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Tag Archives: Singer-songwriter

Ray LaMontagne releases new single ‘Hey, No Pressure’ off new album ‘Ouroboros’

February 2, 2016by rachelannc Leave a comment

“Will you follow me?” Ray LaMontagne asked himself when recording his sixth studio album Ouroboros, expected to drop in early March. The first single, “Hey, No Pressure,” features fuzzy bass lines […]

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Articles, Music

Kate Earl introduces EARL and “First Time” at BBC Radio 2 Live UK’s Introducing Stage

November 7, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

It’s rare to come across an artist who manages to bare their soul in a refreshing and honest way on stage. With all of the electronic, dance-filled synths and indie-rock […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music, Response

Finding My Way Back Home

August 2, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

My oh my, have these past couple of weeks been a whirlwind. And I thought I owe you all an update. I’ve gone through a lot of changes as of […]

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Reflection, Writing

Meg Frampton’s return to music with “Say I Said Yes”

May 9, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

“Through all my new experiences in jewelry and ‘side man’ gigging for other artists, I could never quite put the quiet voice inside of me to rest,” Meg Frampton writes to […]

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Articles, Music

No Shame. Music Connects People.

March 3, 2015by rachelannc 2 Comments

There is no shame in that I clearly have no life if my past ten Instagram posts have had something to do concerning Meg & Dia / Archis / Dia […]

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Concerts, Music, Reflection

The Beast of Burden: The Story Behind Meg & Dia Frampton

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Last fall quarter, I took my first Literary Journalism workshop here at UC Irvine. It was required of us to seek out a long-form narrative story (in just ten weeks) and, […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Interviews, Music, Writing

Milo Greene’s epic, high-energy hometown performance lit up the El Rey (2-19-2015)

February 22, 2015by rachelannc 1 Comment

I’ve seen Milo Greene around four times now, and even though I’ve been familiar with their songs for years, it’s amazing how much an impression they can still leave on […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Concerts, Music

Archis set to release this Monday: What have you missed?

February 19, 2015by rachelannc Leave a comment

With the release of singer-songwriter Dia Frampton and music composer Joseph Trapanese’s latest musical collaboration Archis this coming February 23, you ought to prepare yourself for a truly unique musical listening […]

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Articles, Music

“Local Brews Local Grooves” Craft Beer and Music Festival @ the House of Blues, Anaheim (10-25-2014)

November 2, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

Who doesn’t love a darn good glass of craft beer?! Okay, well I guess that specific niche is only relevant to few, as many of my friends don’t drink much beer […]

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Articles, Concerts, Food/Health, Music

Sweet Rock ‘n’ Roll Mood Music with Singer-Songwriters Andrew Belle and Sugar & the Hi Lows (9-17-2014)

October 14, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

If you love the charm of small artists, up-and-coming musicians and the culture of singer-songwriters, you may find yourself walking through the doors of a little music venue called the Brick & Mortar Music […]

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Articles, Concerts, Music

“Yuna-Versity” Interview: Malaysian Singer-Songwriter on College, her Muslim Identity, Feminism and a New Album

October 7, 2014by rachelannc 4 Comments

“Those were the best years of my life, so far,” Malaysian singer-songwriter turned international sensation Yuna reflects, sitting on top the grass in the middle of UC Irvine’s Aldrich Park. […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Concerts, Culture, Interviews, Music

Our take on “Shy That Way” by Tristan Prettyman & Jason Mraz (Cover)

August 22, 2014by rachelannc Leave a comment

This is our take on “Shy That Way” by Tristan Prettyman & Jason Mraz. This is a song we were about to perform some time four years ago at the end […]

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Covers, Music, Vlog

“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

In love with Hozier’s bluesy grit and soul in “To Be Alone,” live in Kilkenny

June 24, 2014by rachelannc 6 Comments

I think I’ve discovered my new favorite Irish musician. And he’s gritty as heck with a lot of heart. Right when you hear Hozier’s voice, you’re already taken into a world […]

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Articles, Music

Kina Grannis Explores Her ‘Elements’ (Album Review) [New University Publication]

May 27, 2014by rachelannc 1 Comment

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 […]

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Articles, Celebrities, Music, Response

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