Let’s Talk with Scoggs

Thomas Kwiat of Live and Amplified joins me this week to share how the platform started and how he’s using it for a fantastic cause. Live and Amplified is an independent incubation platform to help promote, showcase and talk about music of all genres. They’re also in the early stages of planning their second fundraiser for this November to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer research.  A cause close to both Thomas and me. I was so happy to share his story with all of you, and I hope you’re inspired to get your project going. 

French pop/rock trio OAKMAN just released their brand new tracks “Night” and “Fantasy” via Rude Records – and I have been listening to them on repeat! Marine (Lead vocals / Guitar) and Jesse (Drums) joined me to talk about the new songs, what life-changing events inspired “Night,” and so much more. I hope you enjoy getting to know them and will check out their music. 

Philly-based singer/songwriter Kayleigh Goldsworthy just released her new LP, “Learning to be Happy,” and we had a great conversation examining what makes us happy. Kayleigh breaks down the album’s final track, “Little Ghost.” You can stream “Learning to be Happy” now. I hope you enjoy this episode and will share it with a friend.  This episode is brought to you by;  Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Sign up today, and you’ll get 20% off your first order! Just go to Athena Club dot com and use promo code SCOGGS. Give all the “fathers” in… Read more »

In this new episode, pop singer-songwriter Maddox Jones and I discuss his recent debut album, Believe It. We examined the writing process, how the album unfolded, and our experiences with self-exploration. We dove into the single, “Ready To Be Better,” and how we all face the moment, we make a change for the better. You can listen to the album on Radikal Records. 

Julia Bhatt is a rising star singer-songwriter from Miami, Florida, and you’ll love her infectious spirit. Julia and I connected to talk about her upcoming debut album, ‘it is what it is,’ how writing music has played a massive role in her life, and how to deal with toxic relationships. Julia was a blast to chat with, and I hope you’ll check out her new album, ‘it is what it is,’ coming out July 20! I hope you enjoy it and share it with a friend. 

I am delighted to introduce an Australian indie rock band, Eliza & The Delusionals. I talked with Eliza and Kurt about their debut album (Now and Then out May 20), their single “Give You Everything.” I recommend checking out the single’s music video. We discussed how the band came together, what it took to make this album during the pandemic, and more. I hope you’ll check out their music! 

This week we have an exciting singer/songwriter who just dropped their debut album, I Don’t Want You To Worry Anymore – Mothé! I had such a fun time getting to know them for this episode and talking about a few tracks I instantly connected with.  It’s the perfect album to get out of a funk or make you feel validated. You can stream the album everywhere and enjoy this episode! 

Heart of Gold’s latest single, “Bright Lights” has been stuck in my head for days! I was so thrilled to learn more about the project from Michael McGough in this week’s episode. We discuss the new single, how collaboration is critical to his process and what he has planned for the project next. Heart of Gold has a lot coming up so be sure to keep an eye out for more! I hope you enjoy this episode, getting to know Michael. 

The hybrid theater/music project ‘Riot Anitogne’ brought a mixture of Sophocles’ tragedy, ‘Antigone’, and the ‘90s Riot Grrrl movement. This week we catch up with Seonjae Kim, the creator of this original punk rock musical, to discuss her unique creative process, how the songs came to life and how to cultivate confidence while in the creative pursuit. You can now stream ‘Riot Anitogone’ and learn how to catch a live performance. 

Alexx Bean is a genre-bending artist who has been motivated by a lot of the music that helped me work out my own teen angst in the early 200os. Alexx and I discussed how the music industry has evolved over the past two decades, what inspired him to take a DIY approach to his music and how his song “Castles” came to be. I hope you enjoy his enthusiasm for what he’s working on and will check out his music!

This week we get to know  Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and producer Devin Kennedy, who released his single/music video for “Follow Through” this past February.

Tree River is about to release a brand new album, Time Being, on April 1 via Big Scary Monsters. I caught up with Trevor Friedman and Phil Cohen to learn how the two started to collaborate on music, how Time Being came to life, and how Max Bemis of Say Anything got into the mix.