Author: Sophie
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HOW TO: Meet Your Favorite Bands & Singers (Part 2)
Meeting my favorite band, The Wanted, in April Fake it ‘till you make it. Meeting your favorite band/singer can be a once in a lifetime opportunity. When you meet them, breathe. They’re just people. (That mean a lot to you!) Fake being outgoing if you’re a little shy—smile, ask them questions, (ex: How do you…
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HOW TO: Meet Your Favorite Bands & Singers (Part 1)
My two fangirl best friends waiting outside of our favorite band’s tour bus! When an artist I love makes a trip to my city, I try my very best to meet them. I love being able to show them how much I appreciate their music, and it’s so much fun to see them in real…
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CONCERTS: Rixton
Rixton 3 words that describe this band: talented, sincere, and hilarious! Last Monday, I had the pleasure of seeing and meeting these 4 lovely boys from Manchester: Charley, Jake, Danny, and Lewi, also known as RIXTON! In 2012, Rixton formed under the name “Relics.” They changed their name to “Rixton” shortly after though, when they…
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LISTEN UP: James Bay
James Bay (My “Listen Up” posts cover my favorite artists, as well as new bands and singers.) My photo of James from summer 2013 He wears awesome hats, and has an incredible singing voice. What else do you need in life? This 23-year-old singer-songwriter from Hitchin, UK is James Bay, a musician whose voice is…
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CONCERTS: OK Go
In this category of A Perfect Playlist, I’ll share my experiences at recent concerts I’ve attended, and a little bit of information about the artist I went to see! OK Go Unique music paired with some wacky music videos–that’s OK Go, an alternative rock band that formed in 1998 in Chicago. I went to see…
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5 Layered Songs That Will Blow Your Mind
(Photo by Nickolai Kashirin) When a song is layered, it means that the track begins to play in one earbud/speaker, then starts playing again in the other earbud/speaker but slightly delayed compared to the first one. The result is major goosebumps. Layered music is becoming super popular all over Tumblr, and it’s something I’ve recently…
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Passenger’s New Album: Whispers
Passenger’s 6th album, Whispers, is definitely worth listening to (especially with headphones on). Similar to his last album, (“All the Little Lights”) this album features the soulful, story-like songs that every Passenger fan loves so much. So far, my favorite tracks on the album are “27,” “Heart’s On Fire,” “Scare Away the Dark,” and “Riding…
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LISTEN UP: Nina Nesbitt
Nina Nesbitt (My “Listen Up” posts cover my favorite artists, as well as new bands and singers to check out.) You may recognize this bleached-blonde, Scottish beauty from Ed Sheeran’s music video, Drunk. And although Nina does a great job playing Ed’s ex-girlfriend in the video (fun fact: Ed and Nina did date for a bit), she is actually…
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3 Secret Concert Venues
Here are three, little-known places where you could see your favorite artist perform up- close! Radio stations Your local radio station may be hosting an interview with your favorite singer or band while they are in your town, and they will usually perform a few of their songs after the interview. Check Twitter, your local radio station’s website,…
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Soundtrack To My Summer 2014
Songs have the power to bring back memories of a specific moment, season, or time in your life. Below is a list of songs that I know will remind me of summer 2014. Click below and enjoy! …
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