We had the pleasure of interviewing Peter Cornell over Zoom video! Entrepreneur and singer-songwriter Peter Cornell (Inflatable Soule, Black Market Radio) has always had a passion for three of life’s greatest treasures – family, music, and a really good cup of coffee. Now, Cornell has announced that he is combining all of these loves with the opening of the Cornell Brothers Coffee Espresso Bar in the heart of Historic Downtown Nolensville, TN, as well as the international launch of his premier l...
Aug 14, 2021•36 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Oliver Francis over Zoom video! The Columbia, MO rapper, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Oliver Francis creatively nods to Blade Runner and The Fifth Element as much as he nods to The Weeknd and Travis Scott. Now, he presents a bold blockbuster vision without boundaries. After amassing 100 million-plus streams, selling out shows, and receiving acclaim from Elevator and more, he widens the scope of the genre, fusing sci-fi ambition to gritty trap. “...
Aug 13, 2021•42 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Settle Your Scores over Zoom video! SETTLE YOUR SCORES Announce New LP 'Retrofit' To Be Released on August 20 via Mutant League Records "Retrofit" is the upcoming full-length album from Cincinnati punkers Settle Your Scores. Set for release on August 20 via Mutant League Records, the LP signals a return to their roots, as the band reunited with producer Nick Ingram at Capital House Studio (Hawthorne Heights) who previously recorded their debut album. The band ...
Aug 12, 2021•31 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jim Fairchild and Jacob Snider of Small Isles over Zoom video! The new instrumental project of guitarist Jim Fairchild (Grandaddy / Modest Mouse / All Smiles) and songwriter/composer Jacob Snider (named Best New Artist by NPR-affiliate WXPN-Philadelphia), Small Isles inhabits a rare hypnotic twilight between motion picture music and incandescent cosmic folk. At once a love letter to film soundtracks and a meditative balm for our troubled times, ‘The Valley, Th...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 10 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Susan Hickman over Zoom video! Determination and passion paint the walls of country artist Susan Hickman‘s life, causing fans to recognize these vibrant traits undeniably inspire the way she crafts her music. While these are characteristics most acquire as they mature, they seem to be inherent in Hickman’s ethereal essence. At only the age of five she began playing piano and added violin lessons as well a few short years later. As if two instruments wasn’t eno...
Aug 11, 2021•25 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing CatieTurner over Zoom video! Acclaimed singer-songwriter Catie Turner has unveiled her eagerly awaited Atlantic Records debut EP, HEARTBROKEN AND MILKING IT, available now! A true labor of self-love, Heartbroken and Milking It features intimate and inventive pop tracks “Love On The Moon” and “Play God” as well as the boldly confessional bop, “Therapy.” Beloved for her potent, personal lyricism and soulful vocals, Catie Turner is a uniquely gifted singer and wr...
Aug 10, 2021•34 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Roc Kartel over Zoom video! Jabari Gibbons, professionally known as Roc Kartel is a Hip Hop Artist, Songwriter with a sound so unique he has the ability to demand the attention of listeners. Currently residing in Los Angeles the Prince George's County, Maryland native became popular in his hometown (DMV) for his 2014 local hit song 'Panama’ which received consistent spins and local buzz. Influenced by acts such as Michael Jackson, Dr. Dre, Bushwick Bill, Nas a...
Aug 09, 2021•27 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Authority Zero over Zoom video! Authority Zero has announced dates for their Ollie Ollie Oxen Free North American Tour, which kicks off this Fall. The tour begins on October 29 in Yuma, AZ, and runs through February 5th. The band will be out in support of their 8th studio LP, the recently released 'Ollie Ollie Oxen Free.' The 13-track album was recorded by Cameron Webb (Sum 41, Pennywise, A Day to Remember, Motörhead, Megadeth) and features guest appearances b...
Aug 09, 2021•29 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Kendra & the Bunnies over Zoom video! Kendra Muecke of Kendra & the Bunnies Music is a freestyle folk and pop rock artist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. Her style heavily utilizes the element of storytelling through song, painting a creative experience for the listener. Atop her numerous releases, she is a Grammy voting member. Kendra Muecke is a singer/songwriter, writer, actress, and published author from Houston, TX based now in Los Angeles, ...
Aug 08, 2021•41 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Aisha Noel over Zoom video! Aisha Noel is a multitalented singer, songwriter, and performer of Pop Soca music. Born in the twin island of Trinidad and Tobago, she is emerging as one of the hottest new voices on the local music scene. Aisha Noel describes her music as Pop Soca - a fusion of Soca, Pop and Caribbean sounds. The artist welcomes innovation and brings a contemporary sound to traditional Soca music. Her unique vocal styling appeals to fans both local...
Aug 07, 2021•36 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Old Sea Brigade over Zoom video! Life happens between all of the changes around us. We adapt to the ebbs and flows in our environment and ultimately grow in the middle of major milestones. Old Sea Brigade documents the space between those changes in his songs. Atlanta-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Ben Cramer captures anxiety, nostalgia, confusion, love, loss, and, ultimately, hope in tender true-life snapshots ...
Aug 06, 2021•42 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing BabyJake over Zoom video! Bound to be a staple on your summer playlists, alternative singer, songwriter, and producer BabyJakedrops his latest single “Daddy’s Coming Home”. On “Daddy’s Coming Home,” BabyJake goes full-on outlaw rockstar. His wild delivery rings out with grit and gusto on the guitar-laden banger. In the accompanying music video, BabyJakerescues a damsel-in-distress (from an airstream) and concocts a revenge plot against her father. The outright...
Aug 06, 2021•41 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Robert Finley over Zoom video! “The greatest living soul singer,” Robert Finley, has released his career defining new album on Easy Eye Sound. A soulful masterpiece written by Finley and co-written by Dan Auerbach, it features blues veterans and studio legends who have worked with everyone from Elvis to Wilson Pickett. Finley appeared on NPR’s Morning Edition today, discussing his new record and remarkable story with Vince Pearson. The piece reflected on the p...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 25 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Arthur Moon over Zoom video! Arthur Moon - the Brooklyn avant-pop group fronted by Lora-Faye Åshuvud alongside collaborators Cale Hawkins (Quincy Jones, Bilal, Linda Perry), Martin D. Fowler (a composer for This American Life), Dave Palazola and Aviva Jaye - shared a surreal dreamlike new single, “Chaos! Chaos! Chaos!” The cool slice of electropop is also the title of their just-announced new album, out this fall - which will accompany a hometown Brooklyn show...
Aug 06, 2021•38 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Shreea Kaul over Zoom video! Shreea is a Houston-Born songstress who converges sounds of R&B and more on her latest EP The Seven Deadly Sins. The lead single on the and music video for project is called, “Gluttony” Shreea finds a beautiful way to channel the essence of The Seven Deadly Sins that grabs attention while introducing her identity as an Indian-American woman who is inspired by the world. Her project was highlighted by NYLON and Lyrical Lemonade ...
Aug 05, 2021•31 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Tall Heights over Zoom video! Tall Heights launched a new song of yearning, "Hear It Again," out now everywhere you get music. "Hear It Again" is about the blurry lines between home and touring. we started it on tour with Ben Folds and finished and recorded it deep within pandemic isolation. accordingly, it is impregnated with this tension between 2 lost sanctuaries : home at home and home on the road. Tall Heights have relentlessly built a career from the gro...
Aug 04, 2021•38 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Vinson of CAAMP and The Wonderfool over Zoom video! The Wonderfool—the recording project of singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Matt Vinson—has announced his fourth full-length studio album, Shiner, will be released Wednesday, August 11 via Gjenny Records. Notably one-third of the chart-topping folk group CAAMP, Vinson was stuck indoors by the pandemic after the band had to cancel their touring plans. Vinson found himself with ample tim...
Aug 04, 2021•33 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Tisoki over Zoom video! Multifaceted electronic producer Tisoki recently released his debut album ‘01953’ on Monstercat. ‘01953’ is an ode to the small town Tisoki grew up in - Wymondham, UK - as the number sequence is a direct callout to the area's postal code. Unable to leave SoCal during the pandemic, Tisoki’s urge to reconnect with his UK roots and lean into new sonic styles resulted in a collection of unexpected songs that feel raw and nostalgic. Reflecti...
Aug 03, 2021•49 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Leslie Mendelson over Zoom video! Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Leslie Mendelson is supporting her most recent studio album ‘If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…,’ as well as a solo acoustic EP ‘In The Meantime,’ that was recorded during the 2020 lockdown. Described by Relix Magazine as an artist with “a loyal, cross-generational audience that hugs the hippie, hipster, coffee shop and society crowds,” Leslie’s timeless musicality and evocative songwriting indeed...
Aug 03, 2021•29 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jameson Ketchum over Zoom video! Jameson Ketchum is a writer, podcaster, and publicist. He currently hosts The Godspeed Podcast where he continues to interview musicians, authors, actors, and comics. Namedropping: Seeking Creative Truth Through Trendy Altruism and Punk Rock is his second book. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Maria and Chihuahua Jasper. Namedropping: Seeking Creative Truth Through Trendy Altruism and Punk Rock Summary: Detailing Ketc...
Aug 03, 2021•29 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Veio over Zoom video! Portland based Rock Trio Veio are set to release a deluxe edition of their 2020 album Vitruvian featuring reimagined versions of their singles “Ascendancy”, “Penumbra”, “Flair of Defiance”, and “Centauri”. These new reimagined tracks take fans a step closer to a more stripped back version of the original songs, allowing the listener to focus solely on the messages. Veio has become known for consistently creating soaring, singable material...
Aug 02, 2021•21 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing The Wandering Hearts over Zoom video! The Wandering Hearts had already enjoyed the phenomenal experience of recording their second album deep in the Catskills with producers Simone Felice and David Baron, but their adventure would be extended with another remarkable chapter. They met up with the legendary Marty Stuart (a five-time Grammy Award winner and a former member of Johnny Cash’s band) in Nashville, who offered them "Dreams," a song he had written with ...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jelani Aryeh over Zoom video! 21 year old Filipino/African-American artist Jelani Aryeh is back with his highly anticipated debut album, I’ve Got Some Living To Do. The record showcases Jelani’s abilities to effortlessly transcend genres from indie to pop to rock to alternative and more. In an era where albums are dominated by commercial hits and a whole lot of filler, Jelani has crafted a meaningful body of work that reimagines classic influences through a mo...
Jul 31, 2021•41 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Boyish over Zoom video! Boyish was formed by India Shore and Claire Altendahl in 2016. They met at Berklee College of Music when India needed a guitarist for an audition tape and Claire volunteered. Their musical compatibility quickly became apparent and they started collaborating soon after under the name "The Blue”. The duo went on to write and produce their debut project Carnation in 2018, which received positive write-ups from several publications. The New...
Jul 29, 2021•50 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Will Van Dyke over Zoom video! An established musician in the theatrical world of New York City, VAN DYKE was looking for collaborators when an email from lyricist and playwright Jeff Talbott appeared in his inbox. Like Elton John finding Bernie Taupin at the right moment, these two paths crossing would launch a strong and lasting songwriting partnership that culminates in the release of VAN DYKE’s debut solo EP, THE MAYOR. At 22, WILL hit the road with the fi...
Jul 28, 2021•49 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Evann McIntosh over Zoom video! Rising 17-year-old singer-songwriter Evann McIntosh (they/them) announces their new album ‘Character Development’ out August 27th via Mom+Pop Music. Written and recorded primarily in the breakout star’s suburban Kansas bedroom, the 13-track collection mixes dark alt-pop and dreamy R&B with streaks of hip-hop, jazz, and funk, calling to mind everything from Prince to Billie Eilish as it grapples with growth and evolution, gen...
Jul 27, 2021•39 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Ariel Bellvalaire over Zoom video! From quiet beginnings comes one of pop rock’s most promising up-and-coming guitarists. Ariel Bellvalaire hails from the small town of Windsor, CT, though her music has captured the attention of music lovers around the globe. Often described by fans as “Avril Lavigne with a hint of Van Halen,” Bellvalaire has made a name for herself by creating original music with a rock twist and her signature solos. The young artist made her...
Jul 26, 2021•40 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Marcus Bell Bellringer over Zoom video! Marcus Bell is one of the top music producers/composers in the industry. He has worked with some of the biggest artists such as Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Snoop Dogg, and many more. He also produced and composed for some of the most famous films and TV shows. Apart from that, Bell is a successful entrepreneur who wants to help people achieve their goals in life. That’s why he created a project called “100 Dayz Challenge” i...
Jul 25, 2021•52 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Escudé over Zoom video! Los Angeles-based Future Classical artist and master technologist Laura Escudé has released her new EP ENOUGHNESS, that documents her journey to acceptance and self love. This past year of forced isolation pushed Escudé to confront her darkest inner demons and start the recovery process from a 20 year eating disorder. Escudé spent such a large portion of her life obsessing over her physical and not loving herself, which she wrote ...
Jul 25, 2021•28 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Hollis over Zoom video! Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/producer Hollis (full name Hollis Wong-Wear) announces ‘Subliminal,’ her debut solo album out this fall. The forthcoming record was recorded during the pandemic shutdown, with artistic collaborations held over Zoom. The new single “Less Like,” produced by producer/recording artist Sweater Beats (Lizzo, Panic! At the Disco) is out today. The slick alt-pop track, reminiscent of a Clairio song, showcases ...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min
