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Tag Archives: Music

Naomi Scott says everything and nothing at all in mesmerizing ballad “Say Nothing” (Song Review)

November 15, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

After a chance encounter two weeks ago, I’ve recently discovered the music behind British actress Naomi Scott and have been floored. Her mesmerizing pop ballad “Say Nothing” has got me […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Music

Kollaboration’s Empower Weekend highlights AAPI talent

November 12, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Kollaboration — one of the biggest platforms for highlighting AAPI talent — brought a weekend full of empowering Asian American artist, singers, songwriters, writers, entertainers, filmmakers and influencers to Los […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music, Vlog

Quarter Month Crisis

November 6, 2017by rachelannc 23 Comments

I don’t think I was ready for everything that was to come. (But in truth, are we ever ready for anything?) A few days in to October, I was told […]

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Reflection, Vlog

5 Releases By Asian American Musicians You Need To Know

November 6, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

As the weather gets cooler and the desire for moodier tracks grows, I’ve been on the lookout for some new tunes by Asian American artists, musicians, songwriters and DJs that […]

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Articles, Music

Low Leaf performs genre-bending folktronica at Undiscovered SF in SOMA Pilipinas

October 26, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

In the center of San Francisco’s newly opened San Francisco Mint building, a gently plucked harp plays to electronic beats vibrating into the air. Angelica Lopez, the artist behind Low […]

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Concerts, Music, Vlog

Grace Kelly Interview: The Korean American Musician Bringing Jazz To The Mainstream

October 10, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

At only 25-years-old, Korean American jazz musician, singer, songwriter, composer and renowned saxophone player Grace Kelly is already more than 10 years into her career. A prolific artist who is […]

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Articles, Interviews, Music

Third Month’s the Charm

October 4, 2017by rachelannc 27 Comments

If there’s one word I can use to describe how this past month has been for me, it has been “charming.” Now that the initial excitement of my move has […]

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Reflection, Vlog

The Night Game delivers infectious retro pop on California tour

September 19, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

“Far away, you’ve got me standing in the outfield,” Martin Johnson, dressed in tight black jeans, a bomber jacket that reads “Real Johnson Records” and a guitar strat slung around […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

Thao Nguyen (of The Get Down Stay Down) tells mother’s migration story in “Nobody Dies”

September 12, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

In the summer of 2015, indie folk band Thao & The Get Down Stay Down took a trip to Vietnam during one of their tour dates to commemorate the 20th […]

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Articles, Movies, Music

Why Before You Exit, Great Good Fine Ok’s “Find Yourself” is on my mind (Song Review)

September 11, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Call me a little late to the game, but have you ever had that moment where you listened to a song and heard the lyrics for the first time, and […]

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Articles, Music

Why “Bad Liar” is my favorite radio single of the summer (Song Review)

August 30, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Let’s be honest: Selena Gomez has probably left some of the most unassuming marks in the pop world as of late. As one of pop’s biggest stars — from Disney […]

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Articles, Music, Response

Maroon 5 and SZA release funky new single “What Lovers Do” (Song Review)

August 30, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

I heard Maroon 5‘s fresh new single with SZA premiere this morning on the radio and it immediately caught my attention. The funky single has frontman Adam Levine talking about […]

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Articles, Music

Company Of Thieves reunite with first single “Treasure” in six years

July 29, 2017by rachelannc 2 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I thought I would never see the day where my favorite beloved indie rockers Company Of Thieves would reunite to play and make more […]

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Articles, Music

I Need A “One Dance” (Drake Cover)

July 25, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

Baby, I like your style… This is a quick recording I did during some downtime at home last week, inspired by Kate Earl’s reggae-infused rendition of “One Dance” by Drake. […]

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Covers, Music

6 Indie Asian American Artists Making Waves Right Now

July 16, 2017by rachelannc Leave a comment

It’s no secret that Asian American artists are underrepresented in music. Their identities are often left out of the conversation and not many people realize that they are here — […]

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Articles, Culture, Music

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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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