Podcasts about American Songwriter

Today, I'm chatting with visionary out pop music artist Jake Wesley Rogers, who just released his debut full-length album, "In the Key of Love." The latest single from the collection, “My Misery,” revolves around a buoyant groove fueled by a marching band-style drumroll and bold piano, all highlighting Jake's theatrical, larger-than-life sound. Jake recently performed at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards and will be taking his bombastic live show to stages across North America this summer, opening for pop legend Cyndi Lauper on her “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour,” including a two-night finale at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Since his debut in 2020, Jake has been praised by countless major publications including People Magazine, Billboard, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, PAPER, and Vogue. Follow Jake on Instagram at @JakeWesleyRogers

Today, I'm chatting with visionary out pop music artist Jake Wesley Rogers, who just released his debut full-length album, "In the Key of Love." The latest single from the collection, “My Misery,” revolves around a buoyant groove fueled by a marching band-style drumroll and bold piano, all highlighting Jake's theatrical, larger-than-life sound. Jake recently performed at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards and will be taking his bombastic live show to stages across North America this summer, opening for pop legend Cyndi Lauper on her “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour,” including a two-night finale at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Since his debut in 2020, Jake has been praised by countless major publications including People Magazine, Billboard, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, PAPER, and Vogue. Follow Jake on Instagram at @JakeWesleyRogers

Laguna Beach, California-based singer, songwriter, guitar and piano player who just last month released a brand-new album. Her prior album had been done with a three-time GRAMMY-nominated producer and was released on the same record label that has artists such as Moby, Duran Duran, and Yoko Ono on its roster. She has been featured by USA Today, Rolling Stone, Billboard, American Songwriter, Harpers Bazaar, Glamour, and more. Last November she even attended the Billboard Awards, which she talks about during this interview. She also talks here about surviving a near-death experience while giving birth to her twin boys. In addition to her music, she has launched Lovendar, a lavender-based fragrance line that is a nod to the healing journey behind her album. She has more than 425 thousand streams on her top five songs on Spotify alone.

In this episode of Talk of Fame, Kylie Montigney chats with Autumn Marie Buysse! She is a Nashville-based songwriter with over 190 released cuts spanning country and pop. Autumn is signed to a publishing deal with Bigger Picture Entertainment via Sony Music Publishing and has written viral successes like “Icing” and “Thirsty” by Breland, “Me or the Dawn” by Tyler Braden, “Magical” by TWICE (#2 album on Billboard), “Roses” by Stela Cole, “Last One Standing” by Zoe Clark, “Hers Ain't Mine” by Austin Brown, “Warm Body” by Caleb Hearn, “Hate You The Least” by Kyle Hume, and “Extra Extra” by Chandler Leighton. Autumn's song “Friendly Fire” about military suicide won the 2021 ASCAP Jay Gorney Award, the December 2022 Bluebird Golden Pick Competition, and placed third in the 2022 American Songwriter lyric competition. Her song “I Don't Take Pictures Anymore” was performed by Brooke Alexx live on NBC for the debut season of American Song Contest,  her song “Icing” by Breland was played live on CBS for the 2024 NFL kickoff, and her song “If We Had A Daughter” placed twice in the 2021 International Songwriting Competition. Autumn also composed a 45-minute soundtrack for the nationally touring ice skating musical Fairtytales On Ice, and has also had songs placed in shows like the hit reality TV show “Love Island UK.”  She currently does the majority of her songwriting in Nashville, but she hops on flights to LA, NYC, London, Sweden, and South Korea for songwriting trips every year.Listen in as we discuss Autumn's  journey and her writing music that lead to it placing in shows such as “Love Island UK” & her songwriting journey. You'll be inspired by her dedication to her craft and getting music into people's lives.Follow Me:Instagram:@Officialkyliemontigney@TalkoffamepodFacebook:OfficialkyliemontigneyTalkoffameTwitter:@Kyliemontigney4About Me:Hi, I'm Kylie! I'm passionate about sports, spending time with family, traveling, and connecting with people who inspire me. I love listening to people's stories and sharing their journeys with the world!

On this episode of The Songwriter Connection, we welcome the extraordinary Tai Shan—a Nashville singer-songwriter whose music has been featured in Billboard Magazine, American Songwriter, and NPR. Having toured across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, Tai has performed for audiences as prestigious as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation—and even the Pope!Join us as Tai takes us on a journey through her incredible experiences on the road, the stories behind her songs, and the lessons she's learned along the way. We'll also dive into her 20-minute rule—a unique approach to songwriting that keeps creativity flowing. And of course, no episode would be complete without some live music around the dining room table!Don't miss this inspiring and insightful conversation with one of Nashville's most dynamic voices.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/songwriter-connection/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 2023, we told you about the debut of Nat Myers, an acclaimed blues musician from Kentucky. American Songwriter said his work "reverberates with the sound of a deep bluesman from the 20s and 30s." Special correspondent Tom Casciato has an update to his personal story for our arts and cultures series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In 2023, we told you about the debut of Nat Myers, an acclaimed blues musician from Kentucky. American Songwriter said his work "reverberates with the sound of a deep bluesman from the 20s and 30s." Special correspondent Tom Casciato has an update to Myers' personal story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Music was her lifeline in a world of chaos. Join host Patrick Custer for an intimate conversation with Firerose Cyrus, an Australian-born singer-songwriter whose inspiring journey of resilience, recovery, and reinvention is as powerful as her music.In this heartfelt conversation, Firerose shares her experiences of chasing dreams across the globe while battling a silent storm. From her early days surrounded by classical musicians to discovering her passion for pop music, she opens up about the challenges she faced, including the struggles with addiction and the journey to reclaim her power. This episode is a beautiful reminder of the strength found in vulnerability and the power of art, sponsors, and religion to heal. Tune in for a story that goes beyond the headlines and dives deep into the heart of resilience. __________________Follow/Watch/Listen/Subscribe: ⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @rootedrecoverystories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @patrickcusterproject⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @rootedrecoverystories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @rootedrecoverystories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedrecoverystories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__________________Cast:Patrick Custer - HostInstagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @thepatrickcuster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thepatrickcuster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thepatrickcuster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thepatrickcuster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/patrickcuster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Firerose Cyrus - GuestInstagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@fireroseYouTube: @firerose-cyrusSpotify: @fireroseWebsite: ⁠www.firerosemusic.com__________________Get Help (addiction, mental health/trauma):Promises Behavioral HealthCall: (888) 648-4098Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.promises.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@promises_bh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠__________________About Firerose: When Firerose Cyrus talks about her lifelong passion for songwriting, she means that she's had it since the time she could literally talk. Coming home from grade school, she would pen tunes about her day, and felt that music was the meaning of life. The Sydney, Australia-born and raised, Nashville, Tennessee-based artist has always written songs to process her deepest emotions. “I always believed that my purpose on earth was fulfilled by music,” says Firerose, “and helping people up with a song I wrote gives everything so much meaning. I write from a place in my soul that's unexplainable and I'm incredibly grateful for this gift that allows me to touch people so profoundly.” Applauded by Rolling Stone for her "atmospheric ballads and lilting leads” Firerose is a unique talent and internationally critically acclaimed artist. With her unmistakably pure crystalline voice, Firerose transcends genres and captivates listeners with her deeply meaningful lyrics about the miracles God has performed in her life. Her fearlessly honest songwriting and distinctive melodic style are matched with her powerful personal story of life-saving faith and overcoming addiction. Firerose is an authentic storyteller and her inspirational songs that celebrate rising from the ashes are undeniably uplifting. Firerose's hit “Plans” climbed to No. 16 on both Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart and Mediabase's Adult Contemporary chart in 2023. Firerose has graced the Grand Ole Opry stage many times and performed on national television including “ACM Honors,” “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” “Good Morning America,” "LIVE with Kelly and Ryan," “GMA3” and has been featured in Rolling Stone, Billboard, People Magazine, American Songwriter, Stellar Magazine, Music Row, Entertainment Tonight, Us Weekly, Taste of Country, CNN, Fox News, iHeartRadio, CMT, The Today Show Australia, Today In Nashville and many more.

Mike Greenhaus, a writer, blogger, and self-described "live music geek", is the Editor-in-Chief of Relix Magazine and Co-Founder of Relix Media Group. He also hosts the bi-monthly Friday Night Jam, a speaking series that takes place at New York's LPR and Rockwood Music Hall. A former college radio DJ, he has spoken on panels at the South by Southwest and CMJ music conferences, written for outlets including Spin and American Songwriter, and serves on the Young Patrons Board for City Parks Foundation. A native New Yorker and Skidmore College graduate, Mike makes his home in New York City with his wife and their two sons.

Join Sara Evans in this exciting episode of Diving In Deep as she sits down with country music star, Lauren Alaina! In this heartfelt conversation, Sara and Lauren discuss the joys and surprises of pregnancy, with Lauren sharing her due date and the exciting news that she's having a girl! They dive into their experiences on Dancing With The Stars, the challenges of balancing motherhood with a busy career, and the importance of enjoying every moment of this incredible journey.Sara offers valuable advice from her own experiences as a mom, and the two bond over their shared backgrounds and love for music. They also reminisce about their early days in the industry, including her time on American Idol and the pressures of being a working mom in the spotlight.Don't miss this candid and uplifting episode filled with laughter, wisdom, and a few surprises along the way! If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share! Leave a comment below to let us know your thoughts!Listen to Unbroke: (https://ffm.to/seunbroke).About Lauren Alaina:Grand Ole Opry member and Big Loud Records powerhouse Lauren Alaina is unveiling a new musical chapter with the release of “Those Kind Of Women” and “Household,” out now. Signaling more new music on the horizon, the releases are the first taste of new music since her six-song 2023 EP Unlocked. Alaina has earned three chart-topping hits: RIAA Platinum-certified “Road Less Traveled,” Diamond “What Ifs” with her childhood friend Kane Brown, and 3X Platinum “ONE BEER” with labelmate HARDY + Devin Dawson. The Georgia-born force, who American Songwriter notes is “on a seemingly limitless upward trajectory,” has shared the stage with Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, and more. This year, she joins the much-anticipated Rascal Flatts Life Is A Highway Tour. The vocalist has performed on some of the highest-profile stages in the world including PBS' A Capitol Fourth, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, CBS' Beyond The Edge, ABC's The Bachelorette, TODAY, Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, ABC's CMA Fest specials, CMA and ACM Awards, Nickelodeon's All That, Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day halftime performance, MLB's World Series national anthem performance, a performance at the White House for President Obama, and more.LET'S BE SOCIAL:Follow Lauren Alaina:Instagram – (@laurenalaina)Tiktok – (@laurenalaina)Twitter/X – (@Lauren_Alaina)Facebook – (https://www.facebook.com/LaurenAlaina)Website – https://www.laurenalainaofficial.comFollow Diving in Deep Podcast:Instagram –(@divingindeeppod)TikTok – (@divingindeeppod)Twitter – (@divingindeeppod)Facebook – (@divingindeeppod)Follow Sara Evans:Instagram – (@saraevansmusic)TikTok – (@saraevansmusic)Twitter – (@saraevansmusic)Facebook – (@saraevansmusic)Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN)YouTube – (‪@TheCastCollective‬)Instagram – (@TheCastCollective)Twitter – (@TheCastCollective)Directed by: Erin DuganEdited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, & Michaela Dolphhttps://www.thecastcollective.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 1, 2025Sixteen year old Singer/Songwriter KALEO KNIGHT out of Westchester California joins PSYCHOTIC BUMP SCHOOL for a chat with DJ ROME about her life in music, dance, art, as well as her groundbreaking debut on AMERICAN IDOL. KALEO KNIGHT : https://linktr.ee/kaleoknight?utm_source=qr_codehttps://www.instagram.com/kaleoknight/https://www.tiktok.com/discover/kaleo-knighthttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564445758177https://www.instagram.com/americanidol/https://www.instagram.com/p/DH1-n-_yXA5/https://x.com/AmericanIdolhttps://x.com/KaleoKnightKaleo FULL YouTube performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0NQWK1xxUcKaleo in Sportskeeda: https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/reality-tv/news-killed-it-american-idol-fans-praise-kaleo-knight-s-head-turning-performance?key=skmainfbKaleo in American Songwriter: https://americansongwriter.com/3-quick-facts-about-kaleo-knight-the-16-year-old-phenom-on-american-idol/Kaleo in MJSBIGBLOG: https://www.mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-2025-watch-16-year-old-kaleo-knight-nail-a-dreamgirls-classic.htm

"With a quarter million miles under her belt and counting, North Carolina native Emily Scott Robinson travels the dusty highways of America's wild country, capturing the stories of the people she meets and expertly crafting them into songs. Robinson received critical acclaim for her debut album Traveling Mercies-- Rolling Stone named it one of the “40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2019.” In 2021, Robinson signed with Oh Boy Records, the label founded by the legendary John Prine, and released her follow-up album "American Siren." It made numerous “Best of 2021” lists including NPR, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, and No Depression." (emilyscottrobinson.com) I've been wanting to have ESR on the show for a while, and when I learned she was playing a show with a couple of my friends at the end of 2024, I made them ask her for me! She said yes, and here we are. Robinson currently resides in Ouray, CO, and tours the US and UK consistently. Recently, she supported Ron Pope for a run in the UK. During our conversation, we chat about traveling logistics out of a small town (tisk tisk Southwest!!), her life changing experience at Song School at Rocky Mountain Folks Fest in Lyons, CO, and her decision to buy an RV and travel as a full time musician in her 20s. If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review! IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! Please note: new Patreon members get to pick a cover song for me to record especially for them! www.patreon.com/andysydow Guest Links: https://www.emilyscottrobinson.com Episode Music: Original music by Andy Sydow Contact me: middleclassrockstar@gmail.com (or) andysydowmusic@gmail.com

1979 kastar någon ett kors upp på scenen – och Bob Dylan plockar upp det. Det blir startskottet för hans mest kontroversiella skiva, och början på en oväntad religiös resa. Men vad var det egentligen för Amerika han sjöng till? I det här avsnittet kliver vi in i ett land på väg att byta själ. Vi följer tåget genom en religiös väckelse, en politisk högergirar och ett kulturklimat som både ville glömma och bli frälst. Dylan trodde han hade hittat svaret – frågan är bara vad den tidens USA letade efter.Musikpodden finns även på:Instagram: Musik_poddenSpotify: Musikpodden med Arvid BranderApple podcast: Musikpodden med Arvid BranderKontakt: podcastarvid@gmail.comKällor:Böcker:Dylan, Bob. Bob Dylan: The Essential Interviews. 2006.Sounes, Howard. Down the Highway: The Life of Bob Dylan. 2001.Artiklar och webbsidor:Genius. Slow Train Coming – Bob Dylan. Hämtad i mars 2025 från: https://genius.com/albums/Bob-dylan/Slow-train-comingWenner, Jann S. "Slow Train Coming." Rolling Stone Magazine, 1979.Wikipedia. "Jesus Movement." Hämtad i mars 2025 från: https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_MovementBeviglia, Jim. "Behind the Album: Bob Dylan Finds His Religion on ‘Slow Train Coming'." American Songwriter, 2024. Hämtad i mars 2025 från: https://americansongwriter.comYouTube. Bob Dylan on God and Religion. Uppladdad av användaren "Petrazol Electricity", 2012. Ej officiell källa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I sit down with Reverend Peyton of the Big Damn Band. These guys are one of my all time favourite live bands. We catch up with Rev on tour in the U.S and just after releasing their new record 'Honeysuckle' Their new record, Honeysuckle, was released on February 21 and was mixed by six-time Grammy winner Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton, Jack White). The record features many special guests, including gospel music group The McCrary Sisters, Blues Music Hall of Famer and Grammy-nominated harmonica player Billy Branch, Grammy award-winning and IBMA's 10-time Fiddle Player of the Year Michael Cleveland and Colton Crawford from The Dead South. The band is critically acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Relix, Popmatters, Guitar World, American Songwriter, No Depression, Glide, Wide Open Country, Paste, American Blues Scene and many more!Become a plus member now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe Download the Triad Method: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/the-triad-method/Support the showTo get your hands on THE TRIAD METHOD: https://thebluesguitarshow.com/product/the-triad-method/Become a Blues Guitar Show Member: https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribeHead over to www.thebluesguitarshow.com to subscribe to the mailing list

Andrew Dansby is a writer who has worked at Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, Texas Music, and Playboy to name a few. He began writing for the Houston Chronicle in 2004 and was the Entertainment Editor until his retirement in January 2025 (This career move left legions of heartbroken readers including one podcast host!). Following his departure, he released a brilliant six part series on the life of Velvet Underground guitarist Sterling Morrison. Andrew presently lives in Houston, Texas.

Since launching their career in 2018, The Dryes (Derek and Katelyn) have caught the attention of USA Today, Rolling Stone, People, American Songwriter, and Country Living Magazine, among others, and have gained thousands of fans and followers along the way. We chat with Derek and Katelyn about their latest song Ain't God Good, how they met, what it's like to be married and perform together, being on The Voice, the best part of touring, their EP Dear Heart, and so much more. Jonathan's Drinking: 15 STARS Timeless Reserve 13YR

Episode Summary:In this episode, Connor Frost breaks down the process of transforming a single lyric idea into a fully realized, release-ready song. Using his latest track Real Friends as a case study, Connor shares the step-by-step process, key insights, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're an experienced songwriter or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you craft your next hit.What You'll Learn:The Journey: How Connor turned the concept of "What is a real friend?" into a full-fledged song.The Process: A seven-step framework for taking a lyric idea to a completed song, including:Crafting a clear concept.Defining the narrator and ideal listener.Structuring your verses and chorus.Building a roadmap for the rest of the song.Lessons Learned: What Connor wishes he had done differently in Real Friends and how you can avoid similar pitfalls.Implementation Tips: Practical advice to streamline your own songwriting process.About Connor Frost:Connor Frost is a musician, international touring artist, producer, and professional songwriting mentor. Since 2019, Connor has helped hundreds of songwriters confidently write and release their first collection of songs. He has toured internationally, opened for renowned bands, and been featured in American Songwriter.Highlights of Connor's Story:Transitioning from a middle school teacher to a full-time musician.Touring internationally in places like China and Taiwan.Helping clients achieve milestones, from publishing deals to hearing their songs played in public.Key Takeaways for Songwriters:The importance of defining your song's narrator and ideal listener.Why understanding your listener's struggles and language can make your lyrics more relatable.Tips for avoiding common songwriting mistakes, like spending too much time setting the scene or missing opportunities to build impactful outros.Connor's Seven-Step Framework:Develop a one-sentence concept for your song.Define the narrator's perspective and your ideal listener.Flesh out your concept into a chorus.Outline your verses with clear settings, transformations, and details.Use stream-of-consciousness journaling to develop lyrics.Create a structure or roadmap for your song.Flesh out the remaining sections and finalize your melody and chords.Want to Work with Connor?If you're ready to take your songwriting to the next level, Connor offers personalized mentorship programs. Learn how to find your unique songwriting sound, streamline your writing process, and build your career as an artist.

Happy Monday, Fabulous Listener! Hope you are all doing amazing on this fabulous Monday. We are excited you have joined us during the 2024 season. We are getting ready to wrap up and are so grateful for your support. This evening, we have an amazing guest, the fabulous Mr. Jeff Giles, sharing his latest book, Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. An experienced culture writer and editor who's been featured in a long list of publications including Paste Magazine, the Village Voice, American Songwriter, Ultimate Classic Rock, and Rotten Tomatoes, Jeff Giles makes his debut as a novelist with Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. Although it's his first novel, Langley Powell is Jeff's third book, following Llanview in the Afternoon: An Oral History of One Life to Live, and Uncle John's Beer-Topia: A Heady Brew of Beer Miscellany. He can also be heard regularly as the co-host of the long-running Record Player podcast with Matt Wardlaw. When Jeff isn't working on his next project, he's probably either running off yesterday's calories or playing guitar (badly). Jeff lives in New Hampshire with his wife, two children, and a pair of dogs. For even more of his writing, subscribe to his Jefitoblog newsletter or follow him on Twitter. You can also find him on his site at https://langleypowell.com. Thank you for joining us this evening. Always a pleasure bringing you new books from incredible authors. Make sure to stay for next week's last episodes of the season. Happy Listening, DC

Hailed by American Songwriter for their "mind-bending musicality," moe. is treasured for their mesmerizing musical synergy, unfettered showmanship, and smart, resonant songcraft. For three decades, the band has corralled myriad musical forms on a truly original journey rich with crafty, clever songwriting and astonishing resourcefulness. Fueled by an impassioned fan base, moe. has spent much of those thirty years on the road, encompassing countless live performances marked by eclectic wit, deep friendship, and exploratory invention. Having built an enduring legacy with hard work and a confirmed commitment to creativity and community, moe. seem as surprised as anyone to find themselves at such a significant landmark.  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ZfHMUPrxoZNDTBPHmmdhj?si=UUPsZqMuQsuuSW0W0e8pdg https://www.moe.org  https://www.Instagram.com/moetheband   Music Matters podcast is hosted by pro musician, producer, and Sports Illustrated photographer Darrell Craig Harris who is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The series has reached over 400,000 streams in 40 countries. MMP receives gear support from Shure Microphones,.Focusrite, and others. Intro and outro voice overs provided by Nigel John Farmer from www.VoiceWrapStudio.com in France. Our thanks to Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for our intro and outro backing music clip.    Contact us at inquiry@darrellcraigharris.com Social: www.Instagram.com/musicmatterspodcastofficial www.Facebook.com/musicmatterspodcastofficial https://www.Youtube.com/@musicmatterspodcast https://www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh  Website www.MusicMattersPodcast.com  support our mission by joining us on Patreon! https://www.Patreon.com/MusicMattersPodcast        

On working with Def Leppard and Gym Class Heroes and Ringo Starr and Carole King; on the birth—and death—of Bad Ronald; on how one fights to sustain a career in music.

Jeff Giles is an experienced culture writer and editor who's been featured in a long list of publications including Paste Magazine, the Village Voice, American Songwriter, Ultimate Classic Rock, and Rotten Tomatoes. Jeff Giles makes his debut as a novelist with Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. What would you do if the belief you'd dedicated your life to turned out to be completely, hilariously wrong?And what if you only found out just how wrong you'd been after you died in one of the most humiliating ways possible?These are the questions facing Langley Powell, world-renowned debunker of paranormal phenomena, after he's flattened by a falling piano. Loath as he is to admit it, he has become a ghost — but before he can even come to terms with his bizarre new reality, he's thrown into a dangerous mission to save the very fabric of existence. Can Langley believe the people he's supposed to trust? Is this all really the fault of the disgraced magician who made him a skeptic in the first place? And how many insults will he have to bear from Frank, the foulmouthed, pint-sized government agent who's sworn to protect him along the way?Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane, out now via Humorist Books, is part supernatural comedy, part mystery, and part absurd history lesson. On Langley and Frank's journey, they're just as likely to meet up with Albert Einstein, J. Edgar Hoover, or Tom Petty as they are to confront the forces of supernatural evil or a president who really, really likes Ferris Bueller's Day Off. My first novel, this is the cracked reflection of a writing career that's spanned several decades and seen me covering everything from daytime dramas to beer while publishing thousands of essays and interviews about and with a diverse array of musicians and filmmakers.  Jeff Giles Vroom Vroom Veer Show Summary In this episode of Vroom Vroom Veer, hosted by Jeff Smith, guest Jeff Giles discusses his debut novel, "Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane." The episode begins with a scripted introduction by narrator Tim Paige, highlighting the podcast's focus on stories about veering away from a scripted life into more fulfilling directions. The conversation between Smith and Giles begins with some light banter before delving into the details of Giles' novel. Giles explains the plot, which centers around a renowned debunker of paranormal phenomena who becomes a ghost and finds himself annoyed by his new existence. He shares his excitement about completing his first novel, especially at the age of fifty, and details his writing process during the COVID-19 lockdown. Giles recounts his struggle to find a literary agent and ultimately getting his book published by Humorous Books during an open submission period. He also reflects on his previous experience self-publishing a nonfiction book about the ABC daytime drama "One Life to Live." The discussion veers into Giles' diverse professional background, which includes working as a music reviewer from a young age, running a record label, and his various jobs before becoming a novelist. Giles shares insights from his life's unexpected turns, or "veers," which brought him significant changes and new opportunities. Smith and Giles touch on topics like the challenges of the publishing industry, the role of persistence in achieving literary success, and how changes in media and technology have affected their careers. They also discuss the emotional aspects of receiving rejection and the importance of resilience. As the conversation concludes, Giles provides information on how listeners can access his work and connect with him online, directing them to his website and other online platforms. The episode wraps up with Tim Paige thanking the listeners and inviting them to tune in for more episodes of Vroom Vroom Veer. Connections LangleyPowell.com Jefitoblog.com

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Jeff Giles, author of the book Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. An experienced culture writer and editor who's been featured in a long list of publications including Paste Magazine, the Village Voice, American Songwriter, Ultimate Classic Rock, and Rotten Tomatoes, Jeff makes his debut as a novelist with Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. Although it's his first novel, Langley Powell is Jeff's third book, following Llanview in the Afternoon: An Oral History of One Life to Live and Uncle John's Beer-Topia: A Heady Brew of Beer Miscellany. He can also be heard regularly as the co-host of the long-running Record Player podcast with Matt Wardlaw. When Jeff isn't working on his next project, he's probably either running off yesterday's calories or playing guitar (badly). Jeff lives in New Hampshire with his wife, two children, and a pair of dogs. In my book review, I stated Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane is a humorous fantasy - another combination I had never read but truly enjoyed. It was sort of Harry Potter "esque" with far more tongue-in-cheek references and great bits of history trivia thrown in. The story starts with Langley's death - he is crushed by a falling piano. Langley spent his entire life debunking the idea of ghosts, magic, and anything you couldn't see with your own eyes or prove with science. However, when he becomes a ghost, he realizes he's been wrong. Before he can wrap his mind around his error, he finds himself on a quest to save mankind by finding his childhood hero - the magician who failed and thrust Langley toward his lifelong obsession of proving magic doesn't exist. This dual timeline story moves quickly, has great characters, and lots of laughs. However, it also causes the reader to think about what is important in life and what holds the universe together. I highly recommend this book. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290 You can follow Author Jeff Giles Website: https://langleypowell.com/ FB: @jeffgiles X: @jefito LinkedIn: @jeffgiles IG: @jefito   Purchase Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4hroFcA Ebook: https://amzn.to/4e7tJAj   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #jeffgiles #langleypowell #societyforthedefenseofthemundane #comedy #fantasy #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Join your host Lynn Hoffman for this Classic Replay songwriter Sam Hollander. You know so much of Sam's work which includes, Fitz and the Tantrums "HandClap", Weezer-"Records", One Direction-"Rock Me", Train-"Save Me San Francisco" and many more. His 21 hit records have been part of the soundtrack of our life and Sam clearly understand the healing power of music from his great support of Musicians on Call.  If you like this episode, please share with your friends and kindly follow us so you don't miss an episode. For more information on Sam Hollander go to https://www.samhollandersongs.com For more information on Music Saved Me go to https://musicsavedme.net For more information on Musicians on Call go to https://www.musiciansoncall.org  

This week on Diving in Deep, Sara Evans is joined by female country and R&B star, Tiera Kennedy! Tiera shares her journey about how she found her way to music and Nashville and how her path has evolved as an artist. She also tells Sara about what it was like to sing on Beyonce's new record, Cowboy Carter. The two of them dive into family, faith, being a female in country music and so much more. Tune in to hear Sara and Tiera's funny and inspiring conversation!   Listen to Unbroke: (https://ffm.to/seunbroke)   About Tiera Kennedy:   Rising singer/songwriter Tiera Kennedy is emerging as one of the most exciting voices in the format - injecting Country music with a breath of vitality. The Alabama native's unique sound - an earnest storytelling-based country laced with the influence of the R&B she was raised on - stems from equal parts nature and nurture. She credits her celestial singing voice to God, while crediting her country music songwriting prowess to what organically flows from her pen. Lighting a fire with her independently released self-titled EP, Nashville Scene cited Tiera as "the total package" and "a writer who has learned how to write for their own voice at a young age," while American Songwriter concurs, hailing her as "one of Nashville's most promising young singer-songwriters." As she readies her forthcoming full-length debut album, Tiera delivers the project's lead single "I Ain't A Cowgirl" on April 26th. Forthcoming album standouts only deepen that narrative, taking listeners on a journey through the process of finding oneself as a person and artist amidst the shotgun start of a career and the peaks and valleys that followed - all-the-while sonically maintaining that one-car-only lane niche Tiera's carved for herself in country music due to her commitment to authenticity.   LET'S BE SOCIAL:   Follow Tiera Kennedy: Instagram -(@tieramusic) TikTok - (@tieramusic) Twitter - (@TieraMusic) Facebook - (@TieraKennedy) Youtube - (@Tiera) Website - (@tieramusic.com)   Follow Diving in Deep Podcast: Instagram -(@divingindeeppod) TikTok - (@divingindeeppod) Twitter - (@divingindeeppod) Facebook - (@divingindeeppod)   Follow Sara Evans: Instagram - (@saraevansmusic) TikTok - (@saraevansmusic) Twitter - (@saraevansmusic) Facebook - (@saraevansmusic)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube - ( @TheCastCollective ) Instagram - (@TheCastCollective) Twitter - (@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, & Michaela Dolph https://www.thecastcollective.com

This week on Diving in Deep, Sara Evans is joined by female country and R&B star, Tiera Kennedy! Tiera shares her journey about how she found her way to music and Nashville and how her path has evolved as an artist. She also tells Sara about what it was like to sing on Beyonce's new record, Cowboy Carter. The two of them dive into family, faith, being a female in country music and so much more. Tune in to hear Sara and Tiera's funny and inspiring conversation!   Listen to Unbroke: (https://ffm.to/seunbroke)   About Tiera Kennedy:   Rising singer/songwriter Tiera Kennedy is emerging as one of the most exciting voices in the format - injecting Country music with a breath of vitality. The Alabama native's unique sound - an earnest storytelling-based country laced with the influence of the R&B she was raised on - stems from equal parts nature and nurture. She credits her celestial singing voice to God, while crediting her country music songwriting prowess to what organically flows from her pen. Lighting a fire with her independently released self-titled EP, Nashville Scene cited Tiera as "the total package" and "a writer who has learned how to write for their own voice at a young age," while American Songwriter concurs, hailing her as "one of Nashville's most promising young singer-songwriters." As she readies her forthcoming full-length debut album, Tiera delivers the project's lead single “I Ain't A Cowgirl" on April 26th. Forthcoming album standouts only deepen that narrative, taking listeners on a journey through the process of finding oneself as a person and artist amidst the shotgun start of a career and the peaks and valleys that followed - all-the-while sonically maintaining that one-car-only lane niche Tiera's carved for herself in country music due to her commitment to authenticity.   LET'S BE SOCIAL:   Follow Tiera Kennedy: Instagram –(@tieramusic) TikTok – (@tieramusic) Twitter – (@TieraMusic) Facebook – (@TieraKennedy) Youtube – (@Tiera) Website – (@tieramusic.com)   Follow Diving in Deep Podcast: Instagram –(@divingindeeppod) TikTok – (@divingindeeppod) Twitter – (@divingindeeppod) Facebook – (@divingindeeppod)   Follow Sara Evans: Instagram – (@saraevansmusic) TikTok – (@saraevansmusic) Twitter – (@saraevansmusic) Facebook – (@saraevansmusic)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – ( @TheCastCollective ) Instagram – (@TheCastCollective) Twitter – (@TheCastCollective)   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, & Michaela Dolph https://www.thecastcollective.com

Singer songwriter Eric Hirshberg's path is anything but typical. He's a former CEO of Activision and Deutsch LA, where he led record-breaking launches for major franchises like Call of Duty and was named one of the 50 Most Creative People in Business by AdAge. Yet throughout his remarkable career, Eric has always remained deeply connected to music. His songs have been featured in major outlets like People Magazine, American Songwriter, and Relix, and his collaboration with Aloe Blacc on "I Love Not Drinking" earned a Grammy nomination this year. 'Second Hand Smoke' his new album (released Sept 13 2024) is a deeply personal and refreshingly unique album that explores themes rarely addressed in mainstream music, like sobriety, aging, meditation, and the complexities of modern relationships. It's filled with a rich blend of introspective lyrics, an Americana-tinged sound, and a mature perspective-songs that dig deep into universal truths while resonating with life experiences. The album's success is a testament to Eric's unique voice and perspective, making it a project well worth checking out!  https://www.instagram.com/erichirshberg https://www.youtube.com/@erichirshbergmusic https://www.erichirshbergmusic.com on Spotify @erichirshbergmusic  Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris is sponsored by Shure Microphones, Kathy Ireland, ZOOM Audio. Voice overs provided by Nigel John Farmer from his studio @VoiceWrapStudio.com in France. Our thanks to Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for our intro and outro backing music clip. A Big Shout and thanks to our friends at  @Shure Contact us at inquiry@darrellcraigharris.com  Social: www.Instagram.com/musicmatterspodcastofficial  www.MusicMattersPodcast.com

Philly-based Native Harrow have remained largely independent - musically, professionally, and aesthetically, since their beginning, meticulously crafting and perfecting a sound that is melded together from pieces of folk, soul, and rock n' roll. On 13th September, they release new album Divided Kind. This album is the lifetime's work of two scholars of music whose individual backgrounds in the arts have forged a strict artistic discipline that exists in sharp contrast to the more traditionally laissez-faire world of rock and popular music. Pre-save Divided Kind here. Over a catalogue of six albums, Native Harrow have produced a discography of “rich, engrossing records” and “instant classics” while single-mindedly following their own artistic code, acquiescing only to the exigence of the song: each song its own world with its own rules. Their original perspective and extraordinary songwriting, combined with a completely individual approach to crafting albums and steering their career, has garnered them coverage at Uncut, Mojo, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, The Line of Best Fit, Paste, American Songwriter, The Bluegrass Situation, Holler, Rough Trade, Telegraph, The Evening Standard, The Times, Shindig, The Sun, and many more. They've shared stages with legends including the Eagles, Robert Plant & Alison Kraus, and Beth Hart, as well as acts including Sierra Ferrell, The Heavy Heavy, Courtney Marie Andrews, The Cactus Blossoms, Great Lake Swimmers, Esme Patterson, and more. #Music #Interview #Albums

Welcome to Season 9! We begin this new season with a mini, four-episode non-grad series highlighting guests whose work is harmonious with the work and ethos of the Hoffman Process. Our first non-grad guest is musician, activist, and award-winning filmmaker, Michael Franti.** As you listen to Michael's life story, you'll hear him speak of his feelings of abandonment and being an outsider. These feelings echo much of the work done during a week at the Hoffman Process. With eloquence and an open heart, he tells us his story of adoption, living with alcoholic parents, and what healing these wounds can look like. His life story is beautiful. As Michael says, you'll see what a generous gift it is to tell one's story. Originally recorded as part of an ongoing collaboration with Modern Elder Academy, Michael and Drew met in person in Santa Fe to record this conversation. Chip Conley, co-founder of MEA, chimes in at the end. This is a deep, fun, vulnerable conversation. We hope you enjoy it! **Please note that this episode is marked explicit for language and some content.  More about Michael Franti: Michael Franti is a globally recognized musician, activist, and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, worldwide philanthropic efforts, and the power of optimism. Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1's with triumphantly hopeful hits “Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You)” and “I Got You,” as well as six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA Singles and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums. Spearhead's Follow Your Heart was released in June 2022 and debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes Pop Chart behind Harry Styles. Praised by American Songwriter as “an energizing batch of songs that spotlight the common threads that connect us,” Franti & Spearhead's 13th studio album Big Big Love is available everywhere now. It features 17 tracks co-written by Franti, reflecting his tenacity, inclusiveness, and optimism. Franti & Spearhead are currently on the Togetherness Tour in 2024. They bring their dynamic and invigorating shows to Soulrockers across the U.S. This tour includes a return to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. With 60+ dates through the summer, the Togetherness Tour kicked off at the Tortuga Music Festival on April 6 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Bay Area native resides in Bali when he is not on tour. Michael owns Soulshine Bali, a 32-room top-rated boutique hotel in Ubud, Bali. Soulshine Bali focuses on joy through wellness and music, offering unique retreat opportunities and accommodations. They also host special events and celebrations. Franti continues to foster community on and off stage with a wish-granting non-profit, Do It For The Love. which brings those with life-threatening illnesses, veterans, and children with severe challenges to concerts worldwide, fulfilling over 3,500 wishes and touching the lives of over 15,000 people to date. Find out more: You can find out more about Michael at MichaelFranti.com. Follow Michael on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter(X). HoffmanInstitute.org/donate As mentioned in this episode: Reverend Cecil Williams: "Joy is the intersection between the human and the Divine." •   Glide Memorial Church •   Michael singing at Rev. Williams' memorial Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia The Munchies band - Bali, Indonesia Lynne Twist •   Listen to Lynne on the Hoffman Podcast: Love's Immense Power Robert Mirabal •   Taos Pueblo: Home of the Red Willow People Gulf War HIV Soul The Multiverse Modern Elder Academy (MEA) •   Chip Conley - Listen to Chip Conley on the Hoffman Podcast: Wisdom and the Ultimate Spirituality Rick Rubin: Art vs. Craft - "If you know what you want to do and you do it, that's the work of a craftsman. If you begin with a question and use it to guide an adventure of discovery, that's the work of the artist.” The Beatles Chuck Berry

Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, guitar player who has a new album coming out next week Friday, September 13th. He has been written about in the likes of PEOPLE Magazine and American Songwriter as well as interviewed on MSNBC. He has collaborated with GRAMMY nominee Aloe Blacc and he has also done a song featuring Dave Koz. The videos on his official YouTube channel have a combined total of more than 2.5 million views and a single that he released this past February has over 144 thousand streams on Spotify. He is a former CEO of Activision and Deutsch LA, where he led record-breaking launches for major franchises like Call of Duty and was named one of the 50 Most Creative People in Business by AdAge.

Join @thebuzzknight on this Classic Replay with the great songwriter Desmond Child. Desmond is responsible for writing some of music's biggest hits including: Joan Jett's "I hate myself for lovin you", Aerosmith's "Dude Looks Like a Lady" and "Angel", Bon Jovi's "Livin on a prayer." and countless others. If you have questions write buzz@buzzknightmedia.com Connect with Buzz on Twitter @TheBuzzKnight and Instagram @takinawalkpodcast. Like this show? Leave us a review here. Review  Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel joins the show to talk about a more recent Andrew track. We take a break from SoCo summer to discuss how it's helped inspire her to challenge herself in multiple ways. Next, she is raising funds to run in the Marine Corp marathon for the Dear Jack Foundation. The link is below if you'd like to donate to the Dear Jack Foundation on her behalf. Song Visualizer: https://youtu.be/K3Au51VfGwA?si=Nl0lRPOmFEh7WfcS Rachel's Dear Jack Fundraising page for the Marine Corps Marathon: https://donate.hakuapp.com/donations/new?fundraiser=c09f443769be50367135 Rachel's DJF Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/teamimaginationrunningwild Andrew describes the song on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhAUM1oU0U/?hl=en American Songwriter article, 2023: https://americansongwriter.com/review-andrew-mcmahon-sifts-through-his-past-in-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more/ Consequence of Sound article, 2023: https://consequence.net/2023/03/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more-track-by-track/4/ Live in Manhattan, April 2023: https://youtu.be/lX2Gn4YEQnI?si=dlXgmTULV_84QD_Y

Grammy nominated artist Steve Forbert, best known for the classic "Romeo's Tune," is a true American musical treasure, a fact underscored by his newest album Daylight Savings Time, to be released on September 6, 2024 via Blue Rose Music. Like all his recordings of new songs, it's saturated with what renowned rock journalist Robert Christgau discerned as his "omnivorously observant" songwriting, marked by Steve's gift for finding the more profound meaning and magic within the spectrum of everyday moments of human existence and the character of the world around us as well as his abundant melodic and poetic enchantment."Like Warren Zevon, Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen, Steve Forbert has left his unmistakable imprint on the landscape of American music," says American Songwriter. Like these esteemed creative souls, his work is marked by distinctive qualities all its own and speaks genuinely to his listeners.   Daylight Savings Time is Forbert's 21st album and third release helmed by producer/engineer Steve Greenwell (Joss Stone, Gavin DeGraw); it's essential tracks cut old-school style at Greenwell's studio in Asbury Park, NJ, where Steve now resides. Learn more about Steve Forbert at https://www.steveforbert.comHost Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. Lee is a former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS affiliated television stations. Lee recently authored the book "Thirty Years Behind The Glass" about legendary producer and engineer Jim Gains.Podcast producer/cohost Billy Hubbard is an Americana Singer/Songwriter and former Regional Director of A&R for a Grammy winning company. Billy is a signed artist with Spectra Music Group  and co-founder of the iconic venue "The Station" in East TN. Billy's new album was released by Spectra Records 10/2023 on all major outlets! Learn more about Billy at http://www.BillyHubbard.com Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.If you'd like to support My Backstage Pass you can make a donation to Billy & Lee's coffee fund at this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MyBackstagePassMy Backstage Pass is sponsored by The Alternate Root Magazine! Please subscribe to their newsletter, read the latest music reviews and check out their weekly Top Ten songs at this link http://www.thealternateroot.com

Sycamore Bones joins the podcast and we al try to out-delight each other.   Listen and follow Sycamore Bones at these places https://sycamorebones.com/home https://www.facebook.com/sycamorebones/ https://instagram.com/sycamorebones?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=   Thanks to Chris Milam for the closing song National Tour Dates: chrismilam.com/live EPK: chrismilmam.com/epk | "The Letter" live at the Levitt Shell On Spotify National Tour Teaser   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rx8uNDtBXzcrmA6vHiph4   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Sycamore Bones has spent the better part of a decade playing their brand of Folk, bluegrass and country. The band began with just an upright bass, acoustic guitar, and 3 part harmony. They have recently progressed to a 5 piece band featuring keys, electric guitar, fiddle, and drums. The band is led by its two primary songwriters and frontmen, Cory Kinal (acoustic guitar) and Andrew Massey (electric guitar, keys). Their new album “Someone Who Knows” puts on display the same lyrically sensitivity fans have enjoyed from the duo backed by a broader soundscape reminiscent of bands like the Old 97's, REM, and Wilco.   “Invites—and earns—the Paul Simon comparisons,” raves American Songwriter about Chris Milam, the acclaimed singer-songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. Milam's first two albums—Kids These Days and Meanwhile—earned him widespread critical acclaim. Years of dogged, grassroots touring earned him a dedicated fanbase across the US & UK. Collaborations and co-bills with Stax legend William Bell, Valerie June, Amanda Shires, Cory Branan, Garrison Starr, and more earned Milam's reputation as an ascendent artist to watch. Now, Chris Milam is set to release his third album, Orchid South: a kinetic, slyly subversive rock record inspired by the music and events of his adolescence. These eleven portraits of teenage life draw a direct line from the tumult, thrill, depression, and anger of youth to the chaos of the present.    

GEORGIA RADIO - Country music sensation Makenzie Phipps makes a much-anticipated return to GeorgiaRadio.com, where she discusses her latest single, "Pick Your Poison." This song offers fans a modern sound infused with attitude, guts, and sheer determination, further establishing Phipps as the perfect voice for this bold new track.Premiered by SCENES Media's 'Music & Culture,' "Pick Your Poison" showcases a more daring side of Phipps that fans have yet to experience. The single reflects her growth as an artist and stands out as an anthem signaling a thrilling new direction in her evolving sound.“This song means so much to me as this is the first song I've ever released that I wrote totally by myself,” Phipps shared. “I can't wait to see what everyone thinks of not only my writing ability but the song itself. I had so much fun writing it and although it is different from my previous releases, I am very proud of it in every way!”Makenzie Phipps has had a busy year, participating in her second CMA Music Festival with performances and autograph signings throughout the week. Her connection with fans remains strong, with her acoustic covers garnering nearly 4 million combined views on Facebook. Featured by prestigious platforms such as Forbes, RFD-TV, and American Songwriter, Phipps continues to make waves in the country music scene.Phipps' tour schedule for the summer and fall is packed with performances across various venues, including:JUN 15 - Fincastle Country Club, Bluefield, Va.JUN 15 - Riders Paradise, Herndon, W. Va.JUN 22 - The Bucket, Charleston, W. Va.JUN 23 - Mountain 2 Island at the Rock House Marina, Pulaski, Va.JUN 28 - Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, Hendersonville, Tenn.JUN 29 - Mitchell Opera House, Mitchell, Ind.JUL 06 - The Mason Jar, Dublin, Va.JUL 07 - Sportsmans Marina, Abingdon, Va.JUL 12 - Rider's Paradise, Rock, W. Va.JUL 13 - Creek Bottom Brewing Company Tasting Room & Pub, Galax, Va.JUL 20 - Sandy's Gaming, Ashland, Ky.JUL 26 - When Pigue's Fly Music Venue & Food Truck, Nashville, Tenn.JUL 27 - Egyptian Hills Resort, Creal Springs, Ill.JUL 28 - Egyptian Hills Resort, Creal Springs, Ill.AUG 04 - Villa Nove Vineyards, Butler, Tenn.AUG 09 - Sidelines Grill, Ashland City, Tenn.AUG 10 - Sweetwater Taps, Sweetwater, Tenn.AUG 16 - Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, Hendersonville, Tenn.AUG 17 - Ole No. 3 Restaurant & Bar, Scottsville, Va.AUG 18 - Hardware Hills Vineyard, Scottville, Va.AUG 24 - Egyptian Hills Resort, Creal Springs, Ill.AUG 25 - Egyptian Hills Resort, Creal Springs, Ill.AUG 31 - Mountain 2 Island.Click the play button below and hear Makenzie Phipps discuss her latest single and catch a glimpse of what's next for this rising country star.#traditionalcountrymusic #makenziephipps #georgiaradio #mygeorgiaradioSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/georgia-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sam Hollander is an American Songwriter known for collaborations with artists such as: Panic at the Disco, One Direction, Weezer, Train, Katy Perry and countless others.  Join your host Lynn Hoffman as Sam shares his deep bond with the healing powers of music.  The Music Saved Me Podcast is a proud supporter of Musicians on Call and Sam Hollander is a proud supporter as well. https://www.musiciansoncall.org   If you have comments or suggestions on Music Saved Me reach out to buzz@buzzknightmedia.com. For more on Music Saved Me and past episodes go to https://musicsavedme.net  

Palmyra - Do You Like Lush Harmony & Brilliant Song Writing? Then this is your band!Get inspired by Palmyra's Sasha Landon, who shares the incredible stories by their songs and what fuels their music mission.It's high-energy Americana at it's finest1A trio that also includes Teddy Chipouras and Mānoa Bell, all hailing from Virginia.=One things for sure...Palmyra's star is rising!They've supported Watchhouse, Mipso, and Illiterate Light, and received honors and recognition from the historic Newport Folk Festival, American Songwriter, The Boston Globe, NPR, Under The Radar Magazine, Americanafest, and Merlefest.Robin Hilton at All Songs Considered says, “This is a band you know would be killer live”...and we've seen them twice, it's 100% correct!You'll also discover:Their Unique Experience Performing Twice at the Newport Folk Festival (And Why They'll be Performing There this Year Again on an Even Bigger Stage)The Secrets of A Music Stage Completely Powered by Bikes.The Reaction They Get Singing, "We aren't dead yet, but we're not far from it!"The Moment Ben (our co-host) met Sasha in a Newport Food Line.The Colorful Stories Behind "Happy Pills", "Bella Donna", and "Shape I'm In"Behind the Scenes of the NPR Tiny-Desk CompetitionMental Health and Song WritingAdvice for Under-represented Groups in MusicAND an INCREDIBLE TUNE recorded for the show at the end of this EPISODE!!!Listen now on the Americana Curious Podcast!Discover more about Palmyra here:https://www.palmyratheband.com/

Rockstars seem to find ways to hit headlines in some of the wildest ways. The bands of the 80's seemed to really take things to the next level, and one of the bands leading the way was Van Halen and their frontman, Eddie Van Halen.  Eddie's incredible talent on the guitar made him a legend to anyone who was reading Guitar World in the 90's, but as you could imagine there were wild times to go along.   Was the debauchery described in their tours as real as they say?  Was Eddie nightclub guy or more of a recluse?  Are we really sure that Eddie understood how reproduction worked?  We'll dive into these questions and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.     Intro Music Credits: TeknoAXE's Royalty Free Music Royalty Free Music #192 (The Choice that Rocks) Rock/Stadium Metal/Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEtjIZX58ug Support TeknoAXE: https://www.youtube.com/@teknoaxe       Citations: Goldsmith, L. (2020, October 9). Eddie Van Halen endured a “horrifying racist environment” before becoming a rock legend. NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/eddie-van-halen-endured-horrifying-racist-environment-becoming-rock-legend-n1242663 Howe, C. (2017, June 20). Exclusive: Inside the drug-addled, sex-crazed world of van halen: How sitcom star Valerie Bertinelli fell in love with Eddie Van Halen from an album cover and cried as she held her drunk groom's head over a toilet bowl after their wedding. Daily Mail Online. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4600892/Inside-drug-ridden-sex-crazed-world-Van-Halen.html Klosterman, C. (2023, February 28). Billboard cover: Eddie Van Halen on surviving addiction, why he's still making music and what he really thinks of David Lee Roth (and other past van halen bandmates). Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/eddie-van-halen-addiction-david-lee-roth-touring-6605231/ Staff, G. (2020, October 7). What the final 12 months of Eddie Van Halen's life were like. https://www.grunge.com/257623/what-the-final-12-months-of-eddie-van-halens-life-were-like/ Wikimedia Foundation. (2024a, June 5). Sammy Hagar. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Hagar#:~:text=Van%20Halen%20(1985%E2%80%931996),-In%201985%20after&text=During%20Hagar's%20stint%20as%20Van,the%20band%20in%20June%201996. Wikimedia Foundation. (2024b, June 12). Eddie Van Halen. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Van_Halen Wilson, M. (2023, November 21). Sammy Hagar explains what caused falling out with Eddie Van Halen. American Songwriter. https://americansongwriter.com/waiting-on-image-sammy-hagar-explains-what-caused-falling-out-with-eddie-van-halen/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Brooke Alexx over Zoom video!Rising pop starlet Brooke Alexx announced her anticipated debut album BIG MOUTH. Available everywhere on October 4, 2024, the project will introduce the world Brooke Alexx as she shares handpicked stories from her own life experiences through an honest yet lighthearted lens. Pre-save BIG MOUTH HERE.“Each song is meant to feel like hot goss I'm sharing with a close friend” Brooke affirms. “This album is me opening my ‘big mouth' and not holding anything back. I want you to feel like I'm finally saying that thing you've been biting your tongue about.”In addition to announcing the album, Brooke released her new single “Younger Guys,” an upbeat, summery anthem about how Brooke finds herself constantly crushing on guys who are younger than her. Listen to “Younger Guys” HERE. “It's a summer vibe,” Brooke notes. “I always end up dating boys who are younger than me by a few years. They tend to not take things as seriously and bring out my fun side, which is kind of refreshing for me. Maybe ‘age is just a number' after all.”“Younger Guys” follows Brooke's last single “Hot Like You,” a track originally written about Brooke's own sisters, who she considers to be gorgeous and “hot,” but that also carries a deeper meaning rooted in female-empowerment. Brooke finds herself surrounded by amazing women and “Hot Like You” is Brooke's ode to them.  Celebrated by her growing worldwide audience for her candid, catchy songwriting, Brooke was recently awarded the first-place prize in American Songwriter's Song Contest for her viral pop hit “All My Exes' Moms.” The clever earworm has organically garnered over 25 million total streams since it was released in 2022.  Ahead of her album release, Brooke will be hitting the road with Arrows in Action this summer.Upcoming Dates:June 25 – Ace of Cups / Columbus, OHJune 26 – Hi-Fi / Indianapolis, INJune 28 – The Intersection / Grand Rapids, MIJune 29 – Rec Room / Buffalo, NYJune 30 – Empire Live / Albany, NYJuly 2 – The Webster / Hartford, CTJuly 3 – Palladium / Worcester, MAJuly 6 – Asbury Lanes / Asbury Park, NJJuly 8 – Music Hall of Williamsburg / Brooklyn, NYJuly 9 – Ottobar / Baltimore, MDJuly 11 – Amos' Southend / Charlotte, NCJuly 12 – The Social / Orlando, FLJuly 14 – Cannery Hall / Nashville, TNStay tuned for more news to come on the rising pop artist.About Brooke Alexx:Brooke Alexx's music unfolds like the most candid conversation you've ever had. She doesn't sugarcoat anything. Instead, she's comfortable sharing all the ups and downs of twenty-something life, whether it be lamenting how bad it sucks to breakup on vacation, celebrating her exes' moms, or pondering how to balance career, love, and everything in between. Her dynamic voice belies a gentle girl-next-door charm and razor-sharp songwriting instincts, making her brand of pop as clever as it is catchy. After quietly generating over 35 million streams and earning acclaim from FLAUNT and Melodic Magazine, she invites you to listen in on the conversation through her music.  We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #BrookeAlexx #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

With a unique blend of rock sensibilities and folky textures, the sound of Run Katie Run condenses into a singular force of energy and power. American Songwriter  Kate Coleman may be front and center in Run Katie Run, but the band's new album, Cowboy Boots with Fishnet Tights, due out April 28, deeply reflects the community surrounding her. Its 13 Americana/roots-rock tracks cover the good, the sad, the inspired, and the tired — and everything in between — about relationships of all kinds. A few of the songs, in fact, are true stories starring Kate's family members. - RKR website What else do you need to know? Run Katie Run will be in the genie bottle and you definitely want to be there with us!   

We had the pleasure of interviewing Forest Blakk over Zoom video!Acclaimed singer/songwriter Forest Blakk has released his new EP Undone (Love & Loss), available now via Atlantic Records. The 7-track collection arrives alongside a music video companion for the title track, “Undone”.Previewed by the touching new track “You Were Mine,” the EP also includes “Love Somebody Again” – both of which recently joined much of Blakk's discography as featured music on Netflix's Love Is Blind. Blakk's catalog has become somewhat of a sonic-staple, with him having been named the “patron saint” of the show by creators with the Los Angeles Times pointing out “(Blakk's) earnest mid-tempo love songs turn up on ‘Love is Blind' nearly as often as hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey.”Blakk has spent his career soundtracking love stories of all kinds, most recently including his own with “Love Somebody Again” and “I Choose You” – the latter having arrived just days after his Nashville wedding to Tooley Jones in a beautiful ceremony covered exclusively by PEOPLE Magazine. Both songs followed 2022's intimate and relatable Every Little Detail EP, having featured his breakout Platinum-certified smash single “If You Love Her,” which alone has amassed over 470 million total global streams, earned Blakk his official US chart debut on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart, his national US TV debut on ABC's Live with Kelly & Ryan, top 30 placement on the Hot AC radio chart & saw the singer/songwriter collaborate with Meghan Trainor on a stunning duet version. Meanwhile, Blakk's follow-up single “Fall Into Me” (co-written alongside Matchbox Twenty front man Rob Thomas and Gregg Wattenberg) reached top 30 on the Hot AC radio chart and Gold-certification status in his native Canada, in addition to being featured in a perfectly fitting ad campaign for Kay Jewelers. Highlighted as one of PEOPLE Magazine's “talented emerging artists making their mark on the musical landscape” and deemed an “artist on the rise” by Billboard, Blakk made his debut with his 2018 EP Minutes and follow-up 2020 sophomore EP Sideways – the latter of which saw Blakk collaborate with the likes of Will IDAP (Train, Florida Georgia Line), Nick Long (King Princess), Carl Ryden (Ricky Martin, David Guetta), Ollie Green (Freya Ridings, Gavin James) & more to tell a love story through an incredibly realistic and candid lens. The 6-track collection featured singles “I Wish I Knew” (deemed an “introspective look at love and love lost” by American Songwriter) and uplifting anthem of resilience “Put Your Hands Up,” which debuted on an episode of ABC's Grey's Anatomy. A compelling live performer, Blakk has toured extensively supporting NEEDTOBREATHE, Gavin James, Dean Lewis & earlier this year embarked on a sold out 17-date North American headline tour.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #ForestBlakk #IfYouLoveHer #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

The Georgia Thunderbolts' ascent to becoming heralded as the next torchbearers of Southern rock was far from glamorous. Not long ago, the band found themselves busking at gas stations, stumbling through covers, and traveling hours to Alabama to perform for a sparse audience of a bartender and a three-legged dog.Fast forward to today, and the Rome, Georgia-based quintet has emerged as a critically acclaimed and globally touring band, defying the sophomore slump with their latest release. Comprising Zach Everett on bass, classical guitar, and harmony vocals; Bristol Perry on drums; Logan Tolbert on guitar; and Riley Couzzourt on guitar, the band's music embodies an earthy and emotive aesthetic that draws from various influences, including late 1960s singer-songwriter intimacy, the blues' yearning, the storytelling of country music, and a hearty dose of arena-ready classic hard rock.Riley shares, "I grew up immersed in music, with my dad's love for 1980s rock and my grandma's affinity for classic country. As soon as TJ starts singing, you can hear the Southern roots in our sound."Despite releasing their debut album, 'Can We Get A Witness,' smack in the middle of a pandemic, the band garnered over 6 million streams across digital platforms and earned critical acclaim from esteemed publications like No Depression, Rolling Stone, Classic Rock, and American Songwriter.Emerging from lockdown, the band wasted no time, sharing stages with rock legends like Black Stone Cherry, Deep Purple, and The Marshall Tucker Band, among others. One of the most transformative experiences for the band was touring Europe with Black Stone Cherry in 2022, where they played historical theaters and witnessed their music resonate with audiences overseas.Reflecting on the journey, TJ remarks, "Playing in Europe was surreal. Hearing fans sing our songs back to us felt like a dream come true. It's a far cry from our early days."The band's growth and evolution over the past few years are evident in their latest album, 'Rise Above It All,' a 13-song collection that marks a new chapter in their career.For more information on The Georgia Thunderbolts, including tour dates and updates on their upcoming album, visit georgiathunderbolts.com.Support the Show.Thanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link >https://thetroutshow.com/

Photographer Bailey returns for another end of the album Jack's Mannequin track that resonates with her. We talk about the origin of the song and a potential legacy it could have had, how we relate deeply to this song, Andrew's most fitting album closers, and more! “Casting Lines” short film: https://youtu.be/WaxXjP_Tlc8?si=0vN8WnLhzWazPvTK Bailey's photography website: https://www.baileyelizabethphoto.com/ Bailey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileyelizabethphoto Track-by-Track commentary: https://youtu.be/EEIphLK-kxw?si=oE-8kJ7bw8thbeP0 Live at the DJF 11/11/11 show: https://youtu.be/wi77XqOzJbk?si=IEFieG6Crbwas7eS Instagram live, 2020: https://youtu.be/qi7cZcc4XSg?si=g2nxy0-wzJW7GPrz&t=1840 Album Review from American Songwriter: https://web.archive.org/web/20181014204259/http://americansongwriter.com/2011/10/jack%e2%80%99s-mannequin-people-and-things/

On today's show, we chat with Jonas Myrin! Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Jonas Myrin announces the release of his brand new single “Made For You.” Written and performed by Myrin specifically for the highly anticipated film, “The Hopeful,” the track is available today! Originally from Sweden and now based in Los Angeles, Jonas Myrin is a two-time Grammy® Award-winning singer, songwriter, pianist, and producer. He's been honored with six GMA Dove Awards and a Billboard Award for his contributions to music. With a versatile talent that transcends genres, Jonas's songs have reached over 3 billion streams worldwide, resonating with audiences across the globe. Notable collaborations include writing for renowned artists such as Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Natasha Bedingfield and Nicole Scherzinger, among others. His songs have graced the big screen in blockbuster films such as "Something Borrowed" and "A Rough Night," as well as family favorites like "Jungle Beat: The Movie" and “Fatima." Jonas continues to shape the landscape of contemporary music. His collaboration with Andrea, Matteo, and Virginia Bocelli resulted in the lead single, "The Greatest Gift, "from the globally acclaimed No.1 holiday album "A Family Christmas." Continuing his trajectory of success, Jonas recently joined forces with powerhouse talents Idina Menzel and Nile Rodgers on the electrifying single "Paradise," featured on Menzel's latest album, "Drama Queen." His collaboration with Lauren Daigle has produced a captivating track together with Gary Clark Jr. on her self-titled No. 1 album. In August2023, his latest single “Mountains” released to critical acclaim across the industry, being featured in major editorial playlist across DSPs. His solo project has within a year received 10M total global audio streams and editorial features in Forbes, American Songwriter, Rolling Stone, and more. Through it all, Jonas remains grounded in his dedication to storytelling through music, leaving an unforgettable imprint on the industry, and in the hearts of those who listen. The hopeful movie is out today! @jonasmyrin thehopefulmovie.com @thehopefulmovie christianmusicguys.com @christianmusicguys christianmusicguys.com/shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christianmusicguys/message

Sarah & Shannon are no strangers to the music industry. Together they span decades of hard work, songwriting, touring, and perseverance. Shannon LaBrie's undeniable voice and musicianship have been described as “nothing short of breathtaking” by American Songwriter and NPR added her heroic anthem Firewalker to their Top 20 of 2020. Sarah Holbrook and her three sisters make up the genre-twisting spellbinding band SHEL with whom she wrote and performed for over 15 years. As a violinist and multi-instrumentalist she has earned her way onto stages with Amos Lee, Michelle Branch, Emmy Lou Harris and more. As a duo they span genres, coasting in and out of LaBrie's soulfulness and Holbrook's folk roots and unveiling a whole new phenomenon in the blend of their distinctive vocal tonalities and the arsenals of instruments they play. The “Folk Soul” duo is set to release their debut record in early 2025 and are headed out on tour with Maia Sharp and Bonnie Raitt in May of 2024. To keep up to date with their upcoming tours and releases follow them on Spotify and Instagram. 

Kyle Simons of Patterns in Traffic and Harsh Lights returns to the podcast to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Tilt at the Wind No More! Kyle picked a specific song from the album to focus on for this episode. He helps us break down the song and we discuss how this one represents the entire album well. Kyle provides a songwriter and musician's perspective on this song and we also talk about his two music projects, Patterns in Traffic and Harsh Lights. Song Visualizer: https://youtu.be/rEUZLkuAJs8?si=X472JMiJUYEZrFUn Patterns in Traffic website: https://patternsintraffic.com/ Patterns in Traffic on bandcamp: https://patternsintraffic.bandcamp.com/album/lights-reflections Review of Kyle and Eva's Harsh Lights LP on Chorus.fm: https://chorus.fm/reviews/harsh-lights-watch-the-world-divide/ American Songwriter article, 2023: https://americansongwriter.com/review-andrew-mcmahon-sifts-through-his-past-in-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more/ Consequence of Sound article, 2023: https://consequence.net/2023/03/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness-tilt-at-the-wind-no-more-track-by-track/4/

This episode of Across The Margin: The Podcast presents an interview with music journalist and author Katherine Yeske Taylor. Taylor began her career as a rock critic in Atlanta in the 1990s, interviewing Georgia musical royalty such as the Indigo Girls, R.E.M., and the Black Crowes while still a teenager. Since then, she has conducted several hundred interviews and contributes regularly to Billboard, Flood, Spin, and American Songwriter, among others. She is a longtime New York City resident and is extremely active in the downtown rock scene. Her book, She's a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism, is the focus of this episode. Feminism has always been a complex and controversial topic, as female rock musicians know especially well. When they've stayed true to their own vision, these artists have alternately been adored as role models or denounced as bad influences. Either way, they're asked to cope with certain pressures that their male counterparts haven't faced. With each successive feminism movement since the 1960s, women in rock have been prominent proponents of progress as they've increasingly taken control of their own music, message, and image. This, in its way, is just as revolutionary as any protest demonstration. In She's a Badass, Taylor interviews twenty significant women in rock, devoting an entire chapter to each one, taking an in-depth look at the incredible talent, determination — and, often, humor — they needed to succeed in their careers (and life). Interviewees range from legendary artists through notable up-and-comers, including Ann Wilson (Heart), Gina Schock (The Go-Go's), Suzanne Vega, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Orianthi, Amanda Palmer, and more. Their experiences reveal the varied and unique challenges these women have faced, how they overcame them, and what they think still needs to be done to continue making progress on the equality front. Their stories prove that promoting feminism — either through activism or by living example — is undeniably badass. In this episode Michael Shields and Katherine Yeske Taylor talk about the inspiring and eclectic interview subjects found in She's a Badass while considering all the varying struggles they each have faced in a male-dominated music industry. They discuss how feminism has always been a complex and complicated topic, the attributes that propelled the passionate musicians in Taylor's book to success, the importance of ally-ship, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get more LVwithLOVE Thank you to our Partners! Lehigh Valley Health Network WDIY Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate  Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/3IfAplmgXm8 Lehigh Valley Music Industry Information Share Music Industry Panel March 2024 featuring: Phil Joly: (www.philjoly.net) Rachel Ana Dobken: (www.rachelanadobken.com) Headroom Studios’ Kyle Pulley: (https://headroom.studio) Event by Ryan Susko Venue: The Ice House, Bethlehem, PA https://icehousetonight.org Moderator: Lehigh Valley with Love (www.lvwithlove.com) ———————————————————————— — Phil Joly — Phil Joly is a Grammy Award-Winning recording and mix engineer best known for his work with Common, Daft Punk, Residente, Lana Del Rey, and the Strokes. After nearly a decade working at Electric Lady Studios in New York City, Phil built his first private production and mix studio in the West End Theatre District of Allentown, PA. Gatsby House is a one-room 20' x 30' creative oasis centered around a Rupert Neve Designs 24 channel analog summing mixer, with Universal Audio converters and Neumann and ATC monitoring. — Rachel Ana Dobken — Rachel Ana Dobken is a powerhouse musician (drums, guitar, vocals, keys) with a knack for blending heavy, indie-rock and soul. Described as ‘My Morning Jacket meets Amy Winehouse,’ she's been featured by Relix Magazine, Guitar Girl Magazine, American Songwriter, The Aquarian Weekly, New York Times and more. She worked closely with famed music photographer Danny Clinch as original Music Director of his Transparent Gallery in Asbury Park, NJ. She has performed with Ben Kenney of Incubus, Mike McCready, G. Love, Blind Melon, Robert Randolph, Rayland Baxter, Brian Fallon, Nicole Atkins, Tash Neal and more. Her newest LP, “Acceptance” is out March 8th, 2024 and was produced by Erik Romero (The Front Bottoms) and Paul Ritchie (The Parlor Mob) alongside Dobken. It features members of Blind Melon, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and more. Follow her on all streaming + social media platforms to hear more. — Kyle Pulley — Kyle Pulley is a producer/engineer and co-owner of Headroom Studios in Philadelphia. He’s worked with such artists as Alex G, Dr. Dog, Hop Along, Cafuné, Mo Lowda and the Humble and Shamir. He was the co-writer/co-producer and bassist in the band Thin Lips and toured the US and Europe with bands like Modern Baseball, Slaughter Beach Dog, The Front Bottoms, and Justin Pierre (of Motion City Soundtrack). In addition to working with artists, one of his greatest privileges is getting to mentor many younger producers, including those from marginalized backgrounds, along their way to full-time careers in music. When he’s not working on music, he is helping his wife Yowei Shaw launch her new podcast, PROXY, hiking the trails in Wissahickon Creek Park, or hanging out at his favorite bar around the corner from his house.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Quinn over Zoom video!Capitol CMG's rising pop artist Kevin Quinn recently released his debut album Real Me. The captivating 7-track record introduces Kevin in his most authentic, real form as he opens up about his mental health journey for the first time. With Real Me, Kevin further establishes his knack for deeply personal songwriting that strikes a unique balance between growth and vulnerability.Upon Kevin's official music debut in 2021, PEOPLE Magazine named him one of their ‘Artists to Watch,' American Songwriter noted his “powerful beginning” and E! News predicted that “his journey in the music industry [was] just getting started.” From screens to songs, his storytelling abilities are undeniable.About Kevin Quinn:Kevin Quinn is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor, uniquely merging the genres of pop and inspirational. With an upbringing that includes more musical theater than any other activity, Quinn's natural penchant for performing ushered him straight into Hollywood. He starred on primetime hits including “Shameless” and “Chicago P.D.,” and Disney's top sitcom, “Bunk'd,” whose theme song he also recorded for the multi-season run of his series regular role as “Xander.” As his love of music continued to show up in his work, he released an independent solo EP titled, “Edge of the World” in 2020. In 2021, he signed with Capitol CMG, and quickly joined the North American leg of the popular Winter Jam tour. That same year, he starred as troubled teen-redeemed in Netflix's feel-good musical, “A Week Away,” leading the vocals on 11 of 13 tracks on the soundtrack, seeing 132 million+ global streams and counting. While his acting career initially put him in the spotlight, the Capitol CMG artist quickly made waves in music with his debut EP It's About Time (2022), which spawned early favorites including “Wildfire” (2021), “Fuego En Mi Interior” (2021), “I'm Still Breathing” (2021), “Over and Over Again” (2021) and title track “It's About Time” (2022). Since releasing It's About Time, the EP, Quinn has continued to develop his artistry, creating music that comes from a place of sincerity and authenticity. His debut album promises to inspire, uplift and connect with listeners around the world, as he opens up like never before.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #KevinQuinn #Bunk'd #RealMe #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

Desmond Child is a Grammy winning songwriter/producer known for some of the biggest global hits that helped ignite the success of music icons Kiss, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Ricky Martin and Katy Perry. He has a new book out called "Livin on a Prayer: Big Songs Big Life."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.