Review)

August 30, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Let’s be honest: Selena Gomez has probably left some of the most unassuming marks in the pop world as of late. As one of pop’s biggest stars — from Disney […]

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Articles, Music, Response

Maroon 5 and SZA release funky new single “What Lovers Do” (Song Review)

August 30, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

I heard Maroon 5‘s fresh new single with SZA premiere this morning on the radio and it immediately caught my attention. The funky single has frontman Adam Levine talking about […]

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Articles, Music

“Surrender” (Original Song by Rachel Ann Cauilan)

August 27, 2017by rachelannc 2 Comments

It’s been a long time coming. For any of you who have followed me for a long time, you would know that I’ve hinted at originals for so long. I […]

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Music, Vlog, Writing

Tom Misch’s “South Of The River” is a disco-infused love song (Music Video)

August 23, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

Tom Misch just dropped the video for his groovy track “South Of The River” — and it’s funky, fresh and delicious. The 22-year-old London-based singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist has created […]

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Articles, Music

Miley Cyrus makes me feel “Younger Now” (Music Video)

August 23, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

I’ve always had a soft spot for Miley Cyrus, and though most may be calling her recent releases a “sanitization” of her past self, I simply believe she’s just come […]

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Articles, Music, Response

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