Ladies First

Allison Russell joins us to explore the journey that shaped the artist she is today, tracing her career from its earliest chapters to the elevated space she now occupies. What unfolded was a conversation that added an entirely new layer to what many think they know about her. Russell is perfectly comfortable with her career being defined by constant change because, for her, evolution isn’t somethi...

Acclaimed cellist, singer, composer and self-proclaimed “orchestral nerd” Kelsey Lu, one of today’s most captivating musical storytellers, sits down with us to discuss how their classical training laid the foundation for her artistry, why storytelling has always been at the heart of their work and how collaborations across genres helped them discover their own artistic voice. It’s an honest conver...

Some artists write songs. Mereba writes memories. In this conversation, the singer-songwriter reflected on the moment she first fell in love with writing, the profound influence of her father and brother on the artist she has become, and the deep connection she still feels to her mother’s Milwaukee roots. She also opened up about one of the most personal songs in her catalog, a record many listene...

Tiana Major9 joins to discuss her latest project, November Scorpio , a collection of songs that showcases the British singer-songwriter’s signature blend of soul, vulnerability and masterful storytelling.  Best known for her breakout single “Collide” from the Queen & Slim soundtrack, Tiana shared the stories behind standout tracks like “Shook Ones” featuring Yebba and “Energy” with Keyon Harro...