STORYOPHONIC

From a sonic palette of resonant acoustics, layered vocals, and experimental electronics, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and performer Carla Patullo crafts transformative music. In addition to scoring films, she has over 100 songs in features and television shows. Her 2024 Grammy-winning album, So She Howls follows a harrowing life experience, from which she emerged with a renewed sense of adven...

A songwriter-producer, a vocal producer, an arranger, engineer, and a musical force of nature: With a 2024 Grammy nomination for Best Arrangement Instrumental or Acapella, the artistry of Alana Da Fonseca is imprinted across a multitude of feature films, television shows, and flourishing franchises for Disney, Netflix, and Hulu. Her songs illuminate visual stories, and her accomplished productions...

Named one of Billboard's Top-40 Industry Shaping Executives, Jess Furman works across multiple sectors: music, film, tech, new media, Web3, and non-profit advocacy. Balancing musical intuition with executive expertise, she has established a notable niche within these ever-accelerating interconnected businesses. In this conversation we take a deep dive into the future of music with an advocate whos...

We celebrate the increasing visibility of women behind the board with the future-forward perspective of Lena Sutter, an accomplished recording and mix engineer. Just three years ago, she earned her Master's Degree in Sound Recording from Berklee College of Music. Now, in addition to managing the studio and teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, she contributes artistically and technic...

Beyond the iconic Grammy Awards, the mission of the Recording Academy is to recognize excellence in the recording arts and sciences, cultivate the well-being of the music community, and ensure that music remains an indelible part of our culture. Kelley Purcell, VP, Membership and Industry Relations – and a Billboard Women in Music honoree -- is on the frontlines of the Academy's expanding represen...

Jett Galindo is a Grammy-winning mastering engineer and vinyl cutter with an illustrious resume of noteworthy projects with artists from Barbra Streisand to Green Day.  She joins a growing community of brilliant women, LGBTQ+ professionals, advocates, and pivotal organizations on the leading edge of the music industry's evolution into an unprecedented era of inclusivity. From the Philippines to Ho...

A wondrous command of technology and a profound message of unity: Producer, composer, and performer Trovarsi is a global electronic creator whose future-forward artistry transcends genres, cultures, and boundaries as it authentically and reverentially embraces a spectrum of creative traditions. Cerebral, celestial, and body shaking, she presents live concerts from California to China, redefining t...

With two award-winning documentaries, Denny Tedesco has distinguished himself as a filmmaker about music. His latest feature,   Immediate Family , is the story of the key players who recorded and toured with iconic artists including James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell, and Carole King. Like Denny's feature   The Wrecking Crew  – dedicated to his father, the legendary studio...

Because we are so proud of the guests in our fifth season, we're sharing choice conversational segments from these songwriters, artists, producers, mastering and mixing engineers, record, publishing and film executives, and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of audio equipment. Uniting this lively roster -- aside from their award-winning accomplishments – is their sheer devotion to t...

This episode features two Multi-Grammy Award winners, currently   nominated for two 2024 Grammys for  Written in Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos . Over 17 years, producer Cheryl Pawelski gleaned 146 songs from 665 possible choices; hits like "Respect Yourself," and "634-5789,"alongside never-released gems. Through the wizardry of mastering engineer Michael Graves, these recordings – barebone...

Maia Sharp is an artist with an unmistakable musical signature, and a profound dedication to songwriting. Raised in Los Angeles, she now calls Nashville home, as she tours the country sharing her music. With songs recorded by artists like Bonnie Raitt, Lizz Wright, The Chicks and Trisha Yearwood, Maia's solo projects chronicle her personal path. We are proud to share tracks from latest collection...

As the songwriter who created towering anthems for Tina Turner, Pat Benatar, Heart, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi and countless others, Holly Knight's musical achievements are monumental. I Am The Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing The Hits and Rocking The MTV Eighties recounts her journey from grungy clubs to the Songwriters Hall of Fame with humor, insight, and provocative candor. Holly Knight is Rock Songwri...

She proudly calls herself "The Tube Chick," and as the president of Manley Laboratories, Inc., makers of high-end pro audio equipment, she is certainly deserving of the title. Advancing the principles of high-end audio quality and integrity in American manufacturing that continues to guide a revered brand, EveAnna is an industry icon honored with a "She Rocks Mad Skills Award." Join us as she fire...

As his 17 Grammy awards confirm, Manny Marroquin is among the most accomplished mixing engineers in modern music. He has an astonishing résumé, encompassing Whitney Houston, Bruno Mars, Paramore, Rihanna, Lizzo, and Kendrick Lamar . Pop, Latin, hip-hop, electronica and beyond – his command of multiple genres has propelled him into the upper stratosphere of his profession.  We head to Larrabee Stud...

Multi-hyphenate songwriter, producer, arranger, and manager Darrell Brown might be best known for writing platinum hits for LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, and Faith Hill, but his multitude of musical endeavors are vast and varied, representing a roster from Ariana Grande to Neil Young. Meet a creative original as he shares humor and hard-won wisdom with us on Storyophonic.  

Spinning Gold, a feature film depicting the meteoric career of Neil Bogart, founder of Casablanca Records, grooves to a Seventies soundtrack including Kiss, Parliament, and Donna Summer. Evan Bogart takes us inside the drama as an executive producer of his dad's improbable story. A hit songwriter for Beyonce, Lizzo and many others, Evan's perspective on the music landscape is shared with an inside...

Honored at the 65 th   annual Grammys with a Record of the Year Award for   About Damn Time   by Lizzo, mastering engineer extraordinaire Emerson Mancini dials in the sparking sonics for a client roster encompassing the most successful artists in contemporary recording: Kendrick Lamar to Fitz and the Tantrums; Paramore to Jon Batiste. Experience Emerson's journey from Music College to the Grammys,...

Kitsch Queen and multi-media creator Allee Willis was a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee with over 500 covers including Earth Wind & Fire's "Boogie Wonderland" and "September," Neutron Dance" by the Pointer Sisters and "I'll Be There for You," from  Friends . With the Grammy-nominated, Tony-winning musical,  The Color Purple,  she added Broadway to her monumental credits. She left us in December...

A songwriter, an artist, a businessman, and a creative visionary: Evan Bogart channels his exuberant imagination into songs, films, television, records, music publishing and technology. Music is his through line, and having written songs for a roster of artists including Jennifer Lopez, and Jason DeRulo, Evan's co-written Beyoncé smash "Halo," is a remarkable touchstone in an ever-evolving career....

Three consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Score Soundtrack and three consecutive TEC awards for Best Film Sound Production: John Kurlander is a distinguished Balance engineer and Remixer whose career began working on Abbey Road, by the Beatles. Since then he's worked on countless musical cast albums, orchestral recordings and films, including The Lord of the Rings trilogy , and numerous Academy Awa...

She first came on the radar playing keyboards with the Arsenio Hall band. She's since performed or recorded with artists from Carole King and Carlos Santana to Mariah Carey.  As a composer, Starr Parodi's illustrious credits span feature films, episodic television, concert works and solo piano artistry. Recently elected President of the Alliance for Women Film composers, Starr exemplifies a multi-...

Through a catalog of songs that are undeniably upbeat, songwriter and Rolling Stone's Hot Producer of the Year Sam Hollander creates vibrant pop hits like Fitz and the Tantrums' "HandClap" and eight songs for Panic! At the Disco's  Pray for the Wicked , with the #1 hit "High Hopes." In conversation, he relates how as a member of the supportive SONA community, he has evolved from a young MC into on...

A video feature from our recent podcast with Christophe Beck and Dan Kimpel. Christophe  is one of Hollywood's foremost composers. Now, with the release of  Frozen 2 , Beck expands on the glacial Disney soundscape he devised for Elsa and her cohorts in the mega-hit  Frozen. He is committed to expanding opportunities in the film music community through SESAC Scores: The Beck Diversity Project.  

Canadian-born Los Angeles-based Christophe Beck is one of Hollywood's foremost composers. Now, with the release of  Frozen 2 , Beck expands on the glacial Disney soundscape he devised for Elsa and her cohorts in the mega-hit  Frozen . From the  Hangover Trilogy  to  The   Peanuts Movie , Christophe Beck explores a remarkable compositional range with powerful emotional substance. He is committed to...

Our music world was stunned by the recent passing of Grammy and Tec Award winning engineer and producer Ed Cherney.  With credits that included the Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan, Ed was one of the greatest board masters of all time.  His prodigious achievements were mirrored in his immense humor and loving heart.  We thank Ed Cherney for the light that he shared and the...