On That Note

On today's episode, I sat down and had a lovely chat with Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman, who lead the way for the up-and-coming indie folk band 'Lighthearted'.

Gracie and Eliza are twins who have been singing and harmonizing with each other since they were very little. Now, they are consistently writing, recording and touring to promote their catchy and emotionally driven tunes. Now, they are just mere weeks away from releasing their debut album!

We got to discuss their writing process, studio tricks, the sibling relationship within a band, our mutual love for Coldplay, the story behind their singles artwork, touring life, favorite album covers, and more!

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Having written and played in bands over the years, ROWA found herself learning how to produce her own songs during quarantine. Because of that, we are blessed with bangers like 'Naughty GXRL' and 'Sweet Nothings'.

We got to discuss her songwriting process, touring life, teaching herself to produce, creating music videos, DJ-ing, and her advice for artists looking to find their own voice!

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McKendrick Bearden is a genre bending singer songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Athens, GA.

His recently released debut album, 'Bright as the Mines Out' is a thriving ecosystem of indie rock, psych rock, alt country, and ambient music. This project is a truly captivating listen from beginning to end! Needless to say, it is one of my favorite albums to come out of the Athens music scene in recent memory.

We got to discuss his songwriting process, musical influences, touring, sampling your own songs, the DIY mentality, and working with previous OTN guest Heffner!

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Christian Sparacio is fresh off the release of his newest pop-rock single, 'Rocketship'.

Born and raised in New Jersey, Sparacio moved to Athens, GA a few months back in order to pursue his career in the classic city! 

We got to discuss his songwriting process, music videos, The Beatles, the collaborative mindset, family dynamics, and his new EP coming soon. Make sure to give Christian a follow so that you can keep up with his upcoming shows and releases!

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Even at the young age of 20, Wim Tapley is already creating huge waves in the Athens music scene!

The origins of his newest single, 'Sober' started from a viral TikTok that Wim made. The video was simple. Wim on his back porch strumming his guitar and singing from the heart. It blew up! Now, 'Sober' is out on all streaming platforms for everyone to hear.

We got to discuss his songwriting process, dropping out of college, working with Clear Mountain Entertainment, our mutual admiration for Bruce Springsteen, tour life, the benefits of therapy, and his advice for artists who want to make music a full time career!

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On today's episode of OTN, I'm joined by Mark Bucci, the frontman for the indie-psych and alt. country band from New Jersey, Brewster!

Their new single, Me and my Someraults is a  "twangy, alt-country landscape swirling around the swinging, booming rhythm section reminiscent of recent artists like MJ Lenderman, Friendship, Trace Mountains, and Wild Pink-- and classic artists like Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen." 

We got to discuss their forthcoming album, 'Honey Shake Me', Mark's writing process, touring all over the country, our mutual love for David Berman, and so much more!

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Sophia Barkhouse is an indie singer-songwriter who blends elements of jazz and pop into her beautiful debut single, 'Envy'.

Not only did I get to interview her for today's episode, but I also have the ultimate pleasure of opening for her at Flicker Bar & Theater in Athens, GA on Friday, February 24th!

We got to discuss her songwriting process, the collaborative mindset, target gift cards, the first time we listened to Frank Ocean's 'Blonde',  and her inevitable return to the bluegrass music of her youth.

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Amanda Grace, otherwise known as 'Clover County' is an indie-country singer songwriter based in Athens, GA.

Drawing from influences such as Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, and Rustin Kelly, Clover County blends elements of 70's country and melancholy indie pop to create a sound that is truly her own.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with her and discussing her songwriting process, the Athens music scene, working with Matt Martin (Wanderwild, COIN), and how she takes inspiration from literature. 

At the beginning and end of the episode, you can catch snippets of TWO new songs!

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Jacob Mallow is an incredibly talented singer songwriter with a soulful voice and touching lyrics.

Based in Athens, Georgia, Jacob recorded his debut album 'Neighbors' with previous OTN guest Tommy Trautwein at WBAZ records.

We got to discuss his songwriting process, favorite artists, the Athens music scene, the collaborative mindset, and much more! 

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Elijah Johnston is a celebrated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Athens, GA.

He stopped by to chat about his last album 'Day Off', which he will be touring for in January 2023. We got to discuss his songwriting process, Animal Collective, the Athens music scene, advice he would give his younger self, and why he is an 80's apologist. 

Thanks for listening and make sure to check out Elijah's album on your preferred streaming service!

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