This week we chinwag about Jess’s new (foster fail) pup, Tony. Afterward we chat with up-and-coming singer/songwriter, Little Luna. She tells us about the creation and vision of LL, what it’s like releasing as an independent artist, finding the right team to work with, funding her own project, the release of new music soon, and so much more!
This week we chat with LP Giobbi about getting her start as a DJ opening up for Sofi Tukker, working as the North American Music Director for W Hotels, being co-owner of Animal Talk (record label, hybrid publishing company she co-founded with Sofi Tukker), as well as being the founder of Femme House – an educational platform created to address the lack of representation and equity in electronic music by empowering women to learn the language of the studio.
This week we chat to country singer/songwriter, Cassadee Pope! We chat about her Warped Tour days with Jess, working with Blake Shelton on the NBC’s The Voice, being signed to a major label to releasing independently, being nominated for a Grammy, and her pop punk roots with her band Hey Monday.
This week we chat with Tana Douglas, known as the first female roadie. She has worked with artists such as AC/DC, The Police, Elton John, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lenny Kravitz, Iggy Pop, and many more. Tana has released her first book entitled “Loud”, which gives an inside look into her life on the road from the 70’s until now.
This week we chat with singer/songwriter Tay Jardine of We Are The In Crowd and Sainte. Tay tells us about growing up in the music scene in Poughkeepsie, how her band WATIC was first discovered and signed to Hopeless Records, reminiscing about her time touring in the Philippines, starting her new project Sainte, upcoming plans for both of her projects, and so much more. Not to mention Jess and Tay have known each other for over 10 years, so there’s some great stories in this episode!
This week we chinwag about a funny story Jess encountered with her pup, Pepe. Afterward we chat with Kristina London, founder of Amplify Her Voice. From a young age, founder Kristina London knew that she wanted a career in the music industry. However, while working her first few internships and jobs in the music industry, the gender divide became abundantly clear. In May 2019, London used her background in marketing and social media to create an active online space for women in the music industry to learn and find a sense of community. Within just a couple of months, London was collaborating with major music festivals, businesses, and artists to further promote equality in music. In less than a year, the account organically reached over 10,000 followers and is continuing to grow as they expand their online community. Amplify Her Voice is an online platform that boldly confronts gender inequality in the music industry. They are dedicated to helping advance the careers of women in music through educational, networking, and creative opportunities. With these initiatives, they aim to provide our community the tools and support to confidently pursue a career in the music industry.
This week we chinwag about as Jess and Bowie’s experience using Masterclass. Afterward, we chat with Australian singer/songwriter Zoe Badwi.
Zoë Badwi began her music career as one third of girl band Sirens before embarking on a solo career that has so far spawned several club chart-topping anthems. She joined girl group trio Sirens, who scored two hits, “Like Fire, Like Rain” and a cover version of the Pointer Sisters’ “I’m So Excited” before disbanding in 2001. Badwi continued to write and perform, and was later spotted fronting band, Black Dogs. Performing at a Melbourne club, electronic duo TV Rock’s Grant Smillie, was so impressed by her vocals that he invited her to work with him. After signing to Neon Records, her debut solo single, “Release Me,” was nominated for Best Dance Release at the 2009 ARIA Award and APRA awards. It was followed by Top Ten single “Freefallin’.” She secured a U.S. deal with Atlantic Records and began work on her debut album and tours the world performing, including touring with Little Mix.
Jules Wortman serves as president and CEO of Wortman Works Media & Marketing based in Nashville, Tennessee. Wortman is a veteran public relations and marketing strategist who has developed a number of national and international campaigns for record labels, brands, commercial developments, authors, music, sports entertainment, special events and many others. Her clients include or have included Country Music Television (CMT), Warner Bros. Records, Universal Music, Sony Music, The GMA Dove Awards, The ACA Awards on Fox TV, Time Life Music, TNA Entertainment, Red Light Management, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Blake Shelton, Deana Carter, Big & Rich, Billy Ray Cyrus, Kid Rock, The Charlie Daniels Band and many others. She currently manages The SteelDrivers, a GRAMMY® winning super group on Rounder Records.
This week we chinwag about the benefits of having a Music Business degree, especially as an artist. Afterward with chat with singer/songwriter MEIA. Born and raised in Cleveland, OH, MEIA knew she wanted music to be part of her life from the beginning. She started singing, writing music and playing instruments ever since she was a little girl. “My mom would tell you I was humming before I was singing and dancing to every beat. My first experience writing a song was when I was 8 years old, lol. It was called “Let it out” and it was about being unafraid to say how you feel. Looking back on the concept and my ability to turn a feeling into art – I am proud of baby MEIA.”. Once she turned 18, she moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University where she studied Music Business and pursued her artist project, MEIA. MEIA grew up loving alternative pop culture. The 90’s baby listened to various artists such as Britney Spears, Rihanna and Avril Lavigne, which have had a huge influence on the music she loves to create. Now residing in Nashville, she writes from personal experience and is unafraid to be raw, emotional, and real. She empowers her fans by turning dark situations into light, especially with her breakup anthems. MEIA is wildly independent, fiercely in touch with her femininity, and wants her fans to be able to escape the world when listening to her songs. MEIA has shared the stage with Why Don’t We, Spencer Sutherland, Eben, Jake Miller, and more.
This week we chinwag about our trip to Nashville and seeing this weeks guest, Emily Shackleton, perform at The Listening Room.
Emily Shackelton is a songwriter from Biwabik, Minnesota. After studying at Berklee College of Music, where she won the coveted BMI John Lennon Songwriting Competition, Emily moved to Nashville to pursue songwriting.
Her catalog includes cuts by Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Jana Kramer, David Cook, Seth Ennis, Mickey Guyton, and Cassadee Pope. She has had several songs featured on TV shows like American Idol and ABC’s Nashville including “Love Like Mine”, sung by Hayden Panettiere and featured on the gold-selling season one soundtrack. Most recently she celebrated her first Number 1 with the Carly Pearce breakout single “Every Little Thing.” She recently signed a new co-venture with Liz Rose Music, busbee, and BMG.
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