Podcasts about best pop album

Award-winning and Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen from Asheville, North Carolina. Her 2022 debut record, Bible Belt Baby, reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Christian Charts (the first drag performer to achieve this feat), was nominated for Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Awards, and was […]

Singapore pop singing sensation Wils is releasing his final single, Dancing Lights, today.  “My journey in music is complete,” the singer-songwriter confirms.  “It has been a heartening ten-year ride that has taught me to live fearlessly as my authentic true self and I am ready to now follow the ‘Dancing Lights' to wherever they lead me.” The song is an uplifting dance track that explores moodier, more subdued hues than past releases from Wils. Built around vocal effects and vintage synths, it's an understated sound that sets the atmosphere of a young man coming to terms with life's inevitable highs and lows. Along with the single, the video directed by Stro and filmed at various locations in Los Angeles including Matador Beach and City Walk, captures the essence of grief as a person emerges from the dark hole of depression into the final stage of acceptance.  “I'm incredibly proud of the video,” Wils says.  “It reflects on the beautiful times I shared with my friend and reminds me that even through the pain, I can embrace the love we once shared.” Wils first gained fame with his 2014 album, WTF.   It was named Best Pop Album of the Year at the Hollywood F.A.M.E Awards.   At the Los Angeles Music Awards, it was nominated for Best Album.  Wils was also nominated Pop Artist of the Year (male) and International Artist of the Year and his single, “Less is More”, won Music Video of the Year for its superb integration of technology, music, fashion and art. With co-host Brody Levesque

Singapore pop singing sensation Wils is releasing his final single, Dancing Lights, today.  “My journey in music is complete,” the singer-songwriter confirms.  “It has been a heartening ten-year ride that has taught me to live fearlessly as my authentic true self and I am ready to now follow the ‘Dancing Lights' to wherever they lead me.” The song is an uplifting dance track that explores moodier, more subdued hues than past releases from Wils. Built around vocal effects and vintage synths, it's an understated sound that sets the atmosphere of a young man coming to terms with life's inevitable highs and lows. Along with the single, the video directed by Stro and filmed at various locations in Los Angeles including Matador Beach and City Walk, captures the essence of grief as a person emerges from the dark hole of depression into the final stage of acceptance.  “I'm incredibly proud of the video,” Wils says.  “It reflects on the beautiful times I shared with my friend and reminds me that even through the pain, I can embrace the love we once shared.” Wils first gained fame with his 2014 album, WTF.   It was named Best Pop Album of the Year at the Hollywood F.A.M.E Awards.   At the Los Angeles Music Awards, it was nominated for Best Album.  Wils was also nominated Pop Artist of the Year (male) and International Artist of the Year and his single, “Less is More”, won Music Video of the Year for its superb integration of technology, music, fashion and art. With co-host Brody Levesque

Award-winning and Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen from western North Carolina. Her 2022 debut record, Bible Belt Baby, was nominated for Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Awards, and she is a winner of the 2023 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Competition. Both a powerhouse vocalist and an intrepid songwriter, Flamy blends the art of drag with her iconic folk/rock sound to create a memorable musical experience. Flamy is the first drag performer to appear on Christian music charts, with both her song “Good Day” and her Album Bible Belt Baby reaching #1 on iTunes — the latter staying at the top for nine consecutive days. Additionally, “Good Day” debuted at #20 on Billboard's Christian digital sales chart. Flamy has collaborated with Adeem the Artist, Jennifer Knapp, Semler, and Derek Webb. In addition to playing the New Folk winner's showcase at the 2023 Kerrville Folk Festival, she has played Wild Goose Festival in North Carolina, San Diego Pride's SheFest, and is headlining Blount County Pride in East Tennessee this September. It's no accident that Flamy's drag name is an homage to Amy Grant, the undisputed queen of Christian music and 90s chart-topping pop artist. Much of Flamy's music centers on the queer spiritual journey, telling stories of resilience and recovery from religious trauma in a world where LGBTQ+ people are frequently ignored by, harmed in, or ejected from religious spaces. With a bold lip, a big lash, and a blistering voice, Flamy drags audiences to a soulful, uplifting church of her own making. This down-to-earth diva has entertained music lovers from Los Angeles to Nashville with her funny, frank, and fabulous songs. Connect with Flamy Grant TikTok: 93.4k Instagram: 15.5k Facebook: 3.9k Twitter/X: 3.4k YouTube: 2.9k Threads: 2.3k Spotify • Apple Music • Amazon • Bandcamp • SoundCloud

Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen from western North Carolina. Her 2022 debut record, Bible Belt Baby, was nominated for Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Awards, and she is a winner of the 2023 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Competition. Both a powerhouse vocalist and an intrepid songwriter, Flamy blends the art of drag with her iconic folk/rock sound to create a memorable musical experience. Flamy has collaborated with Adeem the Artist, Jennifer Knapp, Semler, and Derek Webb. In addition to playing the New Folk winner's showcase at the 2023 Kerrville Folk Festival, she has played Wild Goose Festival in North Carolina, San Diego Pride's SheFest, and is headlining Blount County Pride in East Tennessee this September. Much of Flamy's music centers on the queer spiritual journey, telling stories of resilience and recovery from religious trauma in a world where LGBTQ+ people are frequently ignored by, harmed in, or ejected from religious spaces. NEXT STEPS: - Check out Flamy's website for tour dates and so much more! - Follow Flamy on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. - Listen to Flamy's music on Apple Music and Spotify. - Is Flamy doing a show near you? If so, go see her! ___________________________________________ Reach out to us anytime and for any reason at hello@letsgiveadamn.com. Follow Let's Give A Damn on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter to keep up with everything. We have so much planned for the coming months and we don't want you to miss a thing! If you love what we're doing, consider supporting us on Patreon! We can't do this without you. Lastly, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Have an amazing week, friends! Keep giving a damn. Love y'all!

I'm at The Groundlings Theatre for an Improv class. We're doing two-person scenes when our instructor says it's time for a drill. “This next exercise is a way to go deeper into your characters, fast.” For each pair, he instructs one person to start with a mundane statement about the other. The second person repeats the statement and adds something about what it means. Then it goes back to the first person to repeat the added-on part of the statement and add something else about what that means. Kymberlee: Carl, you look lonely standing here by the punchbowl all by yourself. Carl: I look lonely standing here by the punchbowl all by myself, and what that means is I'm not very good at social events. K: You're not very good at social events, and what that means is you prefer to have fun where you don't have to talk to people. C: I prefer to have fun where I don't have to talk to people, and what that means is I'm really into gaming. And so on it goes, until the instructor says, “Scene!” to end the exercise. That simple made-up scene gives us lots of information about our characters in only a couple of sentences. In our world, we as communicators have so much we want to share. But sometimes we get stuck in expressing the meat of it in a way that resonates with our audience. When you tap into your feelings, you get to the heart of your story faster! My guest today, Jane Lui, knows all about storytelling in a variety of ways. She does it through singing, composing, acting, producing, and so much more. In this episode, she talks about how she brings stories to life through her work with emotion leading the way and answers questions like: In what ways can you start to build your story if you're stuck? And how can you make your story more interesting for your audience? What you will learn in this episode: What really lies behind the magic of storytelling How you can structure your story to get people's attention How you can bring out the layers and multiple facets of your story Who is Jane? Jane Lui is a singer, songwriter, composer, and actress who goes by the stage name Surrija (sur-rye-ya). Originally from Hong Kong, she grew up playing piano. She immigrated to the Bay area and started listening to everything from 1930s oldies to 1990s Bjork. After obtaining her Bachelor of Music in Choral Conducting, Jane released three albums on Youtube that gained a strong following. Then she evolved into her self-titled concept album SURRIJA based on Picasso's lovers and demonstrated her own growth as both a woman and musician, from classical training to electro-pop artistry. The album, which received a 2021 Best Pop Album nomination at the San Diego Music Awards, features drummer Matt Chamberlain who has also worked with artists such as David Bowie and Fiona Apple. In addition to Chamberlain, Jane also collaborated with Kate Earl, Melissa Polinar, Son Lux, Tom Brousseau, Vienna Teng, and more. Currently, she's a cast member and co-music director of Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band. She also composed for the theater productions All's Well That Ends Well and Secret in the Wings. Links and Resources: SURRIJA @janelui on Twitter @surrija on Instagram @surrija on Facebook Storytelling School Website @storytellingschool on Instagram @storytellingSchool on Facebook

It's official: Amy Lilley is back with a new offering! The SAMA nominated artist (Best Pop Album) and former restaurateur (Raptor Room) released her latest single, ‘Video Games', on Friday, 29 April 2022. The song is an ode to her childhood pastime, where she found solace gaming after school. The song comes from her upcoming EP, 'Petrichor', which doesn't yet have a release date. Carl Wastie called Amy Lilley on Saturday, 30 April 2022 to find out more about ‘Video Games', get an update on whether she'll be heading back into hospitality, and to try get a date of release for 'Petrichor'. Meanwhile, 'Video Games' is available across all good streaming platforms. Click here to get it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Roger the Wild Child Show, we are joined by Platinum Canadian/Jamaican recording artist and songwriter, Kreesha Turner!  Kreesha Turner was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Raised in both Canada and Jamaica, she began her musical career after a successful audition with Virgin Records. She signed a record deal with the Capitol Music Group, under which the Virgin imprint operates. Concurrently, EMI Music Canada signed her to more effectively tap into the Canadian market.She has released two albums in Canada. Her first album Passion (2008) spawned singles "Bounce With Me," "Lady Killer" and "Don't Call Me Baby". The latter became the No. 1 most played song (by a Canadian) on Canadian radio in 2008 and became her very first number one single on Billboard's U.S. Hot Dance Club Play. During this year, she was nominated for two Juno Awards for "Best New Artist" and "Best Pop Album of The Year." Her second double disc studio album, Tropic Electric (2011) saw Turner alter her public image and return to her original sound. She released three moderately successful singles "Rock Paper Scissors," "I Could Stay,"[1] and "Love Again."[2] which gained her another Juno Award Nomination for "Best R&B Album."Throughout Turner's career, she has been well known for her style and image. She's been ranked on Complex magazine list of "25 Sexiest International Singers You've Never Heard Of" and Much Music's "Sexiest Girls list" in 2008. She has been featured on multiple major Canadian magazine covers and starred in a national Kit Kat campaign. Her music has been featured on major network television shows such as, "Entourage", "Desperate Housewives", "Ugly Betty", "Gossip Girl", "The Hills", "Keeping Up With the Kardashians", "Smash", "Lipstick Jungle" and "Brothers & Sisters".*******Roger the Wild Child Show is streamed live every Wednesday and Sunday nights at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.  The show is rebroadcasted on 20+ different podcast platforms. Roger is joined by co-hosts Darin Scheff and former Playboy Playmate, Deborah Driggs.  Also, YouTube sensation Frankie MacDonald gives us weather every Sunday night!  Each week they talk with musicians, celebrities, and influencers in the entertainment world.Check out the video/audio podcasts and the rest of our links LinkTree https://linktr.ee/wildchildradio

Guest: Matthew Mole At the virtual 27th annual South African Music on Saturday, 31 July 2021, Matthew Mole took home the win for his single, ‘Keep It Together'. Last year Matthew Mole won Best Pop Album at SAMA26 for ‘Ghost'. The single stresses facing up to a difficult season in your life and, rather than giving up, realising the value in what you can take away from it by pushing through. While squarely falling into the pop genre, the artist says he “pictures some tropical island when hearing the song”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's K-Pop star is 악뮤(AKMU) AKMU known as Akdong Musician is a sibling duo consisting of Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Su-hyun who debuted under YG Entertainment in April 2014 with studio album Play after winning Audition Program 'K-pop Star 2'. Their debut album Play was well received by the public and critics, having sold more than 6.9 million downloads, and was awarded "Best Pop Album" in the 12th Korean Music Awards. Today, we talk about AKMU's recent song and the history of hit songs. Let's check their 'B-Side Track' Sam and Samuel recommend as well!

Josh Wantie is back with a brand new single and his first new music for 2021, as he releases ‘Lose Myself. Josh Wantie had a great start to 2020 releasing his ‘Lifeline' EP in late January and soon thereafter receiving a SAMA nomination for “Best Pop Album” for the release. Wantie, regarded as one of SA's finest Pop artists, ended 2020 with the release of his biggest single to date teaming up with one of the UK's top singer-songwriters, Conor Maynard, on the single ‘Never Let Me Go'. The single received high rotation play across local radio and charted on some of the biggest radio stations reaching #1 on Algoa FM's Top 30 and charting in the Top 5 on East Coast Radio's Top 40, Jacaranda FM's Top 20 charts, and 5FM's Pop Top 10 chart.

Josh Wantie is back with a brand new single and his first new music for 2021, as he releases ‘Lose Myself. Josh Wantie had a great start to 2020 releasing his ‘Lifeline' EP in late January and soon thereafter receiving a SAMA nomination for “Best Pop Album” for the release. Wantie, regarded as one of SA's finest Pop artists, ended 2020 with the release of his biggest single to date teaming up with one of the UK's top singer-songwriters, Conor Maynard, on the single ‘Never Let Me Go'. The single received high rotation play across local radio and charted on some of the biggest radio stations reaching #1 on Algoa FM's Top 30 and charting in the Top 5 on East Coast Radio's Top 40, Jacaranda FM's Top 20 charts, and 5FM's Pop Top 10 chart.

Stacey and J Sbu managed to catch up with Tresor, who is a multi-platinum selling artist and three-time award winner for Best Pop Album at the SAMAs, about his new project with the Scorpion Kings. A celebration of African music in all its glory with Tresor, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small

Beautiful Tamela is truly a world citizen. She is a multicultural singer songwriter from Costa Rica and Sweden.  In 2012 Tamela was nominated for a Latin Grammy  as a composer and 2014 she won the ACAM Musical Prize for Best Pop Album in Costa Rica. She has so many wise words and delivers her message in "What Matters Most to You?" with firm and contagious belief. We also get to hear two songs in this inspiring episode. Links to Tamela and the content in this episode:https://www.instagram.com/tamelamusic/ https://www.youtube.com/user/Tamelamusic https://www.facebook.com/tamelamusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/72R1cUzjRsy7Ge0bMhuI04 http://tamelamusic.co/ Photographer:  Franklin Liranzo Songs in this episode:"Hoy solo estás tú"Music and Lyrics : Tamela Hedström och Noel Schajris "Murió nuestro amor "Music and Lyrics : Tamela Hedström

Emm Gryner talking about her life in music, working with David Bowie, collaborating with astronaut Chris Hadfield on a cover version of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" with David Bowie. Gryner started her music career in Toronto, working office jobs during the day while honing her live show in small, local clubs by night. Gryner entered her original song "Wisdom Bus" in a nationwide songwriting contest sponsored by Standard Broadcasting, and won. With the money from this prize, she recorded an album called The Original Leap Year and released it on her own Dead Daisy Records. The album attracted the attention of Violent Femmes producer, Warren Bruleigh. Bruleigh passed the album onto an exec at Mercury Records who signed Gryner. The result was Public, a Britpop-inspired album that yielded a hit in Canada called "Summerlong." Several tours followed, with Ron Sexsmith, Bernard Butler, Rufus Wainwright and others. After Universal Music took over Mercury Records, Gryner was dropped from the label and returned to her own Dead Daisy Records. She released several albums, two of which went on to be nominated for Best Pop Album of the Year at the Juno Awards. During this time, Gryner moved to New Paltz, NY and Los Angeles to write and tour. She also took a job singing and playing keyboards in David Bowie’s band.[8] The gig saw Gryner performing with Bowie at Glastonbury Festival, on Later with Jools Holland and other venues around America and Europe. She appears on Bowie at the Beeb, a live album. After leaving Bowie’s band, Gryner moved to Montreal and released an album called Songs of Love and Death which was made up of cover versions of Irish songs by The Undertones, The Virgin Prunes, Horslips, Thin Lizzy, The Thrills and others. Recorded in a house she shared with Kate McGarrigle, the album attracted the attention of Irish media. Gryner found a champion in Pat Egan, a legendary promoter and manager based in Dublin, and he set up her first shows. In 2005, Gryner signed Atlantic Canadian indie band In-Flight Safety. The band went on to receive national acclaim, capture several awards and receive a Juno nomination for Best Video of the Year in 2007. Gryner subsequently signed Toronto songwriter Royal Wood and released his album, A Good Enough Day through Dead Daisy. In 2006, Gryner released The Summer of High Hopes produced by Nathan Larson. The album was released in Canada and later in Ireland on the heels of a performance at Oxegen Festival.

Indigenous in Music with Larry K – Mimi O’Bonsawin in our Spotlight Interview (Pop) July 7, 2019 - by Larry K - Leave a Comment Welcome to Indigenous in Music! This week Larry welcomes into our Spotlight from Northern Ontario, singer, songwriter, performer “Mimi O’Bonsawin.” She currently holds the title for “Best Pop Album” for her album “Trillium” at this year “Indigenous Music Awards.” Find her on the web at mimi.ca. Also music from Mimi O’Bonsawin, Janet Panic, Jace Martin, Shauit, Sly Mestokosho, Axel Krygier, Chris Ferree, Fiebre Amarilla, Jamie Prado, XenOart, Brule, Robbie Robertson, Twin Flames, STOiK, Jah’kota, Plex, Drezus, QVLN, Q&O, OVEOUS, Amaru Tribe, Nhattyman, Frank Waln, Kodi Denoyer, Elastic Bond, Bajofondo, Tara Williamson, Jasmine Netsena, Campo, Joey Stylez, Carsen Gray, Brule, Irv Lyons Jr., Redbone, Cary Morin, The Deeds, Tracy Bone Bomba Estereo, Solagua and much much more. Visit us on our website IndigenousinMusic.com for a free issue of the SAY Magazine, featuring our guests, we also have underwriting opportunities available. Indigenous in Music, a non-profit, section 501c(3).

Rob Ruha won four awards, Ria Hall was named Best Female Artist, Alien Weaponry took out Best Music Video, Troy Kingi won Best Pop Album, and Seth Haapu won Best Songwriter at the 11th Annual Waiata Māori Music Awards in Hastings.

Gayle Skidmore could be described as a serial songwriter, a nonstop touring machine, and one of the most talented singer-songwriters I've had the pleasure of knowing. She's won multiple awards from the San Diego Music Awards, including Best Pop Album and Best in Pop, as well as De Best Singer-Songwriter van het Groene Hart in The Netherlands. She's a master of 22 instruments and has 21 releases under her belt (at the time of this podcast). Check her music out at www.gayleskidmore.com  Books recommended by Gayle: Tennyson: PoemsThe Prophet by Kahlil Gibram Best inexpensive purchase: Columbus Washboard Watch Her Newest Music Video for "Pale Ghosts" here: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY3yVHfin78[/embed]

Seven-time San Diego Music Award nominee Gayle Skidmore has written over 2000 songs since she began songwriting at the age of 8. Her natural ability and innate passion for music made her music career inevitable, and her tumultuous life has given her plenty of inspiration. Translating her experiences into song has been more than just personally fulfilling. Gayle Skidmore won Best Pop in the 2015 San Diego Music Awards, Best Pop Album for “Sleeping Bear” in 2014, and Best Singer-Songwriter in 2013. Classically trained on the piano from the age of 4, Gayle Skidmore also plays over 20 other instruments, including the mountain dulcimer, banjo, folk harp and balalaika. Stefano Fucili is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, composer and arranger who collaborated with Lucio Dalla, his producer in the late nineties, writing with and for Dalla the song Anni Luce in 2001 from the so-called Luna Matana. Composer of instrumental pieces from folk, pop, celtic, rock sound. Songwriters Guild Live is a weekly radioshow in Amsterdam, focussed on singers who write songs. This week your host was Ro Halfhide.

Gayle Skidmore  sings in the line between artistry and accessibility, between whimsy and earworms, between what is and what can fantastically be. She is a seven-time San Diego Music Award nominee who has written over 2000 songs and released 20 albums. Among her many accolades are Best Pop in the 2015 San Diego Music Awards, Best Pop Album for “Sleeping Bear” in 2014, and Best Singer-Songwriter in 2013.Classically trained on the piano from the age of 4, a songwriter from the age of 8, she tours, records and also plays over 20 other instruments.  She has opened for Jason Mraz, Lisa Loeb, Steve Martin, Sean and Sara Watkins, Sam Phillips, and recorded withThe Softlightes, Bushwalla, Jason Mraz and Tyrone Wells among others.  She is ready to release her first full length vinyl album this year and of course, it will have a coloring book.   The Slants call themselves “the first and only all-Asian American dance rock band in the world” because they are, and “the band that must not be named” because the US Patent office and the courts will not let them copyright their name.  Regardless of what they call themselves, The Portland-based band  blows away venues with catchy dance beats, strong hooks, and wild, over the top live shows  that combine 80’s driven synth pop with hard-hitting indie and addictive dance rhythms which fans affectionately call “Chinatown Dance Rock.”  They’ve won “Album of the Year” and “Editor’s Choice” from dozens of magazines, including LA Weekly, Shojo Beat,Village Voice, City Beat, and Rockwired.  When not playing and recording the band works to help  marginalized communities, leading discussions on race and identity, and raising awareness of social justice issues. 

The Red Button is made up of Los Angeles-based singer-songwriters Seth Swirsky and Mike Ruekberg. The two met in 2004, when Seth was recording his first solo album, Instant Pleasure (The album went on to win Best Pop Album at the 2005 Los Angeles Music Awards) So, they got together and started writing and recording songs. Their goal was to write melodies and lyrics that were timeless but fresh -- songs that were catchy but substantial. They found that Swirsky's tuneful optimism balanced nicely with Ruekberg's pessimistic but passionate style. The songs featured are: 01- Cruel Girl 02- She's About To Cross My Mind 04- Hopes Up 05- Free http://www.theredbutton.net