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Songfacts PodcastSteve BardwilIn this episode of the Songfacts Podcast, we interview Steve Bardwil, who’s releasing his debut album Nothing But Time - a soulful, genre-blending record produced by 11-time Grammy winner Joe Chiccarelli. With tracks like “Wonder of It All,” Bardwil brings a reflective, heartfelt sound that’s clearly rooted in real experience.
What makes his journey even more compelling is the path he took to get here. Before stepping into the studio, Steve spent over 20 years as chief counsel for Disney films, managing legal affairs for some of the biggest productions in Hollywood. But eventuall...
2025-04-3033 min
Songfacts PodcastFifth Annual Holiday Songs SpecialFor our 5th Annual Holiday Episode, we’re keeping the festive spirit alive with a special treat for you. We’ve invited some of our friends from across the Pantheon Network to join the celebration and share their favorite holiday songs.From deep dives into rock history to quirky musical explorations, these podcasts each bring a unique perspective to the songs we love. You’ll hear from:
Play That Rock n’ Roll
What Difference Does It Make
The Barenaked ABCs Podcast
I’m in Love with That Song
Prisoners of Rock n Roll
Get ready t...
2024-12-1823 min
Songfacts PodcastNoel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary | InterviewNoel Paul Stookey is a legendary figure in American folk music. As one-third of the iconic trio Peter, Paul, and Mary, Noel helped shape the soundtrack of the 1960s, delivering timeless hits like "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and "If I Had a Hammer." Beyond the trio, his solo career has been equally impactful, notably with "The Wedding Song (There Is Love)," a piece that has become a staple at countless ceremonies worldwide.In recent years, Noel has continued to innovate. His latest projects include "Neworld Sampler," a collection featuring collaborations with fellow artists, and "Fazz: Now & Then,"...
2024-11-2033 min
Songfacts PodcastSongwriter Mike Stoller of Leiber & Stoller | InterviewLegendary songwriter Mike Stoller, of the songwriting team Leiber and Stoller, is speaking with us in this episode. Together with Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller wrote a breathtaking number of classics for Elvis Presley, The Coasters, The Drifters, Peggy Lee, LaVern Baker, Ben. E. King, and more, including "Jailhouse Rock," "Hound Dog," "Santa Claus Is Back in Town," "Stand By Me," "Love Potion #9," "Yakety Yak," "Kansas City," "Poison Ivy," "Along Came Jones," "Bossa Nova Baby," and so many more. Although Jerry passed in 2011, Mike continues the duo's legacy and is still actively working. Songfacts Podcast host Stephanie R. M...
2024-01-2426 min
Songfacts PodcastOteil BurbridgeYou won't find many bass players on the jam band scene more respected than Oteil Burbridge. He's best known for his time in The Allman Brothers Band, where he served from 1997 until the group ended their storied career in 2014. Before that, Burbridge was in the Aquarium Rescue Unit, a group founded by former wrestling manager Colonel Bruce Hampton that was known for blending top-tier musicianship with freewheeling fun.After The Allman Brothers, Burbridge formed Dead & Company with John Mayer, Jeff Chimenti, and Grateful Dead alums Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann. This summer...
2023-09-2029 min
Songfacts PodcastThe Metallica Episode with Renee and Steffan of Metallica's Official PodcastIn August 2023, Metallica launched an official podcast, The Metallica Report, hosted by two longtime members of their camp: Renée Richardson and Steffan Chirazi. Renée runs the band's All Within My Hands foundation and has been interviewing and covering the band since her days as a DJ in San Francisco; Steffan is a British journalist who started covering the band for Sounds in the '80s and was later poached by Metallica to run their official magazine, So What! (yeah, Metallica isn't just a band - they're an organization).We're thrilled to have Re...
2023-09-0649 min
Songfacts PodcastJulia CannonAaron Lee Tasjan, a terrific singer-songwriter who was a guest on the Songfacts Podcast in 2021, turned me on to Julia Cannon, another very gifted songwriter who also produces, sings and plays multiple instruments. Cannon is highly introverted, so her promotion is mostly word-of-mouth. Once you hear what she has to offer, you'll probably spread the word too."How many issues can I blame on my absentee dad?"That's one of many questions Cannon asks on her new album, How Many. We'll start with that song, then get into some...
2023-08-2331 min
Songfacts PodcastKelsey Warren - Blak EmojiKelsey Warren, who goes by the stage name Blak Emoji joins the pod to chat about his new album Eclectro, which is available anywhere you listen to music. Kelsey came into my world via my producer Carl who heard Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran raving about him on his Serius XM radio show.Kelsey is a passionate and talented man who not only writes his own tunes but also produces for others. He can be found playing a few shows this year and you can find that linked below!https://www.blakemoji.com/
2023-08-0933 min
Songfacts PodcastCole GallagherOur guest today is Cole Gallagher, who has said, "They say that the only way to understand the world around you is by looking within." After our conversation talking about his new EP, The Confluence, set for releasing on Aug 4, I think it is clear that Cole considers his answers before responding and certainly takes the time to observe the world around him.At only 21 his voice sounds as if it's been around much longer. Cole is clearly a gifted songwriter, and for this record he was fortunate to be backed by some incredible musicians, including members...
2023-07-2636 min
Songfacts PodcastRaye ZaragozaRaye Zaragoza is our guest today and we are chatting about her new album, Hold That Spirit, set for release on August 11. Listening to the album, I can tell this is an artist who is not afraid to get personal and bare her soul through her art.Beyond talking about these new songs, this episode goes into some of Ray's more personal moments, including breaking off a wedding engagement and using those funds to produce this album, as well as her battles with an eating disorder.I found Raye...
2023-06-2837 min
Songfacts PodcastTikTok sensation ROSIEOn the show today we have one of the most fascinating success stories I have heard in a long time! ROSIE (Rosaileen Scher) is a 23-year-old singer/songwriter who got her big break from a viral TikTok post of her song "Never The 1." She gives us the inside look at the days and moments surrounding that event, and it is incredible!ROSIE has a new EP dropping on June 23 called 5 Songs For Healing. Before our interview it was easy to tell that Rosie is a great songwriter, but after speaking with her it became...
2023-06-1436 min
Songfacts PodcastDevon Portielje of Half Moon RunMaybe you are getting tired of me saying this, but I am so excited to bring you this episode and this amazing new music from the Montreal band Half Moon Run. Our guest is Devon Portielje, one of the three band members, all of whom sing and play multiple instruments.Their new album, Salt, drops June 2. This album caught my ear and engaged me front to back, so I really enjoyed speaking with Devon to find out how some of these tracks came together. Whether it's strumming a ukulele on the beaches of Thailand...
2023-05-3128 min
Songfacts PodcastAmerican Idol winner Phillip PhillipsIt's kinda crazy that Phillip Phillips is just 32. He was 21 when he won American Idol back in 2012 and released his coronation single, "Home," which played during the Olympics that year. Phillips didn't write that song but has written or co-written most of his songs since, including all the tracks on his latest album, Drift Back, set for release on June 9.It's his first album since becoming a dad in 2019. Phillip tells us his son is both strong-willed and amazing, and he's up for the challenge. In this episode, he talks about how fatherhood and...
2023-05-1737 min
Songfacts PodcastHarpist Brandee YoungerYou probably don't think about the harp very often, but Brandee Younger is here to change that. She's part of a new generation of harpists, bringing the instrument to contemporary music while also honoring the heritage of harpists of the past, particularly Dorothy Ashby, who elevated the form from the '50s through the '80s.Younger's harp can be heard on tracks by Alessia Cara, Pete Rock, Jane Monheit, Ravi Coltrane, and a mix of other artists across the musical spectrum. She's also an artist in her own right with several solo albums...
2023-05-0320 min
Songfacts PodcastThe Strip Club Songs EpisodeThis episode is a little different - it really comes from my endlessly curious brain. Now, I am not a regular attendee of strip clubs. Honestly, they really aren't my thing. But, they are a place where music is played, heard, and completely controls the vibe, so I wanted to talk to some experts and ask them the question that was running through my head. Why, when I think of music played in strip clubs, do I only think of two eras: the 1980s and early 2000s hip-hop? Danny Meyers and Ilan Fong are c...
2023-04-1950 min
Songfacts PodcastThe Alice Cooper EpisodeToday's guest is Gary Graff, author of Alice Cooper @75. Gary's book goes in-depth to explore 75 key moments in the history of Alice Cooper - the man and the band. It covers his early beginnings, time spent in LA in the 1960s, skyrocket successes in the early '70s, and the enduring career that followed.Gary discuss some of these moments and also go over a few songs, including "I'm Eighteen" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy." The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Alice Cooper. The "Dying To Entertain Us" chapter, where...
2023-04-0543 min
Songfacts PodcastVashti BunyanVashti Bunyan didn't know her 1970 debut album Just Another Diamond Day had reached cult status until the '90s, when she first typed her name into a search engine. In those 20+ years, many listeners had not only discovered the album, but found it quite profound. In 2000, it was re-issued on CD.The album is a signpost on the road to "alternative folk" - think Joanna Newsom, Animal Collective, and Devendra Banhart, all of whom have cited her as an influence and collaborated with her. Bunyan grabbed her guitar and started making music again. She...
2023-03-2238 min
Songfacts PodcastAdele BerteiWhen New York City was its seediest - the late '70s - it was also home to burgeoning artistic scene that would bring some life back into the city that never sleeps. Our guest today is Adele Bertei, who was part of the action with The Bloods, the first all-female openly lesbian band on the scene. Adele later became a songwriter, with songs recorded by Sheena Easton and Thomas Dolby. Here, we discuss her remarkable life and her new book, Twist: An American Girl.Here is a link to Adele's YouTube.Find her book...
2023-03-0753 min
Songfacts PodcastColin Blunstone of The ZombiesOn the show today I have the great pleasure of chatting with Colin Blunstone of The Zombies, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. If you're not aware of them by name I am sure you are by tune, as they have written some of the most familiar songs of the mid-'60s, including "Time Of The Season" and "She's Not There," which we get a fascinating story about during this episode!Colin and the band have a new album coming out on March 31 called Different Game that we...
2023-02-2246 min
Songfacts PodcastMatt Ellis of VillagesToday's guest is Matt Ellis from the band Villages, a folksy foursome from the nether regions of Nova Scotia. Their new album, Dark Island, comes out February 17. In this episode, Matt and I talk about some of the key tracks and find out the band writes - they are certainly products of their environment.Listening to the album top to bottom, it's clear these guys are pulling inspiration from everywhere, including American folk, Celtic, and obviously from their Canadian roots. Matt and the band are a tight-knit group who love and trust one another...
2023-02-0832 min
Songfacts PodcastHamish HawkIt's not often that I hear a new artist and get taken back to multiple eras and styles of music, but that is what today's guest did! Hamish Hawk is based in Edinburgh and has been making some noise over the last couple of years. When I put on his new album, Angel Numbers, I was taken back to the new age era of the late '70s and early '80s. Then my wife called out from the other room saying, "This sounds like David Bowie!" Quite the first impression!Today, I chat...
2023-01-2550 min
Songfacts PodcastFrances Luke AccordOn this first show of the new year I am so pleased to have Nicholas Gunty and Brian Powers, the duo who make up the singers and songwriters of Frances Luke Accord. They have an amazing new album called Safe In Sound, which is being released for your listening pleasure on February 9th. Today we get a chance to hear how they came together as a band in college and listen in as they banter about some of their songs and how they came together. Fun fact, they don't always agree! And of course, w...
2023-01-1146 min
Songfacts PodcastThird Annual Holiday Songs SpecialHosts from across the Pantheon network talk about holiday songs - good, bad, and sometimes very odd. One host finds "Wonderful Christmastime" triggering; another found a gem by Loretta Lynn called "To Heck With Old Santa Claus." "The Chanukah Song" also gets a deconstruction, as does "Christmas In Hollis" and "Fairytale Of New York" a rare down-on-your-luck Christmas song. Another surprise: A chestnut from Weird Al Yankovic.https://www.songfacts.com/https://www.facebook.com/songfactshttps://twitter.com/Songfactshttp://pantheonpodcasts.com/https://twitter.com/pantheonpods
2022-12-0739 min
Songfacts Podcast"Africa," "God Only Knows," and Other Songs with Multiple LivesIn this episode, we take a deep dive into some classic songs with Steve Baltin, author of Anthems We Love: 29 Iconic Artists on the Hit Songs That Shaped Our Lives. Baltin got his stories directly from the artists who recorded the songs, conducting interviews with the likes of Joe Perry, Brad Delson of Linkin' Park, and even had a contribution from the famously elusive Tom Waits.As fellow song investigators, we're very impressed with Baltin's work. He does a great job tracing the trajectory of these songs and putting them into context. He posits, for instance, that "...
2022-11-2347 min
Songfacts PodcastThe Prince Episode with Author Arthur LizieToday on the show we have Arthur Lizie, who has a new book coming out on November 15 called Prince On Prince: Interviews And Encounters.Prince is one of those artists I have loved as long as I can remember but never truly learned much about his story. Through Arthur's book I have discovered why. Prince's relationship with the press was on-again, off-again at best and he did an amazing job at keeping the mystique around his name.I love the way this book reads with chronological interviews that give us a sense of where the...
2022-11-0950 min
Songfacts PodcastAlex ForbesWe've seen the name Alex Forbes on songwriting credits for years, going back to the '80s with "Don't Rush Me" by Taylor Dayne and "Too Turned On" by Alisha. More recently, she popped up on a great song called "Sugar My" by Jann Klose, who told us about writing it with her.Our curiosity piqued, we invited Alex on the Songfacts Podcast to learn more, and we're sure glad we did. Alex is a student of the game and also a teacher, coaching songwriting at creativesongwriter.com. In this episode, we talk about some of her...
2022-10-261h 06
Songfacts PodcastJim Kerr of Simple MindsOn the show today we have the singer of Simple Minds, Jim Kerr. I get to chat with Jim about the band's new album Direction Of The Heart, which drops on October 21. We also talk about the band's longevity - they've been doing this since 1977 - and of course I had to ask about their contribution to The Breakfast Club soundtrack, "Don't You Forget About Me."https://www.simpleminds.com/ Nick Mason Tour https://www.songfacts.com/https://www.facebook.com/songfactshttps://twitter.com/So...
2022-10-1237 min
Songfacts PodcastPink Floyd Drummer Nick MasonWhen I started this show a couple years ago I just wanted to find a way to express my passion for music and finding new music along with my curiosity for this stories behind the songs. Never did I think I might be talking to some of my musical heroes. Well today, I am so excited to share with you all one of those opportunities.Nick Mason is the drummer for Pink Floyd. Those airy pockets you know and love from the Floyd catalog are directly associated with his rhythm and feel. Besides his 50+ years with the...
2022-09-2819 min
Songfacts PodcastSamara JoySamara Joy is making a major buzz in the world of jazz. Just 22 years old, her live shows have earned her praise from critics and a following on TikTok - not where you would expect to hear jazz! Her new album, Linger Awhile, drops on September 16, 2022. Here, she talks about how she got into jazz and how she connects with some of the standards she sings, like her first single, "Can't Get Out Of This Mood."https://www.samarajoy.com/ WIN VIP TO NICK MASON'S SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS:Nick Mason Tour
2022-09-1427 min
Songfacts PodcastDerek HokeOn the show today we have the longtime Nashville singer-songwriter Derek Hoke. Derek has been doing his thing in Nashville for over 20 years and now after a four-year gap from his last album he is giving us some amazing new music with Electric Mountain, dropping September 9. We catch up with Derek in his home studio and chat about some new songs as well as some older ones. He tells us about his time hosting $2 Tuesdays at Nashville's The 5 Spot club, and he even takes the time to play his latest single, "Let Go Of My H...
2022-08-3137 min
Songfacts PodcastThe Rolling Stones Episode with Author Lesley-Ann JonesThe Rolling Stones turned 60 this year, so today we speak with author Lesley-Ann Jones about her new book, The Stone Age: Sixty Years of The Rolling Stones. We talk about a few songs, clear up some of Keith Richards' most insane rumors, and go deep into the chaos surrounding the making of Exile On Main St. Lesley's knowledge and in-depth research is remarkable, honed by her time touring with the band. So let's find out what it was really like on the road with the Rolling Stones. Hint: it's not all as glorious as you m...
2022-08-171h 05
Songfacts PodcastSongwriting tips with Molly LeikinToday on the show I get to chat with Molly Leikin. Molly has been a successful songwriter for five decades, starting in the early '70s. Over the next 10 years, Molly's songs were recorded by many popular artists.With that kind of career she has a lot of great insight and stories, which she touches on during this episode. Her her new book, “Insider Secrets to Hit Songwriting in the Digital Age," will be released August 23.https://songmd.com/ https://www.songfacts.com/https://www.facebook.com/songfactsht...
2022-08-0347 min
Songfacts PodcastJim Sonefeld of Hootie and the BlowfishI am really excited to bring you today's guest as he not only shares stories of some of the most recognized songs of the '90s, but also of his battles with addiction and a great message of hope. Jim Sonefeld is the drummer for Hootie & the Blowfish and co-writer of some of their biggest hits, including "Time" and "Hold My Hand," which we talk about here. Jim recently released a book detailing his life's work called Swimming with the Blowfish: Hootie, Healing, and One Hell of a Ride. I've been fortunate enough to receive a...
2022-07-2056 min
Songfacts PodcastAyla SchaferWell I am very excited for you all to listen to today's show as we have Ayla Schafer. Ayla is an English singer and songwriter who has one of the most unique journeys we have had on the show to date. This episode goes in depth about how music can affect us as people. As I record this intro, I am camping in the Wyoming highlands and have had a few days to reset, slow down, and clear my head of all the noise that life brings from time to time. I find Ayla's music a...
2022-07-0650 min
Songfacts PodcastJaniva MagnessOver the last three decades, Janiva Magness has become one of the preeminent voices in contemporary American roots music. She's garnered nearly 30 Blues Music Award nominations, and in 2009 became only the second woman to receive the highly coveted B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award. Here, we learn all about her new album, Hard To Kill, and because we caught up with her and her band as they were rehearsing, get to hear a live version of one of their tunes.https://www.janivamagness.com/ https://www.songfacts.com/https://w...
2022-06-2249 min
Songfacts PodcastBJ Barham of American AquariumTen years ago BJ Barham and his band American Aquarium were about to call it quits. They'd been touring nationally at small clubs and had seemingly plateaued in their growth as a band. They'd written some new tunes and decided to hop into a studio with Jason Isbell to record what they thought would be their swan song album, Burn. Flicker. Die. It was not. As BJ describes in this Songfacts Podcast episode, things changed after that album. When I press him on what he thinks happened, he points to writing songs for himself rather t...
2022-06-0848 min
Songfacts PodcastEagles songwriter Jack TempchinOn today's show we have a legendary songwriter and musician Jack Tempchin. Jack is best known for penning the songs "Peaceful Easy Feeling" and "Already Gone," recorded by the Eagles, but there's a lot more in his catalog to explore.Most recently he has been performing with the band Mrs. Henry. In this episode, we get to hear about their collaboration "Waiting," a song that sounds and feels like a norm-defying Dylan tune. He also tells about his latest songwriting adventure where he goes to the beach and records songs completely made up on...
2022-05-2440 min
Songfacts PodcastNaomi CowanToday on the show we have Naomi Cowan, one of the rising stars of Caribbean music. Naomi was raised in the music business: her father, Tommy Cowan, was Bob Marley's road manager, and her mother, Dr. Carlene Davis-Cowan, is a renown reggae singer.Growing up, Naomi spent her weekends backstage, which has given her comfort within the spotlight. In this episode, Naomi tells the stories behind some of her songs and talks about her recent collaboration with Shaggy.If you are looking for some feel-good summer tunes as the...
2022-05-1133 min
Songfacts PodcastLester Chambers of The Chambers Brothers, MoonaliceEven by the lofty standards of the late '60s, The Chambers Brothers were visionaries, blending rock, gospel and psychedelia into a musical bouillabaisse seasoned with social awareness. Lester is the third of the four Brothers, who were joined by a white drummer named Brian Keenan.The Chambers family is from Mississippi, but they formed their band in Los Angeles after the oldest brother, George, was discharged from the Army and settled there. "He went to California because he no longer wanted his brothers and sisters to grow up in a place like Mississippi,"...
2022-04-2737 min
Songfacts PodcastThe Mellencamp Episode with Author David MasciotraIn this episode of the Songfacts Podcast, we discuss the music and life of John Mellencamp with David Masciotra, author of Mellencamp: American Troubadour. Mellencamp has a reputation for being a bit... prickly, but David saw a different side of him when he was invited to Mellencamp's Indiana studio to conduct an interview. He's one of the few journalists to get such and invitation.There's a lot to be learned from Mellencamp's music, especially when it comes to navigating modern times and reflecting on what's really important in life. He started out using the...
2022-04-131h 03
Songfacts PodcastThe Dylan Episode with Author Stephen ArnoffFinally, the Songfacts Podcast is here to talk about Dylan! There is no better person to guide us through this episode than Dr. Stephen Arnoff, who is the author of the new book, About Man And God And Law, available via E-book now and hard copy on May 3, 2022. Dr. Arnoff, who also hosts a podcast by the same name, takes a unique look at Dylan and his works. We discuss how one line from "Maggie's Farm" led to so much more, and also get into the deeper meaning of songs like "Blind Willie McTell" a...
2022-03-3052 min
Songfacts PodcastMichelle WillisMichelle Willis... is so startlingly talented. She's probably one of the best singers I've ever heard in my life.~David CrosbyWhen asked how her 2012 self would react if told she would have David Crosby and Michael McDonald play on one of her albums one day, Michelle Willis would not have been surprised. That's not arrogance, it's self confidence, and Willis oozes with it. She is a performer who knows what she is capable of with her voice, her instrument (keyboard), and her writing.Having spent the...
2022-03-1548 min
Songfacts PodcastBonnaroo Superjam Producer Paul PeckToday on the show I am speaking with Paul Peck. Paul got his start in the music industry as a student at Tulane University. After an inspiring trip to the New Orleans Jazz Fest, he joined the Superfly team that eventually was involved in organizing the first Bonnaroo festival in 2002. In this episode, we get some behind-the-scenes stories on how that came together, and how he put together "super jams" where artists who ordinarily wouldn't perform together join forces on stage.Paul recently started his own festival, Okeechobee, in Florida and is now serving...
2022-03-0147 min
Songfacts PodcastThe Heavy Hours - Gardens track by trackA few short months ago, The Heavy Hours came on the show and introduced us to their amazing music. In this episode, we have them back to take us track by track through their new album Gardens, comprised of songs they wrote a few years ago. It's set for release on February 18.This is truly "behind the music" - you'll hear the rough audio clips they had recorded on their phones as they constructed the songs, and hear how they evolved. Really cool stuff. So without further delay, let's get into it with The...
2022-02-161h 00
Songfacts PodcastTristenToday’s episode has been a long time coming. I first heard the name Tristen on this show last year when I interviewed Aaron Lee Tasjan. After taking a deep dive into her music I knew that she should be on the show! So here we are! Tristen came to Nashville years ago as a confident young songwriter and we chat about that journey, her latest album release from last year call “Aquatic Flowers” and I learn about Louis Anderson’s views on paprika!Our conversation, like her lyrics, have dept...
2022-02-0240 min
Songfacts PodcastTeddy GrossmanToday, we bring you Teddy Grossman, a singer and songwriter whose first full-length studio album, Soon Come, will drop on March 22, 2022. Grossman left his 9-5 in early 2020, to pursue his passion. He has a voice that simply must be heard - it reminds me of St. Paul and The Broken Bones and Leon Russell. His lyrics are both relatable and personal, and his story, even at its beginnings, is worth hearing.The process of writing a debut album is long and winding, with many ups and downs along the w...
2022-01-1936 min
Songfacts PodcastLarkin Poe and Nu Deco EnsembleHello and happy new year to all of you! Welcome to a new year of Songfacts Podcast,A little over a year ago, I was scrolling Facebook and saw a couple of ladies jamming to Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here." Well, it caught my attention (to say the least) and I went into a wormhole of all their amazing videos. The sisters Megan and Rebecca Lovell make up the core of Larkin Poe. They play bluesy rock and roll with sugar-sweet voices and harmonies. Their covers are amazing, but when you l...
2022-01-0532 min
Songfacts PodcastSecond Annual Holiday Songs SpecialFor the second year in a row, with the help of a handful of my fellow podcast hosts over at Pantheon Podcasts, we bring you this holiday songs special. Covering a wide range of your not-so-typical, but nonetheless very festive songs, the Pantheon crew covers a lot of ground in everyone's own unique style.Each participating host sent me a short tidbit about a song that is near and dear to them with some fun facts sprinkled in to educate and delight you.So grab an eggnog and join us for this Holiday special as...
2021-12-151h 39
Songfacts PodcastAuthor Dennis McNally talks Grateful DeadOn the show today I get another chance to speak with someone who has been a part of the story of my favorite band, the Grateful Dead. Dennis McNally tells us about his first Dead show in 1972, gives us some truly amazing Songfacts (you'll want to hear the story of Terrapin Station), and recounts his time with the band as their biographer and publicist.If you love the Dead like I do, stick around for this one as we hear some great stories from someone who lived within the wonderful world that is the...
2021-12-0844 min
Songfacts PodcastMetallica biographer Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff is an author who recently released Metallica: The $24.95 Book. It's all about... you guessed it, Metallica! As a reader of many musical biographies, I was pleasantly surprised to read this because it breaks the format that many books of this nature follow. I highly suggest you give it a read... after listening to this show, of course. Ben and I dive into a long list of lingering questions I have had about Metallica. So, whether you are a seasoned fan or just discovering Metallica, this episode of the Songfacts Podcast is for y...
2021-11-2442 min
Songfacts PodcastCody Carson of Set It OffFormed in 2008, Set It Off has never been your traditional emo band. Their new single, "Skeleton," proves it, with happy, poppy tones mixed with smart and dark lyrics.In this episode, we chat with lead singer Cody Carson as we talk about the new track and go back into the Set It Off catalogue to discuss some of their favorites. Please enjoy the fun, razor sharp and energetic Cody Carson of Set It Off.https://setitoffband.com/https://www.songfacts.com/https://www.facebook.com...
2021-11-1038 min
Songfacts PodcastThe Heavy HoursThe Heavy Hours are on a roll. Recently, they've written with Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, recorded an EP in upstate New York with Simone Felice (who also produced Lumineers and Avett Brothers albums) and opened for St. Paul and The Broken Bones. Today on the show, I catch up with Jonathan Moon (bass), Michael Marcagi (lead vocals) and AJ Yorio (guitar) to talk about all of that and get the scoop on their latest EP, Wildfire. We also find out what it was like doing an RV tour during a pandemic.
2021-10-2740 min
Songfacts Podcast"Wrecking Ball" writer Stephan MoccioToday on the show we have Stephan Moccio, a pianist and composer who has written some songs you may have heard! We talk about a few of those today, including "A New Day Has Come" by Celine Dion and "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus. When he isn't creating the beautiful melodies of some of pop's biggest hits, Stephan also writes some of the best piano music I have heard, which he features prominently on his album Lionheart, dropping October 15. Our conversation gets detailed on some of songwriting's finer points. I hope you enjoy it a...
2021-10-1350 min
Songfacts PodcastMarcus AtomOne thing most of us can relate to is setting deadlines. Sometimes it's for work or school projects, and sometimes it's for chasing dreams. Marcus Atom told his mom that if hadn't reached a certain level of success in music by the time he was 30, he would look for another career. Well, it just so happens that on his 30th birthday, yep, the exact day, he got his chance.On this episode of the Songfacts Podcast we get to know Marcus and his journey to releasing his debut album Love Vs. War....
2021-09-2938 min
Songfacts PodcastTim HigginsSometimes music just touches us in a way and we can't explain why. Is it the lyrics, the voice, the sounds of the band, or a single instrument? I think it's different every time it happens. Today's guest has done that for me. Tim Higgins has a voice that is as distinct as it is powerful. His lyrics touch on how he sees his surroundings, and his delivery fills up a room and will make you listen. His debut solo album is called Blight. Today we go over some of those songs and discuss h...
2021-09-1541 min
Songfacts PodcastJackson Browne historian Justin CoxToday's episode of the Songfacts Podcast is all about Jackson Browne, his life and songs.Our guest, Justin Cox, examines his work in great detail on "After The Deluge: An Unofficial Jackson Browne Podcast." After 12 episodes, Browne granted Cox an interview for episode 13 as part of the press for his 14th album, Downhill From Everywhere, released in July 2021.Here, Cox explains what makes Browne so special as a songwriter and goes through some key songs from his career, uncovering some worthy deep cuts along the way.
2021-09-0150 min
Songfacts PodcastSofie FatouretchiIn a world where everything is transient, Sofie Fatouretchi just wants to create something beautiful that lasts. The Vienna-based artist, who performs under her first name, started her musical journey as a classically trained violinist before becoming a global DJ and talent scout for the indie label Stones Throw Records. In 2016, she curated the underground hip-hop and soul compilation Sofie's SOS Tape, which featured her chill Mndsgn collaboration "Abeja." Now she has released her full-length debut solo album, Cult Survivor. Going through the songs on the album it's clear that she isn't afraid to look inward and tap into...
2021-08-1742 min
Songfacts PodcastConcert Designer Laura EscudéEver wonder how those props, video monitors, vocal effects, light cues and other enhancements come together at a concert, all synched to the music? Laura Escudé has the answers.Escudé has done design, programming and playback for some very big names: Herbie Hancock, Garbage, Miguel, Demi Lovato. But one name stands out among her clients as an unpredictable genius with a keen eye for visual design and a very complex sonic palette: Kanye West. It's telling that Escudé has worked with Kanye for many years, including on his Watch The Throne tour with Jay-Z. He...
2021-08-0438 min
Songfacts PodcastThe Ska Episode with Author Marc WassermanWhat do you think of when you think of ska music? If you're like me, you've heard of it, know it's in the realm of reggae, but might not be 100% sure what the differences are and which bands are playing it! Well, if that's the case then this episode of the Songfacts Podcast is for you. Today I speak with Marc Wasserman, a musician, fellow podcaster, and author of the book Skaboom! An American Ska And Reggae Oral History, a tremendously detailed account of ska through the words of the band members that lived i...
2021-07-2147 min
Songfacts PodcastAnalog Players SocietyWhat do you do if you're a producer and you run out of tracks to sample? If you're the guys behind Analog Players Society - Ben Rubin and Amon Drum - you gather a group of New York City's best musicians, put them in a room, and hit record.It is with this mentality that the record Soundtrack For A Nonexistent Film came to be. Released in October 2020 and based on four tracks recorded in April 2019 in Amon's The Bridge Studio, this eclectic mix of tunes is a must listen for any jazz or...
2021-07-0746 min
Songfacts PodcastBenedict CorkBenedict Cork went the piano man route, much like Billy Joel. He hasn't written a hit song about the experience yet, but he has developed into an outstanding songwriter and performer, able to find beauty in the darker emotions. That kind of nuanced melancholy is his specialty, but he takes a different direction on his latest single, "Have A Good Life (See You Never)," which he breaks down and performs for us on the show.Cork started playing his local London piano bar around 2009 when he was just 15; he released his first single, "Easy"...
2021-06-2335 min
Songfacts PodcastAaron Lee TasjanAaron Lee Tasjan, who looks like a character from That '70s Show but sounds like Tom Petty (even Petty's drummer thinks so), makes a kind of unpredictable, mind-bending music that addresses concerns specific to his generation: digital overload, mental health, identity. But this isn't the confessional songwriting you're used to. It's presented with a nod and a wink to take the edge off.After bouncing from Delaware to California, to New York City, Tasjan's current home is Nashville, where he spoke to us about his latest album, Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!, and some tracks...
2021-06-0947 min
Songfacts PodcastJohn SplithoffJohn Splithoff spent the first part of his career writing single after single. One of those, "Sing To You," broke through in 2016 and now has almost 45 million streams on Spotify. This allowed him to book some tours and festival gigs, and landed him a short stint with a major label. He has since gone back to his independent roots.In 2019 John unintentionally prepared himself for the quarantine of 2020 by secluding himself and writing an album's worth of demos. Just before the world locked down he went from New York City to Los Angeles and...
2021-05-2635 min
Songfacts PodcastLeigh Kakaty of Pop EvilPop Evil has been making pulse-pounding rock with a positive message for 20 years now, defying the long odds every step of the way. Bands aren't supposed to break out in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and they're not supposed to pay their dues playing covers, but frontman Leigh Kakaty knew better than to head for a coast and abandon their support system, and those covers paid the bills. It was rough going, especially when their major label deal went horribly wrong, but this is a resilient bunch, and struggle only seems to strengthen their resolve and fuel their musical fires.
2021-05-191h 06
Songfacts PodcastHello MaryWhen you think of alternative, grunge or garage band, what do you think of? It takes me to a time in the early '90s that gave us a new sound and a bunch of great bands: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains. I was taken to that time again when I was introduced to the female trio named Hello Mary. These three young ladies are combining their sound of fuzzy guitar riffs, big drum fills and uniquely designed bass runs with impressive harmonies to differentiate their style and take the grunge sound of t...
2021-05-1229 min
Songfacts PodcastDonna Jean Godchaux of the Grateful DeadDonna Jean Godchaux is the only woman to ever be a member of the Grateful Dead. Along with her husband Keith, she was in the group from 1972-1979 as a singer and songwriter. She joined them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.Pre-Dead, Godchaux sang backup in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, appearing on the Percy Sledge classic "When a Man Loves a Woman." She later sang back up on two of Elvis Presley's most famous songs: "Suspicious Minds" and "In the Ghetto."In this episode, we talk...
2021-05-0543 min
Songfacts Podcast"Whoomp! There It Is": DC Glenn of Tag TeamDC Glenn is one half of the hip-hop group Tag Team, who wrote and recorded the smash hit, "Whoomp! There It Is," revived in a brilliant Geico commercial ("Scoop! There It Is") that exploded on social media.You may not know that there was a competing song called "Whoot, There It Is" that was released first in 1993. In this episode, DC talks about that rivalry and explains what inspired "Whoomp!"The song has become part of the soundtrack to our most joyous moments, and for DC, it's part of...
2021-04-281h 13
Songfacts PodcastZayde WolfImagine writing a song, sending it off under a pseudonym, and having it picked up immediately with a nice paycheck sprinkled on top. This is the story of how Zayde Wolf began.Dustin Burnett has been writing and producing since he got his first drum machine, which he taught himself to use by re-creating "Closer" by Nine Inch Nails. Since then he has made adrenaline-fueled music that has been featured on many TV shows (Love Island, Shameless), video games (Steep, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint) and in sporting arenas (Los Angeles Kings hockey).
2021-04-2144 min
Songfacts PodcastElizabeth and the CatapultAt Berklee College of Music, Elizabeth Ziman was in a band with Esperanza Spalding and played shows with another classmate, Annie Clark. Ziman became Elizabeth And The Catapult; Clark became St. Vincent.Ziman is one of the more creative cats we've come across. Her sounds are organic - voice, guitar, piano, strings - but they take unexpected turns and unlock little boxes of musical delight along the way. Hear for yourself: The show opens with a song that I think is one of the best I have heard in a long time, as I...
2021-04-1451 min
Songfacts PodcastOld Sea BrigadeSome of the best songwriters have very imperfect voices - Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen come to mind. We found another: Ben Cramer, who goes by the name Old Sea Brigade. Here's a lyric from his song "How It Works," which he performs on this episode:Now I can look at the scarsAnd not think of the knifeSpotify listeners know Ben from his 2015 song "Love Brought Weight," which made a bunch of their playlists, including "The Most Beautiful Songs In The World" and "Lush & Atmospheric."...
2021-04-0743 min
Songfacts PodcastSunny SweeneySunny Sweeney chose a life in music for the most noble of reasons: She didn't want to get a real job. After graduating from Texas State University in 2001, she couldn't bear the thought of answering to a boss, so she became one, writing her own songs and leading her own band.Her breakthrough single, "From a Table Away," came in 2010. It's one of those songs that hits you in the heart, and it was inspired by a true story, which Sunny explains in this episode. We also hear about some of her other big...
2021-03-3135 min
Songfacts PodcastAC/DC Author Jesse FinkWe're not a true crime podcast, but we dip our toe into those waters in this episode, where our guest asks, "What really killed Bon Scott?"Jesse Fink is the author of The Youngs: The Brothers Who Built AC/DC and Bon: The Last Highway. His extensive research has led him to conclude that Scott did not die from alcohol poisoning, as officially reported. He also thinks the Back In Black album, released just five months after his death in 1980, has at least some lyrics written by Scott, who is not credited as a...
2021-03-2451 min
Songfacts PodcastDoe PaoroCan anybody sing? Doe Paoro thinks so. After years climbing the ladder as an indie-pop singer-songwriter on the LA scene, she's become interested in the voice as an instrument of healing. We caught up with her in Costa Rica, where she teaches a course on activating the voice. Her latest album, 432Hz Chakra Suite, Vol 1, is a collection of meditation music at the healing frequency for music.We discovered Doe when we had Misty Boyce on the show - they collaborated on a song called "The Clearing." In this episode, Doe talks about her...
2021-03-1737 min
Songfacts PodcastChris Lindsey ("Amazed," Pitch List Podcast)"Amazed" was a #1 hit for Lonestar in 2000, but it's also Chris Lindsey's love story. "That's the exact feeling I had for her," he says of his wife Aimee, his co-writer on the track.Ever since "Amazed," Lindsey has been a top songwriter in Nashville, with hits for Kenny Chesney, Sara Evans, Keith Urban and many others. He's also host of the Pitch List podcast, now in its fourth season. It's a great listen if you're into songwriting, country music, or just like hearing fascinating stories from an industry insider....
2021-03-0352 min
Songfacts PodcastBailey BryanIn the "bad bitch" community (think Cardi B), there's not much room for insecurity or empathy. That's why Bailey Bryan has branded herself a "sensitive bad bitch," creating a sub-genre that is confident, but also in tune with real emotions.Bryan is just 22 but has already ripened past her jaunty first single, "Own It," released in 2017 when she was 18. She's really on to something with this "sensitive bad bitch" (SBB) movement, which gives her permission to cry sometimes while maintaining her strength and independence.In this episode, Bryan tells...
2021-02-2454 min
Songfacts PodcastBaby Fuzz ("Stereo Hearts" co-writer)Before Adam Levine, Benny Blanco and Travie McCoy got to it, "Stereo Hearts" was an emo song Brandon Lowry co-wrote on a piano. Fed into the star-on machine (otherwise known as The Voice, where Levine promoted it), the song got swole, amassing half a billion streams on YouTube alone.Contrast that with Brandon's life as an independent artist. Recording under the alias Baby Fuzz, he makes music with a dark humor that hints at the end times - it's the perspective of an environmentalist. On his last tour (pre-COVID), he slept in his van...
2021-02-1034 min
Songfacts PodcastJevon AlexanderI'm really excited to bring you today's show because I've wanted to feature a hip-hop artist since we started the Songfacts Podcast. I hope this is the first of many!Jevon Alexander, from the Ann Arbor area of Michigan, has been producing beats for most of his life and in 2019 released his debut EP, Chasing Failure. 2020 saw his career jump to new heights as his tribute to Kobe Bryant, "Mamba Mentality," was picked up for NBA 2K21 Next Generation.We talk about these accomplishments and more in this episode...
2021-02-0340 min
Songfacts PodcastBELLSAINTToday on the Songfacts Podcast I am so pleased to have Caroline Brooks, who performs as BELLSAINT. Part of the LA music scene, her songs have appeared in numerous TV shows, including Riverdale and Shameless. Her music will give you a late 1960s California vibe.Caroline is joined on this episode by Kyle Moore, her husband and musical partner. They perform three songs on the show, including their latest single "WFNEO," an anthem for the times.https://www.bellsaintmusic.com/https://www.songfacts.com/https...
2021-01-2748 min
Songfacts PodcastAsaf AvidanThis episode starts off differently than most, with Asaf Avidan describing in harrowing detail how he was nearly killed by the wolf-dog hybrid he adopted. He survived the attack and recorded his latest album, Anagnorisis, with an eye on the big picture, questioning reality itself in very philosophical songs (perhaps we're just here as a point of reference for the gods, he wonders).Born and raised in Israel, Asaf's audience is mostly in Europe, where he's had several platinum records and hits across 14 different countries. He has been compared to some of the best...
2021-01-2054 min
Songfacts PodcastJillette JohnsonJillette Johnson hails from New York City, but talks to us today from her home in Nashville, where she enjoys "being the weird one in town."Her new album, It's A Beautiful Day and I Love You, comes out Feb 12 and showcases four years of growth for this talented singer and songwriter. As someone who churns out songs to the tune of a couple hundred every year, you can rest easy knowing these are the cream of the crop.On this episode, we talk with her about her early...
2021-01-1353 min
Songfacts PodcastChris PierceOf the many tear-inducing moments on This Is Us, one of the most powerful comes on the 2017 "Memphis" episode under the song "We Can Always Come Back To This," used in a scene where the cancer-stricken William is comforted by his son. Chris Pierce co-wrote that song, drawing inspiration from the death of his father.Pierce has made a name for himself as a singer and songwriter who can pack a musical wallop, endearing himself to music supervisors who have used his tunes in True Blood, Rosewood, Soul Men, and many other movies and...
2021-01-061h 04
Songfacts PodcastA Shadow of JaguarComing to us from their practice studio in Brooklyn, NYC, Brian Hubbert (lead vocals, slide guitar, bass) and Andrew Oakley (drums, vocals) make up the rock duo A Shadow of Jaguar.Having first formed in Boulder, CO, the duo has since relocated to Brooklyn full time where they have been growing as performers and songwriters. Their latest release, Different Brain, dropped in early 2020 and they have more music in store for 2021.If you like dirty blues slide guitar, riffs backed by heavy drums and a full tank of energy, then you will love these guys...
2020-12-2327 min
Songfacts PodcastHoliday Songs SpecialWith the help of a handful of my fellow podcast hosts over at Pantheon, we bring you this holiday songs special. Covering a wide range of your not so typical, but nonetheless, very festive songs, the Pantheon crew covers a lot of ground in everyone's own unique style.Each participating host sent me a short tidbit about a song that is near and dear to them with some fun facts sprinkled in to educate and delight you.So grab an eggnog and join us for this Holiday special as we wish you and yours a...
2020-12-161h 06
Songfacts PodcastBrothers Koren on Finding Your Musical CosmologyThere is a metaphysical side of music we rarely hear about. Consider the question: Will music survive if humans die out? The Brothers Koren - Isaac and Thorald - call this "musical cosmology." The idea, which Isaac first explored at Northeastern University, is that we all have a unique way of hearing music (eardrums are as unique as fingerprints), and by understanding how we process it, we can understand ourselves. They've been teaching the concept for six years now on "Songwriter's Journey" retreats, which have produced some songs that might be on your playlists (w...
2020-12-091h 15
Songfacts PodcastSongwriting Methodology with Andrea StolpeAndrea Stolpe is a creative consultant who became a staff songwriter in Nashville in 1998. She has a degree from Boston's Berklee College of Music and has penned songs for Faith Hill, Julianne Hough and many others. Andrea has also written several books on the subject, including Popular Lyric Writing and Beginning Songwriting. In this episode of the Songfacts Podcast, we call on her expertise to explain various songwriting techniques (like where to find the power positions for a hook) and to analyze some specific songs, including one of my personal favorites.https://www.andreastolpe.com/
2020-11-2558 min
Songfacts PodcastDave Rublin of American Authors"Best Day of My Life" is a song we're sure you've heard. It was written and recorded by American Authors: Zac Barnett (vocals), James Shelley (guitar), Dave Rublin (bass), and Matthew Sanchez (drums). Today we bring you a wonderful conversation with Dave, who also does a lot of the production in the band. We go over the band's beginnings at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, find out how their writing and recording have progressed, and talk about their work with Sound Mind, an organization helping to improve mental health services through music....
2020-11-1854 min
Songfacts PodcastMaude LatourShe'll stack a cappella harmonies and sing about just maybe being in love with her best friend. There's nothing conventional about Maude Latour, so it's not surprising she learned music through an unconventional method. When she was in Hong Kong, the world-traveling Latour studied the Suzuki Method, an immersive program where she learned how to listen to music before learning how to read it.LaTour has lived in Hong Kong, Sweden, London, and now New York City, where she's a student at Columbia University. Her worldly ways and penchant for journaling make her a...
2020-11-1144 min
Songfacts PodcastElle BelleChristopher Pappas comes from a musical family in Auburn, New Hampshire. After getting a taste of local celebrity by opening for his dad's band in his early teens, he knew that finding a career in performing was what he wanted to do.After establishing the act Elle Belle in 2013, he released a handful of records, always expanding on his never-ending search for new sounds. On November 13, 2020, he'll release the album Post Everything. Recorded mostly live with a full band, he hopes it will capture the soundscapes of this moment in time.
2020-10-2855 min
Songfacts PodcastEric Senich of the Van Halen News DeskEric Senich has been enamored with Van Halen since Christmas Eve 1988, when he found his brother's 5150 cassette. "When I listened to that, I was like, Wow this makes me feel something special. And so I played it right through, turned it over, and played it again. It was at that point I became a fan of rock and roll music."Eric hosts the DISCovery podcast, where he breaks down albums, artists and songs and helps you discover the incredible stories surrounding them. In a more recent episode he went away from his normal production...
2020-10-2150 min
Songfacts PodcastSouth of EdenEhab Omran is already making plans for when he blows out his voice. Right now, he can hit otherworldly notes as frontman for South Of Eden, a rock band (like, a real, unhyphenated rock in the tradition of Guns N' Roses) from Columbus, Ohio. But when he can't sing in that whistle register anymore? "If I end up sounding like Johnny Cash, then it is what it is." Previously known as Black Coffee, South Of Eden play loud and fast and have a great time doing it. Their latest EP, The Talk, was produced by G...
2020-10-1446 min
Songfacts PodcastCountry star Suzy BoggussThe Suzy Bogguss story starts in the small town of Aledo, Illinois, where she grew up listening to her dad's Merle Haggard 8-tracks. In 1985, she got a big break when she sang at Silver Dollar City, a Nashville amusement park that Dolly Parton turned into Dollywood the next year. With Parton's endorsement, she became a featured performer at the park and earned a record deal.Bogguss is more of a song interpreter than a songwriter - the title track of her 1989 debut album Somewhere Between is a Haggard cover - but she did co-write...
2020-10-0748 min
Songfacts PodcastAmanda Brown on songwriting, touring with Alicia Keys, and The VoiceBorn and raised in a Christian family in New York City, Amanda Brown was influenced mostly by gospel music until her time at the highly prestigious LaGuardia Arts High School. After a brief stint at Howard University, she decided to pursue music full time and soon found herself on tour singing backup for Alicia Keys. Three years on the road and she was ready to pave her own path. Singing in late-night clubs in NYC she earned her chops as a performer and decided to audition for season 3 of The Voice.In this episode...
2020-10-0244 min
Songfacts PodcastMonique DeBose on Improv Singing and her "Rally Call"From her time improvising at UC Berkeley, to traveling the world performing and finding her voice as a songwriter, Monique DeBose has an incredible story to share. A polymath with degrees in Spiritual Psychology and Mathematics, she earned acclaim for her one-woman show Mulatto Math: Summing Up the Race Equation in America and is a prominent speaker who has done TED Talks.DeBose has made her mark in music with songs that carry the weight of struggle and experience. Her 2018 song "Damaged Goods" looks at how our perceived faults are part of our humanity...
2020-09-3049 min
Songfacts PodcastAuthor Ken McNab on The Last Days of The BeatlesFrom the moon landing to the Stonewall riots, to Woodstock and Altamont, 1969 gave the world incredible highs and pivotal lows. Through it all, the most famous band in the world, The Beatles, struggled to keep it together while also putting together some of their most treasured music.In his book And in the End: The Last Days of The Beatles, author Ken McNab details this historic year for the Fab Four on a month-by-month account. It opens in chilly London with the infamous rooftop concert, takes us through the painstaking recording of the songs...
2020-09-231h 01
Songfacts PodcastKirk Hamilton of Strong SongsWhat makes a song great?Kirk Hamilton is the guy to ask. A few years ago, a friend asked him to use his vast musical knowledge to explain why Toto's "Africa" is so special, which led Kirk down a path to his Strong Songs podcast, where he deconstructs songs in glorious detail; he's covered tunes by Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, and even the Hamilton musical.We had the opportunity to speak with Kirk about his musical education and qualifications. He also takes us on a dive into the world...
2020-09-1650 min
Songfacts Podcast12 albums in 12 months with Urban Jack (Simon Milliman)Simon Milliman, or "Urban Jack" as he is currently known on stage, is challenging himself to write 12 albums in 12 months. As you can imagine, this doesn't leave time for revision - it's kind of like free writing, but with music. In this episode of the Songfacts Podcast, he explains how he's planning to pull it off... with no filler!Simon is a fixture on the music scene in Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his wife, kids, dogs, and yes, chickens. Full of energy and endless creativity, Simon is relentlessly upbeat; he's one of...
2020-09-0957 min
Songfacts PodcastBekah Marie Knott on singing, teaching and a life of musicBekah Marie Knott talks about growing up in the South and how music touches every part of her life. From her early days singing in church, to a memorable concert that struck a chord and paved the way for a life of music, Bekah Marie is the story of thousands. A vocal teacher who is playing in a couple different bands around Georgia, she isn't afraid to talk about her battles with mental health and why she chooses rock and roll over opera.Her southern charm and powerful voice shine through it all as...
2020-09-0439 min
Songfacts PodcastEric Victorino explains how internet killed the video starIn 2007, Eric Victorino's band Strata toured with Sonny Moore, who later became Skrillex. Victorino could feel the musical tides shifting away from the rock band model and toward the kind of electronic music generated by DJs or virtual acts. Teaming up with Giovanni Giusti, whom he met online, Eric formed The Limousines and scored in 2010 with "Internet Killed The Video Star," a song portending this musical cybershift.As we've learned from the coronavirus lockdown, the convenience and endless possibility the virtual workspace affords can also lead to anxiety and depression, especially in the setting of an uneasy...
2020-09-0250 min
Songfacts PodcastMisty Boyce on performing with Sting and rethinking Genesis in the #MeToo eraMisty Boyce is a singer-songwriter who hails from New Mexico. After spending seven years working her tail off in New York City, she now calls LA home and has found her place in the music industry of the West Coast. Besides being a prolific solo artist, Misty has also toured with acts such as Lord Huron and Ingrid Michaelson, not to mention a stint doing the halftime show for the NCAA basketball tournament with none other than Sting!In this episode of the Songfacts Podcast, Misty talks about her upbringing and musical journey, and...
2020-08-2648 min
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2020-08-2604 min