Bringin' it Backwards

We had the pleasure of interviewing Mikayla Lane over Zoom video. Seventeen-year-old Mikayla Lane recently released her new song, "Ambush". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlAjbpQNCC4 Written by Mikayla and John Conrad and produced by Jimmy Ritchey (Jake Owen, Clay Walker, Mark Chestnutt), "Ambush" brings a spunky, cowgirl-themed tale of unexpected love on the range and offers up a western-esque vibe. Mikayla Lane is ambitious and driven--traits branded by her upbringing, lifestyle, personality and passions. With heart, vision and talent beyond her years, she knows what she wants and she is determined to chase her dream; her pursuit began early on. Mikayla was just 13 when she earned a spot on Blake Shelton's OIe Red talent roster, which originated in Shelton's hometown of Tishomingo, Oklahoma and Mikayla's home state. She has become a staple at the venue in Tishomingo and has appeared on the Ole Red stages in Nashville, Gatlinburg and Orlando. The country music starlet has become a "fan-favorite" at a variety of notable venues, including Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa where she opened for Jon Wolfe. She is the venue's youngest supporting act to date. The songstress has written and co-produced a catalog of original tunes. As a tween, Mikayla recorded and released her debut EP, Rooftop Nights, and has since released seven studio recordings. She co-wrote and co-produced the single "Superman," recorded in her bedroom and now approaching 80,000 streams, along with the corresponding music video, which premiered on CMT.com in October 2020. Mikayla also co-wrote and co-produced the single, "Drive" in 2021 and the track catapulted to the Top 10 on Spotify's New Music Nashville. In September 2021, Mikayla introduced her sophomore recording project, Miles From Nowhere, featuring four originals that embrace her western lifestyle. In keeping with family tradition and their mutual passion for rodeo and the lifestyle, Mikayla was recently named as the official spokesperson for the nation's largest youth rodeo, the Vegas Tuffest Junior World Championship. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #MikaylaLane #Ambush #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 Carly Rose over Zoom video. Ten years ago, a 13-year-old dazzled a panel of judges that included Britney Spears, Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, and L.A. Reid, on the second season of Fox's The X Factor. She then went off to win the hearts of the world with her stunning cover of Karmin's "Brokenhearted" solidifying her place in pop culture history. The now 23-year-old Carly Rose is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the show and revisiting this time of her life with her grown-up interpretation of "Brokenhearted," out today worldwide across all digital platforms. At age seven, Carly snagged a role in the Broadway production of Les Misérables, and began performing in theater, on TV and in films, and touring nationally. At 13, her instincts lead her to audition for The X Factor. Her intuition proved to be spot on. The little girl with the big voice made the cut, was a fan-favorite, and went on to become the runner-up, the youngest in the show's history. Following the conclusion of her run on The X-Factor, while still under the glare of the spotlight, Carly and her family made the decision for her to have a childhood away from the limelight. This gave her the freedom to pursue an education, and develop into a fully formed artist who approaches performing and songwriting with a level of focus and maturity well beyond her 23 years, amassing an impressive catalog of original music. For years Carly shied away from associating herself with the show, but it was the original X Factor fans, as well as the community that she cultivated on social media that encouraged her to embrace nostalgia and this part of her life. After posting a number of tongue-in-cheek TikTok videos referencing her time on the show, she came to see that people really cared and were genuinely interested. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Carly looks at this exercise, especially with the direction of the music video, as embracing this chapter of her story, and more importantly bringing a sense of joy to her fans. The video, directed by Claire Schmitt, gives a special nod to that very magical moment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbQMCFknS4c&feature=youtu.be We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #CarlyRose #XFactor #Brokenhearted #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 Tyson Motsenbocker over Zoom video. Where do dreams go when you become an adult? Well, they don't disappear or dissolve into the ether. Those dreams simply change with you. However, it doesn't mean you can't still grasp the way they made you feel. As such, we treasure memories by recalling them and sharing them as often as possible. Tyson Motsenbocker preserves those youthful memories in his music, etching them into the fabric of the songs. The Washington-born and California based singer and songwriter encases them in lithe melodies, upbeat soundscapes, and ponderous lyrics. After generating tens of millions of streams and cultivating a devout fan base, he examines the jump from childhood to adulthood – or maybe just the space between the two – on his third full-length offering, Milk Teeth [Tooth & Nail]. Tyson has consistently tuned into such emotions with relatability and vulnerability. Following his 2016 debut LP Letters to Lost Loves, he spent as much time as possible on the road, performing countless shows and captivating audiences across America and beyond. However, he connected deeply on 2020's Someday I'll Make It All Up To You. Meanwhile, "Autumn Love" was generating two and a half million Spotify streams. The followup single "Sunday Morning" followed close behind with nearly two million Spotify streams. Just a handful of shows into what was booked to be a two year touring schedule, Covid 19 shut all touring down. Motsenbocker and his band headed home, where a period of reflection ensued, setting the foundation for what would become Milk Teeth. Tyson hit the studio in Orange County, California with producer Nathan Cimino, drummer James McCalister, bassist Patrick Dodd and keyboardist Matthew Wright. Thematically reflected in the title (another name for "baby teeth"), the music struck a sweet spot akin to the "summer after you graduate from high school where you're walking the line between the confusion and excitement of childhood and the gravity of being an adult." In the end, Tyson is an adult, and it ain't so bad. In fact, it sounds beautiful on Milk Teeth. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #TysonMotsenbocker #MilkTeeth #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 Matt B over Zoom video. R&B singer Matt B recently released his new single, "Ima Say It," a confessional written during the pandemic that speaks to the importance of open communication with a partner. Through the song's flirty lyrics, Matt B truly encapsulates the listener in his feelings as he makes a valiant effort to be open and transparent instead of bottling up his emotions. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll2aZuWeC3s&feature=youtu.be "Ima Say It" is the latest single from Matt B following a string of recent releases including "One & Only" featuring Nigerian artist Oxlade, a re-release of his 2018 fan favorite track "Losing You," and the powerful and vibrant "Gimme Love" which features award-winning Ugandan superstar Eddy Kenzo whose music video rapidly amassed over 4 million views across platforms. Over his career, Matt B has built a global fanbase with his chart-topping singles and albums, garnering over 8 million global streams. His debut and sophomore albums went to #1 on the iTunes R&B Charts following their releases in Japan and he continued to release music overseas with his 2018 EP, RISE, produced by GRAMMY-Award Winning Producer Bryan-Michael Cox (Mariah Carey, Usher, Mary J. Blige). Matt B's 2021 debut US album, EDEN, featured production from Cox as well as Tricky Stewart (Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Rihanna), and landed Top 40 on Billboard's R&B Albums Chart, Digital Albums, Heatseekers, and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #MattB #ImaSayIt #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 David Duane over Zoom video. Entrepreneur, media personality, and recording artist: David Duane established himself as a top leading professional within the music and entertainment industry with his self-made brands, Urban Fierce Group, My Fierce Wings Radio, and On Air With David Duane. On Air With David Duane is a pop culture, music, and entertainment show hosted & executive produced by David Duane and is currently being wrapped up to make its major television debut. The show was established initially as a radio show in January of 2012 on My Fierce Wings Radio - an online media outlet and radio network focusing on entertainment & music, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship. On Air With David Duane has interviewed several celebrities within the entertainment & music industry from the likes of Anthony Hamilton, Ashanti, Avant, Bilal, Brandy, Don Benjamin, Elle Varner, Fantasia, Jill Scott, K. Michelle, Kid Ink, Ledisi, Luke James, Mario, Marsha Ambrosius, Michelle Williams, Monica, Rico Love, Sevyn Streeter, Trina, and more! David is also the managing partner & founder of Urban Fierce Group - a full-service public relations and marketing firm based in New York City and Los Angeles. His clients have been featured on MTV, BET, VH1, Fox Soul, ESSENCE, Billboard, People, BELLO, Vulkan Magazine, The Shade Room, Page Six, Sheen Magazine, Hollywood Life, XONecole, and The Grio. Urban Fierce Group's star-stunned present to past client roster includes Don Benjamin, Dana Vaughns, Princeton Perez, Mario, Day26, and Algee Smith. Aside from David's entrepreneurship efforts, he released his debut & final album, "Unapologetic Blonde". The project is considered a well-crafted machine of Pop / R&B / Soul, which is sure to have you hooked on David's vibrant vocals and contagious sound. Keep on the lookout for more content from David Duane as he continues to expand and become more dominant within the music and entertainment industry. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #DavidDuane #UnapologeticBlonde #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 Kings Elliot over Zoom video. One of 2022's most promising new voices Kings Elliot releases her sophomore EP Bored Of The Circus via Verve Forecast/Interscope. The EP is also available to purchase on limited edition 10'' vinyl. Along with the EP, Kings Elliot releases the official music video for "Ashes By The Morning." WATCH "ASHES BY THE MORNING" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4oZ5HKaWos LISTEN TO BORED OF THE CIRCUS https://kingselliot.lnk.to/BoredoftheCircus On Bored Of The Circus, the half-Swiss, half-British singer-songwriter further establishes herself as one of altpop's leading up-and-comers. Elliot digs into her deepest emotions while crafting finely wrought pop songs that feel both incredibly intimate and otherworldly. The contrast between her to-the-bone lead vocal, which precisely describes her internal torment, and the voices surrounding her, a hovering choir accompaniment made up of multiple tracks of Kings' own voice and arranged by chief collaborator halfrhymes, results in an out-of- time musical experience that heightens all the knotty emotions outlined in her lyrics as she explores themes of mental health, innocence, heartbreak, growth, and hope. Elliot recently concluded supporting U.S. pop-rock megaforce Imagine Dragons on their North American stadium tour, which kicked off in early August. She also took the School Night stage on September 12th at Bardot in Los Angeles alongside Josh Fudge, Reve, and Cian Ducrot. Elliot remains a leading advocate for mental health - an open book with her fans, she explores and speaks openly about her battle through her music and her social pages have become a safe haven and space of community for fans.Her bruising honesty and dedication to the craft of songwriting have already made her beloved by fans around the world, and she's already been called "a future star" by BBC6 music maven Chris Hawkins. Kings Elliot has already received critical praise from Consequence, Teen Vogue, Billboard, Clash, Wonderland, The Line of Best Fit, COLORS and Lyrical Lemonade, among others, as well as social support from Reese Witherspoon, Dixie D'Amelio, Lewis Capaldi and Milky Chance. Her music has been added to a host of notable Spotify and Apple Music playlists as well. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #KingsElliot #BoredoftheCircus #CryBabyCry #ChaosInMyCourt #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 Ricky Reed over Zoom video. Ricky Reed is a GRAMMY-Award winning and multi-platinum selling producer, songwriter, and artist, who is also the Founder and CEO of Nice Life Recording Company. Nice Life Recording Company is Los Angeles-based record label and publishing company founded by Reed; their roster of clients includes Lizzo, The Marías, St. Panther, and more. As CEO of Nice Life Recording Company, Ricky has… Discovered and launched Lizzo into superstardom, making her the first signee of the recording company in partnership with Atlantic Records Signed and developed The Marías and worked to craft their debut album CINEMA, which earned them a GRAMMY nomination this past year for Best Engineered album. They've gone on to play Coachella, sell out their headlining tour and will tour with Halsey and play Lollapalooza this summer. The album also netted a #1 radio single with "Hush" Worked to build out a staff for the label including executive level positions, as well as radio, streaming/sales, marketing and digital marketing roles, expanding the Nice Life footprint Signed key rising talent including St. Panther, John Robert, and publishing clients like Nate Mercereau Devoted time and attention to mental health, creating a non-recoupable mental health fund for roster artists As a producer, Ricky has most recently…. Co-produced Lizzo's "About Damn Time," currently at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 Produced Camila Cabello's "Bam Bam," featuring Ed Sheeran. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and peaked inside the Top 10 in over 15 countries, with Vulture calling it "a bona fide breakup bop" Developed and co-produced 7 tracks on Lizzo's multi-platinum selling breakthrough album Cuz I Love You Won two Grammy awards, including one for Lizzo's Cuz I Love You in 2020 (Best Urban Contemporary Album) and the second this past year for Jon Batiste's We Are (Album of the Year) Produced tracks on albums including The Weeknd's After Hours & Leon Bridge's Gold-Digger's Sound Ricky has produced Lizzo's latest album Special We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #RickyReed #Wallpaper #Lizzo #NiceLifeRecordingCompany #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 Alisun over Zoom video. Alisun was born in California and is a proud heiress of her Latin roots- Cuban and Mexican. At a young age she discovered her musical and performance talents and dedicated herself to learning the piano and taking vocal and acting classes. Diving right into her passion, she also participated in endless plays and live musical performances. Her talent was recognized by Camila as she was invited on a two-year tour throughout the US and Latin America, showcasing her alluring voice. The year 2021 marked a special time in her life, releasing her first solo single "HYPOTHERMIA," officially breaking her into the entertainment world. The indie/pop artist has defined her music as a magical and immersive experience, and to give continuity to her project, the magic continued with the premiere of a new song "THEY LIVE IN AND AROUND US". Alisun recently released her new single "Around the World" making it her third recorded single. She has recently joined international tours, including heading on the road with pop-rock band Camila, where she shared her love of music and the stage with the US and Latin America.­ We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Alisun #AroundTheWorld #AlisonSolis #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 Chappell Roan over Zoom video. Chappell Roan recently released her new song "Femininomenon"! "In 2018, Chappell Roan packed everything she owned into the back of her car and drove three days straight from her tiny Missouri hometown, to make L.A. her home. Not long after landing in her new city, Chappell spent an outrageously fun night out at iconic gay bar The Abbey—an experience that soon altered her entire trajectory as an artist. "All of a sudden I realized I could truly be any way I wanted to be, and no one would bat an eye," says Chappell. "It was so different from home, where I always had such a hard time being myself and felt like I'd be judged for being different or being creative. I just felt overwhelmed with complete love and acceptance, and from then on I started writing songs as the real me." With more new music coming very soon, Chappell Roan's transformation into a glittery pop artist is well underway." We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #ChappellRoan #Femininomenon #PinkPonyClub #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 Jenna McDougall of Hevenshe over Zoom video. You know her as the explosive frontwoman of the worldwide adored, internationally recognised punk-rock band, Tonight Alive. Stepping outside of the walls of the world she has built for herself over the last 14 years, Jenna McDougall emerges from musical hiatus to birth her new independent project, Hevenshe. Hevenshe (Heaven – she, a mirrored expression of Divine Feminine) offers us a bold delivery of original, open letter artistry, both lyrically striking and sonically timeless. Welcoming the entire spectrum of emotion, McDougall once again invites her beloved audience into tell-all melodic journeys, rippling with transcendence. Hevenshe is simultaneously a departure from McDougall's punk-emo roots and a continuation of her original mission: self-empowerment and emotional freedom. Hevenshe is a self-managed and independently released project on the artist's budding label PREMA Records. For the first time in over a decade, McDougall is experiencing what it's like to be an unestablished artist. This seems to excite, rather than intimidate her. "No One Will Ever Love You" brings a level of familiarity & comfort. With 4 years between musical releases, Hevenshe will have you hooked with her signature vocals, relatable lyrics and cathartic compositions. Equal parts tenacity and tenderness, this song covers themes of both heartbreak and acceptance, with a message that McDougall was denied to deliver. She agreed this outlet was therapeutic for her & hopes it will be the same for listeners. Having been off the road for three years, McDougall says she is "Ready to thrust my creative life into the public space again. I want to perform. It's a huge part of me and how I experience the world. I love connecting with people, I love travelling and I love performing. I can't get enough of it! So, I want to make up for lost time." We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Hevenshe #JennaMcDougall #TonightAlive #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/