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LaunchLeft is a music discovery podcast where famed creatives launch emerging artists. Hosted by Rain Phoenix you can expect in-depth conversations with well-known musicians discussing their process and, throwing light to emerging artists. LaunchLeft is an alliance of artists who break from the norm and lean into the unique. We enlist famed creatives to launch emerging artists. For full video episodes go to LaunchLeft.com/Podcast

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Latest Episodes:

Portrait: Denise Kaufman of Ace of Cups Mar 17, 2020

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Respect your elders! Ageism be damned! The world has been rocked and we want to acknowledge how intense things have been for all of us and especially scary for those in our elder community. A perfect time to share the wisdom of the beautiful, effervescent and vibrant silver fox that is Ms. Denise Kaufman. Through this discussion, we learned so much that brought comfort and hope to us in regard to all that has been going on… Denise is a musician, songwriter, surfer, gardener, yogini, and grandmother. We don’t know how this interview lined up so we’ll with the intensity of this past week but it just does. She discusses everything that is so timely right now and takes us back in time to her 1960s all-female psychedelic rock band Ace of Cups. And then she shares a wide array of eclectic songs and artists she’s listening to now.

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Portrait : The Garden Mar 10, 2020

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As luck would have it this conversation was had in the gap between touring and a new record for The Garden. Relaxed and near silly at times the OC twins share about peanut butter, punk rock, fashion by accident and more with Rain and Summer. Do yourselves a favor and catch them on tour/listen to their new single “clench to stay awake” on Spotify. Fletcher and Wyatt are true originals.

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Business portrait: Lisa Roth Mar 03, 2020

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Lisa Roth may have been uncertain of what she wanted to be when she grew up- but, her willingness to show up helped to build her incredible success! The ever humble dancer turned nutritionist turned visionary behind the rockabye baby album franchise shows us how simple people skills can pave the way toward entrepreneurship. She candidly opens up about her journey, her artist family and how it’s important to just show up, put one foot in front of the other and JUMP! Pun intended.

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Gruff Rhys launches Bitw Feb 25, 2020

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LaunchLeft is obsessed with Gruff’s new record “Pang!” and we think you will be too. Pang! Experience the wealth of welsh music when Gruff launches artist Bitw and talks about the sunshine in Wales. Pang! This episode is a gentle conversation between a few super furry left-of-center animals and we hope it makes you joyful. Pang! Happy listening.

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Two for Tuesday: Devotchka & Frank Locrasto Feb 18, 2020

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Sometimes there’s a plan A, no plan B, and miraculously plan A works! Such is the case with Nick’s story, part 1 of this “Two for Tuesday” episode. We think it should be called “advice for the left-of-center artist” cause it's chock full of inspirational moments and chance meetings that led Nick toward his dream but- it’s not all puppies and flowers…the conversation also covered the ups, downs and near-critical moments that shaped Devotchka. Then, sought after touring musician Frank Locrasto shares about his solo instrumental record for part 2 of this episode. Rain and Summer insist they both also answer the three important questions… Why music? Who are listening to? & What’s your form of activism?

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Portrait: Margaret Cho Feb 11, 2020

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Sisters Phoenix welcome the incredible multi-platform artist, super activist and comedian Margaret Cho to the podcast. Never a lull in the conversation they cover a lot of ground and there are more than a few good one-liners too. Fierce and unapologetic Margaret is the perfect example of a left-of-center artist who created her own groove in the world of entertainment and successfully inspired others to do the same. Listen, rate, comment and subscribe- join the conversation!

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Portrait: Lawrence Rothman Feb 04, 2020

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Musician/songwriter/producer/label founder and gender-bending hero Lawrence Rothman aka Lillian Berlin is the latest artist to join the LaunchLeft conversation. From childhood to adulthood he’s carved his own path and been blessed with a myriad of creative experiences and unapologetic moments. Summer and Rain kick the episode off with a little of their own journey through music and collaboration via “six degrees of River Phoenix”.

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Shepard Fairey launches Velvet Starlings and The Tenth DOUBLE LAUNCH Jan 28, 2020

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Fine artist, activist, DJ and virtuoso music lover Shepard Fairey is the latest guest on LaunchLeft. Ever generous and original, Shepard chose to launch 2 bands for his episode! The conversation delves into his artistic process and how it all relates back to music, how Z-Trip insisted he become a DJ plus we learn of his love for Velvet Starlings and The Tenth and so much more.

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Portrait: Dirty Projectors Jan 21, 2020

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Rain and Summer go remote to interview David Longstreth aka Dirty Projectors before a show. He candidly unpacks his process of song writing, recording and live performance, unravels the mystery of the band name and tips his hat to bands old and new. While you’re tuning in, don’t forget to rate and subscribe!

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Portrait: Alejandro Aranda Jan 14, 2020

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This intimate conversation centers around music and it’s healing power for Alejandro, in regard to both mental health and life path. He shares about his family life, homeschooling, his meteoric rise on American Idol and how his fight to maintain his self-expression ultimately won them over. Plus we find out he only started playing at age 19?! A virtuoso with a virtuous heart. Don’t miss this episode. So much about honesty and vulnerability and how we can “support, encourage and remind each other” to make art from that place.

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