This week I chatted with King Whale, a Charlotte-based artist and musician. With influences varying from Lupe Fiasco to Miles Davis, he’s blending styles and bending the rules with a plan to inspire. 

King Whale’s Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vFhKglzYKTztw9F7kEs69?si=sICYI0TDRg6nORuoI21S7Q 

Instagram: instagram.com/whaleisking 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@whaletheking?si=56Mcka3TarKgl8NX 

This week I chatted with Ele Ivory, a Nashville-based singer/songwriter and musician. With a passion for both words and music, she is constantly exploring what it means to be human with her piano-driven pop songs. 

Ele’s Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7k1QAD4VmZAlO7YJKht8mg 

Instagram: @eleivorymusic

TikTok: @eleivory

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lx-VGu5KxU 

This week I chatted with Alan Fiore, an indie folk rocker who weaves catchy pop melodies into acoustic instrumentals effortlessly. With a few years of EPs and singles under his belt, he’s hit the ground running and hasn’t stopped since.

Alan’s Links:

Spotify

Instagram

This week I chatted with Cati Landry, an LA-based singer/songwriter merging summer vibes from the beach and a free, traveling spirit. With music as the one true constant in her world, every song tells its own story. 

Cati’s Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

This week I chatted with Moy Cohen, a self-taught musician turned songwriter. Finding therapy in writing lyrics and crafting melodies, every track he writes feels close to home. 

Moy’s Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

This week I chatted with Serendipiti, an Australia-based singer/songwriter with a new indie folk flavor. Blending Lizzy McAlpine with Coldplay in a brand new way, her catalog is being built track by track into the perfect chill playlist. 

Serendipiti’s Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

This next week I chatted with The Inside Out, an alt rock band based out of Connecticut. Bringing a new take on indie rock with flavors from bands like The Killers, every song they drop will remind you of the good days with a hint of nostalgia. 

The Inside Out’s links:

Spotify

Instagram

YouTube

This next act is an authentic indie-pop duo that’s blending electronic beats with pop melodies and instrumentation. Covering all the bases from mid-day vibes to late night energy, they somehow manage to be both chill and energetic all at the same time.

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Nox Holloway’s links: 

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

This week I chatted with Grable Howie, an emerging alt-folk act based in Boston. Dissecting his own personal experiences and embracing life’s moments with everything he writes, he’s soon to be a true force to be reckoned with.

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Grable’s Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

This week I chatted with 700apart, a Swedish American indie pop duo whose story is like no other. Now a married duo with several projects under their belt, they’re taking both home countries by storm. 

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7000apart’s Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

Website

This week I chatted with Gabrielle Ornate, an indie artist who is fusing folk writing with pop hooks and rock instrumentals in a way that you’ve never seen before. A few years into her journey, she’s constantly crafting something new and exciting and sharing it with the world along the way. 

Gabrielle’s Links: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4wIf7ntnY2N7fLxe9BscXr?si=aFpq__8qTiWPv7pZrK3eqQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielleornate/

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/gabrielleornate

This week I chatted with Emily Sangder, a singer/songwriter who is on a mission to make music that feels like being outdoors. Writing songs from the crossroads of hope and heartache, she’s a true natural storyteller. 

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Emily’s Links: 

Spotify

Instagram

Website

This week I chatted with Bryce Fleming, an OC-born who’s music taste is as eccentric as it comes. Writing songs in styles that are all across the board, she blends her biggest influences into tracks packed full of feeling and lyrics that will hit you in just the right way. 

Bryce’s Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tySWArQA702tCflaM8n33 

TikTok: tiktok.com/bryce.l.fleming 

Instagram: instagram.com/bryce.l.fleming 

This week I chatted with Falky, a musical duo that’s constantly crossing into new genre territory. On a mission to deliver a new song every month of 2024, their catalog is constantly evolving into a more diverse conglomeration of their two different backgrounds and roots. 

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Falky's Links: 

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

This next artist is a pop rocker that’s covered a lot of ground across the central U.S.. With a laundry list of live show appearances and notable moments across her music journey, she truly is paving her own path. Welcome Shelby!

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Shelby’s Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

Website

This next act is a Connecticut-based trio delivering a mix of alternative, rock, and pop. Carrying you back to the turn of the century, they are keeping the sounds of bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Incubus alive in the current decade. Welcome Phatt James!

The band’s links: 

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

This next artist is an LA singer-songwriter. Blending pop and rock with emotive lyricism, she’s telling her story with every track. Entering a new stage of her journey, she’s bringing a fresh take and an even fresher sound to her music. Welcome Jordan!

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Jordan's Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

This next artist is a Canadian born and raised indie pop creative. Kicking off his journey as a drummer, and taking so many other steps along the way, it’s no question why his music perfectly combines many different genres. With so many releases out into the world, and just as many waiting to be released, there’s no stopping him on this journey. Welcome Malcolm.!

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Malcolm.'s Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

This next artist is a Virginia-born and Nashville-based singer/songwriter. Only a few songs in, she’s just kicking off and making a name for herself in the pop world. Welcome Kyra!

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Kyra's Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

This next artist is a Brisbane-based soulful force of nature. Blending pop with jazz and acoustic in an effortless way, she brings a sound that feels both classic and modern at the same time. Recently riding the release of her EP, she’s starting the year off beyond strong. Welcome Hazel Mei!

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Hazel's Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

This next artist is an Albanian pop & R&B songwriter based out of New York. After making waves back in her home country with international competitions, including Eurovision, she’s ready to make her impact here in the states. Welcome Wendi!

Wendi's Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

This next artist is a Nashville-based pop-country songwriter. With only a few releases out into the world, her journey is only now beginning, despite her long music history. Welcome Arianna!

Arianna's Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

Website

This next artist is a Seattle-based R&B singer/songwriter. Discovering her passion for music at a young age, she’s been following her greatest passion for several years and is on a mission to connect hearts and souls through the power of melodies. Welcome Gabrielle!

Gabrielle's Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

This week I chatted with Full Circle Boys, a high-energy west coast based boy band. Forming in 2021, they’re an up-and-coming group that the pop scene didn’t know it needed. Welcome Full Circle Boys!

Full Circle Boys’ Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YfeVLbLdLI28s03XYXfnJ?si=9UrWw4LlRkq8KNMvb6IKiQ 

TikTok: tiktok.com/fullcircleboys 

Instagram: instagram.com/fullcircleboys 

This next artist is an NYC-based singer/songwriter who teamed up with a Grammy-winning producer to release his first album. Taking inspiration from some of the songwriting greats, his music is timeless while still holding its ground in the modern music landscape. Welcome Ilan!

Ilan's Links:

Spotify

Instagram

TikTok

This next act is a self-described “genre buffet” exploring all kinds of sounds and ideas in each of their songs. With an overarching tone of self-acceptance, there’s something within their music anyone could get on board with. Welcome Isla June!

Isla June's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/18ioovgcBQpPVcUdRyGCe0?si=E3CTP9y0Qpi-N5tL66M1AQ

Instagram: https://instagram.com/islajunemusic

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/islajunemusic

This next act is a singer/songwriter duo with an indie pop flavor. Bringing in the heartwarming sentiment of folk melodies with their friendship-based collaboration, their music will bring you a new sense of connection. Welcome Axel & Lolo!

Axel & Lolo's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/66uREfgVhvjUiK3RXcTAdq?si=TqR6kJA_S92pfRLExq1kcg

Instagram: https://instagram.com/axelandlolo

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/axelandlolo

This next artist is a 23-year old singer-songwriter with roots in the Windy City. Now a Nashville indie rocker, her journey is starting to pick up speed. Welcome Grace!

Grace's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/33i07ALaC6xQq0AoSnJTN1?si=BGEmbr_wQqutiCf5d4eUtw

Instagram: https://instagram.com/gracesmiles

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@itsgracesmiles

This next artist was a girl band guitarist-turned-artist. Falling into the softer side of the pop world, her music is just what the doctor ordered. Welcome Ellie!

Ellie's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qtjqPzkyF1Nx3PQPnlbMZ?si=IEAmXDJtT7GcjkLwpuPIdg

Instagram: https://instagram.com/ellieburkemusic

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@ellieburkemusic

This next artist is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to genres. One-half of the folky-pop experimental project Linear Process, he’s now venturing into his own sound. Welcome Noah!

Noah's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4wxdZcbGLmsaXdywHLMSaq?si=00ejZU9URRu7vq86iESWKg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noah.r.reed/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noah.r.reed

This next artist is an LA-based singer/songwriter who started in Manhattan. Also very heavily involved in the world of cinema, she’s an artist in more ways than one. Welcome Exxy!

Exxy's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/19QCFflhLrWN7WVWk2Exsd?si=Tt6cEl-mTa2uPGJDZqX5QA

This next artist is up-and-coming in the South Carolina community. Riding the waves of a new album, she’s returned back to what she loves most. Welcome Mackenzie!

Mackenzie's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/09xKl7GjKOETUqTQFXqOr2?si=wsbb-2cLTfyi3PBDV-VFCg

Instagram: https://instagram.com/mackenziemorrowmusic

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mackenziemorrowmusic

This next artist is a Pennsylvania native and fellow North Carolina transplant. With a name inspired by what he strives for, it’s clear he’s making music from a very personal place. Striving for greatness with every move he makes, I don’t think anything will hold him back. Welcome Trev Truth!

Trev's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LHa45BI7kBZe7FCXBDpl0?si=wayp80dlTDuTbtoQNwzkwQ

Instagram: https://instagram.com/trevvtruth

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@trevxtruth

This next artist is an LA-based rocker who’s blending genres with every release. Writing songs from a very personal place and telling the story of his journey, he’s bringing new topics to the conversation. Welcome Morgan!

Morgan's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1RjfcdCj5sJahCRGdCxmjY?si=xqOnGWaXQuySkOyoP4sKJQ

Instagram: https://instagram.com/morganorthesound

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@morganorthesound

This week I chatted with Ky Bailey, a Philly native who can be found at the intersection of indie pop, folk, and rock. Two years into his journey and he’s finding home in his sound more and more with every release. 

Ky’s Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zRdgzB6Yd225myzA0VgJz?si=DVT742jxRY2pgwXl5Hgd4g 

TikTok: tiktok.com/.kybailey 

Instagram: instagram.com/ky.bxiley 

This next artist is the pop/punk mixture you didn’t know you needed. Retelling the stories of unfortunate dating situations and the 20-something lifestyle, every song takes you on its own journey. Covering all bounds in the world of emotions, you’re going to want to join her on this wild ride. Welcome Heather!

Heather's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tKV0xLmFr06L6kGhLeal7?si=_q-cYvOoT7qoAObmWGqUxg&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=copy-link&nd=1&_branch_match_id=1088209796786076885&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy7IL8lMq9TLyczL1ndOdfI0DfcwcXVJAgCUlsCWIAAAAA%3D%3D

Instagram: https://instagram.com/heathermaekathryn

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/heathermaekathryn

This next artist is a member of the UK alternative band OWES. Started in 2020, they’re hitting the ground running and building momentum following their debut EP. Welcome Harvey!

OWES' Links:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/40lg2snKlWmw3rah6jq8hR?si=JK3XNoroSN-Q0DuFXipbbQ&nd=1

https://www.instagram.com/officialowes/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialowes

https://www.officialowes.com/

This next artist is one-half of a London-based duo. With their backbone coming from fingerpicking and harmonies, they’ve reinvented folk rock in a whole new way. With only a handful of releases over the last few years, only time will tell where they venture next. Welcome Hannah of Gecko & the Bee!

Gecko and the Bee's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ucRfKaQDpzrLFu7vzSXs3?si=ZH521GzmTWSYZB20T4LmYA

Instagram: https://instagram.com/geckoandthebee

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@geckosunset

This next artist is a Nashville-based songwriter with a late 90’s and early 00’s influence. Combining the styles of alternative rock and indie pop, she is certainly making her mark all across the Music City. Welcome Quinn!

Quinn's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2oecXf3Z9p0UCr9AVDeFEP?si=mwU9SUCMRLappg_0PpjIBA

Instagram: https://instagram.com/moldyespresso

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@moldyespresso

This next artist is a Bay Area native with a passion for adventure. With multiple instruments in her arsenal, it’s clear she’s a contender. Covering all the bases in the indie pop world, you always know to expect something new and different. Welcome Maxine!

Maxine's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3m7b61n7lAtR554KpBx5y9?si=V2ldVuymQa-kE-inQ2z46A

https://www.maxineedmonds.com

This next artist is a Montreal-based indie pop songwriter and producer. Producing his own music since the age of 18, This next artist is a Montreal-based indie pop songwriter and producer. Producing his own music since the age of 18, he aims to connect with his audience with every song. Welcome Shayan!

Shayan's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6je6uWUQiFGFjGNwhTV532?si=q2FEmHBTTQ6r3sSpdjfUVw

Instagram: https://instagram.com/enlight.music

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@shayanisme

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@shayanmusicofficial

To celebrate our 50th episode, we walk back through our first year of interviews.

In honor of this milestone, we also created two playlists of all of our guests so far. Find them here:

One song & one song ONLY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2jn8PdAcWQT0tStu0Wq3w7?si=b0bab12e5fbb4a74

My favorites so far: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39vod7g5hUaCF7W20FXHor?si=7f99076f161c4074

This next artist is a Nashville based but Colorado native. Journeying through genres, he’s covered everything from EDM to indie rock. Welcome Luke!

Luke/Not Satire's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/67goppbU45oaP1HCLfpqU8?si=m2ZKSy5zQmi1H5s99-XTzw

This week's artist is a southern rapper lengthening his stride in the music scene. Rebranded after a decade, he has freshly evolved into quite a versatile style. Welcome 416dede!

416 dede's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2yHqGHIFW4cVa2j8Ndommx?si=CC63K7-XR7O_UdP4pdHuVw

Instagram: https://instagram.com/416dede

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/416dede

This next artist is a Tennessee-based folk/rock storyteller. Closing the gap between humanity and music, he wears his music on his sleeve. Still riding the wave of his latest project, he’s creating a unique space with every track he writes. Welcome Chase!

Chase's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3D0WxOMWV5kUfIr2ZdCQQW?si=3wfOZSvTSiqWi0sYIz8qwg

Instagram: https://instagram.com/chaycambul

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/chimmychungachase

This week I chatted with Ben Harris, a Sydney-based singer/songwriter who’s love for music is inherited from his father. Wearing hats both as a solo act and a band member, he’s chasing after his passion every way he can. 

Ben’s Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4axt2dvNUHIY2zlkAzW5fF?si=HOGeeVTQTpyvekiiRIoNdQ

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ben_harris_music 

Instagram: instagram.com/ben_harris_music 

This next artist is a rapper and producer from NYC. His work displays the journey of musical growth as he has put in over a decade into his music. A podcast host, poet, and performer, there’s nothing he can’t do. Welcome Mike!

Mike's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6T10X35C4KIpjTp94MMf8H?si=yxbP___hSD6oXNpXc1sJYA

Instagram: https://instagram.com/trmwbk

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/trmwbk

Website: https://trmwbk.wixsite.com/mysite

This week's artist is a pop singer/songwriter with a lyrical focus. Debuting in 2022 with a few tracks out in the world, it’s only the beginning. Welcome Elizabeth!

Elizabeth's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3M0IgxjFW2m1uoVXZXp0Qh?si=5PU7medmQJG7GL_nXkQmYQ

Instagram: https://instagram.com/elizabethannemusic

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/elizabethannemusic

This week's artist is up and coming in the R&B space. Taking inspiration from all eras of the genre, her sound is the perfect blend of all the household names. With a distinct voice to set herself apart, it’s only a matter of time before she’s reaching heights. Welcome STIA!

STIA's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DNH5shjuvzay1aPAfbOnj?si=2EcQbed1Q_-M2AcQb0hNEQ

Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialstia

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/officialstia

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@OfficialStia

This week's artist is a country-pop singer/songwriter who’s just getting started. Doubling as a visual artist as well, she’s constantly creating new works. With an EP on the way, we’ve only seen the surface of her storytelling. Welcome Christina!

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6YgH1IequRBlMWalMAebki

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