Best Independentmusician Podcasts (2024)

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A Christmas Miracle (with Courtney Lynn, Quinn and Jeff) 17:43

1+ y ago17:43

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Song featured: Christmas Eve, written and performed by Courtney Lynn and Quinn. This week the whole Next Song on Deck crew is back together and they want to wish you Happy Holidays!!! And in the spirit of Christmas, Courtney Lynn and Quinn wrote a new original Christmas song and you're the first to hear it. From the NSOD team, have a wonderful holi…

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A Revolving Door of Artists (with Todd Johnson) 45:17

1+ y ago45:17

45:17

Song Featured: "Hot Damn" by Todd Johnson & the Revolvers This week, Jeffrey and Quinn welcome a friend and fan of the podcast, Todd Johnson of Todd Johnson & the Revolvers. He chats about his rotating band members, relinquishing control while recording his new album, his own podcast Making Noise with Todd Johnson, and he breaks down the inspiratio…

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From the Honeymoon Phase to the Marriage (with Ashes and Arrows) 54:49

1+ y ago54:49

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Song Featured: "Back To Your Body" by Ashes and Arrows Collaborative Cover: "Sailboat" performed by Ashes and Arrows with Courtney Lynn & Quinn Jeffrey and Quinn are back with an all new episode and brand new guest. This week they welcome the band members Ben, Ciaran, and Jonathan of Ashes and Arrows to the podcast. The guys chat about the band's f…

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Race Cars and Storytelling (with Reid Ferguson) 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

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Song Featured: "Midnight Curve" by Reid Ferguson Collaborative Cover: "My Sweet Annette" performed by Reid Ferguson and Courtney Lynn & Quinn It's a new episode with a new independent artist! This week, Jeffrey and Quinn welcome singer songwriter Reid Ferguson and chat about his unique country sound, his desire to play guitar (especially while bein…

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From Texas to Portland (with Renée Muzquiz) 41:31

1+ y ago41:31

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Song Featured: "All Night for You" by Renée Muzquiz. We're back with another independent music artist! This week Quinn and Jeffrey welcome Renée Muzquiz to the podcast to chat about her new album, her musical family, living in Portland, and more! Renée also breaks down the inspiration & production behind her song "All Night for You." To learn more …

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Songs of Wood and Stone (with Bobby Vaziri) 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

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Song Featured: "Sweet Virginia" by Vintage Harmonic Symphony Quinn and Jeffrey are back with an all new episode and another independent music artist! This week they welcome Bobby Vaziri of Vintage Harmonic Symphony (aka VHS) to the podcast to chat about the creation of the band's new album, his first time performing back in high school, finding the…

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You and Me [But Mostly Me] (with Fab the Duo) 41:05

1+ y ago41:05

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Song Featured: "ISFB" by Fab the Duo Next Song on Deck is back for it's SECOND year with Quinn and new co-host/producer Jeffrey! They welcome queer music duo Fab the Duo to the podcast to chat about finding their sound with Alt Rock, how Fab the Duo was created, and what it's like being a music duo AND a romantic duo. They also break down the inspi…

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Our One Year Anniversary (with Courtney Lynn & Quinn) 53:15

2y ago53:15

53:15

Song Featured: "Fire" by Courtney Lynn and Quinn This week is an EXTRA special episode because it is the one year anniversary of the podcast! To celebrate the occassion, podcast producer Jeffrey is taking over the reins as host to interview Courtney Lynn & Quinn! The three talk about the duo's coincedental meet cute, the big surprise on their first…

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The Universal Language (with Nicole Springer) 38:17

2y ago38:17

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Song Featured: "Good Time" by Nicole Springer Courtney Lynn & Quinn continue celebrating Pride month with Kansas City singer songwriter Nicole Springer. They chat about her early beginnings with music (singing at a pageant at age 4), meeting her co-writer while performing at a shopping center, her grassroots non-profit 'No Shame," and so much more!…

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Coming Out on ASKfm (with Holly Clausius) 38:34

2y ago38:34

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Song Featured: "Modern Nostalgia" by Holly Clausius Happy Pride Month! This week Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome Canadian singer songwriter Holly Clausius. They chat about her creating music remotely, other singer songerwriters that inspire her, her acculades from Tegan of Tegan & Sara, and much more! She also breaks down the story & production behin…

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Celebrating the Little Wins (with The Graes) 44:36

2y ago44:36

44:36

Song Featured: "Deep" by The Graes This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome fellow married music duo CJ and Cassie Grae, of The Graes, to the show. The couple chats about how they started dating, how they started playing music together, their love/hate relationship with social media, and they give advice to other independent artists. They als…

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Running Away with the Circus (with Kari Kirkland) 44:28

2y ago44:28

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Song Featured: "Jealous" by Kari Kirkland This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome independent artist Kari Kirkland. She chats about her first time on the trapeze, meeting Shelly Berg for the first time, and growing up with musician parents. She also breaksdown her cover of, "Jealous." To learn more about Kari Kirkland, check her out on her website…

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Expanding Genres (with Jack & Benny Lipson) 43:14

2y ago43:14

43:14

Song Featured: "Queer" by Jack & Benny Lipson This week Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome musicians, singer singerwriters AND twin brothers Jack and Benny Lipson on to the show. They chat about going on tour as babies while their mom starred in Evita, the role of the Beetles in their early lives, and they discuss the many genres their music they create…

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Romance in the Plaza Hotel (with Liam Forde) 40:46

2y ago40:46

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Song Featured: "When My World's in Tune" by Liam Forde This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcom old soul singer songwriter Liam Forde. He explains what cosmopolitan chamber pop is, his deep love and appreciation for New York City and its opulence, and he talks about his work as a voice teacher. Liam also breaks down the inspiration & creation behind…

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On Tour with Ozzy & Metallica (w/ Mad Gallica) 39:19

2y ago39:19

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Song Featured: "Souls on Fire" by Mad Gallica This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome multi hyphenate singer songwriter Mad Gallica (aka Dylan Louise). She talks about picking piano at a young age, her formal training, life on tour with rock legends and much more! She also breaks down the story & inspiration behind her song, "Souls on Fire." To le…

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Leaving a Tie Dye Stain (with Autumn Nicholas) 44:29

2y ago44:29

44:29

Song Featured: "Dealing" by Autumn Nicholas Collaborative Cover: "Human Nature" performed by Autumn Nicholas and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome Nashville singer songwriter Autumn Nicholas to the show. Autumn chats about her father and brother's influence on her, making experiences for her audiences, working with the …

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Mindfully Deep Diving (with MICVH) 44:38

2y ago44:38

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Song Featured: "Copper and Wine" by MICVH Collaborative Cover: "Good Kisser" performed by MICVH and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome MICVH to the show. They chat about how her father introduced music to her at a young age, her committment to being vulnerable and raw in her music, and she discusses her solo career, as w…

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Coffee, Books, and Tunes (with Courtney Puckett) 38:46

2y ago38:46

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Song Featured: "Broomstick" by Paper Wasps This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn frontwoman to the band Paper Wasps, Courtney Puckett. She chats about the many roles as a mother, music artist, school teacher and more! She also talks about her loves for books and how they inspire her work. She also tells us how she and her bandmates came up with the band…

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Poppin' Off on TikTok (with Mariah Counts) 44:38

2y ago44:38

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Song Featured: "Lost in the Sauce" by Mariah Counts Collaborative Cover: "Stay" performed by Mariah Counts and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome California singer songwriter Mariah Counts onto the podcast. She chats about realizing her passion for music doing The Titan Games with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, using TikTok …

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Music with Intention (with Nia J) 35:40

2y ago35:40

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Song Featured: "Hazy" by Nia J Collaborative Cover: "Feels Like" performed by AKITA and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome r&b singer and songwriter Nia J. She chats about her music career starting after a college talent show, what drew her to the piano, and talks about making music that helps others. She also breaks dow…

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The Gentlemanly Way (with Jay D. Jones) 41:15

2y ago41:15

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Song Featured: "Love Blvd" by Jay D. Jones This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome organic soul singer Jay D. Jones. He tells them about his early childhood exposure to music & Motown, his impeccable fashion style and his philosphy of always being a gentleman. He also breaks down the story & creation behind his song, "Love Blvd." To learn more abo…

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Faith In My Pen (with Nia Zhane) 36:28

2y ago36:28

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Song Featured: "Spark" by Nia Zhane This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome neo soul artist Nia Zhane on to the show. She chats about the meaning of her name, her musical style, therapy through writing, and more! She also tells them all about the creation, inspiration and details behind her song, "Spark." To learn more about Nia Zhane, check…

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Sampling Charles Manson (with Indigo Jo) 38:03

2y ago38:03

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Song Featured: "Clt" by Indigo Jo This week Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome rapper Indigo Jo to the podcast. He tells them all about where he's found influnce from, where his name came from and the list of heavy hitters he's performed with. He also breaks down the story & creation behind his song, "Clt." To learn more about Indigo Jo, check him out o…

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Shiny Pennies (with Striking Copper) 43:30

2+ y ago43:30

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Song Featured: "Turn out the Light" by Striking Copper Collaborative Cover: "You Make My Dreams Come True" performed by Striking Copper and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week Courtney Lynn & Quinn have their first in-person interview with twin frontwomen Allie and Jacquie Lee of the band Striking Copper. The ladies chat about being in a band with thei…

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A Guy Named Happy (with Ryan Armstrong) 38:32

2+ y ago38:32

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Song Featured: "Walk with Me" by Ryan Armstrong This week Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome singer songwriter Ryan Armstrong to the show. He chats all about how he got his nickname "Happy," his process and journey as a writer, and he gives us an update on his upcoming EP. Ryan also breaks down the story & creation behind his song, "Walk with Me." To le…

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A Butt For Every Seat (with Kyle Kelly) 38:21

2+ y ago38:21

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Song Featured: "Traveler's Getdown" by Kyle Kelly This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome Kyle Kelly on the show. They talk about Kyle's deep love for 70's and 80's country music, his music inspirations, and how a sports injury helped him pursue music, and they break down the story & learn about the creation behind Kyle's song, "Traveler's G…

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Network with Integrity (with Seven Day Haze) 43:27

2+ y ago43:27

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Song Featured: "Darkest Night" by Seven Day Haze Collaborative Cover: "Landslide" performed by Seven Day Haze and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome the frontman of the North Carolina band Seven Day Haze, Austin McNeill. He talks about catching the music bug at church, how his full time job and degree in business h…

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Goodbye 2021 (with Courtney Lynn and Quinn) 8:07

2+ y ago8:07

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This week, the Next Song on Deck crew is back together (again) to wish you a say goodbye to 2021 and wish you very happy New Year. And to top it all off, Courtney Lynn and Quinn (and Quinn's mom, Sarah) have a special treat for you at the end of the episode! Follow Courtney Lynn & Quinn on their website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Apple Music an…

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The Christmas Medley (with Courtney Lynn and Quinn) 5:34

2+ y ago5:34

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This week, the Next Song on Deck crew is back together to wish you a very Merry Christmas! And in the spirit of Christmas, Courtney Lynn and Quinn have a new song for you! Enjoy their Christmas medley! Follow Courtney Lynn & Quinn on their website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify For updates and information about the podcast, …

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A Christmas Album for Mom (with Todd Almond) 44:37

2+ y ago44:37

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Song Featured: "A Pony for Christmas" by Todd Almond Collaborative Cover: "River" performed by Todd Almond and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome Broadway star, singer songwriter, and composer Todd Almond. He chats growing up in a small town in Nebraska, pursuing his songwriting passions later in life, putting your…

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Yoda Speak (with Farewell Friend) 44:34

2+ y ago44:34

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Song Featured: "Birds in Flight" by Farewell Friend Collaborative Cover: "In the Arms of an Angel" performed by Farewell Friend and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome the front man of the band Farewell Friend, Tom Troyer. He shares about playing flute and trumpet as a kid, how is early writing was influenced by the…

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Leaning Into the Weirdness (with Ivamae) 44:23

2+ y ago44:23

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Song Featured: "Nope" by Ivamae Collaborative Cover: "Victim Of A Foolish Heart" performed by Ivamae and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome singer songwriter Ivamae to the podcast. She chats about finding music from her through her mom, being authentic to her "weird" self, and the journey to creating and releasing her fi…

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The Thanksgiving Song (with Courtney Lynn and Quinn) 3:27

2+ y ago3:27

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This week, the Next Song on Deck crew is taking a pause from interviews to spend the holiday with friends and family, but they didn't want to leave empty handed. Enjoy their version of "The Thanksgiving Song." Follow Courtney Lynn & Quinn on their website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify For updates and information about the p…

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Solid Dudes Makin' Music (with Deaf Andrews) 42:04

2+ y ago42:04

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Song Featured: "Knock On Wood" by Deaf Andrews Collaborative Cover: "All These Things I've Done" performed by Deaf Andrews and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn make room three members from the band Deaf Andrews. The guys (Nick, Mike and Andrew aka Kingsley) chat about their formation, music inspirations, their mutual lov…

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Shaky Floors (with The KNGS) 45:00

2+ y ago45:00

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Song Featured: "Marmelaide" by The KNGS This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome members from the band The KNGS. The guys chat about learning music at an early age, the band surviving the pandemic, yelling at each other (lovingly), frustrations in the recording studio, and they break down the story & creation behind their song, "Marmelaide." …

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Creating Pictures (with Kris Hitchcock) 44:21

2+ y ago44:21

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Song Featured: "Damned If I Don't" by Kris Hitchcock. Collaborative Cover: "Follow Me" performed by AKITA and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome singer songwriter Kris Hitchcock. He tells us all about working in Nashville as a songwriter, his current project "12x12", his recent move to Charlotte, NC, and he breaks …

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Thanks TikTok (with Eleri Ward) 45:26

2+ y ago45:26

45:26

Song Featured: "More" by Eleri Ward Collaborative Cover: "Children Will Listen" performed by Eleri Ward and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome actor and singer songwriter Eleri Ward. She chats about putting herself and her music out in the world, discovering her love for arrangement, finding her vocal styling, and …

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Better Off (with David Wimbish) 40:39

2+ y ago40:39

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Song Featured: "Get Lost" by The Collection This week hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome to the podcast the founder of music group The Collection, David Wimbish. He chat about growing up in a musical home, the formation and evolution of the band, making space for those who don't feel like they belong, and then he breaks down the story & creation b…

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Discovering Your Voice (with India Carney) 44:25

2+ y ago44:25

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Song Featured: "Human" by India Carney This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome singer extraordinaire, India Carney! She chats about growing up with music as a child, her time competing on The Voice, learning to say 'no', and she breaks down the story & creation behind her song, "Human." To learn more about India Carney, check them out on her…

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Crafting Unabashedly (with Phil Berman) 44:26

2+ y ago44:26

44:26

Song Featured: "Joie de Vivre" by Phil and the Flying Leap Collaborative Cover: "Don't Know Why" performed by Phil Berman and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome singer songwriter Phil Berman of Phil and the Flying Leap. Phil chats about storytelling with his music, his love of the gold age of musical theater, his tr…

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It's A Vibe (with Fred Lee IV) 44:47

2+ y ago44:47

44:47

Song Featured: "Don't Leave Me Lonely" by Late Night Special Collaborative Cover: "Otherside" performed by Fred Lee IV and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome frontman Fred Lee IV of the band, Late Night Special. He chats about finding music later in life, freestyling in the recording studio, the origin story of the…

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The Art of Simplicity (with Brit Drozda) 42:17

2+ y ago42:17

42:17

Song Featured: "I Don't Want to Dream Without You" by Brit Drozda Collaborative Cover: "The Story" performed by Brit Drozda and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome singer songwriter, Brit Drozda to the podcast. She tells them about background in classic piano, writing her first song for her grandpa, transitioning her music…

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Near Missed Opportunity (with Patrick Saint James) 44:41

2+ y ago44:41

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Song Featured: "Words" by Patrick Saint James Collaborative Cover: "It's A Sin" performed by Patrick Saint James and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn are going international for the very first time as they welcome Manchester, England based, Irish singer-songwriter Patrick Saint James to the podcast. He chats about rebran…

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Mainstage at FloydFest (with Abby Bryant) 41:27

2+ y ago41:27

41:27

Song Featured: "When I'm Gone" by Abby Bryant & The Echoes Frontwoman Abby Bryant, of Abby Bryant & The Echoes, joins Courtney Lynn & Quinn to talk about her music origin story, transitioning from DownTown Abby to Abby Bryant, performing at FloydFest, and her band's upcoming debut album Not Your Little Girl, which drops on October 15th. Then she br…

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From Childhood Pals to Collaborators (with Lawn Friends) 45:11

2+ y ago45:11

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Song Featured: "Come Inside, Por Favor" by Lawn Friends Collaborative Cover: "What A Fool Believes" performed by Lawn Friends and Courtney Lynn & Quinn On this week's episode, guests Lawn Friends (aka Mike Ramsey and Colby Dobbs) sit down with hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn to talk about their project Siesta Sands. Along with laughs, the guys talk abo…

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Finding Funk on Craigslist (with AKITA) 44:03

2+ y ago44:03

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Song Featured: "My Baby's Bad" by AKITA Collaborative Cover: "Tell Me Something Good" performed by AKITA and Courtney Lynn & Quinn This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn make extra room for this week's guests: AKITA, a seven member funk band from Charlotte, NC. The guys chat about their formation (thanks to Craigslist), making music for people to d…

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House Concerts (with JMEBROWN) 43:12

2+ y ago43:12

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Song Featured: "Stay In The Light" by JMEBROWN Collaborative Cover: "Redbone" performed by JMEBROWN and Courtney Lynn & Quinn Soul and r&b artist, JMEBROWN hops on the mic with hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn. He share about his first time performing at church, the evolution of his musical style & sound, working on his newly released album, and breakin…

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A Man and His Violin (with Emanuel Wynter) 37:50

2+ y ago37:50

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Song Featured: "Stained Red" by Emanuel Wynter Collaborative Cover: "Coming Home" performed by Emanuel Wynter and Courtney Lynn & Quinn Violinist and Singer Songwriter, Emanuel Wynter stops by the podcast to talk with hosts, Courtney Lynn & Quinn, about discovering the violin at an early age, finding his voice through poetry and breaking down the s…

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Pain Into Power (with X. ARI) 44:15

2+ y ago44:15

44:15

Song Featured: "She Knows It" by X. ARI Collaborative Cover: "Dream On" performed by X. ARI and Courtney Lynn & Quinn Queer Alt-Pop singer, writer, mental health & LGBTQIA+ advocate, X. ARI is our newest guest on the podcast! Hosts, Courtney Lynn & Quinn, chat with X. ARI about the mental health music festival she's creating, her girl group backgro…

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Loud Music in a Storage Unit (with The Mongos) 45:39

2+ y ago45:39

45:39

Song Featured: "Heartbeat" by The Mongos Collaborative Cover: "What's Going On" performed by The Mongos and Courtney Lynn & Quinn The indie/alternative rock trio, The Mongos, are the latest guests on the podcast. The guys chat with hosts, Courtney Lynn & Quinn, about their surprisingly effortless formation, finding their musical style, their most m…

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