Melody Stolpp of Sweetbreads came on the podcast to share and discuss the inspirations behind her songs "Satisfy" and "Open Mic."

For more from Sweetbreads music and to find them live click links below:

https://sweetbreads.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sweetbreadsmusic/

Keith Madden of Compatible Animals joins the podcast to discuss his ten-year hiatus from performing and the inspirations that led him to form the band Compatible Animals, return to the stage and begin releasing music. 

For more info on Compatible animals you can check out their band camp and follow them on Instagram: 

https://compatibleanimals.bandcamp.com/track/ive-been-weird

https://www.instagram.com/compatibleanimals/

Nathan Xander's hardened folk voice was shaped by cigarettes and heroes like Kris Kristofferson. He shares music from his 2023 album "Three Waltzes" and plays a new piece for his upcoming album and what inspired them. 

Links below for more on Nathan: 

https://nathanxander.bandcamp.com/album/three-waltzes

http://www.nathanxander.net/

https://www.instagram.com/natestradamus/

Michael Francis (born Avishay) sits down to share songs from his upcoming album The Hour Of The Star. We talk about his roots playing with bands like Heathers and his recent loss of employment that inspired him to write and record his new album in under a month. 

For more information on Michael Avishay and to stay tuned for this upcoming album: 

https://hhheathers.bandcamp.com/

www.twitter.com/michaelavishay

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3shDJdQHDcCTnCYL4VBb6n?si=xnXrtCyMTLq_-udmhaQvWg

Recorded in January 2024, Bob Palos sat down with CW Headley in front of a live audience at Pete's Candy Store. They discussed growing up in Bethlehem Pennsylvania and CW's artistic start in comedy that led into music.  

Esme White visits the podcast one week after returning to New York City, her place of birth, after five years of living in London. She shares songs inspired by her father and her relationship overseas. 

To listen to more of her work follow her Spotify: 

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZMVd3ODQ7fyFDQI7QCCCH?si=Wf0Q7eLURVCYayCqwm8SFQ

Christian Rutledge is a Canadian-born musician who has spent over two decades in New York as a sound engineer and a rock drummer who finds himself writing and performing music with roots in folk inspired by the modern city. He shares his songs and stories. 

For more information about Christian Rutledge, you can follow his Instagram handle @xtianrut 

Brett Horten sits down and shares his life being from Oklahoma and traveling around the world playing music. We get to hear the new song's he's been working on and how they came to be. 

For more work from Brett use the links below. 

bretthorton.bandcamp.com

williecryrecords.bandcamp.com

Bryn Eva talks to us about her songs "Come Over" and "Closing In On Me" and the combination of social commentary and raw emotion that inspire them. 

Nadia Kazmi sits down and plays music from her fourth album Manufactured Dream and talks about the logistics of touring as a single artist coordinating musicians.