On episode 61 of Sounds Like NYC we sat down cinematographer Micheal Henaghan. We talked about the most scenic spot in NYC, missing Chinese takeout and working an overnight shoot at an exclusive club. Michael Henaghan is a Director of Photography based in New York City. Originally from Delaware, he has spent 5 years creating images across various formats and platforms. His work has taken him to 10 different countries, creating films in 3 different languages. Projects have appeared on ESPN, The G...
Oct 24, 2020•39 min
On this episode of Sounds Like NYC we sat down with NYC native and artist Paul Eugene Renna. We talked about Bacon, Egg and Cheese sandwiches being gentrified, how to hustle when selling your art at a gallery and having the creator of Courage The Cowardly Dog as a landlord. Eugene is a Queens artist with his style born out of street art, who incorporates words and images to create clever, relevant, and colorful, works of art through acrylic paint and a Krink pen. His work delivers casual, humoro...
Oct 18, 2020•35 min
On episode 59 of Sounds Like NYC we sat down with pop vocalist, Gabi Diaz. We talked about the process of combining English and Spanish lyrics in her music, how to get featured in a Spotify playlist and why Queens is the best borough in the city. Gabi Diaz is a vocalist who flourishes at the intersection of Latin and Dancehall beats infused with R&B vocals. True to her bicultural roots, you’ll often hear English and Spanish, Puerto Rican and Mexican slang juxtaposed in her lyrics. Today, her...
Oct 14, 2020•27 min
On this episode of Sounds Like NYC, we sat down with NYC Based actor and entrepreneur, Filmon Berhane. We talked about his breakthrough success from a Delta Airlines commercial, facing depression despite success and getting a $2000 tip from a billionaire. He is an actor like Jay Z is a rapper. A business-man who's mediums for art and creation are through acting and film rather than rapping and music. As a first generation American from a war-torn country Filmon grew up primarily in suburbia befo...
Oct 11, 2020•33 min
On episode 57 of Sounds Like NYC we got the chance to sit down with bilingual hip-hop artist Smiley Rojas-Nunez. Originally from NYC, Smiley moved to Oaxaca, Mexico in 2019. Having no friends or family in a new city is a daunting thing, especially for an artist. Since the age of 5, he’s been interested in art, but didn’t see music as a passion until age 24. He uses his music to tell stories about intimacy and relationships. You can find him on instagram @SmileyNoReally...
Oct 07, 2020•29 min
On this episode of Sounds Like NYC, we sat down with New York City/NJ based producer BABYBOYBLUE. We talked about the uselessness of studying audio engineering in school, how important TikTok is to the modern musical artist and the origin of his very unique producer name. BABYBOYBLUE (also known as Liam Reyes) is a Filipino-American Music Producer/Artist. Starting from producing for friends in high school and following his desire to learn more about audio engineering in college, he soon became d...
Oct 04, 2020•53 min
On episode 55 of Sounds Like NYC, we got the chance to chat with Brooklyn based indie rock artist Abbie Roper. While going to college for business, Abbie attended a music program her school offered in Nashville for a semester. This artist bootcamp made her realize her potential as a musician. Primarily an acoustic guitarist, this program pushed her out of her comfort zone as a musician and found her sound with some more rock inspired music. In the last year, Abbie has performed in many venues in...
Sep 30, 2020•33 min
On this episode of Sounds Like NYC, we sat down with New York City based singer and modern composer Stallion Dunquis. His recording output thus far showcases a handful of genres including R&B/soul, hip-hop, Latin, indie, garage rock, and folk. Stallion has had a lot of experience collaborating with other musicians, both in the city and overseas. With photographer wife Estefanía, Stallion knows what it's like to balance art with a partner. NYC has made Stallion Dunquis be more practical with...
Sep 27, 2020•28 min
On episode 53 of Sounds Like NYC we got the chance to sit down with NYC based songwriter/composer Saudy Familia! Saudy is a Latin Jazz musician who combines Salsa, R&B, and Soul elements to make his brand of music. Staying true to his Dominican roots, Saudy Familia hopes to attract the young American and Latino audience to the rhythms and sounds of the Caribbean. Listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5J5VtrEz87E7gh0xRyCYoc?si=PlddLbqjSGK0oO-ioaxTew - Follow Saudy Here: Instagr...
Sep 23, 2020•39 min
On episode 52 of Sounds Like NYC we got the chance to sit down with Brooklyn based singer/songwriter ÊMIA! ÊMIA is an indie-pop musician who made her start on YouTube and SoundCloud. As a self-proclaimed lover of cookie-cutter 2000's pop music, ÊMIA works to make her emotional confessions relatable to a wide audience while making sure they are as honest, conversational and empowering as possible. Listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5J5VtrEz87E7gh0xRyCYoc?si=PlddLbqjSGK0oO-ioaxTe...
Sep 05, 2020•42 min
On episode 51 of SoundsLikeNYC, we got the opportunity to sit down with musician/poet Darrell Herbert. To say that Darrell has kept himself busy would be an understatement. He’s single-handedly wrote and published one hundred and thirty poems, all while winning numerous awards. He is also very passionate about fighting against issues such as domestic violence and homelessness. Darrell’s first mixtape,” Two Doors, Nights Down is available to stream via Soundcloud. Listen to the podcast: https://o...
Aug 29, 2020•24 min
On episode 50 of Sounds Like NYC we got the opportunity to sit down with actor/photographer Emily Ianquinta! Emily has been in theatre, films, and concerts. She's been a part of productions such as Junie B. Jones, Between Gods and Kings, Chasing Icarus, and The Wild Called Max. Listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5J5VtrEz87E7gh0xRyCYoc?si=PlddLbqjSGK0oO-ioaxTew Follow Emily Iaquinta Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily_iaquinta / https://www.instagram.com/emilyiaquin...
Aug 22, 2020•42 min
Joey Papa is a musician and producer born and raised in New Jersey. Professionally pursuing life in the studio for the past four years, Joey has turned his dream into reality by making music his full time job. Joey is also a co-founding member of Electric Sensei which he is the drummer of and is currently working on a solo record under the name Ipkiss. Listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5J5VtrEz87E7gh0xRyCYoc?si=PlddLbqjSGK0oO-ioaxTew Follow Joey Papa Here: Instagram: https://w...
Aug 14, 2020•35 min
Evelyn Cools is a folk-rock artist based in Brooklyn. Although born in Belgium, Evelyn spent her whole life moving from country to country; this has allowed her to soak up inspiration from places like Hong Kong all the way to Budapest. Her debut EP Misfit Paradise is set to be released August 14, 2020. Listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5J5VtrEz87E7gh0xRyCYoc?si=PlddLbqjSGK0oO-ioaxTew Follow Evelyn Cools Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecoolsmusic/ Facebook: https://...
Aug 07, 2020•21 min
On Episode 47 Sounds Like NYC, we got to sit down with musician Lola Menthol. As a self-proclaimed extremist in expression, Lola Menthol doesn’t just make music but also works in film, dances and paints, all in order to best communicate her thoughts and emotions. Her latest EP ‘Lo Lamento’ is out now. Listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5J5VtrEz87E7gh0xRyCYoc Follow Lola Menthol Here: Instagram: https://Instagram.com/LOLAMENTHOL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelolamenthol/...
Apr 07, 2020•37 min
On Episode 46 of Sounds Like NYC we got the chance to sit down with Blakelee Harmon! Blakelee is an established artist based in New York City who developed her sense of composition first through dance, exploring movement and stillness, music and silence, light and darkness, giving and taking, boundaries and abandon. She began using each of these mediums in tandem to explore concepts and inform the finished piece of work, and continues to use this method. Whatever strikes her in her daily routine...
Mar 31, 2020•26 min
On Episode 45 of Sounds Like NYC, we got to sit down with New Rochelle rapper Boogie Nation. Boogie Nation has been real busy trying to perfect his craft. He's won the Coast 2 Coast showcase in Miami as well as been featured on "Sway's Universe blog. After going through many trials and tribulations in his youth, Boogie Nation is ready to teach others through his mistakes with his music. "You could spit fire all day, but people want to see how you’re living" Listen to the podcast: https://open.sp...
Mar 24, 2020•25 min
On Episode 44 of Sounds Like NYC, we got to sit down with editorial makeup artist Lindsay Kastuk! Lindsay has worked in NYFW, as well as some music videos. Her clients range from AIRBNB, to Wired Magazine, to Conde Nast. Lindsay's makeup looks have been on Elegant Magazine, Dreamingless, Scorpio Jin, Imirage, Xiox, and Picton to name a few. "Its therapeutic for me. Everything else I was stressed out about or upset about, it was just gone." Listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5J5...
Mar 17, 2020•23 min
On Episode 43 of Sounds Like NYC, we got to sit down with singer, songwriter and producer Camille Aramburu (CVMILLE). Coming from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Camille decided to take the jump and move to NYC to further her musical career. After going to school for music and finding the right people to help her produce her music, Camille was able to release her first single "Quiero". "When it comes to the music, I don't necessarily set up for a specific genre that I want to make, it more so what I'm ...
Mar 10, 2020•42 min
On Episode 42 of Sounds Like NYC, I got to sit down with musical artist & visual architect Len Lama. Len grew up in New Rochelle, NY and started making music in Elementary School, since then he's been perfecting his craft. His debut album "You Only Live Forever" released in 2018 has over 1 Million Streams worldwide. Follow Len Lama Here: Website: https://www.thirdandninth.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/thirdandninth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EyeOfTheLama Check out his music here...
Mar 05, 2020•42 min•Ep. 42
On Episode 41 of Sounds Like NYC, I got to sit down with painter, NYC Art Gallery & Production Studio owner Mark West. Follow Mark West Here: Website: http://houseofmarkwest.com Facebook: https://www.fb.me/houseofmarkwest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofmarkwest https://www.instagram.com/themarkwestshow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChyzT1smNghFGghTzlIMsUw Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/house-of-mark-west-art-gallery-17799497369 Follow Us Here: Instagram: ww...
Feb 26, 2020•25 min•Ep. 42
On Episode 40 of Sounds Like NYC, I got to sit down with Cindy Yang and Bruno Cruz, two born and raised New York Illustrators from FIT! Cindy Yang typically likes to do figure drawing but has a lot of fun with character drawings and realism. Bruno Cruz is an illustrator who's been actively putting his artwork to the public since 2015 and has also worked on a couple of children's books in 2018. Follow Cindy Here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/xindyyang Twitter: https://twitter.com/xindyyang Fo...
Jul 09, 2019•42 min•Ep. 40
On Episode 39 of Sounds Like NYC, I got to sit down with The Atif, a singer, songwriter, and musician from Queens. He has four albums, with one under Universal Music. The Atif is also an author and filmmaker. Follow The Atif Here: Website: https://www.theatif.com Facebook: https://www.fb.me/theatifmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.atif.official Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theatifband Follow Us Here: Instagram: www.instagram.com/SoundsLikeNYC Twitter: twitter.com/SoundsLike...
Jul 02, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 39
On Episode 38 of Sounds Like NYC, I got to sit down with Nihil Admirari, a local multilingual multicultural alternative rock band with a sound built on rock, punk, and metal. “Nihil Admirari” is Latin for “to expect nothing.” So it's fitting that they are a rock band that plays whatever they feel like playing. They take influences from all sorts of genres to shape their very distinctive sound. Follow Nihil Admirari Here: Website:https://www.Nihiladmirari.com Facebook:https://www.fb.me/nihiladmir...
May 15, 2019•40 min
On Episode 37 of Sounds Like NYC, I got to sit down with Ananth Sundara. A musician with an extensive background as a live/recording musician and composer. Ananth is very much steeped in blues and jazz but has come to focus recently on extending his music for visual content. He is also a part of Sonic Theater, an all-encompassing Music Composing firm - that crafts a sonic palette to any visual brand or expression, with a foundation of more than 10 years in an extensive progression of styles and ...
Apr 20, 2019•52 min
On Episode 36 of Sounds Like NYC, I got to sit down with Wealthy Loser a Long Island native now living in Brooklyn illustrating her heart out. Wealthy Loser is the worst artist in Brooklyn, bringing you only the ~edgiest~ work inspired by her very own daily debauchery in her upcoming illustration series: “Pink Light District,” and upcoming YouTube series “Endless Pain”. Formerly known as parody artist Stoned Levi, this has-been’s gone wanna-be and is back with a vengeance. Follow Wealthy Loser H...
Apr 10, 2019•32 min
On Episode 35 of Sounds Like NYC, I got to sit down with Kate Brunotts (a second time), a Virginia native chasing her dreams here in NYC! Kate Brunotts is a producer/singer. A self-professed electropop humanitarian trying to use music as her medium to express her emotions and experiences. Follow Kate Brunotts Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katebrunotts Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebeanieful Facebook: https://fb.me/katebrunotts SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thebeanieful YouTub...
Mar 31, 2019•19 min
On Episode 34 of Sounds Like NYC, I got to sit down with Jack FU, a musician from Albany, finding his footing here in NYC! Jack FU started his own record label with friend Ben DeUrso and Lucas Rich in 2017. Jack is Committed to releasing an album a year in alphabetical order: Albany Girls - An album based around high school lust, your first break-up, and your first rebound. Back and Forth - An album based on platonic relationships and the struggle of maintaining while pursuing music. Clocktown -...
Mar 27, 2019•22 min
On Episode 33 of Sounds Like NYC, I got to sit down with Akua Doku, an aspiring comedian here in NYC! Akua used to be an avid slam poet, even going to competitions for her craft. She feels that being a slam poet has made her a better comedian because of the fundamentals of timing and beat. Follow Us Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SoundsLikeNYC Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoundsLike_NYC Facebook: https://www.fb.me/SoundsLikeNYC
Mar 09, 2019•26 min
On Episode 32 of Sounds Like NYC, I got to sit down with Mikail Seet, a musician from Singapore staring his career here in NYC! Mikail is a guitarist/bassist/producer who recently graduated from Berklee College of Music where he studied with renowned musicians Bruce Saunders, Andrea Pejrolo, Jeff Perry, Jason Yeager, Dennis Montgomery III, Ron Mahdi, John Baboian and many others. Mikail has extensive experience performing and producing Rock, Jazz, RnB, Hip Hop, Pop, and Caribbean music. Follow M...
Mar 06, 2019•24 min
