Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer and radio host Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus dives into the stories and experiences that shape these artists, and ultimately, the music we hear.
MRCY's ' VOLUME 2' is a celebration of life that never gets preachy. Rooted in soul music, it sanctifies the human experience in all of its good & bad. In this interview, we speak about the power of soul, life's unanswered questions, & so much more. Find MRCY on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fHvJqxNjCIVcJekRTHoVh?si=G2OdpBw0R5SzqHZfIXNlEw On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/pl/artist/mrcy/1725388761 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrcy.mrcy.mrcy/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrcy.mrcy.mrcy.mrcy?lang=fr Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Melchor's latest album, 'The Diary of Living', balances honesty with levity. He talks about friends who passed away too young, missed connections, & trying to find meaning among all of it. In the end, the record encourages us to forgive ourselves & live life to the fullest Find Adam on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/54tv11ndFfiqXiR03PwdlB?si=a27HBHw2TEKL4JMcd50GGA On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/adam-melchor/849341905 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adammelchor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adammelchor?lang=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On 'There Is No Ship', Rose Betts uses her Irish heritage as a vehicle for storytelling. It documents the life of an artist in her thirties: what it means to choose a different path than your peers, moving countries, the vices we use to escape our troubles, even modern dating. Find Rose on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DYAP9CXyfNiM2nlu09w4i?si=tcNDgED0Rb-5mO4uS27dUg On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rose-betts/421094349 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosebettsmusic/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rosebettsmusic?lang=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On 'Slow Crush', her debut LP, Alisa Xayalith takes us through a scrapbook of love stories. Some are about infatuation, toxic relationships & heartbreak. Others are about the kind of love that makes you feel seen & wholeheartedly loved. And after yers of being in a band, Alisa finally gets to tell these stories herself. Find Alisa on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6yI9BJNdoOE6vjbZGoGyGz?si=oEvP7NJUS6Oopc58PADK4A On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alisa-xayalith/278307610 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisaxayalith/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alisaxayalith?lang=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Despite being an often-overlooked topic in music, motherhood has come up in several of my interviews, & has served as inspiration for several albums. Though I'm not a mother myself, these women's diverse stories have been so inspiring to me - they challenge tropes of motherhood, & get honest about its high & lows. Artists featured: Yukimi, Wet, Niambi, The Big Moon, Lady Wray Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been a busy spring for Julien Baker: she just released a collaborative album with Torres, ‘Send A Prayer My Way', played Coachella with boygenius, & announced her relationship with bandmate Lucy Dacus. Given all that, it seemed like a great time to re-issue my conversation with her from back in 2021. We talked about her last solo record, ‘Little Oblivions', OCD, addiction & relapse, spirituality, & tons more. Her honesty throughout this conversation is why it remains one of my favourite interviews I've done, & one that has also resonated with a lot of you. Find Julien on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/12zbUHbPHL5DGuJtiUfsip?si=9noprhXZSzCOHZ5TDEtEZw On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/vg/artist/julien-baker/1033453223 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julienrbaker/?hl=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The writing process of ‘Two Lives' began right as Kelly Zutrau, aka Wet, discovered that she was pregnant. As she processed the news, she let her subconscious to the talking, not filtering or polishing the words she found herself singing. Because of this, ‘Two Lives' is an incredibly cerebral, raw record that demands to be felt, not just heard. Find Wet on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2i9uaNzfUtuApAjEf1omV8?si=e9e6eZmYSEqz2SvMTvhCGg On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/wet/128746835 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wet/?hl=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On 'Nobody Lives Here', SYML sings about the transience of life with solemn acceptance. Things end, and we have to pick up and begin again. But the album also reminds us: even through endings, we can learn to love ourselves again. Be sure to listen to 'Nobody Lives Here' wherever you stream or buy your music! Find SYML on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AyATGg7mDgBlZ4N5uNog0?si=5cWG2ERLQKOoSIyKbIAfjg On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/syml/1078016819 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/symlmusic/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@syml?lang=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yukimi Nagano, long known as the frontperson of Little Dragon, came on the podcast to discuss her debut solo album 'For You'. The album is a beacon of both hope and acceptance, reminding us to hold onto our inner light, but that needing a good cry is okay too. Be sure to listen to 'For You' wherever you stream or buy your music! Find Yukimi on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5J4McIA9reqqfM5nopbWHC?si=qCdHxQlQTG68KcV6EOd8Sw On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yukimi/1768967173 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yukimiforyou/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yukimiforyou Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About You's 'The Lighthouse, The Storm' is an album of stories. Some were sent to him by friends, fans & strangers. Others are his own. In all of them, we get a vivid glimpse into deep human emotions, & the universal experience of longing for connection. Be sure to listen to 'The Lighthouse, The Storm' when it comes out this summer! Find About You on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7sOJEMeZc3dgr8JIFtXyYW?si=1GyoAK7GTMK5mjfLCm3abQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/about-you/1440552573 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abandaboutyou/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abandaboutyou Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'Eternal Reverie''s is the fruit of TOKiMONSTA changing her creative process & healing from burnout. Its 14 tracks are both a journal of joy & of grief; they serve as a tribute to her best friend, who passed away from cancer last year, & who, in many ways, is woven into them. Be sure to listen to 'Eternal Reverie' wherever you stream or buy your music! Find TOKiMONSTA on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VwKSHAfgzV1DOHV0aANCI On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tokimonsta/363141093 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokimonsta/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktokimonsta?lang=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Divorce blend the earnestness of country & folk with off-kilter headiness of indie rock. On their debut record 'Drive to Goldenhammer', they reflect on life on the road, long-distance relationships, queer identity, & the ways we care for others. Be sure to listen to 'Drive to Goldenhammer' wherever you stream or buy your music! Find Divorce on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YMVzWF9HWGbV4DZHfCyKo?si=Uu14n-51Q_GZdZUJs48fhg On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/divorce/1608076649 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcehq/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divorcehq Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With her third album, 'A Complicated Woman', coming out next month, I wanted to revisit my first interview with Self Esteem from 2020. It was pretty clear from the get-go that she was going to bulldoze the rules of pop, & she has - her unfiltered lyrics about female pleasure, queerness, heartbreak & more have garnered her a large & loyal fanbase, both in the UK & internationally. She has also been nominated for a Mercury Prize, appeared as a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race UK, & has starred in the West End production of Cabaret. Find Self Esteem on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3K9muOlJVKLgH4SIwwZiDe?si=GenvtJtPSiS82WjV5ZgnZA On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/self-esteem/268679963 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfesteemselfesteem/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@selfesteemselfesteem69?lang=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sofia takes you through her month in the Los Angeles music scene, concert highlights, emerging artists & more. Events & Artists mentioned: Fine Folk: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6rVpawKdyzxZh9ZAPJbamg?si=7kna4es1S6u6R0fiCM_j7A Rocko Wheeler: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XOBzOx1k7DYB42TzHWT9Z?si=7lgx9dxPSJ-FQrBVmHPEog Andrew Bird: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4uSftVc3FPWe6RJuMZNEe9?si=5ShOHQOSQfix9SPHdt2oaw About You: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7sOJEMeZc3dgr8JIFtXyYW?si=aQrrbCF9TIaCGxG2Nhbd9w Trousdale: https://open.spotify.com/artist/26DvqLYszG0oIOeelTF5kE?si=2I4LgIepSzWRGJhjCu5TWA Jazzie Young: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6aGh6CzEE3wUrHIPkMLSPY?si=xoZD-_cMRm6pNgcLsQp9HQ Plus, check out previous episodes featuring artists that I saw perform this past month: Nik Ewing aka Chewing: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uHDS94KuOaP9B7unHzFlS?si=9253947a42894d87 Miya Folick: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0EYU8E6CVjGA4iqjEHhi7X?si=d3cade623d1f44c0 Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michi's debut LP 'Dirty Talk' is all about healing from past relationships, giving both yourself & former partners grace, & getting agency back. Most importantly, it reminds that this process is imperfect. Be sure to listen to 'Dirty Talk', out February 28th 2025, wherever you stream or buy your music! Find Michi on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Wpco0QNxrTY1Gnqo06J6P?si=0A9mRdUUTnyYM_HIqgL1Jg On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/michi/1461424518 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michiguerrero/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michi?lang=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On his debut, self-titled record, Michigander runs through a gamut of questions. It reckons with the existential qualms around turning 30, how to let the people we love be imperfect, & speaking up for what you believe in, regardless of who it might alienate. Be sure to listen to 'Michigander' wherever you stream or buy your music! Find Michigander on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oL26Dn9y761yfJgNb3vfu On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/michigander/1096482927 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michiganderband/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michiganderband?lang=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nilüfer Yanya's 'My Method Actor' gets existential over angular grooves. Each song asks a multitude of questions, often using the concept of method acting as a lens to explore them. We discuss the connections between reality & art, setting new boundaries, & learning to trust your inner voice. Be sure to listen to 'My Method Actor' wherever you stream or buy your music! And get tickets for her US tour HERE: https://www.victoriacanal.com/tour Find Nilüfer on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/09kXLeOXRyfNQMXRaDO4qA?si=__qS6h2KQF-yg_E6NRZKdw On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nil%C3%BCfer-yanya/1102497241 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niluferyanyaaaaaa/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niluferyanya Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's no secret that January 2025 has been rough for Los Angeles (And the US as a whole), but there were a few good moments that kept me going. I'm sharing a few of them here! Events & Artists mentioned: Open Folk LA: https://www.instagram.com/openfolkla/?hl=en Gilbert Louie Ray: https://open.spotify.com/artist/26UBas4xYeXIco2bWX3Xb5 Plus, check out previous episodes featuring artists that I saw perform this past month: Madison Cunningham: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dY5etz8Mp73ooo4c4I4qO?si=22004214124f4bd3 Winnetka Bowling League: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Dgnoek8QWBgdoGjzhn1gw?si=62ddf08acfbb49e2 Local Natives: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ujVUEFG8Shms8alRCJ0oK?si=fdefe2321aa446c5 Georgia Parker: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Yu9r0RkB3MPhbUUqqkhCO?si=154440c94c3e4223 Merrick Winter: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hQS99isWv0Ksx5oY25cGE?si=fb1ee946d9864639 Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victoria Canal's debut record ‘Slowly, It Dawns' is a tale of unraveling in your twenties. Moving from stories of puppy love to existential spirals, it lets us sit with the early adulthood's turbulence. Be sure to listen to 'Slowly, It Dawns' wherever you stream or buy your music! And get tickets for her US tour HERE: https://www.victoriacanal.com/tour Find Victoria on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2nE9x2JhbyjBVCaSnUGX3G?si=nmCJIGN_RJOWXbIk6DEcYg On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/victoria-canal/842683412 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriacanal/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriacanal?lang=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On 'Taboo', Niambi (who you may know as one half of the duo OSHUN) asks the uncomfortable questions out loud. She challenges our society's rigid views of motherhood, womanhood, relationships, friendships, & so much more. The EP forces us to look within ourselves &, just maybe, break free from convention. Be sure to listen to 'Taboo', wherever you stream or buy your music! Find Niambi on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/18VjYL567PiS4rphPwzWA6?si=7daKauvLQJSKmlmcnqOMVQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/artist/niambi/1729656842 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niambi/?hl=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favorite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia's deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who's spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She's hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she's had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the final EP of a four-part set, 'Act Four: Atonement', Mon Rovîa is atoning, letting go & finding footing. He describes the four EPs as a hero's journey of sorts. This last chapter reminds us that love truly is our greatest healer, a salve for guilt, apathy & trauma. Be sure to listen to 'Act 4: Atonement', wherever you stream or buy your music! Find Mon Rovîa on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6pvai2QB2c0defVI0UTFos?si=qX3d1QdNQQiudglD8Q3iXg On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/lk/artist/mon-rov%C3%AEa/1313944611 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monroviaboy/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mon_rovia_boy?lang=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over a four-part episode series, Sofia will be looking back on the music & memories of 2024, & looking forward to what 2025 has in store. On this episode, Sofia's shares her Artists To Watch In 2025. Albums mentioned: Ethel Cain - Perverts (Jan 8) Mon Rovia - Act 4: Atonement EP (Jan 10) Victoria Canal - Slowly, It Dawns (Jan 17) FKA twigs - EUSEXUA (Jan 24) The Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow (Jan 24) Michigander - Michigander (Feb 7) Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory - Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory (Feb 7) Sam Fender - People Watching (Feb 21) Sports Team - Boys These Days (Feb 28) Divorce - Drive to Goldenhammer (March 7) SASAMI - Blood On the Silver Screen (March 7) Japanese Breakfast - rumoured, TBA Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over a four-part episode series, Sofia will be looking back on the music & memories of 2024, & looking forward to what 2025 has in store. On this episode, we turn our eyes to the new year with Sofia's Artists To Watch In 2025. Links to artists mentioned: Tin Angel Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/tin-angel/1765244022 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7L3LoOLdiZ6RM4NEsH84nJ?si=BnRYMmJPQFCP9fEytA2-SA Divorce Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/divorce/1608076649 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YMVzWF9HWGbV4DZHfCyKo?si=-1Be9tpBTte-HcvCiYTpCA Tiffany Stringer Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/tiffany-stringer/559628818 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Dv6bV7bzZSCAX0E0qLw7u?si=OiXPxzUQTEug0q0uGBrkiA Carly Bannister Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/carly-bannister/523756644 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GoLHATtGcyqwnLMmDRnch?si=KJ8gr0eXQDuP4EwCmXOBkw Mon Rovîa Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/mon-rov%C3%AEa/1313944611 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6pvai2QB2c0defVI0UTFos?si=5BVj5QC6RKaCsMwNulLwxg Faux Real Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/faux-real/620513308 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0853SMh8o0PpHpSTDHttsO?si=hi1W76PmTtGPxF-2yMkNSQ PrettyUgly Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/prettyugly/1711117807 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0E8A04ZukBqS3V5J8sKvPU?si=z-MEvc9xStWyN6A9HFzRsg Adult DVD Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/adult-dvd/1550456447 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lT3vDbjqz299SxePec6ZG?si=PMOfOoJRTGqqGbdFRyN-AA Lawrence Matthews Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/lawrence-matthews/1688058288 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Ow6yFUJ7YmITlMbdMUNTE?si=EpNTXR7aRUSnbYDZ_jkiSg Jackson Singleton Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/jackson-singleton/882868774 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vwALZue2IavoUzzLKo7Rc?si=wQNvBpYkQKecIL8fqHo3Vg Juliana Zachariou Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/julianna-zachariou/528528813 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MKLoCXEXufW2ldiQtUokO?si=eOJGSgFRSAGYadRA_sHn8w Dafna Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/dafna/1450666890 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6FR2ARlfDqNU7BMBaWjGZP?si=5CPZWyGkQX2V-hT8v75K1w Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Local Natives have been on this podcast many times, & it is an honour to have them as the final guests of 2024. This is also a pivotal time for them: they have just released their final album with founding member Kelcey Ayer. We discuss the double (nay, triple) record, the unchanging love between the original five members, & supporting each other not just as bandmates, but as brothers. Be sure to listen to 'Time Will Wait For No One But I'll Wait For You', wherever you stream or buy your music! Find Local Natives on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/75dQReiBOHN37fQgWQrIAJ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/local-natives/321144825 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localnatives/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@localnatives Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over a four-part episode series, Sofia will be looking back on the music & memories of 2024, & looking forward to what 2025 has in store. On this episode, she shares her favourite music memories from the past year. Links to events & artists mentioned: Nu School Jamzz Open Folk LA The Beatle Jam James Spaite (guitar teacher) MICHELLE Red Rum Club Jamila Woods Madison McFerrin Night Talks Robin Pecknold / Fleet Foxes Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over a four-part episode series, Sofia will be looking back on the music & memories of 2024, & looking forward to what 2025 has in store. On this episode, she shares her eclectic AoTY list, & tells you why you should be listening to these incredible albums. Links to albums: Empress Of - For Your Consideration Orville Peck - Stampede Orlando Weeks - LOJA Clairo - Charm MICHELLE - Songs About You Specifically Abby Sage - The Rot Paris Paloma - Cacophony Fontaines D.C. - Romance Nilüfer Yanya - My Method Actor Griff - Vertigo Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Georgia Parker's debut record 'Same Time Tomorrow' examines relationships gained & lost with honesty - even when it's uncomfortable. In our conversation, she reflects on learning to speak up for herself, her love of nuance, & not letting a sad song shy away from truth. Be sure to listen to 'Same Time Tomorrow', wherever you stream or buy your music! Find Georgia on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4OGodtGAXXUvXC4mmJzZNf On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/georgia-parker/1281309148 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgiaparkermusic/?hl=en Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lucky Kilmartin's debut record 'Borders, Baby' is an ode to letting go & letting in. It's also a love letter to the people that he cares for most: his friends, his partner & his father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jonah Yano & the Heavy Loop is is a reflection on Jonah's most recent experiences. But even with its stream of consciousness-style writing, when we look closer, themes like desire, assimilation, & a need to belong emerge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jake Isaac's new record BENJAMIN takes us through all of life's highs & lows. From both celebrating & questioning one's faith, to sharing the stories of his Caribbean immigrant ancestors, Jake invites us into his world with open arms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spencer Sutherland's sophomore album, The Drama, is a rock opera centred around the highs and lows of the fame game. For the 100th episode of this podcast, Spencer & I spoke about ego deaths, the art of high camp, and the fact that, sometimes, a little bit of delusion is healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
St. Lundi's debut album 'The Island' celebrates both the artist's journey away from home, & the home that was left behind. It recognizes that we can honour the place that we came from & the people that we love, while still pursuing our own path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MICHELLE's infectious brand of pop yearning is in full force on 'Songs About You Specifically', but comes with a slight change to their process: the bulk of the record was written in Ojai, California instead of their hometown of New York City. We spoke about songwriting as a discipline, holding space for others to tell their stories, & so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I spoke with Nina Nesbitt about her latest record 'Mountain Music', which is all about re-connecting with home. We often look forward to leaving home when we're young, but later come to cherish it. Nina explores this journey on 'Mountain Music', & much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I spoke with Lutalo about their new record The Academy, which chronicles the artists early life in Vermont. They detail their many experiences, life lessons, & the points of view they adopted from them. The resulting record is an unvarnished look at race, class, oppressive systems in the United States, & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chewing, aka Nik Ewing, wanted to create a sonic scrapbook of sorts for his daughter Linnéa. When she was an infant, he would hold her in one arm, & play the piano with the other. The improvised melodies soon became full songs, & those songs in turn became an album: Songs For Linnéa. Our conversation covers everything from childhood music memories & bonding with one's own children, to finding acceptance in turbulent times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I spoke with Matthew Koma of Winnetka Bowling League, on the heels of their first LP 'Sha La La' & the standalone single "This Is Life", featuring Medium Build & Dawes. Both the album & the single share a healthy mix of nostalgia & unfiltered honesty - two things that are rarely seen together. But that's what makes Winnetka Bowling League great: they remind us that we can long for the simplicity of youth, while also recognizing the flaws of the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paris Paloma's debut record, "Cacophony", is a 15-song hero's journey. It puts into question the patriarchal structures that hold women down, & proves that we can rebuild ourselves without them. Paris & I spoke over Zoom, discussing the themes that resonated with so many people on her viral single 'labour', sisterhood, & finding peace after trauma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time for another one-on-one catchup! Sofia looks back on July's music news & personal highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
James McVey's latest EP, Letters Home, came together on the road. As him & his friends/ collaborators sat on the tour bus, they wrote about the people they'd left behind, childhood memories, mental health, & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I spoke with songwriter & fellow Canadian Donovan Woods about his new record 'Things Were Never Good If They're Not Good Now'. On the album, he is brutally honest - he brings the same level of honesty to our conversation. We discuss the problems with creating an image of 'perfection', opening up to a partner about one's feelings, & the power of saxophones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Recap episodes are back! Sofia reflects on her favourite record & concerts from June 2024! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jordan Feller and Marc Gilfry, the duo that make up NEIL FRANCES, came by to talk all things 'It's All A Bit Fuzzier', the deluxe edition of last year's 'It's All A Bit Fuzzy'. Our conversation spanned everything from dance floor communities & identity, to yacht rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Superfan (the moniker of Kali Flanagan) & I hopped on a Zoom call to discuss his debut record 'Tow Truck Jesus'. The record touches on everything from transitioning & hormone replacement therapy, to navigating new love. And even though this record comes from his unique perspective, he reminds us that its themes are very much universal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I interview Orlando Weeks about his third full-length album LOJA. The album is an ode to him, his partner & their son's shared new life in Lisbon, & a reflection on their time in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Taylor Sackson's debut solo EP 'You Are Not A Friend', she finds catharsis in speaking up for herself, calling out toxic behaviour, & healing for her younger self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lawrence Matthews is an artist from Memphis, Tennessee. As he sheds his previous moniker Don Lifted, he is centring on his own story & that of his environment. His first record under his own name, 'Between Mortal Reach And Posthumous Grip', shifts between haunting & celebratory moments, & presents itself with a Southern Gothic drawl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Abby Sage is a Canadian-British artist. On her debut album The Rot, she muses on the cyclical nature of learning & unlearning. The record covers moments from her childhood all the way up to the present day, & embraces both the ugly & the beautiful parts of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crumb are a band from New York City. On their latest record AMAMA, the band navigate our universal need to feel at home, all while taking us through deliciously strange soundscapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chandler Leighton is an artist based in Los Angeles. On 'Proof You Weren't The Only One', she openly examines her own coping mechanisms. The end result is a deeply relatable record, one she hopes will help others heal too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Infinity Song are a group of four siblings from New York City. On Metamorphosis, the group celebrate the things that make them unique, & aim to empower others in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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