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Bringin' it Backwards

Adam & Tera Lisickywww.bringinitbackwards.com
Bringin' It Backwards: podcast – giving driven musicians the invaluable insight they need to succeed in the music industry, by revealing how legendary musicians achieved stardom.

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Episodes

Interview with Lyn Lapid

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lyn Lapid over Zoom video! Gold-Certified singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Lyn Lapid releases her long-awaited debut album, BUZZKILL, via Mercury Records—listen HERE . The 12-track album features her recently released singles “ death wish ,” “ i’ll be happy when ,” “ coraline ” and “ buttons ,” as well as the new title track, “buzzkill,” which is unveiled today alongside the official music video—watch HERE . Known for marrying her honest and vulne...

Jun 03, 202532 min

Interview with Elliot James Reay

We had the pleasure of interviewing Elliot James Reay over Zoom video! 23-year-old singer, guitarist, and songwriter Elliot James Reay returns with the irrepressibly upbeat new single, “Who Knew Dancing Was A Sin.” The soulful cut is built on an old school premise: Reay’s partner fears he’s been unfaithful when really he was just out dancing the night away. The song’s music video brings that scenario to life and pays homage to the Northern Soul dancing scene still thriving in Reay’s hometown of ...

May 26, 202524 min

Interview with Christian Hayes

We had the pleasure of interviewing Christian Hayes over Zoom video! Capitol Records recording artist Christian Hayes has poetically drawn on his life experiences growing up in the foothills of Appalachia since his grandfather gifted him his first journal at seven years old. While his debut EP Last I Love You, released in September, followed Hayes’ journey navigating heartbreak and growing up, he’s now offering an upbeat new song underscoring the beauty of finding love in imperfection with “Wild...

Apr 22, 202526 min

Interview with Highly Suspect

We had the pleasure of interviewing Highly Suspect over Zoom video! Never content to follow, Highly Suspect push rock music forward by trusting their instincts and raising a middle finger to everything else. The multi-GRAMMY® Award-nominated and gold-certified band - Johnny Stevens [vocals, guitar], Ryan Meyer [drums, vocals], Rich Meyer [bass, vocals], Matt Kofos [guitar] and Mark Schwartz [keyboards/guitars] - don’t just talk about burning the rules and breaking the mold; they actually do so. ...

Apr 15, 20251 hr

Interview with Bo Staloch

We had the pleasure of interviewing Bo Staloch over Zoom video! Capitol Records will release Bo Staloch’s The Garden, a stunning six-song showcase of visceral alt-folk and Americana. Family means everything to the Austin-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter – it was their unconditional love and support that encouraged him to pour his soul into music while he was still in high school. On the EP’s profound title track, released today, Staloch pays it forward, declaring to the next generation, “...

Apr 07, 202531 min

Interview with Fastball

We had the pleasure of interviewing Fastball over Zoom video! Formed in 1994 in Austin, Texas, Fastball combined a fondness for melodic, Beatles-inspired pop with the alternative aesthetic of late-'90s mainstream rock. Guitarist/vocalist Miles Zuniga, bassist/vocalist Tony Scalzo, and drummer Joey Shuffield — all veterans of Austin's underground rock scene — originally banded together under the name Magneto U.S.A. After signing with Hollywood Records, the musicians changed their name to Fastball...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 9 min

Interview with Cali Tucker

We had the pleasure of interviewing Cali Tucker over Zoom video! Daughter of renowned recording artist LaCosta Tucker and niece of the famed Tanya Tucker, Cali Tucker hails from Nashville, Tennessee and has been hitting full throttle throughout her career. She gained national recognition on Season 6 of The Voice after joining Team Blake and becoming a finalist. Since then, she has risen to prominence as a headlining act in Las Vegas, captivating audiences with her remarkable talent as a live per...

Apr 01, 202550 min

Interview with joan

We had the pleasure of interviewing joan over Zoom video! Beloved alt-pop duo joan, who have garnered over 200 million global streams and more than one million monthly listeners across streaming platforms, have unveiled their latest single "face" via Photo Finish Records. Co-written with Cris Stayton and co-written/produced by joan—Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford—"face" began as an experimental writing session on Zoom. The collaboration quickly turned into something much more personal...

Mar 31, 202543 min

Interview with Sofía Valdés (Sofía Returns!)

We had the pleasure of interviewing Sofía Valdés over Zoom video! Acclaimed Panamanian singer-songwriter Sofía Valdés unveils her anxiously awaited self-titled debut album, Sofía Valdés, out now via Warner Records. In bringing the 10-track album to life, Sofía worked extensively with producers Michael Uzowuru (known for his work on groundbreaking albums like Rosalía’s Motomami and SZA’s Ctrl), Alex Goose (Vince Staples, Childish Gambino) and Carter Lang (SZA, Lykke Li), as well as in-demand musi...

Mar 27, 202539 min

Interview with sym fera

We had the pleasure of interviewing sym fera over Zoom video! Los Angeles-based sym fera are a duo that make atmospheric electronic rock music (reminiscent of early Nine Inch Nails) with an interesting twist - nobody knew who was in the band. This mysterious nature and captivating melodies had intrigued listeners, with their single 11/8 amassing over 400,000 streams. The song was also placed within the hit television series, Ozark, creating further interest in the band. The group recently releas...

Mar 26, 202546 min

Interview with Hudson Thames

We had the pleasure of interviewing Hudson Thames over Zoom video! Prolific songwriter, performer, and actor Hudson Thames has shared his soul-soothing debut album BAMBINO, available to stream now on all DSPs worldwide via Loaded Dice Entertainment. The album is laced with moody pop anthems, deeply emotional ballads, and genuinely timeless songwriting, paying homage to icons like Elton John, Billy Joel, and Paul McCartney. It features standout tracks “Wrong,” “Cold Summer,” “Weight” (feat. Kelse...

Mar 24, 202530 min

Interview with Ziggy Alberts (Ziggy Returns!)

We had the pleasure of interviewing Ziggy Alberts over Zoom video! Ziggy Alberts is no stranger to success, having built a dedicated global following through a combination of steadfast touring, captivating songwriting, and an independent ethos that has seen him thrive without the backing of a major label. An artist who has mastered the acoustic charm of busking and intimate venues to the electrifying energy of sold-out world stages - all as a solo act - Alberts is now entering a new phase of his...

Mar 23, 202554 min

Interview with Liang Lawrence

We had the pleasure of interviewing Liang Lawrence over Zoom video! London-based singer-songwriter Liang Lawrence shares her new single “Kiss My Apocalypse” via The Other Songs. Featuring fuzzy, serotonin-boosting electric guitars, the new song is an unabashed declaration of love and commitment. Lawrence said of the song: “‘Kiss My Apocalypse’ is probably the least casual way you could tell someone that you want to spend the rest of your life with them. I found it refreshing to write a love song...

Jan 22, 202539 min

Interview with BØRNS

We had the pleasure of interviewing BØRNS over Zoom video! Chart-topping, platinum recording artist BØRNS has shared his timeless new EP Honeybee, available to stream now on all DSPs worldwide. The release puts BØRNS’ full spectrum of songwriting on display, paying homage to 60s and 70s icons like Elton John, The Beach Boys, and ELO. Honeybee serves as a continuation of his journey from 2023’s Suddenly, but with a much warmer, uplifting energy after exploring the 6 stages of grief. “This project...

Jan 20, 202546 min

Interview with Slow Joy

We had the pleasure of interviewing Slow Joy over Zoom video! Slow Joy, the solo project of Dallas based, New Mexican born Chicano artist Esteban Flores, is thrilled to announce his first official US headline tour. The February 2025 run has Flores out supporting his Mi Amigo Slow Joy EP, which was released June 7th, 2024 via Mick Music. Produced by Mike Sapone (Oso Oso, The Front Bottoms), the EP earned Slow Joy the “Best New Band” designation in the Dallas Observer’s Annual “Best of Dallas” rou...

Jan 17, 202529 min

Interview with Hinder

We had the pleasure of interviewing Hinder over Zoom video! Lately, Hinder are feeling the intensity of a new energy. Nearly two decades into their career, the multiplatinum band hasn’t just endured as a fixture of modern rock—it’s evolved. The versatile Oklahoma City-based quartet creates emotionally compelling rock, from hard-hitting anthems to subdued, contemplative ballads. Now, the band is looking to the future. With the new single “Live Without It,” a soulful showstopper about letting go a...

Jan 15, 202533 min

Interview with Grace Davies

We had the pleasure of interviewing Grace Davies over Zoom video! Grace Davies unveils her latest single 'Another Night,' a masterfully crafted, feel-good pop anthem which showcases her remarkable vocals and creative talent within songwriting & music production. The track's infectious energy immediately captivates listeners, creating an irresistible and timeless soundscape that will leave you instantly hooked. Crafted in collaboration with producer Paul Whalley & topliner Ben Lythe, 'Ano...

Dec 18, 202440 min

Interview with Haven Madison

We had the pleasure of interviewing Haven Madison over Zoom video! American Idol star, praised as the “next big Pop star” by one of the best-selling music artists in history, Katy Perry, Haven Madison recently released her latest single ‘Obsessed’ via 19 Recordings/BBR Music Group. The song follows the release of Madison’s label-debut EP, Turn Off All The Lights . Most recently teasing the song in her live set, while on tour with New Hope Club, Madison is currently on the Young & Out of Love...

Dec 17, 202425 min

Interview with Atlas Genius

We had the pleasure of interviewing Atlas Genius over Zoom video! Australian-based brothers, Atlas Genius are thrilled to release their new album End of the Tunnel . The band has put together a special recipe for the new collection of songs. Album ingredients: Lost love, guilt, passion, a dash of social commentary, existential crises, reckless abandon, and honest self-criticism. May contain traces of lust. 2024 also marks the 11-year anniversary of the band’s debut album When It Was Now, which f...

Dec 12, 202449 min

Interview with Ira Dean

We had the pleasure of interviewing Ira Dean over Zoom video! Ira Dean, is a multifaceted musician and acclaimed songwriter. Dean’s musical talent became widely recognized when he joined the dynamic country music trio Trick Pony in the late 1990s. Serving as the bassist and contributing vocalist for the group, Dean played a pivotal role in shaping Trick Pony's signature sound. During his time with Trick Pony, Dean co-wrote some of their most successful songs, including "Pour Me," "On a Mission,"...

Dec 02, 202441 min

Interview with Lindsay Ell

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lindsay Ell over Zoom video! Platinum-selling singer, songwriter and musician Lindsay Ell releases her most personal and inspired music to date with her eagerly awaited EP, love myself , out now via Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. The first project that Lindsay Ell has co-produced, love myself marks an artistic evolution in her sound and an awakening in her songwriting. Recorded in Brooklyn with producer Doug Schadt (Maggie Rogers)...

Nov 22, 202448 min

Interview with Amythyst Kiah (Amythyst Kiah Returns!)

We had the pleasure of interviewing Amythyst Kiah over Zoom video! GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah shares her new album, Still + Bright via Rounder Records. Produced by Butch Walker (Taylor Swift, Green Day and Weezer) and recorded at his Nashville studio, the 12-track album is a vital new addition to Kiah’s body of work, one largely dedicated to exploring the struggle and joy of true self-discovery. While her 2021 Wary + Strange details her grief, anger, and abandonment, Still ...

Nov 14, 202445 min

Interview with BabyJake (Jake Returns!)

We had the pleasure of interviewing BabyJake over Zoom video! Florida-born Jake Herring, known professionally as BabyJake, may have appeared to be an overnight success, but his journey to the spotlight was anything but instantaneous. His hit single Cigarettes on Patios took off in 2019, garnering 200M+ streams and earning him a certified gold record and a major label deal. He would release two albums from the same vine, until the upheaval of the pandemic saw him splitting with his label and at a...

Nov 04, 20241 hr 19 min

Interview with Amble

We had the pleasure of interviewing Amble over Zoom video! Rising Irish folk trio Amble unveil their major label debut EP, The Commons, via Warner Records. Listen to it HERE Beloved for their descriptive storytelling, lyrics and powerful live performances, the band just announced their biggest headline tour to date for 2025, including shows at Dublin’s Trinity College and New York’s Bowery Ballroom, which sold out within minutes. The 30+ date run follows the band’s entirely sold-out 2024 headlin...

Nov 01, 202453 min

Interview with Maisy Kay

We had the pleasure of interviewing Maisy Kay over Zoom video! Maisy Kay is a rising star in the music industry with a bold and fascinating new fresh voice in pop music. This singer-songwriter is transforming pop music into her own sub-genre of pop. Moving from a small countryside in England to the heart of Los Angeles, Maisy Kay is a one-of-a-kind musician blending nostalgic dance and pop music magnified through her lyrics and overall inspiration behind every track. As a huge feat, her 2020 sma...

Oct 24, 202431 min

Interview with charlieonnafriday

We had the pleasure of interviewing charlieonnafriday over Zoom video! The 21-year-old singer-songwriter who bobs and weaves freely between alternative, pop, and country, got his start by cooking up genre-busting anthems in his Seattle basement, turning his high school dreams into an impressive reality in DIY terms. His certified platinum hits “ After Hours ” and “ Enough ” have certainly solidified him as one to watch. He’s also opened for heavy-hitters like Tate McRae, Macklemore, and Jesse Mu...

Oct 18, 202420 min

Interview with Capstan

We had the pleasure of interviewing Capstan over Zoom video! To make a mosaic, tiny pieces interlock as a larger picture. In similar fashion, distinct elements coalesce as one in Capstan. The Florida quintet—Anthony Demario [vocals], Joe Mabry [guitar], Harrison Borman [guitar], Andrew “Boz” Bozymowski [bass, vocals], and Scott Fisher [drums]—merge metallic precision with pit-splitting hardcore grooves and the kind of hooks you can’t shake. After amassing tens of millions of streams and earning ...

Oct 14, 202434 min

Interview with Drew Parker

We had the pleasure of interviewing Drew Parker over Zoom video! GRAMMY & CMA Award-nominated country hitmaker and artist Drew Parker shares his debut album ‘Camouflage Cowboy’ via Warner Music Nashville. The album is a personal introduction to Drew Parker as an artist, featuring 14 tracks that offer listeners a heartfelt glimpse into his life as a man, husband, and father. He not only shares his personal beliefs but also reveals the essence of who he is. "I hope it gives you a deeper sense ...

Oct 11, 202444 min

Interview with Åsa Orbison

We had the pleasure of interviewing Åsa Orbison over Zoom video! Originally from Stockholm, Sweden Åsa Orbison had a fondness for music at a young age, where she attended music school in Sweden. Into adulthood, she then transitioned into working in marketing, but later came to the realization that music was always something she ultimately gravitated to and wanted to pursue. Åsa decided to make the move to America when she found love with now husband Roy Orbison Jr! She came back to her musical r...

Oct 07, 202424 min

Interview with Nina Nesbitt

We had the pleasure of interviewing Nina Nesbitt over Zoom video! Singer-songwriter and producer and multi-instrumentalist, Nina Nesbitt releases her new album, Mountain Music . From exceeding a billion streams to being championed by Taylor Swift and playing shows with everyone from Coldplay to Stevie Nicks, Nina’s career has taken her from highlight to highlight. Yet the release of her new album could well be the most significant moment to date. Not only is it a record that leans into an accomp...

Sep 30, 202438 min
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