Pop Nerd Lounge

Kel Adore is a musical artist who understands Pop Nerd Lounge’s mission of authenticity and empathy. They’re messages she wants to incorporate into her own music and art. She desires for her music to make others feel seen, and to let them know someone out there understands them. Things that may interest you in our conversation - are the creative direction behind modeling, what relocating LA did for Kel’s career, and her new single, “Happy Again.” Stay Connected with Kel Adore: www.inst...

My guest is an Indie-Pop Artist, Beauty Mogul, and Entrepreneur, Kingsley. This indie-pop queen is slaying. Not only has she been releasing original works like her album, Crying On Holidays, but she’s also released beauty products as well. This conversation was not only entertaining but helpful. We talk about what branding truly is, and why you should start as a creative. We even geek out about the Jonas Brothers. Stay Connected with Kingsley: www.instagram.com/yokingsleymusic • www.ia...

Earlier this year, we spoke to the multi-talented Artist, JAXON. This week we go a little deeper to talk about Jaxon’s story, avoiding burnouts as creatives, and his single, “Ba Da Dum.” His album drops June 10th so be sure to check it out when it drops! Stay Connected with Jaxon: www.instagram.com/jaxon_kronenberg • www.jaxonkronenberg.com • Spotify • YouTube ——— 🎵 Track Info: Title: Flavour Artist: Wataboi Genre: Dance & Electronic Mood: Funky ———

You may know him as the voice of Tae Young in Disney’s “Turning Red,” but Grayson Villanueva’s talents go beyond a swoon-worthy fictional animated boyband. Not only has he spent time in the acapella field with groups like Top Shop, The Filharmonic, and Vocal Flash, but he’s harnessed his craft with music production as well. This chat covers all the bases - from Grayson’s beginnings to his uni days arranging acapella and we chat about the power of being a multi-potentialite. Stay Connect...

For this bonus episode, we’ve got the LA duo Bahari on the show! They made their splash in the music space with hits like “Wild Ones” and “Savage.” They recently dropped a collaboration with their friend, Yoshi Flower. We talk about that single, “Hot Mess,” the origins of the duo and their name, and seeing their songs in big TV/Film projects. Stay Connected with Bahari: www.instagram.com/Bahari • https://www.bahari-music.com • https://twitter.com/Bahari • TikTok.com/@bahari • YouTube 🎵 ...

Joining me for an enthusiastic and fun conversation is Singer-Songwriter, Annabel Gutherz. She’s a Berklee College of Music alum who is also completing her Masters of Arts in Songwriting. In addition to her musical pursuits, Annabel displays he passion for philanthropy in many ways, including her own company, Annie’s Pajammies. Join us as we talk about her journey, the mission behind Annie’s Pajammies, and the new direction she’s taking on her next musical stage. Stay Connected with Ann...

It’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we’re honored and proud to have Kim Pham on this episode. Kim Pham is a Co-founder (along with her sister, Vanessa) of the loud and proud food brand, OmSom. In this episode, we chat about how she and her sister used their lifelong love and enthusiasm for food to start a business revolving around the reclamation and celebration of their heritage in the culinary space. Stay Connected with Kim Pham: www.instagram.com/omsom • ht...

Ricky Duran is much more than a The Voice alum/runner-up. He’s a trailblazing talent with a mission to make music for the soul. In this breezy and chill episode of Pop Nerd Lounge, we chat about artists not undervaluing themselves, Ricky’s love for blues, and his album, Space and Time. Stay Connected with Ricky Duran: www.instagram.com/RickyDuran • https://iamrickyduran.com • https://twitter.com/iamrickyduran • TikTok.com/@iamrickyduran • YouTube ——— 🎵 Track Info: Title: Flavour ...

Gabi Ammirato lives and breathes storytelling. Whether she’s dancing, painting, singing, playing guitar, or taking photos, Gabi’s creative energy is driven by story. We talk about her studies at Berklee, the impacts of social media on artists, and the beautiful connection with others when we share our craft. Stay Connected with Gabi Ammirato: www.instagram.com/gabiammirato • https://gabiammirato.com/ • YouTube ——— 🎵 Track Info: Title: Flavour Artist: Wataboi ...

Hollis Morrissette is a shining example of a multi-hyphenate creative. He’s an actor, former pageant titleholder, model, and musical artist. What really got me excited about our conversation was seeing how much of a leader Hollis is. He leads by example of what a dedicated, classy, determined, and compassionate creator should be. We talk about his pageantry experience, how he manifested his path to LA, and the importance of remembering our roots. Stay Connected with Hollis Morrissette:&...