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The New Artist Spotlight is an international network of artists who work together to build each other’s fanbase while promoting each other’s music.

 Each week, the NAS Podcast will feature in-depth interviews with artists from the NAS community with wide-ranging discussions about music, life and everything in between! 

 Tune in and help us all grow together!

New Artist Spotlight


    • Jan 13, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
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    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep.21: Special Edition UNCUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 38:19


    In this week's special uncut episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss talk about their future plans, and the New Artist Spotlight community.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 20: Charles Connolly & The Blindfold Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 32:38


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Charles Connolly and Michael from The Blindfold Experience. They talk about their newly released collab 'The Key' and the story behind this somewhat unexpected collab.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 19: Joao Aranha

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 40:06


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Brazilian singer-songwriter Joao Aranha.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 18: Smoothsaylin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 36:01


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Canadian singer-songwriter/producer Smoothsaylin.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 17: 2 Odd Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 48:02


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Plummy interview the dynamic duo 2 Odd Dogs, consisting of Ed Eagle and J.H.M.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 16: Kyle M Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 69:26


    In this week's episode, NAS host Origin Crxss interview Singer/Songwriter Kyle M Watson.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 15: Dominic Delaney

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 54:45


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Singer/Songwriter Dominic Delaney.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 14: Wilko Wilkes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 63:52


    In this week's episode, mixing engineer and NAS Pillar Andres Guazzelli sits down with NAS co-host Wilko Wilkes to discuss his upcoming album "Life Is Not A Rehearsal"

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 13: Arnoldo's Lizards

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 35:22


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Argentinian duo Arnoldos Lizards. They discuss how they started the band, and how New Artist Spotlight has helped them with their career.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 12: Sano Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 33:29


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Irish musician Sano Hill. They discuss the importance of making enough money to be able to make music for a living, and how New Artist Spotlight is a great resource for independent artists.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 11: Eleanor Collides

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 30:08


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Nick from British project Eleanor Collides. They discuss his songwriting process, the importance of actually finishing a song and the story behind the peculiar name.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 10: Proyecto Auricular

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 39:52


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Carlos from Mexican duo Proyecto Auricular. They discuss their extensive catalogue, their plans for the future and the perks of being a perfectionist.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 9: Keirsten Starshine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 39:22


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Canadian songwriter Keirsten Starshine. They discuss the perks of self-producing and mental health advocacy.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 8: Charlie Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 33:55


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview UK Singer/Songwriter Charlie Smith. They discuss analog versus digital recording, recording to tape with only two inputs, and being a rock act without a band.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 7: Rich Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 42:16


    In this week's episode, NAS host Wilko Wilkes interviews American songwriter Rich Allen. They discuss live gigging, production tips and the importance of respect between fellow musicians.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 6: Bacchanal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 39:19


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Jeff from British grunge band Bacchanal. They discuss their monthly live gigs, genre equality and the true meaning of money.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 5: SovRin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 29:18


    In this week's episode, Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview NAS legend SovRin. They discuss gaming, genre bending and NAS wizardry in general.

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 4: Charles Connolly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 47:03


    In this week's episode, NAS host emeritus Plummy interviews English songwriter and NAS legend Charles Connolly. They discuss audio mixing, his drumming background and the backstory behind 'Spotlight.' Listen to "Spotlight" by Charles Connolly https://spoti.fi/3MaZRWf

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 3: Emerson B. Ocampo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 32:48


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Filipino songwriter Emerson B. Ocampo. They discuss his desire of being recognized as a true songwriter, genre bending and heart health awareness. Listen to "I've Fallen" by Emerson B. Ocampo. https://spoti.fi/3MQ87en

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 2: Coastal Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 27:32


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Canadian band Coastal Town. They discuss their plans for the future, bonding over a household accident and how to manage a band with 200 members (probably).

    NAS Podcast Season 4, Ep. 1: Ed Eagle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 54:59


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Origin Crxss and Plummy interview NAS founder and curator Ed Eagle. They discuss his plans for the future, his upcoming single 'Outside' and pretty much everything NAS-related.

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 28: Sabrina Barreto

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 28:18


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Canadian songwriter Sabrina Barreto. They discuss her extensive catalogue, her songwriting method how to balance school and a music career. Listen to "I Won't Be Broken" by Sabrina Barreto. https://spoti.fi/3KMscl9

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 27: Melanie Cabral

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 31:38


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Canadian songwriter Melanie Cabral. They discuss her college experience, her songwriting method and her unique way of monitoring her progress. Listen to "Searching" by Melanie Cabral https://spoti.fi/3ufoJFZ

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 26: Wretched Pinhead Puppets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 43:09


    In this week's episode, Origin Crxss and guest co-host Plummy interview Jimmy from Wretched Pinhead Puppets. They discuss the origin of their name, his job as a jingles writer and his video activities besides music.

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 25: Srv-musicmaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 38:40


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Indian producer Srv-musicmaker. They discuss his past as a metal guitarist, his songwriting method and his plans for the future. Listen to "Can't Control" by Srv-musicmaker https://spoti.fi/3MYZgYu

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 24: EL ESES

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 34:56


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Filipino singer-songwriter EL ESES. They discuss Internet collabs, their collective songwriting process and local cuisine. Listen to "Need You" by EL ESES https://spoti.fi/3tS0dJp

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 23: Release & Distribution

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 46:20


    In this special episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss do a live reaction to "Face Off" by Tech N9ne and later discuss Origin's distribution and promotion schedule while releasing new material.

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 22: J.H.M

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 33:57


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview NAS legend J.H.M. They discuss his musical background, outdoor BBQing and writing the perfect song. Listen to "Into The Wilderness" by J.H.M https://spoti.fi/3vm5kUy

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 21: Blues Trainer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 37:04


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Frank and Virginia from Texan duo Blues Trainer. They discuss combining blues and opera, their activities outside music and TBI awareness. Listen to "Broke His Heart" by Blues Trainer: https://spoti.fi/3gQDAiH

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 20: Vicky Rai

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 25:11


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Canadian teen sensation Vicky Rai. They discuss singing competitions, the importance of making connections and her plans for the future. Listen to "A Star To Guide Me Home" by Vicky Rai: https://spoti.fi/3HoZ41C

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 19: Blue Dirt Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 37:22


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Canadian songwriter Blue Dirt Girl. They discuss not being tied to a single genre, different sources of passive income for musicians and mental health advocacy. Listen to "I Don't Mind" by Blue Dirt Girl: https://spoti.fi/3KOspon

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 18: Dorian Whisper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 38:24


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Egypt-based Dutch songwriter Dorian Whisper. They discuss his classical background, how his traveling has shaped his musical infuences and the importance of artwork design. Listen to "Imperfect Moments" by Dorian Whisper: https://spoti.fi/3FDCNvv

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 17: Trav Da Poet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 36:35


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview NYC-based MC Trav Da Poet. They discuss transitioning from poetry to spoken word, the sense of community and belonging within NAS and the universality of rap music. Listen to "Tomorrow's Not Promised" by Trav Da Poet: https://spoti.fi/3fmXukp

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 16: DeBlocka

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 55:58


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Irish songwriter DeBlocka. They discuss the improvement of mixing plugins, his virtual GTA persona and the perks of being a DIY musician. Visit https://www.newartistspotlight.org/

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 15: Gavan Waldby

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 82:56


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Australian songwriter Gavan Waldby. They discuss his lengthy career, the perks of combining music and comedy and a very unusual anecdote regarding "La Bamba". Visit https://www.newartistspotlight.org/

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 14: Mercury Teardrop

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 63:03


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Brad from Canadian multi-genre musical project Mercury Teardrop. They discuss the beauty of analog gear, mental health advocacy and how music was recorded and distributed in the early 90s. Visit https://www.newartistspotlight.org/

    NAS Podcast Season 3, Ep. 13: The Blindfold Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 58:49


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Michael from the Sweden-based international collaborative band The Blindfold Experience. They discuss the intricacies of collaborating with artists across the globe, how to properly set up session work and what it feels to release music written 30 years ago. Visit https://www.newartistspotlight.org

    NAS Podcast: Season 3, Ep. 12: ya

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 53:31


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Russian artist ya. They discuss lucid dreaming, philosophy and what it means to be a true artist.

    NAS Podcast: Season 3, Ep. 11: Desai

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 52:49


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview NAS pillar Desai. They discuss his involvement in the New Artist Spotlight community, his unique songwriting process and his future plans outside of music.

    NAS Podcast: Season 3, Ep. 10: Nathaniel Hardy Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 84:57


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview NAS legend Nathaniel Hardy Jr. in a wide-ranging chat, they discuss copyright laws, his beginnings in Baltimore and much more.

    NAS Podcast: Season 3, Ep. 9: Bad Scullianz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 73:58


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Liz and Lucas from the band Bad Scullianz. They discuss the Brazilian metal scene, their massive unreleased catalogue and the struggles of recording material remotely.

    NAS Podcast: Season 3, Ep. 8: Homeless Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 68:22


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Andrew from the Ukrainian alt-rock band Homeless Radio. They discuss their explicit American influences, British stereotypes and how COVID-19 sculpted a new reality for musicians.

    NAS Podcast: Season 3, Ep. 7: iconDARK

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 69:15


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview dark ambient musician iconDARK. They discuss his cinematic influences, pros and cons of non-streaming platforms and the risks of burn-out.

    NAS Podcast: Season 3, Ep. 6: Rod Fritz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 54:39


    In this week's episode, NAS host Wilko Wilkes interviews Australian musician Rod Fritz. In a candid chat, they discuss how new social media trends shape Rod's songwriting, the difference between big cities and smaller towns when landing gigs, and how his life has changed after having his first child.

    NAS Podcast: Season 3, Ep. 5: The Ennrons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 73:22


    In this week's episode, NAS host Wilko Wilkes interviews Bernard from the Dutch-Brit duo The Ennrons. They discuss how technology has levelled the field for musicians, the benefits of being a duo versus a full band and how to stay productive during a pandemic.

    NAS Podcast: Season 3, Ep. 4: Willjoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 68:45


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Finnish sensation Willjoy. They discuss his beginnings, his massively diverse influences and what it means to be a music foodie.

    NAS Podcast: Season 3, Ep. 3: Crimson Discord

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 47:26


    In this week's episode, NAS co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Cam from the Australian-Swedish duo Crimson Discord. They discuss the logistics of being an international duo halfway across the planet from each other, and how to balance his music career with a teaching career, among many other subjects.

    NAS Podcast: Season 3, Ep 2: Andres Guazzelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 63:56


    Co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview Argentinian composer Andres Guazzelli about his classical background, pouring emotions into music and his struggles with ADHD.

    NAS Podcast: Season 3 Ep. 1: Ed Eagle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 65:55


    In the Season 3 premiere, co-hosts Wilko Wilkes and Origin Crxss interview NAS founder Ed Eagle about the history of New Artist Spotlight, and his new cover of the Stevie Wonder classic, “Superstition.”

    NAS Podcast: Season 2 Ep. 4: Origin Crxss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 46:29


    Wilko Wilkes interviews longtime New Artist Spotlight artist Origin Crxss in the season two finale.

    NAS Podcast: Season 2 Ep. 3: F. R. Music Project

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 60:24


    Plummy and Wilko sit down with Fred and Rich of F. R. Music Project to discuss their song Romeo Cowboy and much more. As always, we finish things off with our Top 20 countdown. Happy listening! F. R. Music Project Vix Essentials Podcast Megalmodas Shellshocked Radio Your New Favorite Song Podcast

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