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Tag Archives: New York

A Week in NYC and my First US Open

October 13, 2023by rachelannc Leave a comment

This past August into September, I made a trip with Alex to New York since my Mom wanted to watch the US Open in New York. We matched up our […]

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Reflection, Travel, Vlog, Writing

Falling Leaves, Seasons Change

December 6, 2021by rachelannc Leave a comment

“I have done nothing all summer but wait for myself to be myself again.” Note: This is the last of a collection of drafted blog posts I’ve written throughout the […]

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Reflection, Writing

My First Trip to NYC Was a Dream

October 25, 2021by rachelannc Leave a comment

I finally made it to New York City, and it was a dream. “God, tell us the reasonYouth is wasted on the youngWe’re searching for meaning.Are we all lost stars,Trying […]

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Response, Vlog

Empathy Pop Band HOAX’s “Moon Moon Baby” is a Jam (Single Release)

August 31, 2018by rachelannc 1 Comment

Five-piece empathy pop band HOAX from Long Island is creating feel good tunes that will last you all year long. “Moon Moon Baby / Shine through and come and save […]

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Articles, Music

Milo Greene Introduces “Adult Contemporary” Live at Paste Studios NYC

August 28, 2018by rachelannc Leave a comment

Los Angeles-based quartet Milo Greene is ready to release their forthcoming third album Adult Contemporary next week — and they surprised us with a special acoustic performance at Paste Studios in New […]

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Articles, Music

Twin Sister Rock Duo Nalani & Sarina is anything but “Young & Inexperienced”

March 7, 2018by rachelannc Leave a comment

When it comes to East Coast versus West Coast, there’s something refreshing about two powerhouse sisters from New York who bring the energy, funk and heart of pop rock to […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

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

Lauv Interview: The emerging R&B sensation you need to know

June 7, 2017by rachelannc 1 Comment

Ari Leff, better known as the 22-year-old songwriter, producer and singer behind Lauv, has been taking over Spotify, and for good reason. His songs are merely infectious. Inspired by the […]

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Articles, Interviews, Music

Andy Suzuki & The Method Interview: Brooklyn-based Future Pop and Hapa Identity

March 13, 2017by rachelannc 3 Comments

When it comes to being Asian-American in the music industry — even more a biracial Asian-American — it may come with a double-edged sword. “You’re too white to be Asian,” some […]

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Articles, Interviews, Music

Olivia Wilde takes us through the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Dark Necessities”

June 17, 2016by rachelannc Leave a comment

As if I needed another reason to love adore admire look up to be completely inspired by Olivia Wilde, here she goes again. And this time it’s with the release of her music video […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Music

‘Vinyl’ and its Underrated Women of the Record Industry

February 29, 2016by rachelannc 5 Comments

When it comes to 1973 New York, the music industry was at an all-time high. New genres were emerging. Post-punk, disco, hip-hop and rock ‘n’ roll were being born. A new […]

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Articles, Music, Response, TV

‘Vinyl’ Brings Everyone’s 1970s Rock Nostalgia Back to Life

February 16, 2016by rachelannc Leave a comment

If there is one show I have been highly anticipating, it is HBO’s Vinyl. Sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll. You’ve heard it all before. And for any music head, this self-described […]

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Articles, Music, TV

“Begin Again” beautifully captures the heart, soul and joy of music (Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Adam Levine)

June 30, 2014by rachelannc 32 Comments

If you’re a music lover, writer, player, listener, savior or even appreciator, Begin Again will surely hit a chord in you. And it will stick. Forged on the New York […]

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Articles, Movies, Music, Response

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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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