Ivory Layne is a talented and accomplished singer-songwriter and artist who has captured her audience with her unique style and powerful voice. Songs like Superman, Boy Loves Me, Cookie Cutter, and Green, along with the rest of her outstanding catalog have cemented her as an absolute powerhouse of a songwriter and artist. Whether you're already a faithful fan of Ivory or just discovering her for the first time, I’m thrilled to welcome her as a guest on my show, where we take a dive into the inner world of being an artist in today’s world of algorithms.

HOST:

Derek Droogsma

GUEST:

Ivory Layne

INTRO/OUTRO:

my neck hurts - droogsma

How do you find a unique voice when thousands of other people are trying to do the same thing on your instrument? It’s a challenge we all take on as musicians, and few master the assignment. It’s safe to say Max is one of those masters. I’m honored to have my first international guest on the show to break down the creative journey!

HOST:

Derek Droogsma

GUEST:

Dr. Max Gaertner

INTRO/OUTRO:

my neck hurts - droogsma

Ben Noble is one of the most prolific artists I know. We discuss the current reality of what releasing music is like in a world of algorithms. How have social media and streaming services changed the creative process?

HOST:

Derek Droogsma

GUEST:

Ben Noble

INTRO/OUTRO:

my neck hurts - droogsma

Taylor and I have an encouraging conversation about how well-set goals can set the stage for success. We all feel the weight of failing to meet our own standards. But what if we need to redefine failure? What if we need to redefine success?

HOST:

Derek Droogsma

GUEST:

Taylor Marshall

INTRO/OUTRO:

my neck hurts - droogsma

Alex and I talk about finding your place in your city and in your craft. We also talk about movies a bit. Derek does some over-editing.

HOST:

Derek Droogsma

GUEST:

Alex Delzer

INTRO/OUTRO:

my neck hurts - droogsma

When did you first get on social media?

This episode Anabel and I muse about how social media and the internet in general can influence our art. What are the upsides and downsides? Do we make things for people or the algorithm? When did you last make something for you? We go there and then some.

DEREK:

instagram

https://linktr.ee/droogsma

GUEST:

Anabel Johnson

INTRO/OUTRO:

my neck hurts - droogsma

You ever meet someone who is wise and confident in their role beyond their years?

Isaac is one of those people that I just had to connect with. After seeing his playing, his stage presence, and his raw love of music for about a year via Instagram, we started messaging back and forth.

After the awesome late-night chat you’re about to hear, I was so pleased with how kind, sharing, and encouraging this guy is. He’s truly one of the legends who’s journey you need to be watching.

DEREK:

instagram

https://linktr.ee/droogsma

GUEST:

instagram

INTRO/OUTRO:

my neck hurts - droogsma

“Helping creative music makers make better music at home.” It’s honestly that spirit from my biggest mentors that has enabled me to create the works that I have. That idea that the desire to do something is all you need to get started - that’s the reason I’ve made a living out of my passion at all. Today, I get to sit down with my friend Jack, who over the past year has grown a successful YouTube channel by spreading this same message to enable and encourage others.

DEREK:

instagram

https://linktr.ee/droogsma

GUEST:

youtube

instagram

SONGS FEATURED:

My Neck Hurts - bad posture

I get to hang with my friend and prolific musician Landon Conrath. I get to hear about his production and writing style, as well as his reflections on the explosive response to his music over the past year!

DEREK:

https://www.instagram.com/drooogsma/

https://linktr.ee/droogsma

LANDON:

https://www.instagram.com/landon.conrath/

https://landonconrath.com/

SONGS FEATURED:

Acetone - https://open.spotify.com/track/4qeidmYMAh6ZC7plRhMSiy?si=2d466fe9c63c4a35

July - https://open.spotify.com/track/3WkrY9slX6NOVkOX7W07Mx?si=9effd3b56c6745f4

My Neck Hurts - https://open.spotify.com/track/01NoeXl4k1XWYNAGa03nnC?si=9eeb290ce56d4817

Whoa! I get to sit down this episode with Matt Patrick, who not only is a staple in the recording world, but is also responsible for my all-time favorite record!

DEREK:

https://linktr.ee/droogsma

MATT:

https://www.instagram.com/librarystudio/?hl=en

https://www.thelibraryrecordingstudio.com/

SONGS FEATURED:

Shadows of a Kingdom - https://open.spotify.com/track/0UpyjxpZ3a0aliECroxBDQ?si=97c561fc5cda4847

Swimming Hole - https://open.spotify.com/track/5htNSjp0FLuNN5zxdOirLZ?si=d0c8603c1459422e

My Neck Hurts - https://open.spotify.com/track/01NoeXl4k1XWYNAGa03nnC?si=9eeb290ce56d4817