Live and Amplified's Indie Fusion Podcast

Mattie Rose joins the Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast for a deep dive into the real life of an independent artist grinding it out in the Texas music scene 🤠🔥 From leaving Nashville and returning to Texas… to booking her own shows, touring nonstop, and building a fanbase from scratch — Mattie shares what it  actually  takes to make it as an indie country artist. We also get into: 🎶 The...

In this episode of  Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast , we sit down with rising Texas artist  Libby Lane  to talk about her journey into music, the realities of chasing a career in the industry, and why the Texas scene might be the best place to build something real right now. From auditioning for  The Voice  to grinding through small gigs, navigating social media, and finding her sound pos...

Country artist  Holly Tucker  joins us on  Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast  to talk about her journey from growing up in a musical household to becoming a Top 6 finalist on The Voice. We dive deep into: Her experience on Team Blake Shelton Why she chose the independent Texas music route over Nashville The reality of being a DIY artist in today’s industry Blending country music with faith...

What happens when two musicians meet by accident… and it just  works ? Jenna Ivey and Anna Maria join  Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast  to share their unexpected journey—from Craigslist auditions and cross-country moves to building a completely unique sound with just  ukulele and bass . In this episode, they dive into: The wild story of moving to LA for a music audition How they accidenta...

Welcome back to the  Live & Amplified Indie Fusion Podcast  — this time it’s a  Boys Only episode  with Tom Kwiat and Jeff Cabana 🤘 No guests. No filter. Just real conversation. In this episode, the guys dive into: Life on the road and long-haul driving stories 🚗 Jeff Cabana’s band  Gross Domestic People  dropping new tracks The reality of small-town music scenes and why they rise & fall...

Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist  Anaka Grace  joins us on the  Live and Amplified Indie Fusion Podcast  to talk about her journey from small-town Texas to the heart of the music industry. From playing small cafés near Abilene to touring arenas with  Luke Bryan , Anaka shares how she built a career as a Nashville utility player performing banjo, mandolin, guitar, and more. Now she’s stepping...

On this episode of  Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast , Tom sits down with Texas songwriter  Lilly Milford  for one of their most personal and unfiltered conversations yet. From East Texas blues history and outlaw country influences to vintage vinyl finds and women-led showcases, Lilly opens up about: • Growing up in East Texas • Discovering Shake Russell’s music • The emotional story behin...

Support Cela Harper: https://www.instagram.com/celaharper/ Americana singer-songwriter  Cela Harper  joins  The Indie Fusion Podcast  for a deep conversation about building a music career from the ground up. She shares her journey from Iowa roots to the Texas music scene, performing acoustic and full-band shows, and funding her first EP as an independent artist. In this episode, Cela talks about h...

In this episode of the Live and Amplified: Indie-Fusion Podcast, we sit down with Texas country artist  Copperhead Jones  to talk about the real grind of independent music. From growing up in Cocoa Beach, Florida to building a name in the Texas music scene, Copperhead shares his journey from the Navy to cutting his first album — and why Texas might be the best place in the country for independent...

Nashville artist Amber Marie joins the Indie Fusion Podcast for a real conversation about chasing music dreams, surviving Nashville’s ice storm, and building a career from Belmont University to Spotify playlists. Amber shares the story behind her EP  Til It Burns , her upcoming single  “New Girl (J on My Neck)”  dropping March 6, and what it really takes to break through as an independent artist i...

Samantha isn’t chasing trends — she’s chasing truth. In this episode of our  Original Series , Texas songwriter  Samantha  takes us inside the songs, stories, and philosophy that shaped her as an independent artist. From growing up listening to music on long Texas roads, to carving out a fully self-owned career, Samantha performs and reflects on songs like  “Dirty Little Secret,” “People Today,” a...

In this episode of  Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast , host  Tom Kwiat  sits down with Canadian singer-songwriter  Ally Cribb  to talk about the real journey of being an independent artist. From growing up in a musical household, studying music in Halifax, navigating radio and social media, to preparing for her upcoming single  “Back Home Boys” , Ally opens up about songwriting, consistenc...

Singer-songwriter  Byrdie Wilson  joins  Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast  for a raw, honest conversation about moving to Nashville with no backup plan, grinding Broadway, finding her authentic voice, and staying independent in an industry that loves labels. We dive into: Moving to Nashville knowing no one Building community in East Nashville & Madison The truth behind “overnight succe...

Singer-songwriter  Marlena Molly  joins the  Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast  to share her powerful journey—from classical and jazz studies, to ministry, to fully stepping back into music in Nashville. In this episode, Marlena opens up about: • Walking away from the music industry and finding faith • Overcoming fear, burnout, and self-doubt • Writing songs rooted in courage, calling, and...

We’re back with an incredible episode of the  Indie Fusion Podcast , featuring  Kylie Hernandez ! Born and raised near Austin, Texas, Kylie shares her journey from growing up on Texas red dirt and outlaw country to pursuing her music career in Nashville and back home. 🎸 In this episode, Kylie talks about: Her upcoming  Valentine’s Day single, "Good Old Fashioned Country Love Song"  💌 A...

Oklahoma country artist  Krislyn Arthurs  joins  Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast  to talk about the grind of independent music, playing  85 shows in one year , and finding confidence by fully embracing who she is as an artist. We dive into: Her upcoming album  releasing April 24 New single  “Double Wide”  dropping January 29 The stories behind songs like  “Psycho”  and  “Shinin’” Touring...

Country artist  Olivia Lynn  returns to the  Indie Fusion Podcast  for an honest, inspiring conversation about growth, independence, and finding momentum in both music and motherhood. Since her last appearance, Olivia’s career has  flourished —from performing internationally to becoming a mom, going fully independent, and gearing up to release her  most anticipated album yet . We talk about her re...

UK singer-songwriter  Neeve Zahra  returns to the  Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast  to talk about her brand new EP  “Breakup Breakdown,”  the long road from writing to release, and what it really means to be a fully independent artist. Host  Tom Kwiat  dives deep with Neeve on: Writing a breakup EP that tells a full emotional story Why EPs feel right in today’s music industry Touring the...

Singer-songwriter  Morgan Hawkins  joins the  Live & Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast  to talk about her journey from Arkansas to the Dallas music scene, stepping away from cover bands, and finally releasing her own original music. Morgan opens up about: Finding her voice as an independent artist The importance of open mics and community in Texas Her brand new single  “Pretty Bird”  and the sto...

Macey Mac joins  Live and Amplified  to talk about her journey from  America’s Got Talent  to building a serious songwriting career in  Nashville . In this episode, Macey breaks down: Getting a standing ovation from Simon Cowell on  America’s Got Talent Growing up playing cover gigs across  Florida & Mississippi Why she moved to Nashville to focus on  original music The shift from nonstop perf...

Join us on this episode of  Live and Amplified  as we sit down with the incredible Lucie Tiger! 🌏 Originally from Sydney, Australia, Lucie shares her journey from big city life to the legendary music town of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. We dive into her songwriting process, touring experiences, and the inspiration behind her latest single,  Cowboy Love Me . We also talk travel adventures, co-writing w...

On this episode of  Live and Amplified , we sit down with  Mars , a Texas-based indie pop artist whose music lives in a soft, cozy, and deeply personal space. Mars talks about growing up with a love for writing, discovering music through guitar and songwriting, and releasing music independently at just 15 years old. We dive into studying vocal performance, navigating life after college, freelancin...

Birdie Nichols joins  Live and Amplified  host  Tom Kwiat  for a deep-dive conversation on her brand-new album  “Western Heritage,”  her journey from  Arizona to Nashville , and her upcoming  international run in Australia . In this episode, Birdie shares: The inspiration behind  Western Heritage  and how it builds on  Into the West Writing albums back-to-back and planning future releases Recordin...

In this episode of the  Live and Amplified Indie Fusion Podcast , host  Tom Kwiat  sits down with Canadian singer-songwriter  Kat Krys  to talk about her journey through music, songwriting school, and building a sustainable career as an independent artist in Canada. Kat shares how she got her start releasing music on  SoundCloud , her first official single  “Burn,”  and her acoustic EP **“Feels Li...

Indie pop artist Amaya Nicole joins Live & Amplified to talk about her debut EP  Unsent , songwriting as emotional release, and her journey from high-school demos to fully produced music. In this episode, host  Tom Kwiat  sits down with  Amaya Nicole , a Boise-based indie pop artist originally from California, to dive deep into the stories behind her EP  Unsent  — a collection of songs inspire...