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"On today's episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Washington, DC-based indie ballad pop project Bal Boheme stops by. Bal Boheme's 5 song EP, Five Years, was released in June 2021. Jen sits down with lead singer and songwriter Laurel and discusses the release of Five Years, Laurel's songwriting process, and the inspiration for her hand drawn album artwork. 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Bal Boheme 07:34 - “I'm Sorry” - Bal Boheme 11:06 - Bal Boheme 15:55 - “Something Else” - Bal Boheme 18:45 - Bal Boheme 21:47 - “The Enduring Mark” - Bal Boheme 24:49 - Bal Boheme 32:54 - Outro 33:20 - End "

"Hailing from the place, Lauderhill,  Florida, originally from Jamaica. This special and talented mc has been through and probably seen it all. Thus with that experience, NapsNDreds creates a great sound of hip-hop you will bow down to and keep on repeat. Let's take a trip into NapsNDreds interview, right here on BTR Live Studio. Lyrics to go & hot beats are the recipe to create this dope hip-hop sound words can't explain. Tune in! 00:00 - Bazarro intro 01:27 - interview 20:18 - Real Warfare - NapsNDreds 22:03 - interview 33:57 - Flying - NapsNDreds 35:33 - interview 43:45 - Survelliance - NapsNDreds 47:16 - Bazarro Mic Break 49:02 - Finished "

"Jen Meller sits down with Sara Henya, a singer-songwriter and harpist based in Philadelphia, PA, whose unique blend of pop and ethereal compositions is best described as fantasy-pop. Henya talks about her newest single, "Walk Through the Woods," which was released in February. She also discusses the making of the music video for the song, as well as her musical process, what it's like to bring a harp on tour, and the role fantasy plays in the project. 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Sara Henya 09:10 - “Walk Through The Woods” - Sara Henya 12:14 - Sara Henya 21:23 - “Willow” - Sara Henya 24:54 - Sara Henya 39:56 - Outro 40:26 - End "

"Adeline Hotel's Dan Knishkowy returns to BTRtoday - we were first introduced to his pensive, sublime indie rock with a fun BTR Hear & There session at Brooklyn venue Baby's Alright, followed by a reinvented live band on BTR Live Studio, and here, Dan returns for a sort of hybrid of the two, performing music from his latest release - the acoustic, mostly instrumental, densely-layered gorgeous album, Good Timing - solo on the streets of the Financial District in Manhattan, before joining us for a conversation about the project's evolution over the years,  creating space in music, the process for crafting his latest record, running a record label with friends, and how the next release will be drastically different once again.  00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:52 - Adeline Hotel interview 33:47 - "I Have Found It" - Adeline Hotel 36:39 - "Photographic Memory" - Adeline Hotel 39:07 - "Seeing Yourself Seen" - Adeline Hotel 42:43 - Outro 44:05 - End "

"Johanna Samuels is an LA-via-NYC songwriter whose recently-released debut full length, Excelsior!, marks the emergence of a  strong voice in the indie folk/pop realm, with timeless melodies delivering an impressive warmth and depth. Here, Johanna is joined by Adam Brisbin on guitar (as well as engineering/mixing duties), for a performance shot by Ale Alviar and edited by Aaron Curry, and she joins us for a conversation about the new record, predicting the future thru song, and what she has coming up. Excelsior! by Johanna Samuels is available now from Mama Bird Recording Co. 00:00 - sponsor + intro 01:19 - "The Middle" - Johanna Samuels 04:11 - Johanna Samuels interview 39:40 - "Song For Sid" - Johanna Samuels 43:48 - "Cathy" - Johanna Samuels 47:39 - outro 48:46 - end "

"Gamblers is a Long Island, NY-based rock band led by songwriter Michael McManus. With catchy hooks, indie rock grit, pop melodies, psych rock and dance touches,  and creative production, the collective has a way of defying description while making super memorable tunes. For this episode, the band delivers a killer acoustic take on their well-crafted tunes, and main songwriter/singer Michael stops by for an actual, IRL interview, covering the band's history, his fascinating musical trip thru hip hop, and navigating the music industry as an independent artist.  00:00 - sponsor + intro 00:28 - Gamblers interview 57:16 - "Corinthian Order" - Gamblers 61:01 - "The Selfish Bell" - Gamblers 64:18 - "Do I?" - Gamblers 68:03 - outro 69:28 - end "

"Lakes is a UK-based band whose album Start Again is out now. Here, Roberto Cappellina joins us to talk about the band's new album, their upcoming release show and tour dates, and the group's unique approach to songwriting, along with a fantastic solo acoustic performance. Audio and video for this session was recorded by bandmate Matt Shaw. 00:00 - sponsor + intro 00:44 - "Pine Barrens" - LAKES 04:41 - Interview 32:12 - "Talk!" - LAKES 35:59 - "Warning Signs" - LAKES 39:41 - outro 40:25 - end "

"Black Nash is the bedroom-pop recording project of Jody Smith, a Brooklyn-based songwriter whose work reflects on his five years in the U.S. Army. Here, he joins Jen Meller for a conversation about his self-titled album, the musical process, and the making of the music video for "Alligator," along with an exclusive performance for BTR Live Studio at Home. 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Black Nash 02:24 - “It's You” - Black Nash 05:16 - Black Nash 06:59 - “Alligator” - Black Nash 09:29 - Black Nash 11:09 - “Zodiac” - Black Nash 13:08 - Black Nash 15:49 - “Love Underwater” - Black Nash 17:47 - Black Nash 23:05 - “Burn My Body Down” - Black Nash 26:12 - Black Nash 27:39 - “No Idea” - Black Nash 30:29 - Outro 30:58 - End "

"On today's episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Rhode Island-based NOVA ONE stops by. Roz discusses their LP Loveable released April 2020 at the brink of the lockdown, the inspiration for the costumes, the making of the music video for “Your Girl” and their fondest tour memory.  00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Nova One 21:46 - “Light Years” - Nova One 25:07 - Nova One 38:02 - “Violet Dreams” - Nova One 41:13 - Nova One 55:53 - Outro 56:24 - End "

"Will Stratton is an American musician living in Beacon, New York. His seventh album - The Changing Wilderness - is availalbe now from Bella Union. For this episode, Will recorded a great solo acoustic performance of three songs from that record, and we caught up to discuss the recording process, his life outside of music, and more. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:05 - "Tokens" - Will Stratton 06:08 - Will Stratton interview 36:57 - "The Rain" - Will Stratton 41:46 - "Fate's Ghost" - Will Stratton 47:22 - outro 48:04 - end "

"On today's episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Brooklyn based now Miami transplant niecesandnephews stops by. niecesandnephews is releasing a full length album, Mnemosyne on July 16th 2021. Jen sits down with Mario and discusses his Feb 2021 release Hit By A Parked Car. Mario explains his musical process, how quarantine effected him,  and what it was like touring in Israel. In September 2020 Mario did a merch fundraiser which raised $800 dollars for National Alliance on Mental Health NYC, Warriors in the Garden, and Fair Fight Action. 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - niecesandnephews 34:32 - "Missing Step” - niecesandnephews 38:04 - "Runtime 10” - niecesandnephews 39:30 - "Snapping Out Of It” - niecesandnephews 43:11 - Outro 43:52 - End "

"Straight Outta Crown Heights, Brooklyn comes the living legend Skanks The Martyr with his crew Bankai Fam. A real deadly and potent lyrical gunner on the mic, Skanks never pulls any punches. If you think you have him trapped into a corner, boom out of nowhere comes the Bankai Fam. Check out this interview and exclusive live performance! 00:00 - Bazarro intro 01:35 - Skanks talk segment 1 10:25 - Double Cross - Skanks 11:47 - Skanks talk segment 2 21:37 - Legend of the Eye Patch - Skanks The Martyr 24:12 - Skanks talk segment 3 32:26 - Mercy - Skanks The Martyr 35:03 - I'm Not Civil - Bankai Fam, Skanks The Martyr, Low B, Shatike & G Stats 38:25 - Bazarro Outro 40:04 - Finished "

"Wes Tirey is an Asheville, NC-based musician and poet whose latest release is an expansive double-album and lyric/prose chapbook, bringing timeless stories to life through melody and words. Here, Wes delivers a raw performance from his sun room and a great conversation about his music, writing, and cat. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:11 - "If Love Blues" - Wes Tirey 05:56 - Wes Tirey interview 34:00 - "Overworked, Underslept" - Wes Tirey 38:31 - "Life is good, Life is Sweet" - Wes Tirey 43:12 - Outro 44:08 - End. "

"On today's episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, New York-based artist Talay stops by to discuss their writing process, fondest tour memories, and recording their upcoming studio album. 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Talay 07:55 - “My Love Is Free” - Talay 10:35 - Talay 15:07 - “If I Asked You To” - Talay 17:24 - Talay 22:04 - “Forever Now” - Talay 24:54 - Talay 29:35 - “What It's All About” - Talay 32:48 - Talay 37:32 - Outro 38:04 - End "

"In this episode of BTR Live Studio at Home, Brooklyn-based duo Gracie and Rachel stops by to discuss their new EP a whisper becomes a shout, their songwriting process, their most terrifying tour memory, as well as what it is like working with Ani DiFranco on Righteous Babe Records. 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Gracie and Rachel 08:38 - “trust (a whisper)” - Gracie and Rachel 12:48 - Gracie and Rachel 19:37 - “speak (a whisper)" - Gracie and Rachel 23:26 - Gracie and Rachel 32:27 - “undo (a whisper)" - Gracie and Rachel 35:03 - Gracie and Rachel 44:35 - Outro 45:06 - End "

"On today's episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Canadian folk artist Sarah Osborne stops by to discuss their writing process, the release of the Seasonal Album Project,  fondest tour memories, and what it's like living in a tiny house. 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Sarah Osborne 06:24 - “Let It Rain” - Sarah Osborne 09:59 - Sarah Osborne 13:48 - “Electric Company” - Sarah Osborne 17:37 - Sarah Osborne 24:18 - “Spring Fever” - Sarah Osborne 26:22 - Sarah Osborne 30:34 - “The Wind” - Sarah Osborne 34:31 - Sarah Osborne 40:06 - Outro 40:37 - End "

"Milly is the project of Brendan Dyer, Spencer Light , Yarden Erez, and Zach Capitti Fenton. Here, the LA-based band (some members are East Coast based), delivers a strong performance recorded live at Brooklyn venue Babys All Right upon the release of their EP earlier this Spring, and I catch up with Brendan to talk about the band's development, their songwriting process, making music videos, and what's happening for the band right now. 00:00 - sponsor + intro 01:15 - "Teach Old Dogs New Tricks" 05:17 - Milly interview 46:36 - "Crazy Horse" 50:27 - "Denial" 53:29 - outro 54:20 - end "

"Ifeanyi Elswith is a contemporary R&B/hip-hop vocal artist from Avalon Park, Chicago who can often be found singing backup for the likes of Wyatt Waddell. In this episode, she performs songs from her 2020 debut, Everything Festyle,  with a full band (including Waddell on bass), and joins us for a conversation about songwriting, inspiration, her musical background, and what she has in the works these days. 00:00 - Sponsor+Intro 01:20 - "Fefestyle" - Ifeanyi Elswith 03:28 - Ifeanyi Elswith interview 41:03 - "Standing In My Garden" - Ifeanyi Elswith 46:16 - "XO" - Ifeanyi Elswith 50:44 - "Changeability" - Ifeanyi Elswith 55:17 - "Who Are You" - Ifeanyi Elswith 60:10 - outro 61:27 - end "

"Alex Lleo is a UK-based songwriter whose new EP, Morning Heights, was recorded in Brooklyn, NY and is out now from Babywoman Records. In this episode, Alex chats about the inspiring process of creating the record, and delivers an exclusive acoustic performance, recorded live at home. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 00:59 - "White Water" - Alex Lleo 04:26 - Alex Lleo interview 43:39 - "The Old Walk" - Alex Lleo 47:40 - "4-05" - Alex Lleo 51:51 - outro 52:38 - end "

"On today's episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Ian and Rachel of the Brooklyn-based rock duo Phantom Wave stop by to discuss their songwriting process, the release of their newest album Wilds, and pandemic life. 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Phantom Wave 03:49 - “Anterograde" - Phantom Wave 08:10 - Phantom Wave 13:46 - “Billows” - Phantom Wave 18:56 - Phantom Wave 20:43 - “Everglades” - Phantom Wave 25:35 - Phantom Wave 29:57 - Outro 30:34 - End "

"On today's episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Brooklyn-based Golden Alphabet (core members Tommy Cormier and Kendra Kovarik) stop by to discuss  the release of their new album Removable Baby Jesus, the songwriting process, and life in quarantine, along with an exclusive performance. 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Golden Alphabet 13:57 - “It's Over” - Golden Alphabet 17:15 - Golden Alphabet 25:30 - “The Way I Was Born” - Golden Alphabet 28:49 - Golden Alphabet 34:36 - “Trippin' Out Again” - Golden Alphabet 37:37 - Golden Alphabet 47:06 - Outro 47:38 - End "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, LA-based singer songwriter Willa Amai stops by to discuss with her musical beginnings, meeting Linda Perry, the upcoming release of her new album I Can Go To Bed Whenever, and the making of her music videos. Willa performs "What's Going On?" - originally released by 4 Non Blondes and written by Linda Perry, Willa's producer and one of the founders of her label. She also  performs some of her newest tunes off the upcoming album I Can Go To Bed Whenever. 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Willa Amai 07:49 - “What’s Going On” - Willa Amai 11:33 - Willa Amai 21:15 - “Too Close” - Willa Amai 24:27 - Willa Amai 31:42 - “Not A Soldier” - Willa Amai 34:49 - Willa Amai 43:00 - Outro 43:28 - End "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Brooklyn based three-piece indie rock band The Planes stops by, and frontman Stephen Perry the soon to be release of his new album Eternity on its Edge, the recent release The Oracle of Marcy, and his process when writing music. 00:00 - Intro 1:00 - The Planes 11:30 - “Gallows” - The Planes 14:25 - The Planes 25:23 - “The Constant” - The Planes 28:24 - The Planes 34:04 - “Decoder Ring” - The Planes 36:43 - The Planes 41:56 - Outro 42:27 - End "

"Endearments is a brand new project from Brooklyn-based musician Kevin Marksson, formerly of synth rock duo Saint Marilyn. Here, he delivers a stunning performance recorded live at Our Wicked Lady in Brooklyn, and chats about the project and his musical background. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:26 - "Empress" - Endearments 04:01 - Endearments interview 33:20 - "Left Side" - Endearments 37:15 - "Anica" - Endearments 40:05 - outro 41:00 - end "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Nashville based pop artist Klypi stops by. We discuss the release of the new LP Consensual Hits, their edgy music videos, and their songwriting process. 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Klypi 09:29 - “Not For You” - Klypi 13:40 - Klypi 21:34 - “Cum Quick Then Die” - Klypi 24:39 - Klypi 30:09 - Bedwetter 33:33 - Klypi 40:34 - Outro 41:02 - End "

"Michael Cormier - perhaps known best as the drummer in Friendship, or as one of the founders of Dear Life Records, is a talented musician and songwriter, whose work under his own name offers a lush, folksy take on modern life, with songs full of the mundane objects of the everyday in a wistful critique of modern life and technology. Here, we discuss his new record and he delivers a fantastic performance, exclusively for BTR Live Studio at Home. 00:00 - sponsor + intro 00:58 - "Degradation" - Michael Cormier 05:42 - Micahel Cormier interview 43:40 - Last Hurrah" - Michael Cormier 46:39 - "Anything Can Be Left Behind" - Michael Cormier 51:48 - outro 52:35 - end "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Brooklyn based jazz musician and composer Jonathan Parker. Jonathan stops by to discuss the release of his new album The Remainder, his process when composing, and his favorite performance. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Jonathan Parker 12:01 - "Barengo" - Jonathan Parker 14:32 - Jonathan Parker 23:36 - “Prelude” - Jonathan Parker 25:39 - Jonathan Parker 32:00 - “Tell Me A Bedtime Story” - Jonathan Parker 33:45 - Jonathan Parker 41:30 - Outro 41:57 - End "

"Call Me Spinster is a Chattanooga, TN-based sister trio. In this episode, the band delivers a stunning live performance, and talks a bit about how they found themselves together in TN, the band's beginnings, their album, and the future. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:09 - "Married In My Mind" - Call Me Spinster 04:41 - Call Me Spinster interview 38:47 - "Here You Are" - Call Me Spinster 42:27 - "Empty The House" - Call Me Spinster 45:25 - outro 46:14 - end. "

"Juliet Quick is a Hudson Valley-born, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter whose work reflects on climate terror, misogyny, self-interrogation, and holding on to hope. Here, she shares an intimate look at her music, performed exclusively for BTR Live Studio At Home, along with chat about her record, songwriting, and inspiration. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 00:57 - "Lose Me" - Juliet Quick 04:28 - Juliet Quick interview 37:15 - "Circles" - Juliet Quick 42:25 - "The Tooth" - Juliet Quick 46:33 - Outro 47:22 - End "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, London based electro pop artist GracieSouz, stops by to unveil the new solo project. The project began as a bedroom experiment during the London lockdown and boomed into so much more. The project has dark brooding cinematic tones. Grace is also associated with Indie Rock group Kin. Jen discusses with Grace the sound of the new project, her writing process, the making of the two new music videos for the singles Brian Cox and Before, An Apparition, and the influence of outer space on the project. 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - GracieSouz 08:51 - "Brian Cox” - GracieSouz 13:37 - GracieSouz 24:09 - “Bound” - GracieSouz 28:21 - GracieSouz 37:32 - “Before, An Apparition” - GracieSouz 41:42 - GracieSouz 50:35 - Outro 51:08 - End "

"Sasha And The Valentines is an Austin, TX-based dream pop band with a brand new debut full length full of sweet and hazy pop gems. For their performance here, Sarah Addi (voice, keys, drum machine) is joined by JB Bergin on Violin in a perfect outdoor setting, and we have a great conversation with Sarah about the band's history and the new record! So You Think You Found Love is available now from Oof Records. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:05 - "Tears For Mars' - Sasha And The Valentines 05:33 - Sasha And The Valentines interview 35:42 - "Angel" - Sasha And The Valentines 40:55 - "Witches" - Sasha And The Valentines 45:50 - outro 46:48 - END. "

"In the building we have special guest John Jigg$, hailing from Strong island, Long island, New York. John Jiggs is a very talented artist who had no just to be involve in music because his family was deep into music also. Displaying his skills in the local areas of Long Island, John felt like it was time to take his mic skills to the next stage, yeah time to go national and international. Despite the pandemic Jigg$ has not quarantine his hustle by staying home. He has been hitting the hip-hop circuit hard. Performing from New York, Atlanta to New Orleans while working on his new project which just dropped on all digital outlets. I sat down and talk with the brother. Let’s check it out. 00:00 - Bazarro intro 01:50 - John Jigg$ talk break 1 18:29 - The Intro - John Jigg$ 20:43 - John Jigg$ talk break 2 33:28 - Fear of God - John Jigg$ ft. Ras Kass 36:29 - John Jigg$ talk break 3 44:23 - The Madness - John Jigg$ 46:24 - Bazarro Mic Break 48:13 - Finished "

"A Day Without Love is the musical project of Philadelphia-based artist Brian Walker, operating under the mantra of “Telling the truth through pain and storytelling.” Besides writing and performing music, Brian creates podcasts, is active on social media, and has a documentary film in the works. His catalog of releases runs deep, and is pretty varied stylistically, though often leaning towards acoustic indie folk with hints of punk experimentation. Here, A Day Without Love delivers a raw, solo performance and great conversation about his music and work for BTR Live Studio at Home. A Day Without Love has a Patreon, which you can join here. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 00:52 - "Good Friends Are Hard To Find" - A Day Without Love 03:52 - A Day Without Love 35:10 - "Bugs On Your Shoulder (B.O.Y.S.)" - A Day Without Love 37:55 - "Show Friends" - A Day Without Love 40:51 - outro 41:54 - END. "

"Norman, OK-based songwriter Beau Jennings joins us to talk about his musical career path, his recent records The Thunderbird and it's followup Son Of Thunderbird, as well as what he's got in the works! We're also treated to a fantastic, raw solo performance recorded in his hom. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:27 - "Hard To Party" - Beau Jennings 04:29 - Beau Jennings interview 44:22 - "The Other Side" - Beau Jennings 47:13 - "Back In Town" - Beau Jennings 50:28 - Outro 51:14 - End. "

"On today's episode of BTR Live Studio at Home, Brooklyn rock trio, A Very Special Episode  stops by and plays some of their new tunes. Jen discusses with Patrick, Kasey, and Chayse the band's songwriting process, the completion of their new album, and life during quarantine. 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - A Very Special Episode 07:11 - “Introspectre” - A Very Special Episode 11:30 - A Very Special Episode 22:26 - “Hallow” - A Very Special Episode 25:54 - A Very Special Episode 29:23 - “DFP” - A Very Special Episode 34:16 - A Very Special Episode 41:54 - “Cowboy” - A Very Special Episode 46:09 - A Very Special Episode 57:50 - Outro 58:24 - End "

"Brooklyn indie punk band LAPÊCHE is back with a brand new album, co-produced by Jawbox's J. Robbins. The band returns to BTR Live Studio to share with us the story behind the production of the record, how they've been spending quarantine, and about what's coming up. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:10 - "Finally Trying" - LAPÊCHE 04:23 - LAPÊCHE Interview 37:37 - "Elbow Grease" - LAPÊCHE 41:57 - "Cool Job" - LAPÊCHE 47:16 - Outro 48:09 - END. "

"On today's episode of BTR Live Studio at Home, LA rocker, Veronica Bianqui  stops by and plays some of her tunes. Veronica Bianqui is also associated with The Blank Tapes and SUO. Jen discusses with Veronica  her songwriting process, the completion of her self titled LP, and her new music video.  00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Veronica Bianqui 06:07 - “Victim” - Veronica Bianqui 09:52 - Veronica Bianqui 13:41 - “If Loves A Gun” - Veronica Bianqui 15:39 - Veronica Bianqui 21:42 - “I Want to Tell You” - Veronica Bianqui 26:01 - Veronica Bianqui 29:19 - Outro 30:00 - End "

"E Woods is the stage name of Chicago-based indie R&B artist Emily Woods. With a strong background in music, having performed with countless groups before launching her own project, Woods has a natural energy and positive vibe that radiates from her music. In this episode, we catch up just a few days before the release of her debut EP, while she was stuck in Florida, excited to get home to Chicago. Listen in to hear all about the new project, her background in the Chicago music scene, and for an exclusive performance of three songs from the new record! LATE NIGHT EP is available now from Rosebud Allday. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:01 - "Do You" - E Woods 04:03 - E. Woods interview 30:31 - "Buggin'" - E Woods 33:34 - "Swallow Me Down" - E Woods 37:44 - Outro 38:34 - End "

"Right before the world as we knew it came to a screeching halt last March The Black Black were keeping busy at Studio G in Brooklyn, recording with Jeff Berner. Those tracks eventually became the songs that make up their newest album, Careful On Your Way Out, which was released in January on vinyl and limited to 100 copies. In this episode they will be chatting with me about the new record and how they’ve fine tuned their livestream game in the era of global pandemic. 00:00 - BTR Live Studio/Intro 00:41 - “Burn Burn” - The Black Black 04:35 - The Black Black 20:57 - “Careful On Your Way Out” - The Black Black 24:20 - The Black Black 38:28 - “Fun Police” - The Black Black 41:49 - The Black Black 58:55 - Outro 59:17 - END "

"Pearl Charles is always a favorite here at BTR Live Studio, and with her excellent new album Magic Mirror out now, we had to catch up with her once again! She delivered a lovely, stripped-down performance from her home in California and we caught up to talk about the new record, moving out of LA, and more! 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:15 - "Sweet Sunshine Wine" - Pearl Charles 05:10 - Pearl Charles interview 32:30 - "Don't Feel Like Myself" - Pearl Charles 36:40 - "Take Your Time" - Pearl Charles 41:20 - Outro 42:13 - End. "

"On today’s episode of BTR Live Studio at Home, Florida singer-songwriter duo Faith & Majesty stops by to play some of their newest tunes. Jen discusses with Faith & Majesty what it's like creating as sisters, their songwriting process as nurses who work opposite shifts writing as escapism, and their love of music.  00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Faith & Majesty 05:13 - “Premise” - Faith & Majesty 09:58 - Faith & Majesty 13:34 - “Poison” - Faith & Majesty 18:35 - Faith & Majesty 24:40 - “Distance” - Faith & Majesty 27:19 - Faith & Majesty 35:29 - Outro 35:58 - End "

"Sunny War is a folk/punk musician based in Los Angeles whose smooth voice and mesmerizing fingerstyle guitar playing makes for a fresh sound. In this episode, she joins us for a conversation about her new album, Simple Syrup, her relationship with music and performing, and more. We also get an exclusive performance of three songs by Sunny War and her bandmate, bassist/vocalist Aroyn Davis, produced with the help of Harlan and Randi Steinberger at Hen House Studios. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:13 - "Losing Hand" - Sunny War 04:01 - Sunny War interview 40:02 - "Lucid Lucy" - Sunny War 43:58 - "Age Of A Man" - Sunny War 48:00 - Outro 48:56 - End "

"In this episode, we've got the one and only Prossess, hailing from Tampa Bay Florida & New York City. From his early days skateboarding to producing and rapping, he's been hustling in the hip hop community forever. Check out the life of Prossess as we talk to him on this episode of BTR Live Studio at Home. 00:00 - Bazarro intro 01:42 - Interview 1 13:37 - "Circle of Death" - Prossess 17:19 - Interview 2 29:14 - "Blasted At" - Prossess featt. Dan Rek Beats 32:48 - Interview 3 45:58 - "Heightened" - Prossess feat. ILLa Ghee & Dj Qeys 50:24 - Bazarro Mic Break 51:31 - Finished "

"After months quarantined away from each other New York’s Mala Vista recently reunited to head to the studio and record some fresh tracks for an upcoming release. In this episode they will be sharing live versions of those unreleased songs and talking about how a year away from each other influenced the writing process and what their hopes are for the long-awaited return of live music. 00:00 - BTR Live Studio/Intro 00:49 - “Cabron” - Mala Vista 03:05 - Mala Vista 11:19 - “Dirty By the Dozen” - Mala Vista 13:54 - Mala Vista 15:10 - “Summer Weekend” - Mala Vista 18:39 - Mala Vista 26:25 - “Die Waiting” - Mala Vista 28:52 - Mala Vista 34:00 - Outro 34:20 - End "

"Bartees Strange released one of the most exciting full length debuts of 2020, and we're so excited to catch up with him here in this episode for an exclusive, intimate, solo performance of a few tracks from Live Forever, along with a great conversation about his music and more. 00:00 - Sponsor + intro 01:26 - "Boomer" - Bartees Strange 04:41 - Bartees Strange interview 42:57 - "Mustang" - Bartees Strange 45:57 - "In A Cab" - Bartees Strange 48:37 - Outro 49:50 - END. "

"Soul Honey Records is the ever-evolving musical project of Chicago's Andrew Christopoulos. Joined by a rotating cast of friends, the project has grown organically over the past few years, with singles leading up to an impending collection. Here, Andrew is joined by frequent-collaborator Sean Burke for a rich and intimate performance, and we have a great conversation about the project! 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:03 - "Blueberries For Breakfast" - Soul Honey Records 04:13 - Soul Honey Record interview 37:37 - "Summertime" - Soul Honey Records 41:03 - outro 41:58 - end. "

"Frànçois Marry has been developing Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains since its beginnings as a band, to its current form as a nomadic, “very European” project. For this special episode, we’re treated to a cozy, intimate performance of two songs from the the record, along with a conversation about the project's development and the process for crafting this record. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 04:13 - "Par Le Passé" - Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains 04:13 - Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains interview 34:18 - "Julie" - Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains 36:51 - Outro 37:20 - END. "

"Kaz Mirblouk is an LA-based musician blending shoegaze and psych rock through bedroom indie rock via extensive solo production and collaborations. Following the release of his new record, he joins us for an exclusive performance and interview here on BTR Live Studio at Home! 00:00 - Sponsor+Intro 00:55 - "Tragic" - Kaz Mirblouk 03:58 - Kaz Mirblouk interview 40:26 - "Borderline" - Kaz Mirblouk 45:11 - "Title Sequence" - Kaz Mirblouk 49:23 - Outro 50:25 - End. "

"T.V.O.D. has been hard at work writing and recording their debut album during the era of global pandemic. In this episode they’ll be talking with me about that process and also sharing live versions of some of the tracks recorded at their home base studio space in Ridgewood, Queens. 00:00 - BTR Live Studio/Intro 00:53 - T.V.O.D. 09:20 - “Victory Garden” - Television Overdose (T.V.O.D.) 12:11 - T.V.O.D. 18:08 - “Heaven” - Television Overdose (T.V.O.D.) 20:39 - T.V.O.D. 26:40 - “Midwestern Hero” - Television Overdose (T.V.O.D.) 29:51 - T.V.O.D. 37:17 - Outro 37:42 - END "

"HOORSEES are an indie pop band from Paris, who just released their debut full length record via Kanine Records here in the US. The band recorded an amazing live performance for us at a venue in Paris called Supersonic, and we caught up with Alex, Zoe, Thomas, and Nicolas to chat about their record and this almost-live show. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:01 - "Get Tired" - HOORSEES 04:21 - HOORSEES interview 35:27 - "Hurts" - HOORSEES 38:20 - "Pitfall" - HOORSEES 42:26 - Outro 43:35 - END. "

"Jonas Carping is a folk songwriter from the southern part of Sweden. For this session, he took a trip to the country to perform outside in the cold winter weather - along with his wife Sigrid on vocals - for a song from his new record plus two more songs not found on the new release. He joins us for a conversation about the album, his history as a musician, and finding (or not finding) space to work on music while raising children. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:20 - "This Whole World's On Fire" - Jonas Carping 03:53 - Jonas Carping interview 34:13 - "The Wire" 37:21 - "Guess I Would" 40:43 - Outro 41:50 - End. "