

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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Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 7min
Interview with PJ Harding
PJ Harding, sought-after Australian songwriter and producer, discusses his collaborations with artists like Noah Cyrus, his debut EP 'To Fall Asleep,' and the challenges and benefits of remote collaboration. He shares insights into his musical journey, the snowball effect of success, and his upcoming EP with Noah. The interview touches on PJ's break from music to focus on painting and his reflections on touring and future music releases.

Aug 22, 2023 • 43min
Interview with Luna Aura (Luna Returns)
Genre-bending alternative powerhouse Luna Aura discusses her music journey and upcoming EP 'The Fiction'. They reflect on the resurgence of rock music, the success of Luna's song 'Honey', and their unique virtual live performance experience. They also delve into the collaborative process behind their EP 'Sweet Sensation' and share advice for aspiring artists.

Aug 19, 2023 • 45min
Interview with M.A.G.S.
M.A.G.S., indie rock artist, discusses his recently released album 'Destroyer', exploring doubts and musings on destiny. Talks about collaborations, creative process, and upcoming tour opportunities. Offers advice for aspiring artists to stay true to themselves.

Aug 19, 2023 • 38min
Interview with Delacey
Delacey, DIAMOND-certified master of moody songcraft, discusses her sophomore album 'The Girl Has A Dream' and how each song is inspired by real-life experiences such as bad therapy sessions and gut-wrenching heartbreaks. She also talks about escaping to a cabin in upstate New York during the pandemic to create the album and shares advice for aspiring artists on staying true to themselves.

Aug 18, 2023 • 44min
Interview with NIKI
NIKI, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer discusses her track 'The Apartment We Won't Share,' her NPR Tiny Desk debut, and her upcoming world tour. She also reflects on her music videos, her sophomore album 'Nicole,' and her growth in the music industry.

Aug 17, 2023 • 26min
Interview with Tyra Madison
Country artist Tyra Madison discusses her new single 'Plead The 5th' and her love for storytelling in music. She shares her journey in the industry, from attending Belmont University to finding success on TikTok. Tyra also talks about the challenges of a music career and her songwriting process for her latest track.

Aug 14, 2023 • 40min
Interview with Tone Stith
We had the pleasure of interviewing Tone Stith over Zoom video! Rising R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Tone Stith shares his smooth new single and visualizer "Girls Like You" via RCA Records. This latest release is a follow-up from Tone's previous released fan favorite track "B.E.D" in 2022 and his seven-track project Still FWM, which came out in October of 2021. "B.E.D" and Still FWM displays his smooth vocals and honest lyrics while immersing you into the world of R&B with hints of pop and hip-hop. These releases are a continuation of that and cements Tone Stith's status as a quadruple-threat in the entertainment industry. Not only can he play various instruments such as drums, piano, and guitar, but as a songwriter, Tone has penned numerous chart-topping hits, including Chris Brown's "Liquor," "Make Love" and "Undecided." Although he has many accolades collaborating with others, Stith's solo music allows him to shine the brightest with his incomparable falsetto and raw talent. With his forthcoming EP, Tone Stith is ready to take his place as an R&B mainstay. About Tone Stith: Jersey-born R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist (drums, guitar & piano) Tone Stith released his debut project Can We Talk in 2017, which garnered rave reviews from the likes of Complex, Billboard and more, and eventually led to Tone's signing with RCA Records. Stith's follow up EP in 2018, Good Company, included features from Swae Lee and Quavo and production from Stith, Bongo ByTheWay (Ty Dolla $ign, 50 Cent), The Audibles (Justin Bieber, Chris Brown), Marcos "Kosine" Palacios (Ella Mai, Christina Aguilera) and THE PRBLM SLVRS. As a songwriter, Tone has penned numerous chart-topping hits, writing and producing on Chris Brown's "Liquor" and "Make Love" and co-writing "Undecided." He has also opened for H.E.R. in 2018 on her I Used To Know Her Tour. To close out 2020, Tone returned to the music scene with his slow-burn single "Devotion," which was followed by "FWM" and "Like The First Time" in 2021, the latter co-written by Grammy and Oscar award winner Tiara Thomas. In 2021, along with a few live versions of his latest music, Tone released his project FWM and performed the title track at the 2021 BET Awards. Tone was also a part of iHeart's On The Verge artist campaign that same year. Towards the end of 2021, Tone dropped a "part two" to his previous EP, titling it Still FWM. The project had the singles "Something In The Water" featuring Maeta and "I Don't Wanna." In 2022 Tone released the fan favorite record "B.E.D'' and went on his own sold out Set The Tone Tour, which hit 15 markets. Most recently, Tone has finished up his new project – coming soon this August – and just dropped the first single "Girls Like You." With the anticipation building for his forthcoming EP, Tone Stith is ready to take his place as an R&B mainstay. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #ToneStith #FWM #GirlsLikeYou #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

Aug 11, 2023 • 31min
Interview with Pecos & The Rooftops
We had the pleasure of interviewing Pecos & The Rooftops over Zoom video! Pecos & The Rooftops have been perfecting a signature heavy blend of lowdown country and classic rock since their inception with the band living in a big five-bedroom house in Lubbock, Texas. Formed in 2019 by a tight-knit squad of college friends, the band outfits their soulful Americana with muscular guitar grit yet remains tuneful and melodic. They've carved out a singular niche for themselves in the rich songwriting tradition of their home state, as evidenced by their debut Warner Records single "5AM," released in March. Anchored by the heart-baring songwriting and booming voice of former Marine Pecos Hurley, the band is rounded out by top-tier players and songwriters Brandon Jones (rhythm guitar), Zack Foster (lead guitar), Kalen Davis (bass), Garrett Peltier (drums) and Hunter Cassell (guitars & keys). Big things have small beginnings. Pecos & The Rooftops chose their name—a nod to the part of the house they'd hang out, drink beers, and jam on—just before self-releasing their debut single, 2019's slow-burning "This Damn Song." It was a runaway success, earning an RIAA Platinum certification and going on to rack up more than 264 million streams globally. Deciding to ride the wave for as long as they could, the band hit the road immediately after and haven't stopped since, touring relentlessly on the club and festival circuit opening for the likes of rising country star Zach Bryan. They released the Red Eye EP in 2020, expanding on their already solid sound with extra emphasis on guitar structures and complex yet melodic arrangements, hinting at jazz and psychedelic influences. Hurley has a gift for exploring the shadowy sides of life through his songwriting, offering a clear-eyed and unflinching look at heartbreak, disconnection, self-medication, and wrestling with dark times. Pecos & The Rooftops have earned a devoted fan base who've come out to support them both online and, on the road, with the band garnering over 378 million global streams to date and more than 103 million video views. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #PecosAndTheRooftops #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

Aug 10, 2023 • 28min
Interview with Caitlynne Curtis
We had the pleasure of interviewing Caitlynne Curtis over Zoom video! Nashville-based Billboard charting artist Caitlynne Curtis recently her stunning debut Country power ballad 'Where You Left Off'. Curtis, a single mother raising her son while also juggling an exploding music career, wrote her new Country debut 'Where You Left Off' with her father in mind. Curtis says, "Growing up it was hard to see my dad give up on his dreams to raise me and my siblings so I wrote this song to let him know his dreams are still alive and I'll be picking up where he left off. This is my first ever country release!" Caitlynne is the protege of Struggle Jennings, who is the Grandson of Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter. Watch Caitlynne and Outlaws & Angels mentor/label boss Struggle Jennings certified #1 Billboard charting song 'God We Need You Now' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYJBxlpfgxo Watch Caitlynne and Jennings new duet 'Fell Outta Love' taken from Jennings' May 2023 album release 'Monte Carlo'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLJDLGJWwuY We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #CaitlynneCurtis #WhereYouLeftOff #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

Aug 9, 2023 • 40min
Interview with Haiden (Haiden Returns!)
We had the pleasure of interviewing Haiden over Zoom video! LA rising pop artist Haiden has released his new single "you don't even like me" about the existential fear of being too flawed to be loved. The track is the second single from his upcoming sophomore EP, Choke on My Heart, out on August 18th. "My friends tell me that this is the most honest song I've ever written," says Haiden. "For the first time, I very explicitly tell you how I see myself — going into my fears of not being attractive or well-spoken enough for people to like me." If Haiden's debut EP got his foot in the door, his forthcoming EP, Choke on My Heart, is pulling the rest of his body through. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter is diving deeper into himself with a newfound vulnerability in his music. Using catchy pop melodies as capsules for deeper lyricism, raw emotion bleeds from the songs and illuminates his relationships, adolescence, and self in a new light. Growing up in Southern California, Haiden was a self-proclaimed "serial hobbyist." Music, however, was the one passion that shone through his other endeavors. In high school, he embarked on a science-heavy path, later studying aerospace engineering his first three years of college. Feeling unfulfilled, he transferred into The University of Southern California and moved to LA, ditching his STEM path for music industry courses. When his guitar playing was halted by the return of a childhood medical condition, Haiden began songwriting to fill that void, having his first string of viral moments on TikTok in 2022. His 2022 racehorse single "Sorry to Your Next Ex" has amassed over 15M global streams, driving his debut EP to surpass 25M globally to date. As his music continues to grow, so does his desire to connect with fans. Music has allowed Haiden to channel his emotions into a healthy outlet, and he wants his listeners to hear their own stories within his songs too. Coming off a successful US winter tour last year, he's ready to hit the road again this fall. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Haiden #SorryForYourNextEX #ChokeOnMyHeart #NewMusic #Zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/


