We had the pleasure of interviewing Bobbi Storm over Zoom video!Inspirational R&B and Hip-Hop artist Bobbi Storm is one of the industry's top artists to watch in 2024. Starting her music career as a corporate wedding singer, Bobbi is poised for a promising future, highlighted by her top charting debut single "We Can’t Forget Him" which hit 1 million views on YouTube in less than three weeks and rose to Number 1 on Billboard's Gospel chart. The remix features singer-songwriter and chart-topping producer Fridayy and New York Rapper, songwriter and actress, DreamDoll.Bobbi Storm had two features on Maverick City Music’s Grammy Nominated “Maverick Way Complete” album and is preparing to release new music in 2024. She will make her National TV debut as a featured performer on the upcoming Urban One Honors, which will premiere Sunday, February 25th on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV.Bobbi's musical influences are a blend of legends, from her hometown of Detroit's Motown heroes to Mariah Carey, Minnie Riperton, Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Pink, Whitney Houston, Destiny's Child, Marvin Gaye, Al Green and Michael Jackson. Bobbi is also inspired by Inspirational/Gospel artists such as Maverick City, Kierra Sheard, Todd Dulaney and many more. These influences have shaped her distinctive sound and style.Bobbi launched her unique #holymix series at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Posting her mixes on social media has attracted the ears of fans and music artists alike, garnering the attention of her now label home TRIBL Records. Led by the Holy Spirit, Bobbi found that popular radio hits could be transformed into songs that glorify the Kingdom of God. Notable mixes include inspirational adaptations of popular hits, like “Hrs and Hrs" by Muni Long and "Wait For You" by Drake and Future. Most recently she did Holy mixes for Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers” and “Snooze” by SZA, as well as the current viral track "Made For Me" by Muni Long.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #BobbiStorm #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Gossip over Zoom video!Indie-pop rebels Gossip have made a triumphant return with their highly anticipated Album, Real Power, marking their first album in over a decade. Alongside the album comes focus track "Give It Up For Love," via Ultra Records/Sony Music Entertainment.The album marks a reunion with acclaimed producer Rick Rubin, who helmed the band’s pivotal 2009 album Music For Men. At the coaxing of Rubin, the band started recording in 2019 after completing a tour for the ten-year anniversary of Music For Men. Recorded at Rubin’s home studio in Kauai, the process was temporarily halted by the pandemic and resumed when restrictions lifted. The result is an 11-track testament to the galvanizing might of music, the liberating joy of creative expression, and the profound power of chosen family amidst collective and personal upheavals. "Real Power" not only marks a new chapter of maturity and purpose for the trio but also showcases Gossip's characteristic blend of sonic diversity, spanning from propulsive rock to jubilant disco, and delving into a rich tapestry of emotions that encompass the full spectrum of the human experience.Highlights on Real Power include the invigorating “Real Power,” lauded by Billboard for its “infectious melodies and stratospheric vocals,” along with the first single and blissful pop classic “Crazy Again,” praised by Consequence for its “dazzling production and radiant hooks.”A multi-platinum selling band, Gossip have sold over 10 million records worldwide a nd are one of Indie Rock’s most exciting acts from the early 21st century. Gossip consists of vocalist Beth Ditto, guitarist Nathan "Brace Paine" Howdeshell and drummer Hannah Blilie. The band’s 2016 breakout studio album, Standing In The Way Of Control, reached #1 on UK Indie chart (certified Gold) and solidified the band as a dynamic force in the music scene.“Standing In The Way Of Control,” the album’s battle-cry title track, is a queer anthem written in response to U.S. government’s proposition to define marriage and exclude homosexuals. The band achieved multiplatinum success with their follow up Music For Men, certified 2x platinum in Germany and France, 1x platinum in Australia and Switzerland with sales in excess of 1.5m copies. Gossip is renowned for their high energy live performances and have delivered incredible sets at some of the world’s biggest festivals such as Glastonbury, Coachella, Pukkelpop Festival and most recently a triumphant headline set at BBC 6 Music Festival.The band's first U.S. festival performance following the release of Real Power will be at Just Like Heaven in Pasadena, CA on May 18th.For information on upcoming tour dates, visit: https://www.bethditto.comWe want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Gossip #BethDitto #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

We had the pleasure of interviewing John Smith over Zoom video!Though he was dubbed the future of folk music by Pentangle’s John Renbourn, singer-songwriter John Smith’s unique synthesis of styles puts him halfway across the Atlantic. He once made an album driving round the Deep South, recording out of the boot of his car; but his new record The Living Kindis the real masterpiece in American atmospherics – a true musician’s record, produced by Joe Henry, the man responsible for some of the subtlest Americana of recent times.At the start of 2022 they cooked up the idea for an intimate record together – “an acoustic album that sounded like Spirit of Eden”, Smith explains, referencing Talk Talk’s 1988 classic. Along with John Martyn’s Solid Air and Joni Mitchell’s electro-acoustic odyssey Hejira, it was one of the three creative inspirations for The Living Kind.Like Hejira, the new album is a cohesive song-cycle that seems to be cast in one rich tone-colour, one powerful mood. At the start of the Covid pandemic, Smith’s family suffered a cluster of personal crises in the space of three months. His mother began radiotherapy for breast cancer, his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and his wife lost a pregnancy which also endangered her life. The couple, who have a young daughter, sold their house in Sussex and relocated his parents from Spain to a new home, for treatment. After that, as he sings in his first single The World Turns, Smith had to “find a new way to feel”.Most of the songs were written in the space of just two months over Christmas last year: The Living Kind is an album made after, not in the midst, of a period of personal turmoil. It gets you right in the chest – the opener,Candle, captures the overwhelming strain of his father’s diagnosis – but in its self-possession and curious positivity it feels like the culmination of many personal evolutions.The Living Kind owes much of its precision and confidence to its unique recording circumstances: it was cut over just four days in February 2023, in Joe Henry’s remote home in Harpswell, Maine. With temperatures dropping to -25 outside, the band – a tight trio consisting of Henry’s son Levon and bassist Ross Gallagher – didn’t leave the house at all. You can hear the closeness, darkness and warmth in the new songs – the hunkeredness, the cocoon.It was the first live recording made in Joe’s new “music room”, a space above the garage, and cutting a record there was a leap of faith as it was completely un-soundproofed: “if a truck came by, you’d have to stop recording”.But Henry’s organic and spontaneous way of working has revolutionized Smith’s own. Writing on his 1963 Martin and a new Mulecaster steel guitar, Smith tends to be led where his instrument takes him. He’s always played acoustic guitars with pickups inside, and enhances the rich, three-dimensional sounds with an EBow: a vibrating magnet held above a guitar string, which produces a theremin-like wail.The Living Kind is an album from someone lucky enough to have the gift of music to help put life’s greatest challenges into some kind of perspective: “I do feel without my guitar and without song-writing I would have lost my mind, many times” Smith says. Henry detected something new in his singing, a lack of self-consciousness, closer to live performance than he had ever heard him in the studio.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #SHAED #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

SHAED, the genre-defying band, discusses their upcoming album 'Spinning Out' and the emotional journey behind their new single 'Rocket in the Sky.' They share insights into their organic music production process and the personal inspirations that fuel their creativity. From family influences to advice on songwriting, SHAED offers a glimpse into their unique musical journey.

Rising pop star Zach Hood opens up about his emotional single 'how to change a tire' inspired by his dad leaving. He shares personal struggles, including missing out on parental guidance, learning from life lessons, and a touching memory with his brother. The podcast delves into his musical journey, viral success on TikTok, and the challenges of relocating for a music career while navigating family dynamics and emotional songwriting.

New Zealand reggae band L.A.B. discusses their latest album after a long recording process. They talk about their evolving sound, touring experiences, and the challenges of balancing studio time with live performances. The band shares insights into their music journey, their growth in popularity, and the integration of horns and strings into their music. They also offer advice for aspiring artists on self-care and longevity in the industry.

Kill The Lights members Moose, Jay, James, Jordan, and Travis discuss forming the band despite physical distance, their album 'Death Melodies', pandemic challenges, remote collaboration, tour plans, sobriety, and nostalgic recollections. Moose shares insights on transitioning from guitar to drums and their uncontainable chemistry.

Bokassa, a diverse power trio, discusses their new album 'All Out of Dreams' showcasing a mix of rock styles. They focus on creating distinct sounds for each record, delving into 90s metal influences. The band shares insights on their rise to fame, including Metallica's endorsement, and the significance of catchy hooks in music. Listeners also learn about their creative process, recording dynamics, and challenges faced in the industry.

Reconciler, a band from Atlanta, GA, discusses their debut LP, pandemic challenges, and upcoming sophomore album. They share insights on their musical journey, family roots, and the evolution of their sound. The podcast also delves into their unique approach to album cover painting, excitement for European shows, and advice on success in the music industry.

Keith Wallen, BREAKING BENJAMIN guitarist talks about his upcoming solo album 'Infinity Now' and shares insights into his influences from '80s and '90s rock music. He explores his journey as a songwriter, collaborating with other artists, and the creative process behind his music. The podcast also delves into his experiences with psychedelics, navigating a solo career in the digital age, and his excitement for upcoming releases.