Author: Sophie
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Books For Music Lovers
Besides music, bands, concerts and records, books are one of my favorite things. I’ve always loved reading–especially books related to music. (Ha, what a surprise, right?) If you’re like me, and you want to combine your passion for music and books, this is the post for you! I found a few books that all music…
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Now Playing
I apologize for my lack of posts lately! I just started my first year of college, so I’ve been adjusting to a lot of new things & I haven’t had time to sit down and write a blog post. Speaking of new things, I have been listening to a lot of new music (well, new…
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LISTEN UP: Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges When I first heard “Coming Home” by Leon Bridges, I assumed he was a 50’s singer. His smooth, Sam Cooke-esque vocals mixed with some killer guitar riffs, doo-wopping backup singers and sprinkled-in saxophone solos make his debut album sound like something straight out of a 1950’s diner jukebox. (Photo on the left by:…
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4 Artists You Should Know About This Summer
Courtney Barnett The lyrics on Courtney’s most recent album, Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit are truly what make this album one of my favorites for this summer. Every song is frenzy of internal monologue, narrated by her intriguing Australian accent. As if each song is a train of thought, Courtney sings…
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Soundtrack To My Summer 2015
Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer! Bleachers–Strange Desire This is honestly one of the best albums I’ve ever listened to. Every time I put it on, I always find myself saying: “Oh my God, this is SO GOOD.” Jack Antonoff, former member of the band Fun, perfectly blends a nostalgic, seemingly old-school approach…
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Surrounded By Music In New York City
I recently took a week-long trip to NYC with my family. New York is an incredible city with extraordinary people, performers, shows and buildings. While I was there, I wanted to check out any music-related NYC landmarks and experiences that I’m always hearing about. Here’s some of the things I was up to! Tori…
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CONCERTS: Tori Kelly
Tori Kelly Last week, my friend Annie & I finally got to see one of our favorite artists live on her #WhereIBelongTour: Tori Kelly! Tori started out on YouTube, and after being eliminated from American Idol, she began working on her own music when her YouTube career took off. She has an incredible voice that…
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An Interview with Demi Louise
Demi Louise Demi Louise is a 20-year-old, unsigned, singer-songwriter from Australia who is making her mark on the music world. From touring with Kodaline, to winning the Australian Songwriters Association Pop Song Of The Year award, Demi’s voice is being heard around the globe. I caught up with Demi in a recent email interview, and…
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5 Haunting Songs On My iPod
Songs that give you goosebumps are the best kind. Sometimes they’re so well-written, they make you shiver. Or maybe they just speak to you, relating to your exact situation. In this post, I’m going to focus on those types of songs that stick in your mind even after you’ve finished listening… the haunting, weird ones.…
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HOW TO: Create a Music Time Capsule
Like I’ve said so many times before on my blog, music/songs can represent memories. Listening to a specific song can bring back so many good memories from various times in your life! For this post, I decided to do a something a little different. I’m a very sentimental person, and I also absolutely love time…
A Perfect Playlist 