Feel-good Soul/Hip-hop Band Elevaters releases new album “Come Alive,” reminiscent of Daft Punk
I have to say, I have not listened to this feel-good “rock ‘n’ soul” band in what seems like seven years, but this group has always been one of my […]
Tag Archives: Music
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 […]
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’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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why I Write: Blogs and the Path of Meaning
There are people who come to me and ask how I feel so compelled to write all the time. I always find it a little crazy they would ask something […]
Shannyn Sossamon takes us through feeling in her Maudegone Theater
I Wish That from Shannyn Sossamon on Vimeo. Oft seen playing the struggling ‘Susy’ Sweet, jamming behind a drum kit, or dancing whimsically in both uncontrollable and rhythmic fashion, Shannyn […]
Because “Even In The Dark,” Company of Thieves and Daryl Hall bring Love (Live & Acoustic)
Company of Thieves with Daryl Hall (Hall & Oates) – Even In The Dark (Live at Daryl’s House, Episode 15) Because it’s been a while since I’ve felt this way. […]
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