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Check out our sit down with Elliott Mags, aka M.A.G.S. ― a rising indie rock artist ― as we talk about his latest music video for his single "Beg", his upcoming album Say Things That Matter, black artists in the indie scene, growing up in Buffalo, and more. FOLLOW M.A.G.S.: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1EEbOYIZFHRuGEgL39cN3s?si=FKXcWgc4Tg-6e_eOylbG3A&nd=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

Check out our sit down with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alvin Garrett as we discuss his latest release, 'The Lightness of Love', finding his true musical voice, how he carved out a successful 20+ year career as both an artist and a songwriter, writing for big name artists like Joe and Kelly Rowland, and much more. FOLLOW ALVIN GARRETT: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QABVEiy2mFgIP...

Check out our sit down with rising actor, Anthony Keyvan, as we talk about his latest turn as Rahim in Season 2 of Love, Victor, his journey to becoming an actor, the importance of telling authentic LGBTQ+ stories, and much more. FOLLOW ANTHONY KEYVAN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonykeyvan/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2864800/ FOLLOW FRANCESCA ESCARRAGA: Twitter: https://twitter...

Check out our sit down with Emily Satterlee, CEO of ityDity, a fast growing, ingenious platform that helps connect songwriters find the perfect producer to bring their visions to life. We talk about the music industry, her own history in music and horror stories as a songwriter, how and why she built the platform, and much more. FOLLOW ITYDITY: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITYDITY/ Twitter:...

Check out our sit down with dani bby, as we talk to her about the release of her brand new single, "I Grew Up In LA," her rebirth as a sober artist, working with Kanye West on Sunday Service, the harsh realities of the pop industry, and more. 0:00 Who is dani bby? 3:00 dani bby as the rebirth of her sober self 7:39 Brutally honest songwriting 13:42 Working and creating with Tim Sonnefeld 16:31 Exp...

Recap of our live Zoom listening party with Rivals for the release of their latest album, 'Sad Looks Pretty on Me.' We jammed out, got insight into each song, talked about their creative process, and more. Check it out and be sure to give them a follow. Originally recorded: 3/20/21 0:00 Album release and COVID 5:08 How did they form as a band? 10:04 How all the little details elevate the whole 13:...

We're back talking about 'WandaVision', the Snyder cut, a never-before-seen Van Gogh, black Superman, the Grammys, and much more. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. --- TOPIC SUGGESTIONS, QUESTIONS, OR COMMENTS: podcasts@livinglifefearless.co FOLLOW US: https://livinglifefearless.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Check out our sit down with director Nicholas Manting-Brewer and cinematographer Feixue Tang as we talk about independent filmmaking and their short documentary, 'Lumpkin, GA' — a powerful examination of our immigration policies, private prison system, the American dream, and a small rural town trying to survive. WATCH LUMPKIN, GA: https://kanopy.com/product/lumpkin-ga-hidden-heart-american-immigr...

As we tie a bow on the incredibly weird year that was 2020, we recap its equally weird year in music. In a lengthy discussion that's full of notably left-field projects, we come to a consensus on our Top 25 Albums of the Year, and for the first time ever, we give an actual ranking to each pick. 00:01:45 – 2021 starting off with a bang 00:10:30 – How was 2020 overall for music? 00:16:10 – What are...

Check out our sit down with with world-renowned tenor, Jonathan Antoine, as we talk to him about his journey from a 'Britain's Got Talent' sensation to one of the world's bestselling tenors, how he developed his amazing voice, his love of Metal and Disney, his first Christmas album, 'ChristmasLand', upcoming live concert, and much more. Purchase tickets to livestream concert: https://onlocationliv...

Check out our sit down with rising jazz musician Mike Casey as we talk to him about his studio debut album Law of Attraction, his process in making it, his thoughts on the current resurgence of jazz in pop music, covering artists like Jay Z and Daniel Caesar, and more. FOLLOW MIKE: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/33KVH120xKsKhJncJcaoe2 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/mikecaseymusic?sub...

Recap of our sit down with Art Bell, the man who started Comedy Central, we talked to him about his recently released memoir, his journey through life, creating such a beloved channel, discovering talent like Bill Maher and Jon Stewart, and much more. Buy the Book: https://www.artbellwriter.com/ Follow Art: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/artbellauthor/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ar...

Originally Released: November 9, 2020 Recap of our live Zoom listening party with Cheeky, the self described bitch pop duo from Brooklyn, NY. We jammed out, got insight into each song, talked about their creative process, and more. --- Follow Cheeky: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/514VT2EXUMbmlwxdnbpHVm Bandcamp: https://cheekyband.bandcamp.com/releases Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...

We're back talking about the latest happenings including Bandcamp's new live streaming service, the weird Rudy Giuliani TV movie, #BoycottChappelle, the Gucci/Jeezy Versuz, Tyson vs Jones, and more. Lastly, we talk about the recent Grammys 2021 nominations and make our predictions for the winners and losers. 00:01:42 – Latest News: Bandcamp live streaming, Spike Lee’s Viagra musical, Rudy Giuliani...

We're back and joined by Dale Earnhardt JR JR to talk about their recently fully released Swish EP, their (and our) love for basketball, and all things NBA and the bubble playoffs just in time for the NBA finals. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. Follow JR JR: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VAxb3UskTNiHAK...

Recap of our sit-down with Josh Epstein of Detroit-born indie pop band, JR JR. They’ve been featured on Conan, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Sausage Party, 13 Reasons Why, and many more places. We talked about their upcoming basketball inspired 'Swish EP' that’ll coincide with the NBA’s return, their journey as a band, what they’ve been up to during this pandemic, a little Pistons trivia,...

We're back with special guest Benny Bing to talk about his latest art collection titled 'BLOOM,' which has recently released online. We get into his start in music, his unique art style, commissioning work for Dave Chappelle, having personal agency in the art world, taking back the narrative of the black experience, re-connecting the African diaspora, and much, much more. Check the full episode ou...

Originally Released: July 13, 2020 Recap of our live listening party with LA-based singer-songwriter Albon, as he premiered his latest EP: 'Other Nicities…' We jammed out, got insight into each song from the project, talked about the process behind his unique sound, and more. --- Follow Albon: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5QTcWD5FjcAJGIA2wv5eHs SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/loppaa...

Originally Released: June 22, 2020 Recap of our live sit down with rising artist, Dáreece Walker, to talk about his latest show, 'Black Fathers Matter | Series II.' We discuss the thought process behind the series, some of the techniques used to achieve the style, the public response to the exhibition, what he hopes to convey with his work, the prescience of the series in relation to current event...

Originally Released: June 16, 2020 Our wide-ranging talk with select artists about the current events and conversations being had around the country (and the world) and all things protest/political art. Featured Guests: Dáreece Walker: @artistdwalker | dareecejwalker.com Sara Z. Meghdari: @szmeghdari | szmeghdari.com Melvin Harper: @melvins.world | melvinharper.com Ventiko: @ventiko | ventiko.com...

We're back talking about the latest happenings including Tekashi 6ix9ine's predictable return, Joe Rogan's Spotify deal, our thoughts on 'The Last Dance', the release of our first digital art exhibition: 'Black Fathers Matter', and more. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:01:00 – R.I.P Little Richard 00:05:38 – Jo...

We're back with special guest Irvin Womack, a rising fashion designer and brand creator, and we're talking about his journey into fashion, the launch of Working Everyday, creating his first women's shoe and solo label, the struggles of launching and growing a business, and much more. Follow Irvin: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/redcupboi/ Working Everyday - https://www.instagram.com/working...

We're back with special guest Mike Stefansson, a sports anchor and storyteller, and we're talking about his start in journalism, the impact Covid-19 has had on the world of sports, and the rapidly changing future (or non-future) of traditional sports journalism. I also go into detail about my crazy journey home during the global lockdown. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts,...

We're back with special guest Bobby Jones Jr., a professional basketball, filmmaker, and all-around creative. We talk about the crazy journey basketball has taken him on, his love for storytelling, his connection with Will Harris, and his recently dropped mini-doc about his experiences of living through the first week of Italy's Covid-19 lockdown. Check the full episode out above and tell us your...

We’re back discussing the impact Coronavirus is having across the globe (particularly in the art world), Erykah Badu’s response to it all, and finish with a lengthy discussion about all the music that’s dropped this year; with extra attention given to Jay Electronica’s brilliant yet disappointing debut after 11-years of waiting. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments,...