

Bringin' it Backwards
Adam & Tera Lisicky
How did your favorite artists really make it? Bringin' It Backwards finds out. We interview music legends and viral stars to uncover their origin stories and the lessons learned on their path to stardom.
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Sep 22, 2023 • 47min
Interview with Yoke Lore
Yoke Lore, an indie pop artist, discusses his journey in music, the inspiration behind his new album, and the challenges he faces as an artist. He shares his upbringing in an artistic family, the origins of hit songs, and the power of meditation and gratitude in his creative process.

Sep 21, 2023 • 35min
Interview with Ava Della Pietra
Ava Della Pietra, a former Broadway actress and pop artist, talks about her journey from School of Rock to her latest single 'Ego.' She discusses her growth as a songwriter, winning numerous awards, and her upcoming ambitious dual degree program at Harvard-Berkle. Ava shares her experiences in the music industry, the impact of COVID on her career, and her love for dance genre inspired by artist Dua Lipa.

Sep 20, 2023 • 40min
Interview with Stephanie Poetri
Stephanie Poetri, an Indonesian-born singer-songwriter, discusses her new single 'Astrologically Illogical' and her journey in the music industry. She talks about finding inspiration in K-pop, the story behind her viral hit 'I Love You 3000,' gaining attention through social media, changing her sound, and offers advice for aspiring artists.

Sep 18, 2023 • 9min
Amplify Color - The Rise Of Black Radio
Amplify Color: The Rise of Black RadioCharlamagne Tha God. Wendy Williams. Robin Quivers. The names are familiar, but the stories of their trials and triumphs in the radio industry may not be. Amplify Color: The Rise of Black Radio reveals the empowering and inspirational stories of individuals who left an undeniable impact on the radio industry despite the challenges and battles they faced. Each week, we chronicle the history of Black radio through the story of a trailblazer who made a long-lasting impact on the medium that we know and love today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

Sep 17, 2023 • 1h 50min
Interview with Gozu
In this podcast, the band Gozu discusses their new album and the challenges they faced during the recording process. They also talk about their love for sports, the importance of humor in their music, and their recent sold-out show in Boston.

Sep 15, 2023 • 34min
Interview with Levi Hummon
Levi Hummon, a singer-songwriter immersed in the music scene from a young age, discusses topics such as his upbringing in Nashville, discovering a passion for songwriting, viral hits on TikTok, collaboration with other artists, and exploring genre-defying music.

Sep 14, 2023 • 49min
Interview with The Main Squeeze
The Main Squeeze, a multicultural band from Los Angeles, talk about their origins, winning an international competition, working with producers in LA, the impact of a lightning storm delay on their performance, the rivalry between LA and the Bay Area football teams, releasing an album during the pandemic, and their journey into banking and creating their latest album.

Sep 13, 2023 • 32min
Interview with Warren Zeiders (Warren Returns!)
Country star Warren Zeiders discusses his rise to success, his platinum hit 'Ride The Lightning', and his new album 'Pretty Little Poison'. They also talk about their journey in the music industry, recording and marketing their own music, and the concept behind the album. The guest shares their career growth and milestone achievements, including opening for George Strait and upcoming performances.

Sep 11, 2023 • 43min
Interview with Caskets
Interview with Caskets on their journey from debut album success to reflections on their new album. Discussing personal experiences, collaborative songwriting, and working with Dan Weller. Also, exploring band origins, influences, and advice for aspiring artists.

Sep 8, 2023 • 41min
Interview with Jaime Wyatt
Jaime Wyatt, singer-songwriter with a new album, discusses her journey in the music industry, AI note takers, NFTs, and the impact of AI. She also talks about her experiences living in Nashville, getting signed at 17, upcoming song releases, the recording process, instrument choices, colorful vinyl, and advice for aspiring artists.