Bringin' it Backwards

We had the opportunity to interview Keegan Calmes. Keegan Calmes (ex-Vinyl Theatre) Debuts New Single "Broken Heart" ​​Singer/Songwriter Keegan Calmes is perhaps known best as the front-man for Vinyl Theatre (Fueled By Ramen) but he's back as a solo artist with a brand new single titled "Broken Heart," a song about how love can continue to exist as a residue on your soul. ​​"Broken Heart" is out now via N43 Records, and streaming on all digital platforms here: https://onerpm.lnk.to/BrokenHeart. ​​After 16 national tours and 3 studio albums with Vinyl Theatre, Keegan took an indefinite hiatus, relocating from Milwaukee, WI to Austin, TX. Raised on and playing homage to his favorite artists (i.e. John Mayer, The Killers, & Two Door Cinema Club) he has spent this time redefining his sound, as is evident on the new single. ​​Keegan says, "("Broken Heart") is a culmination of a year of soul searching; Trying to pinpoint who I am and what is most important to me intrinsically. This is that 'aha' moment for me in trying to both define my sound and work through past emotions. It's a song about loving someone after your love as 'one' has expired. And in that lingering love, you decide to always wish them the best. And when you see them again, to smile with love although your love together will never be again." ​​"Broken Heart" was co-written by Steven Pitzl, Timothy Wolf, & Keegan Calmes, and produced by Four Giants. ​​www.facebook.com/KeeganCalmes ​​www.instagram.com/keeganleecalmes ​​https://twitter.com/KeeganCalmes 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 Mansions over the phone! ​​ ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​ ​​"I think your life is on this line," says Mansions vocalist/guitarist Christopher Browder. "Wherever you are, there's always this split between what you've done and what you're going to do. You start to want to be intentional about your choices and defining who you want to be—not just letting life happen to you." That intersection is where Mansions' fourth full-length Big Bad exists. The album captures a specific moment where you've become acutely aware of the passage of time, and where there's just enough in the rearview to truly begin understanding how critical it is to make the most of what's ahead. The album is an affecting, dreamlike amalgam of in-betweens, what-could-have-beens, and what-ifs—and is the band's most expansive and confident work to date. And if Big Bad is any indication, Mansions are making their future count. ​​ ​​The Seattle-based band has gone through several incarnations since forming in 2007, most recently settling into the duo of Browder and bassist Robin Dove. Across releases like 2011's Dig Up The Dead, 2013's Doom Loop, and 2017's Deserter, Mansions have built a cult following with their knack for insightful, textured songs that often incorporate subdued electronics as seamlessly as bombastic guitars. While Browder spent much of the past decade fully steeped in the band and the life of a musician, his relationship towards making music has evolved in recent years. But rather than avoid that natural evolution or work to rekindle a past energy, Browder found a new kind of inspiration and freedom while writing what would become Big Bad. "I felt like I wasn't having a ton of fun with music because it had become a job," Browder explains. "It's easy to get in your head and that really took its toll. It took a couple years to get back to enjoying music as a way to express myself again. It feels more like a creative necessity." ​​ ​​A sense of acceptance and a desire for personal and creative contentment is palpable on Big Bad. Recorded at Browder's home studio, the album is powered by sprawling synths, hazy guitars, and churning bass, all filtered through cassette decks and worn out reverb tanks. Browder says, "There was no pressure this time, we were making a deliberate effort to not be too self-conscious and I think that definitely opened up some new things." The 11 songs form a vibrant collage that manages to achieve a balance of crescendoing catharsis and stripped back intimacy. "There's always this tension between the louder and quieter elements," Browder says. "A lot of what I find sonically interesting are those more messed up or fuzzy sounds, but sometimes I also try to work against some of those instincts. We wanted to figure out how to do big moments without leaning on loud guitars and drums. But also not make those decisions just to do something different or be someone else. It's about trying to figure out who you really are and what you really want to be." ​​ ​​This kind of self-searching is present throughout Big Bad both musically and lyrically: a need to not just act, but to drill down into deeper motivations and potential consequences. Much of the album explores highly specific moments in ways that ask bigger questions about growth and aging, as well as the endless branching paths in life and how we choose which to take. "Your natural instincts aren't always wrong," Browder says. "But I think it can be bad if you're not cognizant of them." "Do It Again" opens the album with a pulsating synth and subtle manipulations to Browder's warm voice as he mourns a crumbled relationship and the sadness of losing both the memories of the past and the possibilities of the future. The song fades into "Black and White," where Dove's distorted bass cuts through a blend of electronic and organic drums, all underscoring the strain in Browder's questioning words. Tracks like "Power Lines" a --- 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 BERG over Zoom video! ​​ ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​ ​​Swedish American born and London based Pop songstress Berg recently released her new single 'Where Will We Be' and has seen support from amongst others 1883 Magazine, wonderland magazine, and seen plays from amazing radio and several official playlists. ​​ ​​We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com ​​ ​​www.BringinitBackwards.com ​​ ​​#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter --- 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 The Naked and Famous over Zoom video! ​​ ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​ ​​For over a decade, The Naked and Famous have delivered a boldly nuanced breed of pop that's both effervescent and imaginative—a direct reflection of the sheer resilience at the heart of their collaboration. Founded in their hometown Auckland, New Zealand, the critically lauded act immigrated to the U.S. in 2012 after non-stop touring across the globe, then experienced major upheaval as their lineup shifted from a five-piece to a duo. Creatively re-energized and more fearless than ever, vocalist Alisa Xayalith and guitarist Thom Powers are now embarking on their most musically adventurous era yet with their new album Recover. ​​ ​​Originally from Auckland, The Naked and Famous formed soon after Xayalith (the daughter of Laotian refugees) crossed paths with Powers while the two were attending music college. The band put out the EPs This Machine and No Light in 2008, then made their full-length debut with Passive Me • Aggressive You—a 2010 release featuring their platinum-selling breakthrough hit "Young Blood." As the album climbed the Billboard 200 chart and earned countless accolades (including seven prizes at the New Zealand Music Awards), they toured across the globe and finally landed in L.A., living together in Laurel Canyon. Arriving on New Year's Day in 2013, The Naked and Famous' sophomore album In Rolling Waves cracked the top 50 on the Billboard 200, boosted by hit singles like "Hearts Like Ours." Not long after Powers and Xayalith's breakup as a couple, the band documented the emotional fallout on Simple Forms, often recognized as their most complex and compelling work to date. ​​ ​​"Lyrically and sonically, Recover is our most optimistic body of work so far," says Xayalith. "There's hope and romance in every single track, and it's really exciting to imagine what the energy exchange will be like when we play these songs live." Powers adds: "We feel incredibly lucky to still be creating music together. It's a big personal achievement, and this whole album is a kind of ode to our story." ​​ ​​Although it took a moment for Xayalith and Powers to bounce back from the departure of their former bandmates, the duo found themselves reinvigorated upon joining forces with collaborators like Luna Shadows (a producer/multi-instrumentalist who's previously played keys for The Naked and Famous), and Simon Oscroft (a childhood friend of Powers, who's produced for artists like The Aces). Working out of Xayalith's Silver Lake home, complete with a grand piano left behind by the former owner, the musicians converted that space into a studio and wrote most of the album there. ​​ ​​One of the first products of that charmed environment, "Sunseeker" strays from the guitar-driven dynamic of the band's previous output and unfolds in a more electronically sculpted sound, brilliantly contrasted with frequent bursts of childlike sing-along. And in her vocal performance, Xayalith channels a soulful warmth that hints at healing from ennui. "'Sunseeker' was written in a time when I was covered in joy and positivity," she notes. "It was inspired by my dog, Ginger. She came into my life unexpectedly, as did the boy who I fell in love with that found her. I started calling her my 'Sunseeker'—she'd disappear into the garden, and I'd find her in various places basking in patches of sunlight beaming through the trees. The song is about something, or someone, appearing in your life that you didn't know you needed." ​​ ​​Another song sparked from the budding of new relationships, "Bury Us" sheds light on the fear that sometimes accompanies overwhelming attraction. "It's about finding a potential new love and being afraid of that," Powers explains. "The song is a message of encouragement to take that leap of faith." Built on bright beats and airy harmonies, "Bury Us" bursts wide open at its massively anthemic chorus—a cla --- 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 Neck Deep over Zoom video! ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​On the heels of the trio of records that turned them from underground heroes to breakout stars, All Distortions Are Intentional - out July 24th, 2020 - is the biggest and boldest step yet in the creative evolution of Neck Deep. An immersive experience from start to finish, Neck Deep's fourth album is both a conceptual journey and straight-ahead banger, track after track. It's polished yet raw, layered but catchy as hell. It's a shoot-for-the-stars sonic reckoning, further proving this band's instinctual DIY ethos has paid off once again. ​​Less than ten years into their career, the Welsh quintet have been hailed as "future festival headliners" and "best live band" in the press, their international accolades solidifying them as the UK's biggest alternative rock export since Bring Me The Horizon. 2015's Life's Not Out to Get You album cracked the Top 10 on both sides of the Atlantic, whilst 2017's The Peace and The Panic debuted at No. 2 in America and No. 4 in their native UK. Handpicked in 2019 as main support to blink-182 and Lil' Wayne on a hugely popular summer arena tour, Neck Deep have firmly established themselves as figureheads for a new generation of thoughtful, authentic young rock acts.​​ ​​All Distortions Are Intentional leans hard into the storytelling tropes of classic rock, the attitude of vintage punk, and a healthy dose of modern, heavy crunch with renewed vigor and purpose. Unrestrained by preconceived notions of subgenre, Neck Deep have built a mountain on their remarkable foundations, with new tracks like "Lowlife", "Fall", and "When You Know" as readymade for singalongs in sweaty clubs and open-air festivals as they are long car rides and late nights.​​ ​​No mere collection of songs, All Distortions Are Intentional is conceptually rich, with themes of disconnection, existential confusion, and the search for meaning. The album tells the story of a loner named Jett, who lives in a place dubbed Sonderland, a combination of "Wonderland" and the somewhat obscure word "sonder": the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own, with their own ambitions and worries. "It's that strange existential realization that you are not the entire world," explains singer Ben Barlow. "Everyone around you feels and lives the same way that you do. You're just an extra in their story." ​​​​The album's protagonist feels disconnected and disillusioned, until he falls in love with a girl called Alice. But even this new relationship brings its challenges; Jett is a victim of limerence - the only thing he loves about the world is this person. The songs explore Alice's view of Jett, as well, as a story unfolds that is ultimately about the importance of meaning and purpose for each and every individual. As Barlow shares, "Modern music is so much based around 'the single' and writing a record isn't held in nearly the same regard as it used to be." ​​"All Distortions Are Intentional presents a whole story, where there is meaning from every angle of it," the singer continues. "All of our records have their themes, but I wanted to create characters, scenes, a world, and have it mean something in the real world, too." ​​​​All Distortions Are Intentional is a journey of self-discovery and personal expression not unlike the rise of the band itself. Neck Deep leapt from side project to fulltime band in 2012, after a single track online led to a pair of EPs followed by a deal with Hopeless Records. They struck a chord with a burgeoning audience, quickly heralded as leaders of a resurgence in hook-heavy punk, with an immediate accessibility and fun attitude combined with genuine concern for issues like loneliness, depression, and anxiety. The instant relatability of the band's songs and overall approachable attitude endeared them to a new and incredibly passionate generation, with --- 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 LIMAHL over Zoom video! ​​ ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​​ ​​ ​​Limahl won the hearts of millions of teenage girls in the 80s as the lead singer of Kajagoogoo who stormed to the top of the charts with 'Too Shy' and 'Kaja Mania' was born. After two more top 20 hits with Kajagoogoo, Limahl and the band parted ways and suddenly found he had another huge global hit on his hands with 'Never Ending Story' from the film of the same name. ​​ ​​With five top 20 hits to his name, Limahl is no one-hit-wonder. ​​ ​​Into the '90s and Limahl co-formed a music production team called 'Jupiter' and worked with Kim Appleby, Kim Wilde, Peter Andre, and Worlds Apart to name a few. ​​ ​​The '00s saw Limahl branch into the theatre to star in the Bruno Tonioli directed feel-good show 'What A Feeling' which toured the UK to huge success. ​​ ​​Thanks to VH-1, Kajagoogoo was reunited for the first time in 20 years and performing at The Scala which was filmed as part of the same channels 'Bands Reunited'. ​​ ​​Limahl has appeared on TV in 'Comeback' (screened in Germany, Austria & Switzerland), released new material with Kajagoogoo culminating in tours of Germany & the UK, released a Christmas single, 'London For Christmas', appeared on 'Hit Me Baby One More Time', 'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here' and 'Pointless Celebrities' as well as becoming a firm fixture at many festivals. ​​ ​​In 2017 he toured Japan & Australia alongside Katrina (of The Waves), Men Without Hats, Martika, Berlin. And last year Limahl performed live for the first time in America on the Retro Futura tour alongside ABC, Belinda Carlisle, Annabella (Lwin) of Bow Bow Bow, Modern English, Tony Lewis (of The Outfield). ​​ ​​In 2019, he performed at several Lets Rock Festivals (UK) with average audiences of 14,000 alongside Nik Kershaw, Marc Almond (Soft Cell), Shalamar, Thompson Twins, Paul Young, Thomas Dolby & many other 80s acts. He also appeared on several high profile TV shows in Poland and a film for TVP. ​​ ​​In October, after three years of training as an actor, Limahl appeared in his first stage play 'Earthquakes In London' at The Oval House Theatre, London about climate change giving him another opportunity to showcase his talent. ​​ ​​Music this year used in various US TV shows: ​​1. 'Too Shy' used in 'Black Mirror' episode 'Bandersnatch'. ​​2. 'Neverending Story' used in season 3 finale of 'Stranger Things' increasing the monthly Spotify streams from 300,000. to 1.5 million. ​​3. 'Too Shy' used in Season 9 of 'American Horror Story' (episodes 7 & 8) with Limahl & Kajagoogoo as part of the storyline (an actor plays Limahl). ​​ ​​He continues to be in demand as a performer recently touring both Australia and Japan to acclaim and after more than 30 years in the business, Limahl still loves to get up and sing! ​​ ​​Social Media ​​https://twitter.com/Limahl_Official ​​https://www.facebook.com/limahlofficial ​​ ​​We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com ​​ ​​www.BringinitBackwards.com ​​ ​​#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter --- 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 Ria Marie over Zoom video! ​​​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​​​Be the person that the little girl inside of you would be proud of. - RIA ​​Hailing from Bristol, Tenn., the birthplace of one of the most successful music genres in the world, Ria Marie has an undeniable passion for creating music that runs as deep as her home town's country roots. To say that singing is in her blood would simply be an understatement; she is a distant relative of the trailblazing Carter Family and the daughter of a singing prodigy who at one point had been associated with musical legends such as the late Whitney Houston and Bob Marley, to name a few. ​​Growing up, Ria spent her formative years listening to modern icons of soul and pop music like Houston, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson, all of whom have undoubtedly influenced her buttery-smooth vocal runs and razor-sharp precision as a singer. She is also no stranger to the stage, having shared roles with Broadway performers and even making callback upon callback leading up to a filming portion of America's Got Talent at just 14 years old. ​​However, it was as recent as 2017 when Ria Marie, the artist, first began to take center stage in her current home base of Nashville. ​​After a studio session with renowned jazz pianist and composer Jeff Franzel (Frank Sinatra, Josh Groban, Lady Gaga, The Temptations), who admired her rendition of Etta James' "At Last," Ria was ready to begin singing her own truth. ​​"I just knew I had something more to say," the 24-year-old shared, referring to a period of time in which she had exclusively recorded covers of popular songs. "I have always loved singing other people's songs but there's nothing like putting your own heart down on paper and sharing its message with people." ​​Following a string of covers posted on her Instagram page, her undeniable vocal chops reached overseas to U.K.-based duo The Producers, who ended up emailing her a couple of instrumentals to see if they would be a creative fit. Thankfully, it was a match: a smoky blend of modern R&B with timeless, jazzy undertones, Ria's soundscape involves hard-hitting beats anchored by infectious melodies. ​​Ria's last single "Better" is the perfect demonstration of this dynamic pairing in the form of a fiery anthem for anyone who's ever been in a toxic relationship. With almost 60,000 Spotify streams to date, it's been hailed as a "surprising roller coaster ride filled with hidden twists and turns." (Screen Reels) ​​On July 6, she'll be following her empowerment anthem with "Playground," a tight R&B groove that finds Ria challenging today's double dating standards that women face. Over tough-as-brass-knuckles synths, Ria flips the dated narrative of men being the only players out in the field of love. It doesn't hurt that acclaimed producer Sonic Pilot (Riff Raff) throws in an icy-hot guitar solo during the song's bridge. ​​In the winter of 2019 and early 2020, Ria played numerous Sofar Sounds showcases around the country including Atlanta and NYC where she also performed at the iHeartRadio office. In February 2020, she finally met The Producers in person during a two-week writing retreat where she co-produced over 20 fresh tracks. ​​Following the release of her debut single "Honey" in fall 2018, Ria found herself playing tastemaker showcases around Music City and music festivals alongside acts like Kim Petras. ​​Her kaleidoscopic mix of melodic pop sensibilities and refreshingly bold lyrics make for songs that are immediately accessible to R&B and pop lovers alike. Whether it's showcased through the playful lens of love at first sight as on the sultry "Honey," or on "Dancing Through the Fog," a journey of self-empowerment, Ria unapologetically wears her songwriting heart on her sleeve. ​​The strikingly introspective lyrics of "…Fog" depict a maturity wise beyond her years as she details the mental struggle of falling prey to one --- 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 Cub Sport over Zoom video! Check out their latest album 'LIKE NIRVANA' at https://ffm.to/likenirvana ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​ ​​"I'm prepared to tell everybody everything." This statement from Cub Sport bandleader and songwriter Tim Nelson, so clear-eyed and headstrong in its intent, is at the heart of the beloved Brisbane four-piece's new album. Across the course of three beautiful and increasingly complex records, Nelson has made sunny, bright-eyed love songs and neon-tinted daydreams of love, desire, and friendship. LIKE NIRVANA, the band's upcoming fourth record, embraces every side of Nelson: the angelic lightness as well as the multiplicitous, haunted darkness. It recasts them and their bandmates — multi-instrumentalists Zoe Davis, Sam Netterfield, and Dan Puusaari — as fearless innovators, experimentalists willing to blow up everything about the Cub Sport of old in order to create this dazzling and daring new chapter. ​​ ​​http://www.cubsport.com/ ​​https://www.instagram.com/cubsport/ ​​https://twitter.com/cubsportmusic ​​https://www.facebook.com/CubSport/ ​​ ​​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 --- 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/

Earlier this year (3/11/20), along with Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing G. Love of G. Love and Special Sauce at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach! ​​ ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​​ ​​ ​​"I've been in the game a long time, but I've always considered myself a student," says G. Love. "Finishing this album with Keb Mo' felt like graduation." ​​ ​​Recorded in Nashville with a slew of special guests including Robert Randolph, Marcus King, and Roosevelt Collier, 'The Juice' is indeed diploma-worthy. Co-produced and co-written with GRAMMY-winning icon Keb Mo', it's an electrifying collection, one that tips its cap to more than a century of blues greats even as it offers its own distinctly modern pop spin on the genre, mixing programmed beats and hip-hop grooves with blistering guitar and sacred steel. G. Love's lyrics are both personal and political here, artfully balancing his appreciation for the simple joys in life with his obligation to speak out for justice and equality, and his performances are suitably riotous and rousing to match, with infectious call-and-response hooks and funky sing-along choruses at every turn. Easy as it is to succumb to cynicism these days, the songs on 'The Juice' refuse, insisting instead on hope and determination in the face of doubt and despair. ​​ ​​"I've always tried to make music that's a force for positivity," G. Love explains. "It was important to me that this album be something that could empower the folks who are out there fighting the good fight every day. I wanted to make a rallying cry for empathy and unity." ​​ ​​Born Garrett Dutton in Philadelphia, PA, G. Love grew up equally enthralled with folk, blues, and rap, devouring everything from Lead Belly and Run D.M.C. to John Hammond and the Beastie Boys. After migrating to Boston, he and his band, Special Sauce, broke out in 1994 with their Gold-selling self-titled debut, which earned widespread critical acclaim for its bold vision and adventurous production. Over the next twenty-five years, G. Love would go on to release seven more similarly lauded studio studios albums with Special Sauce (plus four solo albums on his own), solidifying his place in music history as a genre-bending pioneer with a sound The New York Times described as "a new and urgent hybrid" and NPR called a "musical melting pot." ​​ ​​G. Love's magnetic stage presence, meanwhile, made him a fixture on festival lineups from Bonnaroo to Lollapalooza, and his relentless appetite for tour and collaboration landed him on the road and in the studio with artists as diverse as Lucinda Williams, Dave Matthews, The Avett Brothers, Jack Johnson, and DJ Logic. ​​ ​​While G. Love has covered considerable sonic ground during his prolific career, he's always found himself drawn back to the blues, and to one bluesman in particular. ​​ ​​"Keb Mo' and I got signed to the same label at the same time back when I first started out, and we toured together early on in my career," G. Love remembers. "He used to introduce me on stage as 'a true American original,' and I could tell that he got a kick out of what I did. We didn't see each other for a while after that, but a few years ago we reconnected and did a co-headline tour, which was really special for me." ​​ ​​Two decades after they'd first hit the road together, the unlikely duo picked up right where they left off, and after a couple of late-night jam sessions, G. Love pitched Keb Mo' on producing his next album. The pair decided to test the waters with a writing session first, teaming up with GRAMMY-winner Gary Nicholson (famed for his work with ​​B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Willie Nelson, and Ringo Starr among others) for a week in Nashville, where they penned a handful of tunes based on phrases G. Love had saved in his phone or rough demos he'd recorded at home on Cape Cod. Those tracks quickly became fan favorites on the road, and G. Love knew he was on to something special. ​​ ​​"I got wrap --- 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 Janet Devlin over Zoom video! ​​ ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​ ​​Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin grew up outside the village of Gortin, County Tyrone, the only girl and youngest of four in her family. She taught herself to play instruments and wrote her own songs which encouraged her musicality and confidence. She joined YouTube in 2006 at age 12 to push out her music to the public, and she soon caught the public's attention on The X Factor (2011), where she gained a place on the live tour. ​​ ​​Janet's debut album Running With Scissors dropped in June 2014 reaching number one on the UK Indie Breakers chart. It is full of folk-driven pop songs and heart-touching ballads, which perfectly showcase her unique vocals and includes co-writes with Newton Faulkner and Jack Savoretti. In 2015 she released a covers EP Duvet Daze, and was back in the studio later that year to follow up with its festive brother full of originals; December Daze. 'Outernet Song' is her catchy single released in 2016 – with her distinctive vocals & ukulele, it showcases her honest lyrics to great effect and couldn't be more timely as people embark on a 'digital detox'. Little Lights EP arrived in 2016, bringing a festive end to the year. ​​Janet's latest original release 'I Lied To You' is a very personal baring of emotion, which ignited conversations on social media about the challenges young people face in today's society. The track kicked off her second album campaign "Confessional" which was released in June 2020. ​​ ​​This album isn't a dour record. In fact, it's an alt-pop album. It has its peaks... it has its valleys... From the anthemic Celtic folk of the opening title track to the dramatic yearning of "Honest Men" (about her battles with seasonal affective disorder), to the lilting and swoon of "Away with the Fairies" (which is about her struggles with alcoholism), each song draws you in with her infectious melodies but immerses you in her world. ​​ ​​We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com ​​ ​​www.BringinitBackwards.com ​​ ​​#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom --- 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/