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- Alana Mars
Alana Mars is the recently launched solo project of Denver based singer/songwriter Alana Margolis. Originally from Allentown, PA, Alana grew up listening to the iconic music of the 60s and 70s - an influence easily heard in her sweet yet haunting tone and weaving, rhythmic melodies.
In 2016, Alana moved to Denver to attend the University of Colorado Denver’s College of Arts and Media, where she graduated with a double major in Songwriting and Music Business. At the University, Alana met collaborators Megan Ellsworth and Katie Smith and the three formed the band Sister Neapolitan, cheekily named after their corresponding hair colors of blonde, red, and brown. With Sister Neapolitan, Alana has performed at SXSW, The NAMM Showcase, and multiple Sofar Sounds showcases across the country.
The music of Alana Mars is the perfect indie combination of new-age contemporary meets Stevie Nicks. With the fresh sounds of Alana Mars currently brewing in the studio, the anticipation is rising among those who know Mars’ tuneful voice and spunky spirit. Alana Mars is recording her debut EP with producer Ben Pisano of Corsicana, a partnership sure to bring crisp yet delightfully dark music into the world.
Follow Alana!
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alanamarsmusic/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AlanaMarsMusic
Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alana-mars/1604451983
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oWno5ti75e8oonbvHaDu8
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@alanamarsmusic
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@alanamarsmusic
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Eak4PDD8l71fkeLPt73xJ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-songwriter-diaries/id1542050159
34 min - Daniel Jacklin
Daniel Jacklin is a British folk/americana artist from Suffolk, currently based in London. Daniel tells stories of youth, heartbreak and hope through music that emulates the sound of his influences from either side of the pond including the likes of Nathaniel Rateliff, City and Colour, Father John Misty, Jade Bird, Kacey Musgraves and Damien Rice.
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danieljacklinmusic/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/54jg3VFyj9RZJ3S6oEN3Sf
Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/daniel-jacklin/1436066034
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Eak4PDD8l71fkeLPt73xJ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-songwriter-diaries/id1542050159
41 min - Cole Scheifele
Cole Scheifele is an up-and-coming folk singer/songwriter based out of Denver, Colorado. He combines beautiful melodies with deep and thought-provoking lyrics that he says stem from his never ending hunger to discover more about the human experience. “I don’t think we ever stop learning and digesting thoughts and feelings from the world around us” he said, “I try to go into some of the deeper parts of the mind that can be inherently scary, but also endlessly beautiful.” His debut EP “Everything Matters, Nothing Matters At All” was released in 2019 and is a perfect example of this, as it delves into deep human connection, loss, and existential thoughts.
Backed by a stellar local cast, Scheifele has landed gigs opening for international touring acts such as Jade Bird and got chosen as a Top 10 Finalist out of over 400 entries for The Planet Bluegrass Rocky Mountain Folk Festival Songwriting Competition. He recently caught the attention of The Fray’s Ben Wysocki, a fellow Denver musician and producer. The two recently recorded Scheifele’s first full-length record which was released on July 22nd, 2021.
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/colescheifele/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1uniPagcRIJmHSFLs5uhj7
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsoZEV-CIGQxv-rUWkrvdOQ
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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-songwriter-diaries/id1542050159
30 min - Bonnie Stewart
Magnolia, the debut EP from Bonnie Stewart, introduces a lyric-driven singer/songwriter whose music bridges the gap between Americana's past and present. It's an ethereal sound rooted in the influence of her parents' timeless record collection — including Emmylou Harris, Guy Clark, and other classic craftsmen — with arrangements whose lush, atmospheric sweep nods to the modern day. Gluing that mix together are Stewart's aching vocals and sharply-written insights of life, love, and lingering memories we all carry with us.
In a town built upon tradition, Bonnie Stewart has created a sound that blends the classic with the contemporary. This is atmospheric Americana at its best, laced with unexpected flourishes that pair beautifully with the songs' melodic foundation.
"When I listen to music, I always listen to the lyrics first," she explains. "At the end of the day, if I strip back all of the production of my songs, can I sit and play the song alone, and it still means something? That's always been my goal. We accomplished a visual world and an aesthetic with this EP, but at the end of the day, the songs stand alone."
With Magnolia, Stewart's sound is in full bloom.
Follow Bonnie!
Website - https://www.bonniestewartmusic.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bonniekstewart/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6TSBE8yAeu3DmFrFiNsTzf
Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bonnie-stewart/1477575005
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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-songwriter-diaries/id1542050159
52 min - Jacob Larson Band 2.0
The Jacob Larson Band is a funk and soul ensemble combining powerhouse vocals, classic instrumentation and an old-school approach to music that just about everyone loves. Digging inspiration from the roots of soul religion, the band shares their own take on such notable influences as Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke and Earth, Wind, and Fire.
Jacob, a prodigious entertainer with a strong and soulful voice, leads the band with true dynamic flair and presence, delivering the goods with a performance that moves and excites concert-goers of all ages.
Combining some of the best musical talent around, the band is available for booking as a 10 piece unit including horns and accompanying vocalists.
Follow Jacob!
Website - https://jacoblarsonlive.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacoblarsonband/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JacobLarsonLive/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/49217xXdnI9nNx88Mrfgf3
Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jacob-larson-band/1601021572
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JacobLarsonBand
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Eak4PDD8l71fkeLPt73xJ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-songwriter-diaries/id1542050159
50 min - Q+A with Caroline and Megan!
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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-songwriter-diaries/id1542050159
40 min - Beth Wood
Beth Wood is a modern-day troubadour, poet, and believer in the power of word and song. Beth has been writing, creating, recording, and touring full-time twenty-three years — delighting and inspiring audiences with her exceptional musicianship, intelligent songwriting, powerhouse voice, and warm and commanding stage presence.
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Website - https://www.bethwoodmusic.com/
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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-songwriter-diaries/id1542050159
40 min - Sam Pease
University of Colorado Music Business and Songwriting double major, Sam Pease is a prominent co-writer here in the Denver music scene. Her projects include Slightly Over Dressed and multiple duos and trios around town with songwriters like Nick Gregory, Matt Stark and others. Sam's songwriting digs deep and pulls from her own struggles with mental health and living in this modern world of ours. Listen to the episode to hear her award winning song as well as gain some incredibly insightful insight into the songwriting craft.
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Eak4PDD8l71fkeLPt73xJ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-songwriter-diaries/id1542050159
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36 min - Jules Paymer
Jules Paymer is known for "either crying about u or making u cry <3". We loved having them on the podcast, especially celebrating Pride month with them! Listen to this episode to hear all about co-writing in Nashville, TN, the community of music and musicians and how to find yourself through music.
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/julespaymer/
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5RsYo1rckHPH2ERWm3tGeS
Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jules-paymer/1571344169
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Eak4PDD8l71fkeLPt73xJ
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-songwriter-diaries/id1542050159
54 min - Take Care of Yourself, Then Take Care of Your Dreams
In this special installment of The Songwriter Diaries, Megan and Caroline talk about post-album burnout, staying creative, and putting your mental health first.
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100052236679702
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29 min
About The Songwriter Diaries
From the publisher's feed
The Songwriter Diaries is a podcast created by Caroline Stump and Megan Ellsworth that explores the songwriting process. Both Songwriting and Music Business majors at the University of Colorado…
Denver, these young women hope to shed a light on the creative and analytical aspects of the industry. By interviewing fellow songwriters, mentors, and industry professionals, Stump and Ellsworth showcase a wide array of valuable perspectives on pursuing a career in music. Through these discussions as well as many tangential laughs, mental health checks, strange noises, and questionable audio takes, two