Clarence the Kid is a rapper and artist originally from San Jose, now living in LA. Clarence talks about the ways race impacted his childhood and his experiences in the music industry. Clarence describes how emotionally provocative music can feel and the ways he incorporates that in his sound. Xage and Clarence talk about the future of live performances and creative ways to engage fans with an artist. Intro/Outro: “Gimme That” - Clarence the Kid. Check out more songs by Clarence, available on all streaming platforms. @clarencethekid

Clarence the Kid is a rapper and artist originally from San Jose, now living in LA. Clarence talks about the ways race impacted his childhood and his experiences in the music industry. Clarence describes how emotionally provocative music can feel and the ways he incorporates that in his sound. Xage and Clarence talk about the future of live performances and creative ways to engage fans with an artist. Intro/Outro “Gimme That” - Clarence the Kid. Check out more songs by Clarence, available on all streaming platforms. @clarencethekid

Jack Dugan is an independent artist and DJ. Jack describes his process of reinventing himself into Quinn Alexander and the history behind the name, including finding his birth mother after two decades of separation. Jack talks about the duality in his life and how he has learned from his experiences touring and the relationships that he built along the way. Intro/Outro: "Epiphany" - Quinn Alexander. @jt.dugan

Xage is joined by MXPK, an independent artist and musician originally from Indiana, currently living in LA. MX discuses the emotional journey of self discovery that comes with being gay and growing up in a conservative state. Also, how rekindling relationships with family and friends, and falling in love with songwriting and music can help in dealing with a mood disorder. Mutch and MX bond over recently getting out of unhealthy relationships. Intro/Outro: ‘Great Big Love’ - MXPK. Check out more songs by MXPK, available on all streaming platforms. @mbpickenpaugh

Xage is joined by CJ Mack, a young songwriter living in LA. CJ is in the midst of recording her first demo EP and shares the details of how she got to this position. CJ is an LGBQT advocate and is Queer herself. That, plus a recent breakup with an important person has led CJ down a new path in songwriting. CJ opens up about her metal illnesses and how they have affected her throughout her life, including her songwriting. @cjvaughn