Backbeat Conversations

Backbeat Conversations

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Backbeat Conversations episodes

  • S1 Ep27: Backbeat Conversations with Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland
    This week we talk to Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland! They're the bassist and drummer of Galactic Empire and the producers/mix engineers for August Burns Red! Hear about everything from making an album to going viral to touring the world on this episode. 

    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "Gelato" by Alex Vince
    Editor: Bri Autrey
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    1 hr 14 min
  • S1 Ep26: Backbeat Conversations with Deborah Mannis-Gardner
    This week we talk to Deborah, Mannis-Gardner! She specializes in doing music clearances for artists, record labels, and video games! And she has her own company called DMG Clearances. Hear everything from doing music clearances to how and why she started her company in this episode!
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz 
    Editor: Kaitlynn Eastridge
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    37 min
  • S1 Ep25: Backbeat Conversations with Sylvia Massy
    This week we talk with Sylvia Massy! Sylvia is known for her production work with Tool, System of a Down, Johnny Cash, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. She also loves doing adventure recording and has recently acquired a microphone museum. Hear about it all in this episode!
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz
    Editor: Bri Autrey
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    26 min
  • S1 Ep24: Backbeat Conversations with Shannon O'Shea
    This week we interview Shannon O'Shea! She is most known for her management of the band GARBAGE, but she was actually the founding manager and producer-manager of GARBAGE. Additionally, she founded her own company called SOS Management. Hear her talk about it all in this episode!
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz
    Editor: Kaitlynn Eastridge
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    1 hr 8 min
  • S1 Ep23: Backbeat Conversations with Dorothy Carvello
    This week we are joined by Dorothy Carvello! Dorothy Carvello worked her way up in the Artist and Repertoire business, even becoming the first female A&R executive at Atlantic Records. She battled sexism the whole way and she changed the music industry. Dorothy Carvello exposed everything she knew and you can read it all in her book, Anything for a Hit: An A&R Woman's Story of Surviving the Music Industry
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz
    Editor: Bri Autrey
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    50 min
  • S1 Ep22: Backbeat Conversations with Phil Ehart
    This week we have Phil Ehart! Phil is the drummer and manager of the band Kansas. Kansas has been around for a long time, but much like other staples in the industry, they are still making music! Kansas just came out with a new album called 'The Absence of Presence.' Please go check it out! Phil Ehart is an amazing individual and you will hear about his musical journey, how Kansas got started, how he became the manager, what it is like to be in a band and be the manager, and what he thinks about the music industry in its current state. This is definitely not an episode to skip.
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz
    Editor: Grant Deguzman
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    1 hr 7 min
  • S1 Ep21: Backbeat Conversations with Rich DeSisto
    This week we have Rich DeSisto joining us! Rich is a radio DJ on 102.9 WMGK and he co-hosts a podcast called Aircheck! 
    Aircheck: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aircheck/id1519368919
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz
    Editor: Kaitlynn Eastridge
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    1 hr 13 min
  • S1 Ep20: Backbeat Conversations with Dr. Mathew Knowles
    Dr. Mathew Knowles is most well known for managing Destiny's Child and his daughters, Beyoncé and Solange. But he is also the CEO of Music World Entertainment, a record label, and management company. And in addition to all of that, he teaches college courses! In this episode, you will get some amazing insight into management, starting a company, producing records, what makes a good artist, and the music industry in general. Plus, be sure to check out MePlaylist at https://www.meplaylist.com/ , a Nigerian based streaming platform that focuses on African music!
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz
    Editor: Bri Autrey
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    46 min
  • S1 Ep19: Backbeat Conversations with Gretchen Dekker
    This week we are joined by Professor Gretchen Dekker. She is a music educator not only at the college level but children as well. Professor Dekker teaches piano and aural skills. In this episode you will get to hear her marvelous musical journey. 
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz
    Editor: Grant Deguzman
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    42 min
  • S1 Ep18: Backbeat Conversations with Zach Powell
    This week our guest is Zach Powell. He's a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and in the process of learning to become a producer/engineer. In this episode, you'll get some insight into what it's like in the early years of paving your way in the music industry, the importance of having multiple skills and how they all intertwine, and of course have some laughs along the way!
    Music: "Wallee" by Kaz
    Editor: Grant Deguzman
    Sponsor: York Music Group
    1 hr 13 min

About Backbeat Conversations

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Hosted by Juliann Frances and Alayna Henry, two punk musicians! On this podcast we aim to cover every aspect of the music and entertainment industry. And we have the occasional guest which can be anyone from the local/regional level, corporate, to household names. Our goal is to have this podcast be just the right balance of educational, fun, and entertaining.