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Professional drummer and host Eddy Barco explores the creative minds of notable musicians and professionals. Each conversation is un-planned, making for a genuine listening experience where we discover who artists are outside of their work. Just two people having genuine conversations about what matters to them.
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Livingston over Zoom video! LIVINGSTON is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter who is having an insane year. In March, he released his debut album A Hometown Odyssey, which has already amassed over 70 million streams on Spotify alone. (Check out lead singles “Last Man Standing” and “Shadow.”) He sold out his first-eve…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing GHØSTKID over Zoom video! "The biggest problem that art has nowadays is that it doesn't hurt anymore," says GHØSTKID vocalist and agent provocateur Sebastian "Sushi" Biesler. "Especially here in Germany, people are so afraid to push boundaries, to make art that makes you think and feel." By fall 2021, with the wo…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing VENUES over Zoom video! With their third album “Transience”, VENUES effortlessly pushes the boundaries of what is possible in modern metal. After two strong predecessors “Aspire” and “Solace”, oscillating somewhere between post-hardcore, alternative metal and metalcore, the Stuttgart-based band are finally tearin…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Kobra Paige over Zoom video! Kobra Paige releases the title track “Like No Other” off her debut solo album Like No Other to be released on August 30th. The title track, co-written with Lizzy Hale (Halestorm) and Joe Hottinger (Halestorm) alongside producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Halestorm, Alice In Chain…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Mergui over Zoom video! Emerging singer-songwriter Mergui, made his debut appearance on NBC’s TODAY Show on May 21st, to perform his single "Happy Now?". This track is the second single from his sophomore EP, Shadows of Blue, out now on Virgin Music/Saban Music Partners. Produced by industry icons like the legend…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Sam Tompkins over Zoom video! Highly acclaimed British singer-songwriter Sam Tompkins releases his eagerly anticipated debut album hi, my name is insecure via Republic Records. Also released today is his brand new single ‘almost killed me’. Listen to hi, my name is insecure HERE Listen to ‘almost killed me’ HERE …
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We had the pleasure of interviewing The Wild Things over Zoom video! Fast-rising UK quartet The Wild Things have released “Drunk Again”, the lead single from their sophomore LP Afterglow, set for release later in 2024. Co-produced by Pete Townshend, “Drunk Again” is the perfect soundtrack to a night out at the local dive and further cements The Wil…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Skylar Simone over Zoom video! In the dynamic realm of music, Skylar Simone emerges as one to watch, blending raw authenticity with impeccable control to create a sound that resonates deeply with audiences worldwide. The daughter of an NFL player, Skylar grew up in multiple cities, creating a unique mix of cultur…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing The Scarlet Opera over Zoom video! Soaring higher than ever, buzzing Los Angeles band The Scarlet Opera takes flight on their anticipated new Mirror, Mirror EP out today via SB Projects / Republic Records—listen HERE. Mirror, Mirror celebrates the band’s dramatic vocals, magnetic melodies, and stadium-ready swagg…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Letdown. over Zoom video! Alt-rock sensation Letdown. returns with yet another captivating and irresistibly catchy track. The Chicago/Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has unleashed his latest hit-you-in-the-feels single, “Raincoat”, released via Big Loud Rock. The song is the latest off…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Gina Alice over Zoom video! International star, accomplished pianist, and dynamic vocalist Gina Alice shares her debut single “Slo-Mo” available now. It stands out as her first release for Republic Records, following her recent signing to the label. Listen to “Slo-Mo” HERE. Known worldwide for her impressive inst…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing The Warning over Zoom video! The rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning, proudly present their much-anticipated new full-length album, Keep Me Fed [LAVA/Republic Records], out now! Listen HERE. Physical products are available at RepublicRecords.com, featuring CDs, vinyl, t-shirts, and fan packs [CD/…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Your Future Ghost over Zoom video! Your Future Ghost is the new synth pop/rock musical project of Billboard-charting singer/songwriter, musician and actress Kate Voegele and the multifaceted songwriter, producer, composer and actor Michael Grubbs. The duo first met on the set, acting in the popular CW hit TV seri…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing EKOH over Zoom video! Branded with the label of HEART HOP by loyal fans who saw something different in his style of hip hop. True emotional lyrics along with hard-hitting delivery, intricate production, and a high energy live show, Ekoh has something that hip hop music hasn’t seen in a long time, TRUE PASSION FOR…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Donna Lewis over Zoom video! The new album ‘Rooms With A View’ is a collaboration between celebrated singer and songwriter Donna Lewis and renowned electronic artist and producer Holmes Ives. More than just an album though, the record documents Donna’s year long journey through breast cancer: “Cancer was the un-i…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Evan Honer over Zoom video! Singer/songwriter Evan Honer recently released his new album Fighting For through Cloverdale Records. The release is the follow-up to his 2023 debut West on I-10, which was met with sudden acclaim through sheer organic connection with audiences, garnering millions of streams worldwide,…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Brooke Alexx over Zoom video! Rising pop starlet Brooke Alexx announced her anticipated debut album BIG MOUTH. Available everywhere on October 4, 2024, the project will introduce the world Brooke Alexx as she shares handpicked stories from her own life experiences through an honest yet lighthearted lens. Pre-save…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Chrissy Chlapecka over Zoom video! The princess of girlie pop, Chrissy Chlapecka just drreleased her highly anticipated debut EP Girlie Pop. The debut collection is quintessential Chrissy, with an explosion of joyfully queer and cheeky pop songs like “I’m Really Pretty” (Rolling Stone), sapphic cheerleader anthem…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing St. Lundi over Zoom video! At the age of 20, St. Lundi left his hometown of Hayling Island (off the coast of Portsmouth, UK), to follow his dream of becoming an artist. Employment opportunities were limited on ‘The Island’ and he whilst working in a petrol station and living with his grandparents, he left with un…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Marcagi over Zoom video! Singer, songwriter, and storyteller Michael Marcagi releases a new version of his breakthrough hit “Scared to Start” featuring Joy Oladokun via Warner Records. Oladokun contributes her trademark aching delivery which adds another emotional layer to the soaring anthem, which has ju…
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Interview with onlinedrawing (Jonah Matranga Returns)
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We had the pleasure of interviewing onelinedrawing over Zoom video! Jonah Matranga has been making music for over 30 years. A prolific artist, he has become an enduring institution in the scene with a devoted fan base, rich lineage, and varied music career. Jonah has often straddled the line between the underground and mainstream. He's worked with …
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Forest Blakk over Zoom video! Acclaimed singer/songwriter Forest Blakk announces The Love & Loss headline tour across North America with stops at Los Angeles’ The Troubadour, New York City’s Bowery Ballroom and more - see here for full tour routing. Blakk’s headlining trek follows his recent tour run with James A…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Myrath over Zoom video! With its incredibly personal, epic and beautiful progressive metal with Middle Eastern influences, Myrath has surely established itself as one of the most fascinating bands in the current international metal scene. Formed in 2001 in Tunisia, they are the voices of the revolution and combin…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing CLAY over Zoom video! Alt-pop artist CLAY (she/they) has released her new single and music video “Fade Away.” Written after a break-up, the restorative track speaks on trusting time to absorb the memories of a former lover, alleviating the emotional stress that comes with the process. Using nature as the antidote…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Lillian Hepler over Zoom video! Lillian Hepler tells the stories many of us are afraid of admitting. A dynamic and versatile pop artist, she weaves her own experiences into her songs, conveying the kaleidoscope of emotions she so deeply feels. In turn, her songs provide an insight into the openhearted and honest …
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We had the pleasure of interviewing SIPPY over Zoom video! SIPPY, hailing from Sydney, has quickly become an unstoppable force in the bass music world, renowned for her powerful beats and undeniable stage presence. With a steadfast dedication to elevating the electronic scene, she's left a mark on Australia’s nightlife, headlining the nation's most…
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Interview with Ferry Townes (Julia Returns!)
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Ferry Townes over Zoom video! Ferry Townes releases new single “T.G.F.K” (Thank God For Kyle) via Licorice Pizza Records. The track is Julia Gargano’s second release following “Be Here” under her new project Ferry Townes. An ode to her best friend, “T.G.F.K” includes a breathtaking chorus composed of isolated, la…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Judah & the Lion over Zoom video! “Floating in the Night,” the follow-up to “Great Decisions,” Nashville crossover folk heroes Judah & the Lion (Judah Akers and Brian Macdonald) double down on the post break-up anger – but stretch towards forgiveness. The soul-baring new single is from their forthcoming album, Th…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing RAEGAN over Zoom video! New York-based, queer experimental alt-pop artist RAEGAN releases her highly-anticipated debut EP, FUCK RAEGAN. Her first full-length EP, the project debuts her as a rising, multi-faceted creative force to be reckoned with. At its core, FUCK RAEGAN is an unpredictable, theatrical, and inno…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Great Good Fine Ok over Zoom video! LA-via-Brooklyn synth-pop sensation Great Good Fine Ok has unveiled their latest musical endeavor, EXIST EP, via Nettwerk. The EP features the new single/music video “Led Me To You,” propelled by an infectious groove and soaring vocals. The EXIST EP features a collection of col…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing MISSIO over Zoom video! Personally, MISSIO is the union of two longtime friends and creative kindred spirits. Musically, MISSIO is a living and breathing entity with a mind of its own. Communally, MISSIO is a movement of fans worldwide attached to the sentient artistry of those creators. The acclaimed Austin, TX …
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We had the pleasure of interviewing The Glorious Sons over Zoom video! The Glorious Sons, renowned for their chart-topping hits and captivating live performances, are poised to make an impact on the musical landscape once again with the release of their new album, 'Glory'. With a distinct roots rock feel, the 10-track project is out now via Warner …
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Bobbi Storm over Zoom video! Inspirational R&B and Hip-Hop artist Bobbi Storm is one of the industry's top artists to watch in 2024. Starting her music career as a corporate wedding singer, Bobbi is poised for a promising future, highlighted by her top charting debut single "We Can’t Forget Him" which hit 1 milli…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Gossip over Zoom video! Indie-pop rebels Gossip have made a triumphant return with their highly anticipated Album, Real Power, marking their first album in over a decade. Alongside the album comes focus track "Give It Up For Love," via Ultra Records/Sony Music Entertainment. The album marks a reunion with acclaim…
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Interview with John Smith (John Returns!)
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We had the pleasure of interviewing John Smith over Zoom video! Though he was dubbed the future of folk music by Pentangle’s John Renbourn, singer-songwriter John Smith’s unique synthesis of styles puts him halfway across the Atlantic. He once made an album driving round the Deep South, recording out of the boot of his car; but his new record The L…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing SHAED over Zoom video! Genre-defying band SHAED announces their new album Spinning Out out June 7th via BMG. Pre-save the album HERE. The band also released their new single “Rocket in the Sky.” The album comprises eleven songs exploring themes of family, love, and growth. Over years of writing, recording, and pr…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Hood. over Zoom video! Rising pop star, Zach Hood recently released his single, "how to change a tire”. This single is like no other for Zach, it shares a vulnerable side in his songwriting. He shares his story on “how to change a tire” that “When I was 8 years old my dad left. It was my first heartbreak. Wh…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing L.A.B. over Zoom video! New Zealand reggae band L.A.B. recently released their brand new album, L.A.B VI. After a steady schedule of releasing their first five albums within a five year span, L.A.B VI arrives after an almost two year-long period of writing, recording, tweaking & finessing what is possibly their s…
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Interview with Kill the Lights (Moose Returns!)
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Kill The Lights over Zoom video! Certain bonds cross any and all borders and boundaries. Kill The Lights harbor this kind of connection between them. Even though you’ve got Michael “Moose” Thomas [drums] and Jason “Jay” James [bass] in Bridgend, Wales, James Clark [vocals] in Minneapolis, MN, Jordan Whelan [guita…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Bokassa over Zoom video! Over ten songs and 30 minutes, Bokassa is as diverse as ever on their new full length “All Out of Dreams”. The power trio offers everything from riffy stoner metal in "Bradford Death Squadron", almost progressive skatepunk in "No More Good Days", 45 seconds of metallic hardcore in "Everyo…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Reconciler over Zoom video! Reconciler is a band from Atlanta, GA who first amplified in the summer of 2016. Harkening to a sound alternately Southeast and East Bay, they released their debut LP, Set Us Free, in February of 2019 to critical acclaim from punk and Americana outlets alike. The band spent 2019 playin…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Keith Wallen over Zoom video! BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist KEITH WALLEN will drop his latest solo album Infinity Now on May 3 via Rise Records. Wallen has shared the video for "The Wolf”. " 'The Wolf' is a song and a concept that I felt a lot of us can identify with," Wallen says. "We've all known those people tha…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing H3RIZON over Zoom video! With their dazzling harmonies and overwhelming chemistry, H3RIZON—Bernie, Gabby, and Tiara—are ready to inspire. The trio are the first Australian girl group, and the first Asian-Pacific girl group, to be signed to Epic via a joint venture with RZ3 Recordings. With the release of their fi…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Lucy Walsh over Zoom video! American singer-songwriter, actress, writer, and daughter of The Eagles's Joe Walsh, Lucy Walsh, is excited to release her most significant project to date, her book 'Remember Me As Human' which is a tribute to her family and a book of passion and love. It includes her Grandparents' WW…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Maya J over Zoom video! Maya J, the multi-talented artist, actor, songwriter, and musician, has released her latest single, "Chills." This melodic R&B-pop gem, enriched with jazz elements, showcases Maya J's unique songwriting prowess and smooth, sensual vocals. Written and co-produced by Maya J herself, "Chills"…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Dela Kay over Zoom video! Alt-Pop sensation Dela Kay recently released her latest single, "IDWTAY" (I don’t wanna think about you) – an anthem delving into the complexities of modern dating. The track explores the relatable concept of a "situationship," where one decides to move forward with a new connection, yet…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing William Elliott Whitmore over Zoom video! William Elliott Whitmore is taking things into his own hands with Silently, The Mind Breaks, his first album released through his newly formed Whitmore Records. He had the following to say of his new venture: "I'm proud to be sharing this with the world through our litera…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Nelson Freitas over Zoom video! After teasing us with two sensational singles, the Cape Verdean icon Nelson Freitas has released his long-awaited seventh album Black Butterfly via AWAL. A revelatory new record featuring a star-studded line-up of producers and songwriters, Black Butterfly is a masterful fusion of …
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Hunter Metts over Zoom video! Hunter recently released his new single, "Somehow You're Always There", via Position Music. It will be featured on his upcoming album, out this year. Hunter says on the track, "I was able to pour my heart into ‘Somehow You're Always There’, finding therapy in crafting a tribute to my…
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Hungover over Zoom video! Orlando, FL-based pop-rock band Hungover has released eleven new tracks as the latest installment in their discography. Ahead of the album release, the band shared three singles - Out of Body, Reunion, and Shake It Off. "'When It Touches the Heart, Everything Resolves' evolves the pop-fo…
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