The front man behind The Icarus Plan was mentioned at length in our discussion w/ Ed Harris and now, Brian Link, is stopping in to chime in and bring some new music himself!

Brian chats about the new song The Crownand how The Icarus Plan process is truly unique and how it's working so well. Brian also shares how his love of the Greek tragedies and how being a father has changed and shaped him into the front man he is today.

Brian has also changed us! Well, sort of… by giving us a BONUS track in our Top5! 

Brian Link Top5

5) Animals - Architects 

4) The Royal We- Silversun Pickups

3) Hurricane- Thrice

2) 23- Jimmy Eat World

1) Another Space Song- Failure

BONUS a-ha - Take On Me (Acoustic)

 

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She was responsible for multiple people’s success on talent shows then took her own shot and found herself on Team Kelly on Season 18 of NBC’s The Voice. 

Mandi Thomas, now Mandi Moore, shared about her experience on the show and what has happened since which has been new music and projects, an incredible weight loss transformation, and getting married thanks to Tinder! 

Mandi talks Queen’s Bluff and their song Hey World as well as her solo song Punchline being released VERY soon! 

Mandi is still teaching and is gearing up for more gigs especially with the world opening back up. For the latest on Mandi CLICK HERE. 

Mandi Thomas Top5

5) We're Good- Dua Lipa

4) Leave The Door Open- Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak & Silk Sonic

3) Hold On To Me- Lauren Daigle

2) bury a friend- Billie Eilish

1) deja vu- Olivia Rodrigo

 

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They’re unapologetically positive and in an overly negative world and a breath of fresh air. With Bravado has set out to bring not just great music, but spread their knowledge and joy for anyone and everyone that just wants to have fun and cut lose. 

Julian and Kayla sit down and discuss their musical journey which includes being instructors for the School of Rock in Memphis as well as Julian’s teaching career PLUS the duality of the pandemic and how that has helped rekindle a desire and passion to bring the joy of live music back to venues. 

They talked about the success of their release of Let’s Start A Fire even during a lockdown and their latest release of Catacomb which just dropped. Plus they chat about the band’s individual projects, namely CJ’s solo project Don’t Feel a Thing and the release of his upcoming project Vulnerable. Julian and Kayla also take a crack at their own Top5!

with Bravado Top5 (x2)

Julian

5. January 1979 - MeWithoutYou

4. Down - Fuel

3. Pioneer To The Falls - Interpol

2. Scorpion Breath - Mastodon

1. For Martha - The Smashing Pumpkins

Kayla

5. Followed The Waves - Auf Der Maur

4. Silencer - Mewithoutyou

3. On With Disease - Hrvrd

2. The Scale - Interpol

1. Thru The Eyes Of Ruby - The Smashing Pumpkins

 

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From the days playing backyard basketball and Sega after school to him going off and producing, writing, and collaborating for and with Grammy nominees and winners. Brodee chats with his childhood friend childhood friend, Rykeyz, about his music upbringing, journey, new music, working with countless greats in the industry and so much more in a historic fashion for the show… via Zoom.

We chat w/ RYKEYZ about his newest songs with Sam Fischer and Demi Lovato What Other People Say,  PLUS the success of Skip Marley and H.E.R. Slow Downwhich was nominated for 2 Grammy awards, being added to Michelle Obama’s playlist, and being the executive producer for his new album dropping this fall.  

Rykeyz has also written and produced for John Legend, Chris Brown, Little Mix, Wiz Khalifa, and countless other major artists. 

PLUS the recurring question on the show has been “do you really need a label" and has the 2020 world changed the way writers and producers, let alone the artists, make and create? Rykeyz has an answer. 

 

RYKEYZ Top5

5) Higher Power- Coldplay

4)Treat People With Kindness- Harry Styles

3) Till Forever Falls Apart- Ashe & FINNEAS

2)All Your Exes- Julia Michaels

1)Good Days- SZA

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Kazha has made a HUGE impact on and for the Memphis music scene. Headed by lead singer and bassist, Kazuha Oda, and lead guitarist Hideki Matsushige.

They chat about those now iconic wings, creating their own signature ESP Guitars and being ESP guitar ambassadors, being the official ambassador of Music Export Memphis, what the pandemic did to them mentally and emotionally, and what’s next as they return to the touring life. 

We also get a preview of their new songs Stay and Wake Up II (Wake Me Up) and Hideki’s incredible writing ability.

 

Kazha Top5

5. Whatever It Takes

4. Singing to the Same Stars

3. Stay

2. Fight No More

1. Wonderland

 

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R.I.C.O. Tha Akronym definitely has is opinions on things. From Rico’s Rants to the differences between a “Beat maker” and a producer to the world of music. He lays it all out there, unapologetically, and gives us a taste of what it truly means to be R.I.C.O.

He also unpacks his new music talking his collaboration with producer and fellow musician, Ryan Peel, and their song Appreciate Ya as well as the new thought process behind Brighter Side of Things which is “too perfect” for a 2021 outlook. 

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R.I.C.O. Top5:

5) ILL NIÑO - All Or Nothing ft. Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D.

4) Adore You- Harry Styles

3) Time Today- Moneybagg Yo

2) Famous Last Words- My Chemical Romance

1) Heartless- The Weeknd

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He’s a businessman that knows METAL! From his jewelry business to now rocking a brand new project Ed Harris has very little “down time”, but that seems to be ok with him because he’s always looking for more. 

Ed also breaks down his new project The Icarus Plan and their new music Fools On The Edge and gives us a preview PLUS drops the knowledge that there is more new music from the band in the weeks to come! You can check out Fools On The Edge HERE and follow the latest from The Icarus Plan HERE.

Ed discusses the balancing act between his jewelry business and his music and why the cover band is not only fun but needed. 

 

Ed Harris Top 5

5) Stoned, Alone- Teenage Wrist

4) BITE BACK- FEVER 333

3) Set The Table- Ritt Momney & Claud

2) Sick of the Sun- Poppy

1) Streetcrawler- Jimmy Chamberlin Complex

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He’s the right hand man to last week’s guest, YNOT. Demetrius “Lowkey” Yancy and Brodee have a bit of history thanks to their days in radio and they reminisce but those days also gave Lowkey a bit of perspective helping guide him to his calling of being a producer, writer, and musician. Days in the church honed his craft and has led to a true passion for music helping propel his writing and creativity. Each new piece written is more of a passion project and YNOT and Lowkey’s newest project, a movie, will prove to be just that and more! 

 

Lowkey Top5

5) Quicksand- Morray

4) Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood- Nina Simone

3) How Can You Mend A Broken Heart- Al Green

2) Leave The Door Open- Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak & Silk Sonic

1) Blessing- YNOT

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YNOT’s single Blessing is turning into just that for him. Not only is it making an impact with whomever hears it but also hitting a new stride finding it’s way on the AMAZON PRIME original “MORE TO LIFE” soundtrack! 

 

YNOT has released the “perfect” song for 2020 in NETFLIX AND CHILL but also released a song called BACKWARDS at the start of the US lockdown that, now, seems to fit the times perfectly. We unpack this uncanny ability to “call it before it happens” and discuss his ability to write passionately and honestly. 

 

YNOT hasn’t let anything slow his creative process either collabing with other artists and finding time to work with his partner-in-creative, Demetrius Lowkey Yancy. YNOT talks about their process, what’s on the horizon, and how the state of the world is helping fuel the passion for his music and performing.

 

YNOT Top 5

 

5 Quicksand- Morray

4 Feel The Vibe- BJ The Chicago Kid Feat. Anderson .Paak

3 Landlord- Gladys Knight & The Pips

2 Cuban Links- Rod Wave Feat. Kevin Gates

1 You're So Amazing- Calvin Richardson

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Being surrounded by musicians can be a real blessing! Just ask Jay Ruffin as he taps fellow musicians from local music store, Amro Music, to help out on his latest album, Ruffin! 

Jay also shares about the balance act that is being a dad musician and having his girls follow in his love for music.

Jay’s family also makes an appearance on the new album as well as songs written for the girls. Hear a preview of 

 Tattered Remnants 

 Madelyn, I'm Listening

 Abby Rose Today

Jay’s Top5:

5 Teenage Lobotomy- The Ramones

4 High As Johnny Thunders- Chuck Prophet

3 I Need My Girl- The National

2 Siberian Butterfly- Bob Mould

1 Shake Some Action- Flamin' Groovies

 

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