Bringin' it Backwards

We had the pleasure of interviewing Nia Kay over Zoom video! Chicago rapper and rising star, Nia Kay recently released her new video titled, "Go Best Friend". With more than 6.9 million fans on Facebook and almost 1.6 million followers on Instagram, Nia released this new single on the heels of the successful debut of her song "Ignored," which ranked #2 on the BET Jams Fresh Face Friday. In addition to the release of "Go Best Friend," Nia has stepped up as an ambassador for JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) non-profit. In this new role, she's joining efforts with the organization to educate the public about the life-threatening autoimmune disease and the importance of early detection, which can help people avoid severe conditions at the onset of the disease and ultimately saves lives. Growing up with T1D and overcoming the daily highs and lows of the disease has fueled Nia's passion for raising awareness and inspiring other T1D youth that they too can achieve their dreams. The "Go Best Friend" music video features a clip and end-card of Nia managing her T1D using an insulin pen, and information about the JDRF T1Detect screening education and awareness program. On January 13, 2022, Nia performed at an intimate event in her hometown of Chicago to celebrate the launch of her new music video "Go Best Friend," and to raise awareness for T1D. Images and footage from the event were captured by Shutterstock, a creative platform dedicated to supporting talented artists across all genres, with a commitment to advancing philanthropic causes. About Type 1 Diabetes (T1D): T1D is a chronic, life-threatening autoimmune disease that can strike children and adults at any age. It requires rigorous 24/7 monitoring of blood glucose levels—even overnight—to avoid potentially lethal highs and lows in blood sugar, as well as other devastating complications like kidney, eye and nerve diseases. While its causes are not yet entirely understood, scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. Its onset is sudden and is not related to diet or lifestyle. In T1D, the body's immune system destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, meaning the body produces little to no insulin to regulate blood sugar and get energy from food. There is nothing you can do to prevent T1D, and—at present—nothing you can do to get rid of it. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #NiaKay #GoBestFriend #NewMusic #T1D #Type1Diabetes #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://link.chtbl.com/BiB 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 Julianna Joy over Zoom video! Due out in 2022, the prodigious pop singer-songwriter's EP Garden of Eden sits in the crosshairs of youthful innocence and profundity beyond her years. Its seven songs span escapist dance bops and contemplative ballads, taking musical influence from alternative rock, pop, classic rock, and psychedelia. Co-written with Grammy-nominated producer Teddy Geiger (Shawn Mendes, Maroon 5, Lizzo), Garden of Edenincorporates these styles into an impressively uniform sound. Joy creditsGeiger's abounding creativity and open-mindedness — not to mention her impressive roster of collaborators like Danny Parker, John Ryan, Mags Duval, Juan Ariza, and Evan Voytas — as a creative spark that helped expand her own artistry. Full of synth keyboard and percussion textures, layered with acoustic guitar strumming and electric guitar solos, sampled strings, jazzy basslines, and more, the musicality on Garden of Eden seems to reflect the emotional chaos of its songs: Joy only graduated high school in December 2019 before taking a leap of faith to move from the Chicago suburbs to Los Angeles and peruse music full-time. These themes present themselves throughout Garden of Eden. The hilarious "Teenage Boys," which was written in the same iconic studio where Fleetwood Mac recorded "Rumors", details Joy's frustrations in dating. "Prescriptions" truthfully describes the struggles of finding the best mental health regimen. "California," a haunting, yet uplifting ode to her new home, always sparks her synesthesia in hues of teal like the color of the water off the Pacific Coast Highway. While the songs on Garden of Edenhighlight Joy's growth and musical exploration, she's been a prolific writer since childhood. Having composed more than 200 songs in her teen years, she attended Grammy Camp in Los Angeles at age 15, where she studied music with industry professionals, fellow performers, producers, and instrumentalists. By the summer of 2019, Joy returned to LA to record her first EP, Cherries, which was released in February 2020. And thanks to the focal track, "Cherry Bomb" (which has been streamed almost 1.5 million times on Spotify), she's begun to lay the foundation for a loyal fan base across even more platforms — through Spotifyeditorial playlist placement (SALT) and Apple Music editorial placement (Breaking Singer/Song-writer) and several TikTok influencer playlists. Joy is currently signed to a publishing deal with Hipgnosis Songs. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #JuliannaJoy #GardenOfEden #Cherries #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://link.chtbl.com/BiB 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 LiLi Roqelin over Zoom video! The song "Childfree" by NYC-based award-winning singer-songwriter-producer LiLi Roquelin is the first-ever original song written about the childfree choice and lifestyle. It features 55 happy childfree women from all over the world on the cover art and it has been labeled by such women as "their Anthem". Since its release, she has received many positive and supportive reactions (with The New York Times feature and podcast interviews), some neutral, and some negative reactions from men, parents, and mothers. She is proud to be a voice for all women that chose this lifestyle. Her goal is to help and inspire young women to become aware they have a choice and to speak up about their decision. LiLi is at the core of the Childfree Movement and she is on a mission to normalize a woman's choice to live a happy, childfree life. "I want women that get criticized or judged about their lifestyle to have the song as support and to remind them they are not alone!". "Young girls can listen to the lyrics and feel empowered and reassured, embrace their preference and turn it into the firm decision that they need to take." We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #LiLiRoquelin #Childfree #ChildfreeMovement #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://link.chtbl.com/BiB 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 S-X over Zoom video! 2022 marks the return of new music from critically acclaimed producer turned pop star S-X, teaming up with multi-platinum selling rap sensation Trippie Redd for their silky new single, "All Night." Charged by an electric production, the heart-on-sleeve track is bridged with S-X's world-class vocals, Trippie Redd's effortless flow and Digital Farm Animals' production, the fruits of which make for hook-laden remedy to beat the January blues. "All Night" is out now and available on all streaming platforms via BMG / RBC Records. The breezy new single from S-X will appear on his forthcoming debut album later this year and follows the 2021 release of his mixtape 'A Repeat Wouldn't Go A Miss.' His sounds have long been shaping the industry, it's just that now for the first time his voice will truly be heard. The "Wolverhampton wonderkid" has a producer's ear, a pop-star's voice, and is one of the nicest guys in the business to boot. S-X's signature lyrics and production prowess entice the industry's biggest names to queue up to collaborate with him including Lil Wayne, Childish Gambino, Chance The Rapper, J. Cole and Skepta; a testament to a forward-thinking artist who continues to push his art into new dimensions and proving he's an unstoppable artist in his own right. And now his new single "All Night" with Trippie Redd is the latest chapter in his burgeoning career as a solo music artist. Meanwhile, S-X is the first A&R and production consultant for Wolves Records, the first record label to be launched by a UK football club. Wolves have teamed up with Warner Music UK's Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), the multi-award-winning label services division to launch an ambitious and unique proposition that will unite two of the world's biggest passions – music and football. S-X will help to identify the next wave of grassroots musical talent. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #SX #Producer #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://link.chtbl.com/BiB 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 Jacob Bryant over Zoom video! Edgy, outlaw country rocker Jacob Bryant unleashes his new album, Bar Stool Preacher from Thirty Tigers and American Roots Records, today. Wide Open Country premiered the official music video to the album's focus track, "The Bottom (Raise 'Em Up)", which was also supported by CMT.com, while PopWrapped premiered the lyric video to the song. Produced by Bryant, Jesse Triplett, Brandon Metcalf, Noah Gordon and Jeff Catton, Bar Stool Preacher was recorded at South X Sea Studios in Nashville. The 13-song collection stays true to Bryant's trademark, deeply personal style that has built an eager fan base and caught the attention of industry heavyweights like Thirty Tigers. The global music marketing, management, distribution and publishing company recently inked its deal with Bryant and American Roots Records. "I think Jacob has it in him to be a major star, and I'm proud that he and his team picked us to help him realize his promise," shared Thirty Tigers President David Macias. After losing his mother in 2010, the budding singer-songwriter battled depression and anxiety, self-medicated with alcohol and cocaine and ultimately suffered a heart attack at the age of just 19, but he transformed the pain into passion. "Music is healing. As simple as that sounds, the process of creating my art about the life experiences I have had is my therapy," Bryant explained. "From writing the songs, recording, mixing and mastering to finally seeing a finished product in my hands has been extremely therapeutic for me." About Jacob Bryant: With powerhouse vocals, bold songwriting talent and a dynamic live show, Bryant continues breaking the mold as a new artist. The singer-songwriter is a true road warrior and spent hundreds of thousands of miles on the road playing in honky tonks, fairs and even the Mother Church of Country Music, Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Bryant has built an eager fan base while developing his trademark, deeply personal songs. After losing his mother in 2010, the budding songwriter battled depression and anxiety, self-medicated with alcohol and cocaine and ultimately suffered a heart attack at the age of just 19 – but he transformed the pain into passion. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #BarStoolPreacher #JacobBryant #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://link.chtbl.com/BiB 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 Marian Hill over Zoom video! Comprised of producer Jeremy Lloyd and vocalist Samantha Gongol, Marian Hill is not new to the music scene. Past hits, including "Down" and "One Time" have seen massive chart and sync success, and their music has garnered over 2.2 billion streams worldwide. Now, the band is set to release their newest album, Why Can't We Just Pretend?, in Spring 2022 and have already released tracks from the album featuring notable artists such as Yung Baby Tate and GASHI. About Marian Hill Marian Hill are a duo from Philadelphia consisting of singer Samantha Gongol and producer Jeremy Lloyd. Their unique sound combines sparse, minimal electronic beats with seductive vocals (which are often chopped up and manipulated) along with sultry saxophone. After releasing their debut single, "Whisky," in 2013, they made their Billboard debut with their first full-length release, 2016's Act One, which included the Top 30 single "Down." The duo wrote "Whisky" in the spring of 2013 and sent it to dozens of blogs hoping to catch some attention. The song created a buzz, and the following year, the duo released their first EP, Play, as well as a 7" single, "Lips." They received mainstream exposure when Romanian pop star credited them as co-writers of her song "Diggy Down," which incorporated the hook of Marian Hill's "Got It." The duo signed to / in early 2015 and released Sway, a seven-track EP. In 2016, they issued their full-length debut album, Act One, featuring the number 21 single "Down." The LP reached number 42 on the Billboard 200. Early 2018 saw the release of the punchy single "Subtle Thing," followed by an appearance at that year's Coachella Festival. Their second long-player, Unusual, arrived in May 2018 and returned them to the U.S. albums chart as well as charting in France. August 2019 saw the duo issue the single "Take a Number," which featured a guest spot from Moroccan-American singer, songwriter, model, and activist Dounia. ~ Paul Simpson, Rovi. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #MarianHill #GASHI #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://link.chtbl.com/BiB 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 Trey Lewis over Zoom video! Country singer, Trey Lewis' new single "Single Again" is out now along with the music video. The video premiered on Taste of Country as they wrote, "No one writes a breakup song quite like Trey Lewis. His new music video for 'Single Again' is a true country original, as well." The song was first teased by Trey on TikTok and started a wildfire of fans reacting to the song and its theme in a very Trey like fashion. The sound had over 30,000+ videos before the song officially released. Trey writes about the track, "I wrote Single Again when I got my heart broken. Thanks to y'all it might be the break up anthem of 2022. Hope it helps y'all as much as it did me. Middle fingers up!" Trey Lewis successfully redefined the boundaries of country music with his popular song 'Dicked Down in Dallas' that caught the attention of millions garnering spotlights from the likes of Billboard, Rolling Stone, Barstool Sports, and more. Trey continued to push the genre forward with his latest project 'Shut the Door' last year that received tons of accolades and features on top playlists across the board. The Birmingham, AL native continues to release a diverse mixture of music rooted in his authentic songwriting. You can tell Trey a lot of things, just don't tell him to quit and go home. Trey didn't just go viral on Tik Tok and go play his first show. Trey (+ band) is winning over fans all over the country with his high energy live performances, never ceasing to be anything less than himself. The band has been touring for years playing cover music all over the southeast. That experience and grind has prepared them for this moment, proving his depth far surpasess one hit with much on the horizon. Come see why everyone's talking about Trey Lewis and he'll make a believer out of you. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #TreyLewis #CountryMusic #SingleAgain #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://link.chtbl.com/BiB 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 The Knocks Zoom video! Multi-platinum electronic luminaries The Knocks have announced released a powerfully soulful new single. Listen to "Walking On Water (Ft. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs)" "Walking On Water (Ft. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs)" heralds The Knocks' hugely anticipated third studio album, due later this year. Written in Los Angeles with GRAMMY® Award-nominated British electronic artist Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (a.k.a. Orlando Higginbottom) mere days before the first COVID lockdown in March of 2020, the song instantly stood as one of the new LP's creative guideposts. Touching on thematic pillars of nostalgia, relationships, and emotional intimacy, "Walking On Water" expertly evinces The Knocks' knack for bridging eras, genres, and cultures in unexpected ways, with Higginbottom's smooth vocals interwoven with an indelible sample from Philadelphia soul legend Herb Johnson's "Unlisted Track" (restored and released in 2001 by the Philly Archives). We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #TheKnocks #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://link.chtbl.com/BiB 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 Casey Cavaliere of The Wonder Years and The Record Process Podcast over Zoom video! Season 2 of The Record Process brings Casey Cavaliere, along with his True Level Studio partners Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer) and Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Multi-Instrumentalist), on a journey to explore every phase of the creative process behind making records in the studio and at home. The Record Process aims to build out in-depth discussions revolving around key insights and experiences from other musicians, producers, recording artists, and studio owners - some guests this season include Derek Sanders (Mayday Parade), Adam Lazarra (Taking Back Sunday), Dan Campell (The Wonder Years), and many more. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #CaseyCavaliere #TheWonderYears #TheRecordProcessPodcast #TheRecordProcess #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://link.chtbl.com/BiB 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/