Author: Sophie
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Sophie’s 2025 Concert Wrapped
Somehow, it’s December again! As the year is coming to a close, I’m looking back on yet another crazy year. 2025 introduced me to so many new people and opportunities, including my dream job in the music industry. 2025 was also a fantastic year for music. I feel like this was the first year I…
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You Don’t Mess Around with Jim (Or AJ) – Croce Plays Croce Live
The lights dim, and a familiar face fills the screen behind the stage: iconic blues/folk singer Jim Croce. “Well, let’s bring him out!” Jim says in the vintage footage. Suddenly, the lights flare, and AJ Croce bounds onto the stage, heading straight to his piano. Without missing a beat, he launches into the unmistakable riff…
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Celebrating a Decade: Iconic Albums of 2014 and My Blog’s 10-Year Anniversary!
On July 5th, A Perfect Playlist will be 10 years old! I can’t believe it’s been a decade since I pressed “publish” on my first post in the summer of 2014, shortly after being pulled up on stage by The Wanted. (You can read my blog’s full origin story here.) 2014 was an epic year…
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An Interview with Tom from Plain White T’s
In the summer of 2007, “Hey There Delilah” dominated local radio, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July. In 2008, the track was nominated for Song of The Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 50th Grammy Awards. Despite losing to Amy Winehouse’s “Before He Cheats,”…
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Now Playing: Fall 2023
The leaves are beginning to change, there’s a chill in the air, and the tunes are getting moodier. It’s my favorite time of year…fall! Here’s what I’m listening to right now. (Side note: I drew the lil ghost graphic at the top of this post! Want to see more of my art? Follow @isophie.art on…
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Blog Takeover: More Music Reviews By Friends!
Hello, all! Today, I’m excited to bring you the second edition of “My Friends Review Music!” Read on to hear their thoughts on some of the latest releases out there, plus which records made it to the top of their list. boygenius – The Record Released March 31st, 2023 Review by Kasey (POETRY DANS LA…
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An Evening with The 1975
Hello, music nerds! Happy December. I apologize for going dark on here since last winter. 2022 was an incredibly difficult year. I lost someone very dear to me, and suddenly, the things I usually loved doing had no appeal. Sometimes life throws curve balls at us, and we do what we can to survive. Music…
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Saying Goodbye After 5 Years: An Exclusive Interview with La Bouquet
La Bouquet, composed of Bryan Sammis and Drew Bruchs from LA, write “emotional songs you can dance to.” With a distinctive, cinematic sound that blends bedroom pop, ’80s new wave and a hint of the emo genre, LB is easily one of my go-to bands to listen to while pretending I’m the main character in…
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The Jack Antonoff Effect
You may not know it, but Jack Antonoff has probably written a few of your favorite songs. Jack, also known as Bleachers, is one of the most talked about record producers in the industry at the moment. Over the last few years. he’s written and produced for Taylor Swift, Lorde, St. Vincent, Lana Del Rey,…
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An Interview with Sophia James
Sophia James is a force to be reckoned with. From a young age, music was the focal point of her life. Her late mother Naomi Star was a professional singer, while her father, Chad Wackerman, is a drummer who continues to tour with major artists such as Frank Zappa and James Taylor today. Last year,…
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