Chillcast Lovespirals Guest DJ Special Feature On Mixcloud

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!

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

The Chillcast Lovespirals Guest DJ Set Special on Spotify Podcasts

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 ‘Smile’ Music Video On YouTube

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.

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Lovespirals ‘Smile – Single’ Out Now + Video Premiere

Lovespirals 3-song single, ‘Smile,’ is out now on all digital platforms including SpotifyApple Music, Amazon Mp3, TidalYouTubeDeezer 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)

"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)

Smile (Lyrics)

"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

Disneyland Hotel Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar

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

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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VLOG: Taking A Mental Health Day With Ryan

Sometimes we need to take some time out for our mental health. Even the most chill seeming people can be stressed out, especially in the midst of the craziness of recent times. Working from home is already a lot, but sharing both a home and a business with your partner makes things even more complex, and when your work/art is focused on your personal life, well… let’s just say it’s complicated! Getting away — even if just for a few hours — into nature always seems to help us put life back into perspective. Combine a sunset and vegan restaurants and you’ve got one heck of nice little Tuesday getaway!

Vlog shot and edited by Anji Bee for Happy Healthy Vegan
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Walk Proud ‘Be Yourself’ Illustration By Anji Bee

In 1988 I created an illustration of the vocalist of Norwalk band, Walk Proud, for the cover art of their debut New Age Records release, “Be Yourself.” A credit on the back cover of the 7″ states “Cover Art: Anji,” though I didn’t create the cover artwork, per se. Chris Cole drew the logo and I have no idea who did the transfer letters of the title or the overall layout. My pen and ink illustration was used on the original cover art for the first pressing on black vinyl.

Interestingly, the cover art was initially composed of just my drawing of Lalo (in a smaller size) and Chris’ graffiti style logo (in a larger size) placed in a stacked formation. I found an entry on Discogs with a photo of this original design layout. In a 2018 interview with No Echo Mike Hartsfield of New Age Records said:

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