In Service Of

On this week's In Service Of we pay tribute to Glen Hansard, who we lost this week, by sharing a conversation host Steve Baltin had with Hansard and Swell Season band mate Marketa Iglova last year. We decided it was a fitting tribute to Hansard by sharing this beautiful talk on creativity, dealing with fame, advice he got from Bruce Springsteen and more. Here is a chance to hear Hansard laughing and talking about his love for music in his own words. 

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On this week's In Service Of, the guests come from two different worlds, but they landed on the same idea. Poo Bear is a five-time Grammy-nominated producer who's shaped some of the biggest records of the last decade. Demario Davis is a longtime NFL All-Pro linebacker who, since 2013, has run the Devoted Dreamers Foundation with his wife Tamela — a program that's reached thousands of kids with mentorship, education, and support, built on the belief that a locker room and a community are built the same way.
Demario helps lead Be The People's mission to connect Americans already solving problems in their own communities. Poo Bear brought that mission to life in sound — producing "Gotta Be Us (Be The People)," a cross-genre anthem featuring emerging artists Trevor Jackson, Smino, Sadie Rose Van, Momo Boyd, and Luke Borchelt. It's not just a song — it's an invitation to find your role.
Today, why this mattered to both of them, why music moves people faster than a mission statement ever will, and what it actually looks like to step up. Here's Poo and Demario.

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On this week's In Service Of, Baby Rose joins Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to discuss her brilliant new album, Yearnalism, what yearning means to her, collaborating with Leon Thomas and why she is so excited to open for Olivia Dean on her arena tour.

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On this week's In Service Of, exciting young alt-pop singer/songwriter Isabel La Rosa joins host Steve Baltin to discuss her recent EP and tours with Madison Beer and Melanie Martinez.

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The week after releasing her superb debut EP, 'HIGHWATER,' singer/songwriter Charlotte MacInnes sits down with host Steve Baltin for a thoroughly enjoyable conversation on her incredible background, including being in the circus as a kid. Do not miss this one. 

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As everyone gets ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday, there are countless discussions of who is America's greatest band. Host and veteran music journalist Steve Baltin takes it a step further discussing American bands, artists and even a playlist of great American songs.

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Chris Lake has become one of the biggest draws in electronic music, selling out 40,,000 tickets in LA this past weekend. This week the rising superstar joins Steve Baltin on In Service Of to discuss the importance of albums, the artists that inspired him and more.

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As In Service Of continues to introduce new artists you need to know, meet L.A.-based singer//songwriter Izzy Amo, a guaranteed future Warped act. With her infectious pop/punk anthem 'Her Eyes' taking off, today she releases another banger; 'Favored Son.' Meet future star Izzy Amo. 

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A staple of folk, country and Americans for decades, Mary Chapin Carpenter is an American and songwriting icon beloved by her peers. On this week's In Service Of, she joins host Steve Baltin to discuss songwriting and much more. 

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On this week's bonus In Service Of we continue to introduce you to new artists you need to know. Southern California rocker Salem Darling is a guitar wizard turned singer/songwriter who describes herself as the offspring of Olivia Rodrigo and Avril Lavigne. She talks with Steve Baltin about her journey.

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