Surviving the Music Industry

Mara Connor immediately knew that music was going to be her path when she started singing background vocals in her boyfriend's indie-rock band. One would have thought film was going to be her vocational destiny since both her parents are seasoned actors, directors, and producers. We're taking a look at her debut No Fun EP, vulnerability, realism versus ambiguity, drawing people in or leaving a cloud of mystery as an artist or a songwriter are touched on as well.

Aubrie Sellers is one of those artists that can floor you in person and still can hold the same impact as listening to a record. Dripping with an LA vibe, this Texas-Nashville citizen still carries her unique brand of "garage country" in her latest album. What's the next thing to do in an album cycle during a global pandemic? We go through the woes of record label deals, and that age-old thing of, "We don't know what to do with you..." that record labels still love to say.

Quarantined in Seattle, Cahalan Morrison of Western Centuries is still pretty positive considering that their tour dates are canceled or rescheduled, and they have their new record Call The Captain releasing on April 3rd. We take a look at what it's like taking a "left" stance on ideals while a genre is still conservative. Then the challenges where there can be an audience that has a lack of empathy for different views.

Just before the world hit the fan Jill Andrews and I sat down face-to-face to talk about her latest record and everything leading up to that point. From criminal psychology studies and her day job, surviving abusive relationships, life in The Everybodyfields, and taking a look at her songwriting style in Thirties. Thirties encapsulates her life and a decade long season of questions, looking back, and looking ahead.

Pop-alt artist, Maggie Miles is new on the scene and already starting to make a name for herself. Only just signed to a deal as of September 2019, Maggie is turning the ears of fans to her style of songwriting and producing. During this quarantined time, we talked over the phone about Maggie's unique growing up, her new music including Swim releasing March 27th, and the challenges of the mind of a creator busting on the scene.

Rachel Reinert just released Into The Blue and you can listen on all music platforms. Most might remember Rachel from her years as an original member of Gloriana. Now out in the world as a solo artist, Reinert shares the inside deal of forming the band and finally reveals the eventual implosion of the project. Forks in the road, identity and ego wrestling matches, letting go and forgiveness, and the drama of a music career. Rachel shares a lot of insight into her life and her newest music.

Closing 2019's new episodes with country music artists Drew Baldridge and SixForty1. I'm introduced to Austin and Brooks, and their new music. Then Drew shares a look at his newest music as well as a couple of life updates.

Talking with one of the good ones, Tebey. Country music artist-songwriter behind songs from One Direction, Cher, FLORIDA, and others. Tebey shares his new music ("The Good Ones" w/ Marie Mai) and his up and down journey to a healthy life.

The Wal-Mart Illuminati, Nash-vibes, the music, and careers of artist Judy Blank and Jeremy Stover. Judy just released, Morning After and shares what has led up to new music. Then Jeremy shares his career and journey as a writer, producer, and now turned publisher behind songs like "How I'll Always Be", "Small Town USA", "Plastic", and others.

Drums, ice cream trucks, and looking at the lives of session elitist Greg Morrow and social media drummer, educator, Tim Buell. Tim steps in to talk about how he went from touring drummer to social media educator/influencer in the world of drums. You've heard Greg's drum work from ZZ Top, Luke Bryan, Kacey Musgraves, and more. We sit down to take a reflective look at how Greg came to be, and what he thinks has changed in the world of session playing.