Buy My Merch with Marilyn Moser

Kirsten Izer is no stranger to channeling her creative energy in unique ways. Initially starting out her music industry career as a publicist in New York City, she quickly realized she’d be happier exploring her own voice as a solo artist. Since relocating to Los Angeles, she’s built a name for herself as a singer-songwriter and performer, most recently dropping her debut EP, The Perfect Hire. Kir...

From taking the stage as Drake Bell’s touring guitarist, to exploring the detail-oriented world of musical direction—Jimena Fosado is a creative on the move. After relocating to LA from her native Mexico City, she’s had the opportunity to play with a wild collection of industry legends, including Steve Vai, Beto Cuevas and many more. Her growing social media presence has earned her recognition and...

There is perhaps no better personification of an “emerging modern artist” than April Kae, whose career has already spanned global festival stages, social media stardom and now a long-standing brand relationship with famed guitarmaker, Fender. A master of evolving alongside the always-changing industry, April’s ability to navigate both online and IRL landscapes make her a force to be reckoned with,...

For those who know Fiona and Celeste, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more inseparable duo. After a chance meeting at a FRENSHIP show in LA years ago, they became fast friends, roommates, and eventually, business partners. Separately, under the performance names Fiona Grey and talker, they’ve experienced success as solo music acts, opening for artists like Charli XCX and Wheatus. After the events...

So who exactly has the distinction of being the first to feature global pop superstar Chappell Roan in an editorial interview? Meet Emily Treadgold—music industry expert, journalist, and founder of the female-owned-and-operated media site, The New Nine. Known for publishing over 5,000 articles featuring the likes of Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish, Kim Petras and many more, Emily has established hers...

Nathan Jacques is no stranger to a life of free-spirited wandering—but for today, we catch up with him at The Mint in Los Angeles, California. Originally from Massachusetts, Nathan’s Nashville-inspired sound currently finds its roots in the American west, drawing inspiration from his love of classic western films and  a gritty performance style. His nostalgic music videos feel more like full-lengt...

Keeley Bumford, known professionally as Dresage, rarely has a free minute to reflect on just how much she’s already accomplished as an artist, singer, songwriter, performer, composer and, most recently, producer. But her traction speaks for itself: she’s amassed millions of streams on Spotify (for both her solo and production work), landed sync placements in critically acclaimed shows, and collabo...

Finnegan Bell, known to the world as Love Ghost, always knew he wanted to defy genres. He describes his own music as a combination of rock, grunge, metal and emo—influenced by everyone from Kurt Cobain to Rihanna (who he hopes to share the stage with someday, as you’ll find out in this episode). But what really sets Love Ghost apart from his contemporaries is the marketing strategy he employs for...

Known for her alt-rock anthems and killer stage persona, artist and songwriter Annabel Lee is a standout in LA’s local scene. Born in New England, where she first spent time honing her electric stage persona, she eventually migrated west to perform on popular stages like Hotel Cafe and The Echo. But perhaps what she is most known for are her multi-media concert events, incorporating elements of op...

Born in raised in Henderson, Nevada, producer and musician CoCo Jenkins is the founder of Nothing To Do in Las Vegas (NTDLV), a popular entertainment industry calendar recommended by nearly every Vegas local in the scene. Starting out as a passion project, CoCo has since grown her community to well over 50,000 followers across platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and recently expanded the NTDLV...

What happens when two DJs join forces in Las Vegas? Possibly the most magical friendship the Buy My Merch Podcast has seen yet! Meet TAY X and IvyMay, each a Las Vegas-based DJ, producer and artist, whose careers intertwined after a chance meeting at an EDM show in town. Together, you'll find these two supporting one another at local DJ sets, and even road tripping to desert sand dunes in search o...

When Sabrina Seidman (known by her producer name, SEIDS) first started posting Logic Pro tutorials on TikTok in 2020, she was looking for a sense of community in a newly-digital world. In just a few years, she would amass a quarter of a million followers across her social channels, in addition to lucrative partnerships with companies like Apple and Splice. Now, SEIDS (music creator, producer, sing...

Singer, songwriter and performer Jan Jan (frequently billed as Jan Jan & The Gentleman) has become a well-established face in the Las Vegas Arts District scene. Having grown up in Vegas (a graduate of the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts), she's built a network of fellow musicians, producers and event promoters who eagerly attend all of her shows, both on and off the Strip. She regularly appears...

For Satellite Citi, spending a night on stage at Hollywood's infamous Whisky-a-Go-Go with a spacesuit-clad guitarist and bass player is just business as usual. Originally, husband and wife Anna and Shaunt Sulahian started Satellite Citi as a duo—Anna on drums and vocals, and Shaunt on lead guitar. As they evolved, their story-filled music videos paired with a solid rock foundation kept their fan b...

Dree Mon is no stranger to shape-shifting. Starting her career in LA as a dancer and choreographer, she eventually followed her passion for live performance into songwriting, making a name for herself touring venues all across California. She's since released several singles and music videos under the moniker 'Dree Mon.' In 2020, at the onset of the pandemic, Dree quickly adapted by shifting her l...

Meet DAMNAGE, the electrifying brainchild of guitarist Tim Stewart and bassist Jonny Goood. Tim and Jonny first met as touring musicians, sharing the stage with artists like Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus, before joining forces on their latest hip-hop-meets-punk project, DAMNAGE. Blending Tim's love of Bay Area punk with Jonny's hip hop roots comes naturally to these two, whose band just opened for Jan...

All Made Up is the latest project from LA-based artist and bassist Allee Fütterer. Allee has toured the world as an accomplished bass player with artists like Mayer Hawthorne and Weyes Blood, all while maintaining an active artist career. No stranger to experimentation, she's been featured in Billboard for her collaboration concepts, and even released an NFT collection complete with curated visual...

Laura Escudé is a multi-instrumentalist and producer who also just happens to be one of Ableton’s very first certified trainers. These days, she’s known for her unique and cinematic live performances, utilizing electronic looping and violin in a live show experience all her own. She’s known to many in the industry as the “queen of the nerds,” and her love of gear has unlocked a whirlwind of opport...

Kaleena Zanders is a DJ, vocalist and songwriter known for her inventive career in the dance/EDM space. She's collaborated with artists like Chris Lake and AC Slater, and lent her vocals to the smash dance hit "Rhythm Is A Dancer" with Dropgun and Breathe Carolina (currently sitting at over 50 million streams on Spotify). She recently signed with Insomniac Records as a solo artist, and her newest...

LA-native Fiona Grey is just getting started, and yet she's already successfully released music and toured internationally, sharing lineups with the likes of Charli XCX and Raven Symone. In this interview, Fiona shares her stories about thriving as an independent artist in LA, DIY music video tips, and her favorite tour memories. This episode is sponsored by Intercept Music. Intercept Music offers...

LA-based drummer Kat Wing shares her experiences moving to Los Angeles from Phoenix in pursuit of an independent music career. Plus, hear how she went from selling drums at a local Guitar Center store to her current role as VP of Marketing at Roland Americas in LA. This episode is sponsored by Intercept Music. Intercept Music offers an all-in-one music distribution dashboard that provides insight...

NYC-based singer-songwriter Petra Jarrar shares stories from her journey as a young creative, plus her tips for vision boarding, and how she landed an international tour in Japan all on her own. This episode is sponsored by Intercept Music. Intercept Music offers an all-in-one music distribution dashboard that provides insight into streaming performance, marketing efforts and much more. Plus, get...

Trance artist Lovlee shares the clever strategy she used to get her early demos recorded on a small budget. Plus, we talk about how she balances her day job with Intercept Music while also pursuing an independent artist career. This episode is sponsored by Intercept Music. Intercept Music offers an all-in-one music distribution dashboard that provides insight into streaming performance, marketing...

Indie rock artist Dolly Dagger gives us the lowdown on moving to LA from her native Melbourne, Australia, as well as her top tips for creating competitive DIY music videos and photoshoots right in your own living room.  This episode is sponsored by Intercept Music. Intercept Music offers an all-in-one music distribution dashboard that provides insight into streaming performance, marketing efforts...

Electro-pop duo MUNNYCAT (Kate and Khaled) share how they've landed over 300+ commercial sync placements, had their debut album mastered at London’s Abbey Road Studios, and continue to navigate their joint music project as a married couple. This episode is sponsored by Intercept Music. Intercept Music offers an all-in-one music distribution dashboard that provides insight into streaming performanc...