Author: Sophie
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Now Playing: Summer 2019
Hello, readers! Welcome back. 🙂 Huge life update for those who don’t already know: a little over a week ago, I graduated from the University of Oregon! Changes, changes. Among others, one change is a shift in my music taste. Don’t get me wrong, The 1975 and alternative tunes will forever be my #1, but…
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An Interview with Little Comets
I’m thrilled to give you all this post! Little Comets, an English indie-rock band that formed in 2008, have been one of my favorite bands since high school. I’m ecstatic to have interviewed lead singer, Rob Coles, for my blog. Little Comets, made up of brothers Rob and Michael Coles, plus friends Matthew Hall,…
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My Dream Job: A Career In the Music Industry
I’ve been feeling nostalgic, excited and reflective these past few days as I enter my last term of college. As a result, this blog post is a little different than the usual, which I thought would be fun. 🙂 I’ve always loved to create. Whether it be through writing, art, or music, creating something…
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8 Songs That Will Trigger the Deepest Depths of Your Memory
Lately, there’s been a genre of posts going viral on Instagram/Twitter that feature pictures of old games, toys, movies, and TV shows from the childhoods of late millennials like me. People typically comment on them, saying: “woah, this just triggered the deepest depths of my memory.” These kind of posts inspired today’s blog post!…
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2018 Concert Recap
2018 was a great year for new records and live shows. Here’s a little recap of the concerts I attended in 2018! George Ezra: 5/8/18, Roseland Theater I saw UK artist George Ezra perform in a small, local venue in Portland long before the success of his breakout single, “Budapest” in 2014. His booming, distinctive…
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Now Playing: Winter 2018
Albums: The 1975: A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships I’ve been looking forward to the release of this record for a few years now, and let me tell you, The 1975 did not disappoint. This record (“ABIIOR” for short) marks yet another new style/era for the band. (Each album seems to be a wildly different…
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The Power of Music In Film: An Interview with student filmmaker Anna Maestas
“Whenever I make videos, I rely heavily on the music I incorporate. I think the reason why people get so emotional over films is the combination of a visual and music component–without both, it just wouldn’t be the same.” -Anna Maestas By day, Anna Maestas is a sophomore at the University of Oregon…
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An Interview with Halie Loren
Halie Loren Halie Loren, originally from Southeast Alaska, has been writing and performing music since the age of 13. Now an international, award-winning jazz/pop singer, Halie is a force to be reckoned with. She has released a total of ten albums over her years as a singer-songwriter, topped charts across the world, toured worldwide, and…
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College & Local Radio is RAD!
As many of you may already know, I have a passion for radio. When I was a junior in high school, I visited my (now) college campus for the first time, and I was immediately drawn to the student-run radio station, KWVA. I loved the idea of a community of like-minded, music-obsessed students talking about/…
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Summer Spins
Summer is here again! I’m super excited to be interning with The Portland Radio Project during the next few months, a non-profit radio station in Portland committed to showcasing local artists and supporting small businesses. I’ll be doing graphic design and social media work for PRP, which I’m stoked about! Meanwhile, I’ve been listening to…
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