Joy Sounds: Music You Need To Know

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Joy Sounds Daily Shot: Roscoe & Etta May 26, 2020

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Meet Anna Schulze and Maia Sharp of Roscoe & Etta and hear a live performance of their song, "Burn," from the Joy Sounds studio.

Joy Sounds Daily Shot: Zac Clark May 25, 2020

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Get to know Zac Clark as he performs his song, "Simple Touch," live from the Joy Sounds studio.

51. Chelsea Williams May 20, 2020

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Chelsea Williams has paid her dues. After many years and hundreds of hours busking on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, one day the owner of Blue Élan records asked her if she wanted “to make the record of her dreams.” Fast forward and Chelsea Williams is now celebrating the release of her latest album, Beautiful & Strange - a dreamy collection of winding stories set against lush sonics produced by her musician husband, Ross Garren. Chelsea talks about her affinity for odd and unusual instruments such as the musical saw and toy piano which both make appearances on the record. During the show, Chelsea performs three songs from her record, the title track “Beautiful & Strange,” “Dust,” and “Wasted.” Chelsea is also doing a series Instagram livestream performances – so, be sure to follow her @chelseawilliamsmusic.

50. Edoheart May 13, 2020

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Edoheart is an artist with no boundaries. Brooklyn based, Nigerian born, Edoheart is a poet, Butoh dancer, and global/experimental pop artist that has created a truly unique artistic expression. Her current self-produced EP, For The Love, is a balance of meticulously carved sonics with spontaneous, improvised layers that capture an emotion in the moment. During this episode, we hear three songs from her EP – “Rogie,” “Seasaw,” and “Original Sufferhead.” Follow Edoheart @edoheart

The 2020 USC Thornton Music Production Program Graduating Class May 11, 2020

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In its fifth year, the Music Production Program at USC Thornton is already making waves by developing producers who have received significant placements, syncs, awards and record cuts. In this episode, we feature members of the graduating class of 2020 from the Music Production Program. We talk with and hear music from graduating seniors Cyrus Elia (@cyruselia), Maahir Shah, aka 5önikk, (@maahir056) and Elon Wertman (@elon.wertman). We also talk with the Chair of the Music Production Program, Prof. Rick Schmunk along with faculty members Sean Holt and Michael Smidi Smith. Check it out and help celebrate the accomplishments of these graduates! For more information about the USC Thornton Music Production Program, visit www.usc.edu/music.

49. Lara Johnston May 06, 2020

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Lara Johnston was born for this. Being raised in a musical family (her father is Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Tom Johnston, founding member of the Doobie Brothers) one would think her powerhouse vocal style came entirely naturally. While there is no doubt it helped, Lara has never taken anything for granted and is one of the hardest working singers in the business. A devoted scholar of music, Lara is constantly learning and studying the great singers and songwriters always looking to understand more about the craft and to make it her own. Lara feels equally at home as the featured artist taking center stage or as a background vocalist for legendary artists such as Don Henley. During this episode, Lara performs three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio: “Superpower,” “Happy For You,” and “Spacey.” Follow Lara @larajohnston

48. LILO Apr 29, 2020

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LILO keeps reinventing themselves. Vocalist, Lisa Olivant and bassist/producer, George Lawton, first met as students and formed LILO while attending the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England. At first, LILO developed a very band oriented sound. But, LILO were forced to change their approach during a four-month study abroad trip to Los Angeles where the duo found they had to become self-sufficient in their music making without a band. While in Los Angeles, new inspiration came from intensive coursework in songwriting and production that sent the group towards a more produced, track heavy sound in their performances. Finding that the pendulum may have swung too far towards the electronic track based performances – LILO now strikes a new balance in their sound with their band mates. During this episode, LILOperforms three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio: “Heroine,” “Breathing Under Water,” and “Space Talk.” Follow LILO @_lilomusic_

Joy Sounds Spotlight - Part I: The 2020 USC Thornton Popular Music Graduating Class Apr 27, 2020

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Part I: The USC Thornton Popular Music Program Graduating Class of 2020 is an extraordinarily talented group of artists who are poised to take on the music world. In this two part episode, we’ll get to know some of these graduates, hear their music and celebrate their upcoming graduation! During Part I, we feature seniors Jack Ingram (@_j_ingram), Tehillah Alphonso (@iamtehillah), Mason Summit (@masonsummit), Jared Cvetich (@jaredcvetich) and Kate Grahn (@kate_grahn). We’ll also talk with Patrice Rushen, Chair of the Popular Music program to hear her perspective on the program and on this graduating class. For more information about the USC Thornton Popular Music Program follow them @uscpopularmusic or visit www.usc.edu/music

Joy Sounds Spotlight - Part II: The 2020 USC Thornton Popular Music Graduating Class Apr 27, 2020

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Part II: The USC Thornton Popular Music Program Graduating Class of 2020 is an extraordinarily talented group of artists who are poised to take on the music world. In this two part episode, we’ll get to know some of these graduates, hear their music and celebrate their upcoming graduation! In Part II, we feature seniors Amir Kelly (@amirkelly), Enzo Iannello, Ashley Estes (@ashleyestes), Julian and Steffan Salas (@brothers_salas), Haley Perkins (@i_am_io_music). We also talk with Popular Music faculty members Jeffrey Allen, Adriana Balic, Lyndia Johnson, and Sean Holt to hear their perspective on the program and on this graduating class. For more information about the USC Thornton Popular Music Program follow them @uscpopularmusic or visit www.usc.edu/music

47. Laura Jean Anderson Apr 22, 2020

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Laura Jean Anderson is not an easily defined artist. And, that’s fine with her. In this episode, we catch up with Laura Jean as she is still unpacking the effects of a strict religious upbringing and a career threatening vocal injury. Both of these landmark experiences have provided Laura Jean with an understanding that music, art and life doesn’t have to fit into strict, binary perspectives. But, there can be nuance and shades of grey amongst a culture that often settles into black and white, us vs. them thinking. This has provided inspiration to Laura Jean’s songwriting in which she creates lyrics with meanings that morph and change and become all the more poignant because of her strikingly beautiful singing. During the show, Laura Jean performs three songs live from the Joy Sounds studio – “Lonesome No More,” “You,” and “Who am I to You.” Follow Laura Jean @laurajeanandersonmusic

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