

Bringin' it Backwards
Adam & Tera Lisicky
Bringin' It Backwards: podcast – giving driven musicians the invaluable insight they need to succeed in the music industry, by revealing how legendary musicians achieved stardom.
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Jan 29, 2021 • 48min
Interview with Jeris Johnson
Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jeris Johnson over Zoom video! Today, genre blending sensation Jeris Johnson releases his debut EP, My Sword. The bold and burgeoning artist showcases his one of a kind rock-pop sound with six stellar tracks of raw energy, gritty melodies and unapologetic emotions. Jeris is cementing himself as a one-to-watch as he redefines genres, pushes boundaries and creates a whole new sonic wave. Coined 'future grunge,' Jeris Johnson is already breaking into unchartered territory with the construction of his own genre. Check out My Sword HERE. The release comes in the wake of "Last Resort (Reloaded)" with Papa Roach. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of certified triple platinum hit "Last Resort," Jeris Johnson & Papa Roach united to breathe new life into a legendary track, which quickly made its way to #1 on the Rock iTunes Chart. The visual, out now, reimagines the original Papa Roach music video and encapsulates the whirlwind of a mosh pit. Jeris and Jacoby bring their palpable energy and dynamic sonics as they prove an undeniable ability to unite a crowd, whether that's through the collective screens of 'quarantine' or the hopeful imagining of the days we'll be able to jump around in a crowd once again. Check out "Last Resort (Reloaded)" music video HERE. With a devout cult following on TikTok, Jeris picked up traction on the platform following the success of "damn!," which reached #19 on the Shazam charts and was included on Spotify's US Viral Chart. As Jeris perfected reworks of classic tracks, putting his trap flair on iconic hits and accumulating millions of views, he caught the eyes and ears of the critically acclaimed groups themselves. Proving the power of TikTok, Jeris now boasts cosigns from renowned group Papa Roach as well as Nickelback's Chad Kroeger. Recently signed to 300 Entertainment, Jeris Johnson is changing the game and cementing himself as the future of music. This is only the beginning for Jeris Johnson. About Jeris Johnson For Jeris Johnson, music is quite literally in his blood. Jeris' parents are both musical, his dad a drummer and his mom a singer, who met while playing in bands. Jeris grew up surrounded by music, and his parents' unwavering support of his musical aspirations bred a lasting love and passion for music. Music was always second-nature, and Jeris began playing the piano and the drums at the early age of two. At the age of 13, Jeris began rock band camps where he was able to hone his skills as a vocalist and drummer. It was through this experience that he met his future bandmates and decided music was what he was going to do for the rest of his life. Jeris spent his high school years in his metal band, Audiophobia as a vocalist and drummer. Once the band went their separate ways, Jeris was ready to pave his own musical path. Yearning for his own license on creativity, Jeris quickly realized he needed the skillset and software capability to create his own unique sound. It was during these formative years, while Jeris taught himself how to produce, that he also fell in love with the angst and aggression of 'Soundcloud rap'. With influences stemming from Ski Mask The Slump Dog and XXXTentacion, Jeris began to meld the chaotic energy of Soundcloud rap with the grit of alternative rock creating a sonic melting-pot that would become his signature sound. Jeris Johnson's early metal influences and experimentation with pop and EDM paired with influences from Slipknot and Ski Mask led Jeris to experiment with the duality of grunge and beauty and boldness and vulnerability. At a mere 21 years old, Jeris began traveling back and forth to LA to perfect his sound. In 2020, Jeris released his single, "Sticks and Stones", followed by his most recent single "Damn!", which has already accumulated over 10M streams on Spotify is nearing 5M views on YouTube. What's next? He intends breaking into uncharted territory with his --- 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/

Jan 29, 2021 • 36min
Interview with Colin Macleod
Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Colin Macleod over Zoom video! Scottish singer/songwriter Colin Macleod's new album Hold Fast will be released June 18th, 2021 on UK label So Recordings (home to bands like Placebo and Band of Skulls). From the plangent, spacious Americana of the string laden opener "Queen of the Highland" to his heartfelt love letter to home "This Old Place," Hold Fast tells the tale of a man returning to the island where he was born after trying to make it in the world. Contrasting parts — Springsteen-style widescreen rock on "The Long Road" and "Sleep" to introspective acoustic folk on "Made of Stone" and "33" — contribute to a poignant whole. And although it may sound like a story culled from Macleod's own experience, being a singer songwriter who indeed left his tight-knit island community in search of glory, it is a work of fiction. It just happens to be fiction embedded in truth. Sheryl Crow, who Macleod has toured with in Europe, appears on two songs on the album "Old Soul" and "33." "Warning Signs" is a pop-rock belter about something we have all experienced: drunken misadventure. The album's latest single "The Long Road" is a melancholy piece about a hard life, not so much getting away from that life. 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/

Jan 29, 2021 • 36min
Interview with Alexandra Eckhardt
Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Alexandra Eckhardt over Zoom video! Music Supervisor and bassist Alexandra Eckhardt has worked across the entertainment industry contributing skills to feature films, award-winning Broadway shows, and live performances. She most recently supervised the music for the upcoming feature film, Passing, written and directed by Rebecca Hall, starring Tessa Thompson, Alexander Skarsgard, Ruth Negga and André Holland. Passing will premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival in the U.S. Dramatic Competition. As an electric/acoustic bassist covering multiple genres, Alexandra has worked with a variety of artists including Sara Bareilles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Lacamoire, Ross Golan, Cynthia Erivo, Billy Porter, Patti LuPone, Jordin Sparks, Martha Plimpton, Jeremy Jordan, Our Lady J, Duncan Sheik, Here We Go Magic, Ledisi, Meatloaf, Jordan Fischer, Titus Burgess, Evelyn Champagne King, Patrick Wilson, Kelli O-Hara, Martha Wash, and Kate Nash. She also frequently doubles on cello and vocals. Additionally, she has performed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Today Show, NPR Tiny Desk Concert, NY Stage and Film Gala and the Drama Desk Awards. She played on two consecutive national tours for In the Heights and The Book of Mormon. She also held the bass chair on the Tony Award-winning show, The Band's Visit, and played on the show's Grammy Award-winning original cast recording. She has also subbed in numerous Broadway pit orchestras including Hamilton, Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, and The Color Purple. Coming from a multi-generational musical family, music has always played an enormous role in Alexandra's life. At the age of 8, she picked up the electric bass and became hooked. She then attended the University of Connecticut, where she received degrees in jazz performance and music education was mentored by Kenny Davis 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/

Jan 28, 2021 • 30min
Interview with Josh Olsen
Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Josh Olsen over Zoom video! Josh Olsen was born in a small town in Texas, called Brenham. His mother was a singer and songwriter, and inspired him from a young age. His childhood was spent in recording studios and his mother's concerts. Being a shy kid, and a little different from most kids, he was very bullied in school. Josh wrote his first song on the guitar when he was 5 years old, and that was the start of many songs. His mother ended up giving up her career to raise Josh and his 4 siblings, so she started leading the music in their families' church. Josh got his start by singing along side his mother every Sunday. He then went on to lead the youth group band, which lead to touring around Texas doing music with his twin brother. After high school, Josh decided he wanted to chase his dreams of doing music full time. He and his brother wrote their first full length album together. Josh's dad studied sound engineering and had a great ear for music, so he took on the task of recording their first album. After the album was done, Josh and his brother decided to move out of their small town to look for more opportunities in the big city, so they moved the band to Austin. Shortly after, Josh and his brother Jeremiah did the show the X-Factor, making it to the top 40 acts in America. After the X-factor, Josh and his brother decided to start performing separately to allow themselves to be their own artist. Josh started performing 3 services every Sunday for a mega church in Austin with crowds around 2000 people. The church was very progressive, with a full band, lights, production, the whole nine yards. The opportunity gave Josh a lot of practice performing in front of large audiences, but Josh wanted more for his original music. In January, 2016 Josh made the move from Austin Texas to Los Angeles. Josh Olsen may be fairly new to the Los Angeles music scene, but he has hit the ground running since the move to Los Angeles. He was given the opportunity to co-wrote a song for NetFlix Fuller House Star, Juan Pablo Di Pace, for the release of his debut single "Broken". He later went on to write several original songs for Juan's Broadway Debut Show "A Night With Juan Pablo Di Pace". Josh recently released his debut EP, The Beginning Of The End. He's been working on this EP for over a year, with his first 2 single releases garnering over 250K streams: "Bad Things" + "Sex With A Stranger" which was produced by Grammy-nominated Bart Schoudel (Camila Cabello, Justin Bieber, Zara Larsson) 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/

Jan 28, 2021 • 29min
Interview with TheHxliday
Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing TheHxliday over Zoom video! Blessed with prodigious melodic talent, 19-year-old artist TheHxliday is ready to ascend to stardom in 2021. Bringing to life a highlight track from his Batbxy EP, TheHxliday shares "NxBody," his latest music video. A propulsive, R&B-influenced banger produced by Shop w/ Trap, VDIDIT & Mike Gonsolin, "NxBody" shows off the Motown Records signee's skill with melodic phrasing as he describes a tumultuous relationship he just can't pull himself away from: "And I can't trust nobody, I can't trust nobody/I wish I had love again, I wish I had somebody/I know there ain't no recovering, no, we can't restart it/But I don't want nobody else, so baby, let's restart it." Directed by Anthony Wilson, the artfully lo-fi video for "NxBody" translates TheHxliday's pain and uncertainty into literal terms, alternates clips of the young singer-songwriter alone in the woods with a gaping wound in his heart with red-hued glimpses of a happier time. True to his name, TheHxliday kicked off 2021 with a celebration, dropping the Batbxy EP on New Year's Day. The 19-year-old Baltimore artist demonstrates an uncanny knack for infectious, otherworldly melodies across the release's six tracks, swooning and singing with an uplifting energy that belies the pain expressed in the lyrics. Early singles like the moody "Thank U" and the carefree "Laugh A Little"–whose cinematic video dropped on Christmas Day–show off the young songwriter's knack for making both struggles and triumphs feel ecstatic. Batbxy is just the latest in an impressive productive streak for TheHxliday. Since he started posting to SoundCloud in his adolescence, he's made upwards of 1,000 songs – the sort of grind that produces diamonds like his emotional 2018 breakout "Enemy," which caught the attention of tastemaking multimedia crew Lyrical Lemonade. Since then, he's honed his writing on songs like "Messages," "Save Me," which received praise by the likes of COMPLEX and FLAUNT and "Mistakes," each of which garnered millions of streams in the short time since their release. Batbxy follows in the tradition of these introspective bangers, but it also feels like the joyful start of a new chapter in TheHxliday's career. Stay tuned for much more from TheHxliday in the coming weeks and months. 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/

Jan 27, 2021 • 54min
Interview with Hotel Mira
Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Hotel Mira over Zoom video! Hotel Mira, born from mastermind Charlie Kerr, have taken the sound out of the garage and into a considerably lusher landscape, as heard on Hotel Mira's debut LP "Perfectionism." Working with Grammy-award winning producer Eric Ratz (Billy Talent, Arkells), Kerr directed his creative energy at writing sharper hooks and more memorable melodies. The results – as heard on charged-up numbers like "The Eyes On You" and "This Could Be It For Me" – are songs that boast anthemic, soaring choruses while sacrificing none of their sheer rock 'n' roll energy. The sound showcased on "Perfectionism" is wrapped up in a polished, pungent, yet untethered and cracked aesthetic. There's no such thing as perfect, nor should there be, and this album communicates exactly that, lyrically and sonically. Kerr and company have created an 11-track masterpiece that tempts the listener through stories of relationships, growth and the struggle to live in one's own mind. The infectious project is impeccably crafted, making Hotel Mira well worth checking into. Untethered, impossibly perfect. 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/

Jan 27, 2021 • 1h 5min
Interview with Smallpools
Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Smallpools over Zoom video! Indie-Rockers Smallpools are back with a brand new single "simulation" today. The new track from the band's upcoming sophomore LP due early 2021, displays a futuristic, groovy beat while questioning if the chaotic reality we live in is truly our own. "When the word becomes such a circus, I can't help but wonder if there's somebody logged in just pulling our strings for their own entertainment", says Sean Scanlon. Smallpools erupted onto the scene with their head turning opening statement, "Dreaming" (now RIAA Certified Gold). The song surged to the top of the Hype Machine chart; quickly earning the band support from alternative radio stations across the country, multiple late night television appearances and a home on the road as the opening act for Twenty One Pilots, Walk the Moon, Grouplove and Two Door Cinema Club on their national tours. Smallpools then released their acclaimed, debut album LOVETAP! and spent the majority of the next two years selling out venues nationwide in support of its release. In addition to their new single, Smallpools recently announced their signing to ONErpm. "With the ever-changing landscape of the way music is shared and consumed, we're thrilled to be partnering with such an innovative company to release our long overdue second full length album," shares the band on the new signing. For more information on ONErpm, please visit www.onerpm.com. 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/

Jan 26, 2021 • 1h 29min
Interview with Jeff Blue
Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jeff Blue over Zoom video! Jeff Blue has many music accomplishments under his belt, ranging from producing, to songwriting, to discovering and signing major music artists, and creating his own entertainment company Jeff Blue Music. Blue graduated from UCLA with a BA in communication studios and JD from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Soon after, he worked as a music journalist for Billboard, HITS and Entertainment Weekly. He eventually published his own music magazine, 'Crossroads', which focused on discovering unsigned artists. Jeff has an eye for recognizing and discovering pure talent and believes in their potential to achieve their dreams. He carries the passion and determination to be a true pioneer for artists in developing and skyrocketing their careers to stardom. Blue has developed and signed iconic artists such as Linkin Park, Macy Gray and dozens of multi-platinum acts that has resulted in over 140 million albums sold, 44 signed artists, over 80 publishing deals, and hundreds of film & TV placements. Blue is currently signed as a songwriter to BMG Music Publishing, formerly at Universal Music Publishing where he co-wrote the 2009 hit single "So Close, So Far" for multi-Platinum artist Hoobastank. Blue won a BMI Award for his songwriting on "Pictures of You" for The Last Goodnight. He additionally produced, A&R'd, and performed all the drums and percussion on the Virgin Records album which also spawned Australia's #1 song of the year, and "Stay Beautiful". Jeff Blue is also currently producing a six-part docuseries, gearing up for his new iHeartRadio Podcast, and authoring his brand-new music novel, 'One Step Closer', which was released on December 8th, 2020, which follows the story of young musical visionaries and their rise to fame. 'One Step Closer' is an inspirational, true story about achieving your dreams. All dreams are riddled with roadblocks. Otherwise they wouldn't be Jeff Blue has many music accomplishments under his belt, ranging from producing, to songwriting, to discovering and signing major music artists, and creating his own entertainment company Jeff Blue Music. Blue graduated from UCLA with a BA in communication studios and JD from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Soon after, he worked as a music journalist for Billboard, HITS and Entertainment Weekly. He eventually published his own music magazine, 'Crossroads', which focused on discovering unsigned artists. Jeff has an eye for recognizing and discovering pure talent and believes in their potential to achieve their dreams. He carries the passion and determination to be a true pioneer for artists in developing and skyrocketing their careers to stardom. Blue has developed and signed iconic artists such as Linkin Park, Macy Gray and dozens of multi-platinum acts that has resulted in over 140 million albums sold, 44 signed artists, over 80 publishing deals, and hundreds of film & TV placements. Blue is currently signed as a songwriter to BMG Music Publishing, formerly at Universal Music Publishing where he co-wrote the 2009 hit single "So Close, So Far" for multi-Platinum artist Hoobastank. Blue won a BMI Award for his songwriting on "Pictures of You" for The Last Goodnight. He additionally produced, A&R'd, and performed all the drums and percussion on the Virgin Records album which also spawned Australia's #1 song of the year, and "Stay Beautiful". Jeff Blue is also currently producing a six-part docuseries, gearing up for his new iHeartRadio Podcast, and authoring his brand-new music novel, 'One Step Closer', which was released on December 8th, 2020, follows the story of young musical visionaries and their rise to fame. 'One Step Closer' is an inspirational, true story about achieving your dreams. All dreams are riddled with roadblocks. Otherwise they wouldn't be dreams…' - Jeff Blue. Blue has changed the lives of so many and continues to be a driving force in the --- 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/

Jan 26, 2021 • 17min
Interview with Lil Zay Osama
Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Lil Zay Osama over Zoom video! Lil Zay Osama is starting the year off strong as he announces his forthcoming project Trench Baby, set for release on February 19th, with a new song and video titled "61st to 64th" on Warner Records. With Chicago on his back, Zay has been building momentum over the past several months, dropping new heat, including "Loyalty," "Rumors" and "Ride For Me" feat. Jackyboy, and amassing millions of streams. The new "61st to 64th" track sheds light on the harsh nature of the specific Chicago streets where Zay made his name. Vividly describing it as if you were riding in the passenger seat as Zay drives through the hood, he raps, "61st to 64th, ain't nobody on that porch / Everybody got a 30, everybody trying to score." Trench Baby finds Zay returning to and refining the pain music that's made him one of the most affecting storytellers in rap. The struggle that he so magnificently captured in his music and visuals when he first arrived is what he set out to encapsulate on the forthcoming project. Zay waxes poetic on grief, trauma and romantic heartbreak as much as he articulates the joy of survival. His mindset is to give fans "the real me again, so they feel it in their heart," as he puts it. Stay tuned. ABOUT LIL ZAY OSAMA: Lil Zay Osama makes "pain music." That's what the South Side native calls his combination of raw, gripping lyrics and a passionate delivery. One of Chicago's most captivating young voices, the 23- year-old pens heart-wrenching street narratives riddled with eulogies for tragically lost family and friends. Throughout 2020, Zay has touched fans with singles like "Loyalty," which encapsulates the emotional impact of his heaviest songs. In one half-sung couplet, he distills the callousness of Chicago street life. One of six children born to a single mother, Zay employed every hustle available to him growing up—selling newspapers, playing bucket drums, illicit grinds—to provide for himself and his family. But though Zay was in the street early, he was in the studio well before. By the time he was a teen, he was a budding star in the early 2010s Chicago drill scene alongside compatriots like Chief Keef. Zay dropped his celebrated and celebratory Hood Bible (2019) while glowing from signing to Warner Records, but his forthcoming project Trench Baby takes a different tack. He captures grief, trauma, and romantic heartbreak as much as he articulates the joy of survival. 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/

Jan 26, 2021 • 24min
Interview with Hayley McKay
Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing Hayley McKay over Zoom video! After recently receiving international acclaim with a number 1 on the Ignition Country Charts for previous single, this North East Country star is back with another uptempo Country pop banger, Breathe. Written in Lockdown in May and co written and produced with Newcastle based Hattie Murdoch over zoom, the song features pulsating rhythmic guitar, flowing drums and big melody with slick production and deep bv's. Inspired by the lockdown, it's about being able to enjoy the smaller things in life and taking that all important breather that we all need sometime, something much needed in 2020. Hayley is an accomplished and insightful songwriter with an incredible vocal range with a distinctive all-round style, which can effortlessly leap from earthy and soulful raw emotion to soaring and ethereal angelic tones likened to Eva Cassidy, Joni Mitchel, LeAnn Rimes and Kate Bush. Over the last few years she's been co-writing songs with award winning songwriters such as Nashville's twice Grammy-nominated songwriter Jan Buckingham (Whitney Houston), Bill DiLuigi, Claire Hamill (Eva Cassidy, Wishbone Ash), Andy Vitoli, Phil Caffrey and producer/writer Hattie Murdoch with many news songs to be released over 2021. Breathe comes after great international response from previous single 'Thinking About Last Night' (April 3rd) after gaining international support from Ireland, UK and was recently voted in the top 10 Valley FM Indie charts in Australia and in the top 3 best new singles in Ireland. It has also gathered support on BBC Introducing. McKay was also artist of the week on various international radio stations in the US and the UK with features in Country Line TV, BMCA and ISSA (International Songwriters Association). With a forever growing online fanbase with over 6,000 followers across her socials, she has also had long running national TV, Radio and media support from the BBC with features in the Telegraph, Crack Magazine and 'Track of the Week' on many occasions on local BBC Radio Tees along with several podcasts and sessions such as Bob Harris's Under the Apple Tree in home studio. She has also performed on TV shows including RTE, The today Show-Ireland's biggest daytime TV show, STV Scottish TV including many of her music videos being played on Keep it Country TV. In 2011 Hayley entered a national talent competition and winning a nice cash prize, which helped towards the costs of her studying at BIMM (Brighton) and Access to Music in London amongst her peer Jess Glynne. Since then, with a huge love of performing she has played up and down the country playing numerous shows, Tours and major festivals including Glastonbury, Cornbury, Latitude, The Sage Americana Festival, Hardwick Live and only last year, the iconic music venue The Sage Summertyne Americana Festival. McKay has also supported major acts Tom Jones, Albert Lee, Scouting for Girls, Martha Reeves and Hazel O'Connor and was due to have a big 2020 with confirmed performances at C2C: Country-to-Country at the O2 Arena in London, The British Country Festival and the famous Glastonbury. All now re-scheduled for 2021. 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/


