The FeedBak Podcast

With Matt Sonzala, Pushermania (Part 2). Check out Part 1 - The current landscape of Hip-Hop. Taking the media to task for not shining a light on real artists out there grinding. Reprogramming minds through the marriage of pills and music. The need for "angry" music to speak on the social injustices of our time.Changing how we experience and interact with music with technology. EDM's influence on Hip-Hop.

“Hip-Hop’s the culture. Rap’s the music that’s part of the culture. There’s no separation there. One’s part of the other. ” – Matt Sonzala

With Matt Sonzala, Pushermania - Growing up white and loving hip-hop in the 80s compared to now. The early Houston hip-hop scene. Why Austin hip-hop artists should venture outside of Austin. The evolution of hip hop at SXSW. Why "pay-to-play" is ruining South By Southwest. The concept behind Damage Control.

"The best rap music came out of Republican presidencies." - Matt Sonzala

With Chad Swiatecki, writer at Austin Business Journal, Rolling Stone, Spin, Austin Monitor) and Taméca Jones, R&B artist - Live from The Side Bar. Writing for multiple publications. Updates on Omnibus initiatives. Potential new entertainment districts in Austin. Diversifying revenue streams as an artist. The process of covering a song or track to make it your own. Performing at the Women's March on Austin. Things to look forward to in 2017.

"We’re under what’s probably going to be the worst president in United States history. Art needs to respond. Music needs to respond." - Chad

"I knew I had something special to offer Austin. Austin doesn’t have a lot of soul. Austin doesn’t have a lot of sauce." - Taméca

With DJ Mel (Part 2). Check out Part 1: President Obama's Exit Interview - Dating apps and online dating stories. The concept of ghosting. Appreciating song requests from the crowd. Constantly hearing new music and holding on to the classics. Upcoming festivals: Coachella, Lollapalooza, SXSW, and Moontower Comedy Festival

"You know what's not a game? Chlamydia." - DJ Mel

With Bridget Dunlap and Chris Parker, founders of Dunlap ATX - Live from Luster Pearl East. Being a self-made bar owner in Houston and the transition to Austin. The challenges in opening Container Bar. How Rainey Street has developed over the years with more bars and now apartments. The vision behind CollideATX. Plans for expansion and new locations. Bridget talks about writer her memoir.

"I like to walk into a place and have a good vibe with the music [that's playing]" - Bridget Dunlap

"With the full development of [Rainey] street, it brings more people to the area." - Chris Parker

With DJ Mel, President Obama's official DJ - How DJing for President Obama has impacted him. President Obama's Playlist. What would Pres.-Elect Trump's playlist sound like. Representing and showing pride in yourself as a DJ. Reading a crowd as a DJ to build momentum during a set. Debates on social media and the lack of in-person discourse.

"That's what dancing is all about.. You're not at the club, turning out, thinking about spreadsheets." - DJ Mel

We recap the year in Austin music with Kevin Curtin from The Austin Chronicle:

• His journey to Austin and handling writing duties for the Playback page
• The re-opening of Antone's
• Austin's Omnibus resolution and what to expect
• President Obama being the highlight of SXSW
• The Transmission Events shake-up and birth of Margin Walker
• In Memoriam (venues and notable people)
• Austin artists that you should look out for

"The thing about Austin's music scene.. that really makes it great, is that it's so vast; there's so many things happening." - Kevin Curtin

Godfrey brings big laughs and insight to the podcast. Laugh with us as we discuss cover a variety of topics:

• The rise of Instagram stars and podcasts
• His comedic influences and approach to comedy
• "Alt" label being used by comedians as an excuse for not being funny
• What makes Donald Trump likable
• Working with Bernie Mac, Bill Cosby and his influence on comedy and black America
• Getting advice from comedic greats
• Hip-Hop, and how it used to educate and inform

"Leave your product in the room. Let them know what the fuck you just left." - Godfrey

Jackie Venson joins the podcast to talk about her music journey and the recently released Live at Strange Brew album:

• Growing up in a musical family and competing with her sister
• Her experience going to Berklee College of Music, and finding a quality music teacher
• Studying piano for 14 years before switching to the guitar
• Her first gig in Austin playing the guitar
• Stories from the road (Dylan fucking sucks)
• The meaning behind the track, One Step Forward
• Special performance live on the podcast

"You're going to be free when YOU decide to be free." - Jackie Venson

Kate Priestley and Nick Wong of KP and The Boom Boom stop by the studio to promote their new album, The Brave, and to share their story :

• The musical paths they each took growing up
• How the band came together and the meaning behind their name
• Their creative process and the source of their inspiration
• Being a part of the Austin music community and collaborating with local artists
• The concept behind The Brave album
• The evolution in the band's music can be heard in the new album

"My aim and mission, as far as music goes, is to really give back in a positive, kinda healing way" - Kate Priestley

"I don’t think we had a collective group idea about what we wanted the band to be. That took a lot of exploring and a lot of working together to figure that one out." - Nick Wong