The Writer's Round

Today on the Writer's Round EPIC the band stops by to talk about their latest release and some upcoming projects! James and Steven dive deep into the production and storytelling side of EPIC's music, and finally solve the mystery of why Charles wears Dragonball Z t-shirts. This episode was a blast to make and we're excited to share EPIC's message of hope with you all. The Writer's Round: Write Now. Right Now. www.epictb.com novumrecords.com patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today on the Writer's Round, NOVUM (Will Hickl and Eric Wilkes) sit down with James and Steven to discuss their upcoming full length album, "Chromatic". They talk about what a wild endeavor this album has turned out to be and dive deep into what it means to steal art. Listen through to the end to hear a special live performance of their song "Origin". Visit their website to help with the crowdfund! The Writer's Round: Write now. Right now. novummusic.co novumrecords.com patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today on the Writer's Round, James and Steven dive into how the landscape of live events has changed due to covid. All of a sudden it is no longer sustainable to just be a good musician; you have to have technological know-how and have to be proficient at all visual/social media. It's a game changer. novumrecords.com patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today on the Writer's Round, Simple Offering sits down with James and Steven to discuss their new EP "Prodigal", the writer's retreat at NOVUM Records, and their new youtube channel. James and Steven effectively fangirl and drool over the awesome new tunes, and Mark/Lily (henceforth known as Markily) dive into how one earth they invented a new genre of worship music. Buckle your seatbelts boys and girls. The Writer's Round: Write Now, Right Now. www.novumrecords.com www.patreon.com/thewritersround www.simpleoffering.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today on the Writer's Round, co-owners of NOVUM Records Will Hickl and Mason Shirley sit down and discuss the amazing things going on at the label. NOVUM Records is the primary sponsor of the show and both Steven and James are NOVUM Records artists. Will and "Uncle" Mason walk us through current music trends, the value of collaboration, and the wonders of 808 beats. Let's just say, James had a field day editing this episode. The Writer's Round: Write Now, Right Now. For more info visit: novumrecords.com To help support the show and the creation of new music please visit: patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week on The Writer's Round, James and Steven dive deep into the world of A&R (artist and repertoire) with the delightful music industry guru Noreen Prunier-Winans. For the uninitiated, A&R reps are the movers and shakers in the music industry that develop songwriters and artists to get songs finished and sold. You're gonna wanna hear the inside information and wisdom Noreen has to share! Plus, she destroys James's love for Bieber in a most spectacular fashion. Noreen is A&R with Wide Eyed Entertainment based is L.A. They've handled big named artists such as Julia Michaels and Becky G. For more info, visit http://pulserecordings.com/clients/wide-eyed-entertainment/ novumrecords.com patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Guest host Gabby Banzon joins the Writer's Round with Steven and James to discuss how songwriting and music therapy go hand in hand. Gabby is a board certified Music Therapist, NOVUM RECORDS singer/songwriter, podcaster, and coffee addict. For more info on Gabby, visit gabbybanzon.com Check out Gabby's podcast, Clinical Bopulations! https://open.spotify.com/show/1JUDoqyt9UkvCpr40EEjf6?si=3hFuMoeJTMCbbq77FvjILQ Patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joining us at the Writer's Round today is acclaimed worship duo, Simple Offering! Comprised of engaged musicians Mark McKellar and Lily Lalonde, Simple Offering is a full time mission worship ministry that works in conjunction with the JP II Healing Center. Currently in the crowdfunding stage for their new EP "Prodigal", Mark and Lily share some insight into the ways God is working in their life and the inspiration that has lead them down this spiritual journey. Be sure to stick around for the live performance of a secret track off the new EP! To support Simple Offering and their fundraising, please visit simpleoffering.com For more info on the JP II Healing Center please visit jpiihealingcenter.org To support the show and creation of new music, please visit patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Molly Marrow joins us on the Writer's Round! Molly Marrow is the Worship Leader for Be Love Revolution a ministry for high school girls. She studied at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where she sang for their youth and adult summer conferences. During this time, she sang and spoke for various conferences and events for youth in the U.S. and Canada. Molly recently recorded an album of Christian music entitled “Lead Me” with themes of meditation and worship. Her desire is to spread the gospel message and the love of God through music and ministry. For more info on Molly and her ministry visit https://www.instagram.com/mollymarrowmusic/ Visit patreon.com/thewritersround to support the creation of new music! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week on the Writer's Round, Matt "Lewie" Lewis sits down with James and Steven to discuss to benefits and woes of Songwriter Circles, usage of "veiled" lyrics and how fatherhood has changed their songwriting. For more info on how to book Matt Lewis, visit http://www.mattlewis-music.com/ Visit patreon.com/thewritersround to help support the creation of new music! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week on the Writer's Round, Taylor Tripodi stops by to dive into her latest album, "Awakening". Taylor is a full-time musician, singer-songwriter, and worship leader. Taylor's music and ministry have led her all around the world, most recently leading worship in the Holy Land in Israel. This past year she was named one of the top 30 Catholic artists in the world and her newest EP 'Awakening' released in August 2019 just hit over 500k streams on Spotify. For booking and more info on Taylor, visit taylortripodi.com Visit patreon.com/thewritersround to help support the creation of new art! LINKS FROM THE EPISODE (in no particular order): papercastlerecords.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Dana Catherine joins the Writer's Round! A young singer/songwriter, speaker, and former youth minister from North Carolina, Dana travels throughout the U.S. to encourage and inspire others with her songs and witness. Most recently, Dana independently released her latest singles, “Surrender Song“ and "Right Where You Want Me" recorded in her new home of Nashville, TN. Garnering more attention and acclaim than any of her previously released projects, these two singles mark the beginning of a fresh season in her musical career. Join James and Steven as they dive deep in the inspiration behind the songs. For booking and more info on Dana Catherine, visit danacatherinemusic.com To help financially support the creation of new art, visit patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week on The Writer's Round, James and Steven check in remotely during the COVID-19 Quarantine. This sudden change in the world is causing tons of artists and worship leaders to have to cancel their events for the foreseeable future. What effect is this having at churches across the country? How is social media changing? When will John Mark McMillan talk to James? Listen in and find out. Important links from the episode in no particular order: Feeding America: https://tinyurl.com/ufs8ovm USCCB on COVID-19: https://tinyurl.com/v3g2vbx CDC on COVID-19: https://tinyurl.com/wz7ojes WorshipNOW Angelus Devotion: https://tinyurl.com/w3veg2s Vigil Project Keep Watch and Pray: https://keepwatchandpray.com/ The Vigil Project: https://www.thevigilproject.com/ Dana Catherine: danacatherinemusic.com Emily Wilson and Ricky Vasquez Worship Medley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkDYFtluNcI Visit patreon.com/thewritersround to financially support the creation of new music! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rita West joins the Writer's Round again this week as a guest host! Today we're diving into time management, what to do when creativity sparks, and the ultimate vulnerability: sharing your voice memos. For more info on Rita West or to book her for an event please visit ritawest.com Visit patreon.com/thewritersround to support the creation of new music! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joining us on the Writer's Round today is PJ Anderson! PJ has led thousands in worship at events worldwide, including World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland and the Mass for Life in Washington, DC. For the past 10 years, he has spent his summers with Catholic Heart Work Camp, offering his musical talents and serving as a director, giving students meaningful opportunities to serve and minister in cities across the US and abroad. James and Steven dive deep into PJ's most recent EP "Light + Dark". You can find more info on PJ and his music at pjandersonmusic.com Visit patreon.com/thewritersround to support the creation of new music! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the Writer's Round today, Ashley Dean joins as co-host to discuss women in worship music. The gang dives deep into what the worship scene is like for women, and how that ultimately affects songwriting. Can you hire somebody just for their voice? Is there such a thing as a "girl" song? Can men be called beautiful? Listen in to find out. Ashley Dean is an Atlanta-based worship leader and songwriter affiliated with NOVUM COLLECTIVE and Onward & Upward Worship. To learn more about Ashley or to book her for an event please visit ashleydeanmusic.com Visit patreon.com/thewritersround to help support the creation of new music! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today on the Writer's Round, James and Steven dive deep into how to best prepare and execute a worship set. Ipad or sheet music? Guitar or Piano? Strymon or Neunaber? Learn from their mistakes, and make fun of Steven's pronunciation of L.R. "Boggs". For more info, check out @thewritersroundpodcast on social media or novumrecords.com To support the Writer's Round, visit patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joining us at the Writer's Round today is Rita West! A super gifted worship leader and song writer, The prayer of her ministry is that by sharing the truth and power of God's love through music and witness others would be brought into a relationship with the Father, where freedom and healing await. Rita has released numerous projects, including her debut record Chosen and collaborations with artists such as NOVUM COLLECTIVE and John Finch. Her newest project released May 2019 - Invitation. Find her music in all digital stores or by visiting novumrecords.com. Support the show and the creation of new music by becoming a Patron! Visit patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

NOVUM RECORDS is proud to present The Writer's Round Podcast! Hosted by Steven Joubert and James Perkins, The Writer's Round brings fresh insight into the art of songwriting from a Christian perspective. The Writer's Round features interviews and live performances with songwriters, worship leaders, and other community leaders to discuss the skill of songwriting, the role of music in our faith, and the effect of music in our culture. The Writer's Round Podcast: Write Now. Right Now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app