Author: Sophie
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An Interview With Falling Through April
Falling Through April Last week, I chatted over email with a band who “blurs the lines of the most intriguing sound of rock and alternative music from the 90’s through today.” They are Falling Through April (FTA), a five-piece from Charlotte, NC. FTA has toured with The Pretty Reckless (Razor & Tie) and Adelita’s Way (Virgin),…
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LISTEN UP: Amber Run
Amber Run I was stalking people on Instagram a few weeks ago (oh, please–you do it too, haha) when I stumbled across a few videos of a new-ish band called Amber Run, who formed in Nottingham, UK, back in 2012. After getting lost in their EPs on Spotify, I soon discovered that this is the…
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An Interview With War Kites
War Kites Jack Rawlins (vocals/bass) Sam Morris (lead guitar) Henry Ainsworth (rhythm guitar) & Connor Di Leo (drums) make up War Kites, an alternative/indie band who formed in Birmingham, U.K., in 2013. They recently released their debut album, “Skinny Dipping In The Koi Pond.” You can check out the album and the rest of their music…
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A Trip Down Memory Lane
For my first birthday, my uncle gave me a cassette tape he had made of some of his favorite rock songs. As soon as I was old enough to play it on my Fisher Price tape recorder, I listened to it every day. The songs on that tape bring back memories of being a preschooler,…
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CONCERTS: Bastille
BΔSTILLE The Last Stand Tour. One incredible night. November 13, 2014…sold out. On a rainy & blustery Thursday night two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of seeing one of my favorite bands, Bastille. (With awesome opener Ella Eyre!) In this post, I’ll talk about a few of my favorite moments from the show! Ella…
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LISTEN UP: Hozier
Hozier Hozier’s voice is like hot tea on a rainy day in November. Warm, comforting, and just a little bit addictive. Lately, I’ve been listening to Hozier on repeat–I just can’t get enough. (Photo by Brendan Lynch) Andrew (Hozier)-Byrne has had a crazy successful year so far. His self-titled album Hozier (released September of this…
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My Rainy Day Playlist
Fall is finally upon us. The leaves are changing colors, the air smells like trees and soil, there’s pumpkins on every front porch, and of course, it’s pouring down rain. If you live in a rainy city like I do, you’re probably used to this. Fall is my favorite season, and I personally love…
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5 Indie Bands You Should Be Listening To
Check out these 5 indie bands I’m currently loving! 1. Bastille Photo by Sam Howzit Dan Smith, the leader singer of this band, named this group after Bastille Day, which is celebrated on his birthday. The band formed in 2010 in London, and has released two studio albums: “Bad Blood,” and an extended version of…
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Movies For Music Lovers
Whenever I watch a movie, I always pay attention to the music. Movies are a great way to find new artists you might like–even if you don’t end up liking the movie, the soundtrack may feature some awesome new bands you didn’t even know existed. Here’s 4 music-related movies I love–and most of them come…
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Nothing Beats The Classics
Photo by Krystian Olszanski I listen to a variety of music–from pop to alternative, from folk to rock. And although I love highlighting up-and-coming bands on my blog, this post will be a little different. Today I’m going to talk about a few classic, timeless bands that I’ve been listening to since I was little.…
A Perfect Playlist 