Gunz is super stoked to welcome back to the show the legend himself – Mike Herrera. Having grown up and taking part in a scene full of punk rock and going from basement shows to festivals, Herrera has been able to still stay relevant – continuing to put out new music and be a voice for a community. Mike also talks about the upcoming MxPx livestream show which will be available for free, as well as plays an exclusive acoustic song for all The Gunz Show listeners!
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.
In this episode of DISPOSABLE HEROES, i have a second epic conversation with Cyrus Bolooki, the groove hammer for the one and only, New Found Glory. We check in about all things forward and reverse, new shows with his band, drum cam recordings, life in the strange year of 2020, some real estate, and everything in between. You won’t want to miss Cyrus, another repeat offender on the show, so tune out and tune in, and be sure to check him out online at Instagram.com/cyrusbolooki
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.
On this episode of The Gunz Show – Gunz catches up with his long time friend Mike Naran – who anybody who was part of the scene knows him from Sparks the Rescue, Breathe Carolina, The Ready Set, as well as playing guitar in Panic at the Disco. Naran drops a brand new vibey – unplugged version of his hit song “Pity Party,” which Gunz debuts as well! Tune in for all the memories and craziness!
This week I have radio legend Nicole Alvarez, she’s one of the most influential hosts over at Alternative LA based station KROQ and shares with me her career and what got her into radio! She’s a huge advocate of music and creation and I was so happy to have her on my show, listen to her story!
Nick Major is joined by Damon Fizzy & Tommy Wooldridge and Nick & Damon discuss picking up furniture from an actor’s house in the hills who they later found out – through an IMDB search – was apparently… dead? Plus, the three chat about bringing Nick’s latest comedy sketch to life and the new Amazon TV series Paradise City.
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.
Great news: This is still Genghis Tron. It’s a slightly different flavor, sure. But this is still a band that smashes genres, pushes boundaries, and makes some excellent music while doing so.
