Bringin' it Backwards

We had the pleasure of interviewing Pete Francis over Zoom video! That juxtaposition of darkness and light lies at the heart of, PTRN SKY!, Francis' captivating new album and first full-length release since his 2019 departure from Dispatch. Recorded at home in Connecticut, the collection finds the acclaimed songwriter and multi-instrumentalist reckoning with the depression and anxiety that have dogged him for most of his adult life, transforming doubt and pain into growth and transcendence with remarkable grace and empathy. The writing is intensely raw and vulnerable here, even as the lyrics explore a world of improvised abstraction, and the arrangements are cathartic to match, wrapping deeply personal reflections inside layers of lush, dreamy synthesizers. The result is an unflinching glimpse into the subconscious of an artist learning to make peace with the struggle that threatened to rob him of everything he held dear, an aching yet ultimately triumphant testament to the power of love and art to make us feel whole again, even at our most broken. A New England native, Francis first came to fame in the late 1990s as a founding member of alternative roots powerhouse Dispatch, whose remarkable rise from Middlebury College to Madison Square Garden helped rewrite the rulebooks for modern indie bands. Though few knew it at the time, Francis was fighting an increasingly difficult battle with depression throughout his years of relentless touring and recording, and after taking multiple leaves of absence, he eventually made the decision to step away from the band entirely in order to focus more fully on his health and wellbeing. In addition to therapy and medication, Francis turned to songwriting as a means of self-care, working both on his own and back at Middlebury, where he began mentoring younger artists just beginning their journeys. While he'd released a series of widely lauded solo albums over the course of his tenure with Dispatch, the new material Francis found himself writing in the wake of his departure from the band was different than anything he'd ever created, leaning more heavily on synthesizers and drum loops and embracing the endless possibilities that came with the marriage of organic and electronic elements. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod # #PeteFrancis #Dispatch #PTRNSKY #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 Keith Thomas over Zoom video! Keith Thomas is a Grammy Award-winning music producer and songwriter, known for his exceptional talents in the music industry. He has contributed to the creation of more than 100 million albums worldwide, and his work has resulted in over 40 #1 singles. Keith has an impressive resume that includes collaborations with some of the most notable names in the music industry, such as Whitney Houston, Selena, James Ingram, Mandy Moore, Jessica Simpson, 98 Degrees, Heather Headley, and many others. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #KeithThomas #Producer #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 ROSIE over Zoom video! Singer-songwriter, ROSIE, recently released her new single "Someone You Once Had". This will be off her upcoming sophomore EP "5 Songs for Healing". ROSIE shares on "Someone You Once Had" that "Someone you once had is about finding self love in the face of heartbreak and loss. It's easy to search for self worth in someone else, but this song is about finding it within oneself." In addition, she notes on the writing process "The process of creating "Someone You Once Had" was both painful and cathartic at the same time, because it's about learning to love myself in the face of heartbreak, hardship and loss! It's easy to search for self-worth in someone else, but this song is about me finding it within myself for the first time, and finally feeling confident in who I am". In other news, ROSIE will be starting her headlining tour called "The Healing Tour" starting this June. ABOUT ROSIE: What you see is what you get with 23-year-old singer-songwriter ROSIE— no filters, no Facetune, no VSCO, no makeup, no bullshit. In late 2021, after capturing the hearts of millions with her clever, heart-wrenching songwriting, ROSIE released her much-anticipated debut EP, '20mg of Happiness,' on Arista Records. Seeking a safe place online and through her music, ROSIE's willingness to get real has struck a chord with millions. She has a stunning ability to turn negative experiences like loss, betrayal, and criticism into incredible songwriting and steadfast determination. A philanthropist, environmentalist, mental health advocate, classical violinist, guitarist, vocal producer, songwriter, and now major label recording artist, her achievements come from her undaunted resilience against life's harder realities. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #ROSIE #SomeoneYouOnceHad #5SongsForHealing #FiveSongsForHealing #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 Destiny Malibu over Zoom video! Destiny Malibu is an all American, multi-cultural, bilingual singer, songwriter, musician and podcaster. Destiny is Instagram verified and is best known as a Pop Singer specializing in high-energy genre-blending music who is an American Idol Alum, performs at schools across the US and is currently performing multiple dates in Las Vegas. Destiny's sound is similar to artists like: Arianna Grande, Ellie Golding and Iggy Azalea. With over 200,000 followers and subscribers on Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok and others, her content has over 7 million total views. Destiny Malibu as seen on ABC, Fox News & Univision is an American Idol Alum and is currently performing multiple dates at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas where she also films her mental health focused podcast, the Destiny Malibu Podcast. Destiny Malibu has also collaborated with American Heart Association, John Paul Mitchell, Sirius XM, Professional Fighters League, among others and has performed internationally in Singapore, Dominican Republic, and in the USA at the Texas Rock Fest, Florida Music Festival, House of Blues Hollywood, the Viper Room and schools across America traveling on her 45 ft tour bus with line-ups that have included Earth, Wind & Fire, Plain White T's and others. Destiny Malibu released 3 Albums - Kissed by An Angel, Sweet Persuasion and Out of the Shadows and a single cover of " Mary Did You Know" in 2022. Her album "Kissed by an Angel" has over one million streams. Destiny Malibu recently performed multiple standing room only concerts at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and she will continue to film and release new episodes of her Destiny Malibu Podcast- a podcast aimed to speak to those dealing with mental health concerns like anxiety, depression and self-love. Destiny Malibu first appeared on Univision at the age of 5 singing with classmates and her mother, who was a popular Latin Artist. Destiny wrote her first song , "A million kisses" at the age 9 and at 17, she was signed as a songwriter to Burnett Music Group. Her love to share her music in person has led her to performing her own songs worldwide. Destiny is an American Idol alum and has since released 3 albums and 9 music videos. In 2023 she will be on the cover of Deluxe Version Magazine - Lake Las Vegas whose cover has been previously graced by artists like Olivia Newton John & Shania Twain. Destiny Malibu will also be releasing the title song of her podcast, "Say My Name", from her 4th and upcoming album in 2023. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #DestinyMalibu #SayMyName #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 Cookiee Kawaii over Zoom video! Viral Queer artist and genre-fluid enigma Cookiee Kawaii is back at it! The New Jersey-based artist teams up with Rocky Snyda for her release, "Let Me Rock". It's a sultry slow it down and then ever-so-slightly speed it up sort of hip-rockin' groove. Left right, left right. Let's get it… No rush, though. "Let Me Rock" is an invitation to feel every twist, turn, and tease of your wildest girl-on-girl fantasy. The track is part of Cookiee Kawaii's upcoming album Club Soda. Vol. 3 and immerses the listener in a euphoric world of seductive beats and velvety dipped sonics. Cookiee adds, the song is for, "people who love club music but want more of a R&B vibe." Her windswept vocals collide with a power-punching rap sequence for an intoxicating Jersey club meets R&B tinged banger that truly takes it over the top. Cookiee Kawaii has received high acclaim from Vogue, Fader, BET, Billboard, XXL, Okayplayer, Flaunt, and New York Post to name a few. With more than 2 million monthly listeners and 1.4 million followers on TikTok, Cookiee Kawaii's single follows her recent release "Pretty Girl" which was added at #1 on Spotify's Global Club Music, #7 on Spotify's New Music Friday Dance, along with Beast Mode Dance, Dance Rising, and This is Frequency. Cookiee Kawaii became known outside of New Jersey with the jittering, mattress-squeaking club track "Vibe" which went viral in 2019 and became even more popular the next year with TikTok users. Unrestricted by genre, the vocalist's stylistic range cuts across Jersey-club, R&B, and rap. The daughter of house DJs, Vanice Palmer was born into music and has been recording since the early 2010s. After she adopted her stage name, a display of her love for sweets and anime, she peeked above the underground New Jersey scene and now reaches club/dance fans across the globe! We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #CookieeKawaii #Vibe #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 Olay Noel over Zoom video! The Atlanta, Georgia native knew from a young age that she was destined to walk the catwalk, drawing heavy inspiration from Naomi Campbell. While earning her degree from Kennesaw State University, Olay took a trip to New York City and returned with a modeling contract from Wilhelmina Models, the world-renowned agency that has had such clients as Naomi Sims, Anjelica Huston, Beverly Johnson, Patti Hansen, and Whitney Houston among others. Despite facing adversity as a woman of color in the modeling industry, Olay has continued to book countless projects including Essence, Cosmopolitan, and L'Officiel. Upon her parents' advice, she has expanded her repertoire and started her own clothing and jewelry line with her sister that highlights the Black Diaspora, called MIANIK, which has been in business since 2019. Noel is excited to add singer-songwriter to her resume as she recently released her first single "Flowers". We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #OlayNoel #Flowers #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 DJ Topgun over Zoom video! We're pleased to introduce you to LA-via-Cleveland artist DJ Topgun - his fantastic new EP 'City of The Freaks' is available now and it's a true stormer of techno, house music, and old-school electro. The first single, "Fire," is a sizzling four-alarm stew of classic ass-shaking house music. Dark and sweaty vibes abound, this one brings the heat while providing the perfect intro to the DJ Topgun sound. Elsewhere, the self-titled opening track features vocals from singer, songwriter & musician KennyHoopla who documents the experience of living on the wild side of Los Angeles. "Scream" is a rubbery electro track with futuristic sound efx floating above the bass. "Outstanding" features rapper MadeinTYO, best known for his single "Uber Everywhere." The track moves along with MadeinTYO's vocals layered over a thick slice of ass-shaking bass. "Stranger Things" is the soundtrack to one of those quintessential "LA Nights," driving and electric with all sorts of crazy stuff going on in the periphery. The EP concludes with "We Make Noise," a bleepy electro-house tune that winds its way through the body. Now…go back to the beginning and play the entire EP again. The EP was inspired by Los Angeles, one of the world's cultural centers and a place known for the glitz and glamour with some rough edges. DJ Topgun's LA experience is at the center of the concept behind 'City of The Freaks.' "City of Freaks is the story of the encounters I've faced with people in the city of Los Angeles, living a false reality of pretending to be someone or something they're not." - DJ Topgun Being a part of multiple different scenes, DJ Topgun has collaborated with a diverse range of artists including Drippin So Pretty, Uno The Activist, Gab3, Kennyhoopla, Zelly Ocho, & more. Before kicking off his own solo project, Topgun was regularly opening for Lil Xan on tour. Topgun has also modeled for major brands such as Pleasures, Crocs, For Those Who Sin, Sonder, & more. When he's not making music you'll find him partaking in his other passion, skateboarding. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #DJTopgun #CityOfTheFreaks #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 She Is Jules over Zoom video! Through thoughtful reflection, rising songstress She Is Jules has created an infectious pop anthem for anyone struggling with mental health or any other chronic illness. Her captivating single, "Do Therapists?," is streaming now on all major platforms, a witty, pop-forward track raising the question, "do therapists need therapy because of their patients?" Therapists carry a lot of trauma on their shoulders, and this captivating perspective focuses on that internalized fear as She Is Jules asks "...does my therapist need therapy because of me?" The incredibly powerful attributes of this perspective create a conversation that many may have been too vulnerable to bring up. She Is Jules has an incredibly kind and compassionate air to her, and "Do Therapists?" captures her essence intertwined with flowing, vibrantly honest storytelling. "Do Therapists?" was co-written by Sam Bierman and Alexa Riesenberg. Bierman also doubled as the producer for this single, invigorating an already compelling song with masterfully crafted soundscapes. Jules has an incredible team when it comes to giving her visions and dreams a voice. She is inspired by artists like Taylor Swift, Julia Michaels, and Halsey; their raw, authentic storytelling and writing abilities inspire artists like Jules to share truly thought-provoking stories that listeners of any genre can relate to. She Is Jules is a knockout songwriter as a result of her straightforward, authentic approach to music which allows her to meet listeners as she is. She is dedicated to creating a space where listeners are able to enjoy her music and feel safe being their true empathic selves through every chapter life has to offer. More about She Is Jules: From acoustic pop to electronic dance music, She Is Jules does it all - yet her brut tone and etherial songwriting remains a voice that you won't forget. Starting at the young age of 8, Julianna Pollifrone picked up a guitar and started her journey to becoming an artist. Her voice can be heard throughout songs all around the world; amassing over +113 million streams on Spotify alone. The singer is widely known for her vocals on the iconic cover of "Mad World" released by Timmy Trumpet and Gabry Ponte. She does all this while writing, singing, and vocal producing her own songs. The Bay Area raised musician continues to storytell through her songwriting in collaboration as well as her own originals she plans to release in 2023. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #SheIsJules #DoTherapists #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 Deep Al Brindle over Zoom video! Countless hours playing music as friends progressed to songs built by bandmates; Alastair Wilson and Diego Castellanos became Deep Al Brindle and released their first single, "Ctrl V," in late 2019. They released two more singles before signing to Tooth & Nail Records, where their debut EP released in Summer 2021. The EP, No Rush, No Curfew, is a soft and bright tribute to art itself. Deep Al Brindle expose the relationship between sound and color, hearing and feeling, and movement and memory with visuals that accompany each song. The cinematic experience emotes themes of nostalgia, joy, and community. Wilson's affinity for '90s rock and Castellanos' appreciation for '80s pop is evident in the project's vintage, electronic sound. Friends first and bandmates second, Deep Al Brindle has no agenda other than to create what feels good in the moment. The ease and honesty of each track and visual promote their motive: to make the kind of art they want to experience. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #DeepAlBrindle #LateNightEarlyMorning #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 Onicks over Zoom video! LA-based singer, songwriter, and sinister-pop performance artist, ONICKS (they/them), is paying homage to Britney Spears with their first release of 2023, "Toxic." An iconic song that's already very dark and sexy, ONICKS was determined to recreate it with their own vision. ONICKS elaborates; "I studied many iconic hits from the 80's in order to get my accent as authentic as possible. My producer Jakaval (Jordie Arrieta) created the PERFECT ONICKS meets the 80's track. We made sure to use some of Britney's signature musical accents throughout, while also recreating this song to be even darker than the original, in true ONICKS fashion." Following the success of their previous singles "No Problems" and "Illuminati," which is now sitting at almost 2.5M streams; "Toxic" came to fruition when Streamy Award Winner Brandon Rogers asked ONICKS to create a cover for his new YouTube series, "Bryce." In addition, Brandon will be co-starring, directing and producing the upcoming music video for "Toxic" for the first time in his career. ONICKS; an artist who has emerged from the well of despair to bring hope to those that are on the same or parallel journeys. Being a strong voice for others to receive inspiration from has always been a shining light throughout any project ONICKS takes on. Merging the worlds of Electropop, Alternative R&B, Trap, and Pop to form their own genre coined: "Sinister-POP" - they are defining a new sound featuring raw and mesmerizing lyrics which appeal to all generations, sexualities, genders, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. "Blurring the lines between masculine and feminine is my entire DNA. I don't make music for "he, she, straight, gay, etc"...I make music that any human can sing for themselves" ONICKS states. Growing up in California and Colorado, ONICKS was influenced by artists such as Lana Del Rey, Prince, Michael Jackson, Banks, The Weeknd, Bob Marley, Rihanna, and Stromae; each playing a transformative role in their development. The femininity of Prince, the hypnotizing writing style of Lana Del Rey, the bluntness of The Weeknd, and the visual chameleon that is Rihanna led ONICKS to where they are now. However, the narrative of their life took a tragic turn as ONICKS succumbed to the temptation of hard drugs at an early age. Rejected by the mainstream music scene at 19 because they were not yet a fully "recognized" artist, and struggling with their sexuality, femininity, and image; they were fuelled by the desire to escape their personal circumstance. Drugs offered a false reality of hope and survival, but it was music that saved their soul. It offered ONICKS the emotional strength to change their life as they were battling with anxiety, depression, and addiction. Now, after experimenting with countless genres, a true realized artist arises from the ashes of their own self-destruction. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Onicks #Toxic #lgbtq #lgbtqa #Pride #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/