Babes Behind the Beats with Jess Bowen & Bowie Jane
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago -Jess Bowen and Bowie Jane interview females working in the music industry both behind the scenes and on stage. Being a touring drummer and DJ singer songwriter respectively, Jess and Bowie uncover the journeys and background of super successful females in the music industry. Guests include Amanda Davis (Janelle Monae), Eva Gardner (Pink), Inaya Day (Mousse T), Cassadee Pope, Esjay Jones (Krewella), Patty Anne Miller (Beyoncé), Chrissy Costanza, Kiiara, Mandy (Misterwives), Valerie Morehouse (5sos), Tessa Violet, Tatiana de Maria, Mona Tavakoli (Jason Mraz), Babs (Emo nite), Rae Harvey (the Living End), Karina Depiano (Troy Sivan), Rebecca Black, Kay Hanley (Letters to Cleo), Christy McDonald (Robin Schultz), Vicky Hamilton (Guns n Roses), Emily Shackleton (Carly Pearce, Mickey Guyton) and the list goes on.
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Episodes
shallow pools (Boston Indie Pop Band)
March 11, 2021 01:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBThis week we chinwag about some of the first gigs we ever played when we started in the industry. Afterward we chat with Boston based indie pop band, shallow pools. The members include drummer Ali Ajemian, lead vocalist Glynnis Brennan, guitarist Jess Gromada and bassist Haley Senft. They tell us about their journey from starting out as a cover band while in school together, to writing original music and finding the bands sound, to releasing their newest single “Glow”, being proud members o...
Valerie Morehouse (Vocal Coach to The Chainsmokers, Sia, 5 Seconds of Summer, Jeff Bridges, Brendon Uri, Florida Georgia Line, Noah Cyrus, and Christina Perri)
March 04, 2021 01:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThis week we chinwag about Jess searching for her new apartment in LA. Afterward we chat with Valerie Morehouse, vocal coach for artists such as Sia, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, 5SOS, Brendon Urie, our very own Bowie Jane, and more. Valerie’s journey started about twenty years ago, when she was diagnosed with debilitating nodules on her vocal cords. Having sung all her life, the idea of not being able to sing again was not an option. She devoted herself to finding out what causes nodules...
Valerie Morehouse
March 04, 2021 01:00 - 39.1 MBThis week we chinwag about Jess searching for her new apartment in LA. Afterward we chat with Valerie Morehouse, vocal coach for artists such as Sia, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, 5SOS, Brendon Urie, our very own Bowie Jane, and more. Valerie’s journey started about twenty years ago, when she was diagnosed with debilitating nodules on her vocal cords. Having sung all her life, the idea of not being able to sing again was not an option. She devoted herself to finding out what causes nodules ...
DJ Carly Wilford (London Toolroom Records House Music DJ and Producer)
February 25, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThis week we chinwag about Bowie‘s experience learning Ableton through a Toolroom Academy course. Afterward we chat with British DJ Carly Wilford, whom Bowie met while taking the Ableton course together! Rising up through London’s underground electronic dance music scene, Carly Wilford is a pioneer of new music. Discovering the latest breaking artists and backing their journey, she unearths the tracks that shine through amongst the Internet’s crowded streams. Starting out as a Presenter, he...
DJ Carly Wilford
February 25, 2021 00:00 - 41.3 MBThis week we chinwag about Bowie‘s experience learning Ableton through a Toolroom Academy course. Afterward we chat with British DJ Carly Wilford, whom Bowie met while taking the Ableton course together! Rising up through London’s underground electronic dance music scene, Carly Wilford is a pioneer of new music. Discovering the latest breaking artists and backing their journey, she unearths the tracks that shine through amongst the Internet’s crowded streams. Starting out as a Presenter, her...
Karina DePiano, Keyboardist/Musical Director for Troye Sivan, Daya, Miley Cyrus, & more
February 18, 2021 01:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBKarina has worked with artists such as Troye Sivan, Fifth Harmony, Miley Cyrus, Daya, mxmtoon, and so many more! She received her Bachelor of Music - Popular Music Performance from University of Southern California, and she tells us about how much that experience helped prepare her for her future in the industry, she breaks down her role as a musical director, we chat about some of her experiences performing on late night and daytime television, and so much more! Follow us! Instagram: @ba...
Kiiara, Singer/Songwriter
February 11, 2021 01:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week we chinwag about the ups and downs of the music and entertainment industry, and the affects it has on its artists. Afterward we chat with singer/songwriter Kiiara about her hit single “Gold”, her experience working with Chester Bennington and Linkin Park, her newest release “Happy Hour” with Felix Cartal, and so much more! Follow us! Instagram: @babesbehindthebeats Twitter: @babesbehindbeat Facebook: www.facebook.com/babesbehindthebeats Website: www.babesbehindthebeats.com ...
Mona Tavakoli, Drummer/Percussionist of Raining Jane, Jason Mraz, Sara Bareilles and more
February 04, 2021 01:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week we chat with Mona Tavakoli, drummer/percussionist of Raining Jane, Jason Mraz, Sara Bareilles, and the co-founder/co-director of Rock n’ Roll Camp For Girls Los Angeles. During our chat Mona tells us about learning drums at age 11, adapting to learning the cajón while taking a flamenco dance class in college, starting her all-female band Raining Jane, touring and recording with Jason Mraz, recently playing on Sesame Street with Sara Bareilles, and more! Follow us! Instagram: @bab...
Mandy Lee, Singer/Songwriter of Misterwives
January 28, 2021 01:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBOn today’s episode we have Mandy Lee of Misterwives joining us! Mandy tells us about getting the band started, playing their first show at the Canal Room in NYC, getting signed to Photo Finish Records, touring with acts such as Panic! at the Disco and twenty one pilots, working on their latest live stream performance entitled Superbloom: The Live Dream, and so much more! We had SOOOO much fun chatting with Mandy and had such a good laugh, so be sure to tune into this one! The post Mandy Le...
Laura Cox, French Guitarist and Singer/Songwriter
January 14, 2021 01:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThis week we chinwag about Jess’s engagement story and find out all the details behind the proposal day. Afterward we chat with Laura Cox, French guitarist and singer/songwriter. Laura tells us about learning to play guitar at a young age, breaking into the YouTube world and garnering a large following, touring with her band, the Laura Cox Band, last year right before the world went into lockdown, and so much more! The post Laura Cox, French Guitarist and Singer/Songwriter appeared first ...
Introducing Jess Bowen and Bowie Jane!
December 24, 2020 01:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis week we get to know our hosts, drummer Jess Bowen and DJ Bowie Jane. They talk about their respective journeys through the music industry, share funny tour stories, all whilst having a laugh and a beverage. They also share their recent experience with HelloFresh, and have a fun surprise just for their listeners! Don’t miss this one! The post Introducing Jess Bowen and Bowie Jane! appeared first on idobi.
Cassadee Pope, Singer/Songwriter
December 17, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBThis week we chat to country singer/songwriter, Cassadee Pope! We chat about her Warped Tour days with Jess, working with Blake Shelton on the NBC’s The Voice, being signed to a major label to releasing independently, being nominated for a Grammy, and her pop punk roots with her band Hey Monday. All of this and so much more! Follow us! Instagram: @babesbehindthebeats Twitter: @babesbehindbeat Facebook: www.facebook.com/babesbehindthebeats Website: www.babesbehindthebeats.com Patreon: w...
Vicky Hamilton (Guns N’ Roses, June Carter Cash, Mötley Crüe, Poison)
December 10, 2020 01:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBMusic manager and label exec, Vicky Hamilton, is a Grammy award-winning music industry executive, personal manager and writer. As one of the most successful female music executives in the industry, Vicky has discovered and developed the careers of Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Faster Pussycat and many others. Vicky’s over 30 years in the music industry also includes working as an A&R executive at Geffen, Capitol and Vapor Records and owning a successful independent record label, whi...
Patty Anne Miller, Drummer for Quinn XCII, CeeLo Green, and More
December 03, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThis week we chinwag about when Jess auditioned for Zayn Malik and what that process was like. Afterward we chat with Patty Anne Miller, drummer for acts such as CeeLo Green, Quinn XCII, Zara Larsson, and more. Patty tells us about her experience at Berklee College of Music, being a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance, playing the Super Bowl in 2016 as part of Beyonce’s drumline, touring with CeeLo Green and Quinn XCII, as well as most recently starring in her first feature film, Bi...
Amanda Davis – FOH Engineer for Janelle Monáe, Tegan and Sara
November 26, 2020 01:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week we chinwag about the job of sound engineers on tour, and why we feel there are so few females in that position. Afterward, we chat with Memphis native Amanda Davis, FOH (front of house) engineer for Janelle Monáe and Tegan and Sara. Amanda tells us how she graduated with a BA in Vocal Performance before realizing she didn’t want to sing but wanted to stay in music, so she enrolled in an audio tech program at SAE in Atlanta. She tells us about her first job as an audio engineer wor...
DJ Ella
November 19, 2020 01:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWe chat with LA based Tech house DJ, DJ Ella. Latvian born DJ Ella has had an amazing history in the music world having won a Grammy in her home country on multiple occasions, been a finalist in Latvia for Eurovision, hosted her own tv show and is now a staple in the tech house world in LA. Follow us! Instagram: @babesbehindthebeats Twitter: @babesbehindbeat Facebook: www.facebook.com/babesbehindthebeats Website: www.babesbehindthebeats.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/babesbehindthebeats ...
Kelsy Karter, Singer/Songwriter
November 12, 2020 01:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBThis week we chinwag about our favorite food whilst being on tour in different countries. Afterward we chat with New Zealand born singer/songwriter Kelsy Karter about her latest album release, the Harry Styles face tattoo prank, her close relationship with her fans, new music, and so much more! Follow us! Instagram: @babesbehindthebeats Twitter: @babesbehindbeat Facebook: www.facebook.com/babesbehindthebeats Website: www.babesbehindthebeats.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/babesbehindtheb...
Babs Szabo, Co-Founder of Emo Nite
November 05, 2020 01:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week we chat with Babs Szabo, a co-founder of Emo Nite and Ride or Cry. She tells us about the various jobs she had in the industry before starting Emo Nite, including her experiences at working at Sony Music and CAA, as well as discussing the plans Emo Nite had for their slot at this years Coachella (which was canceled due to COVID). Babs also tells us about their creative agency, Ride or Cry, which has been keeping them busier than ever this year as shows and events are still on hold...
Lauren Ruth Ward, Singer/Songwriter
October 29, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBLAUREN RUTH WARD - this week we chat with @laurenruthward about her journey from being a hairdresser in Baltimore, to moving to Los Angeles and becoming a successful singer/songwriter. Lauren discusses the ins and outs of getting to where she is today, breaks down the basics of signing a record deal, and most recently having her song featured on the soundtrack of 'Little Fires Everywhere.' You don’t wanna miss this episode! The post Lauren Ruth Ward, Singer/Songwriter appeared first on id...
Anastasia Grace, Singer/Songwriter of The Haunt
October 22, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBThis week we chinwag about what we were doing as musicians at the young age of 12. Afterward we chat with Anastasia Grace, singer of The Haunt. The sibling fronted group based out of South Florida merges genres of alternative, indie, rock & roll, garage, and blues. 17 year old Anastasia has been performing live since the age of 9, complimented by her older brother, Maxamillion. Anastasia tells us about her experiences in middle school, which lead to a viral hit song that she wrote entitle...
Chrissy Costanza, Singer/Songwriter of Against The Current
October 15, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThis week we chat with Chrissy Costanza, who first rose to fame as the lead singer of Against the Current and has since become one of the most recognizable female voices in gaming. We find out about how Chrissy first met her bandmates, Will Ferri and Dan Gow, and how they quickly caught the attention of label Fueled By Ramen (Warner Music, home of Twenty One Pilots, Panic! At The Disco, All Time Low, and more). After a critically acclaimed debut album and a sold-out world tour, Chrissy w...
Esjay Jones, Producer & Songwriter
October 08, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week we chinwag about the lack of well-known female producers in the music industry. Afterward we chat with music producer, Esjay Jones. Esjay is a South African-born producer & songwriter now based between Los Angeles and Joshua Tree, California, who had her first major cut in the U.S. alongside co-writer Justin Tranter in 2013 with the single “I Choose U” by TimeFlies on Def Jam Records. Since then, she has worked with Sean Kingston, Jeffree Star, Olivia Holt, Escape The Fate, Mystery...
Christy McDonald, Nashville Singer/Songwriter
October 01, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBThis week we chinwag about Bowie’s most recent experience filming on the set of CBS’s show SWAT, as well as Jess’s upcoming commercial that she'll be featured in. Afterward we chat with Nashville based singer/songwriter Christy McDonald. Currently, Christy McDonald is featured on Robin Schulz’s Warner Brothers/Atlantic album 'Uncovered' which debuted in the 4th spot on the iTunes World Chart. Billboard has claimed "Ha Leh Lou Ya" a Global Smash, with the hit song and artist collaboration...
Catherine Powell, Photographer for Dan & Shay, Maren Morris, Kasey Musgraves, & more
September 24, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week we chat with photographer Catherine Powell, who is the photographer for artists such as Dan & Shay, Maren Morris, Kasey Musgraves, and so many more! We discuss how Catherine first got her start in music taking photos for local music venues, to starting her own magazine (NKD Magazine) at the age of 17, to being on tour with some of the biggest acts in the country music scene. She has some incredible stories, including how she recently took photos of her absolute favorite, Justin B...
Rae Harvey, Former Music Manager, Animal Activist
September 17, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBRae Harvey is one the top music managers in the Australian Music Industry. She managed HUGE Australian band, the Living End and 360, and also brought out acts to Australia such as Blink 182. She's literally done everything and is an absolute legend. After working in the music industry for over 25 years, Rae hit an animal driving and had a massive self realization... she needed to work with animals. From that moment on, she pursued her dream to one day own a kangaroo sanctuary and eventually...
Inaya Day, Chart Topping House Music Vocalist
September 10, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThis week we have a chinwag about “top-lining” in the music industry, and what exactly that entails. Afterwards we speak to Inaya Day, a chart topping house music vocalist, songwriter, and label owner. She has found much of her success in the dance music scene, having had various number ones on the Billboard charts. We chat about her experience on Broadway, starting her own record label, her song “Keep Pushin” that was recently re-recorded by Dua Lipa for an Adidas campaign, and so much mor...
Chloe Lilac, Singer/Songwriter
September 03, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week we have a chinwag about Jess’s hilarious experience using an app to help her fall asleep and the amount of money Mariah Carey makes from one Christmas song. Afterward we chat with RCA singer/songwriter Chloe Lilac, who tells us about her experience growing up in Brooklyn, getting signed to a major label at a young age, her newly released EP 'Douchebag', and more! Follow us! Instagram: @babesbehindthebeats Twitter: @babesbehindbeat Facebook: www.facebook.com/babesbehindtheb...
Kate Flather, Record Label Advertising Guru
August 27, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBJess and Bowie have a good old chin wag about In ‘n Out Burger and it’s secret “animal” style, do a personal Patreon telephone call with Bowie’s Mum, and then chat with record label advertising guru, Kate Flather! Kate Flather has worked with Van Halen, the Indigo Girls, Steve Wynn, Rhino Records, Rolling Stone Magazine, Coca Cola and Ashleigh Flynn & the Riveters. The post Kate Flather, Record Label Advertising Guru appeared first on idobi Network.
Rebecca Black, Pop Singer/Songwriter
August 20, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week we chinwag about the various backstage dressing room experiences we’ve had all over the world. Afterwards, we speak with Rebecca Black! Rebecca is an open book with us when discussing her viral hit “Friday” and we learn about the ups and downs from the worldwide attention it gave her. We also dive into her recent coming out story, being in Katy Perry’s music video, the new music she’s been working on, and so much more. Follow us! Instagram: @babesbehindthebeats Twitter: @ba...
Alicia Vigil from Dragonforce, Vigil of War
August 13, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week we chinwag about the odd jobs that come with living in Los Angeles. Afterwards, Bowie and Jess speak to Alicia Vigil, the power metal bass player for DragonForce and singer/bass player of Vigil of War. The post Alicia Vigil from Dragonforce, Vigil of War appeared first on idobi Network.
Eva Gardner, Bass Player for Pink, Gwen Stefani, Cher, Tegan & Sara and more
August 06, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBEva Gardner, renowned bass player, has performed and toured with a huge amount of artists including none other than Pink, Gwen Stefani, Cher, Tegan & Sara, Moby and Veruca Salt. Jess and Bowie chat with Eva about how she got into the music business, her life on the road with Pink, and working in Vegas! Eva also shares her new release with Jess and Bowie, "Love & Drugs"! The post Eva Gardner, Bass Player for Pink, Gwen Stefani, Cher, Tegan & Sara and more appeared first on idobi Network.
Cassie Leopold and Pagan Newman from Darlinghurst
July 30, 2020 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBJess Bowen and Bowie Jane chat with Cassie Leopold and Pagan Newman from Australian Country Music Chart topping band, Darlinghurst. Cassie and Pagan talk about their musical bond, tour life and their venture into the country music scene. The post Cassie Leopold and Pagan Newman from Darlinghurst appeared first on idobi Network.
Melissa Eastwick, Professional Makeup Artist to Musicians
July 23, 2020 00:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBMelissa Eastwick is a professional makeup artist to musicians in the industry having worked on the Grammys, music videos and photo shoots with clients including Shawn Mendez, Natalie Lafourdacade, Dave Grohl, Snoop Dog, Fifth Harmony, Michael Bolton, Offspring and hundreds more. Melissa talks about her move to Los Angeles and breaking into the makeup world straight out of MUD. The post Melissa Eastwick, Professional Makeup Artist to Musicians appeared first on idobi Network.
Kay Hanley from Letters to Cleo
July 16, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThis week Jess and Bowie chat with Kay Hanley from Letters to Cleo. Letters to Cleo emerged from the Boston rock scene in the early 90’s, having released three full length albums during their time together. You would recognize Letters to Cleo from the soundtracks to movies such as 10 Things I Hate About You, The Craft, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and more. You would also recognize Kay as the singing voice of Josie from the movie Josie and The Pussycats! We’re thrilled to have Kay on the podc...
Alison Freed
July 09, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBAlison Freed is a Los Angeles based actor and award-winning voice actor with a unique, dynamic, smart, warm, modern female voice. Alison is a two-time 2018 SOVAS award-winning Voice Over artist- winning for Best Commercial Campaign, Smoothie King and Best Radio Commercial, Uber. She has also been nominated 6 times over her career. Jess and Bowie chat with Alison about her journey through the music industry and her arrival into the voice over scene. The post Alison Freed appeared first on ...
Jocelyn Alice, Canadian Platinum Selling Singer Songwriter
July 02, 2020 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBJess and Bowie chat with platinum selling Canadian singer songwriter, Jocelyn Alice about her journey through the music industry including her recent appearance on NBC's Songland. Jocelyn rose to fame with her 2015 breakout summer song, “Jackpot.” With the track topping radio and sales charts eventually being certified platinum in Canada. Since then, Jocelyn’s songs have received over 100 million streams, including her latest single “Still Wondering”, her collaboration with R3hab, “Radio Si...
Jess and Bowie Chat with Canadian Platinum Selling Singer Songwriter, Jocelyn Alice!
July 02, 2020 00:00Jess and Bowie chat with platinum selling Canadian singer songwriter, Jocelyn Alice about her journey through the music industry including her recent appearance on NBC's Songland. Jocelyn rose to fame with her 2015 breakout summer song, “Jackpot.” With the track topping radio and sales charts eventually being certified platinum in Canada. Since then, Jocelyn’s songs have received over 100 million streams, including her latest single “Still Wondering”, her collaboration with R3hab, “Radio Sil...
Tessa Violet, Singer/Songwriter
June 25, 2020 00:00 - 54 minutes - 49.4 MBTessa Violet chats with Jess and Bowie about her amazing connection with her fans worldwide, her journey from being a YouTuber to selling out the Troubadour as a singer songwriter, performing in Russia and Poland, life on tour and her new music coming out! The post Tessa Violet, Singer/Songwriter appeared first on idobi Network.
Jess and Bowie Chat with Singer/Songwriter, Tessa Violet
June 25, 2020 00:00Tessa Violet chats with Jess and Bowie about her amazing connection with her fans worldwide, her journey from being a YouTuber to selling out the Troubadour as a singer songwriter, performing in Russia and Poland, life on tour and her new music coming out!
Jess Bowen and Bowie Jane chat with local LA DJ, DJ Kara
June 18, 2020 00:00Jess and Bowie chat with local LA DJ, DJ Kara, about her transition from wanting to work behind the scenes in the music industry to being on stage.
DJ Kara, Los Angeles DJ
June 18, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBJess and Bowie chat with local LA DJ, DJ Kara, about her transition from wanting to work behind the scenes in the music industry to being on stage. The post DJ Kara, Los Angeles DJ appeared first on idobi Network.
Jess Bowen and Bowie Jane chat with Photographer Betsy Martinez
June 11, 2020 00:00Jess and Bowie chat with tour and music photographer, Betsy Martinez about her journey through the industry. Betsy has worked with amazing artists such as P!nk, Sting, Billie Eilish, Third Eye Blind, Jimmy Eat World and so many more.
Betsy Martinez, Photographer
June 11, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBJess and Bowie chat with tour and music photographer, Betsy Martinez about her journey through the industry. Betsy has worked with amazing artists such as P!nk, Sting, Billie Eilish, Third Eye Blind, Jimmy Eat World and so many more. The post Betsy Martinez, Photographer appeared first on idobi Network.
Jess Bowen and Bowie Jane Chat with Tatiana DeMaria
May 27, 2020 21:00This week Jess and Bowie chat to hilarious singer songwriter Tatiana Demaria about Warped Tour, Joan Jett, life on tour, writing for commercials, Synesthesia, as well as her new music!
Tatiana DeMaria, Singer/Songwriter
May 27, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThis week Jess and Bowie chat to hilarious singer songwriter Tatiana Demaria about Warped Tour, Joan Jett, life on tour, writing for commercials, Synesthesia, as well as her new music! The post Tatiana DeMaria, Singer/Songwriter appeared first on idobi Network.