Pop Nerd Lounge

Kel Adore is a musical artist who understands Pop Nerd Lounge’s mission of authenticity and empathy. They’re messages she wants to incorporate into her own music and art. She desires for her music to make others feel seen, and to let them know someone out there understands them. Things that may interest you in our conversation - are the creative direction behind modeling, what relocating LA did fo...

My guest is an Indie-Pop Artist, Beauty Mogul, and Entrepreneur, Kingsley. This indie-pop queen is slaying. Not only has she been releasing original works like her album, Crying On Holidays, but she’s also released beauty products as well. This conversation was not only entertaining but helpful. We talk about what branding truly is, and why you should start as a creative. We even geek out about th...

Earlier this year, we spoke to the multi-talented Artist, JAXON. This week we go a little deeper to talk about Jaxon’s story, avoiding burnouts as creatives, and his single, “Ba Da Dum.” His album drops June 10th so be sure to check it out when it drops! Stay Connected with Jaxon: www.instagram.com/jaxon_kronenberg • www.jaxonkronenberg.com • Spotify • YouTube ——— 🎵 Track Info: Title: Flavour Art...

You may know him as the voice of Tae Young in Disney’s “Turning Red,” but Grayson Villanueva’s talents go beyond a swoon-worthy fictional animated boyband. Not only has he spent time in the acapella field with groups like Top Shop, The Filharmonic, and Vocal Flash, but he’s harnessed his craft with music production as well. This chat covers all the bases - from Grayson’s beginnings to his uni days...

For this bonus episode, we’ve got the LA duo Bahari on the show! They made their splash in the music space with hits like “Wild Ones” and “Savage.” They recently dropped a collaboration with their friend, Yoshi Flower. We talk about that single, “Hot Mess,” the origins of the duo and their name, and seeing their songs in big TV/Film projects. Stay Connected with Bahari: www.instagram.com/Bahari •...

Joining me for an enthusiastic and fun conversation is Singer-Songwriter, Annabel Gutherz. She’s a Berklee College of Music alum who is also completing her Masters of Arts in Songwriting. In addition to her musical pursuits, Annabel displays he passion for philanthropy in many ways, including her own company, Annie’s Pajammies. Join us as we talk about her journey, the mission behind Annie’s Pajam...

It’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we’re honored and proud to have Kim Pham on this episode. Kim Pham is a Co-founder (along with her sister, Vanessa) of the loud and proud food brand, OmSom. In this episode, we chat about how she and her sister used their lifelong love and enthusiasm for food to start a business revolving around the reclamation and celebration of their herit...

Ricky Duran is much more than a The Voice alum/runner-up. He’s a trailblazing talent with a mission to make music for the soul. In this breezy and chill episode of Pop Nerd Lounge, we chat about artists not undervaluing themselves, Ricky’s love for blues, and his album, Space and Time. Stay Connected with Ricky Duran: www.instagram.com/RickyDuran • https://iamrickyduran.com • https://twitter.com/i...

Gabi Ammirato lives and breathes storytelling. Whether she’s dancing, painting, singing, playing guitar, or taking photos, Gabi’s creative energy is driven by story. We talk about her studies at Berklee, the impacts of social media on artists, and the beautiful connection with others when we share our craft. Stay Connected with Gabi Ammirato: www.instagram.com/gabiammirato • https://gabiammirato.c...

Hollis Morrissette is a shining example of a multi-hyphenate creative. He’s an actor, former pageant titleholder, model, and musical artist. What really got me excited about our conversation was seeing how much of a leader Hollis is. He leads by example of what a dedicated, classy, determined, and compassionate creator should be. We talk about his pageantry experience, how he manifested his path t...

On this week’s episode, we speak with emerging pop artist, Merlin! Her story is filled with lessons about creating your path after missed opportunities, understanding each other through empathy, and telling those who wronged us, ‘I don’t owe you anything.’ Stay Connected with Merlin: www.instagram.com/thisismerlin13 • www.tiktok.com/@thisismerlin13 • www.twitter.com/thisismerlin13 Track: Mornings...

To kick off our 12th season, we have alt-pop musician, songwriter, and vibrational healer, Kayce Laine with us in the lounge! It’s a great start to the season because we talk about ignoring the societal timeline pressure, sound-healing and its benefits, and the trials it took to complete her album. It was a mindful and intentional conversation that dreamers, passionate artists, and anyone who has...

Join us for a special bonus episode with Jenna Raine! We talk about her massive single, “see you later (ten years),” her record label EP debut, and her journey to finding her sound. Stay Connected with Jenna Raine: www.instagram.com/itsjennaraine • www.twitter.com/itsjennaraine • www.tiktok.com/@itsjennaraine Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout today and receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card! Find out...

Today’s guest is Singer-Songwriter, Davis Mallory. You may recognize him from ‘The Real World,’ but he’s laying the foundation for a growing musical career. His single, “Messy (Get Your Love Stripped)” is out now. We talk about creatives and self-doubts, his anthem, “Lifelife,” and he tells me about the accompanying visual that was shot in Miami. Stay Connected with Davis Mallory: www.instagram.co...

Buzzsprout: Today, Founder and Chef at Sorted Food, Ben Ebbrell and I get foody! We talk about his origins in the culinary world, Sorted Food and the inspiring things they do for the food community globally, and of course the notorious “Pass It On” Series. Stay Connected with Ben Ebbrell and Sorted: www.instagram.com/bebbrell • www.twitter.com/bebbrell • www.instagram.com/sortedfood • www.twitter....

Today’s guest is the soulful and evocative Musical Artist, Patrick Droney. His debut album, State of the Heart, is full of anthemic, poetic, and alluring songs that tell Patrick’s story. We talk about his album, what his experience learning from the great B.B. King was like, and his State of the Heart Tour. Stay Connected with Patrick Droney: www.instagram.com/patrickdroney • www.twitter.com/patri...

Buzzsprout: Brynn Elliott is a phenomenal woman. At 27 years old, she’s a Harvard alumnus, and Atlantic Records signee. Those accomplishments might lead to a big ego, but all that I see with Brynn Elliott is a lot of heart and soul. We speak about her experience at Harvard, her EP Can I Be Real, and she gives lovely advice for someone who struggles with embracing their inner beauty. Stay Connected...

In this episode I sit down with Miro and Ash from the incredible creative agency, Six Cinquième. If you ever wondered what exactly a creative agency does or how to take brands to the next level, then you'll want to listen to this informative and entertaining conversation. Stay in touch with Six Cinquième: https://instagram.com/sixcinquieme • www.twitter.com/sixcinquieme • Website Track: Mornings W...

Leah Kate is the true definition of a go-getter, the independent rising pop artist practically runs a full-service label for herself out of her bedroom. She is her own manager, creative director, A&R, label head, artist, publicist, marketing strategist, all in one. Her music feels to listeners like the 90s has met the 2020s - bringing a retro electro-pop sound that's passionate, vibey, and bri...

You might’ve seen Casey McQuillen on Season 13 of American Idol, or speaking about her anti-bullying campaign ‘The You Matter Tour’ on the Kelly Clarkson show. It’s evident when speaking with Casey that she’s not only a brilliant songwriter and musical artist but her voice and what she’s chosen to do with her platform classifies her as an admirable ambassador and activist. We talk a lot about how...

Townsend is a spark of joy. Like many of our musical guests, she’s a creative that’s beyond her musical talents. One of my favorite projects of hers is her “You’re Not Alone” podcast where she speaks with a variety of creatives about important topics like mental health, anxiety, eating disorders, and more. We have our own hearty discussion about things like the importance of self-care for creative...

How does one describe Daniel Sherman? I don’t think the thesaurus has enough adjectives to describe this brilliant musical artist. He’s what I call a boundless creative. Daniel’s music challenges the listener to embrace a variety of genres. His work also defies the labels the music industry tries to put on artists. Our chat is filled with talks on mental health, his full-length album, Uncaged, and...

This week we have engineer turned fashion designer, Brian Antonevich on the show. While he launched his company, Frayed Needle in 2015, he decided to leave his engineering job and focus on his passion full-time in 2020. Not only is Frayed Needle practicing upcycling in its clothing lines, but his designs are hand-stitched and custom-made for each individual. We talk about Frayed Needle’s selling p...

Buzzsprout: Happy New Year, Nerds! We’re kicking off 2022 with a great artist named, Pip. He’s got ‘Sinatra Swag’ that’s not only timeless but fits today’s vibe of effortless cool. We talk about his single, “Loverboy,” his transition from the baseball world to music, and why you can’t force creativity. Stay Connected with Pip: www.instagram.com/pipmusic_ • www.twitter.com/pipmusic • Youtube • Spot...

Nashville’s rising R&B Pop artist Elise Stein is a multi-talented performer, who adds spunk and sparkle to everything she touches. Her gifts to sing, dance, act, and write her own music give her cross-genre opportunities. She has been fortunate to perform some of her own music at local venues in Nashville including Exit-In, Belcourt Taps, and Skyway Studios. Her creative abilities have landed...