Author: Sophie
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Spring Tunes
Helloo! It’s been a while. I’ve been incredibly busy these past few months, so I haven’t had much time to sit down to write a post. However, no matter how hectic things get throughout the school year as I drown in homework and activities, there’s always time for music. Now that it’s spring, my favorite…
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Now Playing: Winter 2017
I’ve been listening to a lot of chilling (pun intended–it’s cold as heck outside) tunes lately, and I wanted to share a few of them with you. Enjoy, and please tweet me any suggestions you have! Wolf Alice: Visions Of a Life I initially discovered this record when I saw Wolf Alice live for the…
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An Interview With Haley Johnsen
Haley Johnsen 28-year-old singer-songwriter Haley Johnsen is a risk-taker. From landing herself a spot in the top 24 of American Idol Season 11, releasing her debut EP Through the Blue in 2015, and playing The Troubadour stage in Los Angeles, Haley refuses to let fear inhibit her success. Haley “is a one-of-a-kind voice with gusto…
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Cassette Tape Revival
Rewind! Over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed a huge resurgence in retro music formats. Vinyl has seen 260% growth since 2009, according to Forbes magazine. These days, I constantly see teens in addition to adults digging through the vinyl crates in the record store I work in. What may have started as a…
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Soundtrack to my Summer 2017
My summers at home are made up of memorable sunsets, vibrant colors, favorite foods, lovely smells, special people, the books I get lost in, and notable music. I remember each of my summers differently through these things, and looking back on them brings back the feelings I had during that time. Every summer, I like…
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CONCERTS: Passenger
Passenger I’ve been lucky enough to see singer-songwriter Passenger live three times now, and each time, he never ceases to impress me with his infectious energy, crowd involvement, funny travel stories, and remarkable music. Last month, I had the pleasure of seeing him in Portland, Oregon with my friend Shayna, who bought me tickets for…
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An Interview with Higuera
Higuera Higuera is a five-piece alternative band from California who formed in 2013. They’ve played numerous shows along the West Coast in venues ranging from The Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle to a California house show in the middle of nowhere. Vocalist and main songwriter Valley Taylor says Higuera is committed to creating genuine, quality…
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New Old Favorites
I’ll admit it…sometimes, I’m late to the game. I keep up with current music as much as I can (alongside the artists I already love) but there are times when an older, classic album I’ve heard about for years (but never got around to listening to all the way through) slips through the cracks. I…
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Now Playing
I’ve been listening to a lot of old and new singles lately, and focusing less on spinning full albums at a time. They all differ in style and sound–from slow, dreary tunes, to loud, 80’s inspired tracks that are great to dance to–this month, I’ve compiled a playlist of quirky favorites I’ve been mixing and…
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Single Review: “Luna” by Veludo Planes
Veludo Planes is a four-piece alternative/indie band from the south coast of the U.K., made up of members Mike, Sam, Chris, and Ollie. According to their Twitter bio, they describe themselves as “disillusioned 20 somethings with guitars.” Two of the band mates, Mike and Chris, are identical twin brothers. With a sound similar to The…
A Perfect Playlist 