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Here we are with Stephen Phillips. We will get to hear more about his background in music growing up in Syracuse and what it is like to have a team of musicians that are supporting you along your journey. We will also learn more about his works including "5:17," "Nineteen," and "twenty-two." Finally, we will get to learn more about Stephen's upcoming gigs in NYC a...

Here we are with Nashville based singer/songwriter, Allison Leah. Here, we will get to learn more about her background working in the music industry starting her career singing jingles as a kid. When she was young, she turned to music when she needed someone to talk to, or when she needed to feel understood. Now, she creates music for that same reason. Her favorite jingle she did was the "Hes...

Here we are with Katie Otter. Katie Otter grew up traveling from back and forth from her hometown of Las Vegas, NV to Los Angeles, CA, where her love of Old Hollywood, sitcoms, and filmmaking first began! She has studied screen acting, theatre, and musical theatre for over 11 years. Since graduating from the USC School of Dramatic Arts and School of Cinematic Arts, Katie has continued to study on...

Here we are with Scarlet Fiorella. She began singing at a very young age and always gravitated towards different creative endeavors. As she got older, she merged her love for writing, singing, performing, and theatrics and slowly began to build out an artist persona. Scarlet is a singer, songwriter, and producer. Here, she'll discuss the expenses that come with being a recording artist and how...

Here we are with Natalie Del Carmen. Natalie is a musician, songwriter, and artist from Los Angeles. She has carved a niche in the Folk-Americana genre with touches of Pop. A Berklee College of Music graduate at 20, she debuted with her 11-track album “Bloodline” in Spring 2023, exploring themes of love, diligence, and time, and recorded in Nashville with Brunjo. Her EP “Tandem Songs,” produced by...

Here, we are with Mason Edwards. He grew up on the east coast and after college moved to Nashville to pursue a career in the music industry but then turned entrepreneurial becoming a DJ. We will get to learn more about his experience and what it's like being a DJ in the South. We will get to hear his upcoming personal goals with his newest band's single and performances.

Here this week we are with James Jordan. Music has been part of James' life since he was little and singing in church, but but dreaming of becoming a musician felt almost like a guilty pleasure. Then, he landed in New Orleans studying at Tulane University. It was here, surrounded by masters of music, that his dream gained traction including performing at the most popular NOLA festival, Jazz Fe...

Here we are with Nina Musolino. She is a extraordinaire at Page 1 Management. She started at Red Light Management and prior to her experience over there was studying music business at Belmont University. She has worked with artists like BONES UK, Zella Day, Rayland Baxter, and Sure Sure. Now, she’s crafting her own empire at Page 1, representing talents like David Kerckhoff, Isabella Kearney-Nurse...

Here we are with Kate Grahn. She has been singing her whole life. She loves writing and recording vocals for other people's projects as well. Kate graduated from the pop program at Thornton School of Music in 2020. She studied a wide range of music from Motown and blues to classic rock and contemporary pop. Here we will discuss what Kate finds interesting to learn what other independent artists ar...

Here we are with Laura Danae. Artist and producer Laura Danae, hailing from Athens, Greece, discusses her musical journey from her Brit rock influences to her upcoming trip-hop/electronica debut. Laura's unique sound blends diverse cultural elements. Tune in to hear about her debut EP "About Time" and the inspiration behind her new self-produced project and her upcoming personal and professional g...

From center stage to behind the scenes, Mandy’s journey in theater has been a with passion and creativity! Since childhood, she was an actress! When COVID hit, Mandy pivoted from acting to writing, and she hasn’t looked back since. Now, not only molding young minds as an 8th grade theater teacher but also bringing her own visions to life after hours. With a double major in Theater Education and Ac...

Indie-pop artist HAPPIE, known for her soulful voice and heartfelt storytelling, joins here to discuss her new track "Shooting Star," a touching tribute to her father. From her Memphis roots to critical acclaim at Austin City Limits, discover her journey from Eric & Happie to solo stardom. Here the deep dive into her musical world and upcoming personally and professional goals even w...

Here we are with Myles Hoffman. At 15, crashing his first concert, he bribed his way in with his savings and asked the crew on breaking into the music biz. Denied by top programs, he stumbled into Belmont University on a full ride. From there, he hustled—juggling internships across NYC, LA, and Nashville, founding IDENTITY Artist Management. Today, he helms IDENTITY, nurturing talents like Molly G...

Here we are with Lea, the band leader of LOLITSLEA. Here she will chat more about what made her interested in being a singer for a once pop artist to a neon pop punk band leader. We will get to learn about her current vocal experience and what have been some of the professional yet rewarding challenges. We will also get to hear about her experience with one of her first and most popular music vide...

Meet Leannie, the 22-year-old sensation turning emotions into addictive alt-pop melodies from the heart of Los Angeles! Singing since childhood, she recently delved into music production in 2021, unleashing her originals to the world just last year. For Leannie, music is more than a passion—it's a transformative force that turns the hideous into the addictively beautiful. We will get to hear m...

Step into the ethereal world of Cherry Park, the dream pop band hailing from the East Coast. Here we’ll be chatting with talents including: Jeremy, Tori, and Emma. This band has swiftly captured hearts with their mesmerizing melodies. In just one whirlwind year, Cherry Park has marked their journey with impressive milestones. Their discography boasts two EPs, ‘Antidote’ and ‘Secret Garden’, which...

Here we are with DJ and guitarist in Nashville, Brendan McLenaghan. He took a number of music and music business courses at Tulane University before joining the industry. Here we going to here more about his gigs in Nashville and what it takes to be a DJ in Nashville versus in cities like Miami, NYC, or LA. Finally, we will get some career advice with Brendan and here about his upcoming residency.

Here we are with Mama B, the musical enchantress behind the whimsical world of "Imaginology," her debut album set to release on May 10th, just in time for Mother’s Day. Drawing inspiration from the imaginative tales of childhood, Mama B's music blends contemporary production with timeless songwriting, creating a magical experience for listeners of all ages. With her latest single &qu...

Here we are with Rachel Rose. Connecticut-born, Austin-launched, and Brooklyn-based indie folk/rock singer/songwriter Rachel Rose, known for her rich, nostalgic sound blending soul, folk, rock, and pop. Her debut EP "100/10/1" dropped in 2020, followed by the second EP "And One More Thing," produced by Charles Myers. Collaborations with industry heavyweights like John Alagia an...

Here we are with Natalie Lane, founder and owner of Gloom Management. She will chat with us first and foremost about her experience being a child actress in commercials and then pivoting into management in her career without working at a big management firm. Natalie will share what it is like working with clients and helping them launch their endeavors on a professional and personal level. We will...

Here, we are with Casii Stephan. She will chat with us about her experience living in Tulsa, Oklahoma and what the music scene is like there. We will also get to her about her accolades including songwriting awards and performances at SXSW. We will also get to her about her tips and tricks for being an indie artist expanding across genres including one of her biggest tips: NETWORKING and being kin...

Here we are with Sara Hells. She is a rising artist and is going to share about her eclectic experience and what it's been like growing up in a music business household and then going to college at Tulane and experiencing the music industry scene down in Louisiana. She is also going to chat about her big break performance and also her business experience working at a major talent agency.

Here we are with Sabrina Monique, a New York City-based alt-pop singer-songwriter, who has embarked on a courageous journey to artistic autonomy, marked by her upcoming debut album, "It’s Not Me, It’s You." From a tumultuous upbringing in White Plains, New York, to navigating the pressures of the pop music industry and overcoming living with 12 women in an apartment, Monique's narrat...

Here we are with Benjy who is a Social Media Content Creator at Vinylbenjy. We will get to learn more about his hobby, passion, and work for collecting vinyls and what initially inspired him to do so. We will also get to hear more about his upcoming goals as a content creator and his biggest tip on being a collector and pursuing your hobby and transforming it into a career endeavor.

Here we are with Lila Forde. We will get to hear about her life growing up in Seattle and pursuing a career in music studying at USC's Thornton School of Music. Lila will also share her musical journey performing as a contestant on The Voice and placing in the Top 5. Lila will wrap up our episode sharing her career advice and her upcoming personal and professional goals especially with her EP enco...