Bringin' it Backwards

We had the pleasure of interviewing Luna Aura over Zoom video!​​ Genre-bending alternative powerhouse LUNA AURA is hell bent on paving her own path. The independent singer-songwriter, producer, and triple threat delivers songs that are brimming with messages of rebellion, feminism, and individuality. LUNA, who began penning songs and performing at age 14, has already shared stages with The Killers, K.Flay, Muse, Weezer, Garbage, P!nk, Odesza, and more of music's biggest names. She has spent time on the festival market, playing KAABOO, Lost Lake, So What, EMERGE, and has announced her appearances at AFTERSHOCK & LOUDER THAN LIFE 2023. Her work and artistry has been featured in PAPER, GQ, Teen Vogue, NYLON, MTV, VH1, Ones To Watch and more. The LA-via-Phoenix native draws on childhood influences like Garbage, Blur, NIN and Gwen Stefani. Her latest work is raw, provocative, and bold. Perfectly matched with her vigorous, in-your-face, live performances. AURA is set to release her third EP "THE FICTION" in the Fall of 2023, featuring her audacious new single "MONEY BAG". To hear more, tune in to Spotify's Rock This, New Noise, Walk Like a Badass, All New Rock, Totally Alt, Rock Rising, Fierce Femmes, Pulp, and more... We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected] www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #LunaAura #Destroyer #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing M.A.G.S. over Zoom video! M.A.G.S.'s recently released his sophomore project Destroyer via Smartpunk Records. M.A.G.S.'s songwriting weaves together vivid imagery, philosophical musings, and raw emotion to confront the lies and disillusionment of the world around us. The sophomore single offers a profound exploration into the doubts and musings we all have regarding our destiny and faith. It dwells deep into human life, posing questions about our reason for being here, what our purpose is, and why unfortunate events take place in it. The Buffalo-bred, LA-based indie rock artist received critical nods for his Say Things That Matter LP, landing him on MTV News, Pigeons & Planes, UPROXX, Alternative Press, American Songwriter and more. M.A.G.S. previously supported Sleeping With Sirens on the Family Tree tour last May, and has toured with The Happy Fits, Oso Oso & Blvck Hippie. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected] www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #MAGS #Destroyer #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Delacey over Zoom video! DIAMOND-certified master of moody songcraft, Delacey, releases her sophomore album, 'The Girl Has A Dream' via Photo Finish Records. Available now here, the 14-track project serves as an unfiltered journey through the LA-bred pop maven's thoughts, desires, dreams, and more with Delacey co-penning and co-producing every song along the way. Escaping to a small cabin in middle-of-nowhere, upstate New York, Delacey hunkered down in the height of the pandemic with her best friend/producer Ido Zmishlany[Justin Bieber, The Kid LAROI, Camila Cabello], building the foundation for the project – a no-holds-barred collection of songs that quickly became the soundtrack to her escape from the craziness of the outside world. Following in the footsteps of the GRAMMY-nominated songwriter's debut album, 'Black Coffee,' which drew praise from Billboard, American Songwriter and more, 'The Girl Has a Dream' is packed with achingly thought-provoking tracks, with each song not only spotlighting Delacey's raw and airy vocals, but also finding real-life inspiration – from bad therapy sessions to gut-wrenching heartbreaks, and even death. As a whole, 'The Girl Has a Dream' is powerfully lush, unapologetic and as dark as it is beautiful. From her otherworldly ode to a broken relationship "Man on the Moon" and "Things I'd Save In a Fire," which she began writing during an anxiety attack on a plane ride, to the cinematic look at her life to this point titled "Life is Fucking Beautiful" and "Dandelions," the project's perfect, poetic prologue, which features hundreds of Delacey's vocals stacked atop one another – each song touches on the ongoing theme of pain, heartache and the process of overcoming. Delacey recently released the official video for "Cue," the album's focus track, which serves as a prime example of the project's running theme of heartbreak, as it finds her provocatively dissecting her self-sabotaging approach to commitment. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected] www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Delacey #TheGirlHasADream #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing NIKI over Zoom video! Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI releases the visual for her track "The Apartment We Won't Share." Directed by Isaac Ravishankara, the new visual for "The Apartment We Won't Share" compliments the nostalgic track that reflects on what could have been with a past relationship. NIKI is contemplative as she strolls through her apartment alone before picking up her guitar to craft the introspective song. Most recently, NIKI made her NPR Tiny Desk debut where she delivered a carefully crafted & stripped-back performance of a handful of songs from her sophomore album Nicole, before closing with her hit single "Every Summertime." Following her sold-out North American headlining tour last fall, NIKI will be bringing her live show to cities across the globe with her 2023 world tour which will span across North America, Asia, Europe, and Australia. The run also includes performances at festivals including Head in the Clouds NYC & LA, Lollapalooza, and Outside Lands. The full list of dates is below; please visit https://nikizefanya.com/ for more information. Previously, NIKI released the music video for her track "Backburner." The video is deliberate and intimate, taking viewers into her world as she watches old footage recorded on her camcorder and re-lives fond memories of a past relationship. Last summer, NIKI released her sophomore album Nicole, a project that sees her where she shines, returning to her singer-songwriter roots in a carefully crafted coming-of-age juncture that sees present-day NIKI meet with her teenage self. The album was released to critical acclaim by the likes of NPR, Billboard, Vanity Fair, and V Magazine, who hailed Nicole as "NIKI's piece-de-resistance that kicks off an exceptional new chapter for the burgeoning songstress." NIKI also released her live album Live at the Wiltern last month, which features live recordings performed at the final show of NIKI's sold-out headlining tour at the Los Angeles venue last October. NIKI has had an impressive career thus far, amassing over 2.1 billion streams worldwide and opening for Taylor Swift on tour when she was just 15. In addition to performing at Coachella and embarking on her headlining North American tour last fall, she has also headlined at 88rising's Head in the Clouds Festival in Los Angeles, New York, Manila, and Jakarta. ABOUT NIKI Since breaking through with her 2018 EP Zephyr, NIKI has made a powerful imprint on the pop scene, amassing a devoted global fanbase with over 2.1 billion streams to date and making history as the first Indonesian artist ever to perform at Coachella. But after delivering her critically acclaimed debut album MOONCHILD, the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter felt compelled to completely reexamine her artistic process—a move that found her revisiting the vast catalog of unfiltered and indie-folk-leaning songs she'd created in high school. As she returned to the stream-of-consciousness approach to songwriting that defined her earliest material, the 23-year-old musician soon arrived at her sophomore album Nicole: a boldly self-possessed body of work written entirely by NIKI, spotlighting her finespun storytelling and warmly expressive vocals more fully than ever before. With the album's first half comprised of new or never-before-heard songs and its latter half featuring her favorite tracks from her widely beloved YouTube channel, NIKI imbues her songs with the kind of lived-in specificity that immediately reconnects the listener with the rush and devastation of their own first love. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected] www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #NIKI #TheApartmentWeWontShare #lowkey #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Tyra Madison over Zoom video! Rising country artist Tyra Madison has released her new single, "Plead The 5th." The track is now available for streaming (here) on all major platforms, allowing fans to experience Tyra's exceptional vocals and storytelling abilities firsthand. "Plead The 5th" highlights Tyra's storytelling prowess as she portrays the role of a mistreated significant other who endured the lasting impact of a tumultuous relationship spanning three years. When confronted by the police about her husband's whereabouts, Tyra skillfully exercises her right to remain silent, indicating her full awareness of the events surrounding his disappearance, or more accurately, the actions she took. Tyra commented on the release of the track, saying "I've always wanted to write a story-telling song and have been inspired by movies - I'm a crime show junkie!" Recognized as "one of the most exciting new voices" by CelebMix, Tyra Madison originates from Pine Top, Kentucky. Drawing inspiration from esteemed artists like Carrie Underwood and Maren Morris, Tyra has fully immersed herself in the art of songwriting and performing, leaving an indelible mark on the Nashville community and beyond. With over 12 million streams across all digital service platforms, Tyra's music has found its way into influential playlists such as Spotify's "New Music Nashville" and Apple Music's "Country Risers." She has garnered support slots while touring with acclaimed acts including Nelly, Ernest, Lonestar, Maddie & Tae, and Priscilla Block. In addition, Tyra has graced the stages of prominent music events such as Country Radio Seminar 2023 and Live In The Vineyard Goes Country 2023. Tyra's most recent single, "Right Girl Wrong Time," has amassed millions of streams, further solidifying her rising star status. The music video for the song premiered exclusively on CMT.com, providing fans with an immersive visual experience that can be viewed here. Anticipation is building as Tyra Madison prepares for the release of her debut EP, scheduled to launch in the late summer or fall. To learn more about Tyra Madison, visit her website and follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected] www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #TyraMadison #RightGirlWrongTime #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing NIKI over Zoom video!

Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI releases the visual for her track “The Apartment We Won’t Share.”

Directed by Isaac Ravishankara, the new visual for “The Apartment We Won’t Share” compliments the nostalgic track that reflects on what could have been with a past relationship. NIKI is contemplative as she strolls through her apartment alone before picking up her guitar to craft the introspective song. Watch the video HERE.

Most recently, NIKI made her NPR Tiny Desk debut where she delivered a carefully crafted & stripped-back performance of a handful of songs from her sophomore album Nicole, before closing with her hit single “Every Summertime.” Watch NIKI’s Tiny Desk performance HERE.

Following her sold-out North American headlining tour last fall, NIKI will be bringing her live show to cities across the globe with her 2023 world tour which will span across North America, Asia, Europe, and Australia. The run also includes performances at festivals including Head in the Clouds NYC & LA, Lollapalooza, and Outside Lands. The full list of dates is below; please visit https://nikizefanya.com/ for more information.

Previously, NIKI released the music video for her track “Backburner.” The video is deliberate and intimate, taking viewers into her world as she watches old footage recorded on her camcorder and re-lives fond memories of a past relationship. Watch the “Backburner” music video HERE.

Last summer, NIKI released her sophomore album Nicole, a project that sees her where she shines, returning to her singer-songwriter roots in a carefully crafted coming-of-age juncture that sees present-day NIKI meet with her teenage self. The album was released to critical acclaim by the likes of NPR, Billboard, Vanity Fair, and V Magazine, who hailed Nicole as “NIKI’s piece-de-resistance that kicks off an exceptional new chapter for the burgeoning songstress.” NIKI also released her live album Live at the Wiltern last month, which features live recordings performed at the final show of NIKI’s sold-out headlining tour at the Los Angeles venue last October.

NIKI has had an impressive career thus far, amassing over 2.1 billion streams worldwide and opening for Taylor Swift on tour when she was just 15. In addition to performing at Coachella and embarking on her headlining North American tour last fall, she has also headlined at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Festival in Los Angeles, New York, Manila, and Jakarta.

ABOUT NIKI
Since breaking through with her 2018 EP Zephyr, NIKI has made a powerful imprint on the pop scene, amassing a devoted global fanbase with over 2.1 billion streams to date and making history as the first Indonesian artist ever to perform at Coachella. But after delivering her critically acclaimed debut album MOONCHILD, the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter felt compelled to completely reexamine her artistic process—a move that found her revisiting the vast catalog of unfiltered and indie-folk-leaning songs she’d created in high school. As she returned to the stream-of-consciousness approach to songwriting that defined her earliest material, the 23-year-old musician soon arrived at her sophomore album Nicole: a boldly self-possessed body of work written entirely by NIKI, spotlighting her finespun storytelling and warmly expressive vocals more fully than ever before. With the album’s first half comprised of new or never-before-heard songs and its latter half featuring her favorite...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Tone Stith over Zoom video! Rising R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Tone Stith shares his smooth new single and visualizer "Girls Like You" via RCA Records. This latest release is a follow-up from Tone's previous released fan favorite track "B.E.D" in 2022 and his seven-track project Still FWM, which came out in October of 2021. "B.E.D" and Still FWM displays his smooth vocals and honest lyrics while immersing you into the world of R&B with hints of pop and hip-hop. These releases are a continuation of that and cements Tone Stith's status as a quadruple-threat in the entertainment industry. Not only can he play various instruments such as drums, piano, and guitar, but as a songwriter, Tone has penned numerous chart-topping hits, including Chris Brown's "Liquor," "Make Love" and "Undecided." Although he has many accolades collaborating with others, Stith's solo music allows him to shine the brightest with his incomparable falsetto and raw talent. With his forthcoming EP, Tone Stith is ready to take his place as an R&B mainstay. About Tone Stith: Jersey-born R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist (drums, guitar & piano) Tone Stith released his debut project Can We Talk in 2017, which garnered rave reviews from the likes of Complex, Billboard and more, and eventually led to Tone's signing with RCA Records. Stith's follow up EP in 2018, Good Company, included features from Swae Lee and Quavo and production from Stith, Bongo ByTheWay (Ty Dolla $ign, 50 Cent), The Audibles (Justin Bieber, Chris Brown), Marcos "Kosine" Palacios (Ella Mai, Christina Aguilera) and THE PRBLM SLVRS. As a songwriter, Tone has penned numerous chart-topping hits, writing and producing on Chris Brown's "Liquor" and "Make Love" and co-writing "Undecided." He has also opened for H.E.R. in 2018 on her I Used To Know Her Tour. To close out 2020, Tone returned to the music scene with his slow-burn single "Devotion," which was followed by "FWM" and "Like The First Time" in 2021, the latter co-written by Grammy and Oscar award winner Tiara Thomas. In 2021, along with a few live versions of his latest music, Tone released his project FWM and performed the title track at the 2021 BET Awards. Tone was also a part of iHeart's On The Verge artist campaign that same year. Towards the end of 2021, Tone dropped a "part two" to his previous EP, titling it Still FWM. The project had the singles "Something In The Water" featuring Maeta and "I Don't Wanna." In 2022 Tone released the fan favorite record "B.E.D'' and went on his own sold out Set The Tone Tour, which hit 15 markets. Most recently, Tone has finished up his new project – coming soon this August – and just dropped the first single "Girls Like You." With the anticipation building for his forthcoming EP, Tone Stith is ready to take his place as an R&B mainstay. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected] www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #ToneStith #FWM #GirlsLikeYou #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Pecos & The Rooftops over Zoom video! Pecos & The Rooftops have been perfecting a signature heavy blend of lowdown country and classic rock since their inception with the band living in a big five-bedroom house in Lubbock, Texas. Formed in 2019 by a tight-knit squad of college friends, the band outfits their soulful Americana with muscular guitar grit yet remains tuneful and melodic. They've carved out a singular niche for themselves in the rich songwriting tradition of their home state, as evidenced by their debut Warner Records single "5AM," released in March. Anchored by the heart-baring songwriting and booming voice of former Marine Pecos Hurley, the band is rounded out by top-tier players and songwriters Brandon Jones (rhythm guitar), Zack Foster (lead guitar), Kalen Davis (bass), Garrett Peltier (drums) and Hunter Cassell (guitars & keys). Big things have small beginnings. Pecos & The Rooftops chose their name—a nod to the part of the house they'd hang out, drink beers, and jam on—just before self-releasing their debut single, 2019's slow-burning "This Damn Song." It was a runaway success, earning an RIAA Platinum certification and going on to rack up more than 264 million streams globally. Deciding to ride the wave for as long as they could, the band hit the road immediately after and haven't stopped since, touring relentlessly on the club and festival circuit opening for the likes of rising country star Zach Bryan. They released the Red Eye EP in 2020, expanding on their already solid sound with extra emphasis on guitar structures and complex yet melodic arrangements, hinting at jazz and psychedelic influences. Hurley has a gift for exploring the shadowy sides of life through his songwriting, offering a clear-eyed and unflinching look at heartbreak, disconnection, self-medication, and wrestling with dark times. Pecos & The Rooftops have earned a devoted fan base who've come out to support them both online and, on the road, with the band garnering over 378 million global streams to date and more than 103 million video views. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected] www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #PecosAndTheRooftops #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Caitlynne Curtis over Zoom video! Nashville-based Billboard charting artist Caitlynne Curtis recently her stunning debut Country power ballad 'Where You Left Off'. Curtis, a single mother raising her son while also juggling an exploding music career, wrote her new Country debut 'Where You Left Off' with her father in mind. Curtis says, "Growing up it was hard to see my dad give up on his dreams to raise me and my siblings so I wrote this song to let him know his dreams are still alive and I'll be picking up where he left off. This is my first ever country release!" Caitlynne is the protege of Struggle Jennings, who is the Grandson of Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter. Watch Caitlynne and Outlaws & Angels mentor/label boss Struggle Jennings certified #1 Billboard charting song 'God We Need You Now' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYJBxlpfgxo Watch Caitlynne and Jennings new duet 'Fell Outta Love' taken from Jennings' May 2023 album release 'Monte Carlo'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLJDLGJWwuY We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected] www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #CaitlynneCurtis #WhereYouLeftOff #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Haiden over Zoom video! LA rising pop artist Haiden has released his new single "you don't even like me" about the existential fear of being too flawed to be loved. The track is the second single from his upcoming sophomore EP, Choke on My Heart, out on August 18th. "My friends tell me that this is the most honest song I've ever written," says Haiden. "For the first time, I very explicitly tell you how I see myself — going into my fears of not being attractive or well-spoken enough for people to like me." If Haiden's debut EP got his foot in the door, his forthcoming EP, Choke on My Heart, is pulling the rest of his body through. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter is diving deeper into himself with a newfound vulnerability in his music. Using catchy pop melodies as capsules for deeper lyricism, raw emotion bleeds from the songs and illuminates his relationships, adolescence, and self in a new light. Growing up in Southern California, Haiden was a self-proclaimed "serial hobbyist." Music, however, was the one passion that shone through his other endeavors. In high school, he embarked on a science-heavy path, later studying aerospace engineering his first three years of college. Feeling unfulfilled, he transferred into The University of Southern California and moved to LA, ditching his STEM path for music industry courses. When his guitar playing was halted by the return of a childhood medical condition, Haiden began songwriting to fill that void, having his first string of viral moments on TikTok in 2022. His 2022 racehorse single "Sorry to Your Next Ex" has amassed over 15M global streams, driving his debut EP to surpass 25M globally to date. As his music continues to grow, so does his desire to connect with fans. Music has allowed Haiden to channel his emotions into a healthy outlet, and he wants his listeners to hear their own stories within his songs too. Coming off a successful US winter tour last year, he's ready to hit the road again this fall. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected] www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Haiden #SorryForYourNextEX #ChokeOnMyHeart #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/