The Junk and Jam Hour

Genre-Bending, Recording Pop Artist, Singer, Songwriter, and Producer Matty Marz joins Christopher live in the studio, for a very special broadcast of The Junk and Jam Hour, as they are the very first in-person interview in over a year.

With music that spans the spectrum of genres – from punk to rock, disco and bubblegum pop, to funk and electronica – Matty brilliantly showcases their inherent gift for the art of music making, a result of being a student of the craft of music for much of their life. Matty talks all about their journey in music, which after performing with various theatre companies & productions, they dedicated their time in the study of classical composition & vocal technique, all at the age of 13 - and then set off on their path to becoming a songwriter.

We also listen to and discuss Matty's funky and sexy early summer hit “Love Fool" as well as their brand new bop, entitled, “Pretty” - which Broadway World called, "...a [track with] dreamy, shimmery vocals, gritty beats, and a pinch of sparkling 60s guitar-pop.” 

Matty also opens up about how this past year not only positively influenced their music, but how it has encouraged them to discover their true identity - as a person, and electrifying artist who breaks the molds of not just genre, but gender as well.

For more info about Matty Marz and their music, please visit www.IAmMattyMarz.com

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Vocalist and Guitarist Trevor Sullivan, as well as Vocalist and Keyboardist Jon Garniss of 5-Piece Punk-Rock Theater-Emo Band Bullpup, Zoom in to The Junk and Jam Hour - along with their inanimate friend Stanley - to chat about their early journeys in music, leading up to their incredible collaboration in producing music that speaks to their authenticity, vivacity, queerness and their courage to call out societal bullsh*t.

On topic is their new music, including the beautifully gritty, 'Veronica Sawyer's Big Day Out' , featuring Glynnis Brennan of Indie Pop Band Shallow Pools, in which the music and lyrics carefully recounts the pain and frustration that assault survivors - including those within the LGBTQ+ community - continually endure, as well as narrate their own experiences as it relates to homophobia, transphobia and sexual violence.

In speaking of their new music and upcoming album Be Evil, which they boldly tackle the world's heaviest subjects, they give a considerable hat tip to the contributions of their recent member and guitarist Robby Beland, for pushing them out of their comfort zone to be their most capable selves and musicians - and talk about why they felt so compelled to make a record that calls out the sketchiness of the industry.

While on topic about the safety and dangers of the music scene and industry - particularly for women and young, impressionable artists - we also have a listen to and discuss, 'Birch Bark,' a Bullpup song that speaks to Jon's experience about experimenting with and wearing women's clothing since childhood. Jon further talks about their exploration into their non-binary existence.

For more info and phenomenal music by Bullpup, visit www.BullpupBand.BandCamp.com

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The Musicians, Singers, Songwriters and Producers of the Nu Disco Collective and Band Bad Business Club call in to The Junk and Jam Hour to talk all about each of their respective trajectories in music; their shared love for the exciting sounds of funk, jazz, disco - and the Yacht Rock genre - that influenced and inspired their own smooth music; the importance of amplifying one another's strengths; and the gratification they receive from being able to transport their listeners to another place with their specific brand, and modern take of good-time music!

They excitedly discuss their upcoming - and very first - full length Nu-Disco record, "Naked Neighbor", a collection of music that postures on the theme of letting go of life's bullsh*t, with less 'emotionally-dense' material, and jam out to their first single, 'Flip Me Over', a summer bop that absolves anyone of having any regrets over their one-night fling, and instead, have pride in their adult experiences. This leads to a wonderful discussion of empowering others to be self-assured, and normalizing a woman's own sex-positivity.

We also play their highly celebrated cover of the Doobie Brothers classic, 'What a Fool Believes' , a song that has been recognized as one of the Best New Nu-Disco tracks by BeatPort, which opens up the discussion of how the Yacht Rock genre has traditionally not always been known for its diversity and representation in its image - and how they are themselves not just more diverse, but accredit their reverence for jazz and rhythm and blues.

They also talk about their incredibly fun 'Imbibe the Vibe' Podcast – where they combine classic cocktails, and match it with a lively discussion around a curated playlist.

For more info and fabulous, feel-good music by Bad Business Club, visit www.BadBusinessMusic.com

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The Musicians, Singer-Songwriters and Producers of Rock Band Whole Damn Mess call in to The Junk and Jam Hour to talk all about their amazingly successful music careers - in and out of the band - the journey that got them there, their inspirations and challenges, their shared love affair and affinity for the guitar, as well as listen to and discuss their hopeful new music.

On topic, the gents of a Whole Damn Mess talk about the importance of enjoying the process that propels you toward your goals - whether that be personal, professional or creatively - and how to fail forward and lean in to the discovery of what success mean to you. They also share how coming together for a collective vision, while approaching music from their own unique spaces, affords them the ability to merge their points of view to create the unique, polished music they do. Also on topic was the retrospective discussion of how meaningful their last live concert was, never knowing that a worldwide lockdown was about to dramatically affect the livelihoods of not just musicians, but venue and business owners alike.

They also share their incredible new music, including 'Nothing in the World Feels Better' - a rockin' bop that captures the joy of being alive in this great moment that we are in right now, and reminding us all to, "embrace the mundane...and sink in to where you're at, instead of where you want to be." They also graciously allow their aspirational follow up, 'Some Big Something' - a tune that reinforces our need for hope, patience and appreciation that there IS in fact something bigger awaiting us around the corner.

For more info and fantastic new music from Whole Damn Mess, please visit www.WholeDamnMess.com

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Award-Winning Trans/Non-Binary Filmmaker, Actor, Writer, Producer and LGBTQ+ Activist Bowie Starr joins Christopher Albert on The Junk and Jam Hour to talk about their fascinatingly successful career in filmmaking so far - specifically aimed at telling the important stories within the LGBTQIA+ communities, that are often underrepresented, if not fiercely censored.

On topic: Bowie shares their unique upbringing in Dayton Ohio, and how they managed to navigate their way to exploring, and finding their identity, made even more complex when compared with their cis-gendered twin sister - whom they have fostered a supportive, and collaborative relationship with since. Bowie also walks us through their multiple 'coming-out' experiences - first identifying as bisexual, to now discovering their trans-masculinity - all outside of the constructs of societies binary labels. They also explain the importance of honoring their authentic identity through each part of their life, and being cognizant of bi-erasure.

As an Award-Winning Filmmaker and Producer - of which they were the Grand Jury Winner at the 2020 Outfest Fusion Film Festival for their short film 'Gen Z' - Bowie details their tireless work to bridge and break Trans and Binary barriers within the entertainment world, and their incredible dedication as an LGBTQ+ activist, advocating for all in the TGI community (Transgender, Gender Variant and Intersex) as well as for BIPOC youth. Bowie talks about the necessity for trans protection and representation in a world that often invalidates their experiences and identity - and as someone who has personally experienced being shamed at the pharmacy for picking up their testosterone - Bowie also highlights their aim to normalize the conversation around transgender treatment.

For more information about Bowie Starr and their upcoming films, visit www.BowieStarr.com

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Folk-Rock Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Poet, Wordsmith and Entrepreneur Jason Matu calls in to The Junk and Jam Hour via Zoom to share his journey in music, which is the culmination of his love of the craft of creative writing, ultimately leading him to discover his own musicianship during his law school edification - specifically acquired to serve his future goal of starting his very own record company!

As the CEO and Founder of his own law firm, it was inevitable that music related matters would become an integral part of his practice, leading us into a discussion about the early mistakes music artists eager for a record deal make, and the importance for content creators to clear music and adhere to copyright statutes.

Jason shares his delightful surprise to finding, nurturing and literally discovering his own voice, and how that led him to putting melody to lyrics that mean so much to him, including his joyfully fun hit, 'Pink Sun of Bisbee' - inspired from the special invitation he received from an even more special interest.

We also chat about his latest single, 'Be Nice to Yourself', which expresses the feelings of someone in grief, and their ability - or inability - to take time for themselves, particularly in a time of tragedy. Jason is also gracious enough to share his own painful experience of losing the love his life to cancer not long ago, and how he went from strictly numbing that pain with alcohol, to opening up to receiving the help and guidance he needed to free him of his own torment and angst - with the insistence and support of his friends of course.

We close with the effervescent, 'Ladycakes'.

For more info and music of Jason Matu, please visit www.JasonMatu.com

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Singer-Songwriter, Producer and Multi-Instrumentalist Dez Money calls in to The Junk and Jam Hour all the way from Malibu, to talk about his unique upbringing being surrounded by music - particularly as one of five children to the late and great, legend and rock icon, Eddie Money.

Ever-inspired by his father, Dez talks about how he started his own musicianship as a drummer, before finding his love and dedication to playing the bass, piano and guitar; the experience of joining his father on stage as the guitarist, playing alongside as a touring member; and eventually venturing off to front his very own band that also included two of his siblings, who all experienced the joys of performing - and being heckled - as openers for Eddie Money.

Also on topic: Dez talks about how family was a leading factor to his success, and how they lovingly encouraged and supported him in his endeavor to create and produce music of his very own - especially his father who called him nothing short of a, "great songwriter."

Dez also shares his latest track, entitled, 'Lost' - a soulful, gentle pop groove that recounts our desire for connectedness in a state of isolation, which critics have hailed as a song with, "masterfully crafted lyrics with solid vocals." We further talk about his forthcoming track, 'Trippin', another piece of music that showcases Dez's capacity for being an expert storyteller, who is freely exploring his versatility as a contemporary musician and songwriter.  

To find out more about Dez Money and his marvelous music, visit www.DezMoney.com

Feel free to also visit www.RadioFreeBrooklyn.com and www.JunkandJam.com

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Indie-Pop Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Recording Artist Emmrose calls in to the Junk and Jam Hour to share her journey in music and songwriting, which began at the age of eight - when she sat down at the upright piano at her Sunday school, and was inspired to compose her very first instrumental song.

Also on Topic: as someone raised in the digital era of streaming, Emmrose reveals that despite never having used or played cassette tapes or compact disks, she very much enjoyed - and was influenced by - the music from her fathers eclectic vinyl collection. We further talk about the success of her last album 'Hopeless Romantics'- and how incredible it was to be honored as the winner of a 2020 W.A.M. Award for Best Album in the Pop music category.

Emmrose also graciously shares and discusses her latest hit single Waitlisted - her "anthem" for people who've been, "waitlisted or rejected," for something in life they really want - a song she was inspired to write after experiencing her own angst of never being quite rejected - or accepted - into The Clive Davis School of Recorded Music at NYU. We also listen to and chew over her song, The Imposter, in which she divulges about her anxiety of not feeling good enough for the success the present is now offering her - perhaps, as we discover - because she has yet to put her own past behind her. Just to clarify: Emmrose IS more than good enough -- she's amazing!

To find out more about Emmrose and all her incredible music, visit www.emmrosemusic.com

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The women of Alt Rock Band and Trio Crowd the Airwaves call in to the Junk and Jam Hour to discuss their incredibly fascinating journey and education in music, what it took to get them to where they are now and making the quality music they always set out to, and share their latest music - including the title track to their new album of the same name, entitled Nihilist.

Also on topic: we talk about the fulfillment of writing, producing and playing their own original tunes, the joy of inspiring others, and the frustration of having to talk - yet again - about the experience of being women musicians in a male-driven industry within the context of an interview, rather than just their music. Regardless of the pushback, the conversation was still very much informative and engaging.

We also play and discuss another fierce track from Nihilist, entitled 'Under'.

To learn more about Crowd the Airwaves, visit www.CrowdtheAirwaves.com

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Makeup Artist, Groomer, Beauty Ambassador, Empowerment Speaker and Entrepreneur Dre Brown calls in to The Junk and Jam Hour to talk all about her fabulous journey in beauty, beginning with her Southern upbringing, to her early career as a Makeup Artist and Beauty Advisor, and her important work as a nationwide ambassador, curriculum consultant, and educator for the DoveⓇ Self-Esteem Project.

On topic is Dre's creative and professional ventures in beauty, fashion and in lifestyle, that has found her lending her talents to projects for the Food Network, Interscope Records, Comedy Central, Cosmopolitan, Harpers Bazaar, HBO, Essence, the Oxygen Network and Black Enterprise - to name a few. Her free spirited approach to beauty and using her gifts as a vehicle to cultivate pride and empower others has even found her working on the face of Tarana Burke - Founder of the #MeToo movement and foundation.

She also talks about her partnership with the Dove Self Esteem Project, which provides expert resources - of which she is - for parents and mentors to help raise young people’s self-esteem, and her personal goal of amplifying the voices of other black women, and women of color.

As the lover of all things color and loveliness, she shares her fascinatingly creative venture as co-author of The Ultimate Empowerment Activity Workbook for Her - a project she produced with her sister N. Chevonne Brown. Dre immersed herself in the illustration of engaging exercises, stories, and games for the workbook, providing opportunities for artistic expression to inspire the minds and hearts of women - designed to calm the mind, still the spirit, and entertain the soul.

For more information about Dre Brown, visit http://www.drebrown.com/

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