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Get to know Liz Mauritz of Gold Steps! Gold Steps have just released their 8-track EP, That Ain't it - filled with all the pop-punk goodness you'll need this week. Liz and I talk about what went into these eight songs, how she has evolved as a songwriter, and so much more. I hope you enjoy the episode and check out all their stuff.  The post Liz Mauritz (Gold Steps) appeared first on idobi .

This week I am joined by singer/songwriter Lulu Simon! Lulu is the sensitive-pop artist we all need when heartbreak strikes. Her latest single, “Something,” brings back the feeling of looking back on a relationship that still holds a fresh place in your mind. Lulu and I talked about where the song came to her, who inspires her in pop music, and much more. I hope you enjoy getting to know Lulu and...

Get ready to dance! This week Ash Gordon joins the show to talk about her journey in the music industry and the decision to release her own music. Ash’s journey is fueled by hard work, relationship building, and the mission to make music that empowers us all. She’s also getting ready to take her talents to the next level with the hit DRAG: THE MUSICAL, coming to the stage this September.  The post...

This week I’m joined by Maggie Schneider of glimmers! The Atlanta-based pop rock band released their latest single, “Scared To Lose” (with an adorable music video), this past June. Maggie and I discussed how she manages her naturally positive spirit in the throws of life, what the band is up to this summer, and much more. Check out their music video here and stay tuned for more.  The post glimmers...

Join us for the latest episode with singer/songwriter Alicia Blue. Alicia grew up in Los Angeles, where she met a few mentors that helped propel her into her journey as an artist. Recently, Alicia spent time in Nashville, where she worked on her upcoming EP, ‘Inner Child Work.’ I can tell you the EP is fantastic, and in the conversation, we will dig into a few songs. I hope you enjoy getting to kn...

Thomas Kwiat of Live and Amplified joins me this week to share how the platform started and how he’s using it for a fantastic cause. Live and Amplified is an independent incubation platform to help promote, showcase and talk about music of all genres. They’re also in the early stages of planning their second fundraiser for this November to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer research.  A cause close...

French pop/rock trio OAKMAN just released their brand new tracks "Night” and “Fantasy” via Rude Records - and I have been listening to them on repeat! Marine (Lead vocals / Guitar) and Jesse (Drums) joined me to talk about the new songs, what life-changing events inspired “Night,” and so much more. I hope you enjoy getting to know them and will check out their music.  The post OAKMAN appeared firs...

Philly-based singer/songwriter Kayleigh Goldsworthy just released her new LP, “Learning to be Happy,” and we had a great conversation examining what makes us happy. Kayleigh breaks down the album’s final track, “Little Ghost.” You can stream “Learning to be Happy” now. I hope you enjoy this episode and will share it with a friend.  This episode is brought to you by;  Show your skin you care...

In this new episode, pop singer-songwriter Maddox Jones and I discuss his recent debut album, Believe It. We examined the writing process, how the album unfolded, and our experiences with self-exploration. We dove into the single, “Ready To Be Better,” and how we all face the moment, we make a change for the better. You can listen to the album on Radikal Records.  The post Maddox Jones appeared fi...

Julia Bhatt is a rising star singer-songwriter from Miami, Florida, and you’ll love her infectious spirit. Julia and I connected to talk about her upcoming debut album, ‘it is what it is,’ how writing music has played a massive role in her life, and how to deal with toxic relationships. Julia was a blast to chat with, and I hope you’ll check out her new album, ‘it is what it is,’ coming out July 2...

I am delighted to introduce an Australian indie rock band, Eliza & The Delusionals. I talked with Eliza and Kurt about their debut album (Now and Then out May 20), their single “Give You Everything.” I recommend checking out the single’s music video. We discussed how the band came together, what it took to make this album during the pandemic, and more. I hope you’ll check out their music!  Th...

This week we have an exciting singer/songwriter who just dropped their debut album, I Don’t Want You To Worry Anymore - Mothé! I had such a fun time getting to know them for this episode and talking about a few tracks I instantly connected with.  It’s the perfect album to get out of a funk or make you feel validated. You can stream the album everywhere and enjoy this episode!  The post Mothé appea...

Heart of Gold’s latest single, “Bright Lights” has been stuck in my head for days! I was so thrilled to learn more about the project from Michael McGough in this week’s episode. We discuss the new single, how collaboration is critical to his process and what he has planned for the project next. Heart of Gold has a lot coming up so be sure to keep an eye out for more! I hope you enjoy this episode,...

The hybrid theater/music project ‘Riot Anitogne’ brought a mixture of Sophocles' tragedy, ‘Antigone’, and the ‘90s Riot Grrrl movement. This week we catch up with Seonjae Kim, the creator of this original punk rock musical, to discuss her unique creative process, how the songs came to life and how to cultivate confidence while in the creative pursuit. You can now stream ‘Riot Anitogone’ and learn...

Alexx Bean is a genre-bending artist who has been motivated by a lot of the music that helped me work out my own teen angst in the early 200os. Alexx and I discussed how the music industry has evolved over the past two decades, what inspired him to take a DIY approach to his music and how his song "Castles" came to be. I hope you enjoy his enthusiasm for what he's working on and will check out his...

This week we get to know  Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and producer Devin Kennedy, who released his single/music video for “Follow Through” this past February. The post Devin Kennedy appeared first on idobi .

Tree River is about to release a brand new album, Time Being, on April 1 via Big Scary Monsters. I caught up with Trevor Friedman and Phil Cohen to learn how the two started to collaborate on music, how Time Being came to life, and how Max Bemis of Say Anything got into the mix. The post Tree River appeared first on idobi .

talker is gearing up to release her new EP, In Awe of Insignificance, on March 25. We discussed the process of writing the album, all the places the album takes the listener emotionally, and how to cultivate compassion for ourselves. You can pre-save In Awe of Insignificance and check out the single “My Med” streaming now. I hope you enjoy getting to know Celeste as much as I did.  The post talker...

Josh Cohen did something many of us are intimidated by; he left a successful career for his passion. At 33, Josh said goodbye to a job in sales to pursue a career working in the music industry. He took an unpaid internship to get his foot in the door and got the ball rolling. In this episode, Josh will explain how he made a career transition at a time in his life when most settle for what’s conven...

Anna Shoemaker is gearing up to release her debut album, Everything is Fine (I’m Only on Fire) out March 2. Anna and I discussed the process of writing the new album, the release songwriting provides and how tapping into anger as a woman comes with some judgment. Anna’s latest single “Mariah” just dropped this week so be sure to check it out! I hope you enjoy getting to know Anna The post Anna Sho...

You’ll be familiar with my guest from the rock band Yellowcard this week, but William Ryan Key is so much more than just one thing. He’s about to release his third EP; he is a co-host of a successful Star Wars podcast and is even in the midst of a house renovation. I was able to chat with Ryan about his new EP, Everything Except Desire, out this Friday, February 11, what he’s learned from various...

This week is all about books! My guest (and friend) Elizabeth Lazowski is an assistant editor at Chronicle Books and is committed to helping all children find themselves in the stories they read. Elizabeth shares how she got her start in such a beloved industry, how she didn’t take to reading like her peers as a child, and the book that eventually made her fall in love with reading. This episode i...

20-year-old Sophia Marie has her plate full! She’s just released her first single, “Venice Beach to D.C.,” to capture her experience of moving from laid-back California to the (at times) pompous streets of Washington D.C. Sophia is currently attending Georgetown University studying International Politics. Her story is finding a balance between her love of creating and exploring the world. We had a...

I invited Ross Stracke to join me on this week's episode to share his journey in Hollywood! Like me, Ross moved from the comfort of where he grew up to Los Angeles to fulfill his career ambitions. The post Ross Stracke appeared first on idobi .

This week I connected with YouTube guitar sensation Cole Rolland. Cole just released his first original track "Ignite" along with a music video. Cole has over 1.2 million subscribers and over 209 million views on YouTube with covers eclectic covers like Metallica's "Master of Puppets" to Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata." Seriously go check it out! The post Cole Rolland appeared first on idobi .