Manchester-based singer-songwriter, LACUNA J, is back on Sound Scrub sharing all you need to know about her latest single, "Fool (For Loving You)". We learn about the inspiration behind the song, but how it, unfortunately, was easy for her to relate to the topic with her personal experience on the matter. We also get to learn more about her collaborations with producer, Will Paterson, and how she ended up producing the bridge when Paterson left her in the studio alone to finalize lyrics and melo...
May 18, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Originally from Seattle, WA, Kaeley Pruitt-Hamm, also known as KPH & The Canary Collective, is extending her love for singing and songwriting by collaborating with others that are looking to turn their life experiences into songs. Alongside co-writer and NFL music coordinator, Attique Iqbal, we get to learn more about his story and how Kaeley found a mutual connection within his experience with love and heartbreak, which led to this co-write. KPH also shares more about the magical origin of ...
May 11, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Bulgarian R&B artist, Lina Nikol, tells the story of having the desire to satisfy an undeniable connection in her latest single, "Get It On". We learn what inspired this song and how Lina heard certain sections as she was writing. We also get detailed insight on the production alongside producer, Boyan Angelov, and how they crafted this 90s inspired sound. Stream "Get It On" by Lina Nikol on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist. To learn more about Lina, please visit he...
May 04, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 12
New York based Japanese singer-songwriter, Shihori, is exploring feelings and questioning relationships in her latest single, "Invisible". We talk about the inspiration behind the lyrics and how she navigated through the recording process with another producer using the platform, Soundbetter. We also get to learn more about Shihori's career and her decision to move from Japan to the US! Stream "Invisible" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist. To learn more about Shihori,...
Apr 27, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 11
London-based indie pop band, Coral Palms, brings up warm summer memories in their single, "Echoes". We get to learn the inspiration behind Ollie's conversational lyrics that correlates with the inspiration behind the production. We also discuss the series of events on how writing this song turned Coral Palms into an official four-piece band. Stream "Echoes" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist. To learn more about Coral Palms, please visit their website , Facebook , Inst...
Apr 20, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Los Angeles based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Dylan Dunlap, is overcoming fear and fighting for love in his title track, "Soldier On," from his recent EP Soldier On . We get to learn about the initial inspiration behind this song and how a year later he decided to rework the lyrics with his co-writer, Kirk Adolph. We also talk about his vocal process as I found this particular vocal to stand out and appreciated how he created dynamics to really bring out the emotion o...
Apr 13, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Toronto born pop singer/songwriter, Ava Kay, is creating an emotional soundscape in her single, "Wild Again". We get to learn the backstory on how this song was written and who it was initially intended for. We also get to learn how many different versions came together before landing in Ava's hands as she felt a strong connection for it and knew she had to put her own artistry on it. Stream "Wild Again" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds playlist on Spotify . To learn more about Ava, ...
Apr 06, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 8
New York City dark pop artist, Coyote Eyes, is opening up in her emotional, cinematic ballad, "Chasing Ghosts". We get to learn about the backstory on this song, not only lyrically, but how the production went through a transformation from when it was initially written to its final stages. We also learn more about the producers and arrangers, I AM SNOW ANGEL, Andrew Dixon, and Jared Chance Taylor, and each role they played to help Coyote Eyes finalize the sound she was looking for. Stream "Chasi...
Mar 30, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Los Angeles based NFL music coordinator, Attique Iqbal, spent the last year in quarantine exploring his love for music. In this episode, we get to learn about what inspired him to start his songwriting journey and what inspired his unreleased song, "Next Life". Joined by songwriter, Aimee Felise, we get to learn more about her role in this particular song and how she navigated the process to make sure the lyrics stayed true to Attique. Listen to the full episode for an exclusive listen of "Next ...
Mar 23, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Los Angeles based dance pop demigoddess, Steel Maggie, is claiming her profound throne in her latest single, "Out of Eden". We get to learn all about the journey that the lyrics and production went through before landing in the hands of pop producer, John McLucas. With the help of McLucas, we also get to hear more about the fine tuning of the production elements that lifted the lyrical concept and even how the vocals of this particular song went through a life journey as well. Follow the Sound S...
Mar 16, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Manchester-native singer-songwriter and producer, Tommy Newport, is showcasing hallucinogenic groove in his latest single "Yellow Lines". We get to learn what inspired this lyric and what inspired Tommy to create the psychedelic guitars and groovy bass. Alongside his co-producer, 4th Pyramid, we also get to learn more about their dynamic and the journey that this song went on before finalizing the mix. Stream to "Yellow Lines" on Spotify . To learn more about Tommy, please visit his Facebook , I...
Mar 02, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 4
New York-based indie pop artist, Armen Paul, is sharing an empathetic message during isolating times in his single, "Drowning". Co-writers and co-producers Alex Wilke, Skyler Cocco, and Rad Cat, join the conversation to give us an inside look into the production and recording process. We also get to learn how they aligned with Rad Cat to add his finishing touches on the production. Listen to "Drowning" on Spotify and SoundCloud . To learn more about Armen, please visit his Facebook , Instagram ,...
Feb 23, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Nashville-based pop singer/songwriter, MEIA, is empowering women and embracing her sexuality in her latest single, "Date Myself". We get to learn more about how this song was pieced together alongside producer, Will Ventres, and what inspired the mood/feel of this production. We also get to hear elements that are super tucked in to add more emphasis to the pop production. Stream "Date Myself" on Spotify . To learn more about MEIA, please visit her website , Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube ....
Feb 16, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Emerging New York alt-pop artist, Sophia Bella Cucci, is mixing nostalgic sounds with modern production in her latest single, "From The Garden". Co-written with producer and boyfriend, Graham Gilmore, we get to learn how their relationship inspired the lyrics and a particular moment in their relationship that inspired the instrumentation. We also talk about the production and find out which song really inspired the direction. Listen to "From The Garden" here: http://hyperurl.co/fcokze To learn m...
Feb 09, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 1
West Coast-raised pop artist, DASHA, is opening up about her latest single, "Better Than She Did," alongside Nashville-based pop producer, Tony Chetta. We learn about the multiple transformations that the production went through before the final version. We also get to learn about a melody line that Tony added on that'll make you want to sing-along. Download & stream "Better Than She Did": https://fanlink.to/DASHA-BTSD To learn more about DASHA, please visit her website , Facebook , Instagra...
Dec 30, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 42
New York-based Syrian African-American pop artist, Shenna, showcases her vibrant personality through her latest single "Try Another Taste". We learn about the inspiration behind the production and what sparked the lyrical content. We also get to learn more about the lyric video and how it was pieced together. Stream "Try Another Taste" on Spotify . To learn more about Shenna, please visit her website , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube ....
Dec 16, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Los Angeles psych pop band, SWIMM, is unveiling their next chapter with their single, "Feel Better". Songwriter and vocalist, Chris Hess, breaks down the inspiration behind this lyrical concept and what phrase sparked his interest to keep writing the story. We also get to learn more about the vision for the music video directed by drummer, Adam Winn. Stream "Feel Better" on Spotify . To learn more about SWIMM, please visit their website , Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube ....
Dec 09, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Washington D.C. EDM producer, Alex Bochel, released multiple singles this year, but today we discuss the background behind his single, "Orono". Alongside songwriter and pop vocalist, Anna Luther, we talk about how this collaboration came together and the emotions that each individual went through to write this song. We also learn how the production inspired both of them in very similar ways without much discussion. Stream "Orono" on Spotify or listen on your favorite music platforms: https://fan...
Dec 02, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Nashville flow-pop artist, danny G, is staying mindful of how technology takes a toll on our mental health, in his single, "lose my cell phone". We learn about the meaning of the song and the moment he knew he wanted to write about this topic. We also get to learn more about how the production came together with Tony Chetta and more about the recording process with danny. Stream "lose my cell phone" on Spotify . To learn more about danny G, please visit his website , Instagram , and Facebook ....
Nov 25, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 38
New York-based indie band, NONEWFRIENDS., is mixing up R&B, pop, and soul, in their latest single, "Closer". The saxophone player and writer of this song, Jackson Siporin, let's us in on what inspired him to write this song and the approach on how the arrangement came together. We also get to learn more about their recording process and how they let their living situation benefit them as a band. Stream "Closer" on Spotify . To learn more about NONEWFRIENDS., please visit their website , Face...
Nov 18, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Los Angeles-based pop artist, Willow Raye, faced many personal challenges this year, but music isn't one of them. "Numb" is one of Willow's many releases this year and today we get to learn more about the inspiration behind the lyrics and how this song came together. We also get to learn how she teamed up with Bobby Raps and what is to come in 2021. Stream "Numb" on Spotify . To learn more about Willow, visit her on Instagram and YouTube ....
Nov 12, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Rowland Heights, CA-based Filipino-American R&B artist, Benzer, is spilling all of the details on his single, "On Read", from his latest EP, DEUCE . This track features Joshua Tree and Jonathan Edwards, both of whom contributed to guitars and bass on this one. We get to learn more about the inspiration behind the song and where Benzer was when the initial idea popped in his head. We also get to hear more about his EP, DEUCE , and what you can expect from it lyrically and instrumentally. Down...
Nov 04, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Orange County-based popternative artist, a girl named jaen, is back with another hit, but this one will make you want to stop, think, and take action. Alongside producer, Soul Plus Mind, we get to learn more about the production and how it inspired a girl named jaen to push herself with the lyrical content. We also get to learn more about the introduction that was created to help build the tension that makes you want to listen very closely to what this song is about. All proceeds from downloads ...
Oct 28, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Staten Island-native pop singer, Saturn Lane, is spilling all of the details about her latest single, "Want You Bad". Today we get to learn more about her writing style and the inspiration behind this song. We also get to learn more about the recording process and a pretty funny moment that happened in the middle of piecing this together. Download and stream "Want You Bad" on Apple Music and Spotify . To learn more about Saturn, please visit her website , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , and You...
Oct 21, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 33
New York-based pop artist, JASSO, is bound to help you create a heroic movie in your head with her latest single, "Suit Up". Alongside co-writer and co-producer, Stan Chan, we get to learn how the idea for a cinematic production came about and how the lyrical inspiration parallels JASSO's journey in the music industry. You also get to hear the unreleased cinematic version exclusively on Sound Scrub. Download and stream "Suit Up (Radio Version)" on Spotify , Apple Music , and SoundCloud . To lear...
Oct 14, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Los Angeles-based pop/electronic artist, RIVITA, is exploring the world and pulling inspiration from everywhere she goes. Her latest single, "Someone Else's Arms" is inspired by her move to the States and the feeling that develops when you find yourself saying "yes" when you would rather say "no". We also get to learn more about her sound and what she's discovered along the way as she continues to grow as a producer. Download & stream "Someone Else's Arms": https://unitedmasters.com/m/5daf84...
Oct 07, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Orange County-based singer-songwriter and producer, Enoch Yang, opens up about his latest single, "Ghost". We learn how a European getaway sparked the idea for this song and how the lyric and melody were pieced together. We also get to learn more about what his co-producer, Mark Eckert, added to help bring this song to its full potential. Stream "Ghost" on Spotify and Apple Music . To learn more about Enoch, please visit his website , Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter ....
Sep 30, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Texas-bred singer-songwriter, Josh Olsen, is opening up about his latest single "Won't Say I Love You" from his EP, The Beginning of the End . We talk about the instrument that helped establish the tone of the song and how the lyrics were sparked after putting together a skeleton of the production. We also get to learn more about his recording process once it's time to lay down the vocals. Stream "Won't Say I Love You" on Spotify . To learn more about Josh, please visit his website , Facebook , ...
Sep 23, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Memphis-native, R&B artist and producer, Steven Christopher recently release his hypnotic single, "Single Minded". We learn about his discovery of self-love and the inspiration behind the lyrics. Steven talks more about his recording process as he tends to self-produced. We also get to learn where he finds himself writing a lot of his songs! Stream "Single Minded" on Spotify . To learn more about Steven, please visit his Instagram and Facebook ....
Sep 16, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Southern California-based pop-ternative artist, a girl named jaen, is back with her latest single, "Let's Escape". We learn about the moment that inspired a girl named jaen to come up with the lyrical concept of longing for an escape from reality. Alongside producer, Damian Voelkel, we get to learn more about the production and how certain sounds were created. We also get to learn the moment they decided to bring in producer, John McLucas, to help them take the production to the next level. Down...
Sep 10, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 27
