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Never Have My Soul 0:340:00/0:34
8:28 consisting of Brittany Quiroz of “A Hot MS” and Kristen Spath are here to impact change!
With over 30 years of duo performance and over 20 years as co-writers, this Mother-Daughter Duo is set out to empower, inspire and motivate with their original music.
Since Quiroz’s diagnosis with multiple sclerosis in 2019, the two have shifted the focus of their music to empower those living with multiple sclerosis, chronic illness, disability & for those that need encouragement during life's obstacles. Proving that God uses our struggles for good and purpose.
The Mother Daughter Duo is based in Southern California. Their unique blend of contemporary, christian, and pop influences creates a sound that's both nostalgic and fresh. With soulful voice and emotive composition, their music is a storytelling journey that resonates with audiences world wide. Whether playing intimate venues or large festivals, these two prove that family harmony can create the sweetest melodies.
Spath is a classically trained pianist and composer from the South Shore Conservatory of Music in Hingam, MA. Spath’s passion developed into a love for Jazz. Her studies expanded to include Jazz, with a focus on theory and arranging. With her well-respected skills as an arranger and pianist, Spath now works for several recording studios in the Los Angeles area. Composing was a natural step in her burgeoning music career.
Quiroz is a classically trained vocalist from the South Shore Conservatory of Music in Hingam, MA. Her education continued at the Orange County School of the Arts [Santa Ana, CA] as a musical theatre major and then at the American Music and Dramatic Academy [New York, NY] where she studied contemporary voice and theatre arts. Her vocal training was crafted by Seth Riggs, John Henny, Beth McLeod Largent & Anne Walsh.
“Multiple sclerosis often leaves an overwhelming sense of defeat. God gave us the opportunity to lend hope to those who feel they’ve lost it all.”
– BRITTANY QUIROZ
When purpose was revealed through Quiroz’s diagnosis it was an answered prayer for the duo to reframe, reflect and rebuild to not only validate the obstacles MS presents but to inspire those living with the disease to not view MS as the end all in our lives.
8:28 has taken their christian based motivational music to bring both comfort and inspiration. Songs centered around MS bring together those affected by the disease and create a sense of community and support. By providing meaningful lyrics, upbeat rhythms, and a shared transparent experience, MS-focused music is a critical tool in managing the emotional toll of the disorder, yet their music can be applicable to so many obstacles in life.
8:28s unique blend of contemporary, christian, and pop influences creates a sound that's both nostalgic and fresh. With Brittany's soulful voice and Kristen's emotive composition, their music is a storytelling journey that resonates with audiences worldwide.
The duo made the clear choice to focus all proceeds of their first released single “Never Have My Soul” to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
“When I start the composition of any song I begin in prayer. Asking God to guide me throughout its composition. This isn’t our music…it’s HIS."
– KRISTEN SPATH