Originally a classically-trained cellist, Frank Bell later expanded his instrumental arsenal as a way to further express himself as an artist. As an outlet, Frank began posting videos of his songs on YouTube, which brought him international attention and 800,000 video views (in four days) after being featured on their homepage. Shortly after, he flew to Canada to record his debut EP ‘On Passion and Reason’, a folky, neo-soul acoustic rock album which would later be released independently worldwi...
Sep 25, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Cassidy Andrews picked up a guitar when a woman broke her heart for the first time at age 13. She has gone on to connect with audiences about all things melancholy, attempting to compensate for sad songs with jokes and charm. After playing venues varying from zoos to colleges, bars to music halls, cafes to living rooms, there's a comfort the audience finds in the ease of her performances. Cassidy comes in to the show ahead of performing with the New York Artists Collective to discuss her latest ...
Sep 18, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Folk-rock singer John Gardner formed 'Common Jack' during a two-year world tour with the actor-musician Broadway show, Once, based on the film of the same name starring Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova. Common Jack has garnered praise from The Huffington Post, calling the band “Exceptional Pop/Americana”. In June 2019, Common Jack released a new EP ‘Canyons in the Dark’, and John joined me to talk about the title track Canyons in the dark and his experience of being a musician in this great ci...
Sep 11, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Australian singer-songwriter Ben Grace was born and raised in an inner city suburb of Sydney, his exodus from the beliefs and structures of his working class Christian childhood weaves poignantly through his lyrics, revealing itself in his deep commitment to justice and willingness to call forward the darker themes in American politics. Ben joins us on the eve of his 40th birthday to talk about his new song 'A Thousand Times' and its poignancy in his life following a move from New York and some ...
Sep 04, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Savannah born Thompson Newkirk joins us to talk about his experience moving to New York as a songwriter, developing his sound, his voice and guitar playing and how he wants to bring people together with his music. Thompson tells us about his latest single 'Other Side' and his plans to tour later this year. www.instagram.com/thompsonnewkirk #newkirknation
Aug 28, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this inaugural episode of our new mini-series, my co-producer, singer-songwriter and all around badass, Angela Elia, joins me to talk about how you can be a better fan to the artists you love. Sounds simple, and maybe you think you're already a super awesome #1 fan, but let's check in and see what else you might be able to do that you maybe hadn't considered! We will post a minisode every month with interviews from artists, producers and folk in the industry to help you get a better understan...
Aug 21, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Jenny Kern is a Canadian born indie singer-songwriter based in New York. Drawing on her own experiences, her songs unfold through a confessional-style delivery revealing the strength that can only come through vulnerability. Jenny comes in to discuss her first single release 'Slow Burn' and how she went from being a newcomer on the New York music scene to heading out on a U.S. tour and being featured on MTV. www.jennykern.com @jennykernmusic
Aug 14, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Doe Paoro is a Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and sound healer (ANTI- Records). Her music has been featured on NPR, BBC, and Triple J radio; in TINY FURNITURE as well as on HBO, MTV, ABC, and SYFY. She has toured with The Gipsy Kings, Of Monsters and Men, and Sylvan Esso, amongst others. She has written songs for artists such as Peter Bjorn and John. Doe recently connected with the NYAC after performing a show with Little Kruta at National Sawdust in Brooklyn and stopped by to discuss her ...
Aug 07, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Australian-born, Texas-based songwriter and performer Jess McAvoy has spent over two decades mining the human condition for their prolific output of music and lyrics. A stunning vocalist and commanding live performer, McAvoy combines blues, pop, rock and her astute lyricism to create a powerful, hook laden examination of that which fuels us all – the desire for connection. Jess joins us to discuss their journey from Australia to New York, they open up about their personal journey to sobriety and...
Jul 31, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 37
The NYAC and #WomenCrush Music are teaming up for a very special all-female led songwriters round showcase on July 27th. #WomenCrush Music is a non-profit organization that serves to create opportunities for rising women songwriters by hosting international showcases, educational workshops & networking events. Whether they are just in the beginning of their careers and want to start performing at local venues, or they’ve just released their second album and are ready to go on tour. #WomenCru...
Jul 24, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Gabrielle Marlena, folk-pop singer-songwriter who has recently performed a live Paste session, joins us to talk about being twenty four in New York City and the journey to make her E.P. and latest single Anxiety Dreams. Gabrielle Marlena's Instagram: www.instagram.com/gabimarlena
Jul 17, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Madeleine McMillan is a singer-songwriter from NYC. Madeleine, a self proclaimed “feelings writer”, is best known for her gripping lyrics and powerful soprano vocals. Madeleine began writing music at the age of 12, and has since performed countless shows in and around NYC. Madeleine comes into discuss her recently released her song “Power” - which aims to raise awareness and break the stigma that harms those living with mental illness. www.madeleinemcmillan.com Insta: @mcmadeleine
Jul 10, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 34
April is a full-time rock musician, songwriter and artist based out of NYC, she is the front-woman of indie rock band The Rose Monarch as well as the a keyboard player and vocalist in RCA's 'KULICK,' and just recently returned from a US & Canada tour with the group supporting Andy Black and The Faim. April was given praise and mention by NPR on her 2018 Tiny Desk Submission boasting "Her vocal range will give you goosebumps throughout the song, underscoring the darkness and melancholy of the...
Jul 03, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Macabre Americana is a NYC-based folk-fusion collective whose music sheds light on the dark side of the American Dream, past and present. Blake Pfeil, plays keys in the band and comes in to talk about how the band formed to sing songs about social justice and how he came to write their latest release 'Oscar'. www.macabreamericana.com
Jun 26, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Originally a classically-trained cellist, Frank Bell later expanded his instrumental arsenal as a way to further express himself as an artist. As an outlet, Frank began posting videos of his songs on YouTube, which brought him international attention and 800,000 video views (in four days) after being featured on their homepage. Shortly after, he flew to Canada to record his debut EP ‘On Passion and Reason’, a folky, neo-soul acoustic rock album which would later be released independently worldwi...
Jun 19, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Originally from Boston, but now based in New York indie folk artist Paola Bennet joins us to talk about how she overcame her shyness of performing to become a regular on the singer-songwriter scene in New York and how she came to write her last release 'Desert Sky'. During the Q&A section of Paola's first Sofar Sounds show, an audience member asked, "I love your songwriting, but what does your music sound like when things are going well?" Evoking the melancholy of Phoebe Bridgers and Daughte...
Jun 12, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Boston Based folk americana trio Visiting Wine this week stopped by to tell us about their song Spectors from their self titled debut album ahead of their summer tour where they will be stopping off in New York on June 10th. Visiting Wine put their own spin on modern folk rock, weaving warm, harmonies and bold songwriting voices that asks their audience to open their hearts and put on their dancing shoes. www.visitingwine.com
Jun 05, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Jeanne Marie Boes, NY native, a singer, songwriter, musician - full of love, happiness and heartache. With her powerful, soulful and unforgettable voice along with songs is steadily gaining a following in her hometown and beyond. Jeanne-Marie comes into talk about her song "The One" and her plans for 2019. You can see her play July 27th at the American Folk Museum, check out her website for further details. www.jeanneboes.com
May 29, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Brandon Mills, Nashville-based singer-songwriter and former New Yorker comes into talk to us about his song 'Gift' ahead of his NYAC Presents performance. Brandon began his musical career after leaving the military as a Special forces veteran. Has has also served global non-profits which has given him a perspective of living life with a bigger purpose. Brandon’s music is all about keeping people connected through positive vibes, conscious living, insightful lyrics and challenging the status quo....
May 22, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Marielle Kraft is a Sofar Sounds favourite from Philadelphia who is quickly making an impact on the indie pop scene, known for her storytelling songwriting technique of vivid detail, clever word choice, and refreshing taste. Marielle joins us to talk about quitting her job as a teacher to be in music full time and hit the road touring. Her new single “Better Without You” coming out May 17th. www.mariellekraft.com
May 15, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Kelsey Hunter is a blues rock singer-songwriter from New York City whom we are delighted to have performing in an NYAC round May 25th. Kelsey joins us in the studio to talk about her experiences as an artist in New York from the very first gig she ever saw in the city, to opening for Foreigner after a chance encounter with Mick Jones interviewing to be his personal assistant. Kelsey tells us all about her upcoming single Let Me Burn. www.instagram.com/kelseyhunter13
May 08, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart is a roots rock americana band based in New York consisting of bassist Chris Anderson (Martin Sexton), drummer Kenny Shaw (Dispatch) and B3 player Todd Caldwell (Crosby Stills and Nash). Rebecca and her band released two live albums, Sun Studio Sessions Volume 1 and Volume 2, tracked across two late night recording sessions at the famous Sun Studio in Memphis, TN where artists like Elvis and Johnny Cash made their first recordings. Their episode of Sun Studio S...
May 01, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Anna Rose, is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and guitarist. The fiery dynamo has been working in the music industry for over a decade. Anna Rose’s most recent single, Nobody Knows I’m Here, featured on NBC’s hit show 'This Is Us', announces an exciting shift in her artistic career as she moves closer to her roots in the singer-songwriter world. Anna joins us to talk about the her experiences as a woman in the rock and music industry and about her song 'Nobody Knows I'm Here'. www.annarosemu...
Mar 27, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Treya Lam is a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter whose cinematic songs and compositions are built on dynamic piano, ethereal vocals, meditative guitar and lush chamber-folk arrangements. Her debut album Good News was created entirely by womxn - headed by Kaki King who produced and released the record on her label. Treya joins us to discuss what it's like to make an album entirely with women from start to finish, the highs and lows of being an artist in the age of social media and how she wrot...
Mar 20, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Global citizen and folk singer Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. In just two years as a full-time musician, Eli has built a robust profile through wowing audiences each time he picks up a guitar. He has opened for national names like Shooter Jennings at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland and Ellis Paul at Jammin Java in Vienna, Virginia. Eli joins us to talk about his recent travels around Spain performing, his new music that he's releasing in 2019 and his son...
Mar 13, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 21
A New York music scene favourite, folk musician Phil Pickens, Southern transplant, in New York joins us to talk about how he found his way to music as a child in Atlanta, how he wound up in New York auditioning for the Jersey Boys and about his song 'Mary The Boxer' from his debut album Cathedrals. @philpickens
Mar 06, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Scottish singer-songwriter Natalie Clark, comes into talk about her latest release "More Than A Mountain" and what it means to her to quit her job and pursue a career as a musician in Los Angeles. Natalie has reaped plaudits from Sir Richard Branson among others, is now based in the US after being handpicked to open for the Grammy award winning Indigo Girls tour. Natalie was also featured on Season 10 of NBC's T.V. show, The Voice, where Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton praised her "cool, po...
Feb 27, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Skout is Laura Valk and Connor Gladney, a Brooklyn-based duo that plays indie-folk with restless edge. The pair met on an East Village stoop over coffee in late 2014. The next night, they played their first show together as Skout. The band has independently amassed over 1 million Spotify streams, landed on both Spotify’s USA and Canada Viral charts, and their music has been featured on MTV’s Catfish and NBC’s Today Show. Valk is proud to produce and edit most of the band’s audio and video conten...
Feb 20, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Matt Butler is a folk artist, a rock’n roller, and a storyteller. Weaving personal experience with a timeless style, he brings honesty and openness to his classic approach to songwriting. Matt spent several months on the inaugural ‘Foundations Tour’ for his newly formed non-profit organization, the ‘Just One Foundation’, bringing music to incarcerated and underserved populations across the US and he joined us in the studio to talk about his song "Fear and Desire" www.mattbutlersongs.com...
Feb 13, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Brandon Mills is a singer-songwriter based in New York City whose music combines earnest lyrical themes with grappling melodies to create emotionally charged story-telling. Brandon combines genres such as blues, hip-hop, pop, and folk with the goal of making his music distinctive and relatable. Brandon joins us to talk about his journey from being a marine to becoming a singer-songwriter about to head to Nashville to pursue the next step of his career and he tells us about the process for writin...
Feb 06, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
