ListenUp! Long Island Podcast

Ryan crushed his performance recently at ListenUp! Christmas Fest, and his future and 2026 is looking bright. Give him a follow and check out his music on all streaming platforms.

Buckle up for this INTENSE episode of the Listen Up! Long Island Podcast. From inspiring and uplifting to brutally honest, Today, Shay and Alex talk about what it's been ike running Listen Up! Long Island for almost 2 years now. They discuss the challenges they have faced in running their festivals, as well as the opportunities they've created for themselves and local musicians on Long Island as a...

From viral bars on Netflix's Rhythm & Flow to commanding stages across NYC. Savannah doesn't just rap, she unleashes. We sat down on Listen Up! Long Island Ep 57 with this lyrical force to talk real hustle, staying authentic, and how she's turning pain into purpose through music. Tap in to hear stories you won't find anywhere else... and yes, she freestyled.

Is the earth actually flat? Are our shoes fighting against us? Why does the government have so much cheese? All of these questions will be answered in today's episode of ListenUp! with our very special guest, Nory Aronfeld. Nory is an incredibly outspoken rapper/pop artist in the local Long Island rap scene who's not afraid to speak the truth, especially his own. Join us in this fun and eccentric...

This Rebar interview turned into a full-on Rizz-Off, and honestly? We weren’t ready. On this episode of the ListenUp! Long Island Podcast, we interview Rebar, an incredibly talented Heavy Metal band from Long Island. Feast on the Rizz. Feast on the Rebar. Only on the ListenUp! Podcast.

March 8th was a beautiful moment for Long Islanders, especially in the original music and arts community! It took a village to create a one-of-a-kind experience, a convergence of eclectic artistic performances, and now you can hear it from the perspective of the bands in this ListenUp! VideoCast Episode 11: who performed that evening at Stereo Garden i n Patchogue, NY. Performances by: The Chris R...

Paris Heart is the heart of Indie Pop music, currently touring the US, writing new music every day in the studio, producing hit after hit! We were totally blessed to experience a private concert and had the pleasure of chatting with Paris Heart on ListenUp! Podcast Ep. 34! Paris gained a significant fan base after releasing absolute bangers such as “Coupe De Ville”, “Pretty Girls” and “Arizona”, b...

Shay and Alex interview Purely Green on episode 13 of the Listen Up! Long Island Podcast. Purely Green is an Oceanside LI based jam band with jazz, funk and psychedelic music infusions. Currently touring the Long Island and Tri-State area music festival jam band scene.. Tune in to learn more on this fun episode of the Listen Up! Long Island Podcast.

On this episode of the Listen Up! Long Island Podcast, we’re joined by the unstoppable Ryze Hendricks on the Listen Up! Long Island Podcast Ep. 59 — rapper, performer, comedian, social media powerhouse, businessman, gangsta, and national touring act. From viral bars to business plays, Ryze drops gems on building a brand, staying authentic, and creating content that cuts through the noise. Champion...

Quarantined Quartet, a family of guitar virtuosos who turned adversity into opportunity and have since become a highly acclaimed musical talent, initially in the world of social media; now entering the live music scene and beyond. Classically trained in Acoustic Nylon String Guitar Flamenco Spanish Music, the owners of New York Guitar Academy, Elysa and Jason, taught their children from a young ag...

The Big Happy is a legendary Long Island band crushing it in the North East for years. Joey Cuban has written some of the catchiest hooks ever heard, and Austin lays it down in the verses. We interview this band in the recording room of The Sound Cellar, with (owner) Dave, who's worked with the band from the start. Get the latest on Long Island Music, upcoming projects, and the life of a tenured o...

ListenUp! Podcast | Episode 6 | Whaley: Join us as Disco, Shay, and Bojack dive into the vibrant world of Long Island's music scene with Whaley! Every band has an origin story, and Whaley's is no exception. From chance encounters to shared musical influences, listen as they reminisce about the moments that brought them together and shaped their musical journey. The evolution of songwriting is a to...

In this episode of Listen Up! Long Island, host Bojack sits down with the talented emo band, The Word and The Whisper, to dive deep into the creative processes behind their captivating music videos. Join us as we explore the pros and cons of story-based versus performance-based music videos, uncovering the intricacies of visual storytelling in the emo genre. Get ready for an insightful conversatio...

Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of Long Island's music scene with Mr. Rooster, a band that echoes the timeless melodies of the Beatles while crafting their own distinctive sound. Tom and Dave, the dynamic duo behind Mr. Rooster, share their tales from the stage and beyond, offering a glimpse into the life of gigging musicians in the heart of Long Island, NY. With Tom's impressive record...

Today's Episode: Hanging with The Bunktown Falls Homies, Long Island Jam Band with an Eclectic Influence of Reggae, Rock, Punk, Funk, and Everything under the sun. In fact, it's difficult to pinpoint a genre because they've created such a unique sound that's so distinct they've branded it "Gonzo Beach Rock". They've experienced quite the journey through navigating the up and coming Long Island Mus...

Today's Episode: Meet The Chris Ruben Band, Long Island Legends in Original Rock Music; they've experienced quite the journey through navigating the up and coming Long Island Music Scene. Many challenges along the road in the music industry from dealing with recording studios, to songwriting complications, to hardships with venues, building a following and breaking into the music scene. Despite al...

What's up everyone! Welcome to the first episode of the Listen Up! Long Island Podcast. Today's Episode: Meet the Hosts and Head Collaborators, as they discuss the upcoming Stereo Garden festival on March 8th 2024, upcoming goals as a collaborative group, future networking dates and much more! As a group looking to bring together the beautiful tapestry of the arts here on long island. From Bands,...