Bringin' it Backwards
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Interview with Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music
April 08, 2021 17:23 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music from the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach CA! ** This interview was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic ** With his emotional and gravel-coated bellow, vocalist/guitarist Chuck Ragan made a name for himself as one-fourth of the much-loved Gainesville post-hardcore outfit Hot Water Music before releasing his first solo album in 2007. Alongside friends Chris Wollard, Jason Black, and George Rebelo, Ragan formed Hot Water Mus...
Interview with Crack The Sky
April 08, 2021 03:29 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Crack The Sky over Zoom video! Fresh off the release of Crack The Sky’s latest album, TRIBES, singer/multi-instrumentalist JOHN PALUMBO is venturing out into the funky world of HOLLYWOOD BLVD, his fifth solo album due out May 21 via Carry On Music. Pre-orders are now available here. A lyric video for the title track premiered on Ventsmagazine.com yesterday, and can now be streamed on the label’s YouTube page here, which depicts the crazy and colorful town P...
Interview with Nina Herzog
April 07, 2021 03:05 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Nina Herzog over Zoom video! Los Angeles singer/songwriter NINA HERZOG has waited years for. Her long-awaited six-song debut EP, TOGETHER AWAY, is out now via Label Logic as distributed by Ingrooves. NINA HERZOG has been called a "vintage songstress" by Broadway World, has sung on over 200 songs for Hal Leonard Publishing, BMI Publishing, Sony, and Universal, has performed with The National Symphony Orchestra conducted by the late Marvin Hamlisch, and with ...
Interview with Ben Schuller
April 06, 2021 19:44 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Schuller over Zoom video! Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and producer Ben Schuller releases his new song “Full Throttle,” the latest single and 8th “chapter” from his forthcoming album ‘New Roaring 20s.’ Watch the official video for “Full Throttle” here. “Full Throttle” is a moody, beat-driven track that sees the central character on ‘New Roaring 20s’ coming to terms with his self-destructive choices. Read more about the new song in Ben's recent in...
Interview Lydia Luce
April 06, 2021 03:25 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Lydia Luce over Zoom video! Luce was known as the go-to strings session player in Nashville working with everyone from Dolly Parton to Eminem but is now stepping into her own spotlight. She is completely independent and without the help of a label has amassed MILLIONS of streams (6.1 million in 2020 alone) through Spotify playlist inclusions which has been the launch pad for her new critically acclaimed album Dark River - a distinct take and unique blend of...
Interview with Dolo Tonight
April 06, 2021 03:11 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Dolo Tonight over Zoom video! “I’m Bill Nye-meets-Cartoon Network-meets-a rapper, all in one,” describes Dolo Tonight. The 23-year-old artist is vibrant, enthusiastic, and tapped into an array of cultures. Raised by artistic parents in the Central New Jersey town of Watchung, just outside of New York City, Dolo traces his creativity and analytical skills to his home life. He was encouraged to pursue his passions from an early age and an initial interest in ...
Interview with Loren Israel
April 04, 2021 22:18 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBTogether with Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Loren Israel over Zoom video! Music industry veteran Loren Israel is well-known in industry circles as a record producer, A&R executive/consultant, and songwriting teacher. Over the years his instincts for finding and developing new talent has helped introduce bands like Jimmy Eat World, Plain White T’s, Neon Trees, and most recently, The Unlikely Candidates to the world. For over fifteen years, Loren worked in the Ar...
Interview with Whole Damn Mess
April 04, 2021 02:23 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Whole Damn Mess over Zoom video! Rock ‘n’ roll causes a physical response. Hips sway, feet tap, heads nods, and hearts race. On stage and on tape, Whole Damn Mess provoke a primal reaction. Packing a potent punch with timeless songcraft and unbridled energy. The Los Angeles band—Don Miggs, C. Todd Nielsen, Lawrence Katz, and Greg Hansen (along with a permanent “ensemble” of drummers and bass players)—forge an instant connection that’s as lively as their per...
Interview with Mimi Webb
April 04, 2021 01:41 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mimi Webb over Zoom video! On the verge of a major breakthrough this year, 19-year-old UK singer/songwriter Mimi Webb returns with a new single and music video entitled “Reasons”. The track pairs delicate clean guitar with her expansive delivery. Confessional verses give way to a sweeping hook as she declares, “We’re just people made of broken pieces. I’ve got secrets. You’ve got secrets in your eyes.” Meanwhile, the ...
Interview with John Duff
April 03, 2021 03:20 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing John Duff over Zoom video! Singer-Songwriter, Director, & Social Media Influencer John Duff released a new single with the help from his dog (DJ Baby Duff). DJ Baby Duff is a double-Sagittarius short-haired Brussels Griffon. She weighs six pounds and stands at about four apples tall. One day, Baby stepped on John's phone and changed the music - and that’s when John realized: she had a gift and she should become a DJ."I asked her if she wanted to do a song...
Interview with Cha Wa
April 02, 2021 23:54 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Cha Wa over Zoom video! GRAMMY-nominated band Cha Wa will return on April 2 with My People, a new collection that draws from the rich and vibrant street culture of New Orleans. Arriving via the renowned southern independent label Single Lock Records, My People exuberantly infuses contemporary sounds with the music of street parades and the Mardi Gras Indian community – a group of Black New Orleanians who pay respect to Native American tribes their wardrobe,...
Interview with Favourite Daughter
April 02, 2021 02:59 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Favourite Daughter over Zoom video! Favourite Daughter (Julia Kennific) is a Montreal-based singer/songwriter. Born and raised near Toronto, she is a queer artist who pulls inspiration from across the indie alternative rock spectrum. Citing influences like Courtney Barnett, Hayley Williams and Julien Baker, Favourite Daughter combines gut-wrenching vulnerable lyricism, soaring vocals and ear worm hooks in her own corner of dreamy pop rock. We want to hear f...
Interview with Walking Papers
April 01, 2021 20:49 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Walking Papers over Zoom video! “The Deep Cinematic Rock We Crave” That’s how PancakesAndWhiskey.com described THE LIGHT BELOW, the highly anticipated third album by WALKING PAPERS (frontman Jefferson Angell and keyboard player/longtime collaborator Benjamin Anderson), was just released via Carry On Music and can be purchased or streamed here. Videos for the album’s first three singles, “Divine Intervention,” “The Value of Zero” and “What Did You Expect?” c...
Interview with Erick the Architect
March 31, 2021 14:19 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Erick the Architect over Zoom video! Erick launched his solo project debut in January with Future Proof, a 5-song EP written as he processed the catastrophic events of last year. Out of his anger, fear and frustration came the realization that we must better ourselves to face the inevitable challenges that lie ahead. Part free-wheeling music fest, part self-improvement workshop, Erick envisioned this festival to explore these ideas in a novel, experientia...
Interview with Erick the Architect
March 31, 2021 14:19 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Erick the Architect over Zoom video! Erick launched his solo project debut in January with Future Proof, a 5-song EP written as he processed the catastrophic events of last year. Out of his anger, fear and frustration came the realization that we must better ourselves to face the inevitable challenges that lie ahead. Part free-wheeling music fest, part self-improvement workshop, Erick envisioned this festival to explore these ideas in a novel, experient...
Interview with Clay 'Krucial' Perry III
March 30, 2021 20:42 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Clay “Krucial” Perry III over Zoom video! Memphis’ newest hometown hero Clay “Krucial” Perry III released his major label mixtape debut, If We Must Die, via Tay Keith’s Drumatized label and Warner Records. Clay came to fame as a revered sound engineer who’s worked with artists like NBA Youngboy and Rico Nasty, but he’s since leapt from the mixing board to the booth. If We Must Die featuring Tripped Red and Tay Keith is an accomplished tape filled with emot...
Interview with Winona Oak
March 30, 2021 13:20 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Winona Oak over Zoom video! “Nobody Loves Me” follows the release of Winona Oak’s critically acclaimed EP SHE, featuring the recent single “Winter Rain.” “Winter Rain,” release earlier this year, was joined by a strikingly surreal music video featuring stunning clothing from Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Acne Studios. SHE was met with widespread critical acclaim with PAPER premiering the official video for the EP’s title t...
Interview with Grouplove
March 29, 2021 14:39 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBAlong with Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Grouplove over Zoom video! Grouplove have released their official music video for “This Is The End,” one of the many highlights found on their acclaimed new album, This Is This. The one-shot video was directed by Isaac Deitz and styled by Grouplove frontwoman Hannah Hoopper. This Is This – which follows last year’s GRAMMY® Award-nominated Healer – was surprise released earlier this month alongside the premiere of the lea...
Interview with Color Fields
March 29, 2021 00:14 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Color Fields over Zoom video! Indie-pop duo Color Fields, comprised of mesmerizing and masterful musicians John Torres and Scott Packham, are an indie pop group from Bridgeport, CT. Collectively influenced by artists like Prince, Stevie Wonder, James Blake, David Bowie, Broken Social Scene and Tame Impala, Color Fields has big plans for their uniquely infectious sound. Their debut EP “Pendulum” dropped on September 18th and has amassed hundreds of thousands...
Interview with Seiji Oda
March 27, 2021 22:29 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Seiji Oda over Zoom video! Bay Area Japanese artist Seiji Oda, released two self-produced singles “CYBORG” and “no fillins” on February 5th, along with a music video for “CYBORG.” Seiji’s music encompasses hip hop, R&B, and lo-fi beats, creating a unique sound that captures his heritage and hometown. His latest album release BLUE+ has reached 400k+ streams across DSPs since November 2020, and he’s landed on playlists such as Spotify’s Beats Meets West and I...
Interview with MAX
March 26, 2021 18:02 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBTogether with Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing MAX over Zoom video! Multiplatinum recording artist MAX released his Colour Vision Deluxe Album Filled with infectious pop bangers, the deluxe edition features the original 12 tracks off MAX’s critically-acclaimed sophomore album Colour Vision coupled with his 2018 releases “Still New York” and “Worship” as well as acoustic versions with new vocals and remixes of his hit songs “Acid Dreams,” “Love Me Less,” “Working F...
Interview with Andrew Adkins
March 26, 2021 01:14 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Andrew Adkins over Zoom video! Across the Cumberland River from Music City, the burgeoning neighborhood of East Nashville has become a haven for artists, songwriters, and other creatives. One such songwriter is Andrew Adkins, who has been a part of the Nashville community for over a decade. As the city expands and modernizes while preserving its heritage, so too does Andrew’s music. Early in his career, Adkins co-founded two dynamic groups which served as i...
Interview with Talia Londoner
March 25, 2021 18:42 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Talia Londoner over Zoom video! With the release of her vibrant, retro-pop video for “Get It Out,” the LA-born, Tel Aviv-based singer/songwriter Talia Londoner shares the first taste of her euphoric musical sound, destined to place her among the next generation of pop stars. Combining the vibrant feminist visuals of early Madonna and the classic emotional style of Katy Perry, Robyn, and Kylie Minogue, “Get It Out” was produced and designed with renowned Pen...
Interview with America (Gerry Beckley)
March 25, 2021 04:08 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Gerry Beckley of America over Zoom video! Gerry Beckley, the illustrious singer, songwriter, performer and co-founder of legendary band, America, is set to release a greatest hits package featuring his solo work. Keeping The Light On – The Best of Gerry Beckley will be available via Blue Élan Records on March 26, 2021 with first single, “Self Image” streaming now. The album is now available to pre-order and will be released as a deluxe double cd, featurin...
Interview with Saint Disruption
March 25, 2021 03:20 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Saint Disruption over Zoom video! Saint Disruption - the spirit-driven musical collective led by John Medeski and Jeff Firewalker Schmitt - have released their new single “Instant Gratification,” a probing account of the dark underbelly of consumerism in the age of the internet. “Inspired by the landmark historical account of mass media and consumer culture ‘All Consuming Images,’ this is my exploration of what I believe to be the darkest dimension of consu...
Interview with Saint Disruption
March 25, 2021 03:20 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Saint Disruption over Zoom video! Saint Disruption - the spirit-driven musical collective led by John Medeski and Jeff Firewalker Schmitt - have released their new single “Instant Gratification,” a probing account of the dark underbelly of consumerism in the age of the internet. “Inspired by the landmark historical account of mass media and consumer culture ‘All Consuming Images,’ this is my exploration of what I believe to be the darkest dimension of co...
Interview with The Vaughns
March 24, 2021 02:04 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing The Vaughns over Zoom video! Having met in a garage in their New Jersey hometown, The Vaughns, consisting of Anna Lies and Ryan Kenter, have been extensively touring the East Coast DIY circuits since they formed in 2014. With the past year bringing a record deal, lineup change, and COVID-19, The Vaughns found themselves diving deeper than ever into their songwriting. The band’s experimentations are brought to life in their new EP, rom-coms + take-out, exper...
Interview with Ava King
March 24, 2021 01:51 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Ava King over Zoom video! Ava was born and raised in France just outside of Paris. She attended Columbia university where she briefly studied Chinese and journalism (at 18 she published her first piece in the New York Times). After graduating she moved to China for a decade and worked as a TV host (hosting in Mandarin) and singer over there. She appeared on almost every single national network (including as a celebrity on the show “Stars in Danger: the ...
Interview with Wesley
March 22, 2021 22:54 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing WESLEY over Zoom video! WESLEY will be releasing single "SLEEP ALONE" out April 2nd on all DSPs with Fire Tower Entertainment and FRTYFVE. The single comes as a precursor to his debut solo album "Spare Parts for Broken Hearts", out later this year, on the heels of his success as frontman of Emblem3, the boyband behind Billboard Hot 100 radio hit "Chloe," which toured internationally with Selena Gomez, and who holds the T...
Interview with Carsie Blanton
March 22, 2021 17:11 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Carsie Blanton over Zoom video! Carsie Blanton is on a mission to fight fascism. With her new single “Shit List,” released today with an accompanying video, Carsie and producer Tyler Chester (Margaret Glaspy, Mandy Moore) pair her deceptively catchy farfisa riffs and folk-pop melodies with a blunt message: “That ain't the way we do it no more.” In the official video for “Shit List,’ Carsie juxtaposes footage of major hi...
Interview with Jeff Whalen
March 22, 2021 02:34 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Jeff Whalen from the Maya Hotel in Long Beach! **This interview was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic** As the guiding member of the glitter punk band Tsar, Jeff Whalen was well known to connoisseurs of bubblegum-flavored power pop. The band released two records in the 2000s before the music industry chewed them up, then after some recovery time (and a brief reunion) Whalen went solo. His debut album, 2019's 10 More Rock Super Hits, was a poppier ve...
Interview with Leo Varella
March 20, 2021 15:37 - 33 minutes - 31 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Leo Varella over Zoom video! Brazilian guitarist, singer and songwriter Leo Varella is a raw spirit in overdrive. Influenced by 80’s Prince and Nile Rodgers’ style of guitar playing, Leo offers a fresh take on retro, nostalgic pop writing, but with an alternative edge - he skillfully blends the style with the moody vocals of the Seattle grunge scene and 90’s breakbeat instrumental loops to create a melting pot of nostalg...
Interview with Merci
March 20, 2021 03:02 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Merci over Zoom video! D.C. alternative quintet Merci released their brand-new single “Haunt Me” via Rise Records! A follow-up to the band’s 2020 debut single “Foolish Me,” “Haunt Me” expands on the band’s indie-pop sound and is paired with a haunting video inspired by the Eggers’ brothers psychological horror thriller hit The Lighthouse. The song was born from a voice memo Colby had sent me, along with my time spent ...
Interview with John Smith
March 19, 2021 01:46 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing John Smith over Zoom video! Against the backdrop of a universally difficult 2020, songwriter and guitarist John Smith found himself facing personal and unrelenting change. In the spring of 2020, Smith and his wife lost a pregnancy, and his mother was diagnosed with cancer. With his touring schedule of two hundred days a year on the road suddenly on indefinite hiatus, for the first time in over a decade, John was home. ...
Interview with Eliza & The Delusionals
March 18, 2021 03:37 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWe had the pleasure of interviewing Eliza & The Delusionals from the House of Blues in San Diego! *This interview was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic* Eliza & The Delusionals have never been afraid to think big. “The goal has always been to play huge shows,” says singer-guitarist Eliza Klatt, who founded the Northern New South Wales/Gold Coast band in 2015. Over the past few years that dream has slowly become a reality as the group’s sweetly snarling, anthemic brand of indie roc...
Interview with Kidd G
March 18, 2021 03:06 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Kidd G over Zoom video! With a rare gift for turning his hometown experiences into natural melodies, Kidd G has found tremendous success by staying true to his roots. As a kid growing up in small-town Georgia, he first started creating his own songs at the age of 15, and soon arrived at a gritty but melodic sound equally inspired by classic country and hip-hop. On the heels of his chart-climbing breakthrough single “Dirt...
Interview with Dave Herrera
March 16, 2021 23:44 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dave Herrera over Zoom video! Dave Herrera has worked as a commercial broker at Colliers International for the past several years, where he is required to take a personality test. He has also taken that same test at home with family and friends, and consistently, the test identifies him as a “defender.” By textbook definition, Herrera is observant and steadfast, yet warm and unassuming, paying careful attention to the in...
Interview with Mat Kearney
March 16, 2021 15:01 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mat Kearney over Zoom video! Unexpected, unplanned moments often yield the most beautiful results. That’s how Mat Kearney arrived at his sixth album, January Flower, a collection of honest, stripped down songs that brings the Nashville-based, Oregon-born musician back to his singer-songwriter roots. In January of 2019, Mat packed up his recording gear and decamped to an isolated house in Joshua Tree with his childhood f...
Interview with William The Conqueror
March 16, 2021 00:45 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing William The Conqueror over Zoom video! Acclaimed UK band William The Conqueror released their new album Maverick Thinker on March 5th through Chrysalis Records. The first single, "Quiet Life," is a charming, slow-building lament that broadens out like a rolling landscape with a fuzz and crunch that gets toned down for something altogether more reflective. Of the new single, frontman Ruarri Joseph stated, "With 'Quiet Li...
Interview with Will Johnson
March 15, 2021 14:35 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Will Johnson over Zoom video! Will Johnson’s 7th solo album “El Capitan” is out now. Recorded over three days in June 2020 at Ramble Creek Recording in Austin, Texas with contributions from Britton Beisenherz, Thor Harris (of Shearwater, Xiu Xiu), and Lindsey Verrill (Little Mazarn). It’s a more subdued album than last year’s Wire Mountain, with Johnson using only his Stella acoustic guitar to record. Here’s his descrip...
Interview with Blackmore's Night
March 15, 2021 14:31 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Blackmore’s Night over Zoom video! Internationally renowned Renaissance rock band Blackmore’s Night, featuring Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night and their band of minstrels, are proud to release Nature’s Light. Their first new album in six years, and eleventh studio album overall, Nature’s Light will be released via earMusic (distributed by BFD / The Orchard). Having achieved international success, with several gold reco...
Interview with Tiggi Hawke
March 14, 2021 23:51 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Tiggi Hawke over Zoom video! London based pop singer/songwriter Tiggi Hawke recently release her new single “High Season” which comes after the successful release of Tiggi’s summer dance hit “Electric Sun.” Given the current state of the world with COVID-19 and clubs being closed this summer Music4Lovers said, “This intensely, passionate track does a good job taking you back to the bar lined streets of San Antonio, Ibi...
Interview with Wheatus
March 13, 2021 16:51 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Wheatus from the Soda Bar in San Diego! *This interview with conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic* It's hard to believe Wheatus are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album and still-ubiquitous single "Teenage Dirtbag.” Yes, that’s right - Dirtbag is no longer a teenager. In honor of this anniversary, Wheatus will release a new and expanded edition of their now classic debut album, in conjunction with a...
Interview with American Teeth
March 12, 2021 23:19 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBTogether with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing American Teeth over Zoom video! American Teeth has shared a video for the new song “BARRED OUT (FEAT. TWIN XL).” The track is a total earworm and the video was co-directed by American Teeth. “‘Barred Out’ is about ending a relationship and wondering if you made the right decision because the emotions of the aftermath are so strong that you want to numb them out completely,” American Teeth sa...
Interview with Earshot
March 11, 2021 14:34 - 37 minutes - 34 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Earshot over Zoom video! Billboard-topping hard rockers Earshot, who are best known for such hits as “Get Away,” “Headstrong,” and “Wait,” have come out swinging for 2021 as they unveil their first original song in five years and reveal details for their forthcoming collection of new material. “Been A Long Time” was released on all DSPs in January and was added to Active and Mainstream Rock Radio 1/19. The brazen, hook-...
Interview with Witherfall
March 10, 2021 14:50 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Witherfall over Zoom video! After a headlong dive into the aesthetics of classic '80s horror movies with the clip for "As I Lie Awake," WITHERFALL are further exploring their nightmarish journey with the NSFW video for "The Other Side of Fear," which was directed by Cig Neutron and KasL. "'The Other Side of Fear' video is a nightmare-scape starring Cig Neutron, Rannie Rodil, and Sin Twisted," the band shares. "Cig Neuro...
Interview with The Rubens
March 10, 2021 00:15 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing The Rubens over Zoom video! Ivy League Records are thrilled to release 0202 – the exceptional fourth album by local legends, The Rubens! Loaded with effortless jams like ‘Live In Life’ (double Platinum, ARIA Song of the Year nominee & the fourth biggest Australian song of 2020 (ARIA)), ‘Time Of My Life’, ‘Heavy Weather’ & current single ‘Masterpiece’, with 0202 the band have fully transformed into an alt-rock/pop powerho...
Interview with Murky Waters
March 08, 2021 14:51 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Murky Waters over Zoom video! Music has always been the only place I feel comfortable expressing myself. I experienced a lot of trauma at a young age, losing my mother when I was 5 years old and consequently being raised by a single father. I have always struggled with expressing my emotions verbally. It feels like there is a war going on inside my head that I am constantly battling, but when I am writing lyrics it all c...
Interview with O Future
March 07, 2021 23:06 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBTogether with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing O Future over Zoom video! O Future is an electronic duo and art collective mixing electronic music with symphony orchestra and voice, consisting of Katherine Mills Rymer originally from South Africa and Jens Bjornkjaer of Denmark. The duo returns with their new EP, Immaculate, via One Half Records, and shares the video for the album opener, "And You're Mine" Now residing in Los Angeles, O Future continues to gleefully ...
Interview with David Ferguson & Matt Sweeney
March 07, 2021 23:04 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBTogether with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffles, we had the pleasure of interviewing David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney over Zoom video! The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2: The Housebuilding EP is a special release featuring previously unreleased tracks from the blockbuster videogame including the fan-favorite "The Housebuilding Song," along with four additional songs from the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 by David Ferguson and Matt Sweeney. Nashville’s David Ferguson grew up ...