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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 Imminence

We had the pleasure of interviewing Imminence over Zoom video! IMMINENCE — vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, guitarists Harald Barrett and Alex Arnoldsson, drummer Peter Hanström, and bassist Christian Höijer — have released their fourth full-length, Heaven in Hiding, via Arising Empire. Heaven in Hiding is an outstanding collection of 13 songs. With an organic approach to honest creativeness, the group delivers an album where each song stands out in character and storytelling, while still conn...

Dec 02, 202137 min

Interview with Volumes

We had the pleasure of interviewing Volumes over Zoom video! VOLUMES have just released its new album Happier? via Fearless Records. The band has also aired the video for the recent single "Bend." Watch it here. ''Bend' is about how, in a relationship, sometimes one person can break another while all along they never seem to bend or break themselves," says singer Michael Barr. "It's really about how we can easily turn into someone else and start to tear each other down." In 2010, Volumes burst o...

Dec 01, 202132 min

Interview with Tor Miller

We had the pleasure of interviewing Tor Miller over Zoom video! Indie-pop singer-songwriter Tor Miller soars to new heights with his vulnerable new single, “All Time Low,” out now. Listen to the song here. “All Time Low” is the second single Tor has released from his forthcoming third studio album, ‘Generation of Me’ coming next year. Tor released the lead single and title track last month along with the official video, which he directed alongside Mike Walker. View the video here. ABOUT TOR MILL...

Nov 30, 202132 min

Interview with Molly Annelle

We had the pleasure of interviewing Molly Annelle over Zoom video! Canada’s rich musical history continues with 18-year-old singer/songwriter Molly Annelle. Thanks to a distinctive flair for bending language to fit melody, the young musician is ready to take the world by storm — combining the essence of R&B jams, Bossa Nova bops and Yé Yé girl pop - resulting in a tone all her own. “I like to describe my sound as dreamy R&B music, with a little bit of an edge to it,” she explains, adding...

Nov 29, 202126 min

Interview with Obeeyay

We had the pleasure of interviewing Obeeyay over Zoom video! Winnin' is the follow-up release to Obeeyay's debut single (Make You Mine) with Wonderwild Records. The 25-year old singer-songwriter has worked with the likes of Brandy, Queen Latifah and Jojo. Obeeyay honed his skills as a songwriter during his early teens, upon a move from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles, California. After gaining many years of experience writing for other artists, he moved back to his native state of Utah to focus on...

Nov 29, 202121 min

Interview with The National Parks

We had the pleasure of interviewing The National Parks over Zoom video! Folk-influenced male/female indie pop band The National Parks has released the official music video for their latest single, “Live Til We Die,” off their recently released album, A Mix For The End Of The World – Part 1. The fun and colorful visual, directed by Cameron Gade with cinematographer Spencer Goff, sees the Provo, UT-based quartet take a step back in time to a 1980s-style late night talk show. On the heels of the al...

Nov 28, 202137 min

Interview with Our Lady Peace

We had the pleasure of interviewing Our Lady Peace over Zoom video! Our Lady Peace released their upbeat, tecnicolor groove track “Future Disease,” the second single off their upcoming album ‘Spiritual Machines II’ which will drop on January 28th. Blending catchy rhythms, guitars, and bass, this 80’s inspired alt-pop reflection represents all things Our Lady Peace - addressing the future, having humility, and the importance of healing as a society and the journey that comes with it. This follows...

Nov 27, 202137 min

Interview with Rikas

We had the pleasure of interviewing RIkas over Zoom video! German band Rikas have just released their new EP 'Short Stories'! The 6-track EP features two unreleased tracks, as well as the previously released singles "Stereo", "I Always Think Of You (When I Listen To This Song)", "Superstitious", and "Party on the Rooftop". Short Stories will mark Rikas' first full length project since 2019, when they released their debut album Showtime, which has gathered close to a million streams. Making the d...

Nov 26, 202135 min

Interview with The Violent

We had the pleasure of interviewing The Violent over Zoom video! This is the story of The Violent. As 2019 came to a close, rock band Red Sun Rising announced an indefinite hiatus as its members pursued other opportunities. Soon after, the world as we knew it sunk into the deep hole of the pandemic. The time in lockdown helped to fuel the creative process for singer and songwriter Mike Protich, who was in search of a new creative release and to stretch his musical muscles. He recruited two membe...

Nov 25, 202132 min

Interview with Station

We had the pleasure of interviewing Station over Zoom video! New York City’s STATION –hailed by Guitar World as one of the 15 current bands who are “the New Wave of Classic Rock” (alongside peers such as The Struts, Stonefield, Dirty Honey, and Rival Sons)—just released the second single and video from their forthcoming new album. “I Can’t Find My Way” is streaming now on all digital outlets, and the video can be seen on the band’s official YouTube page. On October 8, STATION--Patrick Kearney (l...

Nov 24, 202136 min

Interview with CAL

We had the pleasure of interviewing CAL over Zoom video! The former front man of the band Timeflies, CAL moved to Los Angeles, CA in 2015 and engulfed himself in the artist/producer/songwriter scene. His work with some of the top writers and producers in LA has helped him find his voice as a solo act, more mature and self assured, while also very much a leading man. ‘Roll the Credits’ is the fourth single to come from his forthcoming EP, releasing this Fall on Photo Finish Records., CAL's been w...

Nov 23, 202132 min

Interview with AVATAR

We had the pleasure of interviewing AVATAR over Zoom video/audio! The heavy metal 'n' roll dark madcap visionaries collectively known as AVATAR are ambitious, Swedish rock sorcerers of the highest order. They smash the boundaries between the band, theater troupe, and cinematic masterminds with a series of celebrated albums and videos, and the immersive world of Avatar Country, a fantastical land where metal rules supreme. In keeping with their customary larger-than-life-ness, the band is back wi...

Nov 22, 202154 min

Interview with José James

We had the pleasure of interviewing José James over Zoom video! Out now, the jazz voice of the hip hop generation José James (Rainbow Blonde Records) releases his first ever Christmas album Merry Christmas from José James. In addition to the album release, José also premieres the official performance video for the original track "Christmas in New York" today. The contemporary album celebrates the holiday season while honoring classic jazz and pop records of the 1950s. Combining the classic jazz-...

Nov 21, 202145 min

Interview with Ultra Q

We had the pleasure of interviewing Ultra Q over Zoom video! Oakland-based four-piece band Ultra Q have released their new EP Get Yourself A Friend today (via Royal Mountain Records). Fronted by Jakob Armstrong and featuring brothers Enzo and Chris Malaspina as well as Kevin Judd, the new EP was co-produced by Armstrong and Martin Cooke (Of Monsters And Men, Death Cab For Cutie, Destroy Boys) and features songwriting from Stefan Babcock, lead singer of PUP. Click HERE to buy/stream Get Yourself ...

Nov 20, 202137 min

Interview with Saint Jaimz

We had the pleasure of interviewing Saint Jaimz over Zoom video! Saint Jaimz. He is making a comeback with his remake of the timeless 90’s smash hit “Gentle (Calling Your Name)” by Frederick. Saint Jaimz’ version entitled: “Being Gentle,” comes after decades of diligent work making a name for himself in the worldwide music industry as an independent artist. The singer-songwriter, producer, and CEO, Has Recently Released The Nostalgic Cover Song Masterpiece, "Throwback The Covers" Volume 1 EP. Sa...

Nov 19, 202131 min

Interview with Kevin Ross

We had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Ross over Zoom video! As he has his sights back on cracking Billboard’s Top 10 once again (currently #11 on Billboards’ Adult R&B charts), former Motown Records’ singer-songwriter Kevin Ross, is back with a brand-new project and he’s more sophisticated than ever. With a new, more defined style in both his music and fashion choices, the Washington, DC born, and current Philadelphia native is on the brink of superstardom. Unlocking new chambers during ...

Nov 18, 202139 min

Interview with Geographer

We had the pleasure of interviewing Geographer over Zoom video! Synth-pop luminary Geographer recently released his newest album, Down and Out In The Garden Of Earthly Delights, an 18 track voyage of synth-pop bliss. Formed in San Francisco, Geographer is the moniker for now Los Angeles-based artist Mike Deni. Earlier this month he announced a headlining U.S. tour that will launch in San Francisco on March 8th and includes stops in Chicago, Boston, New York, and more before wrapping on April 16t...

Nov 17, 20211 hr 41 min

Interview with Lafemmebear

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lafemmebear over Zoom video! As an up-and-coming producer, Mitchell worked alongside producers for Boyz II Men, Grammy-winners The Jackie Boyz, Eric Dawkins of The Underdogs, Polo Molina of Will. I. Am/The Black Eyed Peas, and Interscope Records producers from Nelly’s songwriting team. When she came out as a transgender woman in 2013, she was effectively blacklisted from the industry despite her skill and accomplishments, including a 2012 Grammy win for album ...

Nov 16, 202141 min

Interview with Matteo Bocelli

We had the pleasure of interviewing Matteo Bocelli over Zoom video! Capitol Records released acclaimed singer/songwriter Matteo Bocelli’s debut solo single, aptly entitled “Solo.” Over lush orchestral arrangements, delicate piano played by Matteo himself, and the vivid neons of modern pop production from GRAMMY® winner Jesse Shaktin, he sings passionately and clearly about lost romance, forging a new path and the void felt when a loved one is just out of reach. “Missing you with every breath I t...

Nov 15, 202129 min

Interview with Garrison

We had the pleasure of interviewing Garrison over Zoom video! For fans of Joyce Manor, The Get Up Kids, and Quicksand, the band has drawn from many influences to create a hyper-melodic sound that ranged from hardcore to emo — all without fitting neatly into any genre. They executed a complex and unique sound, seamlessly combining technical guitar riffs, melodic vocals, and heavy breakdowns in a way that few bands were able to achieve. Coveted as “a beauty of a record” by KERRANG!, “The Bend Befo...

Nov 15, 202139 min

Interview with NOBRO

We had the pleasure of interviewing NOBRO over Zoom video! Montreal's fierce rock quartet NOBRO released a new single "Better Each Day" via Dine Alone Records, mixed by two-time Grammy Award-winning engineer Dave Schiffman (Vampire Weekend, Adele). The anthemic track kicks off with the powerful set of vocals — "I spend my whole life running away…" — before culminating into the pounding drums, shredding riffs, and blistering vocals that NOBRO have become known for. A video directed and produced b...

Nov 14, 202150 min

Interview with Maude Latour

We had the pleasure of interviewing Maude Latour over Zoom video! Rising alt-pop star Maude Latour’s breakthrough year continues today with the arrival of her much anticipated major-label debut EP, Strangers Forever. The irresistible six-track set is a showcase of the newcomer’s evocative, colorful brand of pop, and it includes viral hits “Clean,” “One More Weekend,” and “Furniture,” as well as the standout title track. Listen to Strangers Forever HERE. “Strangers Forever” is the kind of unfilte...

Nov 12, 202128 min

Interview with Poutyface

We had the pleasure of interviewing Poutyface over Zoom video! Poutyface is a 19 year old singer/songwriter from San Diego, CA. Her presence on the songwriting app VOISEY sparked a loyal fanbase that eventually led to the self-released song “Deathwish” which garnered critical acclaim and millions of streams in 2020. She’s written over 150 songs and draws influences from animals such as The Honey Badger and Tasmanian Devil. Poutyface's new song, “God Complex (Mojo)” out now! She is such an incred...

Nov 12, 202124 min

Interview with Benson Boone

We had the pleasure of interviewing Benson Boone over Zoom video! 19-year-old Benson Boone makes an auspicious debut today with a stunning single called “GHOST TOWN.” A poignant ballad with unflinchingly honest lyrics and soaring vocals, this is the calling card of a major new talent. “Maybe you’d be happier with someone else, maybe lovin’ me is the reason you can’t love yourself,” he sings over melancholy keys. “Before I turn your heart into a ghost town, show me everything we built so I can te...

Nov 11, 202127 min

Interview with Ben Barnes

We had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Barnes over Zoom video! BARNES celebrated his 40th birthday in a big way by giving his fans the one gift that they’ve been waiting years… His debut EP is finally out! After years of being directed, written for and edited in movies and television, this is his moment to shine the light on the five songs on Songs For You, lovingly crafted at his piano at home and presented unedited and straight from the heart. “11:11” is a track that could not be contained to...

Nov 09, 202136 min

Interview with Steve Conte

We had the pleasure of interviewing Steve Conte over Zoom video! New York City guitarist, singer and songwriter Steve Conte has found the way back to center stage with his first solo album in five years, the attitude-infused Bronx Cheer, out now on Wicked Cool Records. Long known for his memorable guitar work as a member of New York Dolls, as well as former Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe’s band (with whom he still performs), Steve found international fame in recent years via his collaborati...

Nov 08, 202151 min

Interview with DED (Joe Cotela Returns!)

We had the pleasure of interviewing DED over Zoom video! DED have been turning heads as one of rock's most promising newcomers since the release of their debut album Mis-An-Thrope, which racked up more than 25 million streams and spawned two Top 20 rock hits with "Anti-Everything" and "Remember the Enemy," while "Hate Me" tallied 15 million streams across DPS. The band has announced its second full length, School of Thought, out digitally via Suretone Records on October 15, with the physical rel...

Nov 08, 202135 min

Interview with Andrew Belle

We had the pleasure of interviewing Andrew Belle over Zoom video! Andrew Belle writes songs by feel. The composition comes first. The melody follows. Only after Belle has an internal reaction to the composition do the lyrics finally come. Finding the right words to express what has always been there, but is only now being fully realized. Track by track. Belle writes songs by feel and Nightshade is a vibe. On Nightshade, Belle collaborated once again with long time producer Chad Copelin (LANY, Be...

Nov 07, 202139 min

Interview with Roses & Revolutions

We had the pleasure of interviewing Roses & Revolutions over Zoom video! Indie-pop duo Roses & Revolutions has just unveiled ‘Midnight Monsters,’ their gorgeous and expansive new EP, out today via Nettwerk Records. Glide Magazine premiered the EP’s final single “When The Moment’s Gone” this week, calling it “a scorching, boot-stomping rock anthem that is soulful and hard-hitting.” “'When The Moment’s Gone' is about the sickening realization that something really important has just passed...

Nov 06, 202147 min

Interview with The Record Company

We had the pleasure of interviewing The Record Company over Zoom video! The Record Company’s highly anticipated new album Play Loud is out now on Concord Records. Listen/stream HERE. “How High,” the first single released from the LP, is currently #3 at AAA Radio. The track has also reached Top 3 on the Americana Singles Chart while Play Loud has been Top 3 on the Non-Comm Albums Chart in advance of its street date. Play Loud is produced by GRAMMY-winning producer Dave Sardy (Oasis, Wolfmother, M...

Nov 04, 20211 hr 4 min
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