Soundtrack Of Your Twenties

In the very first filmed episode of Soundtrack of Your Twenties, I sat down with rising artist Vera in NYC to talk all things music, sisterhood, and songwriting. From childhood jams to co-writing with her sister, Vera opens up about the sounds and stories behind her music.  Annnnndddd this one’s got visuals!!! Watch Vera’s episode now on YouTube and TikTok.  Send us who you're listening to! Li...

Live from the Sabrina Carpenter Tour, I got the chance to speak with Blu DeTiger after her show at The Agora in Cleveland, Ohio. If you don't recognize the name Blu DeTiger, I can guarantee you'll recognize her music from a TikTok audio you've used in 2020. She's a bassist, a solo artist, and constantly pushing creative bounds. I first discovered Blu during the pandemic and she...

Soundtrack Of Your Twenties has gone LIVE! and I'm taking my tiny mic to the show. I got the chance to speak with Abby Holliday after her show at The Grog Shop in Cleveland, Ohio. She is currently supporting Michigander on the It Will Never Be The Same Tour. If Abby Holliday isn't already on your radar, she should be now. We got to talk to her just after her release of her second album,...

This episode is for anyone listening from their childhood bedroom. We discuss the unexpected change that is bound to happen in our lives, the growth that comes from pursuing through it, and the gratitude we gain after. We interviewed The Brazen Youth on their new album Eagle, Idaho and discuss their writing process for this album, the inspiration behind some of their songs, and why the album is na...

Do you feel like you're "doing everything right" but still feel like something is missing? Or maybe you just turned 23 and feel pressure to grow up and "become an adult".  Today we interviewed rising Nashville artist, Taylor Bickett and Satya Doyle Byock, author of Quarter-Life, to work through these quarter life crisis feelings. This episode was inspired by Taylor Bickett...

Are you moving across the country to follow your dreams? Or maybe just moving out of your hometown for the first time? On this episode we're talking about moving to a west coast city. We interviewed Tucker Rivera, rising bed-room pop artists who chased his dreams of becoming making it as a musician all the way to LA (and wrote a great song in the process). We talked about his song West Coast...

Welcome to SZN 3 and the beginning of The Soundtrack of Your Twenties. This season we are adding more stories to the lyrics, interviewing artists in the "making it" stage of their career about the stories behind their lyrics as well as music fans "making it" in their twenties. To start off this season I reminisced on the beginning of this podcast, how the show started, and how...

Vietta is a student at USC who is exploring her sound, production techniques, and her 20s in her recent EP "Brain is God". We had the most interesting conversations on the concept of making it as a musician today, the mood boards of her songs, and the euphoric feeling music can give you. Listen to Vietta's most recent EP "Brain is God" here ! Follow us on Instagram @altern...

The rebound you were looking for this Valentine's Day. . . we interviewed Mokes, a creator attending Vanderbilt University in Nashville. We talked about her new single, Forehead Kisses, collaboration with other college creators, and eating candy at the Dentist's office. Follow Mokes and listen to her new single ! Read more about the 20 yrs old guide to Valentine's Day and taking bac...

We interviewed the guys from Goodie Bag, a psychedelic rock band from Nashville (and no, they aren't named after the Still Woozy song, although very similar vibes) Many know them for their viral song Strawberry Shortcake (which has the most epic Grace Cline energy). We talked about their journey as a band, the music they are influenced by, and the 40+ unreleased songs they have.  As we are wr...

The Jonas Brothers of the South, Willie Pearl, come on the pod to talk about their story as a band, playing at a Nashville staple bar, Tin Roof, and of course their music. We got to sit down with their guitar player, Ben Murphy, to hear about the meanings behind their lyrics including their newest single, "Remind Me Every Time". Follow Willie Pearl on instagram to keep up with the band a...

Welcome back to SZN 2, this week we chatted with Sam Soto , a rising indie/electronic pop artist based in Nashville. In this episode we cover everything from Sam's background and the "emo catholic school genre" songs that inspired his career in music to the meaning behind his top hit "Cherry Coke Soda". Keep up with Sam on Instagram and be sure to give us a rating on Spoti...

Ever wonder what it's like to be a Singer/Songwriter in Nashville?  We got the chance to talk with Jesse Brady,  an artist who moved to the music city to pursue her dreams. We cover all topics including the inspiration behind her lyrics, the struggle of finding local gigs and sticking to original works, and of course Jesse's story and the Nashville music scene. Follow Jesse on Instagram...

You may recognize Cort from tik tok ( @cort_dingman ) from his guitar solos and remixes of covers, but you really haven't met Cort until you've heard his insightful songwriting. We sat down for an interview and talked about his new EP, The Window, and recent single Saphire. We even got to hear about his love for Hippo Campus the story behind his new single coming out in August, Willow, w...

On this episode of Alternative Music Lyrics Annotated we interviewed a quickly rising bedroom pop artist, Ryan Woods! Ryan just released his new debut album, King of the Basement, and we discuss  tracks on his debut album (including his hit track "Bad Texter") the young love and consequential heartbreak that inspired some of the tracks his new project that he is working on and some of th...

Welcome to Nashville!! On this episode I chatted with Aaron Martin of Okey Dokey in person at 6th and Peabody on the first stop of their four month long tour. We talked about songs off their most recent EP "Leaky Sealing", their song writing process, the Nashville music scene, and what cocktail one of their drinks would be. Aaron was very entertaining to talk with and embodied the classi...

To continue SZN 2 we interviewed another amazing surf rock artist, Larry, aka Rory A. Horodyasky about his debut album "S Ource". Hear about the meaning behind his name, the use of camel case with the song names, and the inspiration behind many of his tracks! Follow him on Spotify and Instagram to keep up with his music! Listen to this playlist to learn more about his sound and hear some...

Welcome to SZN 2! We had the honor of speaking with Conrad from Public Library Commute. His music will seriously take you to your happy place and is the perfect soundtrack for your summer. We dove into the meaning behind his singles You Been on My Mind and Summertime . We also chatted about his collaboration with other artists like HEALY and production using "world building". Listen to h...

Claire Ernst is a powerful singer songwriter who has been exploring her songwriting with her new single "American Dream". We talk about what is was like writing her first political song, the influence of social media on our lives, and the meaning behind her new single coming out. Follow Claire on Instagram to stay up to date with her projects! Recorded on 08.18.20 Send us who you're...

Interview with Racoma about their latest album "This Front Room" and their quarantine collaboration with Sofar Sounds. Learn more about the meaning behind their songs and lyrics and be sure to follow them to stay updated! Recorded on 07.22.20 Send us who you're listening to! Listen more on Instagram @soundtrackofyourtwenties TikTok @soundtrackofyourtwenties Youtube @SoundtrackOfYourT...

Nashville band Secondhand Sound dives deep into the meaning behind their four new singles coming out this summer: "I Know That You Don't Know", "Cam's Song", "Heart Heavy", and "Spending Time (wasting money)". These guys are incredibly fun to talk to and are quickly becoming one of Nashville's alternative rising acts. Follow them on instagram...

Columbus based band Cousin Simple comes on the pod to talk about the meaning behind their new singles "Honeybee", "Star Destroyer", and their unreleased track "We Know". This band is everything from The Strokes to Blink 182. They have a great sound and iconic stage presence. They are working on new music and growing every day, so be sure to stay connected because thes...

This week we interviewed Filler about the meaning behind their new single "Piece of You" and their second album Sky Parlor . Getting their start at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rock Off, this band is known for their live performances. Although with recent events restricting concerts, Filler is making the most of their time together by continuing to write and record. They have LOTS of n...

Interview with Moxie on their second album, Flow of Color. We discussed the meaning behind their lyrics and what color each track would represent. Stream their album to let their surf rock sound carry you into summer.  Follow them on instagram @moxietheband  Send us who you're listening to! Listen more on Instagram @soundtrackofyourtwenties TikTok @soundtrackofyourtwenties Youtube @SoundtrackO...

LAUNDRY DAY concert review and interview! If you like BROCKHAMPTON or Tyler the Creator, you'll love LAUNDRY DAY. This NY based band is redefining the boy band. They are musicians, songwriters, producers, and foodies! We talked about the meaning behind their songs, memories associated with tracks, and the concert experience. And of course, about food. Stream their new album HOMESICK for more....