Summerlands Festival 2014 [New University Publication]
It was a clear day for Summerlands festival–goers as classes ended and the three–day weekend approached. More than three thousand students lined up at the gate surrounding the main-stage in […]
Category Archives: Music
Kina Grannis Interview: “Elements,” College and Why she does Music
The sun was out and air cool over UC Irvine’s Aldrich Park last Friday afternoon. As classes were ending and staff dwindled in and out of the park to set up, students […]
Kina Grannis Explores Her ‘Elements’ (Album Review) [New University Publication]
Kina Grannis has been in the music game for several years with whispering vocals, rhythmic guitars, a cool bass line and impassioned lyrics. Since winning a Super Bowl commercial contest […]
Upcoming Interview: Kina Grannis and my Sleepy Foot
Oh my goodness. Currently listening to my voice memos to transcribe my interviews last night and I want to DIE of laughter. Feat. Kina Grannis Me: “Can I actually get a […]
3 Concerts, 3 Weeks: Finding yourself in music (Kina, Dia, Jimmy)
These past few days have left me feeling a little uneasy. Why? I’m not entirely sure. For the past three weeks, I’ve been going from concert to concert. And, maybe […]
Response to Meg on Accepting Accomplishments and Your Own Story (of Meg & Dia, Chandler the Robot)
Meg of Chandler the Robot has written some very insightful, honest, thought-provoking posts on life, growth, and all of the trivial struggles and accomplishments we go through in it. I […]
Dia Frampton presents Archis as she opens for Lindsey Stirling at City National Grove of Anaheim (5-14-2014)
New article update, “Ten Years Later, Dia Frampton (ARCHIS, Meg & Dia, The Voice) Is Still Pushing” available. Archis (Dia Frampton) opening for Lindsey Stirling The City National Grove of […]
Dia Frampton’s new music project, Archis, sheds some real “Blood” [Music Premiere]
I admit I was a bit skeptical about Dia Frampton‘s turn towards more electronic/EDM-infused sounds. As a long-time follower of her early sister-duo pop-rock/indie band Meg & Dia in the late […]
Kina Grannis’ laughs, mishaps and sentiments at her “Elements” Album Release Show: A video compilation
Kina Grannis (w/ Imaginary Future) “Elements” Album Release Show The Troubadour, Los Angeles, CA Tuesday, May 6, 2014 Relive the experience with me! Here is my little video compilation, complete with […]
Kina Grannis let the fire out and created sentimental space in the Troubadour: “Elements” album release and kick-off tour
When you love something that much, it’s hard to get it off your mind. And when you find something that just fits with you and sticks, you’ve got every reason to keep that alive in […]
“The Real Chris Brown”
“The Real Chris Brown” from David Alan on Vimeo. ”For a long time he was really angry, and he felt like he couldn’t get away from it, no matter what […]
A little “Wicked Love” with Kate Earl, Honeytone and some ‘Me’ time
Because I found myself having some extra this afternoon for the first time in what seems like six months. And I think I am having a bit too much fun with […]
Dia Frampton has fun getting “Money Back” in H&R Block video
Dia Frampton – “Money Back” [Promotional Video for H&R Block] Well, this is a cute little shindig Dia did. As a promotional video for H&R Block entitled Billion Back Records, Dia plays […]
On Growing Up with a Gnarls Barkley Cover of “Crazy” by Ayana Giann & Rachel Ann
“The people who are meant to be in your life will always gravitate back toward you, no matter how far they wander.” Gnarls Barkley – Crazy (Cover by Ayana Giann […]
Losing all Raunch and Snarkiness through Kate Earl’s “Honey”
Finals week is that one rare and special little week that–although stressful–allows you the time to do whatever you want. You’ve no classes to attend and nowhere in particular to be […]
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