Getting To Know Treble on Huntington: The Surprises

Northeastern University's first all-women a cappella group, who "showcase the unique styles of their soloists along with the hard work and artistry of the entire group." 

Does everyone know what they're getting into when they ju]oin such a fantastic group? Is there anything that surprises them? I asked the members of the Treble On Huntington that very question to try to find out. 

Sometimes the biggest surprise should be no surprise. As Alyssa mentioned, “I was initially intimidated by the time commitment of joining a group, but now I really look forward to rehearsals and performances, and I'm super excited about future trips!” Eve had similar thoughts when she added, “The biggest surprise about being a member of Treble on Huntington has been how close everyone is and how we really are 'best friends who sing'! I never thought I would have such a strong friend group in college, but through Treble, I have made amazing friends, had such inspiring and cool experiences, and even found the best roommate!” Mika even pointed out that it should have been surprising by saying, “It's not really a surprise but I love how everyone in Treble is so welcoming and always brings positive energy to everything we do.”

Edom echoed that sentiment by saying, “The biggest surprise about being a member of Treble on Huntington is having the ability to grow not only as a singer but also as an individual. I feel like I have changed so much and learned so much about myself since joining Treble and I am really grateful for that.”

Mya recalled the whole experience as something she didn’t expect. “how comfortable and safe I felt so quickly. Usually it takes me a really long time to get to this point with new people, but it's such a genuine and great group of people that let me be myself. I also feel like I would be more scared to sing in front of others within my own group (idk why I find it easier to perform for crowds over sending videos of me singing/individual exercises with my own group) but I don't feel as much of that sense of fear anymore which I did not think I would get past. I also was surprised to feel special to a group of people. I'm used to being less involved and quieter in group settings but I feel appreciated and that people enjoy my company as much as I enjoy theirs.”

Sometimes the singing style itself can be new and different. Sarah mentioned, “I was not expecting to sing alto all the time as i’ve been a soprano my entire singing career, but I’m really enjoying it!” Shir also mentioned the singing itself by adding, “The biggest surprise so far has been that even though our rehearsals can be lengthy at times, I still get excited for every rehearsal we have! Being in the group is certainly a time commitment, but it's worth every minute.”

Abigail really summed it up by adding, “I think it's been that I've been able to connect with so many incredible people on such a deep level through just a shared love for singing. I love each and every Treb with my whole heart, and I'm so grateful to have shared my college experience with them.”

And that’s what it’s all about. It's so wonderful that I'm sure every member expected to be joining something pretty special, but were still surprised by what the became a part of. It doesn't get much better than that.

Thanks to all the members of Treble on Huntington for sharing their thoughts with us.You definitely owe it to yourself to check out this group as soon as you can. Follow them on their socials: Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. Also be sure to visit their website. And if you get the chance to see them perform in person, don't miss out. It's an experience you need to take in for yourself. 

And be sure to say you saw them in Section 36!

Zara Visits Section 36!

Section 36 Music has another visitor! Zara is fresh off the release of her single, "Breathe Child". I was estatic she wanted to visit with us to discuss the single, her musical goals, and more!

So, let's see what happens when Zara visits Section 36 Music!

You just released an outstanding new single. “Breathe Child”. What can you tell me about it?

I wrote Breathe Child while I was studying abroad at Berklee Valencia. I was in a long-distance relationship, which was honestly terrifying because it’s such a hard thing to navigate. There were so many doubts, like, Is this gonna work? Are we solid enough for this? But at some point, I realized, Oh, we’re actually doing this. We’re both putting in the effort, and I feel loved and not scared at all. That was such a beautiful and comforting feeling. So one night in my dorm room, I sat down and wrote Breathe Child. It’s about that moment when you finally let go of old fears and just trust that love can be safe and steady. It doesn’t have to be full of doubt.

What was your favorite part of the recording process?

One of my favorite parts was layering the vocals. I wanted the song to feel warm and intimate, so I stacked a lot of harmonies to create this soft, almost dreamlike atmosphere. It felt like painting with sound—each layer added more depth and emotion. I also loved working with the electric guitar textures; they brought this floating, nostalgic quality to the track that really captured the feeling of the song. 

You are attending Berklee College of Music. What made Berklee the right choice for you?

Berklee felt like the perfect place for me because of the creative freedom it offers. I wanted to be surrounded by musicians who were constantly pushing boundaries, and Berklee’s environment is exactly that. The emphasis on collaboration was also a big factor—I’ve been able to work with so many different artists across genres, which has shaped my sound in ways I never expected. Plus, the opportunity to study in both Boston and Valencia gave me such a well-rounded experience as an artist. 

Who or what would you consider your biggest musical influences?

Wow, that is such a huge question because I feel like there are so many people and things that inspire me. Artists like Maro, Lianne La Havas, and Madison Cunningham have had a huge influence on me and my artistic view. I love how they blend jazz, folk, and indie elements in such an organic way. Their songwriting is so honest and vulnerable and they're storytelling is very transparent, which is something I really strive for in my own music. 

What do you enjoy most about performing on stage in front of an audience?

Well, first of all, I would like to say that performing is my favourite thing about my profession. I've been performing for as long as i can remember and every time I don't want to step off the stage. I love the connection that happens in the moment. There’s something really special about singing a song that comes from such a personal place and seeing people connect with it in their own way. It’s like this unspoken exchange of energy—I’m sharing my story, but the audience is bringing their own emotions into it too. I also love the spontaneity of live performance. No two shows are ever the same, and that keeps it so exciting.

What are your immediate music goals?

Right now, I’m focused on finishing my debut Album, which is set for release hopefully by the end of 2025. I want to continue playing more shows, especially outside of Boston and Montreal, and I’m looking for opportunities to open for artists I admire. I’m also planning to move to LA in September to pursue songwriting opportunities, collaborate with more artists, and really immerse myself in the music scene there. We'll see where life takes me .

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I am so excited to hear that album!

As always, I want to thank Zara for visiting with us, and for sending along the pictures to accompany the interview.

I'm sure you’ll all want to follow her and see what she has going on. I would follow her on Instagram, and Spotify to make sure you don't miss a thing. 

Thanks again Zara, and good luck reaching your goals!

New Music From Swara Modi, Cece Benz, Asmi Aderay, SARIKA, Gracie Modean, and Olga Prepis

"is it over yet?" - by Swara Modi

Release Date: March 14, 2025

What You Should Know: "this song means so so much for me because it’s the first song I produced by myself along with the incredible help of @iam_lkfmusic in mixing and mastering. and a big thank you to @warman__music as well for helping me out with some awesome guitar riffs! this song is also a really personal song to me which was, at first, very difficult to share with others publicly but i’m so glad i decided to release it now because of the love and support I’ve received from it! thank you so much to everyone that has been there for me through everything. go stream! this song is now yours!"

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "It's 2025 in Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Swara Modi Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"Just Pretend" - by Cece Benz

Release Date: March 14, 2025

What You Should Know: "i’ve been waiting a long time to share this one - as you can see on the voice memo from the day that i wrote it. from sitting down on my dorm room bed and writing this song to sitting down in the studio with @collinpastore and @jakelfish, this song has been so fun to bring to life. i can’t thank the both of you enough for taking such great care of this one!! and thank you to @p_coch for putting on the final touches with the mastering.
as always, thank you to @viewsbyterry for working with me to see my visions through - this was a fun one!! i hope you enjoy this song as much as i enjoyed creating it"

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "It's 2025 in Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Cece Benz Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"My Version of You" - by Asmi Aderay

Release Date: March 14, 2025

What You Should Know: "LISTEN TO THE LYRICS - This is a sign that he’s not real and you’re wasting your youth on someone who doesn’t exist."

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "It's 2025 in Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Asmi Aderay Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"Paper Mind" - by SARIKA

Release Date: March 14, 2025

What You Should Know: You know you enjoy the rest of her music. You'll love this song too!

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "It's 2025 in Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "SARIKA Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"Who's Crying Now?" - by Gracie Modean

Release Date: March 7, 2025

What You Should Know: You won't want to miss this one!

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Her Spotify Playlist Inclusions: "It's 2025 in Section 36", "Women Going Places, from Section 36"

Previously on Section 36: "Gracie Modean Visits Section 36 Music!"

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"Sober" - by Olga Prepis

Release Date: March 14, 2025

What You Should Know: Continuing the string of amazing releases from this talented artist.

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify

Angelica Whitney Visits Section 36 Music!

Angelica Whitney is an incredibly talented photographer who specializes in concert and musician photography. Her talents definitely cover all areas, though. I'm thrilled she was willing to visit with us so we could all learn a little bit about her. I'm sure you'll love to hear what she has to say.

So, let’s see what happens when Angelica Whiney visits Section 36 Music!

When did you realize that photography was something that you loved?

I began doing photography in eighth grade, and it honestly happened pretty randomly. I was the Business Lead of a local robotics team, and when I found out that some robotics competitions allowed each team to have a designated photographer to take photos of their team’s robots during each match, I was fascinated. In high school, I did some basic photo and video editing during classes. I also had experiences with photographers and videographers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic since I was heavily involved in making and donating PPE to frontline workers, and some grants that I won to support that effort required me to have professional photos or videos taken. While in college, I rediscovered my passion for photography by editing old concert photos from when I had been close to the artist. I started an independent study with the University of Connecticut Department of Animal Science, which led to me upgrading my camera equipment and researching more about photography and editing. With this new camera, I began reaching out to find ways to get into concert photography, and am enjoying it a lot so far!

How did that lead to specializing in musician photography?

I’ve loved music for as long as I can remember. As a fan, I’ve attended many concerts and always enjoyed chatting with photographers before the artists came onto stage. I also have loved connecting with other fans, such as through a pop culture business I run, and wanted to find ways to support fans, artists, and the music community as a whole. Musician photography was a perfect way for me to combine my skills and passions!

How would you describe your photography style?

I’m still developing my photography style, but overall, I would describe it as dynamic, energetic, and engaging. I focus on editing every photo differently, with some featuring bold colors and others involving motion. I find that I love capturing the pure energy of the fans and artists, and try to showcase that through my photography. I like to find ways to make my work captivating, with varying perspectives and even photos focusing on small details, such as the phones of fans videoing an artist.

What has been your favorite photography experience thus far?

I’ve had so many amazing photography experiences so far, and feel really lucky to have these opportunities! Overall, my favorite experience was getting the chance to photograph Nessa Barrett in Boston, Massachusetts. Since I live in New Hampshire and go to college in Connecticut, I don’t always make it out to shows in Boston, but the fans’ energy is always spectacular there. I loved getting to meet photographers who I may have only seen on Instagram before. Additionally, I loved getting to experiment more with my photos while moving around the venue a lot. I’m looking forward to even more experiences in the future!

What would you say are your biggest photography career challenges?

My biggest photography career challenge is probably time management. Since I’m in a lot of other activities and classes, I don’t have as much time as I would like to be able to continue developing my photography skills. Traveling out to shows is especially difficult during the week due to classes right now. I’m still working on carving out time for my photography though, and finding more ways to keep pursuing it!

Do you have any specific photography career goals?

I’m still figuring out my photography career goals, but overall, I want to continue growing as a concert and music photographer however I can. I’m currently a junior at UConn studying Animal Science on a Pre-Vet track, so I’m planning to attend veterinary school soon and become a veterinarian. This means that I won’t have as much time for my photography career, but I plan to continue it on the side. Mental health is a major concern in the veterinary field, and I’ve found that having the creative outlet of concert photography allows me to continue pursuing my passions outside of animal science. I have some specific goals (like photographing a festival or some of my favorite artists), but I’m just really excited to see where I end up!

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I definitely hope she gets to photograph those artists!

As always, I want to give huge thanks to Angelica for doing this interview, and for sending along so many great pictures to be used. 

Assuming you'd like to learn even more about Angelica, I would definitely suggest checking out her website, and following her on her socials: Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn

And, if you ever see her at a show, don’t forget to tell her you saw her on Section 36 Music!

Thanks again Angelica!

Ava Rush Visits Section 36 Music!

Section 36 Music has another visitor! Ava Rush is fresh off the release of her single, "You Don't Deserve My Love". If you haven't listened to it yet, you need to make to to do so now! I was so thrilled she wanted to visit with us to discuss the single, her musical goals, and more!

So, let's see what happens when Ava Rush visits Section 36 Music!

I am incredibly excited about your single, “You Don’t Deserve My Love”. What can you tell me about it?

Thank you! I wrote this song in the fall of last year. This was one of those songs I needed to write. When something ends unexpectedly we question why it happened, what we could have done differently, what we did wrong and the list goes on. Instead of realizing that we never deserved to be treated this way to begin with. This song is about accepting that even though you care so deeply for someone, they simply don’t deserve your love. It’s a hard realization to come to, but this song gave me some sort of peace and I hope it does for listeners too!

What was your favorite part of the recording process?

After I write a song, I usually wait a while before jumping into the recording process. But for this song I started recording it almost immediately after I wrote it. It was my first time working with my new producer, Matthew Castello. We started working on the song virtually since I am currently in Boston for school and he is in Long Island, where I am from. When I was home for winter break we finally met up and recorded vocals. It was such an effortless process and we worked really well together. My favorite part of the recording process was when me and Matt came up with background harmonies! The harmonies bring in new lyrical ideas and contrast the lead vocal beautifully.

You’re currently attending Berklee College of Music. What makes Berklee the right choice for you?

I didn’t grow up in a musical family or a musical town. Since I was little, I would write my songs and then shut the notebook. It is so nice to finally be surrounded by people who are all passionate about the same thing. I am constantly sharing my songs with others, collaborating with other talented artists, and learning from my peers and professors. Everyday I feel like I am learning something new and getting better at my craft. 

What do you enjoy most about performing in front of an audience?

Performing in front of an audience is a whole different experience then listening to a recording. I love being able to connect with my audience and see people singing my songs back at me. Live performances not only allow me to tell my story but also allows me to share my songs in a new way. This past year I have been playing shows with my band in Boston and it is such a thrilling experience hearing my songs be brought to life in a new form. 

What would you say is your biggest challenge with your music career?

My biggest challenge would be trying to do everything all on my own. As an independent artist, it is hard to manage the creative side, while also trying to work on marketing, social media presence, and booking live shows. While I love doing all these things, sometimes they take time away from my writing.

What are your immediate music goals?

I have so many goals regarding my music. As an artist, I am always trying to get better at my craft and push myself to new heights. This year my goal is to really find my sound as an artist and release a ton of new music. My first release of the year: “You Don’t Deserve My Love” captures who I am as an artist and where I see myself going. My biggest dream is that my songs will resonate with my listeners and help them feel like they are not alone in their situation. Within the past two years, I have been busy writing and recording and I’m so excited to finally share what I have been working on! So keep your eye out for more new songs on the way!

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I will definitely keep my eyes and ears open for new releases!

As always, I want to thank Ava for visiting with us, and for sending along the pictures to accompany the interview.

I'm sure you’ll all want to follow her and see what she has going on. I would follow her on Instagram, and Spotify, as well as her website, to make sure you don't miss a thing. 

Thanks again Ava, and good luck reaching your goals!

New Music from Sophia Eliana

"Spaghetti Walls" - by Sophia Eliana

Release Date: March 7, 2025

What You Should Know: "The new coming-of-age anthem - written by Sophia Eliana and produced alongside Noah Dearborn and Jacob Williams at The Wonderhaus in Glendale, CA - is a candid, high-energy folk song about the chaos and charm of navigating your twenties."

Sophia described this song as "spunky and energetic", and after listening to it I couldn't think of a better description. There is a wonderful feeling you get when listening to all of her music that is absolutely present in this new offering. It may not be something you can put your finger on, but you can just tell that you've been having a good time, and feel better after having heard it. The lyrics and melody play off each other perfectly to create a sound that is all hers. If this is the first song of an album, I'll be anxiously waiting for each future addition. 

Find It: Everywhere, like Apple or Spotify