Just One Song

We had the pleasure of interviewing Brayden Wiggins. Brayden is a terrific musician who blesses us with his introspection on performing live, exploring his musicianship, the importance of playing with enthusiasm every time, and his development of the most reliably fun genre of music: Ska. Brayden plays rhythm guitar and is the lead vocalist for the Ska band, the Skariginals. We also take time to r...

Kurt takes a step back in this episode with an interview with David Osborne: Surfer, former therapist, history teacher, Bigfoot enthusiast, and perpetual songwriter. When David retired, he spent his days surfing down at the beaches of San Clemente, but quickly found himself growing bored with the lifestyle. So, he decided to reconnect with an old passion: songwriting. Since rediscovering his passi...

In this episode, Kurt and Leo interview Kali Kazoo, a creative powerhouse and artist extraordinaire! Kali Kazoo has an impressive career as an animator who creates fantastically catchy music. We talk about her time as a dedicated artist in two different realms of the entertainment industry, and we hear stories about her run-ins with some remarkable people while being one of those extraordinary peo...

On Saturday, July 27th, 2024, at 5:30 in the afternoon, Kurt climbed into my car and drove from Garden Grove, California, to the city of Corona, a distance of about 30 miles to a small bar called Rockefellas in the Temescal Valley. Leo was in town and performing with his band, Castle Pines.  Castle Pines was an indie rock band from the Corona area and Inland Empire whose formation began in the ear...

Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Jessie Vallejo. In this episode, Adam, Leandro, and Kurt interview Dr. Jessie Vallejo, an Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology and Director of Mariachi Ensembles at Cal Poly Pomona. We discuss careers in music; accessibility of textbooks; Dr. Vallejo's instrument building course; and what performing during the pandemic. We read viewer comments; Adam talks about l...

Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Jessie Vallejo. In this episode, Adam, Leandro, and Kurt interview Dr. Jessie Vallejo, an Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology and Director of Mariachi Ensembles at Cal Poly Pomona. We delve into the fascinating evolution of the educational system, particularly with the advent of revolutionary new technologies, and how these changes have shaped the way we learn a...

In this episode, Leo and Kurt touch on a few of the issues in Music Academia they have experienced for themselves and their peer groups. They also discuss Spotify's new royalty payment model and how it could affect the music industry long term! Let us know what you think! Music: "Conflicted" by Kurt Boehmke justonesong.start.page

Hey All! Another mini-episode! We recently received a copyright claim on one of our original works, BUT we fought it and kept it up! Kurt and Leo talked about what happened, how it was handled, and what you could do if you ever find yourself in that situation. As artists, we must know how to protect ourselves and defend ourselves against unjust claims. Be sure to check out our link here for the la...

We're back! After a long hiatus, Kurt and Leo recorded this mini episode discussing Social Media and Social Responsibility. Remember that Kurt and Leo are not professionals in this area, but as content creators, we felt that it was important to discuss the real impacts of the things we create, even if it's Just One Song. Be sure to check out our link: https://justonesong.start.page/ Thanks for hav...

In this episode, Kurt sits down in a noisy Los Angeles community with Steve Weatherby, the SVP of Artist and Label Partnerships at Ingrooves Music Group, as well as many other positions. Steve has a storied career within the industry and has gained valuable insight into its inner workings. Steve shares his thoughts about the future of the industry, the lessons he's learned throughout his career, w...

Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with Donny Hart about his album Pink Cloud and his track "Visions of You." We discuss addiction, mental health, how it affects creativity, and our relationship with music. We listen to "Visions of You" and experience Donny's terrific musical and songwriting abilities. Check out Donny Hart on the following services: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6sQ66Xzd...

In this first part of a two-part episode, we interview Donny Hart about his EP Pink Cloud and his song "Visions of You". We discuss his songwriting process, his approach to the creative process, and several fun aspects of his life. In part two, we discuss addiction and recovery, it's impact on the creative process, and we listen to "Visions of You", so stay tuned! Check out Donny Hart on the follo...

Before every interview with a guest, we take some time to get to know them. Call it our warm-up! A great time to break the ice and talk about unrelated topics. These conversations are enjoyable and occasionally hilarious. We enjoyed getting to know Bryan Rheude before the interview and thought you would too! Listen to this Bonus episode, and you'll get to catch some more insight into our most rece...

We hosted Emmy-Nominated composer Bryan Rheude on this episode to talk about his project 8 on Jupiter 8 with his track "Have A Seat At My Wavetable" under the pseudonym Dudadius. We talk about his history as a composer, his work with digital and analog synths, and how he found his place in the industry with his amazing talent and work ethic. Not only is Bryan a master of electronic sound, but he i...

Surprise! A bonus episode with Max Allyn of the Recording Fund. Kurt, Leo, and Monica sat down with Max and discuss the world of music streaming and the various platforms that provide us access to the music we love, and how the world is changing our access. What are your rights as an artist? Should you demonetize your work for views? Can you get into trouble watching people make paninis on Tik-Tok...

Part 2 is here! We continue our discussion with Max Allyn from The Recording Fund. Why is it so difficult to release music without a label? What are some of the advantages of independently recording your music? Who owns your music in the end? Check out what Max, Leo, Kurt, and Adam have to say about this terrific non-profit and what it can mean for the future of independently released music!

Part one of a two-part episode! We sat down with Max Allyn of "The Recording Fund" to discuss equity in music, opportunity for songwriters, and the importance of prioritizing creativity and artistry over profit. What is Recording Fund? "Recording Fund is a non-profit, alternative funding model for independent music. We provide grants to independent artists and musicians as well as youth, school, a...

What's this? A new Listening Episode?!?! That's right! We listen to Jason Harland's "Mellow. High.". Released in February of 2022, Jason has this to say about the song: "After his last release, Jason was struggling to find excitement in the songs he was writing [...] 'Mellow. High.' about shaking off the dust and letting yourself feel good again." We talk about creative burnout as well as a whole...

Want to create something but don't know how to get started? Wondering what you need to get your ideas into something tangible? Check out our new episode as we sit down with Are Jay Smith from TeleTalks and discuss the least anyone would need to get their ideas from their instrument to their fans. A huge thank you to Wolfgang Alexander for our new logos and variations!

In this episode, we here at Just One Song listen to 'City of Fakes' by Blue Room Movie Club. Out of Nashville, Tennessee, Jordan Miller is a prolific songwriter who composed this terrifically beautiful work of art. We talk about what Jordan means by "city of fakes" and the glamorous appeal of the music industry in the big cities. We also introduce a new member of our team: Monica! Every good team...

Worried about getting sued for copyright infringement? Afraid to write anything out of fear of accidentally plagiarizing an idea? Are copyright laws damaging to creativity as a whole? That's what Adam, Leandro, and Kurt discuss in this episode. Listen to this about recent cases and precedents set in musical copyright law, and see how it affects you. What CAN you copyright, and why SHOULD you copyr...

Hey folks! Welcome back to Just One Song! Leandro, Adam, and Kurt have been hard at work with a new format of episode: Just One Song Discusses. The three of us talk about issues and current events in the music industry as we understand it with our firsthand experiences. In this episode, we talk about Music and Morality. At what point can one still listen to music created by an artist who has compr...

Hey guys, long time, no see! In this new episode, Kurt interviews Spaulding Sparks from the group Mellow Lando. He gives Kurt a quick dive into the local rap world. Have a listen to hear how we write a quick rap in (a little over) 45 minutes with a song called 'Burnt Out'. If you want to hear the interview and everything else, simply stay tuned for the whole episode. Wanna hear the songwriting onl...

In this episode, we feature the music of Arthur Winer with his group, MacArthur. A Los Angeles-based "melodic, power pop quartet featuring original, lyrically- sophisticated songwriting and Neil Young-like guitar solos from Winer." Adam, Leo, and Kurt review one of their latest releases, "Pick Up Flip" and have a fantastic time discussing conspiracy theories, LA and SoCal music, and life in the pa...

In this episode, we feature singer/songwriter Jonny Pickett with the final release of his newest project: 'Made in China'. The featured track, "John Rabe", sparked a lot of conversation between Adam, Leo, and Kurt on the nature of morality, and reflecting good and evil within a musical context. Have a listen and have a great time! Check out "John Rabe" and more of Jonny Pickett's work in this link...