Bringin' it Backwards

We had the pleasure of interviewing Ashlee Keating over Zoom video! Ashlee Keating is ready to take the pop music scene by storm with her new single "SAUCY" and forthcoming EP. The hot new single has quickly become an anthem for both female-empowerment and the LGBTQ+ community. The track was created by the top-tier team of producers Tommy Brown (who works closely with Ariana Grande), YNG Josh and Nick Cooper. While the vibrant "Saucy" music video racked up over 100K views in the first week since its release, directed by Combina Key and choreographed by Shirlene Quigley. As a Billboard-charting music sensation, Ashlee is a true multifaceted talent. Her music is a perfect mix of upbeat and inspirational, with lyrical themes of loving yourself and living your best life. Between her colorful style and dance-worthy music catalog, Ashlee has also become highly regarded within the LGBTQ+ community as an ally and activist. She strives to spread messages of love, positivity, and confidence through all of her work. Making major strides in the music industry, Ashlee's recent single "YASSS" garnered over 1-Million streams on Spotify while her singles "Hurt Me So Good" and "Bad Mistake" spent weeks on the Top 20 Billboard Dance/Club Chart. Born and raised in Southern New Jersey, Ashlee discovered her love for music at a young age. She made her Broadway debut at only 6-years-old, playing 'Gretl' in the national tour of "The Sound of Music" (alongside Richard Chamberlain). Shortly after, she was cast as the lead role of "Annie" at the famous Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia. Ashlee has since been seen as a contestant on CBS' "Star Search", a member of Radio Disney's "Up and Coming Artist" Incubator Program (performing for artists such as Demi Lovato, Keke Palmer, & Raven Symone), in acting roles in movies such as "The Bandit Hound", and with her holiday single "Ice Kingdom" featured in Coca-Cola's '52 Songs of Happiness' campaign. Ashlee loves to use her platform for good, giving back to philanthropic organizations supporting women's empowerment and the LGBTQ+ community. Over the years, she has worked closely with GLAAD, Girl Up, St. Jude Children's Hospital, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Outside of her music career, Ashlee likes to stay active with her passions for fashion, dancing, pilates, make-up, traveling, and fitness. She also loves spending time with her pomeranian puppy Koko. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #AshleeKeating #YASSS #Saucy #LGBTQ #PRIDE #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 Ashe over Zoom video! California-based, RIAA Platinum-certified singer-songwriter Ashe releases her sophomore album Rae via Mom + Pop along with the video for latest single "omw." Fourteen tracks in length, and created with close friends and collaborators Leroy Clampitt, Steph Jones, Casey Smith, Noah Conrad, John Ryan and Afterhrs, Rae ushers in a new era of confidence for the artist. Additionally, Ashe has announced her 2023 global "Fun While It Lasted Tour", with venues to be revealed next week. On the new album, Ashe shares, "Since my debut is called Ashlyn and Rae is my middle name, it seemed like the only name for my sophomore album. I've inevitably created a trilogy. Rae reminds me of California sunshine, but it also has a Western grit. Every day, you're in the middle of your life from being born to dying. I'm in the middle of my life. Rae marks the next era." Rae kicks off with first single, "Another Man's Jeans", which cuts right to the chase in conversation with an ex. Wild guitar licks wrap around handclaps as horns pipe up in the background before she declares, "I don't want to talk about the fights in your mustang, let's just think about the nights drinking rosé-colored champagne." Later on, she is joined by her life-long hero and fashion icon, Diane Keaton for the beautiful and soothing "Love Is Letting Go", her dusky delivery coasts over embers of acoustic guitar and a soft beat on "Hope You're Not Happy." Ominous percussion simmers, she takes aim at prehistoric industry sexism on "Angry Woman." With its psychedelic Floyd-inspired title, "Shower With My Clothes On" bottles anxiety inside of minor chords and a dynamic delivery. The upbeat piano, buoyant tambourine and seventies-style groove of "omw" embodies her confidence. Rae concludes on "Fun While It Lasted." Written on a slightly out of tune piano in Big Bear, California, she ponders the end of the previous chapter and the beginning of the next. Ashe will embark on her global headline, "Fun While It Lasted Tour." The 39-date tour spans across North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. See full dates below. Ashe has partnered with PLUS1 and a portion of all tour proceeds will go to supporting organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all. Ashe's breakthrough debut, Ashlyn spawned multiple global hits, including "Moral Of The Story" and "Till Forever Falls Apart" - with FINNEAS - which was named one of the best songs of 2021 by the Los Angeles Times and surpassed 145 million streams on Spotify. Her meteoric rise includes amassing over 1.8 billion streams, 230 million video views, 8.9 million monthly Spotify listeners and a 4 million combined social media reach . We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Ashe #RAE #FunWhileItLastedTour #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 WAAX over Zoom video! The beating heart of the Australian post-punk scene, WAAX, have released their highly anticipated second studio album, At Least I'm Free, via Dew Process. The band have also shared the music video for the k.flay co-written, high octane LP standout "No Doz," which follows on the heels of the biting, incendiary singles already released from the album: the QMA Award winning "Most Hated Girl," the Linda Perry co-written "Dangerous" and "Read Receipts." Speaking on the Phoebe Faye-directed video for "No Doz," the band's singer Maz DeVita had this to say: "'No Doz' is about control. More specifically it's about losing it. In the video I have no control in the shopping trolley. I am at the mercy of the band who is pushing me around. The video reflects the newer, fresher vibe that we were going for when writing 'No Doz.' It's filled with energy, reckless abandon and bursts of color." On At Least I'm Free, WAAX teamed up with the production team behind their debut breakout album Big Grief - Bernard Fanning (Powderfinger) and Grammy winner Nick DiDia (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine). The result is an honest and indignant album laden with raw vulnerability and contrasted by the high octane energy WAAX is renowned for. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #WAAX #AtLeastImFree #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 VeeAlwaysHere over Zoom video! Producer, Songwriter, and Recording Artist, VeeAlwaysHere, recently dropped his EP, ego: playlist I. This EP was a way to prove and challenge himself towards becoming as versatile as a producer, songwriter, and artist VeeAlwaysHere can become. He states; "Not only did I want to let go of my usual writing and producing habits, but also sounds, subject matter and styles that I generally gravitate towards in my process. This project is all about me being entirely outside of my comfort zone, and the title EGO symbolizes the idea of me being comfortable in a variety of different genres as a musician. EGO is about the music artist that I want to be and have always envisioned myself being one day." Hailing from Siberian Russia, VeeAlwaysHere has always had a great passion for music, and a heavy influence from American Pop music. The ability to tell a story in its most vulnerable and raw way moved him despite the heavy language barrier. As a child, VeeAlwaysHere pushed through the language barrier to write songs, however, because he couldn't speak English - they were initially just gibberish. While having mastered the English language in a mere 2 and a half years, VeeAlwaysHere is now a self-taught musician who handles his production, writing, recording, and mixing. "From start to finish the entire song is my fingerprint all throughout. I really like to focus on an emotion or a feeling as a starting point of any record." We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #VeeAlwaysHere #EGO #EgoPlaylist #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 HAUSER of 2CELLOS over Zoom video! International superstar cellist HAUSER debuts "Theme for Ennio," a touching tribute to his dear friend and renowned Italian composer Ennio Morricone, performed with and composed by Ennio's son, acclaimed composer, conductor and pianist, Andrea Morricone. Andrea, who will soon embark on the Ennio Morricone – The Official Concert Celebration world tour, pays homage to his father, the late Maestro Ennio Morricone with this delicate and heartfelt performance. A special music video is available today, featuring the duo of Andrea Morricone at the piano and HAUSER with his cello, alongside footage of Ennio Morricone throughout the intimate showcase. Over many years, Andrea Morricone has become well-known for his work in both the conducting and composition fields. Amongst his many compositions his most famous perhaps is "The Love Theme" from Cinema Paradiso, on which he collaborated together with his father and for which they won a BAFTA Award. Meanwhile HAUSER, fresh off the release of his Billboard chart-topping new full-length album THE PLAYER, which is out now via Sony Music Masterworks, share Andrea's sentiment in the gift of appreciation for the late musical icon. Revered globally for his captivating live performance, HAUSER has made a name for himself with his signature cello performances, honoring those who have come before him, while paving the way for the future of classical music in the modern world. On his new album THE PLAYER, which features an accompaniment from the Czech National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Steven Mercurio, HAUSER skillfully merges popular hits with timeless classics in a way that feels fresh and inviting. HAUSER has creatively found ways to engage with cross-generational audiences, bringing life to the cello and consistently blending genres. He recently announced dates for the REBEL WITH A CELLO TOUR, which will be his first-ever solo tour, with shows set in France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, the United Kingdom and more. Known for his captivating live performances, HAUSER now looks forward to bringing THE PLAYER's songs to life in his forthcoming solo tours. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #HAUSER #2CELLOS #ThePlayer #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 MAR over Zoom video! MAR was born in the United States, but her Latin blood and warmth run strong through the veins of the young singer-songwriter. Mexican from her father and Cuban from her mother. She grew up in a home full of love for the arts, she began developing her skills by taking piano lessons from the age of six and then focusing on vocals. Steps that led her to her great passion: composition. In addition to her passion for singing and music, MAR has also worked in the modeling world since she was 13 years old, participating in countless fashion shows in Los Angeles, New York, and Mexico. Her first performance as an artist on stage took place in 2013, in Anaheim, California, a key event to reaffirm her vocation. Between 2014 and 2020, MAR participated in a hundred concerts and international tours throughout the American continent as part of her father's, the beloved Mexican singer-songwriter and Latin music legend Marco Antonio Solís, show. After many years of preparation, experimenting with rhythms, lyrics and musical styles, MAR broke into the world of music with her solo release "QUÉDATE". A pop-urban style song with a melody that can hook any heart and swing any set of hips. MAR recently released her newest single "Calavera", alongside the official music video! Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55zo1WXcPK8 We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #MAR #QUÉDATE #Calavera #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 KG Crown over Zoom video! Pop Artist KG Crown is a singer, song-writer, actress, and model who is quickly making a name for herself in the music industry! Following her first EP, which released in 2021, KG's fanbase of young teenage girls has skyrocketed. With her K-Pop leaning sound and catchy lyrics, KG has tapped into an audience that continues to relate to her music. With every single release, she grows more popular! KG just recently released two new singles, "Picture Perfect Love" and "Porcelain Queen". Due to her past experiences with bullying, KG continues to use her platform to bring awareness to this topic and inspires her followers to stand up for themselves. Her entire brand is focused around holding your head high and never letting your crown fall. LEARN MORE ABOUT KG CROWN: Born in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in Michigan, KG Crown recently moved to Los Angeles to pursue her love for music. Dedicated to her love for performing, writing music, acting, and fashion, she has quickly amassed 500K+ followers and 2M+ views across her socials! She started her career in the modeling industry at the age of 4 when she began working with Ford Models and is now signed with Zuri Agency in Los Angeles and Carson Adler Agency in New York City. In 2021, KG Crown released her first single, "Bad" on 7/23! The sassy single showcased her unique K-pop inspired sound and was inspired by her passion for standing up against bullying. Due to her past experiences with bullying, she continues to use her platform to bring awareness to this topic and inspires her followers to stand up for themselves. Her new single, "Bad", was the first release from her new EP! At just 7 years old, KG was the lead singer of a band, Good Kicks, that she created with her older brothers. After this amazing experience, it was time for her to launch her solo career where she continued chasing her dreams as a pop artist. KG Crown has had experience working with Grammy-winning songwriters and has appeared in multiple magazines and advertisements nationwide! For philanthropy, she hopes to become involved in anti-bullying organizations. In the past year, she also created a YouTube channel where she posts videos about fashion, beauty, and music! We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #KGCrown #PorcelainQueen #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 Sofia Treadway over Zoom video! At just 17 years old, the bilingual singer-songwriter Sophia Treadway is taking the music industry by storm with her latest single, Kiss N Tell, produced by 2022 Grammy-Award Winner (Best Album, Jon Batiste) Autumn Rowe! The singles sound is a nod to the late 90's/early 2000's and will give nostalgic vibes to those who remember that era of music well! The Dallas-based singer is well known for her latest single, Close to Me, and her other popular songs, I'm Good (2021), Not That into You (2020), Beside Me (2019), and Can't Stop Thinking About You (2018). Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Sophia has always wanted to share her love of singing with the world. Sophia made her journey to Memphis, Tennessee from California at the age of 5 where she auditioned for her first show. After blowing the judges away with her performance of Adele's "Rolling In The Deep" she began working with infamous vocal instructor, Bob Westbrook, former teacher to Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears Lance Bass, Chris Young, Lucy Hale, Olivia Holt, Peyton List and many more! Sophia took her singing career to the next level with her performance in 2013 at various events including the Delta Fair. By 2014, Sophia won in the national competition, IPOP, and in 2017 found herself in the main showcase at the Mike Beaty Model & Talent Expo in Dallas, TX. After her many accomplishments as a young singer, she launched her path to creating original music with the support of Platinum Record music producer Marc Williams of Indasoul Entertainment, and Sony/ATV music producer Christopher 'C-Ray' Roberts of OnKey Entertainment! Additionally, she has been mentored by 2022 Grammy-Award Winner Autumn Rowe (Best Album for 'We Are' with Jon Batiste) for the last 6 years, who has worked alongside Sophia homing in on her writing skills and sound. Sophia feels passionate about both her Latina and American heritage and is striving to incorporate both languages into her music. She also feels strongly about including her personal experiences in her music to connect with her audience. Her hit single, Beside Me, was written to encourage her fans to feel empowered and always express their individuality! Sophia is an avid supporter of the Thirst for Life project- an organization that builds wells in Africa for people who do not have access to clean water. In addition to the Thirst For Life project, Sophia loves to perform and has gone on to sing the national anthem for the Memphis Grizzlies and the Memphis Redbirds! We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com This episode is sponsored by American Musical Supply. Go to https://ter.li/AmericanMusicalSupply-BACKWARD and use promo code BACKWARD to receive $20 off a purchase over $100. #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #SofiaTreadway #KissNTell #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 Barny Fletcher over Zoom video! London artist Barny Fletcher has released his new mixtape, JETPACK! Barny Fletcher has seen a meteoric rise since his debut, garnering support from BBC's Radio 1, Australia's Triple J, and features everywhere from a collaboration on the latest DJ Shadow album, a Euro 2020 fashion design campaign with Umbro, as well as inclusion on the soundtrack for Michaela Coel's HBO series I May Destroy You. Today's new single comes on the heels of previous track "Backstroke," which landed on Spotify's New Music Friday and has already racked up 250K Spotify plays since its release last month. Barny first started teasing the forthcoming JETPACK mixtape late last year with "Breakfast at Isabel's," which featured a playful video co-directed by Barny himself, and then followed with track "90s Baby" this summer. A budding pop prodigy with undeniable charisma, Barny Fletcher first debuted in 2019 with singles "Christ Flow" and "Blu Skyes," which set the stage for his hotly-tipped debut project, CANVAS2033, and its follow-up, BOZO. The releases sparked support from BBC Radio 1 on their 'Introducing Playlist,' leading to a prestigious performance slot at the BBC Introducing Stage at Radio 1 Big Weekend. He has also played a sold out London headline show as well as festival appearances at Lollapalooza Paris, Reading & Leeds, and The Great Escape. Growing up in a small Somerset, UK village to a photographer father, filmmaker mother, and very little else to occupy his hyperactive nature other than an eclectic record collection, Barny delved into the catalogs of artists such as The Kinks, Eminem, Bob Dylan, and Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, a chaotic fusion that still influences him today. Getting his start uploading weekly tracks to SoundCloud, Barny's sound has evolved into a kaleidoscopic mix of hip-hop, R&B, pop, and disco, alongside a distinct lyrical take on the absurdity of the everyday. He has landed on Spotify's NMF UK playlist 7 times, has seen Front Left, Our Generation, and Free Form (including the cover!) Spotify placements, as well as on Apple Music's New Music Daily. Outside of music, Barny enjoys developing his fashion brand 'Verlimont,' a passion project of which he enjoys sourcing quality materials and even hand-applying finishing touches himself. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #BarnyFletcher #Jetpack #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 DJ Politik over Zoom video! Los Angeles native DJ Politik is known for creating memories that last a lifetime through his impeccable curation of the songs that define us. With a natural ability to connect with clients, collaborators and fans alike, DJ Politik (Paul Purman) has worked with hospitality giants, Fortune 500 companies, and luxury brands, to A-list celebrities, artists, and business magnates. Politik (Paul Purman) is proudly expanding his role as part of the "1942 Crew" with a new creative partnership between him and Don Julio Tequila. The DJ, producer, and luxury tequila ambassador will be spearheading the brand's music-driven content, starting with a docu-series titled "Beyond The Booth." The series will give fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access into the studio where he will collaborate and interview industry-leading songwriters and producers. In Politik's first filmed feature in partnership with Don Julio 1942, he sits down with GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum songwriter Kaine to discuss the making of hits like Doja Cat's "Best Friend" while they sip on luxury tequila. Much like the expertly-aged flavor of Don Julio 1942, DJ Politik emphasizes that the best things take time, as evidenced by his own storied artistic career that's led him to cross paths with Post Malone, The Chainsmokers, Bruno Mars, and more. Next up for Politik is an official remix of Summer Walker and SZA's R&B smash "No Love". Crafting a remix that's consistent with the trademark energy the Los Angeles-based producer and DJ has become known for, exuberant synth melodies weave through the enticing chopped vocals of the anthemic track, allowing Politik to showcase his ear for club-ready grooves that get the whole dance floor moving. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #DJPolitik #DonJulio #DonJulio1942 #1942 #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/