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Category Archives: Music

Best Modern Spins on Fleetwood Mac Classics

December 12, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

As the weekend and holidays are quickly approaching, we ought to give cheers to what a great year 2014 has been for Mac fans. This has been the year that Fleetwood Mac, the […]

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Articles, Covers, Music

Ayana Giann & I cover Meg & Dia’s “Cardigan Weather” (for Old Time’s Sake)

December 8, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

This was recorded earlier this past summer, before I cut my hair and we were able to knock out three covers in one day. “Cardigan Weather” is probably one of those […]

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Covers, Music, Reflection, Vlog

My “Daughters” by John Mayer Cover on the Electric Guitar

November 30, 2014by rachelannc 2 Comments

Once upon a time, many years ago, a young and hopeful teenage girl sat in this room alone falling in love with the moodiness of John Mayer’s Heavier Things album. Deciding to […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

“Whiplash” gives real sweat, blood and tears to become one of this year’s best films

November 22, 2014by rachelannc 9 Comments

There couldn’t be a more fitting name for Whiplash. It haunts your nerves, shakes your bones, and drives you right to your core. The struggle to be the “best of […]

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Articles, Movies, Music, Response

Jashub, American Tomahawk and Friends, Live @ HM157 (11-8-2014)

November 14, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

Last Saturday night, I ventured into a funky-old mansion in the middle of Los Angeles’ Lincoln Heights. Music was playing. Haunted decor was all around. A headless man was on […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music, Writing

“Local Brews Local Grooves” Craft Beer and Music Festival @ the House of Blues, Anaheim (10-25-2014)

November 2, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

Who doesn’t love a darn good glass of craft beer?! Okay, well I guess that specific niche is only relevant to few, as many of my friends don’t drink much beer […]

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Articles, Concerts, Food/Health, Music

Hall & Oates can still make a girl swoon at 21 (Live @ the Greek Theatre, 10-26-2014)

October 28, 2014by rachelannc 14 Comments

At fifteen, I was just a shy teenage girl who had grown a novelty for songs of the ’70s and ’80s. I just started to play the guitar seriously and I was eager […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

Anberlin says Farewell to the House of Blues, Anaheim (10-10-2014)

October 15, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

An old friend from back home in the Bay Area has been coming down to the Orange County area for a few business trips. Luckily, his visits are in my area and […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

Sweet Rock ‘n’ Roll Mood Music with Singer-Songwriters Andrew Belle and Sugar & the Hi Lows (9-17-2014)

October 14, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

If you love the charm of small artists, up-and-coming musicians and the culture of singer-songwriters, you may find yourself walking through the doors of a little music venue called the Brick & Mortar Music […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

Genevieve (Company of Thieves) premieres new music at the Satellite, Los Angeles (9-30-2014)

October 9, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

After the long arrival of late Company Of Thieves‘ frontwoman Genevieve‘s new music, local Silver Lake-ians and Los Angeles attendees were treated to the premiere of Genevieve’s new music, set to be released sometime […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

“Yuna-Versity” Interview: Malaysian Singer-Songwriter on College, her Muslim Identity, Feminism and a New Album

October 7, 2014by rachelannc 4 Comments

“Those were the best years of my life, so far,” Malaysian singer-songwriter turned international sensation Yuna reflects, sitting on top the grass in the middle of UC Irvine’s Aldrich Park. […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Concerts, Culture, Interviews, Music

Milo Greene Premieres Dark Indie-Pop Makeover with “White Lies” (Video)

September 29, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

With successful LA-based indie-folk and said-“cinematic-pop” band Milo Greene‘s debut album last 2012, their crooning melodies and multi-instrumental soundscape charmed enough fans to create a devoted fan base. Milo is […]

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Articles, Music, Response

Life, Change and Switchfoot ft. Jars of Clay’s “Let That Be Enough” (Cover)

September 28, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

Excuse my quietude in the beginning of this video (I didn’t want to speak too loudly). But summer nights spent at home are always the sweetest. So here is my ode […]

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Covers, Music, Reflection, Vlog

G (feat. Genevieve) premieres beautifully lush and serene video for “Outer Space”

September 19, 2014by rachelannc 2 Comments

For long-time fans of the late indie/alt-rock band Company Of Thieves‘ breathtaking, eerie and soul-searching lead vocalist Genevieve, she has recently paired up with electronic-music producer Jimmy Giannopoulos to form […]

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Articles, Music, Response

My One-Take Red Hot Chili Peppers “Californication” Cover

September 18, 2014by rachelannc 3 Comments

Californication (Red Hot Chili Peppers Cover) ‘Cause I heard this on the radio last night and thought, “What a good song to learn.” Here go! I learned this song today, […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

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