Go with Elmo Lovano

Episode 37 - Bludnymph is our new favorite pop star. She is Spotify’s Pop Rising Artist to Watch for 2024, has a hit single with The Chainsmokers, and an going collaboration with the super producer, Cirkut. We talk with Bludnymph about her start, how she broke into the music industry, her fast rising growth, and monetizing on the internet in many ways including OnlyFans. We hope you enjoy this int...

Episode 36 - Daru Jones is one of the most recognizable drummers on the planet. Whether you’re hearing him on a record, seeing him on tour, or even just looking at his kit, you know it’s Daru. He creates custom drums, cymbals, sticks and sound effects. He even sets his drum set up so they’re essentially backwards! Daru is one of a kind, and he’s an amazingly humble and loving guy. We talk with Dar...

Episode 35 - You likely know Aloe Blacc from his massive hit with Avicii “Wake Me Up” or his solo hits “I Need A Dollar” and “The Man” but there is so much more to this incredible man. We go deep with Aloe Blacc on his life lessons, philosophies, songwriting strategies, the power of his marriage, fatherhood, and the behind the scenes story of his hit with Avicii “Wake Me Up.” His is journey from a...

Episode 34 - Victoria Canal is an incredible songwriter and artist with the voice of an angel. Overcoming the challenges of disability, she has built an amazing career with a rapidly growing fan base. Her talents led to her discovery by Chris Martin of Coldplay, ultimately securing her a record deal with Parlophone. She is a brilliant bright light and simply said, we love Victoria! ‘Go with Elmo L...

Episode 33 - Eric Moore is one of the greatest drummers on the planet. I’m constantly amazed by his talent, and over the last few years we’ve become good friends. I talk with Eric about his unique path to success, how he overcame the difficulties along the way, being an entrepreneur in music, his viral videos, and the deep love for our brother Aaron Spears

Episode 32 - Kicking off Season 2 of Go with Elmo with the amazing singer, songwriter, and mother, Christina Perri. Christina wrote the smash hits ‘A Thousand Years’ & ‘Jar of Hearts’ and is Elmo’s best friend. She sits down with Elmo to talk about her career, being a mother and her new lullaby albums. There are hilarious stories from over a decade of friendship in here

Episode 31 - Season 1 of Go With Elmo Lovano is officially complete! Thank YOU for listening and for all your love and feedback! Here are some of our favorite clips from the season. What are your favorite interviews of the year? Please let us know in the comments or review section. We’d love to hear! 0:00:00 Elmo Lovano intro 0:01:14 Jimmy Jam 0:11:57 Manny Marroquin 0:20:03 Nicole Row 0:23:12 Jes...

Episode 30 - After an incredibly successful career as the CEO of LA Times, CEO of San Diego Tribune, partner at Blackstone, Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles, and more, Austin Beutner turned his attention to how he can help people, specifically with drastically improving arts education in California public schools. Austin became the Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, and then he crea...

Episode 29 - Omarion is one of the greatest R&B artists ever, and more importantly, he’s one of the most kind and joyful people we’ve ever met. The multi-platinum recording artist who’s been writing hits for over 20+ years sits down with Elmo to discuss how he navigates life and the industry with a positive attitude. His new album “Full Circle : Sonic Book One” is at the top of the charts and on r...

Episode 28 - 1500 or Nothin’ co-founder and CEO Larrance Dopson aka Rance 1500 has gone on to be one of the most important figures in music. He’s worked with dozens of the biggest names in music including Beyoncé, Jay Z, Nipsey Hussle, Ella Mai, Snoop Dogg and so much more. He has a successful (nearly) two decade long partnership with James Fauntleroy, a music school called 1500 Sound Academy, an...

Episode 27 - Kakul Srivastava is responsible for some of the most exciting technology built for artists and creatives. From her early years at Flickr, then years as a VP at Adobe, and now as the CEO of Splice, Kakul is an incredible innovator and empathetic leader. She sits down with Elmo to discuss the future of Splice, their new AI product, Create, how it can help creatives, and how she is leadi...

Episode 26 - James Fauntleroy has been called the most platinum person alive, but most importantly, he's an incredible human that we know and love. We talk about his amazing career and what it’s like to write songs with some of music’s biggest stars. From Bruno Mars to Justin Timberlake, Beyonce to Drake - The songs James write have won Grammy’s and go multi platinum. He sits with us and discusses...

Episode 25 - Chris Moten, Devon ‘Stixx’ Taylor & Cassius Jay sit down to talk about their new hit film TRAP JAZZ, out now on Hulu! We talk about the film, seeing themselves on the big screen, making the movie, what it means to set a positive example and inspire, the importance and impact of fatherhood, making hits, all about where they came from (ATL!!) and what’s next. Make sure to check out the...

Episode 24- Devon ‘Stixx’ Taylor is likely the most working touring drummer in the world at this moment, drumming for artists such as Justin Beiber, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Rita Ora, and Nicki Minaj. In this fun conversation, Devon and Elmo discuss their new documentary film ‘Trap Jazz’ which comes out August 23rd on Hulu. This is the debut film from Jammcard Films and Elmo! Devon also tells stories...

Episode 23- Jesus Molina is one of the greatest pianists at the moment, and his story is unique and inspiring. Coming from Columbia, his rise in the music world came from hard work, dedication, fearlessness, and his ability to intrigue someone within seconds of seeing him play. From his humble upbringings to winning a scholarship at Berklee and on to viral stardom, Jesus tells us all about his ama...

Episode 22 - Part 2 of ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ features legendary songwriter and producer, Jimmy Jam. In this episode, Jimmy talks about his work with Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and Prince. What is was like to record them, write with them, produce them, balance their personas, and more. We recorded this live in Flyte Tyme Studios, and we’re releasing it in 2 parts (with a bonus part 3 only on Yo...

Episode 21 of Go with Elmo Lovano features legendary songwriter and producer, Jimmy Jam. In this episode, Jimmy talks about his 50 year partnership with Terry Lewis, what it’s like to work with some of the world's biggest stars & tells some amazing stories from a lifetime spent in music. We recorded this live in Flyte Tyme Studios, and we’re releasing it in 2 parts (with a bonus part 3 only on You...

Episode 20 of Go with Elmo Lovano features bass guitar heroine Nicole Row. In this episode, Nicole talks about her great times in Panic! At The Disco and her brand new gig with Incubus. Nicole also talks about her experiences being a woman on the road and how leaving LA has helped her reach new levels of creativity. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrep...

Episode 19 of Go with Elmo Lovano features guitar sensation Isaiah Sharkey. In this episode Sharkey talks about going from guitar player to becoming an artist. His crazy story on how he got the gig with D’Angelo, backing up other superstar guitar players like John Mayer, what his dream gig is and more. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in mus...

Episode 18 of Go with Elmo Lovano features drummer and academic Larnell Lewis. In this episode Larnell breaks down some of his drum techniques, his ability to learn songs on the fly and how that got him the gig with Snarky Puppy. He also opens up about his personal life and how deals with adversities and maintains his life/work/art balance. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interv...

Episode 17 of Go with Elmo Lovano features the quilted man himself, MonoNeon. In this rare interview, MonoNeon opens up about coming out of his shell, his personal and professional growth, the time he got to spend with Prince in his final days, working with George Clinton & Mavis Staples, and becoming a frontman. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepren...

Episode 16 of Go with Elmo Lovano features super drummer and internet influencer Luke Holland. In this episode Luke talks about his early days pursuing his drumming career, moving to LA with Elmo, building his following on Youtube, touring and video gaming. Luke also opens up about his personal struggles with epilepsy and how he's pursuing in life through it. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly, hones...

Episode 15 of Go with Elmo Lovano features Grammy nominated songwriter, producer and guitarist Jeff Gitty. Jeff takes us on a journey from being an immigrant, to becoming a touring guitarist for Ms. Lauryn Hill and Alicia Keys, to then becoming a Grammy nominated songwriter and producer working with H.E.R., Mac Miller, Anderson .Paak, J. Cole and so much more. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podca...

Episode 14 of Go with Elmo Lovano features Time For Three’s Nick Kendall. The classical trio won 2 Grammys this year and performed at Jammcard’s first annual GrammJam. Nick talks about his recent wins with Time For Three who are taking the classical music world by storm and breaking traditional barriers. Go with Elmo Lovano is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in m...

Episode 13 of Go with Elmo Lovano features legendary mixing engineer Manny Marroquin. Manny has had an extensive career mixing some of the most legendary albums from Kanye West’s College Dropout and 808 & Heartbreaks to most recently Kendrick Lamar’s Mr Morale & The Big Steppers. In this deep interview, Manny talks about his recent Grammy wins with Lizzo, Kendrick Lamar and Rosalia, what it’s like...