Why Music?

This week's episode is rather pop punk. Nick Rossi, NY native, is a pop punk/rock artist that is a true jack of all trades. This episode dives into the power of the final chorus, Nick's inspiration source for his latest album, and a further glimpse into his overarching message behind his music. 

Nick's Links: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4UL3YKW0Ia4XeSkK8YbmMW?si=R98IAPlFRqq3lOsWq9h81g

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickrossi_ny/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickrossi_ny

This week we sat down with Zach Thal, an indie pop/rock artist based in Pittsburgh. Diving into his work as an engineer, as an artist, and his experiences that led him to where he is now, this episode unpacks everything Zach has poured into his music, and what we can expect from him in the future. 

Zach's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4L3yeYLg8AIFJbwfwacOGY?si=FkTWTVH3QHmdtIpZtB8MIg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royal_mantis_studios/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royal_mantis_studios

For our 10th episode, we sat down with rock artist Saadin Dassum. He told us about where he gets his song inspiration from, how he started making music, and ultimately what he wants to achieve with every song he writes.

Saadin's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0USg6VGxyTCghZFPGRKBwL?si=e8392269111c4f78

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saadindassum/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saadindassum

This week we chatted with singer-songwriter Ella Beyer about her journey as the child of musicians. Ella dove into how she grew up on tour, started making music at a young age, and never stopped chasing the dream her younger self has always had. 

Ella's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eEsQP2Qnpki6Os7d8wY2E?si=OvHMKIwXTHqpdyfgp2EQsw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellabeyermusic/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellabeyerrr

This time we sat down with Hanna, an independent artist from Nashville. We dive into what drives her career, why she writes the songs she writes, and how she wants to impact everyone who gets the chance to hear her music. 

Hanna's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4pSHXPsD1WPn52i92RCf7P?si=ae9J4LEvRnGUWk1gWxIlIA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official.hannamusic/

For this episode we spoke to Avi Jacob, a New England based folk/R&B artist. Learning about his upcoming album, discovering his deepest inspirations, and discussing what makes him tick, we learn a lot about this soulful songwriter. 

Avi's Links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/28iPQ3ZebapNRuZhw2Agvr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawkinthenest/?hl=en

This week we talked to M.A.R.S. A Colombian artist and musician based in LA. With every track he writes, he sends us back to the 80's with his composition styles. He's a soccer-player-turned-artist that makes synth pop music that is truly unlike any other. Make sure to check out his music (and his goofy song titles)!  

M.A.R.S. Links:  

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sGD5iR8cKKWxSZsiAgpH0?si=P_qNjLjmTYqQGmfwsTy-lA  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mars_postrock/?hl=en

This week we sat down with Sammy Plotkin, a folk-pop artist from LA! Sammy walks us through his songwriting experiences, inspirations, and how "SMH" really tells it all. He's won awards for his songwriting, and had the opportunity to write for a large KPOP group, making it clear he's one you'll want to follow!  

Sammy's links: 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Sp1VHQ8bdHhoNTKbrljyM?si=8oVUxwhZQ5OU5Z8YZSl3yw 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammyplot/?hl=en 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammyplot

This week we had the chance to sit down with D3WON! In this episode we unpack his latest projects, the inspiration behind Soul Fest, and what to expect from this artist in the future. This Chicago native grew up in choirs and slowly developed music into the one thing he wanted to pursue in life. With his latest project 'Symphony' he collected the sounds and influences of all of his collaborators into one impactful project. As an artist with a constantly evolving sound, he's one you'll want to watch.

Links:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/d3won_music

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7adYhtJjTPtRaI2WG0IDz2?si=duc3vp13Q1i5AN2ZzmOYMQ

Website: https://www.d3wonmusic.com/