Before The Chorus

On 'Taboo', Niambi (who you may know as one half of the duo OSHUN) asks the uncomfortable questions out loud. She challenges our society's rigid views of motherhood, womanhood, relationships, friendships, & so much more. The EP forces us to look within ourselves &, just maybe, break free from convention.

Be sure to listen to 'Taboo', wherever you stream or buy your music!

Find Niambi on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/18VjYL567PiS4rphPwzWA6?si=7daKauvLQJSKmlmcnqOMVQ

On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/au/artist/niambi/1729656842

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niambi/?hl=en

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About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favorite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them.

Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT.

Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia’s deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level.

This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love.

About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who’s spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She’s hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she’s had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé.

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On the final EP of a four-part set, 'Act Four: Atonement', Mon Rovîa is atoning, letting go & finding footing. He describes the four EPs as a hero's journey of sorts. This last chapter reminds us that love truly is our greatest healer, a salve for guilt, apathy & trauma.

Be sure to listen to 'Act 4: Atonement', wherever you stream or buy your music!

Find Mon Rovîa on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6pvai2QB2c0defVI0UTFos?si=qX3d1QdNQQiudglD8Q3iXg

On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/lk/artist/mon-rov%C3%AEa/1313944611

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monroviaboy/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mon_rovia_boy?lang=en

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Over a four-part episode series, Sofia will be looking back on the music & memories of 2024, & looking forward to what 2025 has in store. On this episode, Sofia's shares the albums she's excited for in 2025.

Albums mentioned:

Ethel Cain - Perverts (Jan 8)

Mon Rovia - Act 4: Atonement EP (Jan 10)

Victoria Canal - Slowly, It Dawns (Jan 17)

FKA twigs - EUSEXUA (Jan 24)

The Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow (Jan 24)

Michigander - Michigander (Feb 7)

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory - Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory (Feb 7)

Sam Fender - People Watching (Feb 21)

Sports Team - Boys These Days (Feb 28)

Divorce - Drive to Goldenhammer (March 7)

SASAMI - Blood On the Silver Screen (March 7)

Japanese Breakfast - rumoured, TBA

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Over a four-part episode series, Sofia will be looking back on the music & memories of 2024, & looking forward to what 2025 has in store. On this episode, we turn our eyes to the new year with Sofia's Artists To Watch In 2025.

Links to artists mentioned:

Tin Angel

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/tin-angel/1765244022

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7L3LoOLdiZ6RM4NEsH84nJ?si=BnRYMmJPQFCP9fEytA2-SA

Divorce

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/divorce/1608076649

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YMVzWF9HWGbV4DZHfCyKo?si=-1Be9tpBTte-HcvCiYTpCA

Tiffany Stringer

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/tiffany-stringer/559628818

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Dv6bV7bzZSCAX0E0qLw7u?si=OiXPxzUQTEug0q0uGBrkiA

Carly Bannister

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/carly-bannister/523756644

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GoLHATtGcyqwnLMmDRnch?si=KJ8gr0eXQDuP4EwCmXOBkw

Mon Rovîa

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/mon-rov%C3%AEa/1313944611

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6pvai2QB2c0defVI0UTFos?si=5BVj5QC6RKaCsMwNulLwxg

Faux Real

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/faux-real/620513308

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0853SMh8o0PpHpSTDHttsO?si=hi1W76PmTtGPxF-2yMkNSQ

PrettyUgly

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/prettyugly/1711117807

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0E8A04ZukBqS3V5J8sKvPU?si=z-MEvc9xStWyN6A9HFzRsg

Adult DVD

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/adult-dvd/1550456447

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lT3vDbjqz299SxePec6ZG?si=PMOfOoJRTGqqGbdFRyN-AA

Lawrence Matthews

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/lawrence-matthews/1688058288

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Ow6yFUJ7YmITlMbdMUNTE?si=EpNTXR7aRUSnbYDZ_jkiSg

Jackson Singleton

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/jackson-singleton/882868774

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vwALZue2IavoUzzLKo7Rc?si=wQNvBpYkQKecIL8fqHo3Vg

Juliana Zachariou

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/julianna-zachariou/528528813

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MKLoCXEXufW2ldiQtUokO?si=eOJGSgFRSAGYadRA_sHn8w

Dafna

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/dafna/1450666890

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6FR2ARlfDqNU7BMBaWjGZP?si=5CPZWyGkQX2V-hT8v75K1w

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Local Natives have been on this podcast many times, & it is an honour to have them as the final guests of 2024. This is also a pivotal time for them: they have just released their final album with founding member Kelcey Ayer. We discuss the double (nay, triple) record, the unchanging love between the original five members, & supporting each other not just as bandmates, but as brothers.

Be sure to listen to 'Time Will Wait For No One But I'll Wait For You', wherever you stream or buy your music!

Find Local Natives on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/75dQReiBOHN37fQgWQrIAJ

On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/local-natives/321144825

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localnatives/?hl=en

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

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Over a four-part episode series, Sofia will be looking back on the music & memories of 2024, & looking forward to what 2025 has in store. On this episode, she shares her favourite music memories from the past year.

Links to events & artists mentioned:

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Over a four-part episode series, Sofia will be looking back on the music & memories of 2024, & looking forward to what 2025 has in store. On this episode, she shares her eclectic AoTY list, & tells you why you should be listening to these incredible albums.

Links to albums:

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Georgia Parker's debut record 'Same Time Tomorrow' examines relationships gained & lost with honesty - even when it's uncomfortable. In our conversation, she reflects on learning to speak up for herself, her love of nuance, & not letting a sad song shy away from truth.

Be sure to listen to 'Same Time Tomorrow', wherever you stream or buy your music!

Find Georgia on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4OGodtGAXXUvXC4mmJzZNf

On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/georgia-parker/1281309148

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgiaparkermusic/?hl=en

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Lucky Kilmartin's debut record 'Borders, Baby' is an ode to letting go & letting in. It's also a love letter to the people that he cares for most: his friends, his partner & his father.

Be sure to listen to 'Borders, Baby', wherever you stream or buy your music!

Find Lucky on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2uWg345joqNfcay4l13YoN

On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lucky-kilmartin/1701896108

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucky.kilmartin/?hl=en

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Jonah Yano & the Heavy Loop is is a reflection on Jonah's most recent experiences. But even with its stream of consciousness-style writing, when we look closer, themes like desire, assimilation, & a need to belong emerge.

Be sure to listen to 'Jonah Yano & the Heavy Loop', wherever you stream or buy your music!

Find Jonah on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Js9qeA7KMFyjBYHEjFaeJ

On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jonah-yano/1237016701

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