Today we chat with singer songwriter Trace! She chats about her finding her identity as a singer, her super famous legendary singing Mom, being signed to Ultra and what is involved in being signed to a label, getting 31 million hits on her songs on Spotify and seeing the behind the scenes of Spotify for Artists as well as her upcoming gig at the Troubadour for Fan Girl Cafe! We really enjoyed this chat! The post Trace – Singer Songwriter appeared first on idobi ....
Jan 27, 2022•28 min
Today we chat with music photographer and Fan Girl Cafe founder Betsy Martinez! Betsy chats with us about her new awesome music Cafe concept opening in Los Angeles as well as her upcoming Fan Girl Cafe event at The Troubadour on 27 Feb 2022 featuring performances by Jan, Trace, Kat Cunning, Alicia Blue and Noah Vonne! And guess what? Our very own Jess Bowen is hosting the show with Megan Holiday!! Couldn’t be more fun. TICKETS – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fan-girl-cafe-presents-jax-kat-cunning...
Jan 20, 2022•30 min
This week we have a chinwag about Jess’s hilarious experience using an app to help her fall asleep and the amount of money Mariah Carey makes from one Christmas song. Afterward we chat with RCA singer/songwriter Chloe Lilac, who tells us about her experience growing up in Brooklyn, getting signed to a major label at a young age and her EP ‘Douchebag’ The post Chloe Lilac – Singer Songwriter appeared first on idobi ....
Jan 13, 2022•43 min
This week we have a chinwag about the world of sound engineers on tour and why we feel there are so few females in that position. Afterward, we chat with Memphis native Amanda Davis, FOH (front of house) engineer for Janelle Monáe and Tegan and Sara. Amanda tells us about her first job as an audio engineer working at a church, to then working on a cruise ship, to getting a phone call from Janelle Monáe’s tour and production manager informing her that Monáe wanted a female FOH, and the rest is hi...
Dec 30, 2021•38 min
Today’s guest is Kiiara! This week we chinwag about the ups and downs of the music and entertainment industry, and the affects it has on its artists. Afterward we chat with singer/songwriter Kiiara about her hit single “Gold”, her experience working with Chester Bennington and Linkin Park, her newest release “Happy Hour” with Felix Cartal, and so much more! The post Kiiara – Singer Songwriter appeared first on idobi ....
Dec 23, 2021•42 min
DJ Sydney Blu – Sydney talks about how she got started on Ableton, producing dance music, being on the books of big booking agencies vs small, founding 23 by 23 in an amazing effort to increase the amount of females on labels in the dance world, working with Native Instruments and creating a new dance category for underground music at the Juno Awards! The post DJ Sydney Blu – Deadmau5, Roger Sanchez, 23 by 23, Juno Awards appeared first on idobi ....
Dec 16, 2021•34 min
What a legend Patty Anne Miller is! As a drummer she has performed with amazing acts such as CeeLo Green, Quinn XCII, Zara Larsson, performed at the Super Bowl with Beyonce, starred in feature film “Bill and Ted Face the Music” and been a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance! Patty chats with us about her journey through the music industry coming from Berklee College of Music through to performing at huge events such as the Super Bowl! www.babesbehindthebeats.com Instagram – @babesbehindtheb...
Dec 09, 2021•49 min
We had an awesome chat this week with Reggae Singer Songwriter Vana Liya! Vana made a serendipitous arrival on the national music scene after she posted several ukulele covers of popular reggae songs to social media, which garnered the support of top original artists and led to a 2018 record deal with L.A.-based LAW Records. She has since been quickly earning a reputation among many of her well-established musical peers as a solid collaborator who always brings a fresh take and positive energy t...
Dec 02, 2021•26 min
This week we have a good old fashioned chin wag with each other about Taylor Swift re recording her old albums to get around contractual obligations, Bowie's first realisation that she has and has probably many times before, experienced sexism in the DJ world, Jess and her experience with the male dominated drumming industry and Bowie's wild plane ride landing on one wheel then instantly taking off again! The post Chinwag Time – Taylor Swift, Sexism in the DJ world, rejected plane landings! appe...
Nov 25, 2021•26 min
This week we chat with Chrissy Costanza - lead singer of Against the Current and the voice of the League of Legends anthem! Chrissy chats about her work with Riot Games, her gaming show on Venn, her journey through the music industry including catching the attention of Fueled by Ramen, touring and more! The post Chrissy Costanza – Against the Current, League of Legends appeared first on idobi ....
Nov 18, 2021•54 min
This week we had such an awesome chat with Vi from Destroy Boys! She talked about how the band have built themselves up from scratch - sending out hundreds of demos with no responses to now having management and selling out multiple shows around the country! Vi also tells us about auditioning band members, being on the road and the band's songwriting process. The post Vi – Destroy Boys appeared first on idobi ....
Nov 11, 2021•36 min
Today we chat with keyboardist and vocalist of Mother Mother, Jasmin Parkin! We had such an awesome chat with Jasmin - she told us all about how they recently blew up on Tik Tok (without them knowing!), how that has translated into going on tour, their upcoming music and how she no joke, took up jazz piano because her name was Jas! It certainly worked out for her though! This is an interview not to be missed! The post Jasmin Parkin – Keyboardist, Vocalist, Mother Mother appeared first on idobi ....
Nov 04, 2021•33 min
This week we chat with singer songwriter, Noah Vonne! Noah was raised in the musical heartland of Texas, where she forged an original sound that blends elements of rock, soul, blues, and pop. She chats about growing up performing in Mega Churches, studying music business at Belmont and how that has translated into the music business, writing music and doing co writes! The post Noah Vonne – Singer Songwriter appeared first on idobi ....
Oct 28, 2021•20 min
This week we chat to singer/songwriter and creator Jaci Butler. Jaci tells us all about her life from touring with her first band starting at the age of 12, to her experience on American Idol, to now having a massive social media following and how she utilizes platforms like TikTok for her music career. She also tells us about her most recent single, “Breakup Season” which is available now on all streaming platforms! www.babesbehindthebeats.com The post Jaci Butler – Singer Songwriter Creator ap...
Oct 21, 2021•30 min
This week Jess & Bowie chat about the rise in popularity of in ear monitors, the benefits and disadvantages to using them as well as live production preparation. Jess also talks about her production preparation for upcoming gigs with the Summer Set! The post In Ear Monitors & Live Production appeared first on idobi .
Oct 14, 2021•30 min
This week we chat with amazing Australian Singer Songwriter Gordi! Gordi tells us about how she got signed in the USA, her journeys through life including coming to terms with her sexuality, writing her album in country NSW, working with Troye Sivan, performing at the Sydney Opera House, tours with Bon Iver and Monsters & Men as well as her quitting being a doctor to pursue music full time, only to have COVID hit and go back to being an ER doctor to help in the crisis. The post Gordi – Austr...
Oct 07, 2021•39 min
Singer Songwriter Jaime Wyatt tells us about signing her first record label as a teenager, achieving early success before losing that deal and being put through the music-industry wringer, battling a nasty drug addiction and serving close to a year in L.A. county jail for robbing her heroin dealer. She's got an amazing story and is an incredible singer songwriter. The post Jaime Wyatt – Singer Songwriter Guitarist appeared first on idobi ....
Sep 30, 2021•48 min
This week we chat with singer/songwriter Shiragirl. Shira tells us about having her own stage on Warped Tour (which hosted artists such as Paramore & Joan Jett), starting Gritty in Pink, her bands latest single “Antisocial Media”, & more! The post Shiragirl – Singer/Songwriter, Gritty in Pink Founder appeared first on idobi .
Sep 16, 2021•41 min
This week we do ROUND 2 with our mate and amazing singer songwriter, Tessa Violet. Tessa chats about her upcoming show at the Roxy, being extremely busy in quarantine with Twitch & live streams, working on her new album and festival gigs including 8123 Fest! The post Tessa Violet – Round 2! appeared first on idobi .
Sep 09, 2021•26 min
This week we chat to audio engineer, playback tech, and tour manager, Jess Jacobs. Jess works with artists such as Tessa Violet, Pussy Riot, Ella Mai, Sylvan Esso & more. She breaks down exactly what each job entails, including how she recently built a playback rig for Sylvan Esso. All this and more! The post Jess Jacobs – Audio Engineer, Playback Tech (Tessa Violet, Pussy Riot, Sylvan Esso) appeared first on idobi ....
Sep 02, 2021•30 min
This week we have our very own Jess Bowen from the Summer Set as our guest! Jess tells us about a new documentary she’s featured in called “Count Me In” on Netflix (released Aug 24), as well as giving the inside scoop on The Summer Set getting back together!! The post Jess Bowen – Drummer (the Summer Set) appeared first on idobi .
Aug 26, 2021•24 min
Lindsey Byrnes, music creative director and photographer for Tegan and Sara, Paramore, Rolling Stone Magazine, Atlantic Records, Sony, Billboard, Thrasher Magazine and more. The post Lindsey Byrnes – Creative Director & Photographer (Tegan & Sara, Paramore, Rolling Stone Magazine) appeared first on idobi ....
Aug 19, 2021•49 min
This week we chat with Chrissy Costanza who first rose to fame as the lead singer of Against the Current and has since become one of the most recognizable female voices in gaming! Chrissy talks about being signed to Fueled by Ramen, working with Riot Games for League of Legends, Against the Current and her work with the Venn gaming network! www.babesbehindthebeats.com Instagram – @babesbehindthebeats Youtube – www.youtube.com/babesbehindthebeats The post Chrissy Costanza – Singer Songwriter from...
Aug 11, 2021•54 min
We had the joy of interviewing Broadway and West End performer, Caroline O'Connor! She chats with us about her incredible life from training with the Royal English Ballet in London to playing Nini Legs in Baz Luhrmann’s film Moulin Rouge, performing at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, being nominated for an Olivier award, performing the lead in Chicago on Broadway, performing the BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall for Stephen Sondheim’s 80th Birthday Concert, creating three one woman shows ...
Aug 05, 2021•29 min
This week we chat to Jena Rose, a pop singer/songwriter from Plano, Texas. Jena tells us about learning piano at age 5, writing songs by age 9, and playing her first shows at the age of 12. She also chats with us about the Cuban American elements in her music, as well as her newest single “Checkmate” and the inspiration behind the song. The post Jena Rose, Pop Singer/Songwriter appeared first on idobi ....
Jul 29, 2021•19 min
This week we chat to drummer and singer/songwriter Hayley Brownell. Hayley tells us about her journey in the industry from playing with artists like Conan Gray, Cailin Russo, to currently playing for Olivia Rodrigo. She also tells us about her solo project, Changeling. The post Hayley Brownell – Drummer (Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray, Cailin Russo) appeared first on idobi ....
Jul 22, 2021•30 min
This week we chat with Lizzie Curious, a singer/songwriter, house music producer and DJ from Brighton, UK. Lizzie has two Billboard Number One hits to her name, and she tells us about getting featured on tracks, toplining, growing and connecting with her fans live-streaming through twitch, and so much more. The post Lizzie Curious – DJ, Singer/Songwriter/Producer appeared first on idobi ....
Jul 15, 2021•38 min
This week we chat to Tadia Taylor, an independent Event Producer and Project Manager with a focus in Music Festivals, Experiential Marketing, Corporate Event Production, and Artist Relations. She is also the Director of Programs & Partnerships for Diversify the Stage. Tadia tells us about all these different roles and how they play a huge part in putting some of your favorite festivals together, such as Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle, and more. Follow us! Instagram: @babesbehindthebeats Tw...
Jul 01, 2021•29 min
This week we chat with Laura Escudé who is an American artist, certified music technology trainer, entrepreneur, and live show designer. She has programmed and designed shows for artists including Kanye West, Jay Z, Cirque Du Soleil, as well as composed and performed string arrangements for Kanye West and Jay Z. The post Laura Escudé, Live Show Designer (Kanye West, Cirque du Soleil, Charli XCX) appeared first on idobi ....
Jun 24, 2021•29 min
Eva Gardner, renowned bass player, has performed and toured with a huge amount of artists including none other than Pink, Gwen Stefani, Cher, Tegan & Sara, Moby and Veruca Salt. Jess and Bowie chat with Eva about how she got into the music business, her life on the road with Pink, and working in Vegas! Eva also shares her new release with Jess and Bowie, "Love & Drugs"! The post Eva Gardner appeared first on idobi ....
Jun 17, 2021•53 min
