Wednesday, March 4, 2020
LaurieAnn Gibson
<a class="spreaker-player" href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23462650" data-resource="episode_id=23462650" data-width="100%" data-height="200px" data-theme="light" data-playlist="false" data-playlist-continuous="false" data-autoplay="false" data-live-autoplay="false" data-chapters-image="true" data-episode-image-position="right" data-hide-logo="false" data-hide-likes="false" data-hide-comments="false" data-hide-sharing="false" data-hide-download="true">Listen to "LaurieAnn Gibson From Making The Band On MTV" on Spreaker.</a><script async src="https://widget.spreaker.com/widgets.js"></script>
A multi-city casting tour begins this month with open auditions in four U.S. cities. Casting dates and locations include:
March 7-8: Houston, TX
March 13-14: Charlotte, NC
March 21-22: New York, NY
To submit an audition, please visit MTV.com for more information.
Fans will also have the opportunity to experience Making the Band vocal booths that will pop-up around each city ahead of the open casting auditions. The first vocal booth will appear in Atlanta and offer hopefuls a music video-style performance to approved audition songs. All submissions can be shared across social platforms and used to submit auditions online.
Sean Combs’ sons are best known for their careers spanning music, fashion and entertainment. Celebrity choreographer LaurieAnn Gibson returns to Making the Band as the franchise’s creative director.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Sunny Azell
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Describing the album title, OZELL says, “OVERNIGHT LOWS came to me more or less before I’d composed a single complete lyric, and I knew it was perfect. It encapsulated so many possibilities of what I’d hoped to say, and it steered the writing process that followed. The title was a kind of lighthouse, guiding the way.”
In her words, OVERNIGHT LOWS reflects the soul and simplicity of her passion for such inspirations as Bonnie Raitt, David Byrne, Cassandra Wilson, and Aretha Franklin. Players on the album include Jay Bellerose (Robert Plant, Aimee Mann, Alison Krauss), Tyler Chester (George Ezra, Maddison Cunningham), Andy Hess (The Black Crowes, David Byrne), Adam Levy (Norah Jones, Roseanne Cash), and Rich Hinman (Sara Bareilles). The album was recorded at Village Studios in Los Angeles, and engineered by Mike Piersante.
OVERNIGHT LOWS displays SUNNY's love of language and her intimate, soulful delivery, from the cruising feel of “Driving Highways” at one end--with its clever incorporation of a key line from Dobie Gray's 1970s soulful singalong “Drift Away”--to the bluesy, smoochy “Take You Down” at the other. “Almost like self-analysis,” she adds, “I went back through it and thought 'Holy shit, there's a lot about night in here, and not sleeping, and wrestling with memories.”
As personal as these songs are, OZELL is perfectly happy for them to assume their own individual meaning to the listener. “I was really ready to be reflective, but I don't necessarily need to have my agenda known,” she says. “I know from every song that's ever moved me that when you love something at first glance, but it continues to yield up deeper levels of meaning as time goes on, that's really art.”
OVERNIGHT LOWS is fueled by a lifetime relationship with music that started when SUNNY began violin lessons at the age of four and singing lessons at 11 years old. Stints in opera companies in her teens led to nights in a blues band in college, followed by jazz clubs in New York City. It was her time there, in New York, that honed and refined her unique voice and vision.
Peter Argyropoulos
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“Tempers are high and they’re climbing higher soon. World of blame, think I’ll point my finger too. Point It right at you.” Acclaimed Indie Rockers Sons Of Silver are releasing, what they say, is one of their most powerful and politically-motivated songs to date. “World On Fire”, which is a brazen commentary on today’s heated and embattled culture, will be available for download and streaming Friday, February 21 on all major digital platforms and the lyric video can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/391338381/039deffdf4
The latest release from the band’s forthcoming EP (due out this Spring), the single was “inspired by current events and attitudes,” said frontman Peter Argyropoulos. “I’m a politics and history junkie. I’m also a bit of a contrarian,” he said. “Put those interests and traits together with today’s current events and, well, it’s hard not to feel inspired.”
Written quickly in their usual informal, collaborative manner, “World On Fire” developed during a band writing session where, in less than an hour, the group had worked out the main parts and outline of the song after an initial riff that Argyropoulos brought in.
“Our writing sessions generally begin without an agenda. We simply start playing and feeding off of each other as we discover new ideas together,” said Argyropoulos. “’World On Fire’ was one of those songs. I’d been relearning blues scales. I came up with a basic form of the main riff to the song as well as the lyric ‘World is on fire’ and they all ran with it.”
The group’s collaborative song-writing style, signature sound and collective years of experience is what make Sons Of Silver such a phenom in the indie alt scene. In fact, each of its members has dedicated his or her entire careers to performing in platinum-selling and award-winning outfits. In addition to Argyropoulos, Original Pearl Jam Drummer Dave Krusen (who was recently inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame) and Candlebox Bassist Adam Kury provide the backbeat while former Skillet Guitarist Kevin Haaland and Keyboardist and esteemed Engineer Brina Kabler round out the band’s signature sound.
The song was recorded at Argyropoulos' 4L Recording Studio and mixed by Kabler.
“World On Fire” will be available on all major platforms starting February 21 and through the band’s web site (www.sonsofsilver.com).
For more information, visit https://sonsofsilver.com
https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfSilver/ or https://www.instagram.com/sonsofsilverband/.
“Tempers are high and they’re climbing higher soon. World of blame, think I’ll point my finger too. Point It right at you.” Acclaimed Indie Rockers Sons Of Silver are releasing, what they say, is one of their most powerful and politically-motivated songs to date. “World On Fire”, which is a brazen commentary on today’s heated and embattled culture, will be available for download and streaming Friday, February 21 on all major digital platforms and the lyric video can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/391338381/039deffdf4
The latest release from the band’s forthcoming EP (due out this Spring), the single was “inspired by current events and attitudes,” said frontman Peter Argyropoulos. “I’m a politics and history junkie. I’m also a bit of a contrarian,” he said. “Put those interests and traits together with today’s current events and, well, it’s hard not to feel inspired.”
Written quickly in their usual informal, collaborative manner, “World On Fire” developed during a band writing session where, in less than an hour, the group had worked out the main parts and outline of the song after an initial riff that Argyropoulos brought in.
“Our writing sessions generally begin without an agenda. We simply start playing and feeding off of each other as we discover new ideas together,” said Argyropoulos. “’World On Fire’ was one of those songs. I’d been relearning blues scales. I came up with a basic form of the main riff to the song as well as the lyric ‘World is on fire’ and they all ran with it.”
The group’s collaborative song-writing style, signature sound and collective years of experience is what make Sons Of Silver such a phenom in the indie alt scene. In fact, each of its members has dedicated his or her entire careers to performing in platinum-selling and award-winning outfits. In addition to Argyropoulos, Original Pearl Jam Drummer Dave Krusen (who was recently inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame) and Candlebox Bassist Adam Kury provide the backbeat while former Skillet Guitarist Kevin Haaland and Keyboardist and esteemed Engineer Brina Kabler round out the band’s signature sound.
The song was recorded at Argyropoulos' 4L Recording Studio and mixed by Kabler.
“World On Fire” will be available on all major platforms starting February 21 and through the band’s web site (www.sonsofsilver.com).
For more information, visit https://sonsofsilver.com
https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfSilver/ or https://www.instagram.com/sonsofsilverband/.
Monday, March 2, 2020
Deborah Cox
<a class="spreaker-player" href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/23399174" data-resource="episode_id=23399174" data-width="100%" data-height="200px" data-theme="light" data-playlist="false" data-playlist-continuous="false" data-autoplay="false" data-live-autoplay="false" data-chapters-image="true" data-episode-image-position="right" data-hide-logo="false" data-hide-likes="false" data-hide-comments="false" data-hide-sharing="false" data-hide-download="true">Listen to "Deborah Cox From Influence On BET+" on Spreaker.</a><script async src="https://widget.spreaker.com/widgets.js"></script>
Directed by Trey Haley from a script adapted by Carl Weber from his novel of the same name, Influence introduces us to the Hudson’s, a family of African-American lawyers lead by famed attorney Bradley Hudson. Bradley is the Johnnie Cochran of our time; and along with his son Lamont, daughter Desiree and his new wife Carla, the Hudson’s make up some of the best legal minds in the country. They are going to need it to defend Grammy award-winning singer Savannah (Deborah Cox) against the murder charges of her celebrity husband Kyle Kirby.
Deborah Cox began her professional singing career as a backing vocalist for Celine Dion. Soon after she was signed to Arista Records by Clive Davis, releasing her self-titled debut album the following year. Her second studio album One Wish (1998) was certified platinum in the United States and was marked by the commercial success of the mega R&B and pop crossover hit single “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here,” which held the record for being the longest-running No.1 R&B single, at 14 consecutive weeks, and peaked at No. 2 for eight consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. Cox also has an impressive thirteen No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart. Her new single, “Easy Way,” just debuted at No. 28 on Billboard’s R&B charts and climbing. Cox ventured into acting in the 2000s, making her film debut in the Canadian drama, Love Come Down (2000) and her stage debut in 2004, in the title role in the Broadway musical, Aida. She has since appeared in a series of independent films and several musical productions, including the horror-drama Jekyll & Hyde, the biographical musical Josephine, and the musical adaptation of The Bodyguard.
Pod-Crashing Episode 45 On The Road
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Pod-Crashing Episode 45: On The Road
Taking your podcast out on the road truly is far from being an
original concept. NPR mastered that
magic trick decades before well edited blogs evolved into a vocal approach. Look at what CBS was doing with Charles Kuralt. Even Stern got into the action with his
birthday bash and on the spot reporting that usually featured a huge guest list.
We can’t leave out terrestrial radio who’s always tried to
play street games of the everyday world at sporting events, news conferences, live
on location remotes to promote a business and I’ll never forget taking a
microphone to backyard parties, weekend blowouts and other gatherings just to
get real sounds for promos, sweepers and other local features that made us come
across as connected.
When I first got into podcasting in 2012 the idea of leaping
outside the warmth and comfort of the studio is a distant thought. I wanted to have complete control. Giant buses and trash trucks crashing against
metal didn’t need to be part of the one on one conversations being planted on
the digital platform.
Then May 11, 2014 I took note of a large group of people gathering
outside the historic Park Terrace Movie Theater. There wasn’t anything new out. Had there been a crime? It turns out the theater was celebrating its
50th anniversary. Part of the
celebrating was digging up a time capsule.
(((sound bite)))
Nobody knew what was inside.
I instantly went live on Spreaker which was hooked up to the iHeart
Radio podcast Unplugged and Totally Uncut.
(((sound bite)))
I did seven live breaks from Park Terrace. All of which drew a very large global
listening audience. The experience opened the door for me to take the system to
the infield of Charlotte Motor Speedway.
(((sound bite)))
I honestly didn’t know what I was doing except screwing
around with a new tool from the shed. I’m
a bare to the bone roots driven hardcore terrestrial radio guy that wanted to
feel that energy created by being live.
Once again the numbers proved to be in the winning circle.
One problem.
Podcasting wasn’t going to serve me or clients in the way radio and
television had already seized with a call to action. That’s when advertisers can tell you how you
can save money right now. But wait! There’s more!
Radio sales people sat down with me and asked client questions. How will a Charlotte business serve a Denver
Colorado listening audience? By the time
listeners truly caught up with the Charlotte Motor Speedway podcast the winner
had been crowned two weeks ago.
I wasn’t going to quit the live concept. There was something in my approach. It didn’t sound like I was sitting in cold
lonely production room. So I took the
conversations to the patio at Panera Bread.
I invited guest hosts where we collaborated in gaining valuable content
from people like Dennis Quaid (((sound bite)))
Hec even Mike Nesmith of the Monkeys (((sound bite)))
I also created an Actors Studio style episode process where
future Broadcasters and I recorded a huge amount of artists on the move. Nobody seemed bothered by it until a producer
on their side said it caught them off guard that I was not inside a sound proof
arena of fun. Then I did one during an
unexpected invasion of children ran into my podcast area and that’s all we
heard. Until you got into post
production and the person being interviewed sounded perfectly fine. Only because I left right my channels. I’m on the right. They’re on the left. When it doesn’t sound right I re-record the
question.
Now that I’ve added
the Zoom L-8 to my fun little things to play with, it increases my reasons for
wanting to be even further away from the studio. So much so I quickly reached
out to tour promoters and managers about doing podcasts from the green room or
just off the stage. It took no time for
them to bite into the picture. Fans and
followers want to be taken somewhere. As
podcasters we can move in any direction and be prepared for the worst.
Like Gilbert Godfrey totally disappearing off the
microphone. (((sound bite)))
Even Marc Maron has bad days and when those situations
unfold you’ve gotta keep the show locked on forward motion.
So what’s the moral of the story? Podcasting is about being present. No matter where you’re standing or drawing
mental pictures take the extra step and see if you can leave those you’ve
invited as guests in their own environment.
Guests coming to my studio turns them into worry warts. In the most recent Podcast Magazine
publication Katy Couric touches on that subject. If doing interviews on camera people are
horrified of how they may look but with podcasting those involved are totally
unseen. Which invites people to drop
their guard and get into the moment. It
gets even better when you take the equipment to their safe zone. Best conversations every time.
Casey Hensley
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The world got a taste of Casey's raw talent and power with her 2017 VizzTone debut CASEY HENSLEY LIVE (featuring Laura Chavez). Now the world will get to know the amazing depth and range of her artistry. GOOD AS GONE is Casey’s first all original studio album, featuring tracks drawing from Rock 'n’ Roll, Blues, Soul, and Swing, all highlighting Casey’s jaw-dropping, dynamic vocals — full of power, feeling, and finesse. Hailed as the Best Blues Act at the 2019 San Diego Music Awards and called “a Rising Star” by the L.A. Times, Casey is a young woman who does not play by the rules, and creates music with 100% heart. Casey is paving her own way and laying it all out for the world to hear.
GOOD AS GONE was produced by Casey Hensley herself, and co-produced by Laura Chavez, who has gained worldwide recognition as one of today’s best guitarists. The rest of the top-notch California-based band features Evan Caleb Yearsley on drums, Marcos C. on bass, and Jonny Viau and Steven Ebner on horns.
Jesse Larson
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From: Minneapolis, NM Current city: Minneapolis, MN Jesse’s father was his biggest influence and introduced him to classic blues at a young age. After his father suddenly died of a heart attack, he began to lose his drive and considered quitting music. Then he got a call to audition for Prince. After many auditions, he got the opportunity to play for Judith Hill, whom Prince was producing. After Prince’s sudden death, the tour was canceled but the experience reignited Jesse’s passion for music.
From: Minneapolis, NM Current city: Minneapolis, MN Jesse’s father was his biggest influence and introduced him to classic blues at a young age. After his father suddenly died of a heart attack, he began to lose his drive and considered quitting music. Then he got a call to audition for Prince. After many auditions, he got the opportunity to play for Judith Hill, whom Prince was producing. After Prince’s sudden death, the tour was canceled but the experience reignited Jesse’s passion for music.
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