Off The Record with Dave and Kelly

Send us Fan Mail This week on Off The Record, we’re spinning the tea on Record Store Day! Dave and Kelly kick things off with a little chat about the current season of American Idol and its Hawaii vibes, then dive into the world of vinyl records, from their history to why they still matter in the modern era. They also talk Record Store Day, shout out Portland’s legendary Music Millennium, and shar...

Send us Fan Mail From Muppets to football glory, this episode covers a lot of ground — and somehow, it all connects. Dave and Kelly break down the newest episode of The Muppet Show, dive into Super Bowl LX (yes, the commercials and the halftime show), and talk about why moments of joy, humor, and spectacle still matter. But things take a deeper turn as the conversation shifts to Fred Rogers — his...

Send us Fan Mail The GRAMMYs are back... and so are we. Season 2 kicks off with Dave and Kelly unplugging the 68th GRAMMY Awards, breaking down the hits, the misses, and the moments that truly mattered—both this year and across GRAMMY history. From jaw-dropping fashion and well-deserved wins to performances that gave us chills (and a few that sparked debate), nothing is off the table. The duo also...

Send us Fan Mail MTV has left the building. AI walked in. Legends bowed out. Records shattered. And somehow, music still found a way to surprise us. Dave and Kelly wrap up season one with a look back at the hellos, goodbyes, and our “Top 10” list of 2025 — plus one last Off The Record A&M pick to play us out. If you want to attend Dave & Kelly’s songwriting lab & feedback panel on Frid...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded live from the Christian Musician Summit ( https://christianmusiciansummit.com/ ) in Tacoma, Washington.  From the history of the Gospel Music Association to Bill Gaither and Cece Winans, Dave & Kelly unpack the 56th Annual Dove Awards.   Watch the entirety of the 56th Dove Awards here:  https://youtu.be/CPrCn9eF6JQ?si=yvirCgto3drX_TS7

Send us Fan Mail Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl is officially in the world, and it broke all kinds of Billboard records no one knew existed.  In this 13th episode, Dave and Kelly break down every song on the album with their thoughts on the lyrics, delivery and production all inside of an hour and 13 minutes. Join Dave and Kelly at CMS in Tacoma/Puyallup, Washington on Friday, November...

Send us Fan Mail More songwriting, except this time it's all about Taylor Swift.  We expand on her songwriting, her career, and her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, coming out October 3, 2025.  We also announce our winners for the summer songwriting challenge!

Send us Fan Mail Kathy Jo talks candidly about her journey through music, life and health. Her production studio, HopeFire, is in Everett (Seattle), Washington where Dave and Kelly produced the single We Cry Holy with Nathaniel Chapman and featuring Kate White on Violin. Kathy Jo Kahn’s Solo Album: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kathyjokahn/me Kathy Jo’s Nativity Story Album:  https://distrokid...

Send us Fan Mail We are deep into our summer songwriting challenge and thought it would be timely to dive into songwriting.  Who did it well?  What influenced them?  We talk about Lennon/McCartney, Max Martin & Taylor Swift, Elton John & Bernie Taupin, among others.  Songwriter spotlight on new & upcoming singer/songwriter Ty Blacke - tyblacke.com   Info on our songwriting challenge co...

Send us Fan Mail Happy 4th of July! Dave & Kelly survived the lines for Post Malone's "Big A** Stadium Tour" with Jelly Roll.  Stadium pro audio nerding out from Dave.  Remember we have a summertime songwriting contest!  More contest info here: https://tinyurl.com/2025songwriting

Send us Fan Mail Dave & Kelly discuss all things "PROM" from hosting a senior citizen prom, chatting about their high school dances, and each sharing their "top three" under-rated prom songs.  AND announcing a summertime songwriting contest!  More contest info here: https://tinyurl.com/2025songwriting 

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the "national day of" somethings, Barbershop Quartets and a vinyl play from Joe Cocker.  Also, listen to our group interview with the barbershop quartet from Westside Christian High School in Tigard/Portland, Oregon

Send us Fan Mail Dive into Easter chatting about the series "The Chosen" and an interview with Worship Pastor and recording artist, Mike Brandow

Send us Fan Mail A Visit with Kate White, Violinist, Songwriter and Speaker

Send us Fan Mail Lady Gaga's new MAYHEM album dropped and her connection to The Carpenters

Send us Fan Mail Academy Awards, Quincy Jones, and Songwriter Spotlight on Diane Warren

Send us Fan Mail Music editing, senior citizens, and artist spotlight on Nathaniel Chapman

Send us Fan Mail Get to know your hosts, vinyl records, and artist spotlight Dustin Rose