Pop Nerd Lounge

Townsend is a spark of joy. Like many of our musical guests, she’s a creative that’s beyond her musical talents. One of my favorite projects of hers is her “You’re Not Alone” podcast where she speaks with a variety of creatives about important topics like mental health, anxiety, eating disorders, and more. We have our own hearty discussion about things like the importance of self-care for creatives, why humility is key in this field, and she performs her single, “Stay.” Stay Connected...

How does one describe Daniel Sherman? I don’t think the thesaurus has enough adjectives to describe this brilliant musical artist. He’s what I call a boundless creative. Daniel’s music challenges the listener to embrace a variety of genres. His work also defies the labels the music industry tries to put on artists. Our chat is filled with talks on mental health, his full-length album, Uncaged, and finding growth from project to project. Stay Connected with Daniel Sherman: www.ins...

This week we have engineer turned fashion designer, Brian Antonevich on the show. While he launched his company, Frayed Needle in 2015, he decided to leave his engineering job and focus on his passion full-time in 2020. Not only is Frayed Needle practicing upcycling in its clothing lines, but his designs are hand-stitched and custom-made for each individual. We talk about Frayed Needle’s selling point of originality, why Brian decided to go into Frayed Needle full time and makes his clothing ...

Buzzsprout: Happy New Year, Nerds! We’re kicking off 2022 with a great artist named, Pip. He’s got ‘Sinatra Swag’ that’s not only timeless but fits today’s vibe of effortless cool. We talk about his single, “Loverboy,” his transition from the baseball world to music, and why you can’t force creativity. Stay Connected with Pip: www.instagram.com/pipmusic_ • www.twitter.com/pipmusic • Youtube • Spotify

Nashville’s rising R&B Pop artist Elise Stein is a multi-talented performer, who adds spunk and sparkle to everything she touches. Her gifts to sing, dance, act, and write her own music give her cross-genre opportunities. She has been fortunate to perform some of her own music at local venues in Nashville including Exit-In, Belcourt Taps, and Skyway Studios. Her creative abilities have landed her roles in several major artist music videos including: Luke Bryan’s music video for “Light It ...

We’re back for Season 11! This week we have an up-and-coming electronic pop songstress, Biletska. Hear her story of overcoming the odds of relocating from Ukraine to Nashville to make her music dreams a reality. Stay Connected with Biletska: www.instagram.com/biletskaofficial • https://www.facebook.com/marsy.flame • Spotify • Track: Mornings With You — SOMM [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/fWODKwC--hA Free Download / Stream: http...

For our season 10 finale we're speaking with the phenomenal Alannah McCready! She's a Nashville based artist who's taking her years of experience not only with music but decorated sports background to show the music industry what she's all about. We talk about her single, "Something Like That," her upcoming EP, and more! Stay Connected with Alannah McCready: Instagram • Twitter • Youtube Channel • Website

You might recognize her from ‘American Idol,’ but since her days as a contestant in 2018, she’s been receiving critical acclaim from the likes of TIME, Billboard, and Euphoria. Signed to Atlantic Records, Catie’s released music that resonated with her audience due to her extremely relatable storytelling in her lyrics. We talk about her EP, ‘Heartbroken and Milking It,’ managing anxiety as a creative, and her experience on American Idol. Sit back, relax, and enjoy my conversation with Catie Tu...

My guests today are a singer/songwriter sister/brother duo. They’ve garnered a massive social media footprint across multiple platforms with views going into the millions. Their latest single off their upcoming EP, “Til Your Heart Breaks,” is out now. We have a refreshing conversation about their songwriting process and what they’ve learned in writing sessions, traveling on the road and touring, and they even perform “Something Good To Miss.” You know what time it is! Grab your favorite bever...

Joining me for a relaxed conversation are Josh Hogan and Andy Warren also known as Modern Original. You might know them for being a part of the successful alt-pop group, The Mowgli’s. This time it’s a new direction and new era of music. We talk about their single, “Turn It Around” which recently surpassed 200,000 streams, some changes that are needed in the music industry and the road to forming their duo. Sit back, grab your beverage of choice as I chat with Modern Original. Stay Connecte...