A lot has changed in Rachel Platten’s life since her last release in 2020. Over the last three years, the “Fight Song” singer has gone from a mother of one to a mother of two. She welcomed her first daughter Violet into the world in 2019 and her second daughter Sophie in 2021. While her life has gone up and down through happiness and struggles, Platten’s first single in three years, “Girls,” pulled from an upcoming larger collection of new music, is a reflection on female strength. “Girls” follows the same vein of empowerment that Platten has always injected into… Read more »
Overnight sensation LØLØ has revealed her gripping new anthem, “omg.” The young artist’s latest effort offers a raw and unfiltered look into her personal struggles while pulling no punches and providing a candid glimpse into some of her darkest moments. With its unapologetically vulnerable and rebellious tone, “omg” radiates genuine emotion and energy. Opening the track with a gentle acoustic guitar, briefly reminiscent of Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life),” LØLØ demonstrates her ability to create a softer tone before hitting listeners with the juxtaposition of the rousing chorus. The interplay of the intricate instrumental support and the… Read more »
The fan-favorite track that phem has been playing all across stages on tour with Avril Lavigne this spring is finally out. “I Love My Dog” dropped today via Hopeless Records and everyone with a furry friend can totally relate. phem is taking over the scene as a alt-pop star, releasing multiple singles recently, such as “slippery slope” and her collaboration with The Amity Affliction, “Not Without My Ghosts“. However, this new track is by far the most adorable. phem speaks on the new track: “ i had a note in my phone for months ‘WRITE A SONG AB UR DOG’…… Read more »
We have a new duo on the show today; [mila]! CJ Lawlor and Wren Mohammed connected over their love for music and eventually, with Wren at the helm, started to imagine what their project would look and sound like. Enter the alternative-pop sound of [mila]! In this episode, they share how Wren’s encouragement brought CJ out of her shell, how they named the project, and everything about the debut single, “Thuong Qua Is Vietnamese For I Love You.” They have great energy and shared great advice on communicating better in meaningful relationships. Keep an eye out for this pair; they’re fantastic!
For our latest episode, Brooklyn duo Stolen Jars (Cody Fitzgerald and Sarah Coffey) joins me to discuss their new music, how validation fits into our lives, and much more. We also discussed Cody’s role with the UMAW Union of Musicians & Allied Workers, an international union of music workers fighting for a more just music industry and a better society—as well as Sarah’s comedy and hysterical TikTok page.
Faith Maire joins me this week! We discussed how critical vulnerability has been to our personal growth and how it has had a lasting impact. Faith tells us how her powerful single, “Alleyways,” made room to process heavy feelings and self-exploration. She also shares some timely ideas to plan an authentic Valentine’s Day for someone you love. I urge you to check out all her music and share this episode with a friend. This episode is brought to you by; HelloFresh; visit HelloFresh.com/ scoggs65 and use code scoggs65 for 65% off plus free shipping! Please don’t be shy; email me!… Read more »
Uber-talented Idobi Radio photographer Maysa Askar joins this week to help make sense of some pop culture moments of 2022. From the Don’t Worry Darling behind-the-scenes hubbub, and Paramore’s new music, to a deep dive into the celebrity skincare boom of 2022, Maysa broke it all down with me for this hilarious episode. It was a blast to have her back on and switch up the show’s vibe for an episode. This episode is brought to you by; HelloFresh; visit HelloFresh.com/scoggs21 and use code scoggs21 for 21 free meals plus free shipping! Please don’t be shy; email me!… Read more »
This week we welcome Moxy The Band to discuss their debut album, Dream Feeling. I love the album, and Amber DeLaRosa, Michael Franzino, and Dryw Owens were kind enough to walk me through some of my favorite songs and reflect on the writing process. As veterans in the music industry, it was beautiful to hear how they came together and the special relationship they forged in the process. I can’t wait for you all to fall in love with Moxy The Band! Enjoy the episode, and please share it with a friend.
Izzy Mahoubi is a singer/songwriter with melodic songwriting and relatable lyrics. We talked about her original song “Hang Around,” how the music scene in Arizona has come alive, her songwriting process, and much more. I was taken with how grounded Izzy is in herself as an artist, and she shares a lot of wisdom in this episode, so listen up!
Daisy Draper is a songwriter who creates music to heal trauma and shine awareness on holistic mental wellness. Daisy is an old soul who generously shares her self-examination, discovery, and healing. This episode discusses mental health, personal growth, and how her work fuels her music.
