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The Test PressTTP Ep. 11 - Gnat (Nat Rezek), Singer/Songwriter & Multi-InstrumentalistMusic, at its core, is a sonic expression of human emotion. Be it sadness, elation, or yearning, it’s a transmission to us from the artist, of how they were feeling when they made it, or at a certain point in time. Most music can convey the intended emotions, and some music can even transport us to the artist’s world for a moment. But, at least in my experience, few artists can truly make you FEEL exactly what they felt. One of those rare artists is Gnat, the stage name of Nat Rezek, an indie/folk singer-songwriter based out...2025-07-221h 25The Test PressTTP Ep. 10 - Josephine, Producer/Singer/Songwriter/EntrepreneurIt’s imperative, in modern times, for musicians to be a jack of all trades. With ever shrinking revenue from traditional avenues, we’re being pushed to do more and more to keep our careers afloat. This is a challenge that Josephine was made for: she’s a producer, singer, songwriter, polyglot, disruptive entrepreneur, amateur carpenter, and literally too many other things to list. While she maintains a subtle air of mystery, you still feel like you know her after talking to her, and undoubtedly walk away with a new friend.Josephine’s music combines a variety of diffe...2025-07-0857 minThe Test PressTTP Ep. 9 - Rainbow City Park, NorCal Indie Rock BandIndie rock is a crowded field these days. It’s difficult to cut through the noise; the literally thousands of new indie tracks uploaded each day. Social media, the tool artists rely on to reach new fans and break their music, is overrun with peers trying to accomplish the same goal. While it’s genuinely sad people’s hard work gets reduced to 3 second sound-bites, there quite literally isn’t enough time in the day to listen to every hopeful artist’s pitch for fandom. However, a few months prior to this interview, I heard a song while scro...2025-06-251h 07The Test PressTTP Ep. 8 - Alex Ray, Singer/Songwriter & YouTube PersonalityAlex Ray has already lived multiple, vastly different (and successful) lives. After graduating Valedictorian of her law school and working in the “Big Law” system, she decided to upend it all and pursue music and content creation full time. After just a couple of years, she’s already cultivated a dedicated community on YouTube, been taken on by a manager to assist with her music career, and released a handful of incredible songs that have taken her to some big stages. Her music, similar to her life thus far, takes vastly different worlds and combines them; she blends pop and tr...2025-06-101h 26The Test PressTTP Ep. 7 - June Swoon, Indie-Rock Singer/SongwriterIt's no secret that The Test Press are fans of elite lyricists. So, this week was extra special, as indie rock/alt-country singer-songwriter and self proclaimed Maxxinista June Swoon graces the guest chair before she hits the road for her upcoming "Can't Grow Flowers on a Rolling Stone" Tour in June and July. In the interview, she confesses her love for being "esoteric", explaining her tendency towards philosophical lyrics laced with metaphors that both inspire deep contemplation and paint vivid pictures. These pair well with the often moody instrumentation June crafts to complete her soundscapes, that draw i...2025-06-031h 43The Test PressTTP Ep. 6 - Izzy T, Pop-Rock Singer/SongwriterThis episode, Brylan sits down with Izzy T, a pop-rock singer-songwriter from the UK, known for her hard-hitting yet meaningful tunes that masterfully blend pop, hard rock, blues, and hip-hop to create powerful tunes often centered around female empowerment. Izzy discusses how overcoming bullying in her childhood lead her to become the powerful artist, activist, and woman she is today. The pair also discuss her musical influences such as Christina Aguilera, Bullet For My Valentine, and Eminem. They even take a quick detour to discuss Izzy's love for boxing (and its superiority to soccer), and weigh in on the...2025-05-2856 minThe Test PressTTP Ep. 5 - Lindsay Young, Composer & Singer/SongwriterThis week, Brylan dives into the mysterious craft of film scoring with multi-award winning composer Lindsay Young, who elevates films with her unique blend of hard hitting yet emotional scores. They discuss her approach to finding the perfect sounds for a filmmaker's visuals, her favorite scores that inspire her, and even how Jack Black inadvertently helped her find her way to the art form. Also, Brylan puts Lindsay's ear for mood to the test with a game of "Settle The Score".Aside from being a decorated composer, Lindsay is also a self-produced singer/songwriter who creates modern...2025-04-301h 06The Test PressTTP Ep. 4 - Halo Kitsch, LA Based Pop-Rock StarHow would you get by with No Money & No Friends? Brylan sits down with LA Pop-Rock star and secret Taylor Swift fan Halo Kitsch to find out, and discuss Halo’s unique brand of introspective, smart, yet relentlessly catchy tunes. Halo reveals the early influences that shaped her trademark sound and how she pulls from her own life, struggles, and hopes & fears to craft her songs, with a deep dive into the inspirations behind three of her tracks; “No Money & No Friends”, “I Knew Not To (Fall for You)”, and her latest single, “Between Your Teeth”. Brylan and Halo also...2025-04-071h 14The Test PressTTP Ep. 3 - Natalie Brice, Composer of White Rose: The MusicalBrylan sits down with composer, pianist, teacher, and Chinese food enthusiast Natalie Brice to talk about her critically acclaimed musical "White Rose: The Musical", currently playing from now till April 13th at the Marylebone Theatre in London, England. White Rose tells the story of a group of student activists in 1940s Germany who distribute literature challenging the Reich's propaganda. In the episode, Natalie elaborates on the intensive process of writing the music for the show (including writing an entirely new song at the last minute), adjusting to the bizarre experience of watching others perform your work, and...2025-03-141h 05The Test PressTTP Ep. 2 - Impulse BangsOn this episode of the pod, host Brylan May chats with Los Angeles based indie/noise rock band Impulse Bangs! Tune in to hear them discuss the creative process, musical influences, and some highlights from their catalogue, including the recently released album "Best Supporting Actress". Also, the band squirm in their seats facing the choice of either answering some VERY uncomfortable questions or eating some unholy foods in a round of "Bad Taste"!Impulse Bangs pulls from a variety of different genres and influences to assemble energetic, catchy and delightfully noisy indie rock, culminating in their most...2025-02-281h 12The Test PressTTP Ep. 1 - Oliver ChavezHost Brylan May sits down with Oliver Chavez, lead guitarist of indie rock band The Framers and lone mastermind behind the post-hardcore/spoken word project Your Albino Shadow. The pair discuss Oli's beginnings as a guitarist and songwriter, their mutual love of My Chemical Romance, and the two records Oliver worked on last year; "I'm Feeling Fine!" by The Framers and "What Resembles a Grave But Isn't" as Your Albino Shadow. Also, Brylan tests Oli's BS detector with some "Find The Fake" trivia of ridiculous band names and song lyrics.Listen to The Framers' most recent album, "...2025-02-1359 min
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaThe Summer of Keeping Secrets by Jill LynnPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/721258 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Summer of Keeping Secrets Author: Jill Lynn Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 35 minutes Release date: June 25, 2024 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: "With humor and heart, Jill Lynn explores the power of family, the complicated nature of love, and the price we pay for things left unsaid. An unforgettable read from a standout voice in romance.” —Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Songbirds For fans of Denise Hunter and Susan Mallery, a captivating story about a single summer that could compl...2024-06-2505 min
Unlock the Magic of Words with Free AudiobookSummer of Keeping Secrets Audiobook by Jill LynnListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 721258
Title: Summer of Keeping Secrets
Author: Jill Lynn
Narrator: Tanya Eby
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:35:12
Language: English
Release date: 06-25-24
Publisher: HarperCollins
Genres: Fiction & Literature, General, Contemporary Women, Family Life
Summary:
"With humor and heart, Jill Lynn explores the power of family, the complicated nature of love, and the price we pay for things left unsaid. An unforgettable read from a standout voice in romance.” —Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Songbirds
For fans of Denise Hunter and Susan Mallery, a captivating story...2024-06-259h 35
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenThe Summer of Keeping Secrets by Jill LynnPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/721258 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Summer of Keeping Secrets Author: Jill Lynn Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 35 minutes Release date: June 25, 2024 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: "With humor and heart, Jill Lynn explores the power of family, the complicated nature of love, and the price we pay for things left unsaid. An unforgettable read from a standout voice in romance.” —Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Songbirds For fans of Denise Hunter and Susan Mallery, a captivating story about a single summer that could...2024-06-2505 min
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenThe Summer of Keeping Secrets by Jill LynnPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/721258to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Summer of Keeping Secrets
Author: Jill Lynn
Narrator: Tanya Eby
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 35 minutes
Release date: June 25, 2024
Genres: Contemporary Women
Publisher's Summary:
"With humor and heart, Jill Lynn explores the power of family, the complicated nature of love, and the price we pay for things left unsaid. An unforgettable read from a standout voice in romance.” —Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Songbirds For fans of Denise Hunter and Susan Mallery, a captivating story about a single summer that could compl...2024-06-259h 35
Rural Revival73 | Daric and Jill O'Neal of JMercantile and Alley Poyner Macchietto ArchitectureWe’re in Red Oak, Iowa (pop. 5,415) this week on the podcast with Daric and Jill O’Neal of JMercantile and Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture. We’re talking all things community revitalization and development - including expanding Daric’s architecture company from the city to a small town, and Jill getting to bring her dream of a design and home decor shop to life, from a pop up to a storefront and now even more. Now they’re making a space for future entrepreneurs to be able to explore their dreams and are focused on making the most of their town...2019-11-1451 min