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Lovespirals “Misunderstood” Music Video Out

Check out the chill music video I created for the latest Lovespirals single on YouTube. Follow Ryan and I along the California coastline as a sunny afternoon deepens into a gorgeous sunset set to the funky and soulful drum n bass grooves of “Misunderstood” from the new Love Spirals Downwards’ release, ‘Flux Deluxe Edition.’

It’s perhaps a little known fact that Ryan and I started dating during his promotions for ‘Flux’ when it dropped in 1998. At the time I was the music director and college radio DJ and he was spending quite a bit of time at the station doing interviews, a live performance, and DJ sets on several music shows, including my own. I even wrote a review of ‘Flux’ for the radio station guide. It’s quite an honor to become a part of this nostalgic album 25 years later.

Check out ‘Flux Deluxe Edition’ on all digital platforms now!

Lovespirals “Misunderstood” Out Now

It’s the 25th anniversary of Love Spirals Downwards’ 1998 album, ‘Flux,’ and to celebrate, Ryan and I released the ‘Flux Deluxe Edition’ on all digital platforms. In addition to the 9 original songs, we’ve included 13 additional tracks (14, if you count the Bandcamp only bonus song). In addition to remixes, a live recording, and a number of previously unreleased outtakes, this epic 147 minute collection includes a brand new Lovespirals rendition of “I’ll Always Love You,” that we call “Misunderstood.” While searching the archives Ryan came across some of the original samples used in the song which tempted him to recreate his fave track from the ground up for 2023. We had a blast revisiting this classic song together!

You can find “Misunderstood” on the Love Spirals Downwards’ ‘Flux Deluxe Edition’ album on all digital music platforms, or grab just the single from our Lovespirals Bandcamp account!

Lonely Sunset Single & Music Video Out Now!

At long last, one of my favorite songs has been official released! Its been ages since my I dropped a house track, especially as “Lovespirals,” so I’m extra excited for everyone to hear this one.

Lovespirals “Lonely Sunset” Music Video

The perfect end of summer soundtrack, “Lonely Sunset” is a chill house song featuring gorgeously ethereal vocals and bittersweet melodies. It’s been a while since Anji and Ryan released a dance track but this ones worth the wait! 

Anji’s plaintive lyrics of lost love were penned and recorded a decade ago and might have made an amazing addition to the 2014 Anji Bee album the duo released as a side project. The late night laid back grooves of this new recording are reminiscent of Bee’s “Got All I Need” and “Try To Forget,” but with an added sheen of sophistication in the production. 

Lovespirals have long straddled the line between dream pop and electronica, but this new track brings both worlds together in a glorious fusion. After the throwback retro shoegaze of the band’s last single, “The Call,” this new single is likely to surprise — but hopefully delight — Lovespirals listeners.  

Lovespirals “Lonely Sunset” single is out now on BandcampSpotifyApple MusicAmazon, and YouTube. Please stream, like, share, and add to your playlists to help get the word out!

Check out the Lonely Sunset lyrics page for the full behind the song story.

DIY Conspiracy Interviews Anji Bee about zines & More

A new interview with the DIY Conspiracy website discusses the Positive Influence Fanzine Anthology and how DIY ethics have continued to fuel my entire career from music to vidcasting to cookbook creation. I also talked about some of the difficulties I experience as a female creator in a male dominated world, my transition from vegetarian to vegan, as well as the difference in the fanzines I created post Positive Influence days. Quite a few images are shared in this well crafted feature, as well as a link to my Positive Influence Playlist on Spotify. Read Anji Bee: The Story of Positive Influence Zine on DIY Conspiracy.

Anji Bee Interview in DIY Conspiracy

The concept was both being inspired by Posicore music and trying to inspire others in return. As I talked about in my intro, I was living in a fairly dark time and wasn’t in the best life circumstances, either. My partner Buster was going through a lot of personal stuff, as well. I thought this project would be a good way for us to channel our energies in a positive direction, to have something to work on outside of our jobs to give our lives meaning and purpose. I wanted to be a part of the scene, meet the bands, and have interactions with people at shows. Sharing our thoughts about the music, the venues, and the scene itself gave us much needed connection.

Anji Bee, in DIY Conspiracy

Baek Kimchi Recipe Demo On Happy Healthy Vegan

Where are my recipe video enthusiasts at? I know you’ve been craving more kitchen time with Anji and *finally* the wait is over! This time around I make my first-ever batch of Baek Kimchi, or white kimchi. I made a vegan version of this non-spicy fermented dish based on Napa Cabbage with some other veggies thrown in for additional flavor and crunch. How did I do? Watch to find out! BONUS: I made a daikon based dish half way through this demo that was a delicious surprise.

Get my first oil free whole food plant based vegan cookbook, ‘Keep It Carbed, Baby!’ in ebook format or my new one, ‘Happy Healthy Vegan Cookbook’ in ebook or print format via shop.happyhealthyvegan.org

Anji Bee tries making Baek Kimchi for the first time on YouTube
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Anji Discusses Positive Influence Anthology

In a new video for the Happy Healthy Vegan show, Anji sat down to discuss the Positive Influence Hardcore Fanzine Anthology released by Shining Life Press. Anji explains the process of putting the book together featuring her 1988 posicore and straight edge hardcore fanzine as well as archival materials from her personal collection. Get a peek at her photo books, show flyers, original layouts and more as she shares her story.

You can buy the Positive Influence Hardcore Fanzine Anthology from Shining Life Press

Positive Influence t-shirt, long sleeved tee, hoodie, or mugs available from the Happy Healthy Vegan TeeSpring store

“The Call” Single by Lovespirals Out Now

Anji’s duo, Lovespirals, dropped a moody new single on all digital music platforms.

After the deceptively light musical offerings of the 3-song ‘Smile – Single’ Lovespirals return with a darker hued single. “The Call” shares some of the retro-90’s shoe gazer/dream pop vibes of their 2018 album, ‘Life Goes On,’ highlighting the lush guitar work bandleader, Ryan Lum, has long been known for. His soaring solo could easily have been plucked from his 1994 Love Spirals Downwards album, ‘Ardor.’ Hypnotic bass and upbeat drums drive this melancholic song with an unexpected groove, while Anji Bee’s signature blend of earthy low voice and soaring ethereal harmonies lift your soul. Answer the call… it’s a sweet surprise.

Buy a download of “The Call” in your choice of digital format plus a copy of the music video from https://lovespirals.bandcamp.com. Stream “The Call” by Lovespirals on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Mp3, Tidal, Pandora or your fave digital music service. Share “The Call” on your Instagram Reels or TikTok videos to help spread the word!

Disneyland Dinner, Dessert & Main Street Electrical Parade Vlog

Anji dropped a fun new Disneyland vlog on the Happy Healthy Vegan show! This is an edited version of the duo’s first-ever Happy Fam members exclusive video released a week ago. You still get a great look at the Main Street Electrical Parade going down Main Street and in front It’s A Small World as well as a peek at the We Don’t Talk About Bruno light show but there’s even more in the members-only vlog. Both versions feature the couple’s current favorite vegan meal in Disneyland and their all-time fave vegan friendly dessert!

Anji & Ryan share a magical night at Disneyland

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Lovespirals “Down Low” Official Music VIdeo

Ryan and I just posted the official music video for “Down Low” from our 3-song ‘Smile – Single’ to YouTube. This midnight vibes video highlights our own downtown Long Beach for a moody change of pace. This is the first time Lovespirals have created a music video for every song on a release, and we’re pretty excited about it.

Lovespirals ‘Smile – Single’ featuring “Down Low” is available for digital download in your choice of audio format from https://lovespirals.bandcamp.com

Listen to Lovespirals on your favorite audio streaming service including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, Tidal, or YouTube. See our official website at http://lovespirals.com

See our official website at http://lovespirals.com