music

Taylor Swift: ICON

Posted on February 3, 2021June 18, 2021 by thehubhayley

What can we even say about Taylor Swift that hasn’t been said before? She’s an icon. A superstar. Her music will live on forever, and I mean forever forever. We all have that special connection to her songs. This is the music we will pass onto our kids and their kids for generations to come. … Continue reading Taylor Swift: ICON

Dear Drake, We Need to Talk

Posted on December 11, 2020December 27, 2020 by thehubhayley

Dear Drake, When Scorpion came out, I played that shit nonstop. I still listen to it, and have a handful of those songs added to my running playlist, which truly is a huge honor in my life. Are you aware that fellow Canadian artist, Lights, covered Side B of Scorpion? Are you also aware that … Continue reading Dear Drake, We Need to Talk

Sparked Behind The Scenes

Posted on November 8, 2020February 24, 2021 by thehubhayley

2013 was a big year for me. I knew it at the time, but looking back it is even clearer. That was the year I experienced music in a whole new way - from behind the stage. I was in college and had joined a club called Maverick Productions at the University of Nebraska at … Continue reading Sparked Behind The Scenes

Giveon.

Posted on October 11, 2020February 24, 2021 by thehubhayley

"It's not Give-on, it's not G-von, it's Give-e-on." Giveon. Learn it and learn it well, I think this man could be in our music futures for quite some time. He's classic and modern. His voice soothes your soul while the music sweeps you away. He has tapped into an emotional space that few artists tap … Continue reading Giveon.

Black Lives Matter.

Posted on August 4, 2020September 9, 2020 by thehubhayley

Black Lives Matter. I feel like I cannot go on without addressing the real issues right now. (Which is pretty sad, considering the President of the United States hasn't even addressed us and we're about 5 months in since the world went to shit.) Although from the outside I may not appear the mega activist, … Continue reading Black Lives Matter.

Quarantine got ya down? Same.

Posted on May 18, 2020February 24, 2021 by thehubhayley

Day 66. We used to joke about day 48 in my house. It's hard to wrap my head around all that is going on in the world. Things are bad, sad, and everything in between. If you have spent any part of your quarantine on your phone, you may have seen the many articles … Continue reading Quarantine got ya down? Same.

Get to know Hayley – Update!

Posted on May 7, 2020March 9, 2021 by thehubhayley

Hi! Welcome! It has been quite some time since I have worked on this blog. Life is complex. People are complex. There is no way you could get to know me and my complexities all at once, but we can start here. Music plays a big role in who I am, so let's start there. … Continue reading Get to know Hayley – Update!