Loyola School of Music Industry Forum Series

Kendall Cousin is a 2015 graduate of Loyola’s SMI program, and current Director of International Marketing for Warner Records. He was interviewed by Dr. Jeff Albert, who is Director of the Loyola University New Orleans School of Music Industry. October 2020. -------------------- Host: Jeff Albert Guest: Kendall Cousin Producer: Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

David Hood, bass player for Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and his son Patterson Hood, singer-songwriter and co-founder of Drive-By Truckers join their family member and SMI student Reed Smith and Program Director Jeff Albert for a lively music discussion to end the semester. November 2020. ------------------- Host: Jeff Albert & Reed Smith Guests: David & Patterson Hood Producer: Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

Nate Lotz is drummer, producer, songwriter and touring musician, originally from Louisiana. He was interviewed by Professor Billy O'Connell for Forum in October 2020. --------------------- Host: Billy O'Connell Guest: Nate Lotz Producer: Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

Charlie Dennard and Casandra Faulconer are professional musicians, most recently performing with Cirque du Soleil. They were interviewed by Dr. Jeff Albert, who is Director of the Loyola University New Orleans School of Music Industry. --------------------------- Host: Jeff Albert Guests: Charlie Dennard and Casandra Faulconer Producer: Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

Chad Smith is the Grammy Award-winning drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Along with the group, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Chad has additionally worked with artists like The Chicks, Johnny Cash, John Fogerty, Jake Bugg, the Avett Brothers, Post Malone, Lana Del Rey and Halsey. He was interviewed by SMI student Delia Kobel in October 2020, and discuss how the band is working and writing through the global COVID-19 pandemic, their reunion with John Frusciante after a decade, and some of his own shortcomings. ------------------------------ Host: Delia Kobel Guest: Chad Smith Producer: Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

Bishop Lamont is an artist, producer, actor and activist, who's made an indelible impression on the West Coast hip hop scene. He was interviewed by Professor Billy O'Connell in September 2020. ------------------------ Host: Billy O'Connell Guest: Bishop Lamont Producer: Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

Emily White has paved her way through the music business with a multi-faceted approach. An artist and sports manager, she's also an entrepreneur, activist and author, helping musicians navigate the financials of an evolving industry. ---------------------------------- Host: Billy O'Connell Guest: Emily White Producer: Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

Maeve Brophy is a 2015 graduate of Loyola’s Music Industry program. She is currently on the management team for Bahari, and has worked for several years on both sides of sync licensing. She was interviewed on August 20, 2020 by Dr. Jeff Albert, who is the Director of the Loyola University New Orleans School of Music Industry. The interview was recorded via video conference, with Ms. Brophy in her work from home space in Los Angeles, and Dr. Albert in the Loyola podcast studio. ------------------------------- Host: Dr. Jeff Albert Guests: Maeve Brophy Producer: Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

Loyola alum Hannah Kraker returns to campus to talk about her post-collegiate work in music touring & production. Forum, February 3, 2020. ----------------------------------------------- Guest: Hannah Kraker Producers: Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

Songwriting professor Jim McCormick interviews Nashville music producer, publisher and A&R executive, Joe Fisher. Forum, February 10, 2020. ----------------------------- Guest: Joe Fisher Producers: Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

The Swaggernautz' members, Tat Tong and Jovany Javier, stop by Forum to discuss collaboration songwriting and global record producing with New Orleans journalist, Alex Rawls. Filmed live February 17, 2020. ----------------------------- Guests: Swaggernautz, Tat Tong and Jovany Javier Producers: Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

New Orleans musician and entrepreneur Joshua Starkman talks about the idea behind his viral music series, "Have a Great Day," and how he's turned the project into a brand. ----------------------------------------------- Guest: Joshua Starkman Producers: Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

Carson Oberg, a Loyola alum, current GM of the Fader Label and manager of shallou, sits down with student Matt Reichen to talking about running a successful independent record label. ----------------------------------------------- Guests: Carson Oberg Producers: Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

Abby Jones, General Manager of The Fillmore New Orleans, along with her management team, discusses opening up a new music venue, and how to rise the ranks in touring and live music management. -------------------------------------- Guests: The management team at The Fillmore New Orleans Producers: Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Courtney Garcia

Maverick executive and Paul McCartney Manager Scott Rodger interviews Rosa Asciolla, a Loyola alum and Head of Artist & Label Marketing in North America for Spotify. -------------------------------------- Guests: Scott Rodger, Rosa Asciolla Producers: Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Julia Santos

Endless Field, a genre-bending duo with a flair for contemporary jazz, pop and folk from NYC, discusses music and how they've used the artform as a means of environmental and social activism. ------------------------------ Guest: Endless Field Producers: Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Julia Santos

Kate Dumbleton, the Executive and Artistic Director of the Hyde Park Jazz Festival and an Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, shares her insight on bringing jazz to venues around the Windy City, both in for-profit and nonprofit venues. ------------------------------ Guest: Kate Dumbleton Producers: Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Julia Santos

Songwriter and musician Sebastian Kole performs and talks about his creative process for writing chart-topping records. The artist has worked with pop stars like Ariana Grande, Alessia Cara, Jennifer Lopez and others.

Wilt Wallace, Vice President of Urban & Rhythm Promotion at Warner Music, joins us to discuss his success and strategy with artists like Wale, Saweetie, Meek Mill, Macklemore, and others. ----------------------------------- Guest: Wilt Wallace Producers: Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Julia Santos

Lost Bayou Ramblers musician Louis Michot joins us today to talk about his career with the popular and Grammy-winning New Orleans band, and how he manages to blend traditional musical genres with contemporary forms of sound. Additionally, he performs. ---------------------------------- Guest: Louis Michot Producers: Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Julia Santos

Loyola alum and music booker Dan Helfers talks about his days navigating from college into the industry with helpful tips and goals for students eager to get into the entertainment business.

The executives behind cloud-based music management service Propared discuss their company and its foundations. ---- Guests: Ryan Kirk and Melissa Johnston

New Orleans music producer, tour and stage manager Sami Slovy discusses her job producing festivals, concerts and live events.

Freewater Block Party has become a showcase for New Orleans local hip hop and rap talent to perform alongside national acts. The producers and artists discuss the event today in our Forum.

Growing up in North Yemen, India, and other parts of the developing world, Dr. Ward cultivated an interest in cross-cultural connections and developed a deep sense of service. Today, he discusses his work fighting HIV/AIDS and fundraising through a concert series in East Africa. ------------------------------------- Guest(s): Dr. Andrew Ward, professor of International Development at Tulane University and the chairman and founder of the largest concert series in East Africa through the Global Living Institute. Producer(s): Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff Albert Editor: Julia Santos