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Author Sofia Biagio

Sofia Biagio

pseudointellectual and heavy metal junkie

Uncovering the origins of Lovers Rock

Sofia Biagio
February 15, 2024
Black Culture, Cultural Commentary, Music History
One day on my routine walk to class, “Lovers Rock” by TV Girl came on through shuffle. Call it overstated or cliché, but for some reason, this song always pulls on my heart strings. The sweet swells of vio...

Finding salvation with Crosses at The Chapel

Sofia Biagio
December 8, 2023
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Previews, Rock, San Francisco, Shoegaze
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The musical group ✝️✝️✝️ (Crosses) is rightfully named, because Tuesday night’s show was a religious experience. It felt like the stars aligned perfectly for me to be there—the last time they to...

Still coming off of a concert “High:” a magical night with Slow Pulp and Babehoven

Sofia Biagio
October 20, 2023
Concerts, Festivals, and Live Reviews, indie, indie scene, music, San Francisco
Ryan Albert during Babehoven set Emotions were high. Tears were shed. It was an incredible night in San Francisco, where Slow Pulp graced us with their presence for the first time at The Chapel since openin...

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