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news, Positive Influence, Zine

POSITIVE INFLUENCE Hardcore Fanzine Anthology Pre-Order Now

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So amped to announce that Shining Life Press is now taking pre-orders for the long awaited Positive Influence Fanzine anthology. This project has been over 2 years in the making so I’m both excited and relieved to have reached the finish line! Not only does this soft-bound book feature all 6 issues of Positive Influence, it also includes 21 pages of bonus material such as archival photos, flyers, ads, plus an introduction written by yours truly that goes into the history of the ‘zine with many stories from those times. It was quite a process to dig up all of the ephemera that went into this project, and honestly it’s a small miracle that so much of it had survived decades of moving around Southern California!

Kevin ‘Kev Insted’ Hernandez shares the mic with an eager crowd. Photo by Jeff Ladd.
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Happy Healthy Vegan

Disneyland CA Adventure Food & Wine Fest 2022 Vegan Options

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Ryan and I spent an afternoon at Disneyland’s California Adventure to check out the vegan options at the annual Food & Wine Festival going on now. Though we’ve been to the park’s annual Festival of Holidays and Lunar New Year events, to the best of our recollection, this is the first time we hit up this foodie event! Watch to see our review of the seasonal plant based items offered this time around.

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Chillcast Lovespirals Guest DJ Special Feature On Mixcloud

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Now on Mixcloud, as well as Spotify! After a 2In case you haven’t heard, The Chillcast with Anji Bee podcast is back! The talk-music format of this new episode hearkens back to my early days on PodShow, and with Ryan Lum as my special guest, it’s also similar to my classic artist interview features. He and I sat down to chat about our brand new Lovespirals ‘Smile – Single’ both sharing our songs plus music by other artists that inspired us this time around. This was fun to do and I truly hope you enjoy it. Please let me know if you’d like Ryan and I to do more episodes like this!

Stream the full show FREE on Mixcloud and follow Anji Bee on Mixcloud for future episodes.

Features music by Lovespirals, Anji Bee, Karmacoda, BTS, Baekhyun, Colde, Jimmy Brown, snzae, and Now Seoul Nights from Kozy Pop.

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The Chillcast Lovespirals Guest DJ Set Special on Spotify Podcasts

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After a 2-year hiatus, The Chillcast with Anji Bee podcast is back! The past 6 or 7 years the show has only been available on Mixcloud so it’s exciting to check out the new Anchor by Spotify system. This talk-music format hearkens back to my early days on PodShow, and with Ryan Lum as my special guest, it’s also similar to my classic artist interview features. He and I sat down to chat about our brand new Lovespirals ‘Smile – Single’ sharing our songs plus music by other artists that helped inspire us. This was fun to do and I truly hope you enjoy it. Please let me know if you’d like Ryan and I to do more episodes like this!

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Lovespirals, music, video

Lovespirals ‘Smile’ Music Video On YouTube

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Lovespirals new single, “Smile,” combines Ryan’s classic shimmery guitars with a laid back beat, dreamy electric piano, and Anji’s earthy yet ethereal vocals to create a warm and welcoming sound that evokes the sunny beachside lifestyle depicted in the song’s brand new music video shot and edited by the band themselves. Ryan’s scenes were shot along the Palos Verdes cliffside while Anji’s scenes were shot at the Crystal Cove State Park.

Purchase high quality audio files of Lovespirals ‘Smile – Single’ in your choice of format from lovespirals.bandcamp.com

Stream Lovespirals ‘Smile – Single’ on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, Tidal, Pandora or your favorite digital music service.

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Lovespirals ‘Smile – Single’ Out Now + Video Premiere

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Lovespirals 3-song single, ‘Smile,’ is out now on all digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Mp3, Tidal, YouTube, Deezer and Bandcamp. In addition to brand new title track, ‘Smile’ features our song “Why Not Today,” which was previously only available on Bandcamp. All three songs continue the band’s tradition of working new influences into their signature dream pop sound.

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Down Low (Lyrics)

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"Smile" from Lovespirals 'Smile - Single' 2022

Drop me a line 
Send me a sign 
A little something 
Let me know that you’re alive  

But keep it on the down low 
(Down low) 
I said keep it on the down low
(Down low) 
Just keep it on the down low  
(Down low) 
Gotta keep it on the down low 
(Down low)  

Write me a text 
Baby I’m vexed
I don’t know what’s going on now 
But what can I expect said we’d  

Keep it on the down low 
(Down low) 
We said keep it on the down low 
(Down low) 
Just keep it on the down low  
(Down low)
Gotta keep it on the down low 
(Down low)  
Keep it on the down low 
(Down low) 
I said keep it on the down low 
(Down low) 
Just keep it on the down low  
(Down low) 
Gotta keep it on the down low
(Down low) 
On the down low 
(Down low) 
(Down low)
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Smile (Lyrics)

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"Smile" from Lovespirals 'Smile - Single' 2022

I been having a hard time lately 
If I’m honest it’s been quite awhile 
But I keep it mostly to myself, yeah
I just nod and smile 

My smile may be pretty but it’s 
All filled with lies 
And you if look closely, see it 
Doesn’t reach my eyes 

Ha ahh ahh oh ooh smile 
Hoo ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh smile 

I been really going thru it lately
 I wasn’t honest, I was in denial 
Should’ve asked for help but instead 
I just nod and smile 

My smile may be pretty but it’s 
All filled with lies 
And you if look closely, see it 
Doesn’t reach my eyes 

Smile 
Smile 
Smile 
Smile 
Ha ahh ahh oh ooh smile 
Hoo ooh ooh hoo ooh ooh ooh
Happy Healthy Vegan, vidcast

Disneyland Hotel Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar

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An unexpected opportunity came up to do something fun midweek, which is our fave time to go on dates. Ryan and I have logged quite a few Disneyland and California Adventure trips, but never seen at the Disneyland Hotel and it’s cute little Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar. Here’s how they describe it on the website, “Mystery, romance and adventure await you at this bewitching tiki bar inspired by the world-famous Jungle Cruise.” Sound good???

Watch Anji and Ryan’s enchanted getaway via YouTube
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Vegan Getaway! Delicious Picnic & Relaxing Nature Hike in Palm Springs

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Ryan and I have had some viewer requests on the Happy Healthy Vegan YouTube channel for another one of my patented chill vlogs featuring the beautiful scenery and tasty vegan food of Southern California and since the weather co-operated this week, we went for it! Ryan and I returned to Palm Springs to check out another hike in Indian Canyons, swinging by Chef Tanya’s to pick up some sandwiches and potato salad on the way. It was a great little afternoon trip that we hope you will enjoy sharing with us!

Ryan and Anji of Lovespirals on a Palm Springs Nature Day Trip
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