Whether stimulating the mind or correcting your skin, coffee is a beneficial organic compound that promotes health and beauty. There’s nothing like a fresh batch of coffee on a Sunday morning – whether it’s for your soul or skin. It’s like one’s personal “restart” button after a long night, yet the benefits extend far past those in mind. Regardless if it’s applied directly or sipped straight from a mug, caffeinated coffee is a beneficial organic compound that helps promote your health and your beauty. The Benefits of Coffee:Moderate coffee consumption can be a significant source of antioxidants and bioactive compounds. These boost brain function, stimulate the central nervous system and fight liver cancer, as reported by healthline.com. Paige Hemleb, a licensed esthetician at Cortiva Institute in St. Petersburg, FL, found that caffeine has beneficial anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties when applied topically. Coffee is considered a diuretic, which means these grounds draw out the excess water beneath the skin and reduce inflammation. It can also remove dead skin cells, correct dark circles, reduce eye puffiness, and tighten and brighten the skin through exfoliation. Overall, organic coffee can help stimulate blood circulation and oxygen at the skin’s surface by shrinking the blood vessels underneath. So, What Causes Under-Eye Bags and Eye Puffiness?“It’s important to note the difference between eye bags and eye puffiness,” said Hemleb. Eye puffiness can be identified by sagging skin and slightly swollen eyelids. Under-eye bags, however, are occasionally surrounded by dark circles. Along with a lack of sleep, many culprits are responsible for these annoyances. “Diet, of course, is one. Excessive salt to be specific, which we know retains fluids. Tobacco and alcohol contribute significantly to stress, depression and fatigue; all of which negatively effect our skin,” said Hemleb. Although these negative factors can be fixed with a few steps, some can’t be avoided. “As we age, our skin gets thinner and ultimately droops, creating the appearance of bags. As if that’s not enough to worry about, gravity also pulls everything downwards,” said Hemleb. That said, a simple at-home eye mask can help reduce these effects. Homemade Coffee Eye Mask:You can make this mask in many ways, such as with honey, coconut oil, or Vitamin E. Still, the primary ingredient you need is organic coffee. “The great thing about skincare, especially when using natural ingredients, is that you can really play around with your combinations,” said Hemleb. If darkness is a concern, include lemon, peppercorn, and Vitamin E in your eye mask. This corrects dark rings, stimulates blood circulation, and prevents future darkness. Additionally, apply aloe if dry eyes are a concern, and include egg whites to firm the skin. Because these masks are customizable, they really all depend on one’s personal needs. However, I will use 2 tablespoons of organic coffee and 2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil, a recipe found on theindianspot.com. After determining what you will need based on your skin preferences, mix these ingredients into a paste form. Then, apply with a synthetic fan brush. Hemleb recommends leaving this mask on for 10 minutes before rinsing gently with water. Follow with an eye cream, and if puffiness is still a concern, place two spoons to chill in a freezer before massaging them against the skin.
“Eyebags are most prominent in the morning, so I recommend this treatment to be done in the a.m.! Plus, it’s a great way to wake up your senses,” said Hemleb. No matter the mask, Hemleb recommends applying it two to three times a week for at least four weeks. This will ensure the most benefits. “Skin needs time to adjust, however, you will still feel benefits immediately,” said Hemleb. Disclaimer: This article has been edited and formatted since its first publication. To see the original story, please visit https://spoonuniversity.com/how-to/coffee-is-good-for-the-soul-and-your-skin
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This list of easy gluten-free fall recipes will help those with dietary restrictions to enjoy the upcoming autumn season.It's official: the smell of freshly-baked cinnamon bread has filled the air, and urban apartments everywhere have been overtaken by mini plastic pumpkins. Autumn is here, which means fall enthusiasts can finally engorge on those seasonal recipes they've stored all year. From gooey pumpkin brownies to toasty apple oatmeal cookies, there's no doubt these gluten-free fall recipes will bake their way into your hearts– and stomachs– this autumn season. 1. Pumpkin MuffinsThese pumpkin muffins are so exceptionally soft, warm, and jam-packed with flavor that it's a shock they're gluten-free. They pair great with your morning coffee or serve as a refreshing treat during an afternoon pantry grazing. For this recipe, you'll need butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin, gluten-free flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Making and baking these pastries takes a little over an hour– ideal for an autumn afternoon indoors. So, find a spooky movie to watch and get to baking. Tip: Once they have cooled, add some brown sugar cream cheese spread over the top to make them extra tasty. 2. Baked Cinnamon Apple Halves There's something different, almost magical, about warm cinnamon apples on a crisp fall night. And the best part? You probably already have these ingredients lying around in your kitchen. These baked cinnamon apple halves are easy to make, quick to bake, and a delicious variation of a classic autumn dessert. All you need is apples, butter, brown sugar, gluten-free flour, quick oats, and cinnamon. This recipe takes about 35 minutes to make from start to finish and is served best with dairy-free ice cream. 3. Pecan Pie BarsDo you know that feeling when you want a thick slice of pecan pie but don't want to commit to the time to make it? It's a universal experience. These pecan pie bars are the perfect and easy solution to satisfy your sweet tooth. Not only are they gluten-free, but they are vegan, grain-free, and soy-free too. Though they require a little more resting time, they are well worth the wait. For this recipe, you will need almond flour, vegan sugar, maple syrup, vegan butter, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, pecans, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract. Don't forget to top it off with some dairy-free whipped cream. 4. Pumpkin BrowniesGooey pumpkin brownies are complete kryptonite for any dessert connoisseur. The combination of chocolate and pumpkin in this mixture makes the flavor of these treats so criminally rich and dense. Not to mention, their natural orange hue is the perfect way to start the Halloween season. These brownies require gluten-free flour, sea salt, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract, coconut oil, applesauce, eggs, and water. You will also need pumpkin purée, cream cheese, and pumpkin pie spice. 5. Spiced Apple Oatmeal CookiesAlthough gluten-free treats are sometimes tricky to make, these spiced apple cookies bake just right for that melt-in-your-mouth first bite. With a perfect combination of cinnamon and apple, they are soft, chewy, and full of fiber. For this recipe, you will need gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, salt, coconut oil, almond butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, quick oats, ripe apples, and sugar. Happy baking! Disclaimer: This article has been edited and formatted since its first publication. To see the original story, please visit https://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/5-easy-gluten-free-desserts-to-make-this-fall-season.
Allegiant Air has always been known to help travelers venture on a budget. Now, customers can do so with up to 25% off their future flights– but they only have 72 hours to act. The Labor Day sale, which automatically applies a discount of up to 25% off the base fare for select flights and routes until Sept. 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT, is valid for travel through May 16, 2023. Customers can also save 20% or more on eligible air+hotel packages when booking their next vacation. Allegiant World Mastercard® holders currently get an exceptional offer. Qualified participants can save $50 when they spend $100 or more on eligible Labor Day sale purchases. They must use the required card at checkout with promo code BESTCC50 to redeem their offer. Those looking to sign up for the credit card can earn 15,000 bonus points or $150 off a future Allegiant trip when $1,000 or more in purchases are made within the first 90 days of the account opening. Outside of the Labor Day sale, the airline offers other unique deals just in time for football season. NFL fans have the opportunity to pick an Allegiant Stadium Football Fan Package to Las Vegas, which includes "nonstop airfare, seat selection, checked Bag, carry-on, priority boarding, hotel stay at 3+ star hotel, & game day seats at Allegiant Stadium," according to Allegiant Air's website. The Allegiant Stadium Football Fan Package requires the purchase of either a round trip ticket or a one-way flight and a two-night minimum hotel stay. It is important to remember that the number of travelers is equivalent to the number of stadium tickets, so extra Raiders passes will not be available for purchase within the package. No matter the sale, Allegiant Air offers industry-low rates that can directly fly passengers to over 100 destinations across the U.S. In August, seven new nonstop routes were added. These include: From Provo, Utah (PVU):
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Drew Wells, Allegiant's senior vice president of revenue and network planning, told PR Newswire, "We're thrilled to grow our network and provide Allegiant travelers with new flight options. Our recent announcement to begin base operations in Provo, Utah has opened the door for an expanded route map and these new flights will connect area travelers to four top-tier destinations." As a reminder, Allegiant is a no-frills airline, which means passengers must pay an extra fee for carry-on bags, checked luggage, and designated seats. They may also be subjected to additional costs, such as booking through the call center or printing a boarding pass at the airport. Sugar, spice, and everything nice– Justine Doiron’s simple recipe to cultivating fame. With over 1.8 million followers on TikTok, 298,000 fans on Instagram, and 7,380 subscribers on YouTube, Justine (@justine_snacks) provides users a safe space with her hearty, wholesome, and satisfying content. Her mission? To promote an amicable relationship between consumer and food, free of judgment or fear. Justine’s journey with food videography began in April 2020 at the peak of her quarantine boredom. Like many aspiring chefs during this time, Justine wanted to virtually share her favorite feel-good meals with others on social media. Luckily, this was a period of exponential growth for TikTok. Not only was it transforming the digital scope of social media, but it was transcending user interaction by the millions. In a 2022 article by Michelle Cyca on Hootsuite, TikTok was downloaded over 850 million times in 2020. These numbers, paired with Justine’s creative take on typical everyday recipes, became the perfect concoction for fostering success. It also became her full-time job. Matcha cookies, mint chocolate chip muffins, pumpkin eggnog soft-serve ice cream, and kale tahini pasta– like Picasso, Justine's food is abstract. Who knew grapefruit would work well as a tomato substitute for caprese? Or that you could make avocado toast with potatoes? Justine's unique, comedic outlook has proved her authenticity to viewers. She recently dedicated dishes to her exes, created colorful concoctions inspired by her followers, and produced recipes influenced by her “tumultuous career history.” Series after series, Justine has showcased her original and distinctive personality, forming a wholesome relationship with her fans. Still, despite all the positivity surrounding her page, some negativity seeped through. It wasn’t long before her nutritious recipes began receiving comments that hyper-focused on restrictions and calories. In 2020, Justine told PopSugar, “I just want everyone who comes to my page to see that my recipes are food-positive, diet-culture-free, and designed to add more to your life, not less.” Justine took this as an opportunity to share her complicated history, including a 10-year battle with eating disorders. When she noticed an underlying agreement to challenge the severity of diet culture, she made a deal with her followers to never use the word “healthy” again. She now receives countless support from her followers and notable figures like Gordon Ramsay. Her fans often ask her questions about the ingredients she uses, baking tips, or substitutions for certain items. They also leave uplifting comments that commend Justine for her ability to bring back the meaning of comfort in our food. One fan even commented: “I got strangely emotional at the end of your sauce description. I enjoy every video of yours, but this one was particularly beautiful” (@stinabruce on TikTok). Justine’s innovative culinary ideas and constant reassurance have aided in mending society’s relationship with consumption. Instead of highlighting the numerical benefits of our meals, Justine celebrates their taste, origin, and satisfaction. Over time, she has taught viewers to count every moment with their food, not the calories. From on-air personality host to mindful lifestyle coach, Melanie Thomas has finally met her most authentic self By Lauren Wood “It was really about listening to myself and knowing that I was made for more than what I was doing. I was settling for less than what I was capable of.” Melanie Thomas has been the star of broadcast media since she was 19 years old. Whether she was the producer, co-host, or celebrity gossip guru, Thomas was the creative mind and driving force behind many popular national radio shows. But, despite her many years of experience, Thomas’ passion for journalism, storytelling and all things communications started long before then, stemming back to the fifth grade. “I like to know the truth and also I love to hear people’s stories. I think that’s what we are put on Earth to do, is to just connect with one another,” Thomas said. “I can’t even imagine a life without communications. I couldn’t exist, honestly.” Thomas hosted her first radio show on Q105 when she was 10. In a throwback photo posted to her Instagram in 2019, Thomas said that “life has come full circle,” and that she was currently working at the station next door to her first “job” in radio just over two decades later. “I don’t believe in coincidences, because God always has a plan… I’m so happy this was mine,” she wrote. Within her 14 years of radio experience, Thomas has become acquainted with many different versions of herself. First, she was Melanie Glazener, the on-air personality, morning show host and producer for iHeartMedia. Day after day, she was the content creator for 93.3 WFLZ, Hot 99.5, Z 104.3, Radio Now 98.9, KISS 100.7 and 101.9 Radio Now, producing shows like War of the Roses and Second Date Updates and hosting events at local bars and clubs. “Yep, I was 19. I wasn’t old enough to drink or be at the clubs, but I was hosting club events,” Thomas said. “But I worked harder than everybody else and I spent extra hours at the station. I was always popping my head into everybody’s office and asking questions and knowing the heck out of basically everybody.” In 2014, Thomas left iHeartMedia and became Melanie Mineau, the entertainment podcaster for The Melanie Mineau Show. Shortly after, she joined Beasley Media Group’s Morning Krewe and was 99.5 WQYK’s refreshing cup of coffee for drivers in Tampa Bay. “When my cheeks hurt at the end of a show I would get in the car and I would just recap what just happened for the last six hours of my life and I would laugh to myself about it,” Thomas said. But, after being broadcast media’s personalized shot of espresso for countless years, Thomas eventually grew tired. “Creating those entertainment segments was very time consuming… I would be putting so much creative juice and energy and writing and all of these ideas into content for the show that it would really drain me,” Thomas said. Coming to this decision was not easy for Thomas and she faced immense adversity from fans online. Though it was not easy, she wanted to pursue something more authentic that would fulfill her life goals. “It was a blessing that I had such a long career in radio and that I still loved it and enjoyed it and that sounds crazy to some,” Thomas said. “But if it’s not fulfilling… then that’s not for me.” Now, Thomas is a USF journalism alumni, lifestyle blogger, videographer, author, social media expert, local volunteer and mental health advocate who focuses on spreading positivity in the present day. Still, she is fascinated with the art of storytelling and journalism, communicating with others any chance she gets. “Overarching through all of this is hearing other people’s stories. It still fulfills me, that connection, and having DM conversations constantly with these people I don’t know but at the same time feel that I know,” Thomas said. Thomas covers numerous topics in her blog, including an open discussion about mental health. Between personal hardships, some of which forced her to live on her own at 17, and participating in programs like CASA, which helps battered women out of harmful situations, Thomas wants others to know they are not alone. “I think by talking about it, it just allows people to be themselves and realize, ‘Wow, I’m not alone,’” she said. “I think having an open discussion gives people hope.” By the end of 2022, Thomas hopes to publish her first investigative research book, which discovers the depths of social media and its authority in society. She also wants to repurpose her YouTube channel and post new, fulfilling content. Until then, she wants viewers and young listeners to follow their path and never settle on the bare minimum. “We are all one, and we are all going through our own things. Every single person,” Thomas said. “That unites us all together. We’re all way more similar than we want to believe. Muralists Emily Ding and Woes Martin bring natural world phenomena and ferocious panda bears to St. Petersburg By Lauren Wood Armed with a palette of colors, a handful of rollers, and the support of early 2000s Black Eyed Peas songs, Emily Ding begins her 10-day project for the seventh annual SHINE Mural Festival in downtown St. Petersburg. She draws upon feelings of self-growth and rebirth to produce an image of a baby deer in a bed of flowers, inspired by the city and the Rob Graham Enterprises building itself. “It’s like Bambi but extra, extra, extra large,” Ding said. “I heard a bunch of perspectives from people inside this building, Rob Graham Enterprises, and how they do their business through a lot of hardships.” Her artwork, which explores the concepts of flora, fauna and human behavior, is illustrated in a gentle, painterly style. It is reminiscent of an animal folklore book she received from her father when she was younger. “I usually like to convey human emotions by using animals. I like to focus on conflicting emotions, or tender emotions, or both,” Ding said. Despite her beginnings in Houston, Texas, Ding’s work stretches to places such as Bali, Indonesia, and Shanghai, China. As an American-born Chinese artist, this project was particularly special for Ding. “It was really cool painting where I’m from. It was really close to where my dad’s from, and my aunt visited, and my grandma saw my tattoos and saw me as a muralist,” Ding said. Ding has other murals displayed across the United States, such as in Nevada, Indiana, Texas, Florida, and Michigan, where she was a part of the Flint Public Art Project in 2019. She has also completed some murals in Los Angeles, California, where another SHINE mural artist is based out of. Aaron “Woes” Martin, born in the Hawaiian island of Oahu, has been creating graffiti art since the late 1990s. Though his first mural was completed in 2010, he has since worked with major international corporations like Disney, Kidrobot, New Era, and even Fandango for the release of Kung Fu Panda 3. Martin is most well-known for his linework and vicious panda bears, with fang-like teeth, vacant eyes, and sharpened claws. They were the product of a friend’s mistake, leaving Martin to paint with only two colors: black and white. “It was a mistake, actually. I was painting a grizzly bear, but my friend forgot to bring my paint, so I only had black and white, so I had to roll with black and white,” Martin said. Since then, these paradoxical panda bears have been Martin’s staple, following him worldwide and repopulating places like Switzerland, Mongolia, Berlin, and Japan. “I kind of adopted the fact that pandas were on the extinct list… so I was like, forget it, I’m going to try and put pandas all over the place,” Martin said. During his time at the SHINE Mural Festival, Martin estimated that he will use approximately 300 cans of spray paint for his warehouse mural. He hopes to finish before the Sunday deadline but wishes to come back and complete more art for the city one day. “You guys have a lot of cool murals, and no one disses them, you know? I love it,” Martin said. Although the SHINE Mural Festival ends on Oct. 24, viewers can still locate Ding’s and Martin’s work at 100 Seventh St. S. and 2343 Emerson Ave. S. Brick Street Farms brings a new perspective and technology to local agricultural consumption By Lauren Wood In the heart of the Grand Central Arts and Warehouse Districts lies a 48-acre farm that grows and harvests crops 365 days a year, all within a select few hydroponic shipping containers. Yes, what was once an idea in an overrun junkyard on the corner of 2001 2nd Ave. S is now the future home to Brick Street Farms’ hubs. This urban farmstead focuses on the future of food security, food safety and ecological sustainability. “The market here is pretty special because not only do we have fresh produce that is from our farms on-site, but we also have a lot of local produce as well,” said Jonathan “Jonny” Cheng. Cheng has been with Brick Street Farms as a farm support specialist since February. Over the summer, he got his master’s degree from the University of South Florida (USF) in food sustainability and security. Still, he wishes to stay with Brick Street Farms as the company expands. “I’m hoping that we can possibly teach about [hydroponics] in the future to lower-income areas and kind of help those communities have their own sustainable food,” said Cheng. In 2016, owners Shannon O’Malley and Brad Doyle purchased the industrial-zoned lot with hopes to provide locally-sourced and health-conscience foods to St. Petersburg. Now, they are expanding to other areas in Tampa Bay and have partnered with big-name vendors to offer an adequate farm-to-table experience for consumers. According to O’Malley in January 2020, Brick Street Farms has sold 12-times its projected volume at its test-site at a Publix Supermarket in Lakeland, Florida. This encouraged O’Malley and Doyle to open other locations in the Bay, including their newly-renovated home base in St. Petersburg, which will open in 2022. A “first look” rendering of Brick Street Farms’ urban-cultivation hub was revealed in October, with promises to incorporate solar energy and smart energy management in the new model. As a result, this will help Brick Street Farms gain the most out of their non-carbon-generating electricity sources. “These systems will be able to determine the most efficient, least carbon impact power source at any given time, choosing between the electric utility, on-site solar power with battery storage and on-site natural gas generator,” said Brick Street Farms on their Instagram page. Currently, Brick Street Farms resides at 2233 3rd Ave. S in St. Petersburg with 16 individual hydroponic farms. All pods were carefully designed to grow produce, control energy sources and minimize the carbon footprint. Each Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) container holds approximately 2-3 acres of farmland, with arugula, spinach, basil, mixed kale, and 40 other various herbs and vegetables. However, all produce is non-GMO and grown without soil, which means there is no pesticide, insecticide or the possibility of soil-borne contamination. “What CEA does for us is it gives us mitigation against climate change. Obviously, our farmers are struggling, we’ve got crazy weather patterns, but now we can control that interior environment,” said Dr. Brooke Hansen, a sustainability-focused anthropologist from USF who specializes in food tourism, waste management and farming. Hansen believes that urban farming and agriculture can potentially divert greenhouse gas, waste, and hunger issues while simultaneously providing citizens with locally-produced, nutritious and healthy foods. “I don’t think it’s the be-all, end-all solution everywhere. I think it’s one part of a multifaceted solution package that needs to include community gardens, regenerative agriculture, you know, actually in the ground, promoting soil biodiversity, but it’s one of many solutions,” Hansen said. “It allows us to grow food in places where we normally couldn’t, i.e. a parking lot in St. Petersburg. I love that. It’s a farm, and it’s truly amazing.” Ella Jet talks new single, “Delicate,” and future aspirations for revamped band By Lauren Wood Ella Jet and Levi Foe sat across the room from one another, surrounded by hanging plants, vintage posters, and various sound equipment. Half-drunk Starbucks coffee cups rested on nearby tables in a ring of condensation. They are soon joined by a third guest, Willie Nelson, a spunky and young miniature Goldendoodle who is far more energetic than the country singer he is named after. “We kind of just throw s---- at the wall and see what sticks,” Ella Jet said, reminiscing about the duo’s creative writing process. Since she was eight years old, Ella Jet Vessenmeyer has dreamed of becoming a rockstar. In her free time, she would write and create songs and by the age of 10, she released a 12-track record. “I remember in elementary school I actually went home crying because my teacher was calling me Ella and not Ella Jet,” she said. “Now it doesn’t make me cry, but, yeah.” Similarly, at 13, Foe learned how to play the guitar and piano. Just four years later, he joined the Ries Brothers, another legendary local band, and played keys for a few of their shows. However, just as Foe was getting comfortable with the Ries Brothers, he met Ella Jet at his family’s restaurant, The Chattaway, where she was performing for the night. “That was like where I really started out, like before I got into the downtown scene. The Chattaway was my entry point of learning how to do a two-hour gig, like a real gig,” Ella Jet said. A few months later, Foe and Ella Jet began playing together as Ella Jet and Future Soul with four other band members. According to Tampa Bay Newspapers, the group rocked out at Hard Rock Cafe, Gasparilla Music Festival, and Hulaween, which had nearly 30 thousand attendees in 2019. “The Ries Brothers, you know, it’s always a lot of fun playing with them. But for the most part, my role is more of like a sideman… whereas, you know, with Ella, I’m actually writing and helping produce and arrange music for live performances. It’s a lot more involved, personally,” Foe said. Despite the amount of Florida festivals under their belt, Ella Jet and Future Soul continued to reside in St. Petersburg. The band rocked out at Ruby’s Elixir every Friday night, playing cover-gigs and other original tracks to their “cult crowd.” “It was so fun. When I think about that project, that’s what I miss the most,” Ella Jet said. “But I just don’t want to play to drunk people anymore who want to hear something faster, something they can dance to.” “We’d rather play shows where people are invested in music and start building a following. And the people who really care will come,” she continued. After COVID-19 hit, the band shrunk to just four members and was renamed Ella Jet. It consisted of Ella Jet as the lead vocalist, guitarist and accompanying keys player; Foe, the music producer, guitarist and leading keys player; Tucker Sody as the drummer; Vinny Svoboda as the bassist. “Back then it was kind of a more collective writing process. As a result, with six of us, it was kind of six different backgrounds and influences,” Foe said. “With less musicians, you have to be more intentional with your part and more focused and more disciplined.” Over the past year, the group has tried to perfect their sound with popular influences like Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, and Finneas. Compared to Ella Jet and Future Soul, they want upcoming performances to feel more personal and formulaic. “We’ve gone through a lot of phases with writing music. We’ll play more progressive, or jazzy, or R&B, and we’ll do that for a little while. But then Ella will go and write another song that doesn’t fit that mold and we’ll shift gears again,” Foe said. Ella Jet agreed: “We wanted a new sound for this band. We were like, ‘Okay, how do we go from Future Soul, our other band, and make this more tangible and more palatable for listeners,’” she said. “We want it to be intimate.” In June 2021, the group released their first single, “Delicate,” which garnered nearly five thousand listens on Spotify and 18,000 views on their Sugarshack Sessions performance on YouTube. The song, which discusses the strains of a rocky friendship, has a melodic and groovy tune that disguises a gradual build-up of repressed thoughts and feelings with bittersweet lyrics and gentle chords. It is likened to “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac, encouraging the listener to roll down the windows and belt out the song lyrics during a summer night beach drive. “You really have to figure out what it is that feels good that will help people understand who you are as an artist,” Ella Jet said. “The love for it has to be there, and don’t force that love if it’s not there.” Ella Jet hopes to travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to sign a record deal and begin a nationwide tour soon. However, she wishes to release an official music video for “Delicate” first. “If I could make a connection to get us on a tour with someone… that would be so cool. That’s definitely my goal right now. Put out the music video and tour,” Ella Jet said. Although the duo has not disclosed which record company they have been in recent contact with, Ella Jet will be meeting with producers in upcoming months. The band hopes to extend their music to other cities in the United States and potentially across borders. “I feel super lucky to play with my band and I want to be able to provide cool experiences for all of us… even if that means having to move somewhere else and hustle and make connections and deal with uncomfortable things,” Ella Jet said. “My dream is to tour.” |
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