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Bringin' it Backwards

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Bringin' It Backwards: podcast – giving driven musicians the invaluable insight they need to succeed in the music industry, by revealing how legendary musicians achieved stardom.

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Interview with Billy Lockett

March 30, 2023 23:22 - 1 hour - 69 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Billy Lockett Zoom video! UK soul-drenched pop singer-songwriter Billy Lockett recently released his debut album Abington Grove via Photo Finish Records. Abington Grove is the debut album that has been over a decade in the making “every song is a different piece of my life,” Billy confides, “whether that’s involving love, addiction, self-doubt, or euphoria...building this body of work has been my therapy, and I can honestly say I’ve never been more proud...

Interview with Paul Crook of Meat Loaf's The Neverland Express

March 30, 2023 01:58 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Paul Crook of Meat Loaf's official band, The Neverland Express over Zoom video! Paul Crook — Meat Loaf's longtime producer, music director, and guitarist — recently released, Paradise Found: Bat Out of Hell Reignited, a new LP helmed by Meat Loaf's official band, The Neverland Express — featuring alumni Justin Avery, (keyboard, vocals), Tom Brislin (orchestration), Steve Buslowe (bass), Paul Crook (guitar), Randy Flowers (guitar), David Luther (saxophone),...

Interview with The Lacs

March 28, 2023 13:47 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing The Lacs Zoom video! Gold-certified country rap duo The Lacs, composed of rapper Clay Sharpe and singer/guitarist Brian King recently released their new single/music video, “Hellraisers in Heaven” It is a collaboration with Alabama-born singer and songwriter, Murphy Elmore. The song expresses sentiments of good-hearted young rebellion and the hope that there will be forgiveness in Heaven for the trouble caused in youth. More Details: Fusing the unlikely c...

Interview with The Crystal Casino Band

March 26, 2023 04:32 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing The Crystal Casino Band Zoom video! The Crystal Casino Band is a rising DC-based indie rock quartet, who have quietly amassed over 10 million streams on Spotify, and recently released their new album, Maryland House. Maryland House, The Crystal Casino Band’s most complex and varietal album to date, is a winding journey with unexpected turns that showcases their love for the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) area and pays homage to their lives as young adults. Th...

Interview with Faith Marie

March 24, 2023 20:21 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Faith Marie Zoom video! Singer-Songwriter Faith Marie, has released her single “Alleyways,” today. Released in collaboration with the label UUin, “Alleyways” is the second single off her upcoming 3 song debut EP, More than I am. Written by Faith, “Alleyways” is about a pivotal point in one's transition into adulthood. She elaborates “I realized in order to grow, I had to let go of other people's ideas of me and explore the parts of myself I was afraid to a...

Interview with RIZ LA VIE

March 23, 2023 20:38 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing RIZ LA VIE Zoom video! Los Angeles-based alt-pop musician RIZ LA VIE shares his highly anticipated debut album Haven out everywhere now including a limited run on vinyl. Alongside the release, LA VIE shares the album's title track with an accompanying video. The album's title track explores loss, but even in the deepest depths of sadness, it sees LA VIE determined to find the silver lining. The track swiftly embodies the thesis of the album as its themes...

Interview with Natalia Damini

March 22, 2023 16:39 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Natalia Damini Zoom video! Inspired by both modern pop icons and timeless vocalists, Natalia blends intoxicating melody with supersonic energy and charisma. “Attitude was written about seeing someone you like, but not having the courage to take the first step.” Full of windswept backup vocals, slick guitar riffs, and a fetching beat, “Attitude” is as bashful in sonics as the subject matter itself. "The world needs to know about Natalia Damini" - Tito Jac...

Interview with Can't Swim (Can't Swim Returns!)

March 22, 2023 03:53 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Can’t Swim Zoom video! One of New Jersey’s prodigal sons once mused “who says you can’t go home?” – but CAN’T SWIM have never really left their Garden State surroundings. Sure, they’ve certainly logged tens of thousands of miles over the past seven years, bringing their cathartic blend of rock, punk, and emo to audiences around the world on bills with A Day To Remember and Senses Fail and at festivals like 2000trees. But at their core, Can’t Swim are inna...

Interview with Lucero

March 21, 2023 03:58 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lucero Zoom video! The search for one’s identity is a lifelong process that every individual must go through. Who someone is today, is not the person they were yesterday nor who they may be tomorrow. Despite those changes, there is a general idea of a defined sense of self. No matter what happens, it is that small yet solid and grounding definition of self that continues to drive us forward in our search for identity and whatever may come with it. It wou...

Interview with We Are Scientists

March 20, 2023 02:30 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing We Are Scientists Zoom video! American rock band We Are Scientists debuted in the early aughts with the angular post-punk edge of With Love and Squalor, later evolving to incorporate polished synths and expanded atmospherics on efforts like 2016's Helter Seltzer, 2018's Megaplex, and 2021's Huffy. Although modestly popular in America, they were a hit in the U.K., where the group's sound -- part post-punk revival and part indie rock with a touch of '80s syn...

Interview with Danelle Sandoval

March 19, 2023 22:01 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Danelle Sandoval Zoom video! Asian pop meets alt R&B singer/songwriter Danelle Sandoval, recognized for her breakout debut version of "Tuesday" with ILoveMakonnen ft. Drake, which received platinum awards worldwide, reaching the #1 spot in over 70 countries on iTunes and Shazam and amassing over 1 billion streams. Danelle Sandoval's new musical chapter begins with her upcoming single "Cold" which is her most vulnerable to date. She confides, "I’ve alway...

Interview with Blusher

March 17, 2023 12:57 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Blusher Zoom video! Blusher are here making sparkly, energetic pop to soundtrack your night out. This Melbourne-based trio made a huge splash in 2022 when they released “Softly Spoken,” a slice of euphoric indie-pop. It was the first song they ever made together and the success of the track took the trio by surprise. But 2023 is primed to be bigger and better for the group: Blusher are releasing their latest single “Dead End” and gearing up for an EP, liv...

Interview with Sam Hollander

March 15, 2023 22:26 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Sam Hollander Zoom video! Sam Hollander has spent thirty years trudging through the peaks and valleys of a songwriting career. Before he was stacking Billboard hits, he was piling up bad luck, calamitous flops, false starts, and feeling like the world was moving on and up without him while he spun in place. Now he wears his failures like a badge of honor. In 21-Hit Wonder, he’s collected anecdotes from his weird waltzes around the banquet of pop to help a...

Interview with Devon Cole

March 15, 2023 02:12 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Devon Cole Zoom video! Toronto-based alt-pop singer and songwriter Devon Cole is back with her new single, “Call U After Rehab,” out now on Arista Records. Following her hit singles like “W.I.T.C.H.” and “Hey Cowboy,” “Call U After Rehab” exemplifies Devon’s softer side. “’Call U After Rehab’ is my most vulnerable release yet,” says Devon. “It's a love song about pausing a relationship in order to take care of myself. I was putting off my issues for a whi...

Interview with Arlissa

March 14, 2023 14:05 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Arlissa Zoom video! In 2018, singer/songwriter Arlissa delivered her breakout hit “Hearts Ain’t Gonna Lie,” where she sings about the reality of truth always peeking through in life and love. It’s something that’s become the 26-year-old German-born, south London-bred artist’s trademark, where her lyrics reflect a genuine authenticity that channels multiple dimensions of feeling. At 15, she set foot in her first studio, though she would take the next few y...

Interview with Brynn Cartelli

March 14, 2023 02:28 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Brynn Cartelli Zoom video! Acclaimed 19-year-old singer-songwriter Brynn Cartelli recently released her poignant new single “Secondhand Smoke.” A heartbreaking, yet empowering track about finding freedom from a toxic situation, the effort highlights Cartelli’s mature songcraft and knack at penning emotive, high-impact pop music. After teasing the song on TikTok for months leading up to its release, “Secondhand Smoke” has already become a favorite among fan...

Interview with Lily Williams

March 10, 2023 17:24 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lily Williams Zoom video! Rising singer-songwriter Lily Williams has shared her label debut project, How The Story Ends, available now via Overall Recordings/Atlantic Records. The British-born, Southern California-based artist’s project includes the recently released, heartbreakingly beautiful “What If I Still Miss You?” and aching new single “Kinda Like The Heartbreak” which has been teased via popular IG Reels and TikTok videos, now boasting over 1M view...

Interview with Dean Lewis

March 09, 2023 21:19 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Dean Lewis Zoom video! Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis’s awe-inspiring journey to the top of the global music charts is sure to reach even greater heights with the recent release of his second album, The Hardest Love. His most recent single, “How Do I Say Goodbye,” went viral on TikTok climbing the Global Spotify charts. The song exploded when Dean posted an emotional video of his father listening to the record for the first time. Dean wrote the ...

Interview with Raue

March 08, 2023 14:25 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Raue Zoom video! Up-and-coming punk duo Raue recently released their EP KARMA!! Featuring two brand new tracks, KARMA!! pulls inspiration from the 90s grunge scene; the band’s sound often draws comparisons to bands like the Pixies, Sonic Youth, Garbage, and Hole. The band shares: “The double-single KARMA!! could be considered a rebirth of a sound from the 90’s grunge and punk era. Or, Karma is beckoning a call to action; an invitation for you, the listene...

Interview with Knox

March 08, 2023 01:32 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Knox Zoom video! Nashville based singer/songwriter Knox recently released his vibrant debut EP and announced his signing with Atlantic Records. EP track “NYC” also receives an official music video, which made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU and MTV Biggest Pop today. “Sneakers,” another EP track that was released last year, has proven a huge success already, racking up nearly 2M TikTok views overnight and 16M streams and counting. Growing up in ...

Interview with Easy Star All-Stars

March 07, 2023 00:26 - 1 hour - 58 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Easy Star All-Stars Zoom video! Veteran reggae group Easy Star All-Stars return with the announcement of their newest album, a re-imagined rendition of David Bowie’s classic The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars, aptly entitled Ziggy Stardub, out April 21 via Easy Star Records. The album features guest performances by Macy Gray, Steel Pulse, Fishbone, Alex Lifeson (Rush), Vernon Reid (Living Colour), The Skints, Mortimer, The Expand...

Interview with Lily Kincade

March 03, 2023 20:57 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lily Kincade over Zoom video! Rising indie-pop star Lily Kincade, recently released a song inspired by her own personal story of heartbreak, “3 Months”, which was written one late night in November when Lily sat down at her piano with just a melody in her head. “Writing this song allowed me to feel all the emotions I had been suppressing” Lily elaborates “I wasn’t allowing myself to cry or be upset because the relationship only lasted 3 months. Writing t...

Interview with Nea

March 02, 2023 14:55 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Nea Zoom video! Swedish artist & songwriter Nea has released a brand new single, "A Lover Like Me," out now via Milkshake / Sony Music Sweden. Listen to the song now here. Watch the official video here. The new song is the first single to be released from Nea's forthcoming debut album, TRANSPARENT, due out fall 2023. Armed with a fresh sound rooted in the raw undertones of '90s grunge, seamlessly melded with Nea's signature pop sensibility, "A Lover Like ...

Interview with EVAN GIIA (EVAN GIIA Returns!)

March 02, 2023 04:12 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing EVAN GIIA about her journey in music and upcoming performance at M3F Fest over Zoom video! M3F Fest, North America’s most celebrated non-profit music festival, has announced the lineup for the highly-anticipated 2023 edition at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix, Arizona from March 3-4. M3F donates 100% of festival proceeds to charity with a record $1.2 million donated last year and $4.4 million donated since 2004. Beyond the lineup, M3F has also ...

Interview with Hillary Reese

March 01, 2023 04:31 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Hillary Reese over Zoom video! Singer-songwriter Hillary Reese recently released her new single "Beautiful Mistake" just before Valentine's Day! Written by Jimmy Ritchey (George Strait's "I Gotta Get to You" and "Twang,' Jake Owen's "The One That Got Away" and "Don't Think I Can't Love You") and produced by former Little Texas Member Jeff Huskins, "Beautiful Mistake" is a bittersweet ballad that reflects on a lost love. At only 16-years-old, the rawness a...

Interview with Amber Run

March 01, 2023 02:34 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Amber Run over Zoom video! London’s introspective indie rock trio Amber Run recently released their fourth studio album, 'How To Be Human'. The album title is a nod to the wish of a human guide book that could teach us how to be happy, how to be content, how to find peace within the world and, crucially, within ourselves. What this album emulates is exactly that. In celebration of the 13 track album, the band also released ‘The Hurt (Act III)’ - the fin...

Interview with Stacey Ryan

February 27, 2023 15:40 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Stacey Ryan over Zoom video! Stacey Ryan, the 21-year old Montreal singer / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist who created a worldwide sensation this year with "Don't Text Me When You're Drunk," now premieres her brand new official video for "Fall In Love Alone.” The charming, heartwarming video follows a couple throughout the years, falling apart and coming back together, whilst experiencing quintessential milestones: all while inside of a car. Watch: h...

Interview with CARYS

February 27, 2023 03:10 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing CARYS over Zoom video! Following her anthemic single “Recovering People Pleaser,” pop singer CARYS wraps this Aquarius season up with her empowering and healing new single “Aquarius” – out now! Produced by Ryan Stewart (Carly Rae Jepsen, Tyler Shaw), the Avril inspired track is about growing out of a relationship and trying to move on. In the astrology calendar, last year entered the Age of Aquarius, which means it’s a time to relinquish the old ways and...

Interview with Fox Stevenson

February 26, 2023 03:43 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Fox Stevenson over Zoom video! Fox Stevenson is one-part electronic music producer and one-part singer/songwriter. All parts assembled he’s a true powerhouse of talent who’s carved out his own unique sound that melds dance music with pop-punk flair. Fox kicks off his 2023 with his new nine-track ‘Enemy Brain Entertainment Suite EP,’ available now via Pilot Records. Flowing melodies over bopping beats decry people who refuse to adhere to values or make a...

Interview with Courtney Paige Nelson

February 25, 2023 05:46 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Courtney Paige Nelson over Zoom video! Courtney Paige Nelson – who took a bit of an unconventional path to music – is revealing herself through her craft in way that perhaps no other emerging female artist is. Her new single, "1-800-broke-my-heart”, is modern and edgy, complete with a memorable hook, alt-pop production and impassioned vocals. From Courtney about the track - “After a terrible breakup which resulted in me finding out my ex was cheating on ...

Interview with GLU

February 24, 2023 03:44 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Together with Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Shuman over Zoom video! GRAMMY-nominated musician and multi-instrumentalist Michael Shuman is GLU. The frontman of Mini Mansions and member of Queens of the Stone Age is showing another side of himself with his independent debut EP, MY DEMONS out February 24th. Today’s title track release features Phantogram’s Sarah Barthel and explores how childhood traumas continue to seep into adult life. Emotional explosi...

Interview with Daniel Leggs

February 23, 2023 03:47 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Daniel Leggs over Zoom video! Rising alt-pop singer-songwriter-producer Daniel Leggs is celebrating his signing to Overall Recordings/Atlantic Records with today’s release of his long-awaited debut EP, runaway, available now at all DSPs and streaming services. The final installment in a remarkable series of new releases unveiled on the 22nd of each month, runaway collects warm-hearted tracks like the previously unheard “parasite” alongside such fan favor...

Interview with Isabel Dumaa

February 21, 2023 23:30 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Isabel Dumaa over Zoom video! Vividly tapping into universal experiences of young love and heartbreak, 19 year old pop singer/songwriter Isabel Dumaa returns with ‘Freshman Year’, an irresistibly evocative slice of confessional pop that recalls the breakthrough singles of artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and Mallrat. With its poignant storytelling and earworm melody, ‘Freshman Year’ is at once intimate and instantly relatable, bringing Dumaa to t...

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN Present: Drink Champs

February 21, 2023 03:49 - 8 minutes - 20.2 MB

Legendary Queens rapper-turned show host N.O.R.E. teams up with Miami hip-hop pioneer DJ EFN for a night of boozy conversation and boisterous storytelling. The hosts and guests engage together in fun, light-hearted conversation - looking back at their paths to success, highlighting their lives, friendships, and iconic moments within their career. In this unfiltered series, drinks are flowing and jokes are rolling - take a seat at the table with N.O.R.E & EFN. You Gotta Relax! https://podcast...

Interview with Moon Boots

February 17, 2023 05:58 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Moon Boots over Zoom video! Talented keyboardist, DJ, and producer Moon Boots (Peter Dougherty) has revealed his third studio album ‘Ride Away’. The ten-track LP will land on March 17th on Anjunadeep. Written and produced over a nearly two-year period beginning in early 2021, ‘Ride Away’ contains themes of love, companionship, and personal exploration. Hauling in a crate’s worth of musical influences, Moon Boots has imbued ‘Ride Away’ with his characteri...

Interview with JD Simo

February 15, 2023 17:05 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing JD Simo over Zoom video! The Chicago-born, now Nashville transplant, JD Simo is like a one-man crusade dedicated to keeping music real, raw, and honest. No matter the setting and no matter his role (whether it’s wingman or bandleader) J.D.’s presence infuses the situation of the moment with the music that’s been fueling him pretty much his whole life, spiced with influences that straddle both decades and dimensions. As a songwriter, guitarist, and produc...

Interview with Rowan Drake

February 13, 2023 23:14 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Rowan Drake over Zoom video! Rising singer-songwriter Rowan Drake has released his new song, “Elephant In The Room,” available now via Atlantic Records/Arthouse Records at all DSPs and streaming services. With over 5 million views on Tik Tok/Instagram Reels prior to its full release, “Elephant In The Room” has already proven one of Drake’s most relatable releases. “Elephant In The Room” follows a growing string of emotionally charged songs from the g...

Interview with Taali

February 11, 2023 21:15 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Taali over Zoom video! Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Taali unveils her evocative new single ‘It Comes For You.’ A seasoned songsmith who has collaborated with such luminaries as Aloe Blacc, Moby, José James and Mali Music, Taali has received acclaim in Billboard, NPR, KCRW and Bust Magazine. Working with Grammy-winning bassist Ben Williams (who also plays with visionary jazz icons Herbie Hancock and Kamasi Washington) and drummer Dustin...

Interview with Fritz Hager

February 10, 2023 03:20 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Fritz Hager over Zoom video! Fritz Hager released his latest single "Caroline” on Friday, January 12th. The song followed the release of Hager’s self-titled EP, which hit #1 on the pop charts, and his top 5 single “Hearts Align,” which he performed on Kelly and Ryan. Here’s a teaser of the lyric video that will be accompanying “Caroline.” Hager grew up a typical preacher’s kid, not just in the pews but in the stands with the choir. It was there that he de...

Interview with DWLLRS

February 08, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing DWLLRS over Zoom video! The indie-pop California-duo DWLLRS put out an emotional, beautifully written stripped-down new track called “End Of It All. On the track, the duo share: “’End Of It All’” is us not wanting to have any fundamental regrets when everything is said and done. We know what kind of life we want to experience, and this song is us aching to fulfill the hope we have for a life well lived. Things will always get in the way — but those things...

Interview with Dave Rowntree

February 06, 2023 21:57 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Dave Rowntree over Zoom video! Dave Rowntree is pleased to share the new single "TAPE MEASURE" from his debut album, Radio Songs which was released on January 20, 2023 through Cooking Vinyl. "Tape Measure" is streaming now. It’s a song that dips into the melting pot of sound that the Blur drummer accumulates from his passion for dipping in and out of radio stations the world over and landing on the distinctive sound of a Bollywood soundtrack that Dave spl...

Interview with Parker Lane

February 03, 2023 17:09 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Printz Board of Parker Lane over Zoom video! Parker Lane has released their new full-length album, Kaleidoscope, out today via Beets & Produce. The 13-track LP, co-produced by front man Printz Board along with Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers, Vance Joy, Zach Bryan), was written during the pandemic when Printz opened his soul and examined the moments that shaped him into the person he is today. The result is a collection of folk pop anthems highlighting this jo...

Interview with Autumn Corin

January 31, 2023 16:18 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Autumn Corin over Zoom video! Autumn Corin is a female R&B recording artist currently signed under rapper DDG’s independent record label, “Zooted Music”. While managing her growing social presence of over 370K fans across all platforms, Corin still finds time to pursue a BPS in Music Business from Berklee College of Music all while splitting time between Los Angeles and Charlotte, NC for her music career. A rising star in the game, Corin has created her ow...

Interview with Matt B Returns

January 28, 2023 03:21 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Matt B over Zoom video! Matt B scored his first GRAMMY nomination for Best Global Music Performance with his song "Gimme Love." Featuring Ugandan superstar Eddy Kenzo, the fan favorite Afro-pop track debuted in the Top 50 on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Charts, garnered over 5 million streams across platforms, and has taken home top prizes at the MUSE Creative Awards, Global Music Awards, LIT Talent Awards, and New York International Film Awards. Ju...

Interview with Nikki Yanofsky

January 25, 2023 16:08 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Nikki Yanofsky over Zoom video! Montreal based jazz singer Nikki Yanofsky returns today with the release of her new album ‘Nikki By Starlight’ via MNRK Music Group – a 15-track voyage through vintage jazz standards from storied musicians Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, Billie Holiday, Miles Davis, and more. ‘Nikki By Starlight’ was co-produced with the JUNO-winning producer/composer Paul Shrofel and features contributions from Stevie Wonder’s bandmate Greg Phil...

Interview with XTIE

January 21, 2023 13:47 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing XTIE over Zoom video! The vulnerability XTIE showcases through her songwriting on “Skin” emulates a message worth embracing. ““Skin” is a very important song that contributes to my artistic journey, and because of that I’ve chosen to partner with a Nonprofit [Body Banter] to further bring out the social initiative. In the past, I’ve never shown my skin condition in interviews, but I’ve recently freed myself from my body image issues after being mocked abou...

Interview with Track45

January 18, 2023 02:42 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Track45 over Zoom video! Rising country trio Track45 announces its signing with United Talent Agency (UTA) for booking. The trio, made up of siblings Jenna, Ben and KK Johnson, will be working with UTA booking agent Lance Roberts as its day-to-day. Track45 signed to BBR Music Group’s Stoney Creek Records in August of 2020 and is managed by T.R.U.T.H. Management’s Missi Gallimore. The band recently released its own version of “Family,” a song written by Je...

Interview with Justin Jesso

December 29, 2022 22:25 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Justin Jesso over Zoom video! With over a billion streams across his own releases and collaborations with international pop greats such as Ricky Martin, Maluma, The Backstreet Boys, and Norwegian dance producer Kygo, Justin Jesso is well on his way to cementing his place as a global pop icon. Divided into two parts, Justin’s latest EP “Finding The Opposite Of Loneliness” (Sept 2022) is jam packed with his soulful vocals, pop sensibility, and stadium size...

Interview with MechieSoCrazy

December 28, 2022 05:39 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing MechieSoCrazy over Zoom video! Entertainer, songwriter, musician, dancer, MechieSoCrazy, is fueling 2022 with his debut EP, music fitting for the dancefloor, the bedroom, and a collection of music to ride to. As seen on television shows that include MTV’s Ex on the Beach and The Challenge: Double Agent, Mechie channels his charm, unique delivery, charismatic approach in music and dance as the blueprint behind the making of his debut project. With productio...

Interview with Sofi Vonn

December 24, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

We had the pleasure of interviewing Sofi Vonn over Zoom video! London based New York born electronic pop singer-songwriter Sofi Vonn released her latest single “Songs” today, following an exclusive premiere yesterday with Pop Culturalist. This single followed the success of Sofi’s recently released singles “what you started” "Ghost" and "Best I Can" as well as the success of her debut EP That Was A Close Call that was released at the end of 2021 following an exclusive premiere and interview...

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