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To Mom and the Dad I never knew

Days like today/yesterday always make me think of the Dad I never had and wish I knew — the one friends and relatives would say was the life of the party, was charismatic and creative, a true San Francisco native who served as the fire department’s paramedic, and loved taking photographs and art and collecting books and vinyl records still lining up my childhood home to this day. Family always…

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She had a spirit as sweet as the smell of the sky before the rain A blanket of snow beneath trees of February flames A bed of red roses, tangled up in saccharine skin Lay me down between blankets, bedsheets, and sin Before lovers turn into bodies Because to hold her is to be held And she is so so lovely Hold me, hold me, hold me - - - Scribbles from a wine & write sesh with @kaitlyn.fae and @rachelcansea (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cas_15TJHbK/?utm_medium=tumblr

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- A little digital collab with @rachelcansea 🎸+🎹 Full jam live on her blog and YouTube at rachelannc.com 🙏🏽✨ #plasticlove #plasticlovelove #mariyatakeuchi #竹内まりや #citypop #japanesemusic #japanesedisco #1984 #guitar #electricguitar #strat #stratocaster #fenderstratocaster #guitarriff #keys #keyboard #jamsession #jamsesh #gabrielbasco #rachelannc https://www.instagram.com/p/B2YOhJBngWu/?igshid=1b5r2tv85vknf

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Continuing My #2018 IG Year in Review...from that time the window was being replace at my coffee joint @simplycoffeeca to more fun with @tanyamemme @kaelaniluv and then @ultimatejamnight @therealsherihastings to sharing food and drank w my @blncdbrkfst LA fam @barbieybh @chriswirsig @baha_danesh to more moments with @arlyn_delapena and @itsmarilauren then on set with @abepagtama for our featured roles on the tv show Get Shorty and hanging with great actress writer @tessie.herrasti and my good music friends @katjarsax @topherdrum then sitting in the make up chair for the tv show Timeless at Paramount to going back home for shows w @leahtysse while getting to see my bro, sis n law and niece and than hanging with my @filamcreative family @ronneryjr @roni_can_go @meridenvillanueva @murphypham @rachelcansea @timcruzshootsyou @i.am.carlavega doing my first solo #productionsoundmixer gig w @ranntex (I learned a lot that day 😳) and then getting to witness the amazing musical talented @rayazyarbrough with the after meal at Canter’s Deli with Raya, @jorgecorante Baha & Mike Rofe #march #april #baytola #thefirstquarter https://www.instagram.com/p/BsB2qqEhMpx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nzdy9zqy0hfe

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My First Trip to NYC Was a Dream

I finally made it to New York City, and it was a dream. “God, tell us the reasonYouth is wasted on the youngWe’re searching for meaning.Are we all lost stars,Trying to light up the dark?” 💫“Lost Stars” by Keira Knightley & Adam Levine (from ‘Begin Again’) I never give myself trips, time off, or the luxury to spend time and energy to treat myself. I’m lucky I was in company to remind myself of a…

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Rue the Band live at San Diego Filipino Cinema's Magic Hour 2021

Rue plays a gig! 🇵🇭🎵 We hit the road yesterday to play for SD Filipino Cinema’s Magic Hour to open up their festival highlighting Filipino filmmakers for Filipino-American History Month. It was an honor to be a part of this (and even witness Maestro Michael Dadap playing the beautiful Philippine rondalla music I grew up dancing to). From the long drive, an out of tune guitar, a gifted bottle of…

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Closing in on Winter 2022

Closing in on Winter 2022

I’m sitting at this health food spot two days before Christmas. I’m a few miles away from the ocean and I’m just sitting in the sun. Basking. Breathing. In stillness. It’s moments of calm like these that seem to come so few and far between nowadays. I’m caught in the hustle and bustle of always wondering, “What’s next? What’s my next move?” or “Am I even working today” It’s sad how a creative…

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A Summer 2022 Slow-up

A Summer 2022 Slow-up

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it,” as cult-favorite Ferris Bueller wisely once said. It’s time for a bit of a check-in. I realize a big part of this all for me is to return to the things that once brought me joy — those that excited me, lit me up inside, and made me feel re-inspired and invigorated all over again. I’ve found that…

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Vlogs from my Summer Home

Vlogs from my Summer Home

Hi! It’s been five years since I last did my #vlogwithajog series and, as I was back home amongst my favorite mountains and trees for the past two months, I felt defeated as I was tackling “Big Love” and got sidetracked and went on a reflective ramble (this always happens unexpectedly, ya?).

“When I packed my car and my bags to start a new life for myself, three or four years ago, I didn’t know…

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"Cardigan Weather" (Meg & Dia Cover)

“Cardigan Weather” (Meg & Dia Cover)

In honor of being quarantined and doing as many errands/laundry/cooking I can do in my apartment, I blasted some old school Meg & Dia in my room — and decided to re-do a full band cover instrumental of their classic song “Cardigan Weather” (one of my favorites).

Hope you enjoy!

Stay safe, happy, healthy, and #stayhome.

With love…

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How I cope with social media as someone who is always on it, but has boundaries

How I cope with social media as someone who is always on it, but has boundaries

A series in: I am no expert, but here’s what I know. As someone who constantly engages with social media, for personal or work, there’s been a great deal of distance I’ve held to it. But I’ve had to learn a hard dose of boundaries in order to see how I can coexist with it, instead of let it take over my life. My takeaways: Post it and leave it. Do what you need to do, then go away and live…

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Twentynine

The fears, anxieties, worries and emotions that have come up for me in the past week have been heavy, but enlightening. Perhaps these were things that have bothered me for awhile, lingered in the back of my head and haven’t been fully addressed or realized. I guess as you approach a new age and season, things begin to unearth — in a good way. In the past few months, I’ve been on some sort of…

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"Oh, What A World" (Earth Day Vlog)

“Oh, What A World” (Earth Day Vlog)

Napa Valley, CA. 4/10/2021. You can’t know light without the dark. Life’s been rough lately. We’re starting to see the other side of this quarantine and I don’t even know if I’m ready for it. The burnout; the creative frustrations; the feeling I can never catch a break; or the fact I fainted while having my period and vaccine all at the same time. If there’s one thing I’ve held onto this past…

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"Plastic Love" (Mariya Takeuchi 竹内 まりや Cover)

“Plastic Love” (Mariya Takeuchi 竹内 まりや Cover)

This 1984 Japanese “city pop” which took over me last winter has always had such an infectious vibe — infectious enough that I finally decided to revisit it and record this quick vibe! Hope you enjoy. I’d also love any other songs you’ve been listening or jamming out to that’d be fun to visit and play!

This September, I’m doing a little “mini-series” featuring some new guitar video clips and…

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"Use Somebody" (Kings Of Leon Cover by Jess Barnard & Rachel Ann Cauilan)

“Use Somebody” (Kings Of Leon Cover by Jess Barnard & Rachel Ann Cauilan)

Jess had the brilliant idea of doing a collab once again — and the @jesssbarnard x @rachelcansea Seattle by LA collab continues! ✈️

I think I need to make a trip to the PNW pronto!

(Or else just find me up and down California…)

Want more? Keep in touch.

With love and honesty,

Rachel

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Anna Akana performed her first show at the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles, CA. 7/24/2019. (Photo: Shaun Jones | @ShaunJonesLA)

As a successful actress, influencer and personality, Anna Akana has always had something to share. Now, she debuts her newest musical project Casualty, and proves she really isn’t afraid to do it all.

Making any sort of name for yourself in the entertainment industry is tricky. Everyone’s creating their own content, producing their own music and recording their own videos. Everything begins to look and sound the same. So how do you make yourself stand out? How do you make a name for yourself in your chosen field? And how do you put in the tireless hours of practice and the discipline to stay focused to really make sure you succeed?

For Anna Akana, she seems to do it so effortlessly.

Anna is most well-known as a successful YouTube influencer and personality, with her videos reaching up to 2.5 million subscribers, often directed at women, dating and identity. Throughout, she has been open about her experiences with depression, mental illness, and even coming out as a 29-year-old bisexual Asian-American woman. She has found success as an actress (with credits in Ant-Man and Corporate), a comedian who has toured across the country, an author, and now, a musician to add.

During this summer, Akana released three singles, including “Intervention” and “Alone Together,” which come from her upcoming debut album Casualty, which released August 2, 2019.

To prepare for the release, Akana held her debut live show at The Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles on July 24th. The intimate room, filled with friends and fans who had been in the know of Akana’s musical project, gave Akana a warm welcome as she took to the stage.

Opening with songs like “Intervention” and “Pretty Girls Don’t Cry” with a full live band, Akana played new and unreleased songs from Casualty, which had us all feeling like we were listening to the words of Anna’s diary come to life.

As upbeat, poppy and energetic as Anna’s music is, she has addressed how cathartic creating music has been for her, as she has struggled with depression and dealt with post-breakup heartache. She sang songs about her ex-lover, lyrics saying she thought he was going to be her person, but he found a new girl and “I miss you all the time.” Another was about meeting her demons — a song about mental illness — which, as I remember, had me grooving out to her band more as she sang in a lower, smokier undertone. She even took to the piano at one point, choking up and shedding a tear as she sang about the pain of her heartache (something that felt very therapeutic for her).

For longtime fans of Akana, her music encompasses just another feat of her incredible work ethic and dedication to express herself. As Akana is unapologetically herself and keenly open to share her experiences with her fans and viewers, her music does the same. It’s an extension of her personality and, although in no way is Akana a grandiose vocalist or singer, her music is fun, honest and raw as she wears her heart on her sleeve…

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Anna Akana performed her first show at the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles, CA. 7/24/2019. (Photo: Rachel Ann Cauilan | @rachelcansea)

Anna Akana performed her first show at the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles, CA. 7/24/2019. (Photo: Rachel Ann Cauilan | @rachelcansea)

Anna Akana performed her first show at the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles, CA. 7/24/2019. (Photo: Rachel Ann Cauilan | @rachelcansea)

Anna Akana performed her first show at the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles, CA. 7/24/2019. (Photo: Rachel Ann Cauilan | @rachelcansea)

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Anna Akana does it all and proves she is more than just a ‘Casualty’