Ryland Steen is coming out of his shell. You may have seen Ryland as the drummer for the iconic classic rock band, America. Or, prior to that, as the drummer for Orange County ska punk group, Reel Big Fish. But, what you may not know is that Ryland is an excellent singer-songwriter with three records to his credit. We talk with Ryland about stepping out from behind the drumset and the courage it took for him to take center stage as an artist. We also talk about his new record, Xotoro,, which you can get directly from Ryland via his Instagram page. During the show, Ryland performs three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio – he performs “Come Out Wherever You Are,” “Hold Me Carefully,” and “Nothing Left Unsaid.” Follow Ryland @rylandsteen

Kyle Nicolaides of Beware of Darkness is an artist facing and conquering demons. This episode connects with Kyle at a critical point in his artistic journey – he’s addressing and overcoming what was a debilitating round of depression to dig deeper into his true voice as a songwriter, artist and person. You can hear this evolution in the three new songs he plays live from the Joy Sounds studio – he performs “Sedona,” “Vintage Thrift Store Dress,” and “Hotel Halls.” Also, check out Beware of Darkness’ latest single, “Bloodlines,” on all streaming platforms. Follow Kyle @kylenicolai and Beware of Darkness @bewareofdarkness

The Joy Reunion is a country trio centered on honesty and integrity. In this episode, Rob Easley, Gentry Monreal and Neil Morrison discuss their new record, We’ve Come Too Far, which is filled with heartfelt inspiration and authentic stories. During the show, The Joy Reunion perform three songs live – “Every Little Thing,” “We’ve Come Too Far,” and “Malibu.” There are lots of opportunities to see The Joy Reunion live in December throughout Southern California: December 3rd at the Hotel Café (LA), December 14th at Hangar 24 (Redlands), December 18th at the House of Blues (Anaheim) and December 19th at Moonshine Beach (San Diego). And, check out their country version of “Winter Wonderland” available on all platforms for the holidays. Follow The Joy Reunion @thejoyreunion.

PARKER MERIDIEN recently won “Best Hip Hop Group” at the 2019 San Diego Music Awards. Comprised of Nathan Hubbard, John Rieder and Jack King, we caught up with them when they were preparing for the release of their new record, The Bully Pulpit, which is now available from Meridian Arts and Bandcamp. If you’re in San Diego, you can catch their show live on December 20th on Radio Axiom, January 3rd at Tower Bar, January 10th at Soda Bar and January 24th at the Pourhouse. During this episode, Parker Meridien performs three songs live – “Clock All the Time,” “Seven on the Mookie” and their new single, “Thin Line.” Follow Parker Meridien @parkermeridien

KINA GRANNIS is the image you will find in the dictionary if you look up “independent musician.” Her fan funded record label, KG records, has provided her a direct link to her fans and inspired her creative process. Kina opens up on the importance of gratitude – even during challenging times – to remind her of what is important. Kina also talks about her incredible experience getting to appear on camera and perform a song on the blockbuster film “Crazy Rich Asians.” During this show, Kina performs 3 songs live in the Joy Sounds studio: “For Now,” “Lonesome,” and “Little Worrier.” Follow Kina @kinagrannis

TERRELL SASS is a true Renaissance man. Based in Atlanta, Terrell is a Grammy nominated producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and entrepreneur. He draws upon a deep knowledge of the great historic artists giving his songwriting and production a rich sense of timelessness. Terrell has his own apparel line and is constantly looking for new opportunities to expand his brand within and beyond music. Terrell performs three songs that he co-wrote and produced live from the Joy Sounds studio – he plays “The Edge,” “Raindrops,” and “What I’ll Do.” Follow Terrell @terrellsass and @drummanapparel

RAINNE is a dark pop duo who recently shared the Hollywood Bowl stage with some of the greats. By winning a nationwide contest, Annie Dingwall and Justin Klunk opened up for Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Billie Eilish and The Jonas Brothers among others. RAINNE also recently released a new single, “Sin” available on all streaming platforms. You can hear RAINNE perform live November 9th at Madame Siam in Los Angeles. On this episode, RAINNE performs three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio including “Psycho Killer,” “Petty,” and “Hollow.” Follow RAINNE @werainne

KATIE & ANDREA are old souls with a new sound. Katie Skene and Andrea Whitt forged their sound while on tour with Dead & Co. and they immediately knew they had something special. They are currently rolling out a series of singles that will make up their soon to be released debut EP, “Adventures in Acid Americana.” You can catch Katie & Andrea live at the Hotel Café in Los Angeles on November 13th. On this episode, Katie & Andrea perform three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio: “Glad,” “Raincatcher,” and their latest single available on all streaming platforms, “Sweet & High.” You can follow Katie & Andrea - @katie.and.andrea, @katie_skene and @bohobunnie

ANNA DELLARIA is much more than just a singer. Yes, her powerhouse vocals will initially grab your attention. But, Anna has quickly developed into a complete artist through her songwriting and live performances. Anna is a strong advocate for building self-esteem and confidence in girls through education by supporting organizations such as Girls Inc. (girlsinc.org) with her artistry. During this episode, Anna performs three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio: “I Choose Me,” “Sorry Doesn’t Work,” and a stripped down version of her latest single, “Baggage.” Be sure to catch Anna perform on November 7th at Resident in downtown LA. Follow Anna @annadellariamusic

MADDIE ROSS is an indie pop artist with songs overflowing with honesty and infectious hooks. Armed with her co-writer/producer, Wolfy, and an encyclopedic knowledge of late ‘90’s/2000’s pop culture, she crafted her debut album “Never Have I Ever” which was named to Billboard’s “Top 50 Albums of 2019 So Far.” During this episode, Maddie tells the incredible story of how she got the opportunity to tour with KT Tunstall as her opening act. And, Maddie is wonderfully forthcoming about how coming out as gay impacted her as an artist. You can catch Maddie live at Resident in Downtown LA on October 16th. Follow Maddie at @raddiemoss