Based in Charlotte, Ella Nakos interviews local bands/artists, escapes to DIY venues under the moonlight, and tries to find meaning in alphabets scribbled on notebook paper. When she’s not focused on writing artist spotlights, Ella loves to read at the library, drink too much orange soda, practice her bass diligently, and listen to playlists curated for every occasion.
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