Sound Scrub

Manchester-based singer-songwriter, LACUNA J, is back on Sound Scrub sharing all you need to know about her latest single, "Fool (For Loving You)". We learn about the inspiration behind the song, but how it, unfortunately, was easy for her to relate to the topic with her personal experience on the matter. We also get to learn more about her collaborations with producer, Will Paterson, and how she ended up producing the bridge when Paterson left her in the studio alone to finalize lyrics and melodies.

Listen to "Fool (For Loving You)" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sound Spotify playlist.

To learn more about LACUNA J, visit her website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

Originally from Seattle, WA, Kaeley Pruitt-Hamm, also known as KPH & The Canary Collective, is extending her love for singing and songwriting by collaborating with others that are looking to turn their life experiences into songs. Alongside co-writer and NFL music coordinator, Attique Iqbal, we get to learn more about his story and how Kaeley found a mutual connection within his experience with love and heartbreak, which led to this co-write. KPH also shares more about the magical origin of the production elements that are showcased throughout the song.

Listen to "Devastating Love" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist.

To learn more about KPH & The Canary Collective, please visit her Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

Bulgarian R&B artist, Lina Nikol, tells the story of having the desire to satisfy an undeniable connection in her latest single, "Get It On". We learn what inspired this song and how Lina heard certain sections as she was writing. We also get detailed insight on the production alongside producer, Boyan Angelov, and how they crafted this 90s inspired sound. 

Stream "Get It On" by Lina Nikol on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist.

To learn more about Lina, please visit her website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

New York based Japanese singer-songwriter, Shihori, is exploring feelings and questioning relationships in her latest single, "Invisible". We talk about the inspiration behind the lyrics and how she navigated through the recording process with another producer using the platform, Soundbetter. We also get to learn more about Shihori's career and her decision to move from Japan to the US!

Stream "Invisible" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist.

To learn more about Shihori, please visit her website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

London-based indie pop band, Coral Palms, brings up warm summer memories in their single, "Echoes". We get to learn the inspiration behind Ollie's conversational lyrics that correlates with the inspiration behind the production. We also discuss the series of events on how writing this song turned Coral Palms into an official four-piece band.

Stream "Echoes" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist.

To learn more about Coral Palms, please visit their website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

Los Angeles based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Dylan Dunlap, is overcoming fear and fighting for love in his title track, "Soldier On," from his recent EP Soldier On. We get to learn about the initial inspiration behind this song and how a year later he decided to rework the lyrics with his co-writer, Kirk Adolph. We also talk about his vocal process as I found this particular vocal to stand out and appreciated how he created dynamics to really bring out the emotion of the lyrics.

Listen to "Solider On" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds Spotify playlist.

To learn more about Dylan, please visit his website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Toronto born pop singer/songwriter, Ava Kay, is creating an emotional soundscape in her single, "Wild Again". We get to learn the backstory on how this song was written and who it was initially intended for. We also get to learn how many different versions came together before landing in Ava's hands as she felt a strong connection for it and knew she had to put her own artistry on it. 

Stream "Wild Again" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds playlist on Spotify.

To learn more about Ava, please visit her website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

New York City dark pop artist, Coyote Eyes, is opening up in her emotional, cinematic ballad, "Chasing Ghosts". We get to learn about the backstory on this song, not only lyrically, but how the production went through a transformation from when it was initially written to its final stages. We also learn more about the producers and arrangers, I AM SNOW ANGEL, Andrew Dixon, and Jared Chance Taylor, and each role they played to help Coyote Eyes finalize the sound she was looking for.

Stream "Chasing Ghosts" on the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds playlist on Spotify.

To learn more about Coyote Eyes, please visit her website and Instagram.

Los Angeles based NFL music coordinator, Attique Iqbal, spent the last year in quarantine exploring his love for music. In this episode, we get to learn about what inspired him to start his songwriting journey and what inspired his unreleased song, "Next Life". Joined by songwriter, Aimee Felise, we get to learn more about her role in this particular song and how she navigated the process to make sure the lyrics stayed true to Attique.

Listen to the full episode for an exclusive listen of "Next Life" written by Attique Iqbal and Aimee Felise.

To learn more about Attique, please visit his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

To learn more about Aimee, please visit her website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Los Angeles based dance pop demigoddess, Steel Maggie, is claiming her profound throne in her latest single, "Out of Eden". We get to learn all about the journey that the lyrics and production went through before landing in the hands of pop producer, John McLucas. With the help of McLucas, we also get to hear more about the fine tuning of the production elements that lifted the lyrical concept and even how the vocals of this particular song went through a life journey as well.

Follow the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds playlist on Spotify and stream "Out of Eden".

To learn more about Steel Maggie, please visit her website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.