Sound Check

I know what you're thinking - not another music blog. Haven't the hipsters taken enough from us? Does anyone even really like Peter, Bjorn and John aside from that one song with all the whistling? It's ok. I totally understand your hesitance. But what I really hope to accomplish from atop my tiny little digital soap box is to share my absolute visceral passion for music and provide (brutally) honest reviews of the latest dropped (or leaked) singles, albums and music videos.

So I guess I should tell you a little bit about me right, because hey, what makes me an expert on any of this?

My name is Stephanie, and I'm a sophomore in college. While I go to school in the New York City area , I grew up on Long Island and have been blessed with a vastly musical group of friends, for whom I can definitely credit with turning me onto the local music scene. I've been going to everything from local live shows at venues, some of which I'll never step foot in again for fear of my physical and aural safety, to larger mainstream concerts since I was around 15, and my momentum has never quite slowed since. I think it's been over these past few years that my tastes and interests have really evolved, so much so that I'm willing to lay it all on the table and share it with you guys - yikes!

The first official post will come your way next week but I did want to leave you with a little commentary on the title of the blog and why in the hell it's called lightning bug. I recently dropped more money than I'm proud of on 5-day passes to the Firefly Music Festival in Dover, DE happening from 6/18-6/23 this summer, and see as it's all I can think about, it was naturally the inspiration for the blog. The lineup is unreal, featuring some of my favorite artists like Arctic Monkeys, Outkast, Third Eye Blind, Weezer, Beck and Jack Johnson, so if anything give My Firefly 2014 Spotify Playlist a listen (see if it doesn't make you fall in love with the festival).

Thanks for listening!
- Stephanie