This past weekend, we had the distinct pleasure of leading a panel at #BOSS2018 featuring four amazing guests: Sidney Gish (indie singer-songwriter), Noel Pancho (rapper/storyteller), Niya Norwood (Real Entertainment Industries, BGVs for YEBBA), Alyssa Spector (booker/promoter). We were able to get their unique 'outside' perspectives on a cappella and how it fits into the greater music industry - there's tons to take away for your band or group, we hope you learn a lot!

*SHOW NOTES* Intro/Outro Song: "H/V Theme " by Evan Linsey & Kayla Pichichero

00:00 Intro

02:30 Panel Introduction

04:12 Panelist Bios

07:39 First thing that comes to mind when you think of 'a cappella"

14:27 Reaction to PTX, Faux Paz, Vocal Rush

21:03 State of the music industry

22:37 Social media / power of the artists

30:55 Live music's resurgence

33:38 Promoting shows

35:48 Frequency of content

44:54 How "a cappella" has come up in your disciplines

48:14 Advice for a cappella artists

~Videos We Sent~

"Can't Sleep Love" (PTX) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFCxiKXtKTI

"Midnight" (UMD Faux Paz): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpH1Xp7AFlM

"Bottom of the River" (OSA Vocal Rush): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUngMXZ3TgI

~References~

Take 6 - Spread Love (Showtime at the Apollo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC4RloNVdCE

Nota - Jackson 5 Medley &" I Need To Know": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X5ZdTekreA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3oE8bygliA

BYU Vocal Point - The Way You Look Tonight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAIwMya1Fk8

PTX - "Dog Days Are Over": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erZN-yCyOP8

PTX - "Born To Be Wild": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZMgUxPGiqQ

Backbeats - "Landslide": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEdDcB-3JxM

Brockhampton's Kevin Abstract's twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinabstract?lang=en

The Wombats - "Tales of Boys, Girls, & Marsupials": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8Kv0uNOm2c

Vassar Devils - "I Will Wait": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GprFvV_f2Po

~Sidney Gish~

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balloonney/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sidneygishmusic/

Bandcamp: https://sidneygish.bandcamp.com/album/no-dogs-allowed

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sidneyg156

Pitchfork: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/sidney-gish-no-dogs-allowed/

Fader article:http://www.thefader.com/2018/01/04/sidney-gish-no-dogs-allowed

~Noel Pancho~

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elnoelpancho/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/elnoelpancho

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elnoelpancho/

Website: https://www.noelpancho.com/

"Stargazers": https://soundcloud.com/arclassicrecords/sets/noel-pancho-stargazers

Spanglish podcast: https://soundcloud.com/spanglishpodcast

Boston Globe article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2015/05/13/dorchester-rapper-fran-celebrates-his-heritage/

~Niya Norwood~

Her company, Real Entertainment Industries: www.facebook.com/realentertainmentind/

Berklee Musical Theater Club's "Heathers": http://www.bcaonline.org/calendar/today-at-the-calendar/details/993-heathers-the-musical--berklee-musical-theatre-club.html

'Black Girl Magic': www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1airw30mdg

'Cry Me A River' w/ Rachel Gonzalez & Anthony Brown: www.facebook.com/niyaLevon/videos…192448000861489/

'Ave Maria' by Berklee Beyonce Band: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwrvGxpQtL8

Our episode with her: https://soundcloud.com/headvoicepodcast/ep-47-niya-norwood

~Alyssa Spector~

Instagram: @alyssa_s_

Lysten Boston: http://www.lystenboston.com/

Lysten Boston Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lystenboston/

Vanyaland article: http://www.vanyaland.com/2016/08/25/alyssa-spector-lysten-boston-named-booking-agent-cambridges-plough-stars/