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Today we are joined by a good friend of mine, Nellie Mar.

Nellie Mar is a singer-songwriter who writes raw, honest and emotional songs in Pop/EDM. Her focus is to see the world through a positive lens and have optimism translated through her music. Her sounds take you on a journey exploring humanity's intimate moments, expressed through soothing chords and soaring melodies.

Nellie Mar joins us on The Set Up podcast to discuss her newest release ‘Reckless Abandon.’

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Meet Nellie Mar

Songwriting Sessions + Meet ups

Signed with Ultra Publishing

New EP ‘Reckless Abandon’

‘I want to die empty.’

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Check out her latest work ‘Reckless Abandon’ available everywhere! 

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BLKZEN is an Afro-Guyanese New York native. He spends a lot of time creating and collaborating with international & interdisciplinary creators which gave him the key to understanding his process.

Zen has made many fusions of genres. Each genre is a toolkit of sounds with their own culture and feeling with distinct musical landscapes. He has been traversing across countless landscapes using these different tools and when he returns to his toolbox, he brings back foreign tools to bring unique landscapes in his head to life.

Today we are joined by BLKZEN to discuss his newest release ‘Demigod,’ and his process of producing it.

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Meet Zen aka BLKZEN

From Prep School to Production

Making music with unique sounds

AI in Music Production

New Release 45 min audio film ‘Demigod’

‘The greatest artist in history’

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Check out his latest work ‘Demigod’ available everywhere!

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Xavier aka EQUIS is a New York born DJ, who started at the age of 14. At 22 years old, he has been featured on Sway in The Morning, Shade 45, as well Hip-Hop Nation and Power 105.1. EQUIS has also licensed his music from HBO Max, The CW, The Los Angeles Dodgers, The PGA Tour, The NFL Network. In addition to production credits, he has shared the stage with artists such as The Chainsmokers, Borgore, Meek Mill, French Montana, Adventure Club, Ansel Elgort, Snails, and more.

Today we are joined by EQUIS to discuss his newest single WSP.

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Meet Xavier aka EQUIS

Club Showcase at 15 years old

Pro Tip: Build Relationships with Local Venues

Getting on Radio + TV (*add Mezz’s episode here (his manager))

New Release ‘WSP’

Social Media Impacts on Authenticity + Music

New Music coming 2023

‘Taking Music to an Immersive Space’

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Check out his latest work ‘WSP’ available everywhere! https://open.spotify.com/track/0njabeDkP1XhlKRs974N9f?si=jnNiRunmQZeb-4pdL9_OWA&nd=1

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 Colm Gavin is an Irish singer/songwriter currently signed to BEO Records. Colm's first two solo releases (Your Endless Slumber/A Voice For The Urban Darlings) both reached number 1 in the Irish Charts at the time of their release.

Singles from his debut album have reached the top ten in notable Indie charts in Norway, Australia, USA, Canada & Japan. He has made notable inroads in the American market with his music currently being playlisted on over 50 stations across the US & Canada.

Colm Gavin was recently made an Artist Ambassador for WhyHunger: Artists against hunger and poverty; a charity established in the late 1970s by Bill Ayres and the late Harry Chapin. Fellow artist ambassadors include Santana, Jackson Browne & Bruce Springsteen.

Today, we are joined by Colm Gavin to discuss his inspirations behind his newest release ‘1992 Tapes.’

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Meet Colm Gavin

‘The 1992 Tapes’

Pulling Influence from Characters in Life

Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not Who Others Are Today

New Christmas Single 

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Check out his latest work ‘The 1992 Tapes’ available everywhere! https://open.spotify.com/album/3qp5DtmL4L1OB2xbQWkuh5?si=VQGks_KkRy24haEMeG1-Bw 

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Ryan Dusick is the founding drummer of Maroon 5, an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT), and the author of the book "Harder to Breathe - A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All, and Finding Recovery."

In 1994, Ryan Dusick joined friends Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, and Mickey Madden to form the band Kara’s Flowers. They released the album The Fourth World in ’97. Following the termination of their record deal, the band went on hiatus and everyone went their separate ways.

In 2001, Dusick reunited with Levine, Madden and Carmichael. They were joined by former Square guitarist James Valentine. The group changed their name to Maroon 5 and set to work writing new songs for what would become the award winning album Songs About Jane.

After departing from Maroon 5 and years of struggling with physical and mental health challenges, Ryan finally overcame in 2016, when he began his journey of recovery, culminating in a new life path.

Ryan has recently released an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at his journey from the highs of international superstardom to the depths of addiction, anxiety, chronic injury, and depression. His book Harder to Breathe chronicles Ryan’s remarkable recovery and his transition from the music industry to professional counseling where he’s helped hundreds of clients overcome mental and physical health challenges.

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Today I am joined by Ryan to discuss his musical journey, addiction, identity and his new book release ‘Harder to Breathe.’

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Ryan Dusick and “Kara’s Flowers’ aka ‘Maroon 5’

Evolution of the Band

Anxiety, Addiction, Coping, and Recovery

Finding Personal Identity after Maroon 5

Writing ‘Harder to Breath” as Self Reflection + Finding Purpose in Life

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Check out his latest book release ‘Harder to Breath”’ available everywhere!

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Gus Glasser is a 23-year-old Atlanta native with a style described as soulful pop and musical influences like Trey Songz, Flying Lotus, Mr. Carmack, and Marc Rebillet.

Gus recently released “Days After South Africa,’ influenced by his time in rehab there. He uses music to share his challenges with mental health and addiction. He is known for his improv performances on Atlanta campuses, with his single "A Really Damn Long Day" blowing up on TikTok and 5.5million streams on Spotify.

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Today, we are joined by Gus Glasser to discuss street performances, addiction and his release ‘Days After South Africa.’

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This has been a hands down favorite and the most fun interview we’ve had. You can feel the energy radiating from Gus through our computer screens. From the periwinkle wall to the constant banter and playful comments about our studio, we hope to have him back on very soon. You can feel that music is his life, and has saved him from a dark path. Music brings him life and he is an example of being his number one fan. Gus was open about his experience in rehab, which inspired his new album, and how he has made waves making videos of himself improvising music on the college campus he ironically dropped out of. He ended the interview with a sneak peek of his unreleased upcoming single, which was a pleasant surprise to the day.

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Meet Gus Glasser

Musical Influences

Authenticity in Music and Social Media

Street Performances on College Campus (in Atlanta)

Why Gus Loves Music

Releasing “Days After South Africa”

His Addiction and Rehab

“The Guy That You Turn To”

New Song Sneak Peek

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Check out his latest work ‘Days After South Africa’ available everywhere! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6gBvpdkTiBkS5cGQgM68gr?si=kKHtBrQ4Stabw4fP7JOG5Q

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Nikmoody is an Italian-American rapper from Long Island, NY.  Hopeful yet brooding, his lyrical style reflects his love for old school hip hop and grunge rock & roll. He’s known for his powerful songwriting and contagious performances. He’s hit the stage with the likes of Dizzy Wright, KOTA The Friend, and Asher Roth. After performing on Shade45, at SXSW and the Empire State Music Festival, Nik headlined his first international tour in London & Finland in 2022.

Nikmoody recently released his first album ‘Madhouse.’ Guided by his producer Blvff, Nik has adapted to the bouncy trap sounds and melodic guitar rhythms of the new school while keeping the boom bap core that his fanbase craves. He even blends into the world of metal with a feature from Stray From The Path’s DR€W ¥ORK on the standout single “BMT.”

Nik “channels experiences of loss, addiction, and a near-death experience into his music.” It’s within these experiences that Moody found his voice. He rallies every misfit, every quiet kid who feels overwhelmed by the world to cross their fingers, and find hope until the bitter end.

Today, we are joined by Nik to discuss touring, songwriting and his new release ‘Madhouse.’

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Nik took this interview from his long island apartment, surrounded by a white board of ideas behind him. Nik is a true east coast guy at heart, and shares his love for his roots and the support he has gained from it. He brings this very raw sentiment to the conversation. This interview has no shortage of insight on touring and live performances.

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Meet Nick Taldi aka nikmoody

International Tour

New Album ‘Madhouse’

Songwriting Process

Promotion before the album

Collaborations

“A passionate guy’

Advice for young artists

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Check out his latest work ‘Madhouse’ available everywhere! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/nikmoody/madhouse

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From the inception of the band in July of 2021, Nashville rock band, CHLSY, strives to reignite 90’s sounds with their own modern “dark rock” spin and make music for others to feel seen.

Vocalist, Chelsea Gilliland, hosts several radio shows and recently partnered with the global streaming platform, Twitch. CHLSY has grown its loyal social media fan base to nearly 83.7K followers and supported the Nashville-based rock band The Criticals on tour this past July.

Today we are joined by Chelsea Gilliland of CHLSY to discuss authenticity, healing and her new release ‘Quantum Entanglement.’

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I love the way Chelsea entered the interview. She is sweet, and has a ‘cool’ vibe about her. You can sense her spirituality, believing that the universe is at work. In fact, her album title is a mix of science and human nature within her art. Coming from a family with a science background, she shares a bit she has learned from her dad and brother.

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Meet Chelsea Gilliland aka CHLSY

Finding your sound as a band

Healing and making music

New Album ‘Quantum Entanglement’

‘Mosaics of the people we loved’

Law of Attraction and Goal Setting

‘Making music that makes people feel less alone’

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‘Quantum Entanglement’ out now! www.chlsymusic.com

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Birthdayy Partyy is an electronic duo comprised of twin brothers who are native to Chicago. They are known for their lighthearted dance music energy and their goofy personalities on the internet and are known as the ‘Twin brothers who make Partyy Music for Partyy People who like to Partyy.’

Birthdayy Partyy are supported by Zeds Dead, Don Diablo, and many more. They recently released collaborations with artists like Adventure Club, Defunk, and Wednesday. You can find Birthdayy Partyy touring across America and performing at festivals like EDC Vegas and NorthCoast.

Today we are joined with our fellow twin, Bryan of Birthdayy Partyy to discuss their brand and upcoming projects.

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Meet Bryan of Birthdayy Partyy

The name, brand and theme of Birthdayy Partyy

Story behind the twin duo

Performing at EDC Vegas 2019

Chicago & KC venues

New EP Coming 2023

Creating Video Content and TikTok

“Having an impact on people positively that makes them have positive impacts on others’

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Check out Birthdayy Partyy! birthdayypartyy.com

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For almost 30 years, Andrew Rodger has performed throughout Canada, solo and with his own band - Stop Yelling. After a lengthy break from the music world to begin his family, Andrew returned to music in 2020 amidst a very different musical landscape from the one he left.

Self proclaimed sadly optimistic songwriter, working from his home studio space, he has released 7 complete albums in the last 2 years. Two of which we will discuss today are “Haunted Cowboy Sounds’ and The Wanderer.

(The Interview)

The interview was held virtually but we can see Andrew in his purple/blue home studio with banjos and guitars on the wall. The conversation starts off lighthearted, fun, and turns into a feeling full of hope and full of love. His kids are an important part of his life and he has no shortage of stories to share with us. We get a glimpse of a true writer with a great memory of his past and lots of quotes from great musical legends.

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New Releases “Haunted Cowboy Sounds’

Meet Andrew Rodger

Live, Virtual and Local Shows

Making Kids Music

Making an album in 30 days

‘Someone that helps others’

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Haunted Cowboy Sounds out now! https://andrewrodgermusic.com/

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