Coffee With A&J

This week, Ally and Jamie sit down with Nashville-based singer/songwriter and social media personality Caleb Hearn. Tune in to hear the story behind Caleb’s just released EP, “1200 sq ft,” embarrassing childhood stories, his growth as an artist and more.

This week, Ally and Jamie sit down with Dave Welcsh from The Thing With Feathers. Tune in to hear Dave share more about the band’s forthcoming EP, the story behind one of their most recent releases “Golden,” what they have in store for fans and more!

About The Thing With Feathers:

The Thing With Feathers are an alt-rock, indie pop and dance powerhouse, fueled by three of Nashville’s favorite fools: David Welcsh (vocals), Alex Hendricks (lead guitar) and Chris Roussell (drums). Blending their affinity for several artists such as Coldplay, the 1975, and The Strokes, the band created a distinct sound best expressed in their May 2019 release, Figure It Out. The infectious hook and pop-sensitive rock sound helped the track amass over a million streams on Spotify since its release, quickly becoming a fan-favorite at live shows and proving a powerful catalyst in reaching an international audience. 

This week, Ally and Jamie sat down with singer/songwriter Bre Kennedy to talk all things wellness, Bre’s latest release, her musical journey and more! 

About Bre Kennedy: 

Singer-songwriter Bre Kennedy creates music soaked in rich, timeless storytelling with innate pop sensibilities. Influenced by mesmerizing talents like Brandi Carlile, Fleetwood Mac, and Bonnie Raitt, Kennedy’s delicate, raspy sound soars as she touches on profound themes around life’s messy moments. l

Over the past couple of years, Kennedy sold-out a headline show at Nashville’s historic Exit In and has supported such renowned artists as Sheryl Crow, Gary Clark Jr., and Birdtalker. At the end of 2021, Kennedy signed to Nettwerk Music Group.

This week Ally & Jamie sat down with Nashville-based Kayla Hall. Tune in to hear an exclusive acoustic performance of Kayla’s unreleased track “Pamela Des Barres” and to hear her chat about the story behind single “Conversations in Parked Cars,” her new release with group Moody Joody “Lost In A Midnight,” what she’s working on now and more!

Tune in this week to hear singer/songwriter Taylor Bickett perform and exclusive, acoustic version of her Tik Tok sensation “Quarter Life Crisis,” share the story behind the track, her future plans as an artist and more!

About Taylor:
Nashville-based indie pop singer/songwriter Taylor Bickett is a storyteller at heart. She first found a platform on TikTok through her narrative, heartstring-tugging songs and vocally gymnastic covers, and since the release of her 2021 debut single, her music has amassed over 25 million streams. Her most recent single, “QUARTER LIFE CRISIS”  has garnered over 350k user-generated videos across social platforms of adults (including stars like Drew Barrymore) showing their transformations since age sixteen to the lyrics. It was also placed on Spotify’s “Viral 50” (#10), “big on the internet,” “Pop Sauce,” “young & free,” “New Pop Picks,” “Hits Don’t Lie,” “Songs to Rage to in 2022” playlists and more. 

This week, Ally & Jamie sit down with duo SOLYCE! Tune in to hear how the duo formed, the story behind their unreleased, debut single, what’s next for the pair and more. 

This week, Ally & Jamie sat down  with Amber Ais to  chat about her newest project, “Coming of Age,” her biggest icks in a guy, new music she’s hoping to release soon and more! Listen to the full episode to hear an acoustic version of her track “Pen” from Coming of Age.

About Amber:
Amber Ais is an indie pop singer/songwriter born and raised in Boston, MA. She became passionate about music at a very young age starting in grade school and in the church choir. In the fall of 2014, Amber Ais began her studies as a songwriting major at Berklee College of Music where she graduated in 2018. There she became serious about pursuing a career as an independent artist.

As a self-proclaimed wholesome sad girl, she hopes that by being honest and relatable in her writing, she can remind others that their emotions are valid. Her cool tone is supported by a blend of contemporary R&B, Pop production and live instrumentation. Her musical and writing influences include John Mayer, Julia Michaels, and Tori Kelly.

This week, Ally & Jamie sit down with Nashville-based country artist Shaylen. Tune in to hear an acoustic version of her wildly successful hit “What If I Don’t,” the story behind the track, what her journey was like transitioning from a pop artists in Los Angeles to a country artist in Nashville, her advice for women in the industry and more!

About Shaylen:
Born in Chattanooga TN, raised in Dallas TX and currently living in Nashville, Shaylen is a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter with music living in her soul since she was a child performing in church. After 10 years of living in Los Angeles, she walked away from it all to take the risk of embodying the truest version of herself while getting back to her roots as a country artist in Nashville. Shaylen brings a powerful and unique voice to her music and songwriting. 

This week, Ally and Jamie sit down with country artist Willie Shaw. Tune in to hear an acoustic performance of Willie's single, "Moonlight Memories," and to learn more about his brand new track "Roll the Dice," the impact he hopes to make through his music, the story behind loved-up song "Ring In My Pocket" and more!

About Willie:
Hailing from Orange County, Willie first identified the potential of music at home. Possessing an impressive voice of her own, mom sang backups during sessions at the famed Capitol Records studio in Los Angeles. Attending William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA, he played baseball at the college level in addition to writing and performing. Beyond regular gigs at the student lodge, he busked in colonial Williamsburg. Upon graduation, he picked up and moved to Nashville. By day, he held down an accounting gig for NASA. At night, he devoted countless hours to songwriting. 

In the end, Willie Shaw might just make you realize something about yourself as he soundtracks his journey (and yours). He continues to expand his fanbase via TikTok where he was included in their emerging artists playlist for his previous single “Needed Somebody”. Shaw has opened for acts such as Old Dominion, Brantley Gilbert, Train, Rick Springfield, REO Speedwagon and others.

This week, Ally and Jamie sat down to talk with husband & wife country duo The Dryes. Tune in to hear about their time on The Voice, the story behind their unreleased track “Who Needs to Hear This,” what they have in store for fans in 2023 and more!

About The Dryes:
If there was ever a time that country music needed a duo like The Dryes, it’s now. Unlike many, searching for a filter to clean up their messy lives, Katelyn and Derek Drye have built their career through authenticity; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Happiness and love, as well as the pain and struggle of real life, have built an explosive recipe for real, raw, country music.