So, Who's Up Next?

Bobby Chaniel is a gardener, and proof that success comes to those who plant a variety of seeds and take the time to nurture them. Talking about the year long process of shooting his first music video for a song called Cartier V2, my eyes were opened to just what it takes to go all in on yourself, on your art, and how that makes for a very rewarding yield. Listen to Bobby's newest song, Cartier V2, out now.

Oh Hey Kiddo! is a musical gentle giant. All across his new EP, called On My Behalf, Kiddo absolutely bodies every single track with quick flows and a witty pen game. At the same time, I was struck by just how much thought and heart goes into every detail of his music. Definitely the mark of a true artist, and one we should all expect to be making huge waves someday soon. Listen to his new EP, On My Behalf, out now on major platforms. All bangers fr fr.

Oh Hey Kiddo is a musical gentle giant. All across his new EP, called On My Behalf, Kiddo absolutely bodies every single track with quick flows and a witty pen game. At the same time, I was struck by just how much thought and heart goes into every detail of his music. Definitely the mark of a true artist, and one we should all expect to be making huge waves someday soon. Listen to "On My Behalf" right now, or else you won't have a room on my house boat when I'm able to afford one. 

Despite his artist name, Thinking Silly is a serious thinker. Part of the Hotel Rexford collective, of which includes Louie Jacobs who was one of the first interviews on this show, Thinking Silly operates in many musical spaces, from rap to slow piano ballads, all of which are super raw and have interesting stories to tell. During our talk, I was so impressed with the way Thinking Silly crafts his musical identity. If something doesn’t stick or isn’t 100% on brand, like an album, then he simply removes it in favor of bolstering the more important parts of that persona. Also, forgive my voice in this interview, I had allergies or something. Regardless, this was an excellent conversation. Listen to Thinking Silly’s new album “Unfortunately Essential,” out now.

Shane and glory of the good noise podcast are making excellent conversation. Between them almost two years at the podcasting bat and approaching 500 episodes, these two are absolute content powerhouses. During our talk, I was impressed with the way they’ve learned to handle the sheer volume of interviews they conduct while maintaining a high level of care for the community. Listen to the Good Noise Podcast on Spotify and/or Youtube, they crank out new content on the daily, definitely check out their show.

JJ Lundin is a boss in the music space. Between his production work, his personal music under the name “ilovelundin,” and hosting beat battles (among what I can only assume are numerous other behind the scenes tasks), it seems like there’s nothing JJ can’t do. During our talk, it was interesting for me to hear just how much attention to detail JJ has for community building and care. If you want to listen to JJ’s music, search “ilovelundin” here on Spotify.

DJ MkFly is a champion of the people. Cultivating a growth mindset through books and films, DJ MkFly is able to transfer that ethos into his work on YouTube, and especially into his music. Throughout our talk I was inspired by just how much attention goes into developing that mentality for success. Listen to DJ MkFly's latest release, Let Me See It, out now on all platforms. Keep an eye on MkFly, I know for a fact that one day soon he'll be on top of the world. I'm just glad that I got to be a part of his story. Enjoy.

Leyf has the spirit of adventure and a soul of music. Self taught in more ways than one, Leyf has become a master of movement, through and in between genres releasing albums and albums of demos on bandcamp, in his most recent release on Spotify, and especially with the way he conducts himself in daily life. Definitely an enlightened individual. I learned so much during our talk, and I’m sure you will to. Listen to Leyf on Spotify & Bandcamp!

Cainan Francis is pure, in passion, aesthetic, and sound. Blending elements of bedroom pop and indie rock, Cainan is able to create a sound that’s in between and outside of genre. During our talk I was struck by just how real we were able to get, there are mentions of depression and suicide, so take this as a trigger warning for anyone sensitive to those topics. Despite hardship, Cainan’s perseverance and work ethic has definitely paid off. With one album out and another on the way, I can’t wait to see just how far he can go.

Blue Deputy are the new kids on the DIY block. Andy working out of the UK and Brody in Delaware, the two are able to piece together musical parts into a cohesive indie sound. During our talk, I was so intrigued by the passion these two have for their craft and for the communities they’re a part of. Having just signed to Chillwave Records, it was really cool to hear the insider scoop about that part of DIY culture.

p.s. 20th episode, baby! Been great learning from everyone I've spoken to on the show. There hasn't been a dull moment yet, and I've only just begun. See you again in episode 21!