Pop Nerd Lounge

We’re back for Season 11! This week we have an up-and-coming electronic pop songstress, Biletska. Hear her story of overcoming the odds of relocating from Ukraine to Nashville to make her music dreams a reality. Stay Connected with Biletska: www.instagram.com/biletskaofficial • https://www.facebook.com/marsy.flame • Spotify • Track: Mornings With You — SOMM [Audio Library Release] Music provided b...

For our season 10 finale we're speaking with the phenomenal Alannah McCready! She's a Nashville based artist who's taking her years of experience not only with music but decorated sports background to show the music industry what she's all about. We talk about her single, "Something Like That," her upcoming EP, and more! Stay Connected with Alannah McCready: Instagram • Twitter • Youtube Channel •...

You might recognize her from ‘American Idol,’ but since her days as a contestant in 2018, she’s been receiving critical acclaim from the likes of TIME, Billboard, and Euphoria. Signed to Atlantic Records, Catie’s released music that resonated with her audience due to her extremely relatable storytelling in her lyrics. We talk about her EP, ‘Heartbroken and Milking It,’ managing anxiety as a creati...

My guests today are a singer/songwriter sister/brother duo. They’ve garnered a massive social media footprint across multiple platforms with views going into the millions. Their latest single off their upcoming EP, “Til Your Heart Breaks,” is out now. We have a refreshing conversation about their songwriting process and what they’ve learned in writing sessions, traveling on the road and touring, a...

Joining me for a relaxed conversation are Josh Hogan and Andy Warren also known as Modern Original. You might know them for being a part of the successful alt-pop group, The Mowgli’s. This time it’s a new direction and new era of music. We talk about their single, “Turn It Around” which recently surpassed 200,000 streams, some changes that are needed in the music industry and the road to forming t...

This week’s guest slays guitar like Slash, croons as smooth as Bublè, but has his own unique footprint or sound wave I should say in music. His current EP, “I think we need to talk” is out now. We discuss the inspiration behind my favorite track “I Wanna Be Your James Dean,” his decision to move to London for music, and navigating launching a career in the middle of a Pandemic. He was not only so...

My guest this week is a multi-hyphenate artist. She’s extremely passionate about music, yoga, and contortion. Her latest video “Light” is out now. We talk about the city of LA and her experience there, leaving the education field and how she’s invested in multiple creative interests. Relax, sit back, and enjoy my conversation with Lyra Star. Stay Connected with Lyra Star: www.instagram.com/lyrasta...

You might know Ben Barnes for his work on screen in projects such as "Chronicles of Narnia," "Westworld" and most recently the sensational, "Shadow and Bone." After showing the world his passion for music via Instagram, he’s released his own music. His single, “11:11” is out now. I was thrilled to speak to him about his journey with music, his upcoming EP “Songs For You,” and unpack a little more...

Mimoza is a Los Angeles based Singer-Songwriter who is a pop queen. Although she’s written records that were major hits in Australia, Japan and Spain, her most notable song she wrote, “Kings and Queens” by Ava Max became a global sensation. Now she’s writing her own noteworthy songs. Her latest single, “Young Queen” is out now. Mimoza and I had such a great time talking about heritage and being ch...

Grab your favorite beverage, get cozy and listen to this amazing singer, song writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist tell her tale. She’s based in the sunny city of LA and her latest project, “Hollywood Boulevard” is dedicated to that very city. We chat about the industry, her artist journey, and insights to creating her album - Hollywood Boulevard. Stay Connected with Beck Black: www.instagr...

My guest this episode is none other than the astounding, Fresh Lady. She came to Nashville to study at Belmont University, but stuck around to be surrounded by the music and sounds she was influenced by growing up in Brooklyn. Her latest single with Vincent Williams, “Watermelon” is out now.” This conversation was a blast, and I appreciated Fresh Lady’s realness and her honest spirit. So, sit back...

This episode’s guest is a Nashville transplant via Boston, and is living her best artist life in the country music world. Since her run on “The Voice,” Kristen has had the pleasure of joining the likes of Sugarland, Kellie Pickler, and Bryan White on stage. Her latest single, “Shame” is a powerful anthem that speaks volumes through its moving lyrics and dynamic vocals from Kristen herself. We talk...

Today's guest is a returning guest on Pop Nerd Lounge! We spoke to her after she released her EP, “Quaran-tunes” and she’s returning to talk about her album, “The Songbook Opens” which the deluxe edition just dropped. Zari has such great ambition, and it’s an enjoyable conversation about her songwriting process, life post-high school, and much more on the creative lifestyle. Please relax and enjoy...

Season 10 Premiere is here! We've got sister duo Neoni in the lounge to kick things off. They just released their electric debut EP "Wars In A Wonderland." We chat about Nashville, creating the EP, and how it's important for creatives to create work for themselves in addition to their audience. Stay Connected with Neoni: • www.instagram.com/weareneoni • • www.twitter.com/weareneoni • • www.youtube...

For our season 9 finale, we have some very special guests joining us in the lounge. Jubël's rendition of the King Harvest classic, “Dancing In The Moonlight,” has garnered over 300 million streams. Their latest ep, “6115 Orange St” is out now. We talk about their humble beginnings, riding the highs and lows of the music industry, and they give me their theory on why Sweden is such an epicenter for...

My guest this week released her first EP at the age of 14. Nikki Chantal's now spending her days in sunny California writing evocative and engaging songs. Her latest single, “Fool’s Gold” is out now and she’s gearing up to release another EP later this year. Stay In Touch With Nikki Chantal: www.instagram.com/nikkichantall • www.youtube.com/channel/UCsJGl7YIHSYgGZ14zGJOLCw •

Joining me this week in the lounge is a Singer-Songwriter who’s adding his San Diego flair to the Nashville music scene. Tolan Shaw won the “Best Singer-Songwriter” award at the San Diego Music Awards, filmed a traveling series called Wandersong - endorsed by Taylor Guitars and GoPro, and he’s dropping an album later this year titled Sticky Notes. We talk about travel, stretching our creative musc...

Shawn Wasabi is an ingenious producer and fantastic musical engineer. His single “i dip” is out now, which you might’ve heard featured in a Glade commercial. We talk about how he got into music, the feedback he’s gotten for the Midi Fighter 64 which he co-created and we talk about what it’s like being a first-generation Asian-American creative. Stay Connected with Shawn Wasabi: www.instagram.com/s...

Joining me in the lounge this week is Host, Model, Actor, and Musician Daniel Victor! He’s dabbled in many areas of the creative world, and we talk about how he balances those passions, his experience with Epicurious and we talk about how he got into music. Stay Connected To Daniel Victor: www.instagram.com/iamdanielvictor • http://www.facebook.com/danielvictormusic • https://twitter.com/iamdvmusi...

Jason Van Tonder has made quite the splash in the acting space on TikTok. He currently has over 3 million followers. With his enthralling POVs, characters, and acting challenges he showcases his immense range of versatility and talent. We talk about where his love of performing came from, what it’s like using TikTok as a platform for acting and handling negative comments as a content creator. Stay...

Liz Bohannon has serious rock n’ roll chops learning from greats like guitar guru Rob Jackson. Not only is she a first-rate musician, but her songwriting abilities speak volumes. Her EP “Wanted” is out now. We talk about her education from Indiana University, what excites her in a writing session and she talks about filming the music video for her song, “Wanted.” Stay Connected with Liz Bohannon:...

You may know our guest today from the CW Series, "REIGN" but Nick Slater has so much more to offer as a creative. He's currently exploring the content creating space on top of acting and he's making content that covers topics such as mindfulness, journaling, and morning routines. We talk about his acting experience, his time on "REIGN" and more! Stay Connected with Nick Slater: www.instagram.com/n...

Trevor Knight is a versatile singer and songwriter based in NYC who specializes in soulful pop. His goal is to spread joy through passionate ballads and playful jams. His sound and writing are influenced by artists such as Sam Cooke, Zac Brown, and Ed Sheeran. We talk about his latest single, “22 Minutes,” how the artist's life looks like through his lens and he performs, “Be There.” Stay Connecte...

It’s a major episode for Pop Nerd Lounge, It’s our 100th episode! I sit down with Vee Koh (Pop Nerd Lounge Creative Director) as we take a trip down memory lane. We talk about the lessons we’ve learned, our favorite guests, and our hopes for the future of Pop Nerd Lounge. Stay Connected with PopNerdLounge: www.instagram.com/popnerdlounge • www.twitter.com/popnerdlounge • https://www.popnerdlounge....

This episode features TROY! A Singer-Songwriter and Actor. His credits include, “This is Us,” “Victorious,” and “The Last Ship.” He’s writing and recording music, his latest release is his single, “Foolish.” We talk about storytelling, the magic of music and we play Song Association! Stay Connected with Troy: www.instagram.com/troydoherty • www.tiktok.com/@troydoherty • https://www.facebook.com/Tr...