Sound Scrub

Sound Scrub

By Lisa DanaëMusic
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Sound Scrub episodes

  • Tommy Newport - Yellow Lines

    Manchester-native singer-songwriter and producer, Tommy Newport, is showcasing hallucinogenic groove in his latest single "Yellow Lines". We get to learn what inspired this lyric and what inspired Tommy to create the psychedelic guitars and groovy bass. Alongside his co-producer, 4th Pyramid, we also get to learn more about their dynamic and the journey that this song went on before finalizing the mix.

    Stream to "Yellow Lines" on Spotify.

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

    20 min
  • Armen Paul - Drowning

    New York-based indie pop artist, Armen Paul, is sharing an empathetic message during isolating times in his single, "Drowning". Co-writers and co-producers Alex Wilke, Skyler Cocco, and Rad Cat, join the conversation to give us an inside look into the production and recording process. We also get to learn how they aligned with Rad Cat to add his finishing touches on the production.

    Listen to "Drowning" on Spotify and SoundCloud.

    To learn more about Armen, please visit his Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

    20 min
  • MEIA - Date Myself

    Nashville-based pop singer/songwriter, MEIA, is empowering women and embracing her sexuality in her latest single, "Date Myself". We get to learn more about how this song was pieced together alongside producer, Will Ventres, and what inspired the mood/feel of this production. We also get to hear elements that are super tucked in to add more emphasis to the pop production.

    Stream "Date Myself" on Spotify.

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

    26 min
  • Sophia Bella Cucci - From The Garden

    Emerging New York alt-pop artist, Sophia Bella Cucci, is mixing nostalgic sounds with modern production in her latest single, "From The Garden". Co-written with producer and boyfriend, Graham Gilmore, we get to learn how their relationship inspired the lyrics and a particular moment in their relationship that inspired the instrumentation. We also talk about the production and find out which song really inspired the direction.

    Listen to "From The Garden" here: http://hyperurl.co/fcokze

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

    24 min
  • DASHA - Better Than She Did

    West Coast-raised pop artist, DASHA, is opening up about her latest single, "Better Than She Did," alongside Nashville-based pop producer, Tony Chetta. We learn about the multiple transformations that the production went through before the final version. We also get to learn about a melody line that Tony added on that'll make you want to sing-along. 

    Download & stream "Better Than She Did": https://fanlink.to/DASHA-BTSD

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

    14 min
  • Shenna - Try Another Taste

    New York-based Syrian African-American pop artist, Shenna, showcases her vibrant personality through her latest single "Try Another Taste". We learn about the inspiration behind the production and what sparked the lyrical content. We also get to learn more about the lyric video and how it was pieced together.

    Stream "Try Another Taste" on Spotify.

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


    15 min
  • SWIMM - Feel Better

    Los Angeles psych pop band, SWIMM, is unveiling their next chapter with their single, "Feel Better". Songwriter and vocalist, Chris Hess, breaks down the inspiration behind this lyrical concept and what phrase sparked his interest to keep writing the story. We also get to learn more about the vision for the music video directed by drummer, Adam Winn.

    Stream "Feel Better" on Spotify.

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

    28 min
  • Alex Bochel & Anna Luther - Orono
    Washington D.C. EDM producer, Alex Bochel, released multiple singles this year, but today we discuss the background behind his single, "Orono". Alongside songwriter and pop vocalist, Anna Luther, we talk about how this collaboration came together and the emotions that each individual went through to write this song. We also learn how the production inspired both of them in very similar ways without much discussion.
    Stream "Orono" on Spotify or listen on your favorite music platforms: https://fanlink.to/dxcG
    To learn more about Alex, please visit his website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
    To learn more about Anna, please visit her on Instagram and YouTube.
    24 min
  • danny G - lose my cell phone

    Nashville flow-pop artist, danny G, is staying mindful of how technology takes a toll on our mental health, in his single, "lose my cell phone". We learn about the meaning of the song and the moment he knew he wanted to write about this topic. We also get to learn more about how the production came together with Tony Chetta and more about the recording process with danny.

    Stream "lose my cell phone" on Spotify.

    To learn more about danny G, please visit his website, Instagram, and Facebook. 

    16 min
  • NONEWFRIENDS. - Closer

    New York-based indie band, NONEWFRIENDS., is mixing up R&B, pop, and soul, in their latest single, "Closer". The saxophone player and writer of this song, Jackson Siporin, let's us in on what inspired him to write this song and the approach on how the arrangement came together. We also get to learn more about their recording process and how they let their living situation benefit them as a band.

    Stream "Closer" on Spotify.

    To learn more about NONEWFRIENDS., please visit their website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

    23 min

About Sound Scrub

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A place where I get to dissect the writing of a song. I'm your host, Lisa Danaë, a pop recording artist and songwriter from Pasadena, CA. I get to talk about the lyrics, the inspiration for the…