A Trio of Songwriters: Justin Kawika Young, Melissa Polinar and Gabe Bondoc live at The Chapel
Have you ever heard a song that changed your life? Maybe it be the way a musician’s voice can tell a story, making you feel a sense of heartbreak or […]
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A Response to Dia Frampton’s Fragile, Inspiring Piece on Being a Musician
The older you get, the more you know and the harder it is to keep your little dreams intact. As a 13-year-old girl, I was just a shy, closet musician […]
Kate Earl releases lush music video for “I Love You”
EARL, or as singer-songwriter and soul singer Kate Earl calls herself as a means to reclaim her name, has come a long way. As an Alaskan native who moved to Los Angeles […]
“Yuna-Versity” Interview: Malaysian Singer-Songwriter on College, her Muslim Identity, Feminism and a New Album
“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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kina Grannis takes on Lorde’s “Royals” with Fresh Big Mouf at the Metro
Kina Grannis (Feat. Fresh Big Mouf) – Royals (Lorde Cover) I have to be honest, I’ve never been one to really follow or keep up with YouTube artists and/or musicians. […]
Dia Frampton & Kina Grannis cover Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” in Cover Mondays
Dia Frampton & Kina Grannis – Cruise (Florida Georgia Line Cover) Two cutesy singer-songwriter gals, one with a decade of rock tours and televised singing competitions under her belt and […]
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