Sinister Girlz
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsSinister Girlz is the brain child of Leslie DJ. Leslie DJ is a writer, podcaster & on air talent for WBMB 94.3 FM NY she created http://SinisterGirlz.com and hosts Sinister Girlz Live on Fridays at 4pm EST
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Majority V
October 04, 2021 00:41 - 40 minutes - 65.1 MBBoss Babes reporting for duty! Listen to Iggy T and Alexa Jaye discuss their new group Majority V. How working with female musicians and female creatives has helped them make bad ass pop music and how they've Charmed their way into our TV screens. You can follow them on instagram @majority.v there you can find all their links to their music and projects. Follow us @sinistergirlz and now the podcast is also on Audible and Amazon music! Check us out on stitcher or apple podcasts as well
STYX (Lawrence Gowan)
September 27, 2021 00:26 - 33 minutes - 53 MBLawrence Gowan (lead vocals, keyboards) of STYX and I bond over the love of live music. We discuss STYX's 16th studio album, "Crash of the Crown" which was written pre-pandemic and recorded during 2020, we discuss touring in this post-pandemic world and all kinds of cool things. Follow the band @styxtheband Don't forget to like us on Facebook and follow us @sinistergirlz please rate and review us so that people can find us!
Kendra Erika
September 16, 2021 01:46 - 28 minutes - 45.5 MBA WICKED cover comes our way thanks to Kendra Erika and Actor and American Idol Star Constantine Maroulis who team up for a dance remake of “As Long As Your Mine” From Wicked in celebration of the return of Broadway which just reopened this Tuesday, September 14th! You can follow Kendra Erika on Instagram @kendraerika like her on Facebook @Kendraerikamusic or simply google her! Thanks for listening and follow us @sinistergirlz
Southern Avenue
August 27, 2021 02:28 - 25 minutes - 41.1 MBHappy Album Release Day to Southern Avenue! Their new album, "Be The Love You Want" is available now! After years of following this band around, we finally got to chat with Ori and Tierinii of the Memphis powerhouse Southern Avenue. Listen to us discuss life on the road, new music and there's a rock n roll baby on board! Follow the band on social media @southernavenuemusic on Instagram and @SoAveMusic on Twitter. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on so...
Bandits on The Run
August 10, 2021 00:21 - 36 minutes - 58.1 MBReturning favorites, Bandits on The Run perform live but first discuss their new EP, "Now Is The Time." The group finally made it to Paris! and other parts of Europe spreading their music and earning cheers. Listen to how they managed to use their quarantine time to create new music and how they are looking forward to heading back on the road. Follow them on social media @banditsontherun The EP, "Now Is The Time" is out now where all music is sold, and don't forget to follow us @sinisterg...
X ARI
August 04, 2021 01:45 - 32 minutes - 51.3 MBSongstress and mental health activist X. Ari joins us for a deep chat on mental wellness and provides information on where you can find resources to be the best you. But first, we celebrate and discuss her new EP, “Anja” and who inspired it. For more on X. Ari follow her on social media @xariofficial and visit her website www.xariofficial.com Thanks to all the new followers and listeners, you rock! I’ll make it worth your wild! Tell a friend follow us @sinistergirlz
Dot Allison
August 03, 2021 00:26 - 27 minutes - 43.8 MBSinger-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Dot Allison is back after a 12-year hiatus with her highly anticipated album, “Heart-Shaped Scars” which is out now on all platforms. Listen to the songstress and I discuss how “Heart-Shaped Scars” came together, channeling your artistic side and how we both love Carole King. You can follow her on social media on Twitter @dotallisonmusic and on Instagram @deetiebelle Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to our show on apple podcast and stitcher and...
Abby K
July 28, 2021 01:13 - 22 minutes - 35.8 MBShe’s only 18-years-old but has the chops of a veteran. Abby K has been called the love child of Lita Ford and Iron Maiden’s Steve Harris, she’s a bassist, vocalist, and songwriter. Listen to Abby and I discuss her latest single, “Dodging a bullet (I swear),” forming her current lineup and her excitement to hit the road. You can follow Abby K @abbykrocks Don’t forget to rate and subscribe on apple podcast and stitcher. Also, follow us @sinistergirlz
SZNS
July 26, 2021 03:03 - 33 minutes - 54.1 MBTis the season for a badass girl group, meet Winter, Summer, Autumn, and Spring from SZNS. The ladies open up about joining forces, becoming badass bitches, writing music, and their new single, “Build a Boy.” You can follow these ladies on social media @sznsofficial and make sure you check out their single, “Build a Boy” Review and subscribe to our podcast and follow us on social media @sinistergirlz
ALMA
July 23, 2021 16:17 - 44 minutes - 71.2 MBNYC trio ALMA is ready to make some noise. Their highly anticipated album, “Mosaic” is due out on September 7th. Listen to us discuss the album, how the band got its name and we put a rumor to rest, there are no octopuses in the band! Follow the group @almanoises Review and subscribe to our show for more amazing interviews from all genres and follow us @sinistergirlz
Kat Von D
July 12, 2021 01:26 - 26 minutes - 42.7 MBKat Von D is ready to show the world her musical side. Her debut album, “Love Made Me Do It,” out August 27th, 2021, has already spawned two hit singles, “Exorcism” and the newly released, “I Am Nothing.” Listen to Kat and I discuss the making of the album, musical collaborations and what this new venture means for her tattooing career. Follow her @thekatvond Like and subscribe to the podcast and follow us @sinistergirlz
Allison Russell
July 02, 2021 14:05 - 38 minutes - 62.2 MBCanadian singer-songwriter Allison Russell opens up about the inspiration behind her outstanding debut album, "Outside Child" (available now on all streaming platforms), her musical upbringing, returning to the live stage, and motherhood. Follow her on social media @allisonrussellmusic Don't forget to like and subscribe to the pod and follow us @sinistergirlz
Cyvella
June 25, 2021 13:51 - 42 minutes - 68.3 MBWe all want to be rich but rich with what? This week we welcome Cyvella to the pod. She's been on the show before under other aliases but this one as you will hear really speaks to her. The EP features 4 incredible songs and it is available now, "RICH," follow her on social media @cyvellamusic Subscribe and rate us 5 stars and follow us @sinistergirlz
Kira Metcalf
May 28, 2021 16:06 - 38 minutes - 62.1 MBBack in May, singer-songwriter Kira Metcalf chatted with us about her hit single, “Hoax” her creative process and we somehow ended up discussing the #FreeBritney movement. You can find her on social media @kirametcalf and @kirametcalfmusic on Facebook. “Hoax” is out now and available wherever you get your music. Don’t forget to like and rate us, give us 5 stars so that we can keep getting these awesome guests and follow us @sinistergirlz
Bliss My Heart
May 07, 2021 22:01 - 31 minutes - 50.9 MBFrench singer-songwriter Bliss My Heart and I discuss the French music scene, writing in English and she performs 3 songs for us! Her new single, "Latigo Canyon" is available now. Follow her on social media @blissmyheart_ and don't forget to rate us 5 stars and subscribe, also tell a friend!
The Weekend Ladies
April 30, 2021 23:02 - 44 minutes - 70.7 MBThe Weekend Ladies (Tessa & Ariel) join us for a fun trip down memory lane. The duo formally a trio under the name Tayisha Busay is back with a brand new beat. Listen to the Weekend Ladies and I discuss the DIY scene and making music in NYC. You can follow them @theweekendladies on social media and you can follow the show @sinistergirlz Caution some S and F bombs are dropped!
POSTDATA
April 14, 2021 16:51 - 33 minutes - 27.6 MBCanadian singer-songwriter POSTDATA and I discuss the creative process behind his new highly-anticipated album, "Twin Flames" available now. Make sure you follow him on instagram @thisispostdata and like him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisispostdata Don't forget to subscribe and rate us and follow us @sinistergirlz
Bonus: Selena Quintanilla Celebration Special 2021
April 02, 2021 17:08 - 35 minutes - 56.2 MB2021 marks 26 years since the tragic passing of Tejano music star and 90s Latinx icon Selena Quintanilla-Perez who was murdered on March 31, 1995. We play tribute to her with this special featuring singer-songwriter Kat G (@katgmusic1) who performs "Amor Prohibido" to close out our show. Listen to us discuss everything Selena and her legacy. You can follow us on social media @sinistergirlz
Nina Herzog
March 25, 2021 14:51 - 30 minutes - 49.1 MBLos Angeles singer/songwriter NINA HERZOG performs on the show and chats about her new album, "Together Away" available now where all music is sold and streamed. You can follow Nina @iamninaherzog and visit her on her website at http://www.iamninaherzog.com/ For us follow @sinistergirlz Don't forget to like and subscribe also tell a friend!
Tatyana Kalko
February 27, 2021 00:20 - 34 minutes - 52.7 MBSinger-songwriter Tatyana Kalko returns for another stellar appearance with 2 live performances and she even creates our new theme song! Listen all the way till the end for its debut! Follow her on social media @tatyanakalko Follow us @sinistergirlz also check out my Jeff Goldblum podcast @loveujeffpod
Sylvain Sylvain (Rebroadcast 2014)
February 24, 2021 02:53 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBRe-release of interview with New York Dolls guitarist and legend Sylvain Sylvain circa 2014. RIP Sylvain Sylvain
Rachel Lynn and Quarantine
September 19, 2020 13:37 - 18 minutes - 28 MBRachel Lynn and I catch up and talk about her new EP, “WARMER” and discuss being an artist during quarantine. She also talks about a cool project she’s involved in called, the Word Nonsense workshops, and they’re put on by Mai Nguyen (@littlemaisunshine) and Happy Creative Dig (@happycreativedig) More info can be found below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/word-nonsense-a-writing-relief-open-dialogue-with-lms-tickets-101069710224?aff=mai Listen to WARMER now! https://ffm.to/rachel_ly...
Dolly Parton (Rebroadcast 2017)
September 11, 2020 22:10 - 14 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week's episode features country music legend Dolly Parton a rebroadcast of her 2017 interview. On the heels of the release of her children’s album, “I Believe In You” we declared Friday, October 13th 2017 Dolly Parton Day on Sinister Girlz Live. We played songs from her children's album as well as her classics throughout the broadcast. Now you can listen to the full interview.
La Vida Es Un Carnaval w/ Giselle
June 27, 2020 14:41 - 28 minutes - 19.2 MBQuarantine has got us all a little looney but for singer-songwriter Giselle it's perfect for creativity. Recorded in the early stages of the pandemic listen to Giselle and I discuss making music during a lock down and her quarantine live edition of Celia Cruz's "La Vida Es Un Carnaval" (life is a carnival) with a cameo from yours truly.
Iggy T and The Crazymakers
June 22, 2020 15:38 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBSarah and David of Iggy T and The Crazymakers ZOOM in to talk about their new album, “Just Can’t Get Enough.” Things get heavy when we discuss racial injustice and other pressing issues. Iggy T and The Crazymakers are donating proceeds of their single, “I don’t know your pain,” to the NAACP Legal and Education fund. You can donate here https://www.iggytandthecrazymakers.com/naacp-fund Follow the band @Iggytandthecrazymakers on FB and Instagram and @iggyandthetcrazymaker on Twitter. Don...
Bonus: The King of Staten Island w/ Dave Sirus
June 19, 2020 15:29 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MBThis week we bring you a bonus episode with Dave Sirus, one of the writers of "The King of Staten Island" starring Pete Davidson. Listen to use chat about the film and how the movie came to be. You can rent "The King of Staten Island" on VOD, apple tv, amazon prime video, etc. It is available on all media platforms. For more on the film visit www.thekingofstatenisland.com and you can follow Dave Sirus @davesirus Don't forget to rate the show and follow us @sinistergirlz
MAMADRAMA
June 14, 2020 13:20 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBThe ladies of MAMADRAMA ZOOM in and talk about their single, M.I.L.F. and it's what you think it is, the clever song title refers to Mothers. In. Leather. Forever. You can follow the ladies of MAMADRAMA on social media @mamadramaband You can follow us @sinistergirlz
Fiona Grey
May 30, 2020 14:32 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBNamed "Best Pop Artist in LA" by LA Weekly, Fiona Grey chats with us about being a musician in a quarantine world, performs her new single, "Kerosene" and we talk f*** boys. Please note this episode has adult language. Follow Fiona @fionagrey on Instagram Follow us @sinistergirlz
Summer Dennis & Rhymes
May 23, 2020 15:17 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBSummer and Bill call in and perform 2 songs you know. We discuss the origins of Summer Dennis & Rhymes and making original music as well as performing cover songs. Listen to me flub the intro and mistakenly call them Summer and The Rymes, whoops! For the record it is Summer Dennis & Rhymes. Follow them @summernrhymes and follow us @sinistergirlz
Moonray
May 15, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBTANGENT! We go on many tangents but the interview is so fun and good. Listen to married couple Jonray and Barbara Higginbotham of Moonray chat about their own record label, self-producing their “Honeymoon” EP and so much more. Follow them on all platforms @moonrayofficial And Follow us @sinistergirlz
Mary McGuinness
May 06, 2020 16:21 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBOh, hi! We are releasing this episode a little bit early in celebration of the upcoming release of Mary McGuinness' new album "Prodigal" listen to us talk quarantine, her Kenny Rogers cover of "The Gambler" and the album. Follow her @marymcguinnessofficial and follow us @sinistergirlz
Luke Dowler
May 01, 2020 22:22 - 25 minutes - 8.82 MBThis quarantine edition of Sinister Girlz Live features Luke Dowler. Listen to us discuss making music in Montana, performing frequently on Instagram Live and covering "1999" by Prince. Follow him @lukedowler Follow us @sinistergirlz
Kathy Valentine (the Go-Go's)
March 28, 2020 14:38 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBKathy Valentine is a working musician and songwriter known for being part of the all-female band the Go-Go’s. She wrote or co-wrote many of the band’s most renowned songs, including “Vacation” and “Head Over Heels.” In this episode Kathy and I discuss her memoir, "All I Ever Wanted: A Rock n Roll Memoir." We discuss the book, our current reality of dealing with Covid-19, the Go-Go's and more. You can follow her on social media @kathy_valentine (Twitter) and @kathy.valentine (Instagram) ...
Live with Charlie and The Rays
March 08, 2020 23:19 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBSisters Jordan and Rebecca Stobbe of Charlie and The Rays drop by and perform three songs, talk about making music, activism and upcoming shows. Their new single, “There Goes My Baby” is available now. The book I was referring to is available now on amazon kindle and paperback titled, “Flaca: An Honest Account of a Latina with an Eating Disorder” search for it under the author name Leslie DJ. Follow Charlie and The Rays @charlieandtherays And don’t forget to follow us @sinistergirlz
Live with High Waisted
February 29, 2020 19:29 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBRockers Jess and Jono of High Waisted stop by for a chat on making music, podcasts you should be listening to and their sophomore LP Sick of Saying Sorry. Follow High Waisted on Twitter: @gethighwaisted Instagram: @gethighwaistedd Follow us on all platforms @sinistergirlz Disclaimer: Audio has a bit of feedback, please lower the volume when listening.
Live with Vanessa Silberman
February 22, 2020 16:06 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOn Valentine's Day (2-14-20) Vanessa Silberman stops by to perform 2 songs and discuss songwriting and the music business in general. Follow her on social media @vanessasilbermanofficial Follow us as well @sinistergirlz and don't forget to rate us 5 stars.
Live with Amsi
December 23, 2019 14:16 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThe final live show of 2019 we are joined by Amsi and Avanti who perform, "catch me at the top" (available now on all digital platforms) and "Last Christmas" A huge thank you to all past guests this year: Jackie Paladino, Rachel Lorin, Rachel Lynn, the Revel, Wildstreet, Lez Zepplin, Janet May, Cyperella, Jack Broadbent, Chandler Juliet, Desert Sharks, Charlene Melendez, Michael Moncayo, Beth (Sugabeenz) and Valentin Marx. Don't forget to rate and subscribe Follow us on social media @si...
Bonus: Selena Quintanilla Celebration Special 2019
December 19, 2019 16:23 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBRecorded in March of 2019 Beth (@sugabeenz) performs, "I Could Fall In Love" and returning guests Charlene Melendez (@teamcharlene) accompanied on guitar by Michael Moncayo (@michael_moncayo) perform "Si Una Vez" and "Amor Prohibido" as we celebrate the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla. Follow us on social media @sinistergirlz and don't forget to rate and subscribe!
Live with Coyote Eyes
December 09, 2019 02:19 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBRecorded live at WBMB studios this episode dates back to Spring of 2019 and was our last episode before summer break. Coyote Eyes joins us and performs 2 live songs. Listen to us chat about social media and how to push internet boundaries. Follow her on social media @coyoteeyesmusic
Live with Janet May
December 05, 2019 21:17 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBLive from WBMB studios singer-songwriter and activist Janet May joins us to discuss her music and how her music has helped her perform for incarcerated women. She performs live and discusses her new single, "New York, I Am Home" a sentimental ballad to the city that never sleeps and embracing change. It was recorded at Germano's Hit Factory on the piano John Legend recorded "All of Me". Follow Janet and the show on all platforms @sinistergirlz Subscribe and give us 5 stars!
Live with Cipherella
December 03, 2019 03:02 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBRecorded live on November 22nd 2019 at WBMB studios, Cipherella stops by and free styles for us. We talk about her previous single "Dumb Dumb" being an official SXSW 2019 Film Festival selection along with Childish Gambino's "This Is America" and Anderson.Paak's "Bubblin" and much more. Follow her on Instagram @iamcipherella and follow us @sinistergirlz
One-on-One with Gina Marie Guadagnino
November 21, 2019 16:21 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAuthor and recent nominee for the GANYC Apple Award for Outstanding Achievement in Book Writing (Fiction), Gina Marie Guadagnino sits down for a one-on-one interview about her hit debut novel, "The Parting Glass." Follow her on social media at https://www.facebook.com/GinaMarieGuadagninoAuthor/ Twitter and Instagram @mymarginalia and follow us @sinistergirlz on all platforms
One-on-One with Valencia
November 13, 2019 02:33 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBThis episode of Sinister Girlz features a one-on-one interview with the duo Valencia, Jadeyn and Lou have been making magic together before officially meeting in college. They met during a summer program at Berklee College of Music in 2015 fast forward to 2019 and we have their debut single, "Light of you" You can follow them on social media @thevalenciamusic (Twitter/facebook/instagram) & you can follow us @sinistergirlz on those same platforms.
Live with The Revel
November 09, 2019 15:39 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRecorded live at WBMB studios on 11/8/19 we are joined by brothers Dillon & Dean D’Antouno of The Revel. Listen to us chat about their new EP, "Don't Let Me Go" and a live performance. Follow The Revel on Instagram @therevelofficial like them on FB https://www.facebook.com/TheRevelOfficial and visit their website at https://www.therevel.band/ and also follow us on Instagram and Twitter @sinistergirlz
Live with Rachel Lynn
November 06, 2019 19:38 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBRecorded live on October 18th 2019 at WBMB studios, singer-songwriter Rachel Lynn joins us on Sinister Girlz Live on the day of her single release, "Look to me." We discuss the songwriting process and she performs the single live. Follow Rachel on social media @rachellynnsings and while you're at it follow us @sinistergirlz, rate us and give us 5 stars.
Re-Introducing Sinister Girlz
November 06, 2019 04:16 - 25 seconds - 391 KBSinister Girlz is a lifestyle--no, just kidding, it's a website and radio show (Sinister Girlz Live) that features interviews and live performances primarily from female musicians. Rebroadcasts of Sinister Girlz Live will now be available on iTunes and Stitcher as well as on its current location soundcloud.com/sinistergirlz visit us at sinistergirlz.com follow us on Twitter and Instagram @sinistergirlz Subscribe today!