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Really great (and lengthy) interview with Studio Q! 

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I know that this steel train is gonna ride on till the end

Just got done making the world’s most adorable clock match Nate’s new album… DIY at it’s finest! ;)

Last week made up my 3rd and 4th times seeing and meeting Bleachers/Jack. Both shows were utterly incredible and we were very fortunate to hear a new song at the first one. (Read through this stuff, I promise it gets more meaningful) After Monday’s show, Jack said that he wanted to snapchat with me… And hence, “hey, I’m with Holly.” If you saw the videos, you’ll know that I sort of completely freaked out in them, lol. On Friday I had the opportunity to meet Jack again and this time I asked if we could do the same thing but on my snapchat - for some reason my snapchat wasn’t working and it wouldn’t let me login - so Jack just said “lets do it on mine.” Insane, utterly insane. Partially posting that explanation because I wonder how many people saw those and just thought; “ok, who the fuck is Holly?” - well. What’s up? I’m Holly! It’s somehow reached a point where the entire band seem to know me or of me (no joke, Evan said he recognised me from my ‘online presence’… In hindsight this is probably a bad thing, but if I think about that too much I’ll probably drive myself mad) and I had lovely conversations with Jon, met Evan/Laura and also chatted to Shane - the first thing he said to me on Friday (Portugal) was “you came all the way here for a show?!” …yep, yes I did. (Although, before I get judged ridiculously - it’s a festival I’ve known about for a few years and we made a long weekend holiday of it). It means the world that Jack takes the time to say hi to fans after shows. After being in the crowd at just two in one week I am so physically and mentally drained, so the fact he (and many other touring musicians) is always willing to meet fans is inspiring and shows a level of kindness that I’m certain I could never match up to. I am so thankful to Jon, who not only made sure I got a setlist at both shows, but happily talks with me at every show about Steel Train reunions, my dumb Twitter accounts and many, many other things. Also, to Jack, for creating an album that is so endlessly comforting. Listening to it this morning, (while reflecting on last week) the best way I could describe it would be like a warm hug from a very old friend. The energy Jack and the entire band have onstage and the effort they put into making every single show so incredible is mind-blowing. I was quite reserved about Friday - it was at a Festival in Portugal - yet by the end of their set they had managed to totally fill a previously unenthusiastic and half empty tent, and that fills me with pride. I’m so glad to be supporting a band that has such genuine talent, and to be supporting Jack who puts all of his emotion, effort and personality into every piece of art that he creates. If you somehow come across this post and haven’t heard of Bleachers (or Steel Train) then please, please give them a chance. On one level Bleachers can (and does) enthuse an entire crowd to dance and sing, yet the deep emotion of it enables personal and moving connections that are best felt alone, whilst probably crying. I cannot recommend what Jack Antonoff does more. He is a truly wonderful, kind man who stands for what he believes in and writes about the things that genuinely matter to him, even if that means opening his emotions and innermost thoughts to the world. Jack - if you’re reading this. Thank you.

Happy birthday to Strange Desire!

Happy one year to the best summer album <3

I can’t believe it has been one year since this album was released. I can listen to strange desire when I’m sad or when I’m happy, and it’s an instant mood booster either way. these songs have carried me through good moments and bad moments, and i haven’t gotten sick of a single one. when things are rough, i wanna get better echoes in my head reminding me that it’s okay and everything will be better soon. when I’m mad or upset at myself, reckless love is there. I have met so many AMAZING, incredible people because of these songs, online and at concerts. the relationships i’ve formed are worth more to me than anything tangible. getting to scream lyrics like “I wanna get better” with thousands of other people while at bleachers concerts is very therapeutic.  I’ve seen bleachers at a show with 15 other people, and I’ve seen bleachers at a festival with 10,000 other people. it has been such an exciting journey to see this album explode and be loved by so many. Thank you so very much terrible-thrills for the past year and the memories I will hold near and dear to me forever. one day, in 50 years, i will look back and reminisce upon this last year because things got so much better for me. I can’t wait for what’s next.

iHeartRadio LIVE with Nate Ruess http://m.z100.com/photos/iheartradio-live/iheartradio-live-with-nate-ruess-426141/

Nate Ruess performing live in studio in NYC.

His new album The Grand Romantic just came out, and you should really check it out! Great Big Storm is definitely my favorite :)