Song 43

Heads up, this might be the worst and shortest episode I've ever recorded. I was sick. My voice sounds nasally, I was tired and I kept it short and sweet. That said, it  does feature a sneak peek at where Rise Up is currently and starts with me attempting to record the show while riding my Peloton. So there's that. This episode was recorded on the Shure MV7 using AONIC 5 Earphones. The episode was...

This weeks finds me in New York City at the tail end of Labor Day weekend where it's over 90 degrees as summer is supposedly coming to a close. Hear one of my most vivid and embarassing memories that happened once upon a time in NYC in August of 1995.  Song 43 was recorded while holding the MV88+ in my hand (see here for a pic) using SE215 earphones in limited edition green.  

It's staycation week for me and my girls as we wind down summer and get ready for school to start. Find out how we're spending our week of leisure - hint, we're not lounging around.  Listen to my open verse of Lose Control https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraclappmusic/video/7272406794004172075 Listen to Teddy Swims' version https://teddyswims.lnk.to/LoseControl Song 43 was recorded on the Shure SM7B usi...

This week's episode was tough to squeeze in, but I did it! Listen in as I lament the bedtime routine of my 12 year old while also lamenting how quickly time is passing. You'll also hear the very new and very raw version of a new tune that came to me as I was brushing my teeth just before recording the podcast.

I had such high hopes of recording two episodes in Chicago but I was too busy to get the second episode recorded. Forgive me.  This week's episode catches you up on what happened while I was at Lollapalooza and then the week following which was full of meetings and a kickass performance with a work band called the Billion Dollar Babies. You can hear a snippet of our kickassery at the top of the ep...

I'm in Chicago for the next 10 days. It's been a minute since I've traveled. How is this all going to go? Will I still be full of excitement and energy next week? What does Lolla have in store? Stay tuned to find out. This episode of Song 43 was recorded on he MV88+ Stereo Condenser Microphone and mixed on AONIC 5 Earphones.

I've gone from zero to 7 shows in one month and it's getting crazy. Finding time to prep for the shows along with getting ready for a big work trip has left me spinning, but I'm still having a blast figuring it all out. Watch my Womens International Music Network livestream!   https://www.youtube.com/user/ thewimn https://www.thewimn.com/she-rocks-spotlight-virtual-series-aijia-grammer-laura-clapp...

This week is all about gigs. Recaps, prep, pitfalls and the truth behind what it feels like when you're up on 'stage' looking into a room full of people, wondering if they're loving you or hating you. It can be a mind trip, and I'll talk about how you can be a better listener and how we should all pay musicians more for what they do. Song 43 is recorded on the Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone and mixe...

The 4th of July weekend was a good one and a frustrating one when Mother Nature would not cooperate for the annual Outer Island show. Listen in as I talk about one of the most annoyoing things musicians face: weather. You can be totally ready to rock when the skies go black and you have to change course.  Song 43 is recorded on the Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone and mixed using SE215 earphones. Chec...

The summer is in full swing and I'm feeling the squeeze of trying to get everything done and everyone where they need to be with all of their various bits and pieces. Summer is supposed to be easy, right? Ha! Song 43 is recorded on the Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone and was mixed using Shure AONIC 5 Earphones. Download Honey Do from https://lauraclapp.com/album/44730/simply

I managed to get back on track and get the episode out on time. Go me! This episode covers the latest big event that the Davidson family is facing and the vortex we are now in which is known as summer. I also talk a bit about a song I'm revisiting called 'Here We Are' and give you a peek into where it's at today so we can compare to where it is down the road. Song 43 is recorded on the Shure MV7 P...

This week's episode comes two days late and is short and sweet. You'll hear a snippet of a song I wrote when I was 17 that was unearthed by a friend from work who owns a DAT machine. It's a pretty great find that I'm super excited about, so take a listen and let me know what you think!

This week's eposiode finds me sitting at the mic with my cup of coffee at 6:30 AM as I celebrate the one year mark of Song 43. Listen in as I ramble about broken beloved French presses and dusting off my livestreaming skills. Check out my latest Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/737094006/videos/239950681998818/ Song 43 is recorded on the Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone and mixed on Shure SRH...

This week finds me trying to keep track of all of the activities and things while trying to re-invent Rise Up for the album. I can't wait to dig in, but will I find the time?  Download Rise Up https://lauraclapp.com/single/51382/rise-up Check out Rise Up featured in the Casio CT-S100V video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9BqaWBCseo

This week's episode is late. My life is late. I'm perpetually running 5-10 minutes/hours/days behind these days, and thus here I am getting this podcast out before work begins. Can you relate?  Listen to a live rendition of my unreleased song, 'Yours' that I decided to play to feed the creativity beast. Is it perfect? No. Did it feel good to just play? Yes.  Song 43 is recoreded on the Shure MV7 P...

I'm in pain all the time. Whether it's my hip (which I already had surgery on, listen to Episode 10 to learn more ), my hands, my knees or my neck - I'm always in some kind of pain. It's not something I talk about outside of my inner circle - mainly because I feel like a burden or a nutjob most of the time for having all of these issues - but I wanted to share a little bit about it here  because I...

This week's episode finds me in my jammies, trying to squeeze in a recording when I should be sleeping. As I was recording, I decided to track a verse and chorus of the song that I share at the end of the show, because what's more fun than extra time pressure? MORE time pressure! Check out Pete Wilhoit and Marc Amendola , the two amazing musicians I got to play with last Sunday. Song 43 was record...

This week's episode talks about the pitfalls of listening to the critics and the joy of realizing that while it stings, but I also just don't care.  Visit www.lauraclapp.com   Check out She Podcasts Live Listen to Pretend

I've been saying this interview would happen for about 6 months now. I finally got (or more accurately, tricked) Mark Rahilly into joining me on the podcast. Mark is a bass player, guitarist, producer, engineer and Senior Regional Sales Manager at Shure. He is also the producer, engineer and perfectionist behind Pretend. Listen in as we go through the in's and out's of how it went from a rough ide...

This week's episode will be a departure from my regular format. I was able to host a super fun panel at the NAMM show on Friday, 4/14 and this is the recording of said panel. I was joined by Laura B. Whitmore, founder of the  Women's International Music Network and She Rocks Awards which you've hear me talk so much about, Natalie Morrison of D'Addario, independent musician   Steph Lamond and Sacra...

I'm sitting on the 8th floor of the Westin Anaheim, looking out over the NAMM show from above. It's two days before the show starts, and I've been on vacation with my family leading into this amazingness. It's going to be a great show, and I have a ton of things to do before the show starts. Listen as I talk about the meeting of my two worlds - my personal and professional - and get a super exclus...

It's episode 43 of Song 43! I'm feeling pretty damn proud of myself for sticking with this little podcast of mine and SUPER grateful to you for sticking with me. This week's episode covers the in's and out's of releasing a song into the wild for digital distribution and tees up my upcoming family vacation/business trip. How will it all end???  Pre-save Pretend https://show.co/7mMCOFE Watch my live...

Last week was a doozy. This week kicked off with my birthday on Sunday and we're about to celebrate Ellie's 12th. I'm contemplating booking some new shows and I decided to sneak in a cover of one of my favorite songs, Half Saved, by Luca Fogale. I also touch on how we all seem to dwell on the impossible work/life balance when perhaps we should be focusing on the work/life compromise and try to be...

This week has been so long and it's only Tuesday. Between an MRI, trigger finger surgery, dermatalogical trauma and a horrible stomach bug that took Ellie down hard, this kid is spent. So this episode will be short.  All is not lost though. I was able to share a new song that is still tumbling around in my brain that I recorded right here on the spot during the podcast. It's called 'Can I Get a Mi...

I'm at SXSW in Austin this week working for Shure at our booth and podcast lounge. We got to do a panel at the show and had some wonderful questions. If you were one of those people who asked a question, drop me a note and say hey!  This episode was recorded on the Shure MV7 using AONIC 5 . Follow Laura @lauraclappmusic Listen to Laura at www.lauraclapp.com