Bringin' it Backwards

We had the pleasure of interviewing Walking Papers over Zoom video! "The Deep Cinematic Rock We Crave" That's how PancakesAndWhiskey.com described THE LIGHT BELOW, the highly anticipated third album by WALKING PAPERS (frontman Jefferson Angell and keyboard player/longtime collaborator Benjamin Anderson), was just released via Carry On Music and can be purchased or streamed here. Videos for the album's first three singles, "Divine Intervention," "The Value of Zero" and "What Did You Expect?" can be seen now on the band's official YouTube and Vevo pages. To listen to WALKING PAPERS is like gaining access to a secret society, like stumbling upon your new favorite bar behind an unmarked door — the kind where every patron has a story, and every night is a late one. With THE LIGHT BELOW, we're once again invited behind the velvet curtain, to the smoke-filled room where whiskey-voiced Angell holds court, telling his tales over bluesy riffs with an alluring darkness. Known for his bruised, evocative vocals, and craftsman-like songwriting, he uses the new album to build on an already formidable catalog, with a cinematic style that oscillates between lust and loathing. Described by Angell as "a sort of mindfulness exercise," the new tracks focus restless energy left in the wake of personal loss and creative self-doubt. "I've always used music as a way to deal with negative experiences and to figure myself out," he explains, "I've lost a few close friends the last couple years and some of these songs provided the light I needed to process that. Those same songs have now become a way to continue a conversation with the ghosts." With a diverse array of legendary supporting members itching to hop in and jam over the years, including Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses), Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees), it's no surprise that caliber of musicianship is what WALKING PAPERS has become notorious for. This time around, they've recruited Will Andrews (drums), Gregor Lothian (Saxophone), and Dean DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots) for some roof-raising guitar work on "Divine Intervention" as well as "Stood up at the Gates of Heaven." We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Erick the Architect over Zoom video! Erick launched his solo project debut in January with Future Proof, a 5-song EP written as he processed the catastrophic events of last year. Out of his anger, fear and frustration came the realization that we must better ourselves to face the inevitable challenges that lie ahead. Part free-wheeling music fest, part self-improvement workshop, Erick envisioned this festival to explore these ideas in a novel, experiential way, inviting the world to be better alongside him. Future Proof has been covered by Complex, Hypebeast, High Snobiety, the Fader, XXL, NPR Music, Brooklyn Vegan and beyond, and features Loyle Carner, Col3trane, FARR, Sophie Faith, Linden Jay and Pip Millett. Erick the Architect is a celebrated artist and a sought-after collaborator, having worked with over 50 different artists including Tech N9ne, Denzel Curry and Portugal. The Man. He is working on forthcoming projects with both longtime and new collaborative partners - Joey Bada$$ and James Blake respectively. As a founding member and primary producer of Flatbush Zombies, Erick has accomplished some incredible feats including 871 million streams across all platforms, Billboard 200 debuts and having played some of the world's most prestigious festivals including Coachella and Lollapalooza. With supergroup Beast Coast, Erick has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Clay "Krucial" Perry III over Zoom video! Memphis' newest hometown hero Clay "Krucial" Perry III released his major label mixtape debut, If We Must Die, via Tay Keith's Drumatized label and Warner Records. Clay came to fame as a revered sound engineer who's worked with artists like NBA Youngboy and Rico Nasty, but he's since leapt from the mixing board to the booth. If We Must Die featuring Tripped Red and Tay Keith is an accomplished tape filled with emotional and sonically progressive trap anthems. Over booming drums, grinding guitars, and haunted keys provided by Drumatized producers, Clay details his indomitable rise in lyrics as vivid as they are poignant. Listen HERE. If We Must Die is equally banging and thoughtful, finding Clay weighing his success in the studio against all he's survived. Lead single, "4TheDayiGo," which received a powerful and cinematic video, is one of several pained ballads. Backed by a moody suite of sparse keys and thumping drums, Clay juxtaposes his constant grind with the mortal threat of street life: "I told you I ain't wanna live my life this way / Keep my strap on me, I could go die any day." If We Must Die also features the rising single "Not My Fault." In unforgettable auto-tuned croons, Clay swears retaliation for any opposition and affirms he's working too hard to "smoke, kick, and talk." Clay has been working for several years under the "Krucial" moniker, releasing well-received independent projects like Krucifix (2018), It Could've Been Different (2019), and The Hussle Theory (2019), which garnered the attention of prominent super-producer and fellow Memphis native Tay Keith. In 2020, Tay Keith signed Clay to his growing label, Drumatized, as its debut act. And yet, If We Must Die still feels like just the beginning for Clay. He's ready to bring his label and his city with him as he takes his sound well beyond Memphis. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Winona Oak over Zoom video! "Nobody Loves Me" follows the release of Winona Oak's critically acclaimed EP SHE, featuring the recent single "Winter Rain." "Winter Rain," release earlier this year, was joined by a strikingly surreal music video featuring stunning clothing from Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Acne Studios. SHE was met with widespread critical acclaim with PAPER premiering the official video for the EP's title track and stating, "Winona Oak is a name you should know...After listening to the danceable, somber and contemplative SHE, you'll understand why." Winona celebrated SHE with a stirring live performance of the title track as part of CBS' The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's #PLAYATHOME series. Winona followed with the release of "She (Stripped)," a stunning new version of the title track, as well as a number of exclusive remixes, including reworked renditions by Belgian artist/producer Taska Black and Los Angeles trio MUNA We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

Along with Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Grouplove over Zoom video! Grouplove have released their official music video for "This Is The End," one of the many highlights found on their acclaimed new album, This Is This. The one-shot video was directed by Isaac Deitz and styled by Grouplove frontwoman Hannah Hoopper. This Is This – which follows last year's GRAMMY® Award-nominated Healer – was surprise released earlier this month alongside the premiere of the lead single, "Deadline," joined by an official music video, directed by ATL-based filmmaker Isaac Deitz. Grouplove celebrated the unexpected announcement of This Is This with an incredible live performance of "Deadline" on CBS' The Late Late Show with James Corden, streaming HERE. Grouplove will further mark This Is This with the launch of a special action center on Propeller in partnership with The Ally Coalition supporting Black LGBTQ Youth and the centers that serve them. Fans who take action will be entered to win exclusive prizes from Grouplove, including virtual meet and greets, merch, and tickets to an upcoming show. "Grouplove believes that Pride is not just in June, but is year round. They are continuing their partnership with The Ally Coalition to help fans take action for LGBTQ youth, who disproportionately experience homelessness, depression, bullying and suicidal ideation. TAC provides critical support for undeserved organizations dedicated to bettering the lives of LGBTQ youth and raises awareness about the systemic inequalities facing the LGBTQ community." Grouplove first previewed This Is This earlier this month on the inaugural installment of their unprecedented livestream concert series, This is This Moment. Launched in partnership with premium digital live platform Moment House, This is This Moment allows fans to purchase a subscription to an exclusive monthly live performance set for every second Thursday of the month with each show featuring a completely unique set list, including complete album performances, unreleased music, rarely played fan favorites, Q&As, and more. For tickets and additional details, please visit www.momenthouse.com/grouplove. Grouplove is: Hannah Hooper, Christian Zucconi, Andrew Wessen, Daniel Gleason, and Benjamin Homola. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Color Fields over Zoom video! Indie-pop duo Color Fields, comprised of mesmerizing and masterful musicians John Torres and Scott Packham, are an indie pop group from Bridgeport, CT. Collectively influenced by artists like Prince, Stevie Wonder, James Blake, David Bowie, Broken Social Scene and Tame Impala, Color Fields has big plans for their uniquely infectious sound. Their debut EP "Pendulum" dropped on September 18th and has amassed hundreds of thousands of streams and plays on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Seiji Oda over Zoom video! Bay Area Japanese artist Seiji Oda, released two self-produced singles "CYBORG" and "no fillins" on February 5th, along with a music video for "CYBORG." Seiji's music encompasses hip hop, R&B, and lo-fi beats, creating a unique sound that captures his heritage and hometown. His latest album release BLUE+ has reached 400k+ streams across DSPs since November 2020, and he's landed on playlists such as Spotify's Beats Meets West and Internet People. Seiji gained popularity from his song "Trapanese" with his brother Lil Ricefield, gaining 23M+ streams, and has since released a range of singles showcasing his talent as both an artist and producer. "CYBORG" + "no fillins" are the 2nd installation of Seiji Oda's two sided singles releases. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

Together with Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing MAX over Zoom video! Multiplatinum recording artist MAX released his Colour Vision Deluxe Album Filled with infectious pop bangers, the deluxe edition features the original 12 tracks off MAX's critically-acclaimed sophomore album Colour Vision coupled with his 2018 releases "Still New York" and "Worship" as well as acoustic versions with new vocals and remixes of his hit songs "Acid Dreams," "Love Me Less," "Working For The Weekend" and "Blueberry Eyes" ft. SUGA of BTS. MAX performed the latter on The Kelly Clarkson Show with Lil Mosey and Olivia O'Brien. The track has garnered more than 130 million streams and nearly 35 million YouTube views. On the day of its release, MAX and SUGA were featured on the cover of Apple Music's New Music Daily playlist, the track went No.1 on iTunes in 66 countries, it trended No. 1 worldwide on Twitter and the video was No. 1 on YouTube's Hot List. The song was also featured on several of Spotify's coveted playlists including Today's Top Hits, Pop Rising and Mood Booster, trended on the streaming platform's Global Viral 50 and U.S. Viral 50 charts and reached Top 40 on Pop radio. About MAX: MAX has been labeled a "Young Pop God" by GQ and named a "top popstar to watch" by Billboard. Since the breakout success of his debut album Hell's Kitchen Angel, he has garnered more than 1.2 billion streams and toured the world multiple times over. He yielded an inescapable smash with his 3x platinum hit "Lights Down Low," which generated over half a billion streams globally, soared on the Billboard Hot 100, reached No. 7 at Top 40 radio and earned him an iHeartRadio Music Awards nomination for "Best New Pop Artist." He followed the track with "Love Me Less" ft. Quinn XCII. The song is certified Gold in the US, reached No. 17 at Top 40 radio and has accumulated over 250 million streams worldwide. Most recently, MAX released his sophomore album Colour Vision featuring his current single "Blueberry Eyes" ft. SUGA of BTS. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Andrew Adkins over Zoom video! Across the Cumberland River from Music City, the burgeoning neighborhood of East Nashville has become a haven for artists, songwriters, and other creatives. One such songwriter is Andrew Adkins, who has been a part of the Nashville community for over a decade. As the city expands and modernizes while preserving its heritage, so too does Andrew's music. Early in his career, Adkins co-founded two dynamic groups which served as introductions to the music business. He toured with his blues-infused power trio, Mellow Down Easy (Dualtone Records), for eight years. His gritty-rock band, Lions for Real, made waves amongst the music industry before catching the attention of Werewolf Heart Records, the indie-label fronted by actor Ryan Gosling. The band imploded almost as quickly as it surfaced, leaving Adkins uncertain of his musical future. After years of collaborating in bands, Andrew decided to step away and develop his own distinct sound -- a unique blend of roots-influenced, neo-psychedelic rock. Since 2013, he has released several critically acclaimed solo albums. His songs have been featured in television and film (CBS, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, History, MTV, Oxygen, and Lionsgate Films). Andrew has shared the stage with artists including Sturgill Simpson, Cage the Elephant, Little Big Town, A Thousand Horses, Dum Dum Girls, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Billy Joe Shaver, and Wayne "The Train" Hancock among others. Check out Andrew Adkins' new album, "The Echoist" (Elephant Seed Records). The record is a neo-psychedelic, soul-drenched collection of sounds, shades, and moods, showcasing Andrew's ability to blur the lines between multiple genres and styles. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Talia Londoner over Zoom video! With the release of her vibrant, retro-pop video for "Get It Out," the LA-born, Tel Aviv-based singer/songwriter Talia Londoner shares the first taste of her euphoric musical sound, destined to place her among the next generation of pop stars. Combining the vibrant feminist visuals of early Madonna and the classic emotional style of Katy Perry, Robyn, and Kylie Minogue, "Get It Out" was produced and designed with renowned Penthouse photographer Hank Londoner and director Boaz Aquino, taking listeners back to the anthemic, party pop of the 1980s. It's the first single from Londoner's debut EP, out this fall. Talia's style and aesthetic was shaped by a uniquely colorful background, growing up the daughter of Penthouse head photographer, Hank Londoner, and prima ballerina, Susan Freedman Londoner, in an iconic LA home commonly referred to as "the Dollhouse." Boasting a bright yellow facade and an unmissable red door, each room surprised guests with a different color and floral textured wallpaper, creating a bright whimsical environment for the aspiring creative, and for the host of colorful characters who came through its doors each day. The dollhouse is the birthplace for Talia's bold and honest approach; it's where she learned that truth and a willingness to reveal all of your colors can be a glue that bring people together. The making of "Get It Out" was a complete family-affair, with both Hank and Susan contributing to its production, design, and styling. Transplanting from LA to Tel Aviv in 2013, Londoner found herself in high demand as a songwriter, collaborating with prominent groups like UK's Invisible Men, Simon Cowell's former head of A&R Anya Jones, Cutfather, and Israeli producer Oren Emanuel. After making it to the Top 10 on "The Voice," she toured the country and saw numerous radio hits with the Israeli electro-pop outfit, Let's Mars. The release of "Get It Out" marks Londoner's return to the US after a whirlwind trip abroad, and the birth of her unique brand of timeless pop that she hopes will unite and inspire. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/