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Dayna is an Assistant Editor at Ear to the Ground and has been writing for us and other blogs for over a decade! She's a vocalist and musician with a deep passion for indie artists and music. She currently resides in the Washington DC area, loves tacos, Korean food, her daughter, and dude falsetto. (Not necessarily in that order.)
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Song Spotlight – Cristina Spinei “Il Nodo”

Good weekend, fellow (home)travelers! As life continues to be insanely upside down and continually throwing us all for a loop, spectacular music is more necessary than ever! I had to honor of listening to this neo-classical composer recently and her work wowed me, …

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A Weekend Mix For Those Who Need A Little Change

You want to know what I’ve done with my quarantine (I mean, aside from the endless amount of tv and taking to eating hummus with a spoon)? Putting together a puzzle — and it’s a hard one! I get that this declaration does …

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A Playlist To Ease Your Weary Minds On Your Weekend Inside

I know things are tense all around the world right now, but one thing that has stood the test of time, uplifting and edifying us through many trials and many dark times is music. Music heals the mind and soul and what we …

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4 Pop Artists Worthy of this Special Leap Day

Today is a special day, as it only comes around once every four years. Leap years are mysterious and the 29th day of February from them is its epic story. I love this day! It’s as if we get an extra day to …

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YouTube Gem – Joseph – NYE (Live Performance)

Do you ever just listen/watch a song or YouTube clip over and over because it feels like it physically or mentally lifts you up? That’s what this version of NYE from the band Joseph did for me this week. I just needed it… …

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The Loveliest Tunes for the Most Lovely of Weekends

It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, whether you like it or not. So, whether it brings you joy or agony, I’ve got some of the loveliest, and even heartbreaking songs to inspire you! You can thank me later. Just call me St. Dayna, the patron …

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A Playlist To Get You In That Sweet Weekend Mood

Welcome to the weekend! Some of you are planning on keeping busy (you know who you are… “those” people), others planning to binge something like Cheer on Netflix (I LOVE YOU, JERRY), or maybe doing absolutely nothing (you’re the real hero here). Whatever …

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Featured Single, Annie O’Malley “Golden Doves”

Let’s face it, this month has felt incredibly long and this week was a tough one for so, so many. The world seems incredibly heavy lately (at least for me), so now more than ever, I needed to feel the peace that an …

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Pop Vocalists To Elevate Your Weekend

It’s Saturday again and you know what that means! (Not a question…) New music, you wonderful, beautiful souls! I’ll be honest, my brain is a little mushy today (all week, really) which is probably why for my initial opening I actually typed “What’s …

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Some Unexpected Heat For Your Cold, Snowy Weekend.

It’s cold and snowy here in the “Nation’s Capital,” so here are some of the best tracks this week to warm you up! Archie Faulks – “What For” This was my first time hearing Archie Faulks and I’m so happy I got to …

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