Bringin' it Backwards

We had the pleasure of interviewing Settle Your Scores over Zoom video! SETTLE YOUR SCORES Announce New LP 'Retrofit' To Be Released on August 20 via Mutant League Records "Retrofit" is the upcoming full-length album from Cincinnati punkers Settle Your Scores. Set for release on August 20 via Mutant League Records, the LP signals a return to their roots, as the band reunited with producer Nick Ingram at Capital House Studio (Hawthorne Heights) who previously recorded their debut album. The band is unveiling a new single and music video for the album's lead track "Meant For Misery" which is now streaming everywhere. Settle Your Scores says, "An incredible amount of blood, sweat, and tears (mostly tears) went into making this record. It's by far our strongest, most polished work yet and we're eager to share it with the world."Recently featured on Alternative Press' list of "10 Next-Gen Pop-Punk Bands Who Will Transport You Back To The 2000's", Settle Your Scores offers a fresh take on a sound that is brimming with nostalgic sensibility. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #SettleYourScores #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 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 Jim Fairchild and Jacob Snider of Small Isles over Zoom video! The new instrumental project of guitarist Jim Fairchild (Grandaddy / Modest Mouse / All Smiles) and songwriter/composer Jacob Snider (named Best New Artist by NPR-affiliate WXPN-Philadelphia), Small Isles inhabits a rare hypnotic twilight between motion picture music and incandescent cosmic folk. At once a love letter to film soundtracks and a meditative balm for our troubled times, 'The Valley, The Mountains, The Sea' was recorded by Fairchild on a bare-bones mobile rig while on tour with Modest Mouse, in the cracks of time between soundchecks and performances, from city to city, in darkened hotel rooms and over-lit backstage dressing rooms, giving the album a sense of intimacy, of stolen time and weary after-show solitude. Playfully conceived as an imaginary score to an imaginary film in the spirit of the 90s sleeper classic 'The Ice Storm', the album is cinematic in a homespun way, at times recalling the innovative film music of Hildur Gudnadottir and Oneohtrix Point Never telescoped through a back porch Sigur Ros or the delicate cobwebs of barely-there slowcore Americana. A linchpin track off the album, 'Life At One' is imprinted by Snider's chorale-like humming and an emotionally riveting video by animator Riley Thompson. In the words of Fairchild, "It's one of the first songs that we worked on together and became the spiritual center for the album. I wrote the central musical themes and once Jacob's voice entered the picture, providing the autumnal glow, the song became what it was supposed to, and pointed the way to so much more music." About the beautifully evocative video, Fairchild had this to say, "I had this vague concept of a person facing down their mortality and then finding redemption and purpose. Where Riley took the song was beyond what I'd hoped for. It is heartbreaking in the best possible way, without becoming didactic. He is also making a chopped and screwed version of the video which will serve as a chaptered visual accompaniment for the whole album. Riley's work brought the whole album to life in a way I'd hoped for but couldn't have imagined." Small Isles will be playing select shows later in 2021. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #SmallIsles #Grandaddy #ModestMouse #AllSmiles #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 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 Susan Hickman over Zoom video! Determination and passion paint the walls of country artist Susan Hickman's life, causing fans to recognize these vibrant traits undeniably inspire the way she crafts her music. While these are characteristics most acquire as they mature, they seem to be inherent in Hickman's ethereal essence. At only the age of five she began playing piano and added violin lessons as well a few short years later. As if two instruments wasn't enough for a young Hickman to handle, at the age of twenty-one, she began teaching herself to play guitar in the living room of her family home in Atascocita, Texas. Hickman finds a unique way to connect her own voice with the instruments she surrounds herself with and has the ability to create melodies which are very much "Louder Than Words". At only 12 with no previous experience other than playing and singing in church, Hickman scoured the Yellow Pages for every talent agency in the Houston area and then went on to travel across the country to pursue her dreams. Upon recollecting her journey the first few years Hickman is quick to refer to her mother as a saint from the long business trips to sitting at her shows in the honky-tonks during the early hours of the morning. In 2010, Susan was named CMA Close Up Who New To Watch In 2010 and has mastered the art of live performances. Hickman's energy, can-do attitude, and not to mention her music has allowed her to captivate audiences with various large scale acts such as Miranda Lambert, Jo Dee Messina, Shenandoah, Dean Dillon, Robert Earl Keen & Daryle Singletary. While 2010 was a pivotal year for Hickman it also proved to be a difficult one as well, she relied heavily upon her determination and positive attitude. Because she was playing guitar and singing nearly 10 hours a day between rehearsals and shows, Hickman was left having to get two surgeries. But if you've learned one thing about this performance powerhouse, it's that nothing will stop her mind from taking her where she needs to go, not even her own body. Her injuries did not stop her from developing quite a following in the U.S. and Europe. Susan has played through her pain and entertained audiences at Nashville's renowned CMA Music Festival and even at France's 23rd Annual Country Rendez-Vous Festival. Not to mention winning Texas CMA Female Vocalist of The Year 2015. As Hickman reflects on her gypsy lifestyle she shares she has done a lot of soul searching. She has taken time to discover herself as a person and then as an artist, though she cleverly mentions they often fight with one another. Only in her thirties, Hickman seems wise beyond her years and has a bright career ahead of her. She is a strong role model for women everywhere, showing them anything is possible when you live out your story with a strong will and a big heart. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #SusanHickman #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 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 CatieTurner over Zoom video! Acclaimed singer-songwriter Catie Turner has unveiled her eagerly awaited Atlantic Records debut EP, HEARTBROKEN AND MILKING IT, available now! A true labor of self-love, Heartbroken and Milking It features intimate and inventive pop tracks "Love On The Moon" and "Play God" as well as the boldly confessional bop, "Therapy." Beloved for her potent, personal lyricism and soulful vocals, Catie Turner is a uniquely gifted singer and writer whose offbeat charm and tongue-in-cheek songcraft has now drawn over 70 million global streams and counting. Catie first began writing songs and playing guitar in her hometown of Langhorne, PA, providing her a means to cope with the myriad pressures placed upon young women. The 20-year-old artist captured national attention in 2018 as one of the standout stars of ABC's American Idol, kicking off the season with a stunning audition performance of her own extraordinary composition, "21st Century Machine," immediately winning over judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Katy Perry, who applauded her a "genius songwriter." 2019 brought her remarkable solo debut EP, THE SAD VEGAN, highlighted by the moving pop anthem "Prom Queen." The track, which exploded across all platforms, was named one of TIME's "5 Songs You Need To Listen To This Week," and landed Catie a spot on Idolator's "On The Verge: 40 Artists To Watch In 2020." Heartbroken and Milking It follows a string of increasingly well received releases including last year's "One Day." The track arrived alongside an exclusive premiere and interview with Turner on Philadelphia's WPVI-TV/6ABC and was quickly met with applause from such national outlets as American Songwriter, which wrote, "'One Day' is an elegant, clear example of how Turner's down-to-earth feelings and every day experiences haven't gotten lost in favor of topics or sounds that are more aggressive, trendy, or edgy, solely to surprise the millions now listening and watching." Catie – who made a surprise return to American Idol earlier this year (watch it HERE) – also recently launched Friends Without Benefits, a new podcast covering the latest in entertainment, celebrity news, and what it's like living in a dysfunctional household with her co-hosts Ryan Temple and Elizabeth Lerch. Friends Without Benefits is available now across all podcast providers HERE. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #CatieTurner #AmericanIdol #Therapy #FriendsWithoutBenefits #HeartbrokenAndMilkingIt #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 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 Roc Kartel over Zoom video! Jabari Gibbons, professionally known as Roc Kartel is a Hip Hop Artist, Songwriter with a sound so unique he has the ability to demand the attention of listeners. Currently residing in Los Angeles the Prince George's County, Maryland native became popular in his hometown (DMV) for his 2014 local hit song 'Panama' which received consistent spins and local buzz. Influenced by acts such as Michael Jackson, Dr. Dre, Bushwick Bill, Nas and many more have managed to reach fans across the US. Infused with musical passion at a young age, In 2011 Kartel decided to pursue a full time music career. He released a music video for his successful song 'Real Woman' in January 2017, since the release it managed to capture over 33k in streams across major music platforms, he also caught the attention of a few popular media blogs. In 2018, Kartel relocated to LA he described it as "a change that needed to be done, new insights, new inspiration". In 2020, Roc Kartel released his new Ep Time is Now as he describes the story behind the title " Tomorrow ain't promised so I live for today, Time is Now." Following up on his 2020 campaign Kartel released his new single "Stop Losing" which premiered on Hiphopsince1987 on Oct. 30, Kartel then released Time is Now 2 Ep to close out a very strong 2020 campaign. Currently, on a street performance Tour Kartel is ready to make 2021 an even stronger year, In April he released his new single "High Road" which marked his first release of 2021. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #RocKartel #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 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 Authority Zero over Zoom video! Authority Zero has announced dates for their Ollie Ollie Oxen Free North American Tour, which kicks off this Fall. The tour begins on October 29 in Yuma, AZ, and runs through February 5th. The band will be out in support of their 8th studio LP, the recently released 'Ollie Ollie Oxen Free.' The 13-track album was recorded by Cameron Webb (Sum 41, Pennywise, A Day to Remember, Motörhead, Megadeth) and features guest appearances by Jim Lindberg (Pennywise) and Iagri Shuhei (HEY-SMITH). Authority Zero celebrated the release of the new record with a hometown show at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ last weekend and are now eager to get back out on tour to play for audiences around the country. Frontman Jason Devore says, "Words cannot describe the excitement we all collectively feel as a group to get back on the road and stage to perform. It's not only for the fans but for us as a collective. We all need this. It's a release most all of us haven't had in quite some time and are looking so forward to getting back out and making some noise with our new album push. It will be our first time on tour since February of 2021 when the pandemic started to arise. The time has come and let's get rad." We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #JasonDevore #AuthorityZero #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 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 Kendra & the Bunnies over Zoom video! Kendra Muecke of Kendra & the Bunnies Music is a freestyle folk and pop rock artist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. Her style heavily utilizes the element of storytelling through song, painting a creative experience for the listener. Atop her numerous releases, she is a Grammy voting member. ​ Kendra Muecke is a singer/songwriter, writer, actress, and published author from Houston, TX based now in Los Angeles, CA. She performs under the stage name "Kendra & the Bunnies", as a psychedelic folk rock Americana and spoken word artist. "Kendra & the Bunnies" performs both as a full band and as a solo acoustic act. Her style heavily utilizes the element of storytelling through song, painting a creative experience for the listener. She has released four albums, charted globally at #8 on the digital radio charts (between Dua Lipa at #7 & Miley Cyrus at #9), published two books, writes for several online music magazines, is SAG-Aftra Eligible, and tours nationally. In 2021, Kendra was invited to join the GRAMMYS Recording Academy as a voting member, and she was nominated for 3 indie Josie Awards including: Best Artist of the Year (Multi-Genre), Best Song of the Year (Self Love Proclamation), and Best Music Video of the Year (Self Love). She was also nominated for a 2021 International Singer-Songwriter Association Award. You can read more about Kendra's music and writing in over 100 publications such as JamBase, Relix Magazine, Live for Live Music, Denver Westword, Houston CityBook, Grateful Web, Getty Images, Shakedown News, The Hollywood Digest, Indie Pulse Music, and more. ​ Kendra has also worked under contract with The Orchard (Sony Music Group) for the distribution of her single, "Silent Sleeper", and in 2020, Kendra signed a non-exclusive sync licensing deal with SoStereo. Kendra's next album release is a 15 track album titled "of Consideration". It was recorded at the infamous Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco with Trent Berry at Dreamrack Studios. The Grateful Dead, CCR, Jefferson Airplane (Kendra's fav), Tupac & more have recorded at Hyde Street. The artists featured on this album are: Kendra Muecke (lead vocals, guitar, piano, songwriting), Trent Berry (lead electric, acoustic guitar, bass, synth, production), Troy Berry (drums), Giuseppe Pinto (keyboard), Blake Ritterman (drums), Bob Menacho (bass), and Hermann Lara (alto saxophone, bass clarinet). ​ In May 2021, Kendra & the Bunnies plans to record with producer, songwriter, artist, and Grammy Recording Academy member Justine Blazer at Ten7Teen Studios in Nashville, TN. Featured in Kendra's current music catalog are notable artists: Evan Hutchings (Drums, Keith Urban), Brian Allen (Bass, Dave Cobb), Tim Galloway (Acoustic Guitar, Chris Janson), Justin Ostrander (Electric Guitar, Sam Hunt), Billy Justineau (Keys, Eric Church), Smith Curry (Pedal Steel, Taylor Swift), Marcus Rezak (Electric Guitar, Shred is Dead, Supernatural Beings), Garret Morris (Drums, Universe Peoples, former The Higgs), Jes Music (Electric Guitar, Jes Music), All Shapes (Production, Nervous Vulpis), Gene Freeman (Production, The Machine Shop ATX), Caleb Fisher (Production, Farmland Studios), Travis Humbert (Editing, Production), Matt Dolan, Untrue Sounds (Producer from Hungary), Lou Molitch (Electric Guitar & Bass), and Justine Blazer (Production, Backup Vox, Ten7Teen Studios). We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Kendra&TheBunnies #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 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 Aisha Noel over Zoom video! Aisha Noel is a multitalented singer, songwriter, and performer of Pop Soca music. Born in the twin island of Trinidad and Tobago, she is emerging as one of the hottest new voices on the local music scene. Aisha Noel describes her music as Pop Soca - a fusion of Soca, Pop and Caribbean sounds. The artist welcomes innovation and brings a contemporary sound to traditional Soca music. Her unique vocal styling appeals to fans both locally and internationally. "I want to uplift the art form with messages of love, celebration, and positivity" she points out. "For me, it's about connecting to people's emotions and making them feel good. It's not just about me, it's about us." To date Aisha Noel has released five productions, 'Nobody be Safe', 'Soca Fever', 'Lifestyle', 'One Dance', and "Sign Your Name'. She has also cowritten for various artists such as Machel Montano and Nailah Blackman. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #AishaNoel #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 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 Old Sea Brigade over Zoom video! Life happens between all of the changes around us. We adapt to the ebbs and flows in our environment and ultimately grow in the middle of major milestones. Old Sea Brigade documents the space between those changes in his songs. Atlanta-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Ben Cramer captures anxiety, nostalgia, confusion, love, loss, and, ultimately, hope in tender true-life snapshots colored by folk eloquence, Americana bliss, rock energy, and country heart. He welcomes everyone to flip through those snapshots on his 2021 second full-length offering, Motivational Speaking [Nettwerk] Like any timeless scrapbook, the album evolved as a living and breathing entity over the course of the past two years. Before that, Ben initially debuted Old Sea Brigade in 2015 with his self-titled independent debut EP. It yielded "Love Brought Weight," which gathered over 41 million Spotify streams and counting. After the Cover My Own EP and Songs for the Holidays EP, he unveiled his 2019 full-length debut, Ode To A Friend. He garnered praise from Boston Globe, UPROXX, Glide, and No Depression and hit the road with Julian Baker, Joseph, Lewis Watson, and Luke Sital-Singh. He developed undeniable chemistry with Luke that carried over to the studio as they teamed up on the collaborative All the Ways You Sing in the Dark EP. With both musicians off the road due to the Global Pandemic, they chose to unveil the project in 2020, and it generated nearly 3 million streams in the span of a few months. In addition to acclaim from American Songwriter, Atwood Magazine claimed, "Old Sea Brigade and Luke Sital-Singh have struck gold on their soulfully soothing new EP." Simultaneously, Ben had been working diligently on Motivational Speaking with his longtime production partner Owen Lewis [Banners, Maddie Medley] as well as various collaborators such as bassist Eli Beaird [James Bay, Shawn Mendes], drummers Will Sayles [Norah Jones, Drew Holcomb] and Julian Dorio [Eagles of Death Metal, The Whigs], guitarist Kris Donegan [Third Eye Blind, Kelsea Ballerini] and Glenn Duncan [Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Mark Knopfler] on dobro, banjo, and bouzouki. As the world shutdown, Ben took advantage of the downtime to perfect these twelve tracks. He initially teased the album earlier this year with "Caroline," where delicate strumming and strings conjure a gorgeous daydream. He'll kick off 2021 with the single "Day By Day." A kinetically steady beat from Julian Dorio [Eagles of Death Metal, The Whigs] courses underneath a nimble riff as his full-bodied delivery gallops towards a floating hook, "I think of you growing old and it breaks my heart." Conceived as his first composition during the COVID-19 quarantine, "American Impressions" conjures up a "fantasy of living the 'California Dream' with someone" over sunny acoustic strumming and ethereal overtones. Co-written with Sital-Sing over ZOOM, "Mirror Moon" offsets lush electric guitar with a chantable refrain. Lyrically, it's a reminder to myself, 'Don't get too comfortable'. On the record, I speak on building roots. Some of these roots are tied to relationships, some are tied to places you live. 'Mirror Moon' explores building roots and the effect change has on them. Metaphorically speaking, you look at the moon and expect it to be there. It's the same as when you're in a relationship and have people you can count on. What happens when that splits in two?" Strains of mellotron swell through "Salt," which maintains the distinction of being "the first Old Sea Brigade song to feature banjo." Meanwhile, "How It Works" relays the story of a snarky industry encounter with a gleeful grin. In the end, Motivational Speaking collates the kind of memories and feelings we all could use a little more of right now. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #OldSeaBrigade #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 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 BabyJake over Zoom video! Bound to be a staple on your summer playlists, alternative singer, songwriter, and producer BabyJakedrops his latest single "Daddy's Coming Home". On "Daddy's Coming Home," BabyJake goes full-on outlaw rockstar. His wild delivery rings out with grit and gusto on the guitar-laden banger. In the accompanying music video, BabyJakerescues a damsel-in-distress (from an airstream) and concocts a revenge plot against her father. The outright rowdy visual sets the tone for the forthcoming debut album from the Gold-Certifiedrising star. Of the song, BabyJake says, "I wrote & produced ['Daddy's Coming Home'] with Danny Shyman, who I did most of this album with. I've been listening to a lot of classic rock and just really wanted to make a rock & roll record. I started on the guitar and the lyric 'Daddy's coming home...' and we just built from there. It's by far my favorite record I've released so far, and I think a good example of where I'm headed as an artist." Earlier this spring, BabyJake released his singles"Do I Fit In Your Shoes?" and "Funny Thing About Love" with BipolarSunshine, which were praised by Billboard, V Magazine, TMRW Magazine, American Songwriter, and more. The singles followed his 2020 debut EP Don't give me problems, give me wine hailed by critics and fans alike. The seven-song genre-blurring EPfeatureshis single "Head In The Clouds" and was acclaimed by Notion, The Line Of Best Fit, Ones To Watch, This Song Is Sick, Lyrical Lemonade, and more. Wonderland stated, "Few artists are able to bounce so seamlessly from genre to genre than BabyJake," while Flauntproclaimed, "BabyJake is on his way to superstardom."Earlier this year, BabyJake teamed up with Louis The Child on "Somewhere Else." Stay tuned for more music and news to come from BabyJake this summer! ABOUT BABYJAKE Jake Herring, aka BabyJake, first picked up the guitar when he was eight years old. Growing up in Fort Myers FL, he constantly juggled his deep love of classic rock and guitars with an enthusiasm for sports and partying with his friends. For solace, Herring often turned to his dad's folk records, favoring the low-key contemplative sounds that resonated with the sense of alienation that he was feeling. Though he maybe wasn't conscious of it at the time, Herring was priming himself to be a sort of musical chameleon. Well versed in the building blocks of rock music, the intimacy of folk, and with an innate understanding of the rap and pop music he grew up around, he was constructing a well of disparate influences to draw from when he eventually made a serious go at a music career. After his freshman year of college, Herring dropped out and started writing songs as often as he could. Debuting as BabyJake in 2019, his Gold-Certified single "Cigarettes on Patios" topped global viral charts and has accumulated over 100 million streams to date. Despite the global pandemic changing original plans for 2020, BabyJake kept the momentum going with a seven-song debut EP, Don't give me problems, give me wine, which Lyrical Lemonade acclaimed, "an exceptional project." On the heels of its success, BabyJake sets the stage for his debut album with his latest singles "Do I Fit In Your Shoes?" and "Funny Thing About Love". We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #BabyJake #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/