On Rotation

While Alex Smith is known as Your Man Alex Smith professionally, those closest to the musician may see him in a different light. With nearly ten years under his belt, the Brisbane artist is gearing up to release his most personal and impactful work to date. Listen to us discuss Smith’s musical origins, various career turns and relation to mental health and music. Also on this episode...let’s get queer! I sit down with Monica Biltz, host of The Gays Code Podcast, to review LGBTQ music throughout the decades.

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Gavi Kutliroff, aka Pleasant Peasant, is a multi-talented producer, writer and musician who is working on breaking out of his “toxic combination” of laziness and fear. Since relocating to New York City, Gavi has been working on his craft while simultaneously being surrounded by music all day. Listen to us discuss his own projects, artistry and views on music. Also on this episode...what does it mean to make better mistakes? We’ll review Bebe Rexha’s sophomore album that showcases the music veteran coming into her own musically, sonically and lyrically.

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Mom Rock describes themselves as a hard-hitting, upbeat alternative rock outfit who take pride in their DIY-heavy production. Since their debut in 2018, Mom Rock has toured with other notable bands, surpassed one million streams on Spotify, and received praise from highly respected publications. Now with the pandemic starting to lift, Mom Rock is looking to take full advantage of the next chapter in their amazing career. Also on this episode...stef is making some serious noise in the music community, both locally and nationally. Allow me to introduce her first full-length project, A Glitch in Our Virtual Reality, in the review segment.

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Late Night Thoughts is the folk-pop duo of Brian Rauch and Michael Harlow. The college best friends decided to take their musical career to the next level by pursuing it full time and moving to New York City after graduation. Listen to us discuss the duo’s symbiotic style, roommate bond and more! Also on this episode...Greta Van Fleet is a young rock band who have already established themselves as a serious act in the hard rock and alternative rock community. Their sophomore effort, The Battle At Garden’s Gate, is the focus of our review.

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Them Fantasies is a Los Angeles-based band with a strong connection to Boston. The three group members, Dominic Cannarella, Eric McCoy and Max Meizlish, all met during their time at Berklee College of Music. After several tours, a debut album and a few TikToks later, the band is ready to take their career to the next level. 

Also on this episode: an in-depth conversation about artistry. Jake Roy is an aspiring rapper who strives to make music that is true to himself. Listen to us talk about Roy’s musical beginnings, connections, frustrations and more. Wrap it up with some historic moments in the news section.

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The band known as Juniper has had an incredible amount of success since its debut in 2017. Scott Johnson, Ahren Shreeve and Alejandro Marìn have formed Juniper’s unique sound from their diverse triad of musical tastes and influences. Listen to how the band is gearing up to release their debut album after nearly four years of content creation.

Also on this episode...returning guest Alaina Kendrick and newcomer Lindsey Tarbox review Taylor Swift’s “Fearless (Taylor’s Version).” This marks the first in a string of albums the singer plans on re-recording so listen to find out how she approached the process of creating a top-charting, Grammy-award winning album all over again. There’s also some interesting COVID-related stories in the news section.

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Do you need a soundtrack for your restless nights? Don’t fear, Couchsleepers is here! The group is headed by Harrison Wood Hsiang and features a unique indie rock sound that’s perfect for all your late nights. Couchsleepers’s music, mission and aesthetic will leave you wanting more. 

Also on this episode...Demi Lovato puts out her most open and honest material to date. Dancing with the Devil...The Art of Starting Over outlines the singer’s road to sobriety following her infamous overdose back in 2018. You don’t want to miss super fan Danae and I discuss this project and all of its corresponding context. There’s also some big news to hit the pop culture scene

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The Q-Tip Bandits are all about growth. From their debut single, “Willow,” to their upcoming project, “Melancholy Flowers,” founders Leo Son and Claire Davis have been actively seeking means to reinvent the band’s style and sound. Listen to how their collective dump, as Leo called it, is launching the band into their next chapter of their career. 

Also on this episode...Justice is arguably Justin Bieber’s most personal project to date. My friend Jackie and I break down the singer’s six studio album in a way that emphasizes its creative strengths. There’s also some big headlines making waves in the news segment.

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The party correspondent is here and she is ready to pump up your next shindig! Delaney Mansfield explains her affliction with the duo Two Friends, the impact of EDM on college culture and gives us her list of best party bangers...and the fun doesn't stop there! Pop culture connoisseur Andrea Nastri and I break down the performances from the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. Listen to us talk about the best and the worst parts of music's biggest night as well as other big stories that took over the entertainment realm.

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Carter Reeves learned a lot about the connectivity of life through his side hobby: growing plants. Listen to the artist's reflection on his green thumb throughout the past year in quarantine. 

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