Acoustic Episodes

We had the pleasure of interviewing Brad Barr over Zoom video! Brad Barr - the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of The Barr Brothers and The Slip - recetly released The Winter Mission, Barr's brand new instrumental solo guitar album through...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Jon Coco over Zoom video! Music that leaves a lasting impression requires a wandering soul to tame it. That’s an apt description of the moments film composer JON COCO elicits with his melodic and lyrical...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Andrew Belle over Zoom video!  Andrew Belle writes songs by feel. The composition comes first. The melody follows. Only after Belle has an internal reaction to the composition do the lyrics finally come. Finding...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Zaidi over Zoom video!  BEN ZAIDI’S NEW SINGLE “GOING ON GONE” OUT NOW! DEBUT ALBUM PRODUCED BY TONY BERG DUE 2022 ON NETTWERK Emerging Brooklyn-based artist Ben Zaidi unveils a new song from his...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Charles Spearin over Zoom video!  Can you think of a more perfect lyric that captures the pandemic experience? Multi-instrumentalist and composer Charles Spearin, known for his work in Broken Social Scene, Do Make...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Brandon Jenner over Zoom video!  Brandon Jenner’s music feels like a lot of different things—often all at once. In some ways, it’s like your childhood best friend disclosing an important truth by the glow of a...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Brooke Stephenson over Zoom video!  Based in Los Angeles, singer-songwriter Brooke Stephenson tells stories that draw you in with beautifully compelling lyrics and dynamic melodies. Raised on musicians like Bonnie...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Bhi Bhiman over Zoom audio!  Singer-songwriter and guitarist Bhi Bhiman doesn't need much to ignite a fury of fascinating expressions; only the simplest of recording set-ups of guitar and vocal mics plugged into...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Casey Conroy over Zoom video! Looking toward the future, Casey Conroy knows if music doesn’t tell the truth - it’s not worth making, noting of her process, “I’m not interested in glamorizing myself just for the sake...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Amythyst Kiah over Zoom video! Amythyst Kiah Earns Three 2021 Americana Music Award Nominations and Joins Jason Isbell and Valerie June as Most-Nominated Artist This Year Nominated for Emerging Act of the Year and...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Alannah McCready over Zoom video! Singer-songwriter Alannah McCready recently released her new single, “Something Like That.” which was produced by Sterling “David” Gittens Jr., and written by McCready and Will...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Ben Schuller over Zoom video! Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and producer Ben Schuller releases his new song “Full Throttle,” the latest single and 8th “chapter” from his forthcoming album ‘New Roaring 20s.’...

Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing John O’Callaghan of The Maine and John the Ghost over Zoom video!  John O’Callaghan - frontman of The Maine - goes by another moniker for his musical...

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Aimee Mayo over Zoom video!  “I encourage EVERYONE to read this book. It is healing in so many ways. (Aimee) is such a talented writer.” —TIM MCGRAW, Country music superstar and...

Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Asaf Avidan over Zoom video!  Asaf Avidan has shared his new album Anagnorisis today, a ten-song collection recorded earlier this year in Italy during...

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Briston Maroney over Zoom video!  At just 22-years old, Knoxville-native + indie/Americana artist Briston Maroney has released 3 stellar EP’s and was recently declared...

Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Austin Ward over Zoom video!  Singer/songwriter Austin Ward makes the kind of music that’s easy to get lost in, a shapeshifting sound deeply informed...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Boo Riley over Zoom video!  Boo Riley is celebrating the release of a new video for self titled single "Boo Riley." Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/3IVAGfgAyJw The video follows Boo Riley through the...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Brian Cullman over Zoom video!  Winter Clothes is the new summer record from Brian Cullman. Winter Clothes is Brian Cullman's most fully realized album to date, one with nothing to prove, just the easy camaraderie...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Simon Buret of AaRON over Zoom video!  In the history of pop music, few have managed this. This awareness that artists need to keep challenging themselves. Experiment. Take chances. Reinvent themselves, never...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Brady Rymer over Zoom video!  How does a '90s rootsy rock star turn his focus to making smart songs for kids? Find out in this conversation with Brady Rymer. This always-smiling songwriter is received three GRAMMY...

We had the pleasure of catching up with Billy Raffoul over Zoom video! For those that have not watched our face-to-face interview with Billy at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego in 2019, you can view it at BringinitBackwards.com. Singer/songwriter Billy...

​​We had the pleasure of interviewing Cat Clyde over Zoom audio! ​​ ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​ ​​Cat Clyde is an established, internationally-renowned, singer/songwriter based out of rural Ontario, Canada. ​​A combination of...

​​We had the pleasure of interviewing Alec Wigdahl over the phone! ​​ ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​ ​​Singer/songwriter Alec Wigdahl is a truly fearless artist, with little inhibition about sharing his most painful feelings. Often...