“Something About Us” (Daft Punk Cover)
Earlier this summer, I went into a Daft Punk listening hole. From Random Access Memories to Discovery, the smooth, mellow vibes of “Something About Us” had always stuck with me. I thought it’d […]
Tag Archives: Music
Speaking on the Importance of Music and Music Education with the D’Addario Foundation at “Back 2 School”
An exclusive interview with the D’Addario Foundation director Suzanne D’Addario Brouder on music and music education. LOS ANGELES, CA — Earlier last month, the D’Addario Foundation held their inaugural Back […]
D’Addario Foundation presents star-studded “Back 2 School” benefit with Mandy Moore, Jim James (My Morning Jacket), John C. Reilly, among others
The intimate night featured performances by world-class musicians supporting music education for schools and communities. LOS ANGELES, CA — “Music is the one thing that is truly universally moving and […]
“Talk Shows On Mute” (Incubus Cover)
I have such a tween girl crush on Brandon Boyd right now! 😍 I’ve been so obsessed with this song since seeing Incubus for the first time on Sunday for […]
“Silver Wheels” into “Crazy On You” (Heart/Nancy Wilson Cover)
Where does your mind go when you’re sitting with yourself all day? Meditation. Breathing. Floating with this one. This song has always been one of my favorites that has never […]
“Plastic Love” (Mariya Takeuchi 竹内 まりや Cover)
This 1984 Japanese “city pop” which took over me last winter has always had such an infectious vibe — infectious enough that I finally decided to revisit it and record […]
Ten Years and Half a Million Views Later
I just realized my YouTube has had up to HALF a MILLION views across my channel since starting it 10 years ago. I never had any intention for it except […]
Midsummer Wanderers
There’s something about the summer how things seem to slow down, days become longer, nights become warmer, and you loosen up a little. You forgive yourself a little more for […]
Two Years Later and Summer Beginnings
Two years and 24 blog posts later. Wow. I’ve gone through a lot in the past two years — and it seems as if those years have flown by right […]
Response: ‘Yesterday’ Movie Charms a Second Time as a Love Letter to Love and the Beatles
Sometimes a movie can take two tries to get you to really understand what’s to love about it. On initial review of this movie, I was a bit unimpressed. Maybe […]
“Lose Yourself To Dance” (Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams Cover)
I’ve been rediscovering Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories album all of June, and I’ve been feeling this funk-guitar track for a while now. Since I’ve no drummer or any other kind […]
I’m “Going Away,” I’m Going My Way (Meg & Dia Cover)
In honor of being home, and in being stoked for Meg & Dia’s reunion tour this coming summer, here’s a little porch session, from me to you. “‘Cause finally it’s […]
‘Yesterday’ Film Review: Musical Fantasy Pays Tribute to the Beatles, but Lacks Real Discovery
A talented young songwriter is down on his luck. He’s played boardwalks, street corners and cafes for the past 10 years, but has had no strike of luck. His best […]
Shedding and Movement
April took me to all parts of the world (or California, I should say). I had just settled into my first month in the heart of Los Angeles. I had […]
‘Yellow Rose’ Film Review: Eva Noblezada, Lea Salonga shine in story of aspiring Filipina country music star
Yellow Rose provides an intimate coming-of-age portrait of finding your identity through music and the immigrant experience. In the lone star state of Texas, a young Filipina teenager wields her […]
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