What happens when an aerospace engineer turns songwriter, hits the road, and starts writing indie-pop about AI, gravity, and what it means to be human? Mark's answer is equal parts science, heart, and live-show grit - and it might change the way you think about creativity.

Mark shares his unique journey from aerospace scientist to musician, exploring how his scientific mind influences his songwriting and performances. This episode delves into the intersection of science, music, and human connection, highlighting the importance of authenticity and community.

Indonesian singer-songwriter Elan Zoek joins Mike and Moses for a RoomRock Kitchen Session. Growing up on Lombok, Elan found his way from drums and guitar to becoming a frontman, eventually building a life in music in Germany. He talks about his journey, the reggae and funk influences shaping his sound today, and his ambitions for new original music — plus two live performances.

Hamburg singer-songwriter Adam Brixton joins Mike & Moses for a conversation at the kitchen table about songwriting, classical music, busking, and finding community through music. Adam shares how artists like Tommy Emmanuel, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, and Jason Mraz influenced his journey, and explains why many of his songs begin as dreams or deeply personal experiences.

The episode also features live performances of Adam's original songs Like a Hurricane and Do You Know, along with an honest discussion about creativity, resilience, and staying true to your own voice.

RoomRock celebrates independent musicians through conversations, stories, and live performances—creating a home for artists and music lovers, one episode at a time.

Singer-songwriter and Country Roads bar owner Loughrey Kuhn joins us at the kitchen table to talk about the journey that brought him to Germany and his decision to leave a desk job behind in pursuit of music. He shares the realities of trying to make a living as an independent musician, the challenges of starting over in a new country, and the long road that led him to where he is today. It's an honest and engaging conversation about risk, perseverance, and following the music wherever it leads. Find out more about his bar here

https://www.instagram.com/countryroadsbar/

New Zealand singer-songwriter Nick Hohepa joins us at the Kitchen Table to reflect on a lifetime of making music. Drawing on decades of experience, Nick shares a veteran's perspective on performance, perseverance, and what it takes to sustain a creative life as an artist. We also discuss his role as a mentor to younger musicians navigating the challenges of today's music industry.

Nick sticks around to perform a song from his upcoming album, Instruction Manual, making this a thoughtful and inspiring conversation for anyone who loves songwriting and the craft of making music.

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Welcome to the new podcast THE KITCHEN SESSIONS with Mike and Moses — connecting the heart of the country music scene in Hamburg and across Germany with the roots and spirit of the Modesto, California country scene. Each episode brings together musicians, stories, traditions, and the people keeping country music alive on both sides of the world.

In this episode, we sit down with Mario Ostermann

https://www.instagram.com/mario.ostermann.music/,

a talented violinist who performs with different bands throughout Hamburg, including on the famous Reeperbahn in St. Pauli — Hamburg's legendary entertainment and red-light district. We talk music, live performance culture, the local country scene in Germany, and how it connects with the country roots and stories coming out of Modesto, California.

Music as Therapy: Sean Martin on Combat, PTSD, and the Power of SongwritingDescription:In this moving episode of RoomRock Podcast: 3 Songs, host Mike Armstrong (BE|AH, bARK) sits down with Sean Martin of The Quarantined.Sean opens up about his 2006–2007 deployment to Iraq as a combat soldier, sharing a thoughtful and difficult discussion on how music serves as a vital therapy for his PTSD. A man of many hats and a passionate advocate for Veterans, Sean discusses three of his original songs that define his journey from the front lines to the stage.

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Music as Therapy: Sean Martin on Combat, PTSD, and the Power of SongwritingDescription:In this moving episode of RoomRock Podcast: 3 Songs, host Mike Armstrong (BE|AH, bARK) sits down with Sean Martin of The Quarantined.Sean opens up about his 2006–2007 deployment to Iraq as a combat soldier, sharing a thoughtful and difficult discussion on how music serves as a vital therapy for his PTSD. A man of many hats and a passionate advocate for Veterans, Sean discusses three of his original songs that define his journey from the front lines to the stage.

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Website: thequarantined.comSpotify: spotify.comYouTube: @thequarantinedTikTok: tiktok.comInstagram: instagram.com ABOUT

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RoomRock Podcast: 3 Songs explores the stories behind the music, hosted by Mike Armstrong. #TheQuarantined

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In this Roomrock episode, author and musician Debora Masterson joins us for three songs and a heartfelt conversation about her new book Freedom Quest and the legacy of Freedom Quest, the Band founded by Craig Ingraham in 1973. https://deboramasterson.com / freedomquestbook / freedomquestbook