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Tag Archives: Music

Book Review: ‘Crying In H Mart’ by Michelle Zauner

December 19, 2025by rachelannc 1 Comment

I interviewed Michelle years ago when she was releasing her next album after Psychopomp, and she said that she wanted to travel to Korea and write a book someday… and […]

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Media, Music, Reflection, Writing

Book Review: ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid

October 26, 2025by rachelannc Leave a comment

This book is true rock ‘n’ roll in its purest form — music, sex, drugs, and the thrill of it all. I am amazed I read and finished this book […]

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Art, Reflection, Response

Thirtytwo, and My Year Thus Far

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I’m more than six months late to this, but better late than never, ya? My life has taken quite the turn since the last time I’ve written on here. During […]

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Reflection, Response, Writing

Book Review: ‘Stay True’ by Hua Hsu

May 28, 2025by rachelannc Leave a comment

I picked up this book about two weeks ago when I saw it on display during a trip home to the Bay for Mother’s Day. It was showcased as one […]

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Art, Media, Movies, Reflection, Response

Kacey Musgraves takes us into a deeper well of her catalogue at her “Deeper Well World Tour”

October 8, 2024by rachelannc Leave a comment

Kacey Musgraves has been one of country music’s most enchanting artists, known for her ability to be real, vulnerable and speak her mind. As an artist, Musgraves isn’t afraid to […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music, Response

Jungle’s memorable house-soul sound and striking visuals set the Hollywood Bowl ablaze

October 4, 2024by rachelannc Leave a comment

You may have heard Jungle’s feel good dance song “Back on 74” throughout the past year when their infamous one-shot dance video went viral last summer for its stellar choreography, […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music, Response

Feeling the Chappell Roan-ia at Outside Lands 2024

September 28, 2024by rachelannc Leave a comment

From her stellar, strong and powerful vocals that fluctuate from soft whispers to direct chants to the crowd to country-laden yodels and powerhouse vocals from the head to the chest, […]

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Concerts, Music, Reflection, Response, Travel

Isolation is an Illusion

September 5, 2024by rachelannc 2 Comments

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how much music has been a big part of my life. It’s been the biggest part of my life for more than half my life […]

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Reflection, Writing

This is 31 and a Weekend in Utah

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“No regrets, baby, I just think that maybeIt’s natural when things lose their shineSo other things can glowI’ve gotten older now, I knowHow to take care of myselfI found a […]

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Reflection, Travel, Vlog, Writing

I’m Cruisin’

February 20, 2024by rachelannc 5 Comments

Life used to always be this big endless hustle-and-grind for a feeling of safety, sanity and belonging in a life I endlessly searched for myself in. Maybe that search isn’t […]

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Reflection, Vlog, Writing

Kacey Musgraves goes deep with “Deeper Well” and new album announcement

February 8, 2024by rachelannc Leave a comment

I wasn’t expecting to feel so emotional this morning. Country artist Kacey Musgraves just dropped the titular track “Deeper Well” to her upcoming album of the same name, due March […]

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Articles, Music, Reflection, Response

‘Flora and Son’ Review: Eve Hewson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and John Carney Show us the Love and Joy Music Can Bring, Once Again

January 12, 2024by rachelannc Leave a comment

“This is a gift you can take to your grave, and you can use it however you want,” the distraught yet overly optimistic Jeff (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) says in his video […]

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Articles, Movies, Music, Reflection, Response

Keep What You Love Sacred

February 25, 2023by rachelannc Leave a comment

Hi y’all, It’s been awhile. And to be quite frank, I feel like I’ve been a complete mess. I’ve learned that there are many seasons in our lives — some […]

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Reflection, Writing

How I cope with social media as someone who is always on it, but has boundaries

August 25, 2022by rachelannc Leave a comment

A series in: I am no expert, but here’s what I know. As someone who constantly engages with social media, for personal or work, there’s been a great deal of distance […]

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Media, Reflection, Vlog, Writing

Starting Over is Never Easy

August 4, 2022by rachelannc 1 Comment

Starting over, in whatever season you’re in, isn’t always easy. But I’ve found joy in the moments I’ve shared with a friend, a lover, my mother, myself. “Breakdowns are the […]

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Reflection, Writing

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rachelannc

I am a Music lover, Guitar player, Retired Music Journalist, Dreamer, Lover of the outdoors and Old soul in a young body.

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