Bringin' it Backwards

We had the pleasure of interviewing Skating Polly over Zoom video! Skating Polly share "I'm Sorry For Always Apologizing" – a deceptively joyous rock song that is accompanied by the official music video directed by Christian Papierniak. The multiple award-winning director, producer, and writer best known for his hit Indie feature film Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town brings the track to life with a humorous touch. "I'm Sorry For Always Apologizing" follows the raucous single "Hickey King" and is the second track to be taken from Skating Polly's new album Chaos County Line, which is set for release on June 23rd via El Camino Media. "Doctors don't think I'm sick / Just a self important prick" Kelli Mayo sings sweetly, sending up her past relationship mistakes with a cutting sense of self-judgement. "This song has some of my favorite lyrics on the record" Kelli comments. "It was originally inspired by my very real habit of over apologizing, then the concept came to me to write it from a perspective of constantly hurting someone you're wildly in love with, which is a feeling I unfortunately know all too well. So, some of it is definitely hyperbole, but some of it is about my short-lived love affair with the bass player from Starcrawler. And the super huge prick I make myself out to be as the narrator is my big fear of how I must've come across to him and is also a furthering of many apologies I've given him on the matter... "Over the past decade, few artists have embodied the unbridled freedom of punk like Skating Polly. Formed when stepsisters Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse were just 9 and 14, the band have channeled their chameleonic musicality into a sound they call "Ugly Pop," unruly and subversive and wildly melodic. With Kelli's brother Kurtis Mayo joining on drums in 2017, they've also built a close-knit community of fans while earning the admiration of their musical forebears, a feat that's found them collaborating with icons like X's Exene Cervenka and Beat Happening's Calvin Johnson, touring with Babes In Toyland, and starring as the subject of a feature-length documentary. On their forthcoming double album Chaos County Line, Skating Polly reach a whole new level of self-possession, ultimately sharing their most expansive and emotionally powerful work to date. The follow-up to 2018's The Make It All Show, Chaos County Line finds Skating Polly showcasing the depth of their growth, both as songwriters and personally. Whether they're opening up about matters internal (identity, disassociation, unhealthy coping mechanisms) or external (obsession, deception, gaslighting), Skating Polly imbue that outpouring with an unfettered emotional truth. Working again with Brad Wood, the acclaimed producer behind indie-rock classics like Liz Phair's Exile in Guyville, Chaos Country Line sees their songs journey from art-punk to noise-rock to piano-driven power-pop, matching that musical complexity with a sharply honed narrative voice that manifests in countless forms (ultravivid poetry, diary-like confession, fearlessly detailed storytelling, etc.). We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #SkatingPolly #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/

We had the pleasure of interviewing BOY2K over Zoom video! Just in time for Pride Month, celebrated electro pop duo BOY2K releases their revelatory debut EP. Combining the groove of modern dance music with the irresistible songcraft of acts like Sofi Tukker, PNAU, Empire of The Sun, Scissor Sisters and AR/CO, Y2K Is Dead is both a confetti-gun call-to-arms and a celebration of the radical and connective power of dance music. BOY2K's mission is to make "Music For The People," that is, music that celebrates the power of community. A community built in mutual support, love, acceptance and music that begs the listener to get up and move! The members of BOY2K has been noted as an "artist to watch" by such publications as Billboard, Earmilk, Gaytimes, NYLON, and OUT! Magazine have been featured on tracks with global dance acts including Adventure Club and BLEM. Together, the duo combines years of experience and diverse perspectives that make for an electrifying sound. In addition to their upcoming debut release, BOY2K is diving headfirst into the Web3 space and are currently collaborating with several outlets to develop next level projects in the NFT music space. "'Y2K Is Dead' is something of a memoir of our new best friend-ship. A collection of sonic ideas that have inspired us during this first year together as a "boy band." We are queer guys who laugh at everything together, love warehouse parties, techno sunrises and who value being honest about our feelings and encouraging each other (and our community) to think critically about the world. We hope that people see the humor of our friendship, as well as the real inspiration that we get from working together. It's also amazing that at this stage, we've been able to share that inspiration and ethos with so many like-minded artists, both on the music (Tom Ferry, Conor James) and visuals (Lisa TV, Pedro Lollett). Building community is the purpose of our music and we're grateful that EP has already done that for us in spades!' -BOY2K We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #BOY2K #BoyApocalypse #BoyUntitled #Pride #PrideMonth #Queer #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/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Freda Payne over Zoom video! Stardom for Payne began when she signed with Invictus Records, ran by her old Detroit friends, Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Jr. and Lamont Dozier (formerly of Motown) in1969. Payne's smash single "Band of Gold" in 1970 was ranked #1 in the U.K. and #3 in the U.S.A., her first gold record. Other hits included "Deeper and Deeper", "You Brought Me Joy" and the anti-war, "Bring the Boys Home". As her star kept rising, Payne appeared in television specials and toured Europe and Japan. Although she left Invictus in1973, to date she has recorded 21 albums including several remakes of "Band of Gold". In1974, she made the cover of Jet magazine after she was dubbed a Dame of Malta, by the Knights of Malta and the Sovereign Military and Hospital Order of St. John of Jerusalem by the Prince of Rumania. Payne hosted Todays Black Woman, a talk show, in 1980 - 81 before joining the cast of Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies in 1982. She also starred in productions of Ain't Misbehavin' with Della Reese, The Blues in the Night, Jellies Last Jam with Gregory Hines and Savion Glover into the 1990's. Payne film appearances include: Private Obsession, Sprung , Ragdoll , The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps and Fire and Ice. On April 22, 2009 Freda appeared on American Idol and sang "Band Of Gold". In February 2010, Freda joined Kanye West, Jordan Sparks, Jennifer Hudson, Barbra Streisand and many more on We Are The World for Haiti Relief. In 2011 Freda sang a duet with Cliff Richard called 'Saving A Life' from his 'Soulicious' album. She also toured England with Cliff in the fall of 2011. Freda recorded a new Jazz based album for the Mack Ave label titled 'Come Back To Me Love' produced by Bill Cunliffe. In April 2018 Freda returned to the stage with glowing reviews in 'Ella: First Lady of Song' at the Delaware Theatre Company in Wilmington, Delaware. More recently, Freda released an EP of duets titled 'Let There Be Love' featuring Freda singing with Johnny Mathis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kenny Lattimore and Kurt Elling. She has also been busy writing her memoir 'Band of Gold A Memoir' Yorkshire Publishing (November 2, 2021) with Mark Bego. In May 2022 Freda released a new single titled 'Just To Be With You'. Freda Payne's prolific career will continue to flourish and prosper for as long as her creative juices keep flowing. Her indelible mark on the music industry is far from over. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #FredaPayne #BandOfGold #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/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Bruno Major over Zoom video! The antihero of music stardom, Bruno has been completely uncompromising in his craft, creating unrivaled lyrical landscapes that don't conform to the musical status quo of today, but still deeply resonate with fans, as evidenced by his billion-stream career, propelled by viral hits the RIAA Gold-certified "Nothing" and the RIAA Platinum-certified "Easily." Dubbed as "one to watch" (Billboard) Bruno returns with "We Were Never Really Friends" – his first release since his last album To Let a Good Thing Die in 2020. The track opens as a gentle piano ballad, nothing more than his plaintive vocals and the instrument—and then the drums come in and the song explodes open as he sings of the heartfelt blurring of friendship and romance and its inevitable messy aftermath. It's a classic rock song, in the vein of McCartney and Lennon (complete with guitar solo), and it's studded with eye-catching details and frank emotions, like a crashed Mercedes and an unreturned plea to come home. Bruno splices classic singer-songwriter confessionals with sleek modern electronic production, girding the entire enterprise with hints of soul. His dedication to sincerity and immediacy in his craft solidified via his 2017 debut record A Song For Every Moon. Recorded and released independently, the record gained powerful word-of-mouth momentum internationally and its 2020 follow-up, To Let a Good Thing Die was similarly far reaching, a beautifully crafted tapestry of stories of human relationships, love and heartbreak, and existential musings. "The Most Beautiful Thing," emerged from a special co-writing session with producer and pop luminary FINNEAS. Across the two albums, Bruno has amassed over 1.5 billion collective streams to date. Also, marking a triumphant return to the stage after his 2020 tour was canceled due to COVID, Bruno Major will also soon embark on an expansive Asian, North American, and European headlining tour. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #BrunoMajor #WeWereNeverReallyFriends #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/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Jordana Bryant over Zoom video! Rising star Jordana Bryant is a talented 17-year-old artist who recently signed with Riser House in Nashville. Making her mark with a bang, she released her highly anticipated debut self-titled EP on April 21, showcasing her unique musical style and captivating vocals. One of her standout tracks, "Penniless & Broke," caught the attention of industry experts and was featured as a Must Hear New Country song by Billboard, solidifying her position as an artist to watch. With an impressive following on social media, boasting over 250,000 dedicated fans, her music has been making waves across streaming platforms. Her viral song "New Friends" alone has garnered an astounding 1.5+ million global streams on Spotify, while her captivating music videos have collectively amassed over 6.5+ million views on YouTube. As she continues to grow and evolve as an artist, there's no doubt that this young talent is destined for great success in the music industry. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #JordanaBryant #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/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Jon Wiilde over Zoom video! After an eight-year tenure being a music teacher in Sacramento, California; singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jon Wiilde made the jump from his day job to pursue his dreams of being an artist and musician full time. Within the first few weeks of professional dream chasing, videos of him singing snippets of unreleased original music began to go viral on TikTok (all from the setting of his bathroom shower mind you), and Jon began to grow a budding and loyal fanbase from the app. On record, Wiilde showcases an innate ability to meld the past nostalgic feelings of the music he grew up on with the sonics of today. All while presenting his songs in a distinct way that is one of- one; truly personal. With Hip Hop driven rhythms, psychedelic textures, and raw honest delivery, Jon is here to stay. Eclectic influences of Mac Miller, The Beatles, Kid Cudi, MGMT, and Funkadelic all seem to be a root of this 2023 breakout artist. While what the future holds may be unclear, it will be exciting to look out for what comes from Mr. Wiilde. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #JonWiilde #ThisIsWar #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/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lastlings over Zoom video! Japanese-Australian sibling electronic duo Lastlings release their new single 'Noise', out now on RÜFÜS DU SOL's Rose Avenue Records. Along with the single, Lastlings announced their forthcoming sophomore album Perfect World, due June 23, 2023. Serving as the third single off their upcoming album, 'Noise' continues where previous singles 'Get What You Want' and 'Holding Me Like Water' left off, building a therapeutic soundtrack to overcome heartbreak. A gentle balance of hope and melancholy, 'Noise' captivates with its avant-garde blend of electronic, indie, and pop sensibilities. Crafting a heartfelt tale of yearning for lost love, Josh's euphoric synth-lead production beautifully surrounds Amy's wistful vocals as she sings, "If you're ready come and get me, cause I'll never let you go". Intoxicating from start to finish, 'Noise' encapsulates the eloquence and sophistication of their lyrical and sonic prowess. With their forthcoming album Perfect World, Lastlings explore the mental and emotional hurdles that come with heartache and romantic loss. Like its predecessor, Lastlings' sophomore album is deeply thematic and unconditionally personal, weaving a thorough storyline that transverses feelings of insecurity and vulnerability over the course of its 12 tracks. Told through Amy's perspective, Perfect World reflects her elegant ability to craft empathetic and relatable stories through song. Japanese-Australian brother/sister duo Josh and Amy Dowdle have garnered an international reputation as a refreshing live electronic act Lastlings. Their talents combined on and off stage, the pair have built a sensational catalog of Amy's mesmerizing vocals complemented by Josh's indie electronic production. Releasing two EPs to early acclaim, the duo signed to Astralwerks and RÜFÜS DU SOL's Rose Avenue with their dynamic body of work capturing the dichotomy between the duo so perfectly, transporting listeners on a cosmic journey with each release. Lastlings have worked with producers like SG Lewis and toured with industry giants like Bob Moses and Glass Animals. Their captivating live show, a three piece setup featuring Josh on keys and guitar, a live drummer, and Amy on vocals, has led the duo to play iconic venues like Colorado's Red Rocks, NY's Forest Hills Stadium, Coachella's DoLaB stage, 88 Rising's Head In The Clouds festival, and sold out their own headline shows throughout the US and Australia. They've released a number of epic live performance videos showcasing their entrancing live capabilities, shot on stunning landscapes throughout Australia. Lastlings invite fans to dive deeper into their next chapter with 'Noise' and pre-order their new album Perfect World here. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Lastlings #PerfectWorld #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/

We had the pleasure of interviewing juuku over Zoom video! juuku's latest release for Dim Mak Records, the Trap/Future Bass hybrid "No Turning Back," is a dynamic adventure of infectious rhythms and literal cutting-edge production, encircling the stunning vocals and lyrical prowess of Namelle. "'No Turning Back' represents me choosing to dive deeper into the scarlet side of juuku, and unraveling all the emotions that I've been hiding inside, no matter how dark they can be," juuku says. Hotly tipped as one of the most promising names on the electronic music scene, DJ/Producer/Multimedia Artist juuku kicks off 2023 by announcing he's signing to Dim Mak Records. This new partnership will yield the incredible 'Lavender Dreams and Scarlett Nightmares' EP which is set for release this spring. Most recently, fans experienced juuku's much-talked-about live set (in addition to curating the music, the artist creates all visuals) as he acted as support for Steve Aoki on select dates of the Dim Mak honcho's HiROQUEST: Genesis Tour. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #juuku #NoTurningBack #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/

We had the pleasure of interviewing You Me At Six over Zoom video! English rock band You Me At Six will hit the road this fall in support of their recently released eighth studio album Truth Decay. This will be You Me At Six's first US headline tour since 2019. The band will be joined by alt-pop multimedia artist MOTHICA and post-hardcore band Wolf & Bear. The tour will kick off Friday, September 22 in New York, NY, and will include festival appearances at Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY, and Aftershock in Sacramento, CA. "Really looking forward to coming back to the US, especially as we're bringing along Mothica and Wolf&Bear, it has always been a favourite place of ours to tour," shares vocalist Josh Franceschi. "Truth Decay is coming!" The Rise Records Presents Truth Decay Tour is on sale now! For more information, visit https://truthdecay.co/live. Fifteen years and eight albums in, You Me At Six have cemented themselves as masters of their genre, representing pop rock & emo on a global level with two UK #1 albums including 2021's SUCKAPUNCH. With over half a billion streams across platforms, multiple chart-topping singles, and sold-out headlining tours around the globe, You Me At Six have truly proved their mainstream appeal. Their latest release, Truth Decay (2023) is a retrospective album for You Me at Six. Musically, the album is the sound of a band celebrating the scene that they helped to build while at the same time showing where it can go next. Lyrically, the album is a raw and honest depiction of trying to find the good moments within the bad exploring themes of growing up, relationships, overcoming insecurities, and realizing self-worth. You Me At Six is Josh Franceschi (vocals), Max Helyer (guitar), Chris Miller (guitar), Matt Barnes (bass), and Dan Flint (drums). We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #YouMeAtSix #TruthDecay #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/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Archetypes Collide over Zoom video! To celebrate this exciting partnership, the band has shared the video for the new song "Undertow.". "The song leans on the idea of letting past failures and regrets paralyze us from moving out of our comfort zones," the band says. "It also emphasizes the deceptive comfort of playing life safe and not pushing boundaries, which can ultimately lead to an unfulfilled life. In the video, during the chorus, you get an 'above water/aerial' view of the conflict, whereas the verses and breakdown offer an 'in the rough waters' view." About joining forces with Fearless, the band states, "We're beyond stoked to be able to take our music to the next level. The family over at Fearless is 'all in' on our vision and it's a dream come true. We've spent countless hours and years building Archetypes Collide into what it is today and to have the opportunity to inject that sound with the passion and experience Fearless has is a game changer for us." Arizona quintet Archetypes Collide — Kyle (vocals), Tyler (drums), Brandon (guitar), Jared (guitar), and Ky (bass) — have been grinding and building a name for themselves since 2014. They've released two EPs, a handful of singles and covers, and set out on tour to get their road legs under them as live performers. Archetypes Collide eventually captured the attention of Beartooth's Oshie Bichar, who began working with the band in the studio and helping to shape their sound. Very quickly thereafter, Archetypes Collide began to enjoy extensive support on SiriusXM's Octane channel, with airplay of several singles: "Your Misery," "Becoming What I Hate," and "Above It All." Bichar was then approached by accomplished veteran manager Thomas Gutches (Beartooth), about forming a representation team, and in early 2022, Fearless Records signed the band to a worldwide record deal. A tour with The Amity Affliction and soon followed, and the band also secured placement on the major Danny Wimmer Presents festival, Welcome to Rockville. Archetypes Collide's debut album for Fearless will arrive this summer, and not a moment too soon! The band released the new single "Undertow" ahead of the release to offer a taste of what's to come! We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #ArchetypesCollide #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/