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Why Music?

Ava Rose Lynchwhymusicpodcast.carrd.co
'Why Music?' is an music podcast where we talk to artists about the story behind their music, their careers, and answering the big question of what really inspired their stories. Hosted by the founder of Rose Peak Branding, Ava Rose Lynch/independent artist ava rose. "One Song & One Song ONLY" playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2jn8PdAcWQT0tStu0Wq3w7?si=ccab0d703e444467
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Episodes

Jordan Levy -- Ep. #73

This next artist is an LA singer-songwriter. Blending pop and rock with emotive lyricism, she’s telling her story with every track. Entering a new stage of her journey, she’s bringing a fresh take and an even fresher sound to her music. Welcome Jordan! Indie for Your Inbox, bringing you a new song from an independent artist every single day. ⁠Join now⁠ Jordan's Links: Spotify Instagram TikTok...

Mar 26, 20241 hr 21 min

Malcolm. -- Ep. #72

This next artist is a Canadian born and raised indie pop creative. Kicking off his journey as a drummer, and taking so many other steps along the way, it’s no question why his music perfectly combines many different genres. With so many releases out into the world, and just as many waiting to be released, there’s no stopping him on this journey. Welcome Malcolm.! Indie for Your Inbox, bringing you a new song from an independent artist every single day. ⁠Join now⁠ Malcolm.'s Links: Spotify Instag...

Mar 19, 202431 min

Kyra Morgan -- Ep. #71

This next artist is a Virginia-born and Nashville-based singer/songwriter. Only a few songs in, she’s just kicking off and making a name for herself in the pop world. Welcome Kyra! Indie for Your Inbox, bringing you a new song from an independent artist every single day. ⁠Join now⁠ Kyra's Links: Spotify Instagram TikTok...

Mar 12, 20241 hr 3 min

Hazel Mei -- Ep. #70

This next artist is a Brisbane-based soulful force of nature. Blending pop with jazz and acoustic in an effortless way, she brings a sound that feels both classic and modern at the same time. Recently riding the release of her EP, she’s starting the year off beyond strong. Welcome Hazel Mei! Indie for Your Inbox, bringing you a new song from an independent artist every single day. Join now Hazel's Links: Spotify Instagram TikTok...

Mar 05, 202451 min

Wendi Mancaku -- Ep. #69

This next artist is an Albanian pop & R&B songwriter based out of New York. After making waves back in her home country with international competitions, including Eurovision, she’s ready to make her impact here in the states. Welcome Wendi! Wendi's Links: Spotify Instagram TikTok YouTube...

Feb 27, 202456 min

Arianna Pappas -- Ep. #68

This next artist is a Nashville-based pop-country songwriter. With only a few releases out into the world, her journey is only now beginning, despite her long music history. Welcome Arianna! Arianna's Links: Spotify Instagram TikTok Website...

Feb 20, 202450 min

Gabrielle Turner -- Ep. #67

This next artist is a Seattle-based R&B singer/songwriter. Discovering her passion for music at a young age, she’s been following her greatest passion for several years and is on a mission to connect hearts and souls through the power of melodies. Welcome Gabrielle! Gabrielle's Links: Spotify Instagram TikTok...

Feb 13, 202452 min

Ilan Bell -- Ep. #66

This next artist is an NYC-based singer/songwriter who teamed up with a Grammy-winning producer to release his first album. Taking inspiration from some of the songwriting greats, his music is timeless while still holding its ground in the modern music landscape. Welcome Ilan! Ilan's Links: Spotify Instagram TikTok...

Feb 06, 20241 hr 8 min

Isla June -- Ep. #65

This next act is a self-described “genre buffet” exploring all kinds of sounds and ideas in each of their songs. With an overarching tone of self-acceptance, there’s something within their music anyone could get on board with. Welcome Isla June! Isla June's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/18ioovgcBQpPVcUdRyGCe0?si=E3CTP9y0Qpi-N5tL66M1AQ Instagram: https://instagram.com/islajunemusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/islajunemusic...

Jan 30, 20241 hr 32 min

Axel & Lolo -- Ep. #64

This next act is a singer/songwriter duo with an indie pop flavor. Bringing in the heartwarming sentiment of folk melodies with their friendship-based collaboration, their music will bring you a new sense of connection. Welcome Axel & Lolo! Axel & Lolo's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/66uREfgVhvjUiK3RXcTAdq?si=TqR6kJA_S92pfRLExq1kcg Instagram: https://instagram.com/axelandlolo TikTok: https://tiktok.com/axelandlolo

Jan 23, 202430 min

Grace Smiles -- Ep. #63

This next artist is a 23-year old singer-songwriter with roots in the Windy City. Now a Nashville indie rocker, her journey is starting to pick up speed. Welcome Grace! Grace's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/33i07ALaC6xQq0AoSnJTN1?si=BGEmbr_wQqutiCf5d4eUtw Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracesmiles TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@itsgracesmiles

Jan 16, 202450 min

Ellie Burke -- Ep. #62

This next artist was a girl band guitarist-turned-artist. Falling into the softer side of the pop world, her music is just what the doctor ordered. Welcome Ellie! Ellie's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qtjqPzkyF1Nx3PQPnlbMZ?si=IEAmXDJtT7GcjkLwpuPIdg Instagram: https://instagram.com/ellieburkemusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ellieburkemusic

Jan 09, 202450 min

Noah Reed -- Ep. #61

This next artist is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to genres. One-half of the folky-pop experimental project Linear Process, he’s now venturing into his own sound. Welcome Noah! Noah's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4wxdZcbGLmsaXdywHLMSaq?si=00ejZU9URRu7vq86iESWKg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noah.r.reed/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noah.r.reed...

Jan 02, 20241 hr 12 min

Exxy -- Ep. #60

This next artist is an LA-based singer/songwriter who started in Manhattan. Also very heavily involved in the world of cinema, she’s an artist in more ways than one. Welcome Exxy! Exxy's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/19QCFflhLrWN7WVWk2Exsd?si=Tt6cEl-mTa2uPGJDZqX5QA

Dec 19, 20231 hr 15 min

Mackenzie Morrow -- Ep. #59

This next artist is up-and-coming in the South Carolina community. Riding the waves of a new album, she’s returned back to what she loves most. Welcome Mackenzie! Mackenzie's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/09xKl7GjKOETUqTQFXqOr2?si=wsbb-2cLTfyi3PBDV-VFCg Instagram: https://instagram.com/mackenziemorrowmusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mackenziemorrowmusic

Dec 12, 202358 min

Trev Truth -- Ep. #58

This next artist is a Pennsylvania native and fellow North Carolina transplant. With a name inspired by what he strives for, it’s clear he’s making music from a very personal place. Striving for greatness with every move he makes, I don’t think anything will hold him back. Welcome Trev Truth! Trev's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LHa45BI7kBZe7FCXBDpl0?si=wayp80dlTDuTbtoQNwzkwQ Instagram: https://instagram.com/trevvtruth TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@trevxtruth...

Dec 05, 202335 min

Morgan Or The Sound -- Ep. #57

This next artist is an LA-based rocker who’s blending genres with every release. Writing songs from a very personal place and telling the story of his journey, he’s bringing new topics to the conversation. Welcome Morgan! Morgan's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1RjfcdCj5sJahCRGdCxmjY?si=xqOnGWaXQuySkOyoP4sKJQ Instagram: https://instagram.com/morganorthesound TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@morganorthesound

Nov 28, 20231 hr 1 min

Heather Kathryn -- Ep. #56

This next artist is the pop/punk mixture you didn’t know you needed. Retelling the stories of unfortunate dating situations and the 20-something lifestyle, every song takes you on its own journey. Covering all bounds in the world of emotions, you’re going to want to join her on this wild ride. Welcome Heather! Heather's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tKV0xLmFr06L6kGhLeal7?si=_q-cYvOoT7qoAObmWGqUxg&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=copy-link&nd=1&_branch_match_id=1...

Nov 21, 202345 min

OWES (Harvey) -- Ep. #55

This next artist is a member of the UK alternative band OWES. Started in 2020, they’re hitting the ground running and building momentum following their debut EP. Welcome Harvey! OWES' Links: https://open.spotify.com/artist/40lg2snKlWmw3rah6jq8hR?si=JK3XNoroSN-Q0DuFXipbbQ&nd=1 https://www.instagram.com/officialowes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialowes https://www.officialowes.com/...

Nov 14, 20231 hr 25 min

Gecko & The Bee -- Ep. #54

This next artist is one-half of a London-based duo. With their backbone coming from fingerpicking and harmonies, they’ve reinvented folk rock in a whole new way. With only a handful of releases over the last few years, only time will tell where they venture next. Welcome Hannah of Gecko & the Bee! Gecko and the Bee's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ucRfKaQDpzrLFu7vzSXs3?si=ZH521GzmTWSYZB20T4LmYA Instagram: https://instagram.com/geckoandthebee TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@geck...

Nov 07, 202355 min

Quinn O'Donnell -- Ep. #53

This next artist is a Nashville-based songwriter with a late 90’s and early 00’s influence. Combining the styles of alternative rock and indie pop, she is certainly making her mark all across the Music City. Welcome Quinn! Quinn's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2oecXf3Z9p0UCr9AVDeFEP?si=mwU9SUCMRLappg_0PpjIBA Instagram: https://instagram.com/moldyespresso TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@moldyespresso

Oct 31, 20231 hr 7 min

Maxine -- Ep. #52

This next artist is a Bay Area native with a passion for adventure. With multiple instruments in her arsenal, it’s clear she’s a contender. Covering all the bases in the indie pop world, you always know to expect something new and different. Welcome Maxine! Maxine's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3m7b61n7lAtR554KpBx5y9?si=V2ldVuymQa-kE-inQ2z46A https://www.maxineedmonds.com

Oct 24, 202336 min

Shayan -- Ep. #51

This next artist is a Montreal-based indie pop songwriter and producer. Producing his own music since the age of 18, This next artist is a Montreal-based indie pop songwriter and producer. Producing his own music since the age of 18, he aims to connect with his audience with every song. Welcome Shayan! Shayan's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6je6uWUQiFGFjGNwhTV532?si=q2FEmHBTTQ6r3sSpdjfUVw Instagram: https://instagram.com/enlight.music TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@shayanisme YouT...

Oct 10, 202334 min

Year 1 recap -- Ep. #50

To celebrate our 50th episode, we walk back through our first year of interviews. In honor of this milestone, we also created two playlists of all of our guests so far. Find them here: One song & one song ONLY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2jn8PdAcWQT0tStu0Wq3w7?si=b0bab12e5fbb4a74 My favorites so far: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39vod7g5hUaCF7W20FXHor?si=7f99076f161c4074

Sep 26, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Not Satire/Luke Brannen -- Ep. #49

This next artist is a Nashville based but Colorado native. Journeying through genres, he’s covered everything from EDM to indie rock. Welcome Luke! Luke/Not Satire's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/67goppbU45oaP1HCLfpqU8?si=m2ZKSy5zQmi1H5s99-XTzw

Sep 19, 202339 min

416dede -- Ep. #48

This week's artist is a southern rapper lengthening his stride in the music scene. Rebranded after a decade, he has freshly evolved into quite a versatile style. Welcome 416dede! 416 dede's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2yHqGHIFW4cVa2j8Ndommx?si=CC63K7-XR7O_UdP4pdHuVw Instagram: https://instagram.com/416dede TikTok: https://tiktok.com/416dede

Sep 12, 202324 min

Chase Campbell -- Ep. #47

This next artist is a Tennessee-based folk/rock storyteller. Closing the gap between humanity and music, he wears his music on his sleeve. Still riding the wave of his latest project, he’s creating a unique space with every track he writes. Welcome Chase! Chase's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3D0WxOMWV5kUfIr2ZdCQQW?si=3wfOZSvTSiqWi0sYIz8qwg Instagram: https://instagram.com/chaycambul TikTok: https://tiktok.com/chimmychungachase

Sep 05, 202356 min

The Real Mike Wilson -- Ep. #46

This next artist is a rapper and producer from NYC. His work displays the journey of musical growth as he has put in over a decade into his music. A podcast host, poet, and performer, there’s nothing he can’t do. Welcome Mike! Mike's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6T10X35C4KIpjTp94MMf8H?si=yxbP___hSD6oXNpXc1sJYA Instagram: https://instagram.com/trmwbk TikTok: https://tiktok.com/trmwbk Website: https://trmwbk.wixsite.com/mysite...

Aug 29, 20231 hr 1 min

Elizabeth Anne -- Ep. #45

This week's artist is a pop singer/songwriter with a lyrical focus. Debuting in 2022 with a few tracks out in the world, it’s only the beginning. Welcome Elizabeth! Elizabeth's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3M0IgxjFW2m1uoVXZXp0Qh?si=5PU7medmQJG7GL_nXkQmYQ Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethannemusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/elizabethannemusic

Aug 22, 202342 min

STIA -- Ep. #44

This week's artist is up and coming in the R&B space. Taking inspiration from all eras of the genre, her sound is the perfect blend of all the household names. With a distinct voice to set herself apart, it’s only a matter of time before she’s reaching heights. Welcome STIA! STIA's Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DNH5shjuvzay1aPAfbOnj?si=2EcQbed1Q_-M2AcQb0hNEQ Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialstia TikTok: https://tiktok.com/officialstia YouTube: https://youtube.com/@...

Aug 15, 202343 min
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