Prianca RA
Prianca RA is a artist, singer and songwriter from the UK. Her debut single, 'Spacecraft Burnout' is being released at the end of 2021. Pre save here https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/priancara/spacecraft-burnout
Dec 18, 2021•39 min
About To Drop!
'About To Drop!' is a podcast where we interview indie artists about new music they are about to release. I’m your host, Bhauraw Avhad, aka VRTIGO. I’m a pop producer that works with indie artists and songwriters to create, record, and release new music. I’ve found that I have a lot of similar conversations with newer, indie artists and I thought itd be useful for us to hear about other artists processes, struggles, stories, and best practices. Hopefully you find something useful for your own career and at the least, find a new artist whos music you can check out.
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Caroline Gustavsson
Caroline is an artist, songwriter, musician and owner of the publishing company Minda Songs. She has been working as a professional songwriter since 2011, awarded with both gold & platinum for her works. Her songs have been performed by artist from around the world, like Asia, Europe and USA. 2018 Caroline released her debut single as an artist, called ”Breaking down my walls”. carolinegustavsson.com open.spotify.com/artist/7BXh8a9gHckUDQFUUoDXl1?si=CtEqPYnIR0CLzqcLgxpNdg facebook.com/caroli...
Dec 14, 2021•53 min
Saylem
Saylem is a multi-genre solo artist whose songs range across a spectrum of pop, rock, and hiphop. Inspired by a love of all things horror, Saylem likes to make it dancey but keep it creepy. youtube.com/c/SAYLEM instagram.com/saylemofficial open.spotify.com/artist/3k9x8Vn9c3Ik1jNDfVOUpc?si=9gHyMCm4QK6D3zf9f4JRmQ&dl_branch=1
Sep 23, 2021•30 min
Tom Callahan
Tom Callahan is a 35 year music industry veteran has been at the forefront of most every music business change, and in several instances was the catalyst. He has the vital old school business etiquette and connections that are necessary, combined with the new school know how and expertise that is relevant to build a foundation to succeed. He began his career as a touring musician before transitioning into executive record promotion positions at Indie label powerhouses Enigma Records, I.R.S. Reco...
Sep 21, 2021•48 min
Kelaska
Kelaska is a singer-songwriter from Ct. Her music blends fresh waves of indie pop with honest story telling. kelaska.com youtube.com/user/kelaska3 https://open.spotify.com/artist/0t9faKnVaGJnirIkIKguT5?si=W6nSedc2TZGQWIEl183UIA&dl_branch=1 instagram.com/kelaska_
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Jaison Jeyaventhan
I am a singer-songwriter and producer from North West London, England. I've also just finished studying Music at university and I'd love to go into a profession where I can keep creating music in all forms! facebook.com/jaisonjeymusic instagram.com/jaisonjeyaventhan/ twitter.com/jaisonjey open.spotify.com/artist/6xNLGWJDR2DxCJVEvVMHzV
Aug 19, 2021•39 min
Saturn Lane returns
Deemed “a unique crossover between Amy Lee, Sara Bareilles and Kelly Clarkson”, pop singer-songwriter Saturn Lane has been working from the start to find her artistic voice. The young artist discovered her passion for music at just 2 years old and at the age of 6 she also found her love for performing. By the age of 9, Saturn was already writing original songs, drawing lots of inspiration from the success of her late grandfather, WMCA “Good Guy” Rock-n-Roll Radio Hall of Famer Jack Spector. Foll...
Aug 12, 2021•31 min
KIA
Dutch and Indonesian singer soulwriter KIA is an authentic artist based in Los Angeles whose soulful sound and memorable timbre is ready to be heard. Much like her own mixed heritage, her music is a blend of various genres; a base of neo-soul with a strong emphasis on pop and touches of jazz, funk, hip-hop, and R&B. KIA’s music has been described as “deep and hypnotic” (Buzz-Music LA), “…upper echelon of today’s soul wave.” (Xttrawave). kiamusic.nl fb.com/KIAmusicofficial instagram.com/kiakn...
Aug 05, 2021•40 min
Ma and Pa
Ma and Pa are a husband/ wife duo with 5 daughters who are just starting to make music together. Emily plays writes music and sings, and Jason plays guitar, songs, and produces. Their music reflects their stage in life and their music is relatable to parents and other long-term couples, focusing on the themes of love over fear, struggle and commitment, and finding contentment in our ordinary lives. Pre-Save 'I'm Not Afraid': https://ditto.fm/im-not-afraid-ma-and-pa Instagram.com/maandpamusic Tik...
Jul 19, 2021•43 min
LaVance Colley
LaVance Colley is a singer songwriter who’s worked with John Legend, Shawn Mendes, and Beyoncé. He’s sung BGVs on the the Voice, Dancing with the Stars and has toured all over the world. LaVanceColley.com https://open.spotify.com/album/3TCL0JD0xHo5xF9lt8N9FN?si=RQbapRulSa-LFB1jmT8WPA&dl_branch=1
Jul 01, 2021•59 min
Sof
As one of last year’s most exciting independent artists to emerge, Sof has begun forging a unique path in the pop music realm. After her emotional cover of Britney Spears’, “Criminal” went viral on YouTube, Sof began drawing the attention of listeners across the globe, receiving millions of views and hundreds of thousands of shares on TikTok. Her debut single, “Inertia,” released in November of 2019, garnered praise from critics and fans with NJ.com calling the track “infectious” and pinning her...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Marcus Spence
This is a special episode of the show. Marcus Spence is a music industry veteran and entrepreneur. Over the years he has had many roles, including the label head at Mosely Music, head of A&R at Cinq Music, managing artists and actors, and has now branched out into the NFT space as well as some other non-music ventures. I learned a lot just from listening to his anecdotes and insights. If you're an indie artist, this one is a must-watch (or listen).
May 13, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Saturn Lane
Deemed “a unique crossover between Amy Lee, Sara Bareilles and Kelly Clarkson”, pop singer-songwriter Saturn Lane has been working from the start to find her artistic voice. The young artist discovered her passion for music at just 2 years old and at the age of 6 she also found her love for performing. By the age of 9, Saturn was already writing original songs, drawing lots of inspiration from the success of her late grandfather, WMCA “Good Guy” Rock-n-Roll Radio Hall of Famer Jack Spector. Foll...
Apr 26, 2021•44 min
Sarah Tay
Sarah Tay is an opera singer turned singer songwriter. She is passionate about people living their truth as well as mental health awareness. instagram.com/sarahtaymusic open.spotify.com/album/5s0idVM0ZXgmATdBJeLYFc?si=nXj-XN0CSfOUE-5XPWYkyQ&utm_source=copy-link
Apr 22, 2021•52 min
Jon Pattie
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jon Pattie is back and rocketing forward with the second volume of his Reflections series. Reflections: Vol. II portrays Pattie’s battle with depression, understanding the complicated dynamics of relationships and life, trusting his inner voice, and his continued hopeful spirit of what’s yet to come. Reflections: Vol. II takes the sound of legends like John Mayer and Bon Iver and blends them with today’s best mainstream artists like Alec Benjamin and Jon Bellion...
Apr 08, 2021•41 min
EGO
Born in Wilmington NC, but grew up in a small town called Mt. Clare in WV. Got into music when I met my S/O- have always been active in music but no one ever supported and helped with my dream until then. As a kid was in all-state band and choir and a couple years ago was working at Bandland as a repair tech while working on music on my lunch breaks. I now live in LA working as a bartender and make synth pop music with my S/O who is a musician and videographer. ego-music.co...
Mar 18, 2021•44 min
Amber Kaminga
Amber Kamminga is not scared to tell an honest story. Even though she is a country singer at heart, she doesn't shy away from modern Pop influences. Her single 'Name Of Love' made her a winner in the International songwriting competition and got her touring the UK & Nashville in 2019. The heartfelt, tearjerking follow-up single '3AM' was released on January 6. amberkamminga.com instagram.com/amberkamminga facebook.com/amberkammingamusic open.spotify.com/artist/2KGHUlIdPqK6lHBqaKCGYY?si=Lr6u0...
Mar 03, 2021•39 min
Temani
Temani is a singer / songwriter / producer from Cincinnati Ohio. He is 23 years of age and attended Dohn High School also in Cincinnati. He has been singing and performing since the age of 13. At the age of 15 he joined the STARS program which was located in the Elementz Youth Arts Center in Cincinnati. While there he took vocal lessons, made beats and honed his production skills. He also performed in their Motown Tribute as one of the Temptations and went on to become artist in residence at Ele...
Feb 18, 2021•46 min
Hunter Reese
"I write songs that get stuck in your head" Hunter came on for his second interview on the show to share what he's been up to, his new EP, and shared some songwriting tips. iamHunterReece.com facebook.com/iamHunterReece instagram.com/iamHunterReece open.spotify.com/artist/3EEgs9gmWHyVgw210sDTjn...
Feb 04, 2021•40 min
Steel Maggie
Bold, dynamic, and tough as steel, dance pop artist Steel Maggie creates create bittersweet and nostalgic dance pop for the minimally sane, the moderately restless, and the significantly idealistic. Steel Maggie also hosts the Mind Made Wrong podcast where she explores the complex relationship between mental health and creativity, and shares actionable tips and mindset shifts for musicians and artists to leverage their experiences to design their own success. steelmaggiemusic.com open.spotify.co...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 8 min
CAROLINE
CAROLINE is a teen pop singer based in Los Angeles with Southern roots in North Carolina. CAROLINE has been singing, writing songs, and performing her whole life! CAROLINE has also managed an impressive combined 65 million views. Carolines-Music.com tiktok.com/carolines_music instagram.com/carolines_music https://open.spotify.com/track/7t6fqs7cGHThAk4zHxKHBG?si=0tBX43fZTpaaqtVkuX2X3g...
Jan 14, 2021•23 min
Thos. Christopher
Singer/Songwriter. Philadelphia born and raised. Tom is one of the first artists I worked with when I started making a real push to producing music full time. Over the years him and I have worked on a handful of singles, each one being better than the last. In this episode we talk about his journey as a singer songwriter and about the most recent release 'These Days'. s oundcloud.com/thoschristopher tiktok.com/@thos.christopher facebook.com/thomas.delguercio twitter.com/thoschristopher See acast...
Dec 17, 2020•49 min
Lauren Light
Pop Singer-Songwriter, Lauren Light is a force to be Reckoned with. The Berklee grad has played over 800 shows, in over 30 states across the US. Playing a mix of Festivals, Colleges, music venues, and many more. On stage, she artfully crafts the perfect blend of pop, rock, and powerfully soulful vocals. After a trip to CA in 2018, she co-founded a successful Sync Licensing company based in Los Angeles (twoOHsix Music) specializing in custom music for placement in TV, Film, Trailers, and Advertis...
Nov 19, 2020•41 min
Valerie Faye
Valerie Faye is an artist and songwriter from NYC. Her and I sat in my studio to talk about her upcoming debut single 'Not Juliet'. We go into her process and the story behind this song. This single will be preceding an upcoming EP due out in a few weeks that we are currently working on. 'Not Juliet' and the upcoming EP will be available on all major streaming platforms. tiktok.com/@valeriefayemusic instagram.com/valeriefayemusic/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
Nov 12, 2020•26 min
Jordan Perry
Jordan Perry writes music for other people for a living. The excitement of taking another artist’s ideas and turning them into fully realized recordings inspires and challenges him on a daily basis. But in fall 2019 he took on his biggest challenge yet; finding his own sound. When you spend your days creating for others it’s hard to find the time and energy for your own projects. Knowing the only way forward was by MAKING the time, Jordan, as the season’s first flakes of snow began to fall, lo...
Nov 05, 2020•53 min
John Clark
John Clark is an indie/psychedelic rock artist and a real DIY'er. We spoke about his multiple projects, his beginnings in music, and how being a father has impacted his music and career. We spoke a bit about how hes been able to get success on Spotify by himself through organic marketing. deaththerapy.net instagram.com/johnclarkmusic open.spotify.com/artist/6qI3xSLLnXumS2aNE3Rmlo facebook.com/johnanthonyclarkmusic/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
Oct 29, 2020•42 min
JoeJas
JoeJas is a UK based artist and producer. We talked about how he got his start in music, what the scene has been like in the UK and we went into his process of creating music. instagram.com/hairymuffinman/ twitter.com/J0EJAS fatllama.co.uk/ facebook.com/FATTYLLAMA/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
Oct 22, 2020•42 min
Josh Schneider
Josh Schneider is a singer songwriter that writes. produces, and records all his own music. We spoke about his musical journey and how his faith has played an important role in his music. facebook.com/joshjschneider twitter.com/joshjschneider instagram.com/Joshschneidermusic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 15, 2020•44 min
Merlot Embargo
Merlot Embargo is a collective of humans from Los Angeles headed by singer/songwriter and guitarist/producer pair (and wife/husband) Scarlet and Geoff. We write and record out of our home studio and perform throughout Southern California. We spoke about the origins of the group and how they go about creating their music. We also talked about their experience being a performing and recording indie artist. merlotembargo.com facebook.com/merlotembargo/ instagram.com/merlotembargo/ youtube.com/chann...
Oct 08, 2020•52 min
Enoch Yang
Enoch is a pop producer and artist based in the Los Angeles area. We spoke a few months ago about his start in music and how he transitioned over time to production. We also spoke about projects and releases he is currently, or has recently, worked on. facebook.com/enochyangmusic instagram.com/enochyangmusic twitter.com/enochunplugged See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Oct 01, 2020•40 min
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