Sidewalk Talk Show

Hope you enjoy Jina's first interview since March 2020 with Crywolf! We took a deep dive into Justin's childhood, the CRYWOLF project, and took some time answering some fan questions! Special thank you to Justin for your time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With 18 years of experience in the music industry, Cory Nitta, aka Cory Enemy, has honed his skills and talents as a record producer, songwriter, composer, and electronic music artist. At the age of 15, he began to produce music in Ridgecrest CA, a small desert town near Death Valley. At 19, Cory made his way to Los Angeles in order to pursue his passion for music, and has remained there for the last 14 years.Since moving to LA and infiltrating the music industry on several fronts, Cory has been successfully collaborating, producing and writing music for various commercially successful artists, such as: Will.I.am, Lady Gaga, Chris Brown, TLC, Sia, Carly Rae Jepsen, 30 Seconds To Mars, Griz, Far East Movement, Snakehips, Hey Violet, Katy Perry, Jay Sean, Ellie Goulding, Elohim, Bahari, Steve Aoki, Dizzee Rascal, NAO, AlunaGeorge, Astrid S, Felix Da HouseCat, Starley, N.A.S.A., A-Trak, Sky Ferreira, David Guetta, Bonnie Mckee, Uffie, Passion Pit, Rock Mafia, Dillion Francis, Generations, Ballistik Boyz, The Rampage, Verbal, PKCZ, and Jason Derulo. Cory has contributed to 2 Grammy nominated projects, and in 2013 he was awarded a Juno for Album of the Year, Carly Rae Jepsen.Cory was mentored by and signed as a producer and artist by super-producer, Dallas Austin (Michael Jackson, Madonna, Gwen Stephani, Pink, Boyz II Men, TLC) in 2007. Four years later, Cory and Dallas formed a partnership as a production team. This partnership officially spanned several years and the two still continue to work together on various projects. Cory has also mentored several producers, Dillon Francis being his most notable protégé. Cory and Dillon self-released an EP called “Ultra” in 2010.In 2015 Cory founded his own music production company – SPKTRM – focused on forward-thinking "future pop sounds". Since then he has signed two producers, two writers, and two artists. He has built a partnership and close working and personal relationship with the producer writer duo, "Rock Mafia" (Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus). Their various project collaborations have now resulted in a joint publishing venture between Rock Mafia and SPKTRM.In 2016 Cory partnered SPKTRM with Far East Movement's company, “Transparent Agency” where he has been instrumental in creating music for Asian markets.In 2017, Cory formed a friendship as well as a close working relationship with Verbal, the executive creative director of LDH. Through this relationship, Cory formed an official partnership with LDH Japan, where he and his team currently produce and write commercial songs for LHD and Avex J-pop artists in addition to consulting on artist development. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arnold & Lane is a collaborative house music duo based out of Los Angeles, CA. Ever since their 2017 breakout into the scene A&L has solidified themselves as one of the most dynamic and magnetic artists to emerge onto the electronic music scene. A&L's trademark sound and stage presence never has boundaries, pushing the limits of house, tech, bassline, and booty. The synthesis and creative reboot of all these timeless sounds sets A&L apart from their fellows. Having releases on some of the most prestigious labels, support from the biggest names, and playing nation wide at countless iconic venues – A&L is here to stay. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

OMNOM is a DJ/Producer from Los Angeles, CA. His delightfully unconventional brand of House, which has been described by some as “a whirlpool of weird,” features his unmistakably peculiar vocals floating over the infectious basslines that have earned him the support of some of House music’s heaviest-hitters including Walker & Royce, FISHER, Kyle Watson, Claude Vonstroke, and Justin Martin. Since bursting onto the scene in 2018, OMNOM has gone on to release several original tracks and remixes with labels such as Dirtybird, Confession, Box of Cats, and Insomniac. "OMNOM's not the DJ we wanted. He's not necessarily the DJ we need either. But he’s here now, and we’re all just going to have to deal with it."OMNOM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imomnom/​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3PYRX...​CREDITSCeline LinarteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/celinelinarte​Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ccl7lcc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lektrique is a 30-year old music producer who honed his craft in Montreal with the Kannibalen Records crew for 5 years before moving back to his native Brussels. Lektrique has a unique style of dance music combining classical melodies with inventive sound design. Lektrique is also the host of the Kannibalen Radio Podcast, a bi-weekly mix series with a loyal following. Lektrique regularly premieres unreleased tracks by well-known and undiscovered electronic music producers. Lektrique has gained a reputation as both an excellent producer and a tastemaker with an ear for ground-breaking original sounds. In 2016, the producer has teamed up with Black Tiger Sex Machine for the iconic “Armada.” The song, featured on BTSM’s debut album, is another collaboration with his Kannibalen brethren after 2015’s standout “Religion.” Lektrique’s “Dark Matter” single combines dubstep, classical music and breakbeat for a sound that few can match. Fresh off the release of his new EP Break Your Skull, Lektrique has created a sound that’s just what electro needs in 2017: innovative, enduring and heavy.In this episode, Lektrique talks about growing up in Belgium, skateboarding, techno, school, dating and marriage, learning French and various languages, work permits, vaporwave and synthwave, his music in an Oculus game Pistol Whip, Tomorrowland, Electric Forest, Berlin, upcoming projects - Masterclass and 1 on 1s,CREDITSCeline LinarteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/celinelinarte​Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ccl7lcc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

KARRA is an acclaimed artist, songwriter, and vocal producer who is most known for her work on collaborations with KSHMR, Sam Feldt, Seven Lions, Armin Van Buuren, Alan Walker, Steve Aoki, Timbaland, and others. She is also known for having Splice's best selling vocal sample packs, including being featured in a Grammy Nominated album by Bring Me The Horizon, and has collaborated with Splice on launching KARRA Presents, a new vocal label to highlight upcoming vocalists. In 2020 she launched her debut solo project with “No Evil”, as well has her website iamkarra.com which features unique full length music industry masterclasses, and digital downloads to help producers develop their signature sound. She has spearheaded her own path as a woman in production & sound design, and prides herself on sharing her wealth of knowledge to inspire generations to come.In this episode, she talks about moving to Vegas, starting her masterclass and website selling vocal templates, working on music with Reid Stefan and KSHMR, and her upcoming solo pop album! Karra:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkarramusic/​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/24CzP...​CREDITSCeline LinarteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/celinelinarte​Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ccl7lcc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Watch this interview where Joachim talks from how he grew up living all around the world and how he got into music production and moved to Canada to pursue his music career. Originally from South America, Speidel moved to Vancouver in 2013 to further his academic pursuits. He later dropped out of university in his sophomore year to fully dedicate himself to music production. Brookes, who is Vancouver-born, was producing and attending university when they met and began collaborating. In 2016 they formed a duo, later releasing their first vocal single Fade Away (feat. Tallyn) as well as official remixes for Mako and ILLENIUM.Within its inception, WE ARE FURY have amassed over 40 million streams across multiple platforms. The duo is set to release their debut LP in 2020.CREDITSJina KimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiinabobinaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/jiinabobinaWe Are FuryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefurymusicTwitter: https://twitter.com/wearefurymusic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Originally from South America, Speidel moved to Vancouver in 2013 to further his academic pursuits. He later dropped out of university in his sophomore year to fully dedicate himself to music production. Brookes, who is Vancouver-born, was producing and attending university when they met and began collaborating. In 2016 they formed a duo, later releasing their first vocal single Fade Away (feat. Tallyn) https://open.spotify.com/album/3ag4lH... as well as official remixes for Mako https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Ye4n... and ILLENIUM https://open.spotify.com/artist/45eNH....Within its inception, WE ARE FURY have amassed over 40 million streams across multiple platforms. The duo is set to release their debut LP in 2020. Jina KimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiinabobina Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jiinabobinaWe Are FuryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearefurymusicTwitter: https://twitter.com/wearefurymusic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MARG is an indie pop artist whose influences draw from far and wide. Having lived in South Carolina, China, Argentina, California, and more, the Chinese-American artist has called different parts of the world home and has, naturally, been moved by the people she's met across the globe. Inspired by Lorde, Lana Del Rey, and being put onto artists like Nirvana and Tom Petty by her dad, MARG's songwriting has been described as moody and evocative. However, she's on a new path as she's learning from life's lessons and is no longer swallowed up by teenage angst--which you can hear in her new album The World Keeps on Moving. Watch the video to learn more about MARG as we cook ji dan gung (a dish her mother often prepared for her) and as we interview her on her life and her music.Contact Lara (interviewer and producer):Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laraisabird/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfhp...Email: larasidewalktalk@gmail.com | projectsbylara@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Echosmith is an indie pop band comprised of siblings Sydney, Noah, and Graham Sierota. Started in 2009, the family band has gone through immense changes over the decade: their brother Jamie leaving the band in 2016, development in songwriting content and style, and more. In this sidewalk interview, Lara asks the band a few questions about their lives and how they’ve grown since they first started making music together/since they put out their debut album Talking Dreams. The ”Cool Kids” songwriters shed light on their adolescence growing up in the Toluca Lake, Glendale, Pasadena, and Chino Hills areas; what it was like for them to garner attention and success at a young age as teenagers signed by Warner Brothers; the things they felt when touring with Pentatonix and Twenty One Pilots; what went through their mind when winning the MTV Fandom Awards; how they’ve grown as individuals beyond their music; and so much more. Watch the interview to hear the whole story before they drop their sophomore album Lonely Generation in 2020!Contact Lara: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laraisabird/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfhp...Email: larasidewalktalk@gmail.com | projectsbylara@gmail.comCategory See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Singer/songwriter Jayden Bartels is Gen Z’s one to watch. She released her first song in July of 2018 “Can’t Help Me Now”, which was featured on Spotify’s official “New Music Friday” playlist and has gone on to write and arrange every song she’s released since. Her debut EP "what really matters?", released Sept 27th of this year, is a collection of songs all linked to personal moments from Jayden's life. Covering betrayal, heartbreak, and everything in between, the EP showcases Jayden's intricate lyricism as she invites us to take a closer look at her life. The singer has taken her music internationally, touring in Europe in 2019. In July, she joined UK phenomenons Max & Harvey for her first music collaboration, “Electric”.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopCheck out Sidewalk Talk website:http://www.sidewalktalks.comFollow me, Lauren Engel: http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.twitter.com/engelauren See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Au/Ra, born in Ibiza, but raised in Antigua, has a rich linguistic and cultural background that gives her the ability to write glistening alternative pop songs that speak to everyone. Her debut songs “Concrete Jungle” and “Kicks” have 35 million combined streams worldwide. She collaborated earlier this year with the DJ duo CamelPhat with the hit single Panic Room, which is certified Silver, and has 45 million combined streams worldwide. Au/Ra also appeared on Alan Walker’s hit single Darkside.Au/Ra is providing a kind of space where misfits feel at home, and where the listener gets to peer for a minute through the lens of an artist who has simultaneously grown up outside the system, but who speaks with the zeitgeist of her generation.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopCheck out Sidewalk Talk website:http://www.sidewalktalks.comFollow me, Lauren Engel: http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.twitter.com/engelauren See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On her debut album the masquerade, 19-year-old singer/songwriter mxmtoon delivers what she calls “rhyming diary entries”: an off-the-cuff account of her most private thoughts and feelings, straight from her brightly lit brain. With her disarming vocal presence and utter aversion to self- seriousness, the Oakland-based artist offers up songs like lead single “prom dress”: a layered meditation on expectation and disappointment, written after an In-N-Out Burger-induced panic attack. Revealing her rare ability to draw deep meaning from the most mundane moments, the masquerade expands on the powerfully resonant songwriting first shown on her debut EP plum blossom. And as she strengthens her remarkable bond with her audience, mxmtoon has made a point of using her ever-growing platform to speak out on issues like immigration and LGBTQ+ rights. Not only closely tied to her identity as a young bisexual woman of color, that unguarded honesty echoes a heartfelt mission of giving voice to those who often go unheard.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopCheck out Sidewalk Talk website:http://www.sidewalktalks.comFollow me, Lauren Engel: http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.twitter.com/engelauren See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hailing from the unlikely location of Mystic, a small seaport town in Connecticut, Audien (born Nathaniel Rathbun, 1992) began producing music as a teenager and gradually took his piano-driven hands-in-the-air progressive trance sound to the top of the Billboard dance charts, selling out major venues and headlining numerous EDM festivals along the way. Rathbun started creating tracks in 2008, initially releasing happy hardcore on Only Vibes Recordings, a digital label he co-founded with producer Naggy. Rathbun switched to trance in 2009, sending a demo to Ferry Corsten, who released "Rise & Shine" on his Aleph Recordings imprint. Numerous singles followed on labels like Songbird, First State Music, Enhanced Progressive, and Perceptive Deep, and leading progressive house DJs such as Tiësto, Above & Beyond, and Armin van Buuren began to take notice of Audien's euphoric sound, leading to an opening slot for van Buuren at the Roseland in New York City in 2011. He released tracks on Anjunabeats and Trice Recordings in 2012, and toured the United States with Hardwell soon after. Releases on Zouk Recordings and Spinnin' Records followed, and in 2014 Rathbun remixed Michael Jackson's "Slave to the Rhythm" and Bastille's "Pompeii," the latter of which was heavily played at many clubs and festivals and was eventually nominated for a Grammy for "Best Remixed Recording, Non Classical." After completing his first headlining tour in 2015, Audien signed to Astralwerks. The label promptly released "Insomnia," which topped Billboard's dance music chart. This was followed by the release of "Something Better," a collaboration with country superstars Lady Antebellum. Three more major singles followed, "Crazy Love" (featuring Deb's Daughter) in 2016, "One More Weekend" (with MAX), and "Hot Water" with 3LAU in 2017. 2018 brought a pair of single for the Anjunabeats label starting with the Cecilia Gault collaboration, "Higher," followed by the Arty-assisted "Never Letting Go." Audien ended the year with the anthemic "Rollercoaster" which featured vocals by Liam O'Donnell. ~ Paul Simpson, RoviFollow Sidewalk Talk EDM:https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedmhttps://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)Sidewalk POP Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82a...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopSidewalk RAP/HIP HOP (Rhythm) Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDme...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkrhythmCheck out Sidewalk Talk website: http://www.sidewalktalks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Los Angeles talent Sueco the Child transitioned from beatmaker to rapper when his debut single, "Fast," went viral in the spring of 2019. Fueled by traction on the short-form video app Tik Tok, "Fast" became a social media moment unto itself, with fans creating millions of videos soundtracked by the irreverent and subtly humorous mid-tempo banger.Sueco the Child was born William Schultz in 1997. By his early twenties, he had become a music producer best known for videos centered around making beats from random or outlandish sound sources. Along with being a beatmaker, Sueco occasionally rapped on his productions. Early singles like 2018's "Henny in the Trunk" had an atmospheric character to compliment his mumbly flow. Sueco posted the far grimier "Fast" online in April 2019, and it almost instantly took off on social media platforms. The spike in attention led to a contract with Atlantic Records, and in June of that year a remix of the viral song surfaced with new verses from Offset and A Boogie wit da Hoodie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tessa Violet started off as a YouTube personality then in most recent years found her passion in singing. She first gained prominence as a vlogger in 2009, when she won $100,000 for becoming the YouTuber with the most commented video. With more than a million subscribers, her self-titled channel is one of the 500 most-subscribed YouTube channels in the world. Most recently she has released 'Bad Ideas (Act One)'.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopCheck out Sidewalk Talk website:http://www.sidewalktalks.comFollow me, Lauren Engel: http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.twitter.com/engelaurenEmail: lauren@sidewalktalks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lucille Croft https://www.instagram.com/lucillecroft - let the name resonate through your mind. It’s the beginning of a new era, and this girl is leading the way. DJ, music producer, entrepreneur, model… she’s more than just a ‘threat’, she’s a game-changer.Using music as a form of self-expression, she is the epitome of creative mentality, with a dark and electrifying musical auteur that you’ll find yourself addicted to, and in lust for more.Building up the reputation of a queen both in-studio and on the stage, Lucille Croft has been leading an electrifying touring calendar all over Australia and internationally, including headline shows at HQ Complex, The Met, Ministry of Sound Club and Marquee just to name a few, not to mention billing at the top of Singapore’s ‘It’s the Ship’ festival’ line-up for the last two years.Having received immense support on a global scale from heavy hitters including Tiesto, Will Sparks, Matroda, Bijou, Nukid + more, she has quickly established herself as one of the hottest upcoming forces in the international realm of bass-heavy music.Over the last eighteen months, she has taken the world by storm – releasing five singles through Bourne Recordings, and all five charting in the top 25 Beatport charts, and also official remixes for both Will Sparks and Mashd N Kutcher.Her release schedule for the rest of 2018 involves several highly anticipated collaborations with illustrious US artists, as well as an array of hair-raising, spine-tingling solo releases.CREDITSJina KimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiinabobinaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/jiinabobinaFollow Sidewalk Talk EDM:https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedmhttps://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)Sidewalk POP Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82a...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopSidewalk RAP/HIP HOP (Rhythm) Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDme...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkrhythmCheck out Sidewalk Talk website: http://www.sidewalktalks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Raised in the Bay Area, Taylor Chung AKA Wenzday is a classically trained vocalist, who at 16 years old moved to Los Angeles to commit to DJing full-time. She then went on to be the youngest person ever to DJ the world famous Playboy Mansion, and become one of the most sought-after open format female DJs in the city. While cutting her teeth in the club circuit, she graduated from the prestigious hit-maker-incubator, Icon Collective. She is also a co-founder of LA streetwear clothing company/label 40oz Cult, alongside her brother Dack Janiels.With a renewed focus on bass music production, Wenzday has gone outside 40oz Cult to also release acclaimed singles on Dim Mak, Gold Digger,Circus Records, and Insomniac’s In/Rotation; garnering support from blogs such as Bassrush, Your EDM, and This Song Slaps. She also currently hosts a weekly radio show on DASHX that features original mixes from herself and her peers. Known for her fearless live sets, she shows no signs of slowing down and continues a sleep-when-Iʼm-dead work ethic, because after all, to her growing legion of fans, Everyday is Wenzday.- SpotifyCREDITSJina KimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiinabobinaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/jiinabobinaFollow Sidewalk Talk EDM:https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedmhttps://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)Sidewalk POP Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82a...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopSidewalk RAP/HIP HOP (Rhythm) Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDme...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkrhythmCheck out Sidewalk Talk website: http://www.sidewalktalks.comAll INTERVIEWS in podcast format:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XecmmF...Follow me, Lauren Engel: http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.instagram.com/engelaurenhttp://www.twitter.com/engelaurenEmail: lauren@sidewalktalks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Watch interview to learn about Nate's background from moving from Washington to his journey into Disciple records! And of course we ended the interview with showing off some his Kendama skills and Jina's lack of skills.In the wake of Eliminate joining the Disciple exclusive roster, the young bass producer has gone from strength to strength. From his label debut 'Walls,' to monster collab and Spotify breakthrough hit 'Party Starter' with Flux Pavilion, and recent releases 'Drive' (Mad Decent) & 'Bump' (Never Say Die), he shows no sign of slowing down.With support coming in from Skrillex to Flosstradamus to Chainsmokers to NGHTMARE to Excision to Bassnecter to UZ (the list goes on!), you can't wander too far around any festival without hearing Eliminate's signature sound.This year has seen Eliminate play at the prestigious EDC Las Vegas embark upon his first AUS/NZ tour earlier this Fall & recently join the Disciple gang for a sold out Hollywood Palladium show. CREDITSJina KimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiinabobinaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/jiinabobinaFollow Sidewalk Talk EDM:https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedmhttps://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)Sidewalk POP Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82a...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopSidewalk RAP/HIP HOP (Rhythm) Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDme...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkrhythmCheck out Sidewalk Talk website: http://www.sidewalktalks.comAll INTERVIEWS in podcast format:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XecmmF...Follow me, Lauren Engel: http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.instagram.com/engelaurenhttp://www.twitter.com/engelaurenEmail: lauren@sidewalktalks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

University friends Andrew Fedyk & Joe De Pace better known as Loud Luxury have been creating quite a stir in the dance music scene as of late.It’s been an amazing ride for Loud Luxury (Andrew Fedyk and Joe De Pace). Since the Juno-Award winning duo debuted on Armada Music in late 2017 with their now worldwide smash hit “Body,” the most played song on dance radio for all of 2018, they sold platinum across the globe (8x in Canada, 3x in Australia, 2x in Switzerland and 1x in The U.K. & U.S.), held the #1 spot in the U.S. Mediabase Dance Airplay chart for two weeks, charted in the Top 20 of U.S. Pop radio and the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart (#4) and accumulated hundreds of millions of plays across the most popular streaming services. It's follow-up single “Love No More” garnered 12 million streams on Spotify alone in its first month and currently sits at an impressive 100 million+ plays on the streaming platform.In addition to headlining the “Nights Like This” tour, with over 50 dates across North America, Loud Luxury will make their debut at Lollapalooza in Chicago and on the mainstage of Tomorrowland in Europe this summer, alongside Parookaville, Mysteryland, EDC and a slew of other festivals this year in addition to their residency at Hakkasan, Omnia and Wet Republic in Las Vegas.With their recent release “I’m Not Alright,” with Bryce Vine, the future appears bright for these young artists as they try to conquer the dance music world...one tequila shot at a time.Follow Sidewalk Talk EDM:https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedmhttps://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)Sidewalk POP Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82a...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopSidewalk RAP/HIP HOP (Rhythm) Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDme...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkrhythmCheck out Sidewalk Talk website: http://www.sidewalktalks.comAll INTERVIEWS in podcast format:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XecmmF...Follow me, Lauren Engel: http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.instagram.com/engelaurenhttp://www.twitter.com/engelaurenEmail: lauren@sidewalktalks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chime is music producer and DJ Harvey Thompson from Leeds, England producing for over 8 years.Originally producing the UK's heavily preferred drum & bass genre, Chime gradually came to adopt dubstep as his primary genre for production - in particular the melodic style popularised by artists such as Xilent, Seven Lions, Virtual Riot and others. A great deal of influence from video games’ music and worlds complete the Chime sound as it is today.Chime began releasing with one of the US's most well-known dubstep labels in 2015. Firepower Records is spearheaded by Datsik, a widely-recognised pioneer of the dubstep genre in the US, his record label continues to dominate the states for bass music. Chime debuted on the label in 2015 releasing “Rockin’” (with Different Heaven) followed by a free single download “Offensive”. 2016 saw Chime’s first EP release with the label “From Fairies To Fire EP” which gained huge DJ support and an inclusion on the iconic UKF Dubstep promotional YouTube channel. 2017 has seen Chime’s inclusion on the label’s “Flatline” series of compilations with “Get Your Hands Dirty” and his return for a second 6-track EP “Invincible”.Chime also regularly releases with other labels such as Kinphonic, Most Addictive Records, NoCopyrightSounds and Daily Earfood alongside his own label / collective project “Rushdown”.Follow Sidewalk Talk EDM:https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedmhttps://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)Sidewalk POP Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82a...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopSidewalk RAP/HIP HOP (Rhythm) Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDme...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkrhythmCheck out Sidewalk Talk website: http://www.sidewalktalks.comAll INTERVIEWS in podcast format:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XecmmF...Follow me, Lauren Engel: http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.instagram.com/engelaurenhttp://www.twitter.com/engelaurenEmail: lauren@sidewalktalks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pixel Terror started 2016 and is already starting to make a great impact within the EDM realm. Their branding focuses on a creative video game based style from 1/2 of the duo, Bentley. The combination of their tasteful branding and diverse music styles makes them stand out and have been consistently releasing their biggest tracks on record labels, such as, Monstercat, Dim Bak, and Mad Decent. They made such an impact so early in the game that they were featured in a well-known video game, Rocket League. Check out a couple of their well known tracks ‘Contra’ and ‘Amnesia’Watch Bentley’s interview to learn more about how he grew up submersed into the creative world through drawing, playing instruments, to acting, which led to finding Ahrya and establishing the Pixel Terror project.Jina’s very first interview with 1/2 of Pixel Terror, Ahrya! Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ahrya decided to commit to two full time jobs school and music. Watch the video to learn about how he handles challenges throughout his music career and the great things to come next for Pixel TerrorJina KimInstagram: @jiinabobinaTwitter: @jiinabobinaPixel Terror:Instagram: PixelTerrorBassTwitter: PixelTerrorBassBentley Instagram: @arrfarr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

University friends Andrew Fedyk & Joe De Pace better known as Loud Luxury have been creating quite a stir in the dance music scene as of late.It’s been an amazing ride for Loud Luxury (Andrew Fedyk and Joe De Pace). Since the Juno-Award winning duo debuted on Armada Music in late 2017 with their now worldwide smash hit “Body,” the most played song on dance radio for all of 2018, they sold platinum across the globe (8x in Canada, 3x in Australia, 2x in Switzerland and 1x in The U.K. & U.S.), held the #1 spot in the U.S. Mediabase Dance Airplay chart for two weeks, charted in the Top 20 of U.S. Pop radio and the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart (#4) and accumulated hundreds of millions of plays across the most popular streaming services. It's follow-up single “Love No More” garnered 12 million streams on Spotify alone in its first month and currently sits at an impressive 100 million+ plays on the streaming platform.In addition to headlining the “Nights Like This” tour, with over 50 dates across North America, Loud Luxury will make their debut at Lollapalooza in Chicago and on the mainstage of Tomorrowland in Europe this summer, alongside Parookaville, Mysteryland, EDC and a slew of other festivals this year in addition to their residency at Hakkasan, Omnia and Wet Republic in Las Vegas.With their recent release “I’m Not Alright,” with Bryce Vine, the future appears bright for these young artists as they try to conquer the dance music world...one tequila shot at a time.Follow Sidewalk Talk EDM:https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedmhttps://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)Sidewalk POP Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82a...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopSidewalk RAP/HIP HOP (Rhythm) Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDme...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkrhythmCheck out Sidewalk Talk website: http://www.sidewalktalks.comAll INTERVIEWS in podcast format:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XecmmF...Follow me, Lauren Engel: http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.instagram.com/engelaurenhttp://www.twitter.com/engelaurenEmail: lauren@sidewalktalks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist/producer and solidified axe wielder Sullivan King is shattering the mold of and disrupting the electronic world as he pioneers his metal-meets-EDM sonic adventure. Lifting the brash and rugged energy of bass music off the dance floors and the power of metal and hard rock from the stadiums, Sullivan King creates a musical mosh pit built entirely on rapid-paced, neck-snapping dubstep, his unrelenting riffs and a bold live show that pushes the boundaries of modern electronic music performance.His original tracks, remixes and reimagined renditions take the vitality of dance music and run it through the immortal rock machine. The result is an undeniably, forward-pushing sound that’s captivating all ages.Listen to Sullivan King:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CXuu...Follow Sidewalk Talk EDM:https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedmhttps://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)Sidewalk POP Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC82a...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopSidewalk RAP/HIP HOP (Rhythm) Music channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDme...https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkrhythmCheck out Sidewalk Talk website: http://www.sidewalktalks.comAll INTERVIEWS in podcast format:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XecmmF...Follow me, Lauren Engel: http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.instagram.com/engelaurenhttp://www.twitter.com/engelaurenEmail: lauren@sidewalktalks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With over 30 million combined streams to his name, JP Orchison has taken the Blanke project (and his plants) from Australia to the World.The last 18 months has seen High profile Collaborations with Illenium, REZZ, 1788-L, ATLiens and Black Tiger Sex Machine, 2 EP’s on Zeds Deads Deadbeats Records with Support from the likes of Your EDM, Run The Trap, BBC Radio 1, Billboard Dance, Triple J & Spotify’s Austin Kramer. His music has graced the stages of Coachella, Ultra Miami, Tomorrowland and Splendour in The Grass thanks to artists like RL Grime, Kayzo, Ekali, Illenium, REZZ, Steve Aoki, Peking Duk and more. Embarking on his debut tour of the United States in early 2019, Blanke has found himself on lineup’s such as Hard Summer Los Angeles, EDC Las Vegas, Global Dance Fest Denver, Ever After Canada and Brownies and Lemonade’s massive Miami Music week show featuring the return of Skrillex and Boys Noize as Dog Blood. Coming home to Australia in support of his Deadbeats released EP ‘Change & Decay’ in August, Blanke sold out the Iconic Oxford Art Factory in Sydney, as well as his home town show in Canberra at Fiction Club and Melbourne’s Boney.The remainder of 2019 see’s Blanke playing support for Illenium on his North American Tour in support of his Billboard Dance #2 Charting Album (of which Blanke is a collaborator on ‘Gorgeous featuring the vocals of Biploar Sunshine) Jumping onto the Deadbeats Label tour and Debut shows in Japan and ChinaCreditsJina KimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiinabobinaTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/jiinabobinaBLANKEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blankemusicTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/blankemusic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grammy-nominated electronic producer Kaskade emerged as one of the most successful American progressive house DJs of the 2000s, pioneering the concept of Las Vegas residencies and selling out arenas across America. With his bright, uplifting dance anthems, he was a steady presence on the U.S. electronic charts into the 2010s with Top Ten releases that included chart-toppers Fire & Ice (2011) and Atmosphere (2013).Born Ryan Gary Raddon in Chicago, he spent his early days not only as a DJ, but also as an A&R director and record store owner. In the late '90s, he familiarized himself with the rapidly changing electronic music scene, eventually finding that house music was the subgenre he loved best. He DJ'ed in both New York and Salt Lake City, where he would first produce tracks released on his own tiny label, Mechanized Records. He also sold his music to John Elkins, A&R director for OM Records, who later hired Raddon to assist him at the label. By night, Kaskade spun at local clubs and by day helped kick-start the careers of many artists, including Ming + FS and soul-house act Soulstice.His own full-length recordings under the Kaskade moniker began with 2003's house-inflected It's You, It's Me. A soulful, more organic direction provided focus for the following year's In the Moment, and Raddon kept his name in the record racks by piloting editions in the San Francisco Sessions DJ series (as well as the label mix House of OM). He proved surprisingly dedicated to his production craft, releasing Love Mysterious in 2006, which placed on Billboard's electronic albums chart. That same year, he parted ways with OM and signed with Ultra.Arriving in 2008, Strobelight Seduction -- featuring production by Deadmau5 -- became his biggest commercial success to date, buoyed by the lead single "Move for Me." Released in 2010, Dynasty celebrated his new reputation with a parade of vocal features and a co-production with Tiësto. It also became his first LP to chart on the Billboard 200. That year, Raddon put together Electric Daisy Carnival, a mix showcasing artists on the bill for the inaugural dance music festival of the same name.The double-album Fire & Ice followed in 2011 and debuted in the Billboard Top 20. Featuring a production assist from Skrillex on "Lick It," the effort also included guest vocals from Neon Trees and Skylar Grey. Atmosphere arrived two years later and featured softer, more relaxed music along with vocals from Kaskade himself. After the 2014 compilation I Remember rounded up the best material from his years on Ultra, the DJ renewed his contract with the label and one year later released Automatic. The album featured guest appearances from Estelle, Galantis, John Dahlbäck, and K. Flay, and peaked on the Billboard Electronic chart at number two. In 2016, Kaskade joined Deadmau5 and Skylar Grey on the single "Beneath Me." The following year, he issued the Redux EP 002 (featuring LoKii, Mr. Tape, and Late Night Alumni), as well as the holiday-themed Kaskade Christmas. The DJ then joined Charlotte Lawrence for the 2018 single "Cold as Stone." His third installment of the Redux series arrived in 2019. Redux EP 003 presented a seamless mix featuring Felix Cartal, Gorgon City, and more. ~ L. Katz & John Bush, RoviFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedmCheck out Sidewalk Talk website:http://www.sidewalktalks.comFollow me, Lauren Engel: http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.twitter.com/engelaurenEmail: lauren@sidewalktalks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pixel Terror started 2016 and is already starting to make a great impact within the EDM realm. Their branding focuses on a creative video game based style from 1/2 of the duo, Bentley. The combination of their tasteful branding and diverse music styles makes them stand out and have been consistently releasing their biggest tracks on record labels, such as, Monstercat, Dim Bak, and Mad Decent.They made such an impact so early in the game that they were featured in a well-known video game, Rocket League. Check out a couple of their well known tracks ‘Contra’ and ‘Amnesia’Watch Bentley’s interview to learn more about how he grew up submersed into the creative world through drawing, playing instruments, to acting, which led to finding Ahrya and establishing the Pixel Terror project.Jina KimInstagram: @jiinabobinaTwitter: @jiinabobinaPixel Terror:Instagram: PixelTerrorBassTwitter: PixelTerrorBassBentley Instagram: @arrfarr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NITTI GRITTI is the name that continues to push the boundaries of electronic music. With an ever-expanding list of A-list supporters including DJ Snake, Diplo, Dillon Francis, Major Lazer, and Tiesto, NITTI has proven himself a heavyweight within the dance music community.2018 positioned itself as a massive year for NITTI GRITTI. He started off the year on a headlining World Tour, where he performed across the United States, China, and Australia. His biggest release “Crack” was signed to Tiesto’s label, Musical Freedom, and was the seventh most played track at Ultra Music Festival. He also has shown his talents expand far beyond dance music by co-producing Enrique Iglesias’ latest single, “Move To Miami” featuring Pitbull and Bad Bunny’s “200 MPH” with Diplo. NITTI also released official remixes for Bazzi’s “Mine” and Mario’s “Drowning.” In the studio, he’s also worked with Cardi B, DJ Mustard, Bhad Bhabie, Skip Marley, and the Marley family. NITTI GRITTI ended the year performing over 100 shows across 3 continents coupled with several superstar collaborations.Known for his contagious energy behind the decks and ingenious productions, NITTI GRITTI has garnered a dedicated following of both producers and fans alike, and is ready to dominate the music scene. It’s time to get down to the NITTI GRITTI.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedmCheck out Sidewalk Talk website:http://www.sidewalktalks.comFollow me, Lauren Engel: http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.twitter.com/engelaurenEmail: lauren@sidewalktalks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Henry Fong is an EDM DJ/producer originally from West Palm Beach, Florida. He began DJing during his college years at the University of Central Florida, and held various residencies and promoted at local clubs in Orlando, FL. After graduation from the college, he moved to Los Angeles to focus on music production. He has since released on record labels such as Spinnin, Revealed, OWSLA, Mad Decent, Dim Mak, and in 2015 started his own imprint Banzai Recs. He is known infusing styles such as reggae/dancehall and Melbourne Bounce into high energy EDM tracks. Stand out songs include "Scream", "Encore", "Stand Up", "Wine Dem", "Bust Dem", and "Ass Up".Henry Fong is one of 2 artists who participated in LA EDM Youth foundation, collaborating with his cousin, Marcus Yin Ming Cheung(Alias YoungMasterMing).Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedmCheck out Sidewalk Talk website:http://www.sidewalktalks.comFollow me, Lauren Engel: http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.twitter.com/engelaurenEmail: lauren@sidewalktalks.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anakim (Riccardo LeBron) is a producer who makes music for you to sit back, close your eyes, and go on a journey to. His sound has been described as reminiscent of space travel and progressive, proving his ability to transport you from one place at the beginning of a track to another at the end.That said, get to know Anakim as more than a producer in this Sidewalk Pajamas interview as Sidewalk Talk's Lara Santos and Anakim chat about his connection to his multicultural background, his upbringing in Encinitas, his career pursuits: geography at UCLA and music at ICON, his acting experiences in The Big Bang Theory and NCIS, the pressures he felt to work a standard 9-5 job and make his parents proud, and his favorite food spots in Los Angeles. Oh, and his love for Bubba Sparxxx's Ms. New Booty.CREDITS:Lara Santos (interviewer and producer):-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laraisabird/-Email: larasidewalktalk@gmail.com | projectsbylara@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PHANTOMS is the EDM duo known for their blending of electronic and pop genres. The duo is made up of Kyle Kaplan and Vinnie Pergola, long-time friends from the San Fernando Valley and now, Los Angeles. They went from obsessing over classic rock music in childhood to making their own EDM music in adulthood, releasing their album Broken Halo in 2015 and recently putting out their new EP Disconnect. PHANTOMS has worked with big names in the industry as well, collaborating on the single "Lay With Me" with Vanessa Hudgens and touring with Odesza. In our video, we make some fresh pasta at Asso Pasta Bar and Wine with chef Alex Campedelli and follow up with an interview. As we chat, we discuss PHANTOMS' start in the music industry, former acting careers, relationships with heavy hitters like Diplo and Dillon Francis, political views, and more. Catch them while you still can as they'll be on tour until November 2019.CREDITS:Lara Santos (interviewer and producer):Instagram: laraisabirdEmail: larasidewalktalk@gmail.com | projectsbylara@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With numerous consecutive Beatport number 1s, millions of Soundcloud and YouTube streams, collaborations and remixes for Excision, Virtual Riot, Figure, Northlane , In Hearts Wake plus many more under his belt, few can deny that PhaseOne is one of the most consistent and significant talents to emerge from the Australian Music scene in the last few years, with his distinct sound combining a unique blend of hard hitting Electronic Bass Music with a Hardcore/Metal fusion.PhaseOne got his start with Datsik’s label Firepower Records, notable releases include two chart topping original EP’s; ‘Touching The Stars’ and Matter Of Time, also hit singles ‘UFO’ and sequel track ‘Area 51’ both held down the #1 spot on Beatport for weeks on end.He has toured USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and the Asia Pacific Region extensively with some of the biggest names in the industry. His music gaining DJ support from acts such as Skrillex, Datsik, Excision to name a few.PhaseOne signed with Disciple Records this year where he released 2 EP's 'Origins' and 'Dreamscape'. This young music producer is one to look out for in 2017.Listen to PhaseOne: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mO3Yf5XIPHfAbHh8yWLFk?si=jAUAXuNpTsar9KVsuON13QFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dodie Clark (artistically stylized as simply Dodie) is a British singer/songwriter and vlogger known for her bittersweet acoustic romance songs and her creative online activity. She became widely known during her late teens for documenting her life on YouTube, expressing herself artistically through acting and performing. A big part of this was her songwriting, which led to Dodie becoming prominently known for her use of the baritone ukulele and her original songs about love, loss, and yearning. She quickly became an online sensation, eventually earning over 700,000 fans and subscribers to her YouTube channel. In 2016, she began work on her debut EP, Intertwined, which was released later that fall to critical acclaim. Her increasing popularity eventually gave way to live performances around the country, ultimately landing her a spot on the Transatlantic Tour, which found her performing in the U.S. alongside fellow YouTube stars Jon "Paint" Cozart, Rusty Clanton, and Tess Violet. She returned in 2017 with her second release, You. The EP boasted a more tender and somber sound palette than its predecessor, with use of resonant violas, introspective lyrics, and melancholy piano. Dodie's sound continued to evolve over the next two years with the release of softer, more introspective singles like "Human" and "If I'm Being Honest," both of which appeared on her 2019 EP, Human. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danilo is an international touring and lifestyle photographer recently based in LA.CURRENT CLIENTS:THE CHAINSMOKERS, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, ZEDD, STEVE AOKI, DISRUPTOR RECORDS, BRND MGMT, BIG LOUD MANAGEMENTPREVIOUS CLIENTS:HANGOUT MUSIC FESTIVAL, FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL, ELECTRIC ZOO, MYSTERYLAND, ID&T, INSOMNIAC, THE BPM FESTIVAL, ESCAPADE MUSIC FESTIVAL, MOONRISE, ADIDAS, ECHOSTAGE, CLUB GLOW, NICKY ROMERO, ABOVE & BEYOND, EDX, NICOLE MOUDABER, CARL COX, MADE EVENT, AOL, PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTHIER AMERICA, BILLBOARD, SIRIUS XM, VICE/THUMP, PIONEER DJ, MOOD RECORDS, ANJUNABEATS, COUNTRY FLO FESTIVALFollow Danilo Lewis:https://www.danilolewis.com/http://instagram.com/danilolewisFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lauren Ruth Ward's creativity has established itself in different forms throughout her life: whether it was decorating her bedroom in childhood or cutting hair and making music in adulthood. She is known by all who see her live as an energetic and undeniably passionate performer regardless of crowd size--a few people or hundreds alike, she gives them the same charisma and intensity. In this segment, we dive into her personal story and cover her frequented childhood spots, positive relationship with parents, experiences as a rebel child, getting expelled in high school, moving from Baltimore to Los Angeles, and causes she's passionate about such as the environment and equality. Listen to Lauren Ruth Ward:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RFGw...Lara Santos (interviewer and producer):Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laraisabirdEmail: larasidewalktalk@gmail.com / projectsbylara@gmail.comAdelyn Soetyono (video editor): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adelyn18Twitter: ahttps://www.twitter.com/adelynsoetyonoMegan Baldado (videographer):Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basic.baldadoEmail: basic.baldado@gmail.comBrandon Marconet (videographer):Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killercucum...Follow Sidewalk Pop:https://www.instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Germano Blanco hails from Ribeirão Pires, Brazil and moved out to Los Angeles as a teenager to pursue his dreams of becoming an actor and singer. The budding creative has already made moves, making his acting debut in a film called "Maestro" and producing and directing his music video "Lost Crowd" not long ago. He's also worked as an extra in pop star Camila Cabello's music video "Havana" and in American Crime Story. Germano's journey to accomplishing his first milestones did not come without an uphill battle though--he has had to work on becoming fluent in English, pushing back against the negativity of bullies, and much more. Check out the video to get the lowdown on Germano.Interview by Lara Santos:https://www.instagram.com/laraisabird/Listen to Germano:https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fgemcEHFCvWmlegdgRA2e?si=sMvhzn8qQ_CJfizjtIxXRAFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicknamed after the attire he became known for wearing in recording studios, Pink Sweat$ is a singer and songwriter who favors R&B ballads consisting of only his voice and guitar. After writing material for other artists, he made his recorded debut in 2018 and has released Volume 1 and Volume 2, EPs made with the intent of creating a lasting emotional connection with listeners.A native of Philadelphia, David Bowden was musically inclined as a youngster. He learned to play drums and sang regularly. Raised in a religious household, he didn't get into secular music until his late teenage years, and eventually absorbed a wide breadth of genres. He got into the music industry as a demo vocalist and songwriter at Philly's historic Sigma Sound Studios. With no desire to become a recording artist himself, he co-wrote material for the likes of Rosie Bondz, Natalie Imani, Aaron Camper (including the 2016 single "Guns and Roses"), and Tierra Whack (such as the 2017 single "Child Please" and 2018's "Pretty Ugly"). After surviving a severely debilitating three-year fight with a rare esophageal disorder, he felt inspired to start keeping his songs to himself, and signed a digital distribution deal with Human Re Sources. Bowden made his recorded debut in July 2018 with "Honesty" and "No Replacing You," a pair of heartfelt, unvarnished ballads that sharply contrasted with commercial R&B. Both songs appeared that November on Volume 1, Bowden's first EP. The similarly direct and brief Volume 2 arrived the following March. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kidd Kenn who made a splash on Chicago's drill music scene as a teenager with original tracks like "Eriod" as well as remixes of popular songs like G Herbo's "Never Cared." He is notable for being one of the few openly gay rappers in the scene. He discovered his love for rapping in the sixth grade while living in Chicago. His first EP of original material, Childish, was released in August 2018.Listen to Kidd Kenn:https://open.spotify.com/artist/5dkb0qOeUicNVLZKRGG92m?si=1_E1xDcbRO-cVUstXJLOqwFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkrhythm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Justin Love is a singer, songwriter and producer from Cliffside Park, NJ who's work has been praised by the likes of notable musicians & producers such as, Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri and more. Co-writer of the 2016 smash hit "Focus" by H.E.R, Justin has earned himself a grammy nomination. The self-taught, 24 year old musician honed his performance skills the same way he built his large following: with nothing but his voice and a Bluetooth speaker, singing to random people at malls in his suburban hometown. With his eyes set on the main stage Justin looks to capture the hearts of all the women out there with his Love stories.Interview by Lara Santos:https://www.instagram.com/laraisabirdListen to Justin Love:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2hb9qKOv4xtA7W3Nx0W5ZF?si=6Wklg1JITFiqSP_NBrX3_AFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkrhythm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Hope Club is a British pop trio formed in 2015 and consisting of Reece Bibby, Blake Richardson, and George Smith. Their debut EP, Welcome to the Club, was released on Steady Records/Hollywood Records on 2 May 2017. They had two songs included on the soundtrack of the 2018 film Early Man, "Good Day" and "Tiger Feet". They released "Crazy" and "Medicine" as promotional singles for their second EP, Welcome to the Club Pt.2, which was released on 30 October 2018.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emmy nominated actress, producer, filmmaker, writer and musician, Anna Akana, is thrilled to unveil her debut music project. She has released the music video to her debut single, “Intervention,” from her forthcoming album, Casualty, expected later this year.Anna says, “Casualty is an album about overcoming, and the first single ‘Intervention’ is about finally facing a decade long battle I've had with alcohol.”On her debut album, Anna Akana takes an unapologetic and uncompromising look at all the battles she’s faced throughout her life, from depression to abuse to toxic relationships. But with the same unstoppable spirit and magnetic presence she’s shown in her self-driven career as an actress, producer, filmmaker, and writer—as well as a social media superstar whose YouTube channel boasts over 2.5 million subscribers—Akana turns all that pain into a message of strength and self-empowerment.Akana is tapping into her filmmaking ingenuity to create videos for each song she plans to release this year. Keep a look out for more music and tour dates to be announced soon.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A soulful pop- and R&B-influenced singer, Spencer Sutherland came to the public's attention while competing on the U.K.'s The X Factor in 2017. Following his time on the show, he released his debut EP, None of This Has Been About You.Born in 1992 in Pickerington, Ohio (near Columbus), Sutherland grew up singing from a young age, and by high school was active in musicals and show choir. He also began performing locally, appearing at restaurants and other venues. Moving to Los Angeles, he further pursued a music career, co-writing and releasing the singles "Heartstrings" in 2013, "Bad Influence" in 2015, and "Girls" in 2016. In 2017, Sutherland gained wider recognition traveling to London where he competed on the U.K. version of The X Factor. Auditioning with Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," he ultimately made it through to the live shows. The following year, he joined JAGMAC as an opening act on tour and issued the single "Talk." He also signed with BMG, and returned in 2019 with the EP None of This Has Been About You, which featured the single "Sweater."Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopFollow me, Lauren Engel:http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.twitter.com/engelauren See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

English producer Flux Pavilion started making tracks while still in his teens, focusing on building his own breed of infectious and high-energy dubstep. He quickly grew from self-releasing songs online to issuing new vinyl 12"s with various labels and touring internationally, eventually getting to a new level with his 2010 track "I Can't Stop," which was sampled by Kanye West and Jay-Z. The producer collected some of his sharpest work for his 2015 debut album, Tesla.DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Steele took the name Flux Pavilion around 2008 when he released the track "Cheap Crisps" as a digital download. Steele had grown up in Towcester, where his early musical perspectives had been especially inspired by dubstep producer Rusko as well as classic rock acts like Bowie and Zappa. At the time, he and like-minded producers Doctor P and Trolley Snatcha had been playing in guitar-based bands together, but after downloading some music creation software, they agreed the future was digital and were set on their electronic paths.Watch the Throne Fast-forward to 2010, and Flux Pavilion had made a name for himself with plenty of club hits, remixes, and DJ gigs, but that year's "I Can't Stop" took his career to another level. Two "fans" Steele met on a tour of America asked to sample the cut for their upcoming hip-hop album, and a year later "I Can't Stop" became the basis of "Who Gon Stop Me" on Jay-Z and Kanye West's joint effort Watch the Throne. Flux Pavilion's hit track "Bass Cannon" arrived that same year, along with a collaborative cut with Doctor P, "Super Bad." He released several EPs including 2010's Lines in Wax and 2013's Freeway before a proper studio album materialized in the form of 2015's energetic Tesla. The LP included cameos from artists ranging from media personality Riff Raff to old-school Afrika Bambaataa affiliates Soulsonic Force.Always busy, Steele continued releasing Flux Pavilion singles, EPs, and remixes throughout the 2010s, collaborating again with Doctor P on the Party Drink Smoke EP in 2016 and offering up new tracks like "Party Starter" and "Room to Fall" as the years went on.Listen to Flux Pavilion:https://open.spotify.com/artist/7muzHifhMdnfN1xncRLOqk?si=AUSFMCHnRHir-uYDoXrT6QFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since 2015 Australian songwriter/producer Max Byrne, aka Golden Vessel, has been crafting a unique sound that blends elements of electronic music with hip-hop, RnB and alternative pop, as he continues to explore different songwriting styles and techniques to help create a truly unique and engaging sound.“I want to convey in my music everything I love about music. Whether it’s incorporating different genres into one song, or different processes and homages to different times” – Max ByrneIn such a short period of time Max Byrne has released two hugely successful eps (‘Before Sleep’ & ‘Right/Side’), has done two Australian headline tours, has been main support for Willow Beats and The Kite String Tangle on their national tours, signed an Australasian record deal with Exist Recordings, partnered with New World Artists for Australasian bookings & tours, sign a publishing deal with US agency Ultra Music Publishing, and has collected millions of streams via Spotify & Apple Music for his catalogue of released music.Max has always seen Golden Vessel as being a collaborative project. He thrives on working with his friends and fellow music industry peers, and as he continues to expand his sound and artistic growth, he is excited about the music that he is yet to create with all of the new friends he makes along the way.2018 has been a busy year for Golden Vessel. He’s been involved in writing & producing music for Filous, Benji Lewis, Mallrat, Allday and Cub Sport, as well as a few others that can’t be named just yet.And back on the home-front he released a single in February called ‘Hesitate’ with this good friend and regular collaborator Emerson Leif, which has gone on to be his most successful release to-date with over 8 million streams on Spotify alone.He also began working on his debut album and gave us three of its lead-singles; BIGBRIGHT, MOONSTONE, DIZZY & HIGHWAY, all with accompanying music videos designed set the perfect aesthetic for the upcoming album.Golden Vessel then kicked-off 2019 with his first North American tour supporting New Zealand artist BAYNK, which was followed by his debut appearance at SXSW in Austin, Texas.Then in May 2019 Golden Vessel released his highly anticipated debut album SLOWSHINE which features a stellar cast of guests including DUCKWRTH, E^ST, Woodes, Cult Shotta, Elkkle, Akurei, Lonelyspeck, Oscar Key Sung, The Nicholas and Emerson Leif, and it also comes with news of a 21-date North American headline tour that is happening throughout July 2019.Listen to Golden Vessel:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6bJCrLZcvsBMzve04BmgwS?si=wukTaw14QDmI2UDJmtiWyQFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the most visionary artists in the electronic world today, Mat Zo makes music both forward-pushing and timeless, exactingly crafted and intensely emotional. As shown on his full-length debut Damage Control(nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2015 Grammy Awards), the 24-year-old producer/DJ boldly yet gracefully warps boundaries, constructing entire worlds with ever-changing texture and mood.Born in London under the name Matan Zohar, Zo learned to play guitar, bass, and drums by the time he was 12 and released his debut single on a:Loud Recordings at age 16. By 2012, he’d teamed up with Porter Robinson for “Easy” (a single that hit #1 on Beatport Top 100 chart) and begun work on his first album. Since putting out Damage Control—which climbed to #1 on the iTunes Dance chart the day it dropped—Zo launched a record label named Mad Zoo and had taken the stage everywhere from Madison Square Garden to major festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival, and TomorrowLand.“The last album showed that it’s possible to be all over the place with sound or genre and still stay true to your sensibility,” says Zo. “Letting yourself be completely open and try out whatever you want can make the process a lot harder in some ways—but it also gives you the most freedom, and I think that’s so important for making the whole thing feel alive.”Listen to Mat zo:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2n7USVO8fO8FF8zq4kG2N1Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkedmhttps://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wooli (Adam) is an East Coast producer who has quickly taken 2016 by storm. In a short time, Wooli has gained support from the top artists and writers in the industry. With successful releases and premieres under imprints such as Owsla’s NESTHQ and Mad Decent’s Good Enough, Wooli has proved his productions are worthy to take note of. Adam’s refreshing take on Bass Music has captivated music lovers across multiple genres, Blending together melodic future bass and hard hitting dubstep, Wooli creates a unique live experience that you do not want to miss.Listen to Wooli:https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Uyqa2sdHm1bL5JK4IC4zc?si=nlHHkKQ9SMKO839NQ_wM4gFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkedm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There’s a transformative power to Dana Williams’ voice, a rare ability to bend time and turn feeling bad into something impossibly lovely. Raised on singers like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, the L.A.-based artist brings a jazzy nonchalance to her delivery while drawing big emotion from the subtlest vocal movement. In recent years she’s gained an ardent following by matching that graceful urgency with her disarmingly intimate songwriting—a dynamic that landed her 2017 single Honey on Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist.Growing up in L.A. and New York, Williams first began experimenting with songwriting in middle school, often in collaboration with her father: the late legendary rhythm guitarist David Williams. Within a year of booking her first show, Williams made her debut with The Lonely One—a 2013 EP whose opening track, Keep Me Waiting, earned the distinction of being the only original vocal composition featured in Damien Chazelle’s Oscar-winning film Whiplash. Delivering her sophomore EP Let's Fall in 2015, she then switched her focus to releasing singles, putting out a track a month for over a year. She also appeared as a featured artist alongside Aminé on Rejjie Snow’s Egyptian Luvr (feat. Aminé and Dana Williams)—a January 2018 single that’s garnered over 20 million streams on Spotify to date. Later that year, Williams caught the attention of Alex Da Kid who signed her to KIDinaKORNER and soon set the making of her major label debut in motion.Interview by Lara Santos:https://www.instagram.com/laraisabird/Listen to Dana Williams:https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rljPSpCHQzUJMNOvmw1DLFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkshow See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

‘So that you might hear me' is the follow-up to Bear’s Den’s debut, Islands, which earned them an Ivor Novello nomination in the UK and a devoted following worldwide, and 2016’s more expansive Red Earth & Pouring Rain. The speed and scale of their success meant that Bear’s Den hadn’t taken a break since forming in 2012. Last year, finally, they took a step back to focus on their future.For the first time, Andrew and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Jones had their own studio, where they could leave their instruments plugged in and come and go as they pleased. Musically, there were no self-imposed constraints. Nor was there a time frame. The result is a record that is both bold and exposed, at once intimate and widescreen. While the music leads the listener down different paths, the lyrics unfold as though revealing secrets, each line littered with clues. ‘So that you might hear me’ is released April 26 2019.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Puth knows that the most powerful, heartfelt songs in pop-music history are about love. A singer, songwriter, and musician, Puth also writes songs that traffic in affairs of the heart. But rather than complain about what goes wrong in relationships, the 24-year-old New Jersey native zeroes in on the small, random moments that can become saturated in one’s memory. “It’s boring to just sing about how you got hurt,” Puth declares. “I try to focus on the tiny, specific things I can’t forget, things I didn’t think anything of at the time, but that later become powerful, emotional memories.”Puth does just that on his debut single for Arista Records, “Sexual Vibe” — a retro-tinged song “about that moment where you see someone across the room, maybe at a party, and how you feel before anything even happens,” Puth says. “Nothing may ever happen, but maybe you start talking, maybe you start dancing — it’s about the build-up and seeing where it goes. When I’m writing, I’m interested in how something started, how it ended, and everything in between.”Listen to Stephen Puth:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6B72wjgAkhvxTVCL6xS6mC?si=JTSgL_ImRRi_tlKQLoiq-AFollow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkpop https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alexander 23 emerged in 2019 with a vibe that was part heartbroken slacker and part playfully sparse, software-constructed pop on the single "Dirty AF1s."Without revealing his identity at first (his social media featured the banner "Who is this"), Alexander 23 issued his debut single on Interscope in March 2019. He followed the release of "Dirty AF1s" with a tour of the U.S. in support of Alec Benjamin and an appearance at that August's Lollapalooza festival.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkpopFollow me, Lauren Engel:http://www.instagram.com/laurenvanengelhttp://www.twitter.com/engelauren See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Seattle-born alt-hip hop artist Ryan Caraveo has returned with a brand new single called “Deceived” via AWAL, available to stream now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all DSPs worldwide. The track will be featured on Ryan’s forthcoming album, and continues his prolific musical output on the heels of 2018’s At Least I Tried. For long-time fans of Caraveo’s, “Deceived” has a familiar feel to the edgy yet relatable tendencies the singer’s music has had in the past but with a fresh, alternative-leaning rawness.“‘Deceived’ is a moody banger,” says Caraveo. “It sucks when you're still hung up on someone who's already over you. It sucks even more when they continue stringing you along. That's what this song is about.” We’ve certainly all been there.Ryan Caraveo made his first appearance in 2014 looking clean-cut, while his music was anything but that. His debut album Swings gave listeners a taste of triumph, loss, heartbreak, and his battles with inner demons. The album’s most popular song, “Paradise,” is an uneasy ode to the escape drugs provide and has since been streamed over 20 million times. In 2016, the Pacific Northwest native sold out several of the largest Seattle venues, performed at Sasquatch Festival, and finished the summer by gracing the main stage of the iconic Bumbershoot Festival. Following his 2018 album At Least I Tried, Ryan completed a US headline tour, further displaying his preference for happy melodies paired with gloomy thoughts.Follow Sidewalk Talk:https://twitter.com/sidewalktalkshw (all updates)https://instagram.com/sidewalktalkrhythm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.