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192 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsAs the Show Experience Lead of Sofar Philadelphia, I’ve had the honor of introducing so many talented performance artists to my city on stage.
This is my opportunity to introduce them to the world.
I’m a also a proud member of The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ), the first and oldest association of Black journalists in the country.
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Ep. 235 Gabrielle Chapman & The Vortex
February 23, 2024 09:32 - 1 hour - 58 MBABOUT THE EP Gabrielle Chapman & The Vortex proudly releases their debut EP, A Castle On Lava; A dark yet whimsical coming of age story. This 6 track EP serves as a musical voyage, exploring the depths of radical accountability, conquering inner demons, and embracing the transformative journey towards self growth. Their performance merges sultry vocals and haunting beats that make you feel something.
Ep. 234 SANTRISTÁN
February 09, 2024 11:05 - 1 hour - 66 MBFilmmaker • Musician • Talent • Producer of All GOD, IF ONLY. [EP] OUT NOW ½ of @plannediridescence Dir/Prod @ave.maria.doc Music Links Film Works
Ep. 233 Kayla Oh
December 29, 2023 06:19 - 26 minutes - 25 MBKayla Oh is an up and coming indie singer-songwriter studying contemporary voice at NYU. At just 19 years old, she has developed a stark, diaristic writing style that captures the experience of being a teenage girl: navigating first loves, overcoming heartbreak, grappling with insecurity and comparison, and simultaneously never wanting the teenage dream to end. These themes are the heart of Kayla’s songwriting and storytelling, helping her create music that is both achingly relatable and mem...
Ep. 232 Jordin Sparks Listening Session
December 24, 2023 12:46 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBJordin Sparks has signed with Epidemic Sound. The deal kicks off with a collection of Christmas songs that we are playing here today.
Ep. 227 Vessna Scheff
December 23, 2023 15:12 - 32 minutes - 30 MBVessna is super excited to share the first single off this forthcoming record, "BUTTER", (+ the accompanying visualizer) set to release This Friday, September 29th! With mesmerizing vocal harmonies, shimmering 90’s to early 2000’s synths, and an 80’s club backbeat, 'BUTTER' drops you right into the feeling of swooning when you see your crush under the disco ball at the roller rink. Overtaken with feeling, you can’t help but brave your skates and make your way over to them, hoping you become ...
Ep. 231 Arden Alexa
December 23, 2023 15:11 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBTaking inspiration from Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and the pop princesses who soundtracked her childhood and teen years, Arden Alexa's unique sound has been developed by infusing her own quirky and youthful indie style into the upbeat anthems she knows and loves. Born and raised in San Francisco, Arden spent the after-school hours of her high school years cutting her teeth in the Bay Area music scene. Her debut single, 2021's "The Coast" was the world's first glimpse of her artistic ability...
Ep. 2312 Arden Alexa
December 22, 2023 08:46 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBTaking inspiration from Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and the pop princesses who soundtracked her childhood and teen years, Arden Alexa's unique sound has been developed by infusing her own quirky and youthful indie style into the upbeat anthems she knows and loves. Born and raised in San Francisco, Arden spent the after-school hours of her high school years cutting her teeth in the Bay Area music scene. Her debut single, 2021's "The Coast" was the world's first glimpse of her artistic ability...
Ep. 230 Izzy Pingrey
December 19, 2023 07:25 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBAt just 17 years old, New York City native Izzy Pingrey is using music as a diary to document her coming-of-age journey in real time. She first picked up songwriting at 13 during the loneliness of pandemic lockdowns, using it as an emotional outlet. Now a high school senior preparing to release her debut EP junior, Izzy’s confessional lyrics and energetic sound provide a vulnerable lens into the revelations and relationships of adolescence. The four tracks on junior were all written and...
Ep. 229 Liv Hanna
December 15, 2023 07:40 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBLiv Hanna kicked off the summer with the fiery track, "Back To Hell." The songstress now returns to close out the fall with her new single, "Lonely." Similarly to "Back To Hell," Liv Hanna puts her unique, distinctive twist on the Pop genre. "lonely" may best be viewed as an Alt-Pop/Dark Pop record, but the song is more eclectic as it features synths, the ebb and flow of up-tempo and downtempo sounds, and has elements drawn from Electropop, Pop Rock, etc. The subject matter of "lonely" may b...
Ep. 228 Raquel Liane
December 09, 2023 20:41 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBGaining her background in musical theatre and growing increasingly tired of being forced into a box that she never fit into Puerto Rican American Electronic Rnb Artist Raquel Liane began writing music to find herself and create her narrative of who she was. Her music grew into a journey of self-love and became love letters to herself to connect to her truest self. With her music, she encourages listeners to stand in their power, own their imperfections, and embrace everything it is to be hum...
Ep. 2227 Vessna Scheff
December 05, 2023 08:04 - 32 minutes - 30 MBVessna is super excited to share the first single off this forthcoming record, "BUTTER", (+ the accompanying visualizer) set to release This Friday, September 29th! With mesmerizing vocal harmonies, shimmering 90’s to early 2000’s synths, and an 80’s club backbeat, 'BUTTER' drops you right into the feeling of swooning when you see your crush under the disco ball at the roller rink. Overtaken with feeling, you can’t help but brave your skates and make your way over to them, hoping you become ...
Ep. 226 Ultra Silk Gallery Series featuring Ramsess
November 19, 2023 05:03 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBUltra Silk Gallery 3808 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia Pa 1904 Links:https://www.pbssocal.org/arts-culture/ramsess-portraits-honor-historic-figures-in-black- historyhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jul-26-cl-58975-story.html RAMSESS Biography: Chance encounters often produce wondrous results. As a young man, Ramsess watched a documentary on the life of Paul Robeson and in that instant, an artist emerged. With his newfound interest and God-given talent, Ramsess studied art wi...
Ep. 225 Sanovia
November 10, 2023 10:40 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBSanovia is a Music and Movement Artist from Muncie, IN, based in Philadelphia, PA. An energetic storyteller on a mission to wake up the world with conversations, movement, and music that bring heaven to earth, she sparks her audience to infuse more authenticity and joy in their everyday lives. With a balance of high energy and the comforting nature of neo-soul, Sanovia weaves hip-hop, R&B, soul, and neo-soul fluently and with ease. She is currently working on her next project, "Playlist".
Ep. 224 Arula x Quiet Son
June 30, 2023 09:36 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBLos Angeles, CA- With their dreamy, dark, sensual sound, Arula & Quiet Son form a duo whose music combines the qualities of urban electronica, dance, and experimental folk with an infusion of melodic pop sensibilities. Initially starting as a remote song collaboration between the two California artists & producers, the project blossomed into a fully realized LP that winds through self-discovery, reclamation, climate consciousness, and romantic vulnerability. In just over a year, Arula & Qui...
Ep. 223 King Sis
June 16, 2023 08:32 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBSis is a Los Angeles, CA-based artist (originally from the DMV) who began singing and dancing at the age of 7 in her grandfather's church in Alexandria, VA. Growing up in a musical family, and having been taught to play the classical piano at the age of 8 by her cousin, Dt Lamont, songwriting and performing came naturally to her. Being somewhat shy, Sis always found confidence and refuge in the comfort of poetry and songwriting and developed an inseparable relationship with music. She became...
Ep. 221 Anna Elyse
May 12, 2023 09:18 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBA poet at heart, Anna Elyse is a singer/songwriter/producer who draws inspiration from prolific songwriters like Neil Young and looks to modernize her sound with influences from producers like No ID, Mike Dean, and Illangelo. "I always found solace in music, especially when I connected to the stories. And I hope to provide that for someone else." After graduating from UCLA, with a concentration in Creative Writing, Poetry, she went on to Audio Engineering School and found that one of her v...
Ep. 220 Izzy Pingrey
May 05, 2023 21:29 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIzzy Pingrey is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from New York City. She writes and produces her music with her dad in his studio with their dog. Izzy listens to a lot of music- an amount that has been referred to by many as "perplexing," consuming an eclectic mix of genres. She once listened to a Taylor Swift song and a Limp Bizkit song immediately back to back. Izzy enjoys messing around with these musical interests to create her own hybrids of them to tell the stories of her personal expe...
Ep. 219 Vincena
April 21, 2023 07:52 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MB"Vincena got her nomadic start in North Philadelphia during the height of the Neo Soul era singing in church. Her inspiration is drawn from artists like Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, & Alicia Keys. Coining the term “Gypsy Funk” as her Genre, Band, & Brand, she infuses Gypsy Jazz, R&B Soul, Funk, Folk, and Alternative." Instagram Youtube TikTok Spotify Twitter
Ep. 218 Arden Alexa
March 31, 2023 14:33 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBSan Francisco, CA- Taking inspiration from Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and the pop princesses who soundtracked her childhood and teen years, Arden Alexa's unique sound has been developed by infusing her own quirky and youthful indie style into the upbeat anthems she knows and loves. Born and raised in San Francisco, Arden spent the after school hours of her high school years cutting her teeth in the Bay Area music scene. Her debut single, 2021's "The Coast" was the world's first glimpse of he...
Ep. 217 Andrew Moorer
March 24, 2023 09:55 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBShow Notes Andrew Moorer is known to animate and enthrall audiences with unique arrangements and an engaging stage presence. Moorer began pursuing my career as a performer immediately after graduating high school in 2014 and has had the honor of sharing stages with artists such as Louis Knight, CADE, and Mike Posner. Combining classical routes and musical influences (including Bruno Mars, Elton John, Charlie Puth, John Mayer, and The Beatles), Moorer strives to bring enlightenment through his...
Ep. 216 Miu Haiti
March 17, 2023 09:31 - 22 minutes - 21 MBGenre-bending singer-songwriter Miu Haiti draws her eclectic musical influences from Pop and R&B with a Hip-Hop edge. She was born and raised in Haiti but is now in the United States. Music has always been in her blood, being the daughter of a saxophonist. Miu Haiti is a renaissance woman - her versatile artistic expression is influenced by her love of fashion, makeup artistry, performing arts, and interior design. Her ability to compose music and sing in various languages (English, Creole, F...
Ep. 215 Elsie @elsieyalater
March 03, 2023 04:39 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBElsie, Born and raised in Kenya and moved to Pennsylvania. Attended Penn state university for neuroscience. After college, she moved to Seattle and started modeling and building her portfolio. Elsie’s launched her Only Fans page in 2021. There she would post boudoir photos until a recruiter reached out to her and introduced her to an adult entertainment agent. After shooting her first video with CastingcouchHD, Brazzers contracted Elsie as one of their exclusive performance artists. Navig...
Ep. 214 Andorra
February 24, 2023 10:19 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBAndorra’s 2019 album Family Tree took itself very seriously. After successfully self-producing, mixing, and mastering their third full-length LP, the long-standing Philadelphia band found themselves exhausted and instantly misplacing energy on new projects. Members of Andorra went on to tour with Bright Eyes and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, joined local groups Box of Books and The Retinas, and jump-started classic rock cover bands. This gave Andorra a much-needed pause. As the rage from the p...
Ep. 213 Ny Bell
February 17, 2023 04:33 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThe facets of music and its ever-evolving nature have given rise to a new breed of artists and musicians. Ny Bell is a leader in the new school of contemporary artists and constantly pushes the envelope, reinventing herself and sound. Ny Bell, a multi-talented Artist, Vocal Arranger, and Songwriter born in Seattle, WA, and raised in Dallas, TX - is an artist that epitomizes the essence of the modern era and is making music that is thoughtful, conscious, and driven by a desire to inspire, spr...
Ep. 212 Moonroof
February 03, 2023 09:12 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBMoonroof started in a small college town called Bloomsburg. After graduating, they relocated to a suburb outside of Philly called Conshohocken. Their primary passion is crafting beautiful music for your lovely ears :)To keep things simple, Moonroof is an indie pop band, but our sound has evolved, and many different bands have inspired them. They've released many songs over the years that you can find wherever you listen online. Moonroof has played many fantastic shows, from local bars to the ...
Ep. 211 Epidemic Sounds Episode
December 02, 2022 09:23 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis is our last episode of the year, and our Epidemic Sounds Music episode. To start your creative journey with Epidemic Sounds
Ep. 207 Great Time
October 25, 2022 09:14 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBGreat Time doesn't want to fit in a box. Living up to their name, the band wants to have a great time making the music they like. Tired of being advised to "pick a lane" by some of their industry peers, Great Time sets out to create music that celebrates their wide-ranging sound, incorporating genres like synth-pop, electronic, jazz, punk, rock, and R&B. Their most recent releases are a series of EPs titled “Sounds Like ____.” The band had the idea to turn the EP titles into a Mad Libs type o...
Ep. 206 The Tisburys
October 18, 2022 07:27 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThe Tisburys: Formed in 2015 by singer-songwriter Tyler Asay and lead guitarist John Domenico, the indie rock/power pop band has continued to evolve in the passing years.
Ep. 205 Phantasm
October 11, 2022 07:51 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBPhantasm is a Philly-based heavy, alternative-rock band producing intricate, melodic songs in avant-garde stylings reminiscent of Muse, Royal Blood, Tool, and The Dillinger Escape Plan. Their latest single, Spirit Box (Tuned To You), is set to release Friday, June 10, 2022, on all major streaming platforms. The song was inspired by real-life experiences using a spirit box to connect with the metaphysical in this dimension and the world beyond. The device receives messages of spiritual entitie...
Ep. 204 Sam Mercades
October 04, 2022 07:45 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBSam Mercades Downey Fashion Curve Model ”allmylinks.com/sam-mercades
Ep. 203 Project (No Guest)
July 18, 2022 21:20 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBJust Quincy Talking. The Crew is on Vacation.
Ep. 202 Noni Rene
July 14, 2022 08:48 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBPhiladelphia-born and New York City-raised musician: Noni Rene produced her own sound (described as "Grunge-Soul") nonirene.com YouTube Apple iTunes Instagram Facebook Twitter
Ep. 201 Black Music Month
July 05, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBJune is Black Music Appreciation Month! This collection is in celebration of the multitude of genres created, and inspired, by Black artists around the globe.
Ep. 200 Pride Month
June 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBEpidemic Sound empowers Music Creators to express themselves through their music. This Pride season, we've curated a collection of joyful tracks across genres, as well as music featuring some of our queer artists, to honor and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ communities around the world.
Ep. 198 Sidney Bird
June 17, 2022 09:50 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBSidney Bird Interview https://linktr.ee/sidneybirdmusic
Ep. 197 Bella Rios
June 14, 2022 12:49 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBAt only 18 years old, Bella Rios already has a musical past life. After years of exclusively performing covers, she spent her high school years releasing rock-leaning originals, inspired by the classic records she was raised on. “My parents would wake me up by playing Led Zeppelin, Heart, Fleetwood Mac,” Rios says. “It brought my family together.” At the same time, she traveled and performed with professional children’s choirs; all while receiving classical training in both voice and piano....
Ep. 196 25 O’Clock
June 10, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBAs a fan of long-format interview shows Dan Drago has created Philly’s longest-running podcast in the vein of Charlie Rose, Terry Gross, and Marc Maron; “I love what comes out of taking the time to sit and talk with someone for longer than a few minutes. Everyone's got a great story, you need to sit still long enough for them to let it out.” A former touring musician, Dan now manages the 25 O’Clock. Links: https://www.25oclockpod.com/dig 25oclockpodcast https://twitter.com/25oclockPod ...
Ep. 195 Love Said the Commander
June 07, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBLove? said the Commander is a duo from the 'PhilaJersey' area made up of Kate Hall (vocals, guitar, violin, and percussion) and Chris Bishop (guitar and bass). The pair met in the winter of 2018 via a Craigslist ad, and since then they've been embracing "maximal minimalism" in order to create an indie rock that will make you feel stuff. Their 4th EP, 'Bones,' is available now. 'Bones' EP (out 2.2.22), which was recorded live in one day with one microphone at the historic Wayne County Court ...
Ep. 194 Archpalatine
May 31, 2022 08:01 - 47 minutes - 44 MBArchpalatine - One of the freshest new artistic voices standing out amongst the backdrop of the City of Brotherly Love’s many multi-faceted and musically talented artists. Archpalatine the singer, songwriter, pianist, performer, and charismatic band front-man Derek Anthony Wilson is poised to not only create a lane for himself and his bandmates (Anthony Pompey - vocals, Aaron Wolf - percussion, Ben High – bass, and John Palmer - Synths/Direction) but also blaze a trail for creative risk-take...
Ep. 193 Farmer Jawn Philly
May 24, 2022 08:09 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBChrista Barfield is a healthcare professional turned farmer and lifelong Philadelphia resident. It was 10 years into her career in healthcare administration when she realized her work-life balance was unhealthy; she resigned from her job just weeks before she turned 30. It was important for her to take back her life, health, and happiness not only for herself but for her family as well. After a solo trip to Martinique in January 2018, she returned home inspired to connect with the land, plan...
Ep. 192 Rubber
May 13, 2022 09:31 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBRubber creates an intricately balanced soundscape combining their R&B, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Soul influences like Frank Ocean, Thundercat, Patrice Rushen, and Amy Winehouse while maintaining that hot-pink, dynamic feeling of pop music, anthemic and universal. The group is a Philly-based, writing-producing duo made up of singer-lyricist, Andrew Loper, and producer/multi-instrumentalist, John Della Franco formed during their time studying at Temple University in 2018. They started out writi...
Ep. 191 Kingsley
May 06, 2022 13:58 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBhttps://shor.by/kingsleymusic Kingsley’s unique and unforgettable voice will warm you up and melt you down. Her presence is captivating and overwhelming, she sings only about her personal experiences of life, love, and her journey to becoming Kingsley. Kingsley doesn’t just stick with one genre, her vocal can do anything - her song are influenced by pop R&B, and anything in between! Kingsley has been making strong headway by opening up for acts like Elise Trouw, VHS Collection, and SG Lewis...
Ep. 190 L. Rodgers
April 29, 2022 08:10 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBL. Rodgers is an LGBTQIA+ Americana/Soul artist and songwriter from Baltimore, MD who began writing her own music after experiencing trauma she couldn’t speak about but could sing about. With her powerful vocals and immeasurable vulnerability and strength, you can see she was meant to do big things. LINKS: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdSv1v7D/ https://www.instagram.com/l.rodgerthat/ https://m.facebook.com/L.RodgerThat/ https://m.youtube.com/user/nocabarabrab
Ep. 189 Jasmine Omo
April 24, 2022 12:32 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBJasmine Omorogbe is a multi-faceted leader who is passionate about the success of underrepresented communities through educational and career attainment vehicles. Professionally, Jasmine has a background working in higher education and now works in the ed-tech space. Additionally, Jasmine founded a career consulting business (JasmineOmo.com), where she coaches job seekers around being strategic in their search, creating compelling materials, and applying with confidence. Jasmine earned her B...
Ep. 188 HighNoon
April 15, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBHighnoon Musician/band The new song “back to you” is out now! email only for inquiries 💌 [email protected] linktr.ee/highnoonphl Highnoon - Back to You (Official Video) https://youtu.be/zh-3vrGHuDM Links: Spotify Twitter Instagram Bandcamp Youtube
Ep. 187 Lia Menaker
April 09, 2022 01:57 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBWith expressive, soulful vocals soaring over a mix of ambient pop, electronic, and alternative R&B sounds, Lia Menaker’s music moves beyond genre to sit in a world of its own. Dubbed “Noirtronica” by WXPN radio, Menaker’s music calls back to jazz vocalists like Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse - while also experimenting with space and percussive electronic elements reminiscent of Bjork and Portishead. Menaker’s latest EP and self-producing debut I Am Kyros is a collection of five songs that ex...
Ep. 186 NATALIS RUBY
April 01, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBMeet Natalis, 5x's Multi-Genre Billboard Charting & Platinum selling Artist, Songwriter & Producer. She is Bronx-born, of Puerto Rican descent and so Brooklyn at heart. Currently living in New Mexico, not to be confused with Mexico yet determined to inspire others throughout the world via her music. NATALIS | Singer/Songwriter she/her Musician CEO of @aybenditorecords® 5X Platinum/Billboard GRAMMY® Voting Member Credits INCLUDE: Ye, JCole, Bratz, Wendy Williams The Movie natalisruby.com
EP. 185 SING
March 25, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBSING (born Mark Robertson) is a singer/songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His professional music career began as the lead singer of the sensational cover group, AHMIR. In 2018, SING kicked off his solo career as a recording artist with his first single "Don't Ever". He landed his first high-profile songwriting gig when he co-wrote “As Long As I’m With You” for hometown heroes Boyz II Men. SING also went on to write for TV shows in Mainland, China, as well as for the K-Pop group Oh ...
Ep. 184 Mandella Eskia aka blackzeusx and TeV95
March 23, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBMandella Eskia - blackzeusx and Producer TeV95 aka 95Lens of 95Labs talk about their latest album #BARSUPPLY Album available on all streaming platforms 1.) Absinthe Minded 5.) Tequila Sunrise (feat. Reddaz) 9.) Irish Coffee Buy the digital album on BandCamp
Ep. 183 Voyce Morris
March 18, 2022 10:10 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBVOYCE MORRIS IS A 27-YEAR-OLD RNB SINGER, SONGWRITER FROM PHILADELPHIA PA. VOYCE HAS BEEN SINGING AND PERFORMING SINCE THE AGE OF 5 YEARS OLD. AGE 12-18 YEARS OLD, SHE ATTENDED THEATER ARTS SCHOOL AT " THE FREEDOM THEATER " IN PHILADELPHIA AND WENT ON TO GROW A INDEPENDENT MUSIC CAREER AS A RNB SINGER, ENTERTAINER, AND SONGWRITER PERFORMING ALL OVER PHILADELPHIA. VOYCE HAS PERFORMED AT MAJOR VENUES SUCH AS TROCADERO, TLA , FILMORE AND MANY MORE POPULAR MUSIC VENUES IN PA. AS TIME PROGRESS...