Joy Sounds: Music You Need To Know
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsJoy Sounds features the brightest independent artists in music through in-depth interviews and live performances from the Joy Sounds studio. Produced and hosted by Chris Sampson.
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Think Divergent: Improv in the Classroom
February 21, 2022 20:40 - 48 minutes - 44 MB"Think Divergent: Improv in the Classroom" produced by Jake Cassman @jakecassman www.jakecassman.com - Jake Cassman discusses what can be learned from improv comedy when teaching songwriting and musical creativity.
Popular Music in the Classroom
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB“Popular Music In the Classroom” produced by Julio Sequeira – Julio Sequeira, an experienced classroom music educator, looks at different approaches for including popular music in the k-12 environment.
Strings and Popular Music
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB“Strings and Popular Music” produced by Jorge Padron @jl_padron – Jorge Padron, an experienced school orchestra teacher, discusses the potential of strings in popular music teaching and learning.
Harmony in Numbers: Group and Collective Songwriting
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB“Harmony In Numbers: Group and Collective Songwriting” produced by Jake Cassman @jakecassman www.jakecassman.com – Jake Cassman discusses the surprisingly complex dynamics of collaborative songwriting.
Goin' Down to the Crossroads: at the juncture of formal and informal teaching and learning in popular music
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB"Goin' Down to the Crossroads: at the juncture of formal and informal teaching and learning in popular music" produced by Doug Mattingly @dougmattingly www.dougmattingly.com – Doug Mattingly focuses on popular music teaching and learning at the college level in 2-year and 4-year settings. Doug’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougmattingly/
Perspectives in Popular Music Teaching and Learning
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBIntro - Perspectives in Popular Music Teaching and Learning is the outcome of a graduate seminar class taught in the Fall of 2021 at the USC Thornton School of Music. Collaboratively produced by Dominic Anzalone, Jake Cassman, Courtney Fortune, Josh Gronlund, Michelle Kardos, Mark Kveton, Doug Mattingly, Jorge Padron and Julio Sequira – each student chose a topic in popular music teaching and learning that was of particular interest and explored it further to produce their own episode. For m...
Behind the Song: Songwriting as a Positive Practice in the Classroom
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB“Behind the Song: Songwriting as a Positive Practice in the Classroom” produced by Courtney Fortune @courtneyfortunemusic @songmakersessions – Courtney Fortune takes us behind the scenes of her songwriting class at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.
Three South LA High School Students Search for University Music Programs
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB“Three South LA High School Students Search for University Music Programs” produced by Josh Gronlund @joshgronlund – Josh Gronlund let’s us listen in as he advises some of his students who want to take the next step in their music education.
Understanding Gender Equity in Relation to Teaching and Learning Popular Music
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB“Understanding Gender Equity in Relation to Teaching and Learning Popular Music” produced by Michelle Kardos @michelle.kardos – Michelle Kardos discusses how gender equity and inclusion benefits popular music and the music profession as a whole.
Punk Education
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB“Punk Education” produced by Mark Kveton – Mark Kveton explores the ethos and potential of including punk rock in popular music teaching and learning.
The Unsung Heroes aka The Mentors in Music
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB“The Unsung Heroes aka The Mentors in Music” produced by Dominic Anzalone @dominicanzalone_ – Dominic Anzalone profiles several prominent musicians to explore the importance of mentorship in popular music teaching and learning.
Episode 97: Roxana Amed
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBRoxana Amed lives artistically between two worlds. Originally from Argentina, but now immersed in the culture of the US, the critically acclaimed singer-songwriter explores this duality in her new record, Ontology. We talk with Roxana about these influences as well as hear three performances - "Solitude," "Vanishing," and "Infant Eyes." Follow Roxana @roxana.amed Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com
Episode 96: Gina Brooklyn
June 09, 2021 16:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBGina Brooklyn is a fan favorite. This proved true when fans voted her as the first winner of the Djooky Music Award which earned her a trip to Los Angeles to record in the famed Capitol Records Studio with acclaimed producer, Brian Malouf. Gina talks about this experience as well as shares two singles: "No More Hiding," and "Hey, Man." Follow Gina @ginabrooklyn
Episode 95: Sub-Radio
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBSub-Radio has momentum. After earning an incredible 7 million unique viewers through a series of livestream performances on Reddit, the DC based indie-pop band is ready to spring into their next phase. They continue to expand their audience by regularly releasing singles that are high energy and have infectious pop hooks. We talk with Sub-Radio about their history, their creative process and what’s ahead in their future. Also during the episode, we hear two of their recent singles – “King of ...
Episode 94: Zayde Wolf
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBZayde Wolf is the solo project of Nashville based, GRAMMY nominated songwriter and producer, Dustin Burnett. Zayde Wolf just released his new album, Neon Blood Type. Spending many years developing his craft behind the scenes producing other artists and writing for sync, we’ll talk about how Zayde Wolf originally came about a bit unexpectedly for Dustin. Also, during the show, we’ll hear three tracks from Neon Blood Type – we’ll hear the latest single, “Holy Water,” “The Reason,” and “Madness....
Episode 93: Rare Americans
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBRare Americans has created their own universe. Beyond just a collection of songs, their latest record, Rare Americans 2, is accompanied by an elaborate animated video series for each track that bring their storytelling to life. In this episode, we talk with James Priestner of Rare Americans about the creative process behind the record and how the band completely defies any genre categorization. During the show, we’ll hear three tracks from Rare Americans 2: “Hullabaloo,” “Berlin,” and “Gas Ma...
Episode 92: The Spill Canvas
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThe Spill Canvas wants to be a conduit for connection. After having hits and numerous albums to their discography, The Spill Canvas recently released their album, Conduit, their first LP in almost a decade. We were fortunate to have Nick Thomas and Geoff Black in the Joy Sounds studio to talk about Conduit and play a few songs from the record. During our conversation, Nick is truly open and honest about the confessional nature of the songs on Conduit. During the episode, they play three songs...
Episode 91: Merk
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBMerk is gathering experience. From working as an intern in Neil Finn’s studio to starting his career as a touring musicians, the New Zealand based artist has been putting in the hours. Merk’s new record, Infinite Youth, reflects on the passing of time and how he’s grown and evolved as a person and an artist. We talk with Merk about Infinite Youth and hear three tracks from the album: “GOD,” “Laps Around the Sun,” and “Deep Dive.” Follow Merk @merkperk Presented in partnership with Music Conne...
Episode 90: Therese Curatolo
May 03, 2021 20:23 - 48 minutes - 44 MBTherese Curatolo will win you over. Whether it's with her songwriting, her incredible voice, or her unfailingly cheerful disposition - one way or another, you'll become a fan. We talk with Therese about her latest single Braille, and she performs three songs live in the Joy Sounds studio - "LA Struggle," "Unhappy," and "Song For a Sad Boy." Follow Therese @reesetea. Presented in partnership with Music Connection @music_connection and www.musicconnection.com. (Livestream replay)
Episode 89: ENZI
April 29, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBENZI has a vision. ENZI has a very clear concept of her sonic palette, live performance experience, and visual aesthetic – which is often rare in an artist who is also a full-time college student. In this episode, ENZI talks about how she arrived at this concept and what her plans are for the future. She also shares three recent releases – we hear “I Worry,” “Mad Chemistry,” and “Retrograde.” Follow Enzi @iamenzi Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.musicconnection.com
Episode 88: RedWillow
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBRedWillow’s spirituality is at the heart of his music. Adopted into the Lakota Indian tribe as a child, he was given the name RedWillow. As a songwriter and producer, RedWillow seeks to connect and bring people together through his music in the same way he learned from his father. During the episode, RedWillow performs three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio – “Stardumb,” “Cyberheart,” and “Paradise.” Follow RedWillow @redwillowsounds Presented in partnership with Music Connection www.mus...
Livestream Replay: Willow Stephens
April 19, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBWillow Stephens enjoys a good cry. Willow's new EP, A Good Cry, provides the space for emotions to flow and for resilience to begin. This highly introspective, thematic record sets a mood that allows the listener access to their own feelings about relationships, tragedies and perseverance. During this livestream episode, we talk with Willow about the new record and she performs three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio including "Good Man," "Empty Room," and "Till the Blue Comes Out." To ch...
Livestream Replay: Erin M. Jacobson, Esq.
April 16, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThis is a livestream replay from April 10, 2021 with my guest, music industry lawyer, Erin M. Jacobson, Esq. Erin is a passionate advocate for independent musicians to make sure they are legally protected and negotiates agreements for them to be properly paid. Erin is the owner and founder of Indie Artist Resource (www.indieartistresource.com) and author of the book, Don't Get Screwed! How to Protect Yourself as an Independent Musician. In this livestream episode, we talk with Erin about the ...
Episode 87: Luna Shadows
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBLuna Shadows lives life in digital and analog. In her debut album, Digital Pacific, Luna Shadows takes the listener on a sonic road trip through her view of California while reconciling life in the digital world and in the real world. The album has been hailed by critics as “luminous,” “highly emotive,” and described as “dark pop with a taste of anarchy.” During the show, Luna Shadows performs three songs from Digital Pacific in a live, stripped down setting. She performs “nite swim,” “trash...
Joy Sounds is Going Live!
April 09, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBJoy Sounds has launched a livestream channel at twitch.tv/joysoundsmusic. We have an amazing line-up of performances, interviews, writers in the round, and other events scheduled that you won't want to miss. Go to twitch.tv/joysoundsmusic and follow us. We'll notify you everytime we go live. Still prefer the traditional audio podcast? Don't worry! We'll post audio of all of our events for you to check out wherever you get podcasts. Thanks for supporting Joy Sounds and for supporting independe...
Episode 86: Emma Negrete
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBEmma Negrete felt lost in translation. After a year of living and working abroad in China, singer-songwriter Emma Negrete discovered herself as an artist and person. The experience inspired her to write “Lost in Translation” which became the first single from her debut EP, Algorithms. On this episode, Emma talks about and shares music from her new EP as well as looks forward to the release of her upcoming full length album. We also hear three songs from Algorithms including “Lost In Translat...
Episode 85: Crisis Couture
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBCrisis Couture is on a mission. Nu metal band, Crisis Couture, is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter, Brendan McKian and he wants to make metal accessible to all! And he’s well on his way - Crisis Couture’s latest single “Radiant” is the trailer music for the popular comic book, Radiant Black. And, the band’s first single, “Waiting For the World to Burn,” caught the attention of System of a Down’s Serj Tankian who gave the band his endorsement via Instagram and Tw...
Episode 84: Courtney Fortune
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBCourtney Fortune says, “if you can tell a story, you can write a song.” Not only is Courtney an acclaimed singer and songwriter, she is also a sought after mentor as the founder of Songmaker Sessions, a program which helps young songwriters improve their skills and confidence. Courtney has performed and written songs for Atlantic Records, Universal Music Group, Sony Japan and Disney among many others. During the episode, we’ll hear three songs from Courtney, including “You Make It Easy,” “Num...
Episode 83: Tower of Power
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBTower of Power is still going strong. Tower of Power commemorates their 50th anniversary with a new record, 50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater – Oakland, CA arriving March 26th. We talk with co-founder, band leader, and saxophonist, Emilio Castillo, about this landmark accomplishment and how they developed their signature “Oakland Sound.” We also talk with Emilio about how special it was to return to Oakland’s Fox Theater for their golden anniversary concert. During the show, we...
Episode 82: Kat Reinhert
March 15, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBKat Reinhert has found her dead reckoning. In her new record, Dead Reckoning, the New York based singer-songwriter brings together a collection of confessional songs that draw heavily from an important transitional time in her life. In addition to talking about the new record, Kat talks about balancing all the facets of her musical life including being a singer, songwriter, recording artist, educator, author and scholar. During the episode, Kat performs three songs from Dead Reckoning includ...
Episode 81: Sad Park
March 11, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBSad Park started as a lie. Back in high school, Sad Park took a gig by claiming to be a band when they hadn’t yet formed one. Since then, the LA based, pop-punk band has gone on to have numerous sold out shows in LA and has toured the West coast while amassing over a million streams of their songs. We talk with Graham Steele, Sam Morton and Grant Bubar of Sad Park as they are releasing singles in preparation for a new record that follows the release of their debut album titled, Sleep. Also ...
Episode 80: Cestra
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBCestra bravely faces the darkness. Cestra’s daring new record, Portal, is a collision of dissonant industrial sounds and epic choral-orchestral settings that provide a platform for her exceptional vocal prowess. Cestra (Kat Marsh) also discusses how arranging and directing a choir for a special concert with Bring Me the Horizon at Royal Albert Hall not only developed her songwriting and sound, but gave rise to her ensemble, Choir Noir, which has earned a loyal following on YouTube. During the...
Episode 79: Bones Owens
March 03, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBBones Owens has true grit. In his new, self-titled debut album, Bones’ powerful sound and songwriting is deeply inspired by ‘60’s garage-rock, Hill Country blues, and swampy roots rock. Bones talks about the making of the record and shares three tracks including “Good Day,” “Blind Eyes” and “Lightning Strike.” If you’re a sports fan, you can regularly hear his music as part of NFL and NASCAR segments. You can also catch Bones in a full-length album livestream performance on SPIN Magazine's Tw...
Episode 78: Jarrod Lawson
February 24, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBJarrod Lawson is all about “being the change.” On his most recent record, Be The Change, the Portland based singer-songwriter spreads positive messages through his unique brand of jazz infused soul. Jarrod not only talks about the making of Be The Change, but also discusses how he found a very receptive audience for his music in Europe. You can check out Jarrod on a special livestream, February 25th, 2021, 2pm PST at https://www.ursalive.com/jarrod-lawson - 100% of every ticket sale from the ...
Episode 77: Norman Sann
February 17, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBNorman Sann doesn’t want to take the easy road. Norman is a truly distinctive voice in hip hop who knows that his unique approach may not be the “hit” sound the industry looks for. And, that’s ok with Norman who is looking to make a much more lasting and deeper impact through his story telling, musicianship, and gifts for language. Norman talks about the long arc narrative of the “rap slave” who gets tied into an industry contract later to be hospitalized, medicated and isolated. During the s...
Episode 76: Emma McGann
February 11, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBEmma McGann wants you to be a part of the show. Literally. As an early adopter, pioneering live stream artist, Emma has built a loyal fan base that gets to interact with her during her dynamic and engaging online concerts. In this episode, we hear how Emma transformed a spare room in her Coventry, England house into a virtual touring headquarters. We also hear how she became even more creative with her live stream events after her 23 date US tour was abruptly postponed due to Covid-19. During...
Episode 75, Part 2: Artists from UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBPart 2 of Artists from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. In this special two-part episode, we feature songwriters from UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. The songwriting classes are taught by Professor Natasha Pasternak and are offered through the Music Industry programs. In Part 2, we meet three songwriters from UCLA including Sophia James (@sophiajamesmusic), Krista Marina (@kristamarina_) and Seiji Oda (@seijioda). We also continue our conversation with Professor Pasternak and hear mor...
Episode 75, Part 1: Artists from UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBPart 1 of Artists from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. In this special two-part episode, we feature songwriters from UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. The songwriting classes are taught by Professor Natasha Pasternak and are offered through the Music Industry programs. In Part 1, we meet three songwriters from UCLA including Sanjana (@sanjmusic), Hayden Everett (@hayden.mp3) and Gabe Deibel (@refreshingtasteofcokezero) and hear some of their songs. We’ll also talk with Professor Past...
Episode 74: Judith Hill
February 03, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBJudith Hill is Hollywood. In her new record, Baby, I’m Hollywood, (out March 5th) Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, Judith Hill, re-claims what it means to be a creative and artist in the often stereotyped, misunderstood town. After working as a background vocalist for some of music’s most iconic figures, Judith has firmly established herself as her own artist with her own point of view. During this episode, Judith talks about how she articulates her experience as a bi-racial woman in...
Episode 73: Kid Sistr
January 27, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBKid Sistr is uniting little sisters everywhere. After having a surprise breakout hit with their song “Dallas” on Tik Tok, Kid Sistr has earned a dedicated fan base. But, don’t make the mistake of writing it off as simple made for social media pop. Kid Sistr’s songs have emotional depth and musicianship that sets them apart. During the show, Kid Sistr performs three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio in a safe, socially distanced session – “Dallas,” “Simple Math,” and “Peter Gabriel.” You ...
Episode 72: Artists and Faculty from Musicians Institute
January 21, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBFounded in the heart of Hollywood in 1977, Musicians Institute (MI) is a College of Contemporary Music built on the idea that musicians should teach—and learn from—other musicians in a creative, supportive environment. This unique college offers a complete education in every aspect of the music industry, including instrumental performance, DJ & producing skills, composing for video games, audio engineering, guitar building, music business, and training in the latest music technology. During t...
Episode 71: Kari Kimmel
January 14, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBKari Kimmel’s name may not be familiar to you, but you’ve probably heard her music. Singer, songwriter, producer, and music executive, Kari Kimmel, has licensed her music in over 1,000 films, television shows, trailers, video games and commercials. With her music being featured in The Walking Dead, The Fosters, Cobra Kai, The Office, The Sims video game and countless commercials, it would be safe to say that at any given time you turn on the television you’ll hear one of Kari’s songs. During...
Episode 70: Emerging Artists from the Los Angeles College of Music
January 12, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) believes in creating an environment for limitless creativity, developing a foundation of innovative music education and building industry relationships. The LACM Faculty roster includes Grammy, BMI, & People’s Choice award winning musicians, recording artists, producers, and entrepreneurs who love to share their experiences and expertise with the next generation of music leaders. On today’s episode, we feature three recent graduates from LACM – Marina P...
Episode 69: Dominique Fils-Aimé
January 06, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBDominique Fils-Aimé is on a journey. The Montreal based, Juno award winning artist, Dominique Fils-Aimé, is in the midst of an ambitious trilogy that examines Black music and culture through her songwriting and unique vocal style. The third and final record of the trilogy, Three Little Words, is set for release February 2021. Over the course of the three records; Nameless, Stay Tuned!, and Three Little Words, Dominique takes the listener along on a journey to hear her perspective on the Bl...
Episode 68: Hailey Belle
December 29, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBHailey Belle is keeping her options open. At just 19 years old, the rising pop singer-songwriter has already been recognized for her work receiving the 2019 Best Female Pop Artist of the Year award and the 2020 Best Pop Song award by the Indie Music Channel. By writing constantly with her collaborators all while studying business as a full-time college student, Hailey is busy creating many different pathways for herself in the music profession. During the show, we hear three songs from Hai...
Episode 67: Haunter
December 18, 2020 10:08 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBHaunter is ready to take on the world one song at a time. The enthusiasm of this Houston, Texas based band is infectious. Coming from different musical backgrounds – metal, pop, synth wave and punk – the members of Haunter have a total team approach to their music making and production. They clearly feed off each other’s energy to continuously develop and release music that takes them to new levels. In addition to talking with members of Haunter, we hear three tracks during the show inclu...
Episode 66: La Tanya Hall and Andy Milne
December 14, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBLa Tanya Hall and Andy Milne are a formidable team. Independently, each are world class musicians: La Tanya regularly works with artists such as Bobby McFerrin and Steely Dan while reinventing the Great American Songbook as a solo artist, while Andy is a Juno Award winning pianist, composer and band leader. As husband and wife, they discuss recently having to confront and overcome significant health challenges. This experience intertwined with their creative process to produce two remarkabl...
Episode 65: Vita and the Woolf
December 07, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBVita and the Woolf have arrived in Los Angeles. After relocating from Philadelphia, Jennifer Pague of Vita and the Woolf writes about the uncertainty’s that come with a move to Los Angeles in her new record Anna Ohio. Anna Ohio is a remarkably intimate pop record packed with both electric imagery and deep vulnerability, a magic dance that oscillates between empowering anthems and open-hearted diary entries. During the episode, Vita and the Woolf play four songs from the new record live from ...
Episode 64: Sundressed
December 02, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBSundressed offers an antidote for our times. Their new record, “Home Remedy” is filled with confessional lyrics penned by Trevor Hedges and punk-infused melodies that inspire listeners to move forward. In this episode, we talk with Trevor and Sundressed bandmate, AJ Peacox, about the making of “Home Remedy.” And, we hear how their shared affinity for specialty coffee led to the creation of their own podcast called “Social Drip.” During the show, Trevor and AJ present special acoustic versi...
Episode 63: Diana Rein
November 30, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBDiana Rein knows her worth. And, the blues-rock guitarist and songwriter sings about it on her track “Worth” from her most recent album, Queen of My Castle. Born in Romania, but raised in Chicago, Diana talks about her introduction into the Chicago blues scene at a very young age, including a pivotal meeting with the legendary Buddy Guy. Diana also opens up and talks about the tension she faced while determining whether to go into music or pursue an acting career. During the episode, Diana...