Conspiracy is one of the most entertaining and thought provoking topics. Flat Earth is one of the most controversial and interesting topics of the current era and we want to get to the bottom of it. KGUP PRESENTS has invited one of the leading experts, if not THE expert of this taboo subject, David Weiss of The Flat Earth Podcast, The Baby Truther Show, Globebusters, and creator of the Flat Earth Sun Moon and Zodiac Clock App to ask those hard questions to prove one way or the other. Can he convince you the Earth is flat? Or, is it a globe like we've always been taught? Hold that thought and let this interview be the deciding factor.   

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In episode 13 of KGUP PRESENTS, Mikey Jayy catches up with the very talented Kat Leon. You might recognize her from Holy Wars, or Pep Squad featured in the Netflix original show Teenage Bounty Hunters, or from her solo project. Kat Leon is unlike any artist we've ever come across. Her music is not only amazing, but she is a true survivor. Her personal story is what really drew our attention. In 2015, Kat lost both her parents. Even though Kat continued to live on, she was forever changed. For the world of music, Kat was given a new life. Out of this tragedy, Kat began to create incredible music that represents edginess, beauty, pain, and fun and each project she is involved with gives us a different perspective. We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we do.

More of Kat Leon:

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In episode 12, Mikey Jayy hangs out with Pop Soul music artist Jany Green. He's known for his hit single, "Little", "Suffocate", and his latest track, "Drippin". Jany is a transplant to Los Angeles from Alaska. This talented artist knows how to make good music. His music isn't just catchy. It's bright, it's fun, it makes you feel good, and makes you want to dance. Plus, his positive personality makes you want to get to know him and that's because he's always smiling. And, what really compelled us to have Jany Green guy on KGUP PRESENTS is that he's so unknown, so we couldn't resist. So, enjoy this episode as we get to know and unravel and discover Jany Green. Listen for music by Jany Green now playing on KGUP FM Emerge Radio.

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For Episode 11 of KGUP PRESENTS, Mikey Jayy sits down with Alternative Pop/Rock band KidEyes. After posting our #newmusicfriday on our Instagram page, KidEyes gave it a "like", so we investigated and we discovered Greg Cahn (former lead singer of Mind the Gap) is the current lead singer of the new band. Upon learning this information, we immediately invited KidEyes on KGUP PRESENTS to talk about how Greg and Ben Epand (formerly from the band Queen Caveat) met and formed the new project, KidEyes. KidEyes is known for their hit songs "Malibu" and "Ready to Go," a song that was recently named No. 1 on Locals Only on KROQ. 

About KidEyes

For Alternative Pop/Rock and LA transplant duo KidEyes, this fabled tale of California dreamin’ has been the blueprint for their whole existence. “I’ve always looked at my failures as my successes,” says vocalist, Greg Cahn. “It’s just my weird form of luck.”

After another band breakup, KidEyes’ other half, Producer and guitarist Ben Epand was done being another vulnerable musician and decided to start producing his own tracks. “Once I started diving feet first into recording and taking control of my constant need to create, I realized I should’ve done this long ago. But such is life.” Now the problem wasn’t producing the tracks or finding the inspiration or themes for his recent hardship or “bad luck” per say, but finding the right voice to add the inflections to the new burst of creativity that was starting to boil over. Similarly, another band breakup had just occurred on the other side of town and now two LA wanderers by way of Ohio and Connecticut, were about to meet, they just didn’t know it yet. Not until a mutual friend and music manager played matchmaker and told both of them, I have the perfect collaborator for you on your next project!

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Mikey Jayy of KGUP FM Emerge Radio hangs out Jenna Lotti. to talk about her latest music, her battle with depression, and her triumphant success over this past year. Originally from Boston, Jenna now resides in Los Angeles to pursue her career as a pop/soul singer-songwriter. Over the Summer, Jenna was the recipient of the first Peggy Lee Songwriter Award given to her by ASCAP for the song "Fake ID”, which she wrote with Michael Blum. who is also well known on KGUP.  You might also recognize Jenna from the NBC hit TV show Songland Season 2.  Listen to songs by Jenna Lotti now playing on KGUP FM Emerge Radio. 

More about Jenna Lotti

Originally from Milton MA, Jenna started out writing poetry to cope with her emotions as a teenager and later those poems became songs. She is uniquely open about her struggles with anxiety and depression.

After years of touring and releasing music on the east coast, Jenna moved to Los Angeles where she currently resides. Jenna landed a spot on season 2 of NBC’s hit show, Songland, where she pitched her original song to Julia Michaels. In July of 2020, Jenna received ASCAP’s first ever Peggy Lee Songwriter Award for her original song, “Fake Id”. She’s been featured in Billboard, American Songwriter, Earmilk and LadyGunn. She has opened for Dan + Shay, Barns Courtney and Hunter Hayes.

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Mikey Jayy of KGUP PRESENTS sits down with Veronica Torres of VTorres to talk about her 15 year career in the Music Industry. They discuss #saveourstages, Covid-19, and her current and latest projects as a musician, which was how KGUP discovered VTorres. In a not so distant past, before Covid-19, KGUP discovered VTorres when she performed for a show at Harvard & Stone on March 1st to promote her new single "Golden Hour" put together by our friends of Softer Sex Productions. Veronica is not just a talented songwriter and music artist, she's a yoga instructor, a social justice warrior, and a true humanitarian, and so much more. 

About V Torres

Taking residency in the beaches of southern California, indie-rock singer-songwriter V Torres has infused fresh energy and melodies into her latest project. Previously fronting rock bands gave Torres the grit and experience to dive back into songwriting and performing under her own name.

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During Episode 8, Mikey Jayy of KGUP PRESENTS travels to Australia to talk with Pop Artist, Deena Lynch of Jaguar Jonze. 

Jaguar Jonze is one of the most talented artists on the rise and recognized for her songs, "Rising Sun", "Rabbit Hole", and "You Got Left Behind". Even though she only appeared in the music scene a little over a year ago, Deena has become one of the most recognizable new artists for her appearance on the cover of Style Magazine. She also had one of the most memorable live performances at this year's Eurovision — Australia Decides 2020 competition, and for her award winning song, "Beijing Baby".

More about Jaguar Jonze

Much of Deena’s success stems from her instincts. At the age of 19, she fell into music after a close friend passed away. While walking home one day, she passed a garage sale, where she bought her first guitar on a whim. Without a single lesson, she was writing songs to help manage her grief. “He was always in my ear about living life passionately—he could see that I was falling into this societal structure of doing what everyone expects you to,” she says. “He left behind so much; amazing artwork, poetry and film. He was/is inspiring.” 

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Since 2011, Rock Cellar Magazine has been featuring news, upcoming releases, and interviews with legendary artists including Gene Simons, Ringo Star, Carlos Santana, David Cosby, Steven Tyler and so many more over the years. Recently, Mike Hill Bass, musician and the genius behind the Love and War Film and EP, joined the RCM team and launched the "Independent Artist Program" earlier this year to help and promote local based artists. This is when KGUP PRESENTS took interest. Founder Mikey Jayy sit down with Mike Hill Bass and Jeff Cazanov of Rock Cellar Magazine to talk about Mike's amazing career over the last 15 years as a professional bassist, but also talk about what led him to being a successful musician to working with RCM. Mike also gives very detailed tips on how to reach any Kickstarter goal.  This is a priceless episode that all up-and-coming music artists and music lovers  need to listen to.  

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Love and War Documentary

Mikey Jayy of KGUP PRESENTS meets with Sara Kendall of Llynks to talk about the metamorphosis of her journey and her new album entitled "Become the Root". Originally from Massachusetts, Sara studied at Berklee School of Music, worked as a model in New York City, then began making music.  Now residing in Austin, TX, Sara discusses her new album, the name change, and the direction of her music under her new name. 

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Llynks is a nomadic artist whose haunting and introspective lyrics explore themes of empowerment and self preservation. Although taking inspiration from both fantastical and sci-fi worlds, Llynks’ lyrics are reflective of her life experience and delivered with a powerful voice that manisfests as a portal to her soul. Her debut album, “Become the Root” will be released early 2020 and tackles the concept of taking ownership of one's own perception in an emboldened tone backed by ethereal and cinematic production.

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Chelsea Perkins joins Mikey Jayy on KGUP PRESENTS to talk about her new music and her new sound since joining the team at 83 Sound and discuss how Covid-19 has affected her family and personal life.

KGUP FM Emerge Radio has been a friend of Pop Artist, Chelsea Perkins since 2013 when we played her award winning single "Forbidden Fruit". Fast forward to  2020, Chelsea is now with her new label 83 Sound and she has released several amazing songs. We currently have "Right Now" and "Fanny Pack" on rotation.

About Chelsea Perkins

Chelsea Perkins is an American singer, songwriter and producer from California. She is known for her eclectic look, undeniably unique vocals mixed with her playful alt-pop sound.  Chelsea Perkins released her debut EP You’re Busy independently in 2015. She made her major label debut in 2016 by releasing EDM singles California Dreamin with producer Fontaine Ivory through Armada Music and Night & Day with music duo Bormin through ElektraFrance (Warner Music France).

Chelsea is currently working with Outasight and Cook Classics on a new EP that showcases her natural sing song flow over multiple genres.   Chelsea’s songs are fierce, female empowered and full of energy.   They are real, authentic anthems that only this girl from Cali could pull off.

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