Dr. Annika Socolofsky

Here’s a little deep cut solo version of “Home to Me” by @emmyjeanjenkins , which comes out on @adhyaroparecords this Friday with @frictionquartet ! Audio & Video Editing @annikasoco Filming @stratosnolastname

The first part in a series of videos where I share tips and tricks for combatting writer’s block—especially that terrible blank page feeling. #classicalmusic #composing #loops #polyrhythm #howto

Have never been more PROUD of a project than I am of this one. 📣 OUT NOW! 💿 I Tell You Me on @carrierrecords with @annikasoco @noissaxophone and remixes by @phongdocs @darian.donovan.thomas @noplexus . A celebration of queer joy and defiance, "I Tell You Me" features @annikasoco 's original song cycle, which questions gender roles and rejoices in the beauty of queer self-expression and empowerment. In the spirit of individual expression, the song cycle is followed by remixes of each song, each created by a different queer artist: Phong Tran, Darian Donovan Thomas, and No Plexus and celebrating their unique voices through their own performances, composing, and production. 🌈💕 🎧 Listen now on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you get your music. 🔗 Link in bio. And an EPIC thank you goes out to everyone who helped make this album possible! @noissaxophone @carrierierrecords @phongdocs @darian.donovan.thomas @noplexus @jwslulloff @julianvelascomusic    @saxpiggy13 @miketierneymusic @gallestudios #TaraKnight @xuan.films @truebluegoldmine xoxo, Annika & ~Nois

EmmyJean is going on tour with her queer country cabaret “DETECTIVE CONVENTION,” which tells the true story of mystery, romance, and queer joy. Four dates in Colorado this June to celebrate Pride and more! Check out the links in @emmyjeanjenkins ’ bio for tickets and more.

Congratulations to our TEN incredible composition graduates! Sure gonna miss this crew. 💛🖤 Aric Vyhmeister MM Nicholas Felder DMA Asher Dobrin BM Jonah Stern BM Holly McMahon BM Alan Mackwell DMA Luka Vezmar BM Blake Clawson MM Indigo Farmer MM Leah Tracy MM Commencement is always so bittersweet, but we couldn’t be prouder of this crew!

“Gay All This Time” is now available on bandcamp and streaming services—wherever you get your music!

New from @adhyaroparecords — Gay All This Time, the new EP of @annikasoco ’s new country persona @emmyjeanjenkins , was released today as a CD or DD at the Bandcamp link in bio and story and is streaming everywhere. Collaborating closely with the @frictionquartet , Jenkins delivers a trilogy of queer Americana anthems inspired by 70s classic country. This project serves as the bold, fun introduction of a fresh artist entity, formed by a long-time established classical composer. “She’s very much based off of my upbringing and parts of myself that maybe I haven’t had a chance to fully explore,” Socolofsky says. “With this project, I really just wanted a joyous place to not take myself seriously, even to be campy. Having an alter ego gave me license not to take myself too seriously while still discussing serious topics.”

“See It To Believe It” is out now wherever you get your music! @emmyjeanjenkins @frictionquartet With @snyderphonics @morganharrisguitar and Chris Sies on @adhyaroparecords

@adhyaroparecords is thrilled to announce Gay All This Time, the new EP of Annika Socolofsky’s new country persona @emmyjeanjenkins , now available for preorder as a CD or DD from the Bandcamp link in bio and story. Through collaboration with the @frictionquartet , Jenkins delivers a trilogy of queer Americana anthems inspired by 70s classic country. This project serves as the bold, fun introduction of a fresh artist entity, formed by a long-time established classical composer. She is also joined by producer @snyderphonics on pedal steel, Chris Sies on drums, @morganharrisguitar on guitar, and the CU Boulder University Choir. The first single is streaming everywhere and the album will be released in full on April 24th. “She’s very much based off of my upbringing and parts of myself that maybe I haven’t had a chance to fully explore,” Socolofsky says. Finding success as a professor of music and classical composer at @cubouldermusic , Socolofsky found that everyone must take themselves seriously to thrive in musical academia. The unintended cost of said excellence is losing the ability to let go and have fun with music making, for which she directly challenged in this project. “Contemporary classical musicians take themselves so seriously all the time! With this project, I really just wanted a joyous place to not take myself seriously, even to be campy. Having an alter ego gave me license not to take myself too seriously while still discussing serious topics.”

Announcing my debut EP “Gay All This Time” with @frictionquartet comes out on @adhyaroparecords April 24! Original queer country commissioned by Friction and recorded by Friction, produced by @snyderphonics and performed by @morganharrisguitar @elizabethkswanson Jeff Snyder, and Chris Sies! Album linocut art by @annikasoco ! 🔗 Links in bio.

My queer country alter ego @emmyjeanjenkins is coming back to Boulder at @etown_radio on June 9, 7pm. Now with an extended 75’ show! Tix on presale now! EmmyJean Jenkins and her ragtag country band present the new, extended version of her original cabaret “DETECTIVE CONVENTION,” a true story of murder, intrigue, romance and comedy. The piece is a little bit classical and a lot bit country-pop, and features folk musicians from across Colorado’s Front Range. Expect a gentle* needling of the patriarchy. With Trace Hybertson (fiddle), Ilan Blanck (guitar), Isele Phoenix Harper (keys), and Nicole Patrick (drums) at Boulder’s eTown Hall. *it is, in fact, not so gentle And if you can’t make it to Boulder, fear not! We’ll be stopping in Denver and Arvada, too.

Got to work with the absolute coolest crew this weekend. @owls_music @fcmdenver premiered my new work for inverted string 4tet “Three Tunes” and I couldn’t have asked for a more fun time. 🥰