The Makings of an Artist

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'The Makings of an Artist' is a podcast hosted by Sebastian Cowsill, in conjunction with Walden Productions. This show is a mix of both interviews with real artists and bands, as well as biography styled episodes. Both aim to tell the journey of how a par

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    • Oct 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 78 EPISODES


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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 3:10


    Today is a sad day as we bring the show to a close. It was by on means an easy decision, but the time has come. Thank you all so much for turning what was supposed to be a short term project into a very, very long one with huge success. We hope to return to you all someday, but for now thank you all for tuning in, and we hope to see you next time. 

    EP 75- Alec Wigdahl (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 24:11


    In this episode I have the chance to interview the incredibly groovy up and comer, Alec Wigdahl. Tune in to hear Alec and I talk all about his origins, the long process of creating his own path, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Photo credits: Joseph Morrison 

    EP 74- Brandon (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 23:02


    Checkout this new episode with the jaw dropping up and comer, Brandon. Tune in to hear us discuss how he got into music, how Frank Ocean changed his life and trajectory, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Photo credits: Lourenzo Smith

    EP 73- ella jane (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 22:40


    In this new interview I have the opportunity to talk to the amazing indie pop star, ella jane. Listen today to hear us talk about her early introductions, figuring out elements like writing, singing, etc., the influence TikTok has had on her career, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design 

    EP 72- mazie (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 16:07


    Tune into the new interview today with the talented, fun, young up and comer, mazie. In this interview mazie and I talk about how she got into music, some keys to her success, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design 

    EP 71- Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 14:50


    This new biography is all about one of the best bands to ever be, her majesty, Queen. Tune in to hear all about how the group formed, the creation of some of their best albums yet, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design  

    EP 70- Honeyboys (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 38:35


    In this new interview I talk to the infectiously fun, groovy band, Honeyboys. Check it out to hear all about how this amazing up and coming band came to be, what makes them so special, and all about their next single, "Maple Blue". / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Photo credits: Olive Robertson

    EP 69- Cautious Clay (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 29:52


    In this new episode I have the chance to talk to and interview the legendary artist Cautious Clay. Tune in to hear us chat about some amazing role models that influenced the start of his career, the constant evolution and reinvention of himself as an artist over the years, and all things on his new single, "Agreeable"! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Photo credits: Leeor Wild

    EP 68- Hot Flash Heat Wave (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 25:41


    In this new episode of the podcast, the uniquely talented band Hot Flash Heat Wave and I get together for an awesome interview. In it we talk about how the group began, where their collaborative efforts come from, and all things on their new single 'Grudge'. / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Photo credits: Ryan Molnar

    EP 67- Quiet Luke (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 20:41


    In this episode I have the opportunity to talk to the bold up and coming artist, Quiet Luke. Tune in today to hear us talk about how he got into music, the development of his bold persona, and everything on his new single "Void Exit Blues". / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 66- Fiona Apple

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 14:25


    In this new episode, I tell the story of the incredibly talented art pop artist, Fiona Apple. Listen today to hear about her inspiring story having gone through so much in her life, only to still continue to make amazing music and push the needle in the industry. / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Writing credits: Farhan Subi

    EP 65- The Smiths

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 17:48


    Checkout this new biography episode all about the talented Morrissey and Marr of The Smiths. This episode goes all in on how the two met, started their band, and shot into the publics eye after, with all the controversies along the way. / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Writing credits: Jack Warwick

    EP 64- spill tab (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 17:23


    In this episode, up and comer spill tab and I have a great conversation about her musical journey over Zoom! Tune in to hear us talk about her introductions into music, figuring out it with her friends, where she might go from here, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design 

    EP 63- Nightshifts (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 13:18


    In this episode I sit down on Zoom with the amazing artist, Nightshifts. Listen now to hear us talk about how Nightshifts began, what his project means to him, his new single, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Photo credits: Ryan Song

    EP 62- marinelli (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 19:36


    Tune in today to listen to a fun interview with the up and coming artist, marinelli! In this interview we talk about some inspirations that got him interested, how he started, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design 

    EP 61- Kendrick Lamar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 9:35


    In this episode we talk all about the legendary rapper, Kendrick Lamar. Tune in to hear all about his early Compton beginnings, incredible steps that pushed him into the limelight, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 60- The Blossom (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 19:01


    After a week hiatus, we're back with a great interview with the stellar up and coming artist, The Blossom! Tune in to hear The Blossom and I talk about her long journey starting her career, figuring it all out along the way, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design 

    EP 59- The Killers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 10:23


    Checkout this new biography episode all about one of the most legendary acts birthed in the 2000's, The Killers. Listen today to hear how the band formed, and their incredibly quick rise to fame. / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Writing credits: Balin Schneider 

    EP 58- Jess Benko (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 16:25


    In today's new episode Jess Benko and I hop onto Zoom for her first ever interview! Tune in to hear Jess and I talk all about how she got into music, her natural attraction towards the art, what keeps her motivated, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design 

    EP 57- Bruno Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 11:10


    In this new biography episode, we talk about one of the most influential pop artists of the 21st century, Bruno Mars. Check it out today to hear all about Bruno's humble beginnings, long trek into the industry, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Writing credits: Farhan Subi

    EP 56- Kylie Spence (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 25:12


    In episode fifty-six, I interview the amazing up and comer, Kylie Spence. Listen now to hear Kylie and I talk about her early drive to become a musician, figuring it all out at an really young age, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 55- Zaia (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 22:44


    This new episode is a great interview with the amazing up and comer, Zaia. Tune in to hear Zaia and I talk about taking music from a career to hobby, some difficult decisions he made along the way, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design 

    EP 54- Denzel Curry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 9:52


    After last month's ride of rock and roll biographies, we're bringing back to today with a stellar episode about Denzel Curry's career. In this episode I talk about some of the high and incredible low lights that pushed Denzel's career and music into the public's eye. / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 53- Brad stank (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 18:55


    In our newest episode we jump on Zoom to have a great conversation with Brad stank. Listen today to hear Brad and I talk about the journey of finding his sound, developing it, and where it could go from here. / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 52- Public Library Commute (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 20:02


    This episode is an awesome interview with the multi-talented artist, Public Library Commute. Listen today to hear Conrad and I talk about his passion for the art, how it was developing his talents, the feeling of watching it grow, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 51- The Rolling Stones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 12:32


    In the new biography episode I sit down to tell the legendary story of The Rolling Stones unique beginnings. Tune in to hear me talk about their unconventional come up, some pivotal career moves that contributed to this, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Writing credits: Balin Schneider

    EP 50- Dre'es (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 20:12


    Our fiftieth episode is an interview with the incredibly fresh artist, Dre'es. Listen today to hear Dre'es and I talk about the curation of his sound, message, and motivation to stay unique in today's ever-growing music scene. / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 49- Stevan (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 25:11


    In this new interview of 'The Makings of an Artist', musician Stevan and I hop on zoom for an amazing conversation. Listen to the episode today to hear Stevan and I talk about the early days of figuring it out, being a young guy in the music industry, his latest project Just Kids, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 48- Joy Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 19:35


    Checkout this new episode that's all about the story of the incredible post-punk, gothic rock band, Joy Division. Tune in to hear me talk about Joy Divisions short-lived career, detailing their incredible rise, and tragic fall, leaving an impact on the music scene it wouldn't soon forget. / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Writing credits: Jack Warwick

    EP 47- Diablo (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 16:47


    Checkout this new interview with an artist who has had his hand in everything, Diablo. Tune in today to listen to Diablo and I talk about his musical beginnings as a kid, his professional entrance as a DJ, and his long evolution from there. / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Photo credits: Yoshi Uemura

    EP 46- Augustine (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 18:47


    Tune into the new interview episode with Swedish breed artist, Augustine. Hear Augustine and I talk about making music from a small village, some moves he made to improve his craft, the curation of his sound, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 45- Naked Giants (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 35:23


    Our forty-fifth episode is an awesome interview with a couple guys from Naked Giants. In this interview Henry and Gianni of the band and I talk about those early days of jamming together, what music has helped them through and means to them, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 44- Billy Joel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 16:00


    Tune into the new biography dedicated to the legend that is Billy Joel. Hear the story of Billy's rough upbringings, dark moments during his early days in the industry, and road to glory. / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 43- IRONTOM (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 30:34


    Checkout the new interview with IRONTOM, a talented rock band based from California. In this interview Harry and Zach of the band and I talk about their unique introductions, forming the band, what they've all learned from one another, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Photo credits: Elizabeth Miranda

    EP 42- Evann McIntosh (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 20:27


    This new episode is an interview with the talented Kansas based R&B artist Evann McIntosh. Hear Evann McIntosh's incredibly authentic voice about what drives her to be an artist, the example she hopes to set, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 41- MF DOOM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 13:59


    This new biography episode is dedicated to one of the best super villains of hip-hop, MF DOOM. Hear me talk about MF DOOM's many persona's throughout his career, his fight with the industry through his journey, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 40- Johan Lenox (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 43:44


    Tune into the new interview today with Johan Lenox, a man who has produced for artists like Kanye West, Lil Nas X, Travis Scott, Big Sean, Selena Gomez, and many, many more, while also releasing his own solo work. Hear Johan and I talk about his life starting out as a composer, how he ended up in the music industry, and an acid trip that changed his life. / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 39- Michael Seyer (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 20:22


    Tune into this new interview with the talented young artist, Michael Seyer. Hear Michael Seyer and I talk about his Chief Endo beginnings, what helped him most when starting out, what music means to him, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 38- Maude Latour (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 21:55


    Checkout the new interview with rising star Maude Latour. Tune in to hear Maude and I talk about her various on stage beginnings, her constant drive to make music, and all things on her new single "Furniture"! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 37- ripmattblack (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 45:48


    Tune into this awesome new interview with the amazing up and coming artist, ripmattblack. In this episode rmb and I talk all about his early beginnings, making music with the likes of Dominic Fike, Capi, and others, how those friendships affect his music up to today, and all things about his new EP 'Happy Hour', and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 36- The Strokes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 13:07


    Tune in to the thirty-sixth episode of 'The Makings of an Artist', completely dedicated to the fun, wild band, The Strokes. In this episode I talk about the link that brought each member together, the slow incline of their early hits, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design 

    EP 35- Garren (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 26:48


    Tune into the thirty-fifth episode of 'The Makings of an Artist'. This is an interview with the artist, Garren. Listen to hear Garren and I talk about some of his hardships growing up, how it inspires him and his music, the strong belief of himself and his career, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design  

    EP 34- Gorillaz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 12:37


    Checkout the new episode with one of the most unique virtual bands yet, The Gorillaz. Tune in to hear all about their issues with each other when starting out, where the idea of a virtual band originated, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Writing credits: Jack Warwick

    EP 33- Silver Sphere (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 24:52


    Checkout the new interview with the magical pop artist, Silver Sphere. In this episode Silver Sphere and I talk about her theater introduction to music, some of her earlier work, working during quarantine, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 32- Huron John (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 35:58


    In this new episode, I interview one of the most fresh artists in the bedroom pop scene, Huron John. Tune in to hear Huron John and I talk about his early days figuring out music, the tricky balance of being a musician and college student, all about his new album “Apocalypse Wow”, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design

    EP 31- Okey Dokey (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 40:47


    Checkout the new episode of 'The Makings of an Artist' now! This one is an interview with Aaron Martin of Okey Dokey. Tune in to hear Aaron and I talk about how him and his band members made introductions, the curation of their sound, the current state of the world, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design 

    EP 30- Alfie Templeman (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 24:07


    Checkout the thirtieth episode of 'The Makings of an Artist', an interview with the positively energetic young artist, Alfie Templeman. Listen now to hear Alfie and I talk about making music in a small village, being an artist at such a young age, how his career has completely changed his life, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Picture credits: Blackksocks

    EP 29- Kanye West (Remastered)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 20:30


    Cheers to a year! In honor of our one year anniversary, this new episode of 'The Makings of an Artist' is a redoing and remastering of our first official episode. It's completely dedicated to my favorite artist of all time, Kanye West. In this episode I tell the story of how Kanye took to arts early, the connections he made on his long journey, the push back he received from almost everyone while trying to make it, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design 

    EP 28- Maxwell Young (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 19:56


    Tune into this new interview episode with the talented young artist, Maxwell Young. Hear Maxwell and I talk about his unique start to music, his constant drive to learn and consume art in all forms, how his personal experiences affect his music, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design 

    EP 27- The Greeting Committee (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 29:52


    Checkout the twenty-seventh episode of ‘The Makings of an Artist', an interview with the talented indie rock band, The Greeting Committee. Tune into this interview to hear Addie and Brandon from The Greeting Committee talk with me about their early introductions, what it was like navigating school and music, making it at such a young age, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design / Photo credits: Elizabeth Miranda

    EP 26- Del Water Gap (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 30:42


    Checkout our interview with the talented solo act, Del Water Gap. Tune in to hear Del Water Gap and I talk about the road to his solo project, some things he learned along the way, what the future holds, and more! / Artwork credits: Blue Screen Design 

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