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Music Matters!Angry Blackmen Interview: Chicago, Movies, and The Legend of ABM - Music Matters #148As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #148, Mario Sosa sits down with Chicago based duo Angry Blacken, for an interview their first nationwide tour, their relationship with music critics, their new project 'The Legend of ABM', Paul Thomas Anderson , and more!!! Be sure to check out Angry Blackman's music using the link below!⯁ Check out Angry Balckmen's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5wgdXBYakv0C8v0b6...
2024-10-0819 min
Music Matters!Wilter Interview: High School Basketball, The Chaser EP, and Creative Process - Music Matters #147As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #147, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Wilter, for an interview about his approach to songwriting and production, working with Boxtrod and Deloyd Elze, moving from New York to Los Angeles, his visual EP for 'chaser', and more!!! Be sure to check out Wilter's music using the link below!⯁ Check out Wilter's music: https://open.spotify.com/ar...
2024-09-301h 22Music Matters!Makeout Music Interview: Housing the Most Exciting Music Community in LA - Music Matters #145As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #145, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based venue owners / music managers Makeout Music, for an interview about the original concert venue, discovering Deloyd Elze, the value of artist development, building and curating a sense of community, and more!!! Be sure to check out Makeout Music using the link below!⯁ Check out Makeout Music! :https://www.makeoutmusic.co
2024-09-252h 26Music Matters!Golda May Interview: Say it Back, lawsuits, and anxieties - Music Matters #144As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #144, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based singer songwriter Golda May, for an interview about her new album 'Say it Back", her writing and production process, getting sued for spilling a cup of water, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Golda May’s music using the link below!⯁ Golda May's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/37twl......
2024-09-191h 16Music Matters!Jerod interview: Big Green, Finding Community, and Trying Everything - Music Matters #146As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #146, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Jerod, for an interview about moving to LA when he was 17, Harcourt Paloma, growing up in the Bay Area, his latest single Big Green, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Jerod’s music using the link below!⯁ Jerod's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4146930tdIlTQDWfJy1mOU⯁ https://linktr...
2024-09-131h 29Music Matters!Mexican Slum Rats: Headlining Tour, Growing up Together, New LA Punk Scene - Music Matters #142As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #142, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based band Mexican Slum Rats, for an interview about their roots in backyard house shows, their first headlining tour, growing up in the valley, people getting offended by their name, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Mexican Slum Rat’s music using the link below!⯁ Mexican Slum Rat's Music!: https://open.spot...
2024-09-111h 57Music Matters!Deloyd Elze Interview: Family, Fishing, moving from Florida to LA - Music Matters #141As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #141, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Deloyd Elze, for an interview about his debut single fishing, Makeout Music, growing up in Florida and moving to Hollywood, his debut double single Junebug / HighPraise, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Deloyd’s music using the link below!⯁ Deloyd Elze's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/74ERN......
2024-09-062h 38
Music Matters!Anderson Hao Interview: Building Community, Theatre, & Fleeing Home - Music Matters #140As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #140, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Anderson Hao for an interview about her recent release out of slogans, her approach to songwriting, pop music, Harcourt Paloma, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Anderson’s music using the link below!⯁ Anderson Hao's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ld59...⯁ https://linktr.ee/AboveTheBridge⯁...
2024-09-031h 27
Music Matters!Justin Tuell Interview: The Story Behind Real Name - Music Matters #139As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #139, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Justin Tuell for an interview about his debut single Real Name, his time at UC Davis, the positive effects of Therapy, Tik Tok Live, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Justin’s music using the link below!⯁ Justin Tuell's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3qtfbZWcK9ImZcIpnQsnEA⯁ https...
2024-08-301h 51
Music Matters!Estelle Allen Interview: strange creature, 2hollis, & Elden Ring - Music Matters #138As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #138, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Estelle Allen for an interview about her latest release Strange Creature, familial bonds, Gen Z cancelling Eminem, unionization, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Estelle Allen’s music using the link below!⯁ Estelle Allen's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tjDBUi44p9i0zsZQW01o4⯁ https://linktr.ee/Abo...
2024-08-262h 53
Music Matters!Maisie May Interview - Gratitude, Vulnerability, and Flirty Masochist: Music Matters #137As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #137, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Maisie May for an interview about her upcoming EP Flirty Masochist, creating in New York vs LA, vulnerability with her songwriting, Harcourt Paloma, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Maisie May’s music using the link below!⯁ Maisie May's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YyWc6vw5CgNO7sDdgA6tq
2024-08-241h 14
Music Matters!Hollis Howard & Zach Michel Interview: Bingo Gazingo & Beating Stagnation - Music Matters #136As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #136, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musicians Hollis Howard, and Zach Michel, for an interview about creative collaboration, The Shaggs, meeting in Russia, Raccoons, and more!!! Be sure to listen to James Mantis’s music using the link below!⯁ Hollis's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/38SGcqf6cMSdDxd4t6SuFqZach's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/arti...
2024-08-211h 33Music Matters!James Mantis Interview: Music is a great way to make people happy - Music Matters #135As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #135, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician James Mantis for an interview about his most recent EP James, his origins as a bassist in a Raegae band, his approach to production, early musical influences, and more!!! Be sure to listen to James Mantis’s music using the link below!⯁ James Mantis's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HzRh...
2024-08-181h 09Music Matters!8rae Interview: I don't know what Im doing but Im going to figure it out - Music Matters #134As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #134 , Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician 8rae for an interview about his origins in the Orange County Hyperpop scene, vulnerability within his songwriting, waiting tables, working at studios, and more!!! Be sure to listen to 8raes’ music using the link below!⯁ 8raes Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0eTyCf1MdrRtX7OSY0vcAP?autoplay=true⯁ https...
2024-08-101h 13Music Matters!The High Curb Interview: Pay your own way - Music Matters #133As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #133, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based singer Ed Moreno of the band The High Curbs for an interview about his the current state of the Los Angeles punk scene, creative burnout, the realities of being in a touring band, the bands annual festival Happy Daps, and more!!! Be sure to listen to The High Curbs’ music using the link be...
2024-08-081h 12Music Matters!Dogwater Interview: Fun in Whatever Shape that Takes - Music Matters #132As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #132, Dante Pellegrino sits down with San Francisco based band Dogwater for an interview about his the current state of the Bay Area music scene, throwing shows in Cam's backyard, the origins of Dogwater, the new bluesier sound of the band, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Dogwaters’ music using the link below!⯁ Dogwaters Music!: https://open.spotify.com/arti...
2024-08-071h 22Music Matters!Hadji Gaviota Interview: a Guide to the Real New York Music Scene - Music Matters #131As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #131, Dante Pellegrino sits down with New York based musician Hadji Gaviota for an interview about his YouTube channel, Bay Area rappers, the different burroughs of New York, Unc to Jit scale, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Hadjis’ music using the link below!⯁ Hadji Gaviotas Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4eX6XMjx0GK6eCr59261Q7⯁ https...
2024-08-041h 33Music Matters!Presence Interview: Anxiety, Toxic Masculinity, & YouTube Fame - Music Matters #130“Presence Interview: Anxiety, Toxic Masculinity, & YouTube Fame - Music Matters #130”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #130 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Camarillo based musician Presence for an interview about his upcoming project, Jack Johnson, blowing up at the age of 15, anxiety, and more!!! Be sure to listen to 818 Sukis’ music using the link below!⯁ Presence's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Pq3b64hsWb48FjF...
2024-07-191h 57
Music Matters!Bobby from The Shed: "DIY with a Facelift" - Music Matters #129“Bobby from The Shed: "DIY with a Facelift" - Music Matters #129 ”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #129 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Bobby, who owns and operates The Shed, for an interview about the realities of running a venue, the current state of DIY, sneaking into festivals, the origins of The Shed, and more!!! Be sure to listen to check out The Shed's Instagram using the l...
2024-07-111h 02
Music Matters!Frank Pellegrino: A Tale of Two Pellegrino's - Music Matters #101“Frank Pellegrino: A Tale of Two Pellegrino's - Music Matters #101”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #99.5, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Frank Pellegrino for an interview about Nu Metal, Music Festivals in Avocado Fields, Sparkling Water and more!!! Be sure to listen to Frank Pellegrino’ music using the link below!⯁ Frank Pellegrino Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Aa0s66Efl3C...
2024-07-031h 00
Music Matters!Grave Secrets: The Most Unserious Generation - Music Matters #127Grave Secrets: The Most Unserious Generation- Music Matters #127 As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #127 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based band Grave Secrets for an interview about Joyce Manor, Happy Daps, the sauna, their upcoming tour with Death Lens, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Grave Secret's music using the link below!⯁ Grave Secrets Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kY...
2024-06-221h 23
Music Matters!Eli Holland Interview: The Story of His Debut Single "Sisyphus" - Music Matters #126Eli Holland Interview: The Story of His Debut Single "Sisyphus" - Music Matters #126 As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #126 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Pittsburgh based musician Eli Holland for an interview about his debut single "Sisyphus" moving from the Bay Area to Pittsburgh, video games, artificial intelligence, and more! Be sure to listen to Eli’s music using the link below!⯁ Eli Holl...
2024-05-231h 49
Music Matters!DrownMili Interview: Dont get caught up in the fight -Music Matters #125DrownMili Interview: Dont get caught up in the fight -Music Matters #125As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #125 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician DrownMili for an interview about film school, social media, video games, artificial intelligence, and more!!! Be sure to listen to DrownMili’s music using the link below!⯁ DrownMili's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3iotJxO373ylhqoStDSmY6⯁...
2024-05-231h 10Music Matters!“Wes Patrick: Die Trying- Music Matters #124 ”“Wes Patrick: Die Trying- Music Matters #124 ”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #,124 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Wes Patrick for an interview about film school, social media, video games, artificial intelligence, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Wes Patrick’ music using the link below!⯁ Wes Patrick's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7usRCDCEwBR7ZMg48VTCnE⯁ https://linktr.ee...
2024-05-191h 27Music Matters!Devon Again: How to take a Leap of Faith - Music Matters #123Devon Again: How to take a Leap of Faith - Music Matters #123As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #123 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Devon Again for an interview about nuance, musical theatre, leaps of faith, college, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Devon Again's music using the link below!⯁ Devon Again's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xz2...
2024-05-151h 30
Music Matters!Ari Rivera: We want to pay Respect to Music - Music Matters #122“Ari Rivera: We want to pay Respect to Music - Music Matters #122 ”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #122 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Ari Rivera for an interview about his new EP, Harcourt Paloma, 21 Pilots, their Makeout Music residency, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Ari’s music using the link below!⯁ Ari Rivera's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/arti...
2024-05-091h 15
Music Matters!"bēd: Live Music is meant to be an Experience -Music Matters #121”"bēd: Live Music is meant to be an Experience -Music Matters #121”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #121 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician bēd for an interview about the so cal music scene, touring with Beach Goons, the stimulus checks, Happy Daps, and more!!! Be sure to listen to bēd’s music using the link below!⯁ bēd's Music...
2024-04-2955 minMusic Matters!Keni Can Fly Interview: Mushrooms, AI, & 'Basquiat' - Music Matters #120Keni Can Fly Interview: Mushrooms, AI, & 'Basquiat' - Music Matters #120As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #,117 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Keni Can Fly for an interview about psychedelic mushrooms, , new music, artificial intelligence, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Keni’s music using the link below!⯁ Keni Can Fly's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iRA9E...
2024-04-171h 27Music Matters!Offrip Interview: Fight the Machine - Music Matters #119“Offrip Interview: Fight the Machine - Music Matters #119 ”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #99.5, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based music management trio Offrip, for an interview about their original house in New Orleans, the future of the music industry, video games, artificial intelligence, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Offrip's roster of musicians using the links below!⯁ Cisco Swank's Music...
2024-04-112h 00Music Matters!AYUSH interview: Starting your Music Career after College - Music Matters #118As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #118, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Ayush for an interview about orange juice, parkour, reading, science fiction, and more!!! Be sure to listen to 818 Sukis’ music using the link below!⯁ Ayush's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fpnEWsbU7hKS0Jfpt5mZE⯁ https://linktr.ee/AboveTheBridge⯁ Buy one of the Music Matters mugs we were...
2024-04-031h 46Music Matters!Belaganas Interview: Biggest Band in the World - Music Matters #117"Belaganas Interview: Biggest F*****G Band in the World - Music Matters #117"As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #99.5, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Belaganas for an interview about they're Arizona roots, opening a venue in their basement, life on the road, the effects of the pandemic, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Belaganas’ music using the link below!⯁ Bela...
2024-04-011h 32
Music Matters!Keni Can Fly Interview: Mushrooms, AI, & 'Basquiat' - Music Matters #117"Keni Can Fly Interview: Mushrooms, AI, & 'Basquiat' - Music Matters #117"As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #,117 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Keni Can Fly for an interview about psychedelic mushrooms, , new music, artificial intelligence, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Keni’s music using the link below!⯁ Keni Can Fly's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iRA9E...
2024-03-2201 min
Music Matters!Mike Saatchi Interview: Gospel Hyperpop & Finding God - Music Matters #116Mike Saatchi Interview: Gospel Hyperpop & Finding God - Music Matters #116 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based hyperpop gospel artist Mike Saatchi for an interview about God, the current state of the undergroud, positivity wave, hyper-gospel, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Mike Saatchi's music using the link below!⯁ Mike Saatchi's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ogix...⯁ https://linktr.ee/AboveTheBridge⯁ Buy one of the Music Matters mugs we were sippin’ out of! https://www.abovethebridgemusic.com/p...⯁ ATB Merch! https://www.abovethebridgem usic.com/shop⯁ Supp...
2024-03-121h 21Music Matters!SAIAH: The Music Industry is a Funny Place - Music Matters #115SAIAH: The Music Industry is a Funny Place - Music Matters #115As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #114, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician SAIAH for an interview about the importance of leading with love, dealing with loss, their parents, working with Overcast. ⯁ SAIAH's music: https://too.fm/bb0dbld⯁ https://linktr.ee/AboveTheBridge⯁ Buy one of the Mu...
2024-03-0659 min
Music Matters!Pertinence: Live in Your Gift - Music Matters #114“Pertinence, Show them Something Larger than Life Music Matters #114 ”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #114 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Pertinence for an interview about screenagers, Ricci Wynne, the court of public opinion, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Pert's music using the link below!⯁ Pertinence's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1uCXC0T5m3qkDOfpdtar9N⯁...
2024-02-272h 01
Music Matters!SAIAH: The Music Industry is a Funny Place - Music Matters #114SAIAH: The Music Industry is a Funny Place - Music Matters #114As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #114, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician SAIAH for an interview about the importance of leading with love, dealing with loss, their parents, working with Overcast. ⯁ SAIAH's music: https://too.fm/bb0dbld⯁ https://linktr.ee/AboveTheBridge⯁ Buy one of the Mus...
2024-02-201h 02
Music Matters!Ellie Williams: Live Cinema, Finding Yourself, & Technology - Music Matters #113Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #113, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Ellie Williams for an interview about the USC music scene, the effects of social media, comic books, fish, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Ellie’s music using the link below!⯁ Ellie William's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5iHLw...⯁ https://linktr.ee/AboveTheBridge⯁ ATB Merch! https://www.abovethebridgem usic.com/shop⯁ Support AboveTheBridge on Patreon! / abovethebridge -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video Edited by: Mario SosaFeaturing: Dante Pellegrino and Ellie Will...
2024-02-151h 42
Music Matters!Hef Stradamus: How to Become an A&R - Music Matters #112Hef Stradamus: How to Become an A&R - Music Matters #112 As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #112 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based A&R and music industry professional Hef Stradamus, for an interview about moving to LA to pursue the music industry, his humble beginnings in sports journalism, living in a house with eight other people, the death of artist development, his n...
2024-02-061h 43
Music Matters!Live2 (McClain Portis): Building the Music Industry of Tomorrow - Music Matters #110Live2 (McClain Portis): Building the Music Industry of Tomorrow - Music Matters #110 As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #,110 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Live2 founder and creator, McClain Portis, for an interview about discovering TikTok, discovering Em Beihold, Tai Verdes, Pertinence, Noah Flourish & Chase Paves, artist development, gum ball machines , film school, and more!!! Be sure to check out Live2 using the link below!
2024-01-233h 15
Music Matters!Yung Nugget/Andrew Garden: from Meme Rapper to Rockstar - Music Matters #109Yung Nugget/Andrew Garden: from Meme Rapper to Rockstar - Music Matters #109 As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #109 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Andrew Garden for an interview about both of his musical projects Andrew Garden, and Yung Nugget, type beats, rebranding, social media, making music in high school, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Andrew Garden’ music using the lin...
2024-01-161h 21
Music Matters!Rubber: Storytelling over everything - Music Matters #108Rubber: Storytelling over everything - Music Matters #108As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #108 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Rubber for an interview about living in Philadelphia vs LA, putting out music after covid, delivering weed, their new EP Bag, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Rubber’s music using the link below!⯁ Rubbers Music!: https://open.spotify.com/arti...
2024-01-091h 15
Music Matters!Wakai: Some People Scream, Some People Talk - Music Matters #107⯁ Wakai's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5id04zWscpprjAk5py8fkx⯁ https://linktr.ee/AboveTheBridge⯁ Buy one of the Music Matters mugs we were sippin’ out of! https://www.abovethebridgemusic.com/product-page/music-matters-mug⯁ ATB Merch! https://www.abovethebridgemusic.com/shop⯁ abovethebridgemusic.com⯁ Support AboveTheBridge on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/AboveTheBridge-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Video Edited by: Mario SosaFeaturing: Dante Pellegrino and WakaiMusic Matters is executively produced by the talented Mario Sosa! Follow him here:https://www.instagram.com/themariososa/Curated and distributed...
2024-01-031h 56Music Matters!Frank Sativa: brownboy, Kansas Music, Tik Tok Culture, and more - Music Matters #106As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #106 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Kansas based musician Frank Sativa for an interview about Yuno Miles, his new album brownboy, recording in the desert, his first time flying, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Frank Sativa's music using the link below!⯁ https://linktr.ee/AboveTheBridge⯁ Buy one of the Music Matters mugs we were sippin’ out of...
2023-12-271h 14
Music Matters!Yoshi T: a Life in Love with New York Music - Music Matters #105Yoshi T: a Life in Love with New York Music - Music Matters #105As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #105 Dante Pellegrino sits down with New York based musician Yoshi T. for an interview about music school, working in restaurants, Kendrick Lamar, his new EP HOW TO GET BACK, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Yoshi Ts’ music using the link below!⯁ Yoshi T's Musi...
2023-12-231h 13
Music Matters!Cheridomingo: Physical Media, Stage Fright, and Local Band Scenes - Music Matters #104Cheridomingo: Physical Media, Stage Fright, and Local Band Scenes - Music Matters #104As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #104, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Alex, and Anthony, Ventura based band Cheridomingo, for an interview about physical media, having stage fright, favorite concert memories, the So Cal indie scene, and more!!! Be sure to listen to 818 Sukis’ music using the link below!⯁ Cheridomingo Music!: https://open.s...
2023-12-1758 min
Music Matters!Israel's Arcade: Coachella Valley's Proudest Son - Music Matters #103“Israel's Arcade: Coachella Valley's Proudest Son- Music Matters #103”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #103, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Israel's Arcade for an interview about his debut album, growing up in Coachella, radical empathy, Mr. Funkhauser, and more!!! Be sure to listen to 818 Sukis’ music using the link below!⯁ Israel's Arcade's Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6oK49LR87YwFND...
2023-11-301h 34
Music Matters!Eleanor Kingston: Anxiety, Failure, and Delusional Self Belief - Music Matters #102“Eleanor Kingston, Anxiety, Failure, and Delusional Self Belief - Music Matters #102”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #,102 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Eleanor Kingston for an interview about living with anxiety, moving to Los Angeles, pursuing a career in music while attending college, and more!!! Be sure to listen to 818 Sukis’ music using the link below!⯁ Eleanor Kingston's Music!: https...
2023-11-2855 min
Music Matters!Dreamhead Music sucks and we don’t like him - Music Matters #100"Dreamhead Music sucks and we don’t like him - Music Matters #100"As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #100, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based music curator, and content creator, Dreamhead Music, for an interview about and more!!! Be sure to check out Dreamhead Music via the link below! ⯁ Dreamhead Music! https://www.instagram.com/dreamhead.music/?hl=en⯁ https://linktr...
2023-11-1455 minMusic Matters!818 Suki: Beating the Odds- Music Matters #99.5“818 Suki: Beating the Odds- Music Matters #99.5”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #99.5, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician 818 Suki for an interview about film school, social media, video games, artificial intelligence, and more!!! Be sure to listen to 818 Sukis’ music using the link below!⯁ 818 Sukis Music!: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JCmrtCnqZEvgzCeHuYy7y⯁ https://linktr.ee/AboveTheBridge⯁ Buy...
2023-10-171h 36Music Matters!Free The Youth: Embracing the DIY Style- Music Matters #99“Free The Youth: Embracing the DIY Style- Music Matters #99”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #99, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based band Free The Youth for an interview about diy, house shows, starting a movement, subjectivity, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Free The Youths’ music using the link below!⯁ Free The Youths Music!: https://linktr.ee/freetheyouth?utm_source=linktree...
2023-10-101h 30Music Matters!Buppy: "Being Uncomfortable Sucks" - Music Matters #97“Buppy: Pure Passion-Music Matters #97”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #97, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Buppy for an interview about finding your sound, the state of hip hop, tough beginnings, the importance of live drums, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Buppys’ music using the link below!⯁ Buppys’ Music!: https://www.buppyfather.com/releases⯁ https://linktr.ee/AboveTheB...
2023-09-261h 34Music Matters!Suki and Friends: The Love of the Game - Music Matters #96“Suki and Friends: The Love of the Game #96”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #96, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Suki and some homies for an interview about listening to critics, fashion in music, manifesting, creativity, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Sukis’ music using the link below!⯁ Sukis’ Mu...
2023-09-192h 12
Music Matters!GOSH: Bonded Together by Music- Music Matters #95“GOSH: Bonded Together by Music- Music Matters #95”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #95, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based band GOSH for an interview about regular show, progressing as musicians, diy vs regular venues, small town scenes, and more!!! Be sure to listen to GOSHs’ music using the link below!⯁ GOSHs’ Music!: https://linktr.ee/Goshtheband?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
2023-09-121h 24
Music Matters!Moon Wave: The Art of Consistency- Music Matters #94“Moon Wave: The Art of Consistency #94”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #94, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Tracy based band Moon Wave for an interview about touring, stage fright, playing in college scenes, the typical struggles of a drummer, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Moon Waves’ music using the link below!⯁ Moon Waves’ Music!: https://lnk.bio/McN5 ⯁ Music Matters is sp...
2023-08-0852 min
Music Matters!NC7teen: Performing in Makeup, Music School & more - Music Matters #93NC7teen: Performing in Makeup, Music School & more - Music Matters #93 As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #93 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based singer/rapper/songwriter NC7teen for an interview about his upcoming in Santa Clarita, why he performs with makeup on, going to music school, being a hyper kid and more!!! Be sure to listen to NC7teen’s music using the...
2023-08-031h 04Music Matters!Lunar949: Trust the Process- Music Matters #92“Lunar949: Trust The Process- Music Matters #92 ”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #92 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician/songwriter Lunar949 for an interview about his production techniques, the power of feedback, sharing a vision, the creative process, and more!!! Be sure to listen to Lunar949s’ music using the link below!⯁ Lunar949’s Music!: https://linktr.ee/Lunar949?utm_source=linktree_p...
2023-07-251h 16
Music Matters!Willowake: A Young Persons' Industry - Music Matters #91“Willowake: A Young Persons' Industry-Music Matters #91 ”As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #91 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based band Willowake for an interview about their outlook on the industry, performance anxiety, musical influences, audience sizes, and much more!! Be sure to listen to Willowakes’ music using the link below!⯁ Willowake’s Music! https://linktr.ee/willowake?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
2023-07-191h 20
Music Matters!Curtis Waters: the BAD SON interview - Music Matters #90Curtis Waters: the BAD SON interview - Music Matters #90 As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #90 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician/producer/songwriter Curtis Waters for an interview about his sophmore album BAD SON, as well as his past experience with his song "Stunnin'" his time in North Carolina, Nepal, and much much more. ⯁ Stream BAD SON by Curtis Waters ! http...
2023-07-101h 17
Music Matters!Maddy Davis: "Hey Dad", & Graduating USC - Music Matters #88Maddy Davis: "Hey Dad", & Graduating USC - Music Matters #88As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #88 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician/producer/songwriter Maddy Davis for an interview about her new track "Hey Dad", her recent graduation at USC, her music roots in the world of New York EDM, her upbringing in New Jersey and much much more! Be sure to listen...
2023-06-021h 23
Music Matters!Chvppy: San Francisco, Concord, & The Importance of Local Music - Music Matters #87Chvppy: San Francisco, Concord, & The Importance of Local Music - Music Matters #87 As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #87 Dante Pellegrino sits down with San Francisco based musician/producer/songwriter Chvppy for an interview about his upbringing in San Francisco, gentrification in the city, local music, his work ethic, and much much more! Be sure to check out all of Chvppy's music using the link below!
2023-05-302h 02
Music Matters!DJ Day$: The Product of the Soundcloud Era - Music Matters #86As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #84 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based DJ, DJ Day$, where Day$ breaks down his origin story, talks about the up and coming underground rap scenes in California, DJing USC frat parties, and so much more.⯁ Music Matters is sponsored by our friends at Digi! Be sure to check them out for the most quality designer clothing in th...
2023-05-111h 59
Music Matters!Huron John: The Third Album, Moving to Nashville, Deleting Old Music, & More - Music Matters #85Huron John: The New Album, Moving to Nashville, Deleting Old Music, & More - Music Matters #85As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #85 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician/producer/songwriter Huron John for a interview about his upcoming third album, moving to Nashville, the complicated world of deleting your old music from the internet, learning to be flexible, his time in college, and...
2023-05-051h 16
Music Matters!Kid Lords: Menasce turns 21, and the Kid's debut album! - Music Matters #82Kid Lords: Menasce turns 21! - Music Matters #82As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured video essay. In episode #82 Dante Pellegrino sits down with San Jose rap collective and friends of AboveTheBridge Kid Lords for an interview about their new sonic direction, the second ATB show 'Family Ties', goals for the future and much much more! ⯁ Music Matters is sponsored by our friends at Digi! Be sure to check them out for...
2023-04-241h 42
Music Matters!James Droptop: The Building of Droptop TV - Music Matters #81James Droptop: The Building of Droptop TV - Music Matters #81As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #81 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Sacramento based rapper James Droptop for an interview about his crafting of his new show Droptop TV, the importance of community, flying cars, his inspiration in film/TV, the comedic element to his music and much much more! Be sure to check out all...
2023-04-231h 18
Music Matters!Morgen: "Make U Mine", Moving to LA, & Bravado - Music Matters #80Morgen: "Make U Mine", Moving to LA, & Bravado - Music Matters #80 As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured video essay. In episode #80 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based singer songwriter Morgen for an interview about her upcoming releases, brave driving, moving to LA and much much more! Morgen is a very bright star in the making, and is only making that more abundantly clear with every release.⯁ Music Mat...
2023-04-212h 14
Music Matters!luvc4: Breaking the Bay Area Bubble - Music Matters #79luvc4: Breaking the Bay Area Bubble - Music Matters #79As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #79 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Bay Area based hip hop artist luvc4 for a conversation about Thizzler and the effects it has had on the Bay Area, what it means to fall off, his upbringing, learning to put the work in and much much more! luvc4's brand new single "...
2023-04-061h 24
Music Matters!Nemo Lakes: All The Cool Kids Die - Music Matters #78Nemo Lakes: All The Cool Kids Die - Music Matters #78As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #78 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based, Texas born, multi-genre, producer, instrumentalist, rapper, & vocalist Nemo Lakes! In this interview Nemo Lakes & Dante Pellegrino discuss his debut project All The Cool Kids Die, his upbringing in multiple different states, the intentions behind each track on his new album, being...
2023-03-2438 min
Music Matters!Paco: everything is punk - Music Matters #77Paco: everything is punk - Music Matters #77As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #77 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based musician Paco for an interview about his humble upbringing in Saint Louis, changing his artist name, learning to use Tik Tok to promote his music, moving to LA, growing up as a first generation kid, his new EP CUATRO, and much much more! Be...
2023-03-221h 05
Music Matters!8400 Jet: Defining your Own Timing - Music Matters #76As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #76 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based, genre bending artist, 8400 Jet for an interview about the timing of success, his upbringing in multiple states, the genres of music that he makes, his inspiration from Kurt Cobain, being homeless, and much much more! 8400 Jet recently released the music video for his track "La noche" be sure to check it out using...
2023-03-212h 01
Music Matters!G Luné: Debut EP, Zane Lowe, & Going to Music School - Music Matters #75G Luné: Debut EP, Zane Lowe, & Going to Music School - Music Matters #75As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters! In episode #75 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based singer/songwriter G Luné for an interview about going to Berklee school of music, moving to LA, getting featured by Zane Lowe, her upcoming EP, and much much more! Be sure to check out all of G Luné's...
2023-01-2555 min
Music Matters!Monét Ngo & Lance Redeker: From the Bay to LA - Music Matters #73Monét Ngo & Lance Redeker: From the Bay to LA - Music Matters #73As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #73 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Monét Ngo & Lance Redeker, two Bay Area natives who recently moved to LA! This is the first interview we have done in our brand new studio is Los Angeles, California, and we are so excited to be back doing Music Ma...
2023-01-171h 44
Music Matters!We interviewed RaygoCray above the Golden Gate Bridge - Music Matters #72We interviewed RaygoCray above the Golden Gate bridge - Music Matters #72As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #72 Dante Pellegrino sits down with RaygoCray above the Golden Gate Bridge for an interview about using music as a coping mechanism, his childhood, emitting emotion through music, and much much more! Stream Ray's music via the link below!⯁ Music Matters is sponsored by our friends at Di...
2022-12-1638 min
Music Matters!Don Caprice: Turning Nothing into Everything - Music Matters #71Don Caprice: Turning Nothing into Everything - Music Matters #71As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #71 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Vallejo based rapper/producer/engineer/studio owner for an interview about how he began his studio in Vallejo California, his experience in college at UC Santa Cruz, his upbringing and culture, his experience navigating the music industry and much much more! Don Caprice is performing...
2022-09-261h 11
Music Matters!Darin Steele: "The More we Fight, the Harder it's Going to Be" - Music Matters #70Darin Steele: "The More we Fight, the Harder it's Going to Be" - Music Matters #70As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #70 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Sacramento based rapper Darin Steele for an interview about the differences between Sacramento and Oakland, how Eminem influenced his music career, the most important things about performing live, how he met STR!FEGVNG, and much much more! Be sure...
2022-09-231h 06
Music Matters!Gerald of BurdMGMT: The Man Behind the Scenes of the Bay Area Music Scene - Music Matters #68Gerald of BurdMGMT: The Man Behind the Scenes of the Bay Area Music Scene - Music Matters #68 As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #68 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Gerald Kirwan of BurdMGMT. If you are around the Bay Area music scene, odds are you have been to a show he has organized. From working at Brick & Mortar in San Francisco, to The New Parish in...
2022-09-1739 min
Music Matters!Kenzou: Exploring Musical Cultures, Brand Familiarity, & More - Music Matters #67Kenzou: Exploring Musical Cultures, Brand Familiarity, & More - Music Matters #67As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #67 Dante Pellegrino sits down with San Francisco based rapper/fashion designer Kenzou. for an interview about Different musical cultures, the modern state of hip hop. growing up on electronic music, his biggest musical influences, leading by example, working in business and much much more! Be sure to check out...
2022-09-071h 10
Music Matters!Isandro: The Music Industry Through the Eyes of the New Generation - Music Matters #66Isandro: The Music Industry Through the Eyes of the New Generation - Music Matters #66As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #66 Dante Pellegrino sits down with San Jose based artist/producer/engineer Isandro for an interview about being a student of the game, his knowledge of music marketing, his thoughts on the modern music industry, how he has used Tik Tok and editorial playlisting to his...
2022-09-021h 21
Music Matters!Fvbe: A 9 Year Musical Journey - Music Matters #65Fvbe: A 9 Year Musical Journey - Music Matters #65As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #65 Dante Pellegrino sits down with San Francisco based rapper Fvbe, for an interview about his nine year musical journey, being an honest artist, the origin of his name, the team that he works with and much much more! Fvbe has a new album out entitled Code Lyoko, be sure to stream...
2022-08-241h 03
Music Matters!iraya: From Street Busking to Playing Festivals - Music Matters #64iraya: From Street Busking to Playing Festivals - Music Matters #64As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #64 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Bay Area based rapper/singer/producer iraya for a conversation about his past busking, growing up in South San Francisco, the culture of the Bay Area, playing the Davis Cherry Blossom Festival, his upbringing with Karaoke and much much more! iraya has a new...
2022-08-091h 41
Music Matters!Korri Samaad: Navigating the Rap Game as a Member of the LGBTQ Community - Music Matters #62As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #62 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Bay Area based rapper Korri Samaad for an interview about his relationship with Marijuana, moving to LA and the Bay Area from New Jersey, his background as a child actor, how Nicki Minaj impacted his life, his upcoming shows, being a member of the LGBTQ community as a rapper and much much more! Korri Samaad has...
2022-07-1258 min
Music Matters!Kenzou. On Compassion, Fixing your Inner Problems, & Starting Grimrose - Music Matters #61Kenzou. On Compassion, Fixing your Inner Problems, & Starting Grimrose - Music Matters #61As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #61 Dante Pellegrino sits down with San Francisco based designer and musician Kenzou. for an interview about his clothing company Grimrose, the current state of fashion, the progression of Apple as a company, local vs global music, bringing people value, the fear of failure and much much more...
2022-07-061h 24
Music Matters!We Interviewed Pbaby In a Public Park - Music Matters #60We Interviewed Pbaby In a Public Park - Music Matters #60As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #60 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Bay Area based rapper/producer Pbaby for an interview about some heavy topics including, going to college in a different country, pursuing happiness in the modern world, problems with the modern school system, the differences and similarities between the Bay Area and LA, as...
2022-06-2353 min
Music Matters!Mackk: Create Something Crazy - Music Matters #59As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #59 Dante Pellegrino sits down with San Francisco based music video director/photographer/creative director Mackk, for a conversation about how he made his art into a living at 20, his creative process in photography, the DIY direction of music, why you should limit who you work with, the current state of San Francisco, and much much more! Be sure to support Mackk...
2022-06-191h 15
Music Matters!Afterthought: Understand Your Value - Music Matters #58As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters! In episode #58 Dante Pellegrino sits down with San Francisco based rapper/songwriter/show promoter Afterthought! The two discuss his friends and group, Family Not A Group, the accessibility of music making in the modern era, the rising rent in San Francisco, the current problems that the city of San Francisco faces, how COVID effected live music, the business of throwing shows, and much...
2022-06-151h 26
Music Matters!We Interviewed Miiir On Top of a Car in San Francisco - Music Matters #57We Interviewed Miiir On Top of a Car in San Francisco - Music Matters #57As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #57 Dante Pellegrino interviews San Francisco hip hop producer Miiir on top of a car in San Francisco! Miiir is one of the most exciting young producers in the Bay Area having worked with big Bay Area names like DEDESOSA, Mally Bo, 700Mandown, EBK Bckdoe, Verde...
2022-06-0800 min
Music Matters!Frenzii: Nothing Matters - Music Matters #56Frenzii: Nothing Matters - Music Matters #56As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #56 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Bay Area based melodic rapper Frenzii for an interview about how Juice WRLD influenced his music, his experience in school, his work ethic, his close relationship with his cousin VVSThomas, his future goals, and much much more! Frenzii has a music video out currently for his new track, "St...
2022-06-0340 min
Music Matters!VVSThomas: The Story of San Francisco’s Youngest Hip Hop Producer - Music Matters #55VVSThomas: The Story of San Francisco’s Youngest Hip Hop Producer - Music Matters #55As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #55 Dante Pellegrino sits down with San Francisco based hip hop VVSThomas for an interview about being sixteen and a hip hop producer, learning music theory, going to art school, creative influences, and pursuing your passion as a young person! VVSThomas has a great Youtube channel, be...
2022-05-1953 min
Music Matters!Lucky Lucci: Don’t Focus on the Failure, Focus on the Bounce Back - Music Matters #54Lucky Lucci: Don’t Focus on the Failure, Focus on the Bounce Back - Music Matters #54As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #54 Dante Pellegrino sits down with San Francisco based rapper Lucky Lucci for an interview about the struggles he has gone through in his short life, his health struggles, getting in a car crash, escaping a house fire, becoming a father, the importance of li...
2022-05-151h 50
Music Matters!TITOBANDITO & $AINT: The Idle Mind Is the Devil's Playground - Music Matters #53TITOBANDITO & $AINT: The Idle Mind Is the Devil's Playground - Music Matters #53As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #53 Dante Pellegrino sits down with TITOBANDITO & $AINT, as they both came home to the Bay Area from New York and Los Angeles respectfully. With them, we discussed what it was like moving from the Bay Area to New York and LA, their musical upbringings, what it is...
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Music Matters!SAMMY PLUTO: You're the Only Person you Got - Music Matters #52SAMMY PLUTO: You're the Only Person you Got - Music Matters #52As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #52 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Bay Area based rapper SAMMY PLUTO, for a conversation about overnight success, his upbringing, gaining respect in the music industry, curating a story through your music, and much much more! SAMMY's debut project drops tonight entitled "Forgotten Soul"! Be sure to stream the...
2022-05-0454 min
Music Matters!Mellay: Growing in Hawaii, Staying Balanced, and Social Media - Music Matters #51Mellay: Growing in Hawaii, Staying Balanced, and Social Media - Music Matters #51As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #51 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Bay Area based but Hawaii native rapper Mellay! The two discuss what it was like for Mellay growing up in Hawaii, how he grew up around very little hip hop music, the struggle of finding producers, learning through the internet, balancing priorities...
2022-05-0352 min
Music Matters!SVCHXCKY: The Story Behind His New Project, AMV (AUX MOVIE VIBES) - Music Matters #50⯁ We are so thrilled to announce our first ever concert featuring four of our incredibly talented friends performing at Brick & Mortar in San Francisco! Come catch Vida, Lance Redeker, Carego, & Ha Vay on May 29th 2022, DOORS OPEN AT 7:00, Buy tickets Here !https://www.ticketweb.com/event/vida-... Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #50 Dante Pellegrino has another conversation with SVCHXCKY! They dive deep into the inspiration and all of the background behind SVCHXCKY's brand new album entitled AMV (AUX MOVIE VIBES). ⯁ https://linktr.ee/AboveTheBridge⯁ aboveth...
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Music Matters!Omni!: The Hip Hop Trio who Made their debut Album in Their Car - Music Matters #49Omni!: The Hip Hop Trio who Made their debut Album in Their Car - Music Matters #49As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters! In episode #49 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Atlanta based hip hop trio Omni! via Zoom for an interview about how they make music in the back of their car, their debut album entitled DOPEBOYS, how they met in high school, the racism they experienced while...
2022-04-2750 min
Music Matters!Gore_irl: Everything is Nothing, Nothing is Everything - Music Matters #48Gore_irl: Everything is Nothing, Nothing is Everything - Music Matters #48As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #48 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Bay Area based rapper/producer Gore_irl for an interview about his experience with fatherhood, his job as a teacher, the progression of popular music, the 10,000 hours rule, why he makes music, and much much more! Be sure to check out the work...
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Music Matters!2xthevybe: Quitting Music is Impossible - Music Matters #472xthevybe: Quitting Music is Impossible - Music Matters #47 As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters! In episode #47 Dante Pellegrino sits down with San Francisco based rapper, 2xthevybe for a conversation about opening up for Joe Budden, becoming a father, going to school to become a studio engineer, instrumentalism in modern hip hop, working with SFA and much much more! Be sure to check out 2xthevybe's music using the...
2022-04-1935 min
Music Matters!Ambition & 81 Drew: Performing at prom, Throwing Shows, DayDream & More - Music Matters #46Ambition & 81 Drew: Performing at prom, Throwing Shows, DayDream & More - Music Matters #46As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #46 Dante Pellegrino sits down with South Bay Area based rappers/promotors/entrepreneurs 81 Drew & Ambition for an interview about how they throw concerts, performing at their highschool prom, opening up for UglyGod, making people happy, what DayDream is, the music they grew up on and much much more...
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Music Matters!Ha Vay: How Traveling the World Became Musical Inspiration - Music Maters #45Ha Vay: How Traveling the World Became Musical Inspiration - Music Maters #45As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured video essay. In episode #45 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Bay Area based indie pop band Ha Vay, for an interview about the way they have used Tik Tok, how traveling Europe influenced Lead Singer Mady, the differences between American and European school systems, being vulnerable while making music, and much much more! Ha...
2022-04-0758 min
Music Matters!Flyght Club: A Musical Leap of Faith, from India to LA - Music Matters #44Flyght Club: A Musical Leap of Faith, from India to LA - Music Matters #44As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #44 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based singer/songwriter/producer Flyght Club, for an interview about moving to Los Angeles from India, his production process, the popular of EDM music in India, moving forward, adapting to trends, how Tik Tok is affecting the modern...
2022-03-2249 min
Music Matters!10piece Tone & BossLife Big Spence: Collaborating, Literature, & Religion - Music Matters #4310piece Tone & BossLife Big Spence: Collaborating, Literature, & Religion - Music Matters #43As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #43 Dante Pellegrino sits down with Oakland/Richmond/Pinole/Berekely based hip hop artists 10piece Tone and BossLife Big Spence for an interview about religion, reading and literature, how they met as collaborators, the current state of hip hop production, bay area hip hop at large and much much...
2022-03-2053 min
Music Matters!young friend Puts Authenticity First - Music Matters #42young friend Puts Authenticity First - Music Matters #42As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable , accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters! In episode #42 Dante Pellegrino sits down with the self-proclaimed Canadian indie-pop cowboy young friend, for an absolutely amazing conversation! The two talk about a huge list of topics from the blow up of young friend's song "PINCH ME", the origins of his EP, why he switched from rapping to singing, his favorite albums...
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