NOT 97

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Justin Nozuka: Growing up surrounded by music, Toronto, his process, & latest “CHLORINE." Oct 03, 2024

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We’re sat down with Justin Nozuka on the heels of releasing his latest body of work "CHLORINE" to dive into Justin’s illustrious career since dropping his debut album at 16 years old and coming up in a family surrounded by music & ambition. Justin reflects on his experiences and lessons learned over the years navigating this creative pursuit & introduces “Berlin Spins” off CHLORINE — available on all platforms.

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Benji.: Coming out of Pittsburgh, his time with Spillage Village, developing his sound, and crafting the Love Gun Trilogy. Sep 26, 2024

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We’re tapping in with Pittsburgh-born artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist BENJI, coming into his own after years working with Atlanta supergroup Spillage Village and Earthgang. We talk through coming up out of Pittsburg and how that city has shaped who his is as an artist, finding his sound, and his Love Gun Trilogy as he gears up to release the final installment Love Gun 3 based around themes of Self Love. Plus, a live performance of “Radio.”

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Kenji: On his debut project "between heaven & earth," finding his voice, and building community. Sep 23, 2024

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Today we’re joined by Brooklyn newcomer Kenji. We discuss his process & the journey to finding his voice, his sound, and his community. Kenji offers an intimate live performance of his track "SALMA," the lead single to his debut EP "between heaven & earth" that will be available on all platforms on September 27th.

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Lekan: On intentional songwriting, surrendering to the creative process, and touring with Tems Sep 19, 2024

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A few months ago we sat down with Lekan and discussed his approach to songwriting and surrendering to the creative process. And we talked through what this current moment means to him, as Lekan supports Tems on her "Born In The Wild" tour. Plus Lekan givs an intimate in-studio performance of "Familiar," the stand out track from his latest “So You Know” EP.

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Buddy: On finding himself, going independent, & his latest release "Don't Forget To Breath." Sep 12, 2024

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Buddy joins us on the heels of dropping his latest record “Don’t forget to breathe.” Buddy discusses his journey from signing with Pharrell at 15 and working within the major label system for over a decade, to today, releasing his music as a fully independent artists. Buddy talks through his own perspective shifts over the last couple of years, going on a wellness retreat in Portugal, and ultimately finding peace within himself. Amongst more. Plus an impromptu, acapella performance of "Buddy A Fool."

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TeaMarrr: On having fun in her cat woman era, songwriting as therapy, misogynoir, and more Sep 05, 2024

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TeaMarrr is not one to sleep on. The LA-by way of Boston artist has been making waves in the industry for years with a pointed pen and a contagious energy she’s ready to step back into the light after laying low since 2023’s “You Should Prolly Sit Down For This.” We talk through her latest single “CATMAN” and what this new era represents for her both sonically and conceptually. We discuss her relationship with Issa Rae and the experience of being signed to Issa’s Raedio imprint. Plus, a captivating performance of the single “CATMAN” in full costume.

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Low.bō: On Baltimore, honest songwriting, family, & embracing his own creative path Aug 29, 2024

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Rising Baltimore-born singer / songwriter Low.bō talks through his relationship with his hometown, what it means to develop your own sound in real time, the importance of family, and how his experience in visual art mediums has impacted and influenced his music. Plus, a live performance of his track "Silverhaze."

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Andre Lawrence: On Dustrial Denim, growing up in NYC, exploring new sounds, & more. Aug 22, 2024

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New York’s own Andre Lawrence join us on the heels of dropping his debut record “Dustrial Denim.” We talk through his aspirations in music and pushing beyond hip-hop, how this city has shaped who he is and the artist he is becoming, what it means to pay homage to those before you while staying true to yourself, and more. Plus a live performance of his track "Vignettes."

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Real Ones: Chicago's music platform on their rise, community, & who they're listening to Aug 15, 2024

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This episode is a special delivery — highlighting not a rising artists, but a rising collective of music journalists, videographers, photographers and more. REAL ONES is a Chicago force — covering the sound of the city and beyond for the better part of the last 3 years. We had the pleasure of working with Real Ones to present Frank Leone’s debut album release party in Chicago and in New York and had to have them — all eight of them who were in New York — on the show to talk through the community and platform that they’re building.

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Frank Leone: On his debut album FISH, finding his voice, coming up in Chicago, world building, & more. Aug 08, 2024

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Back in May we linked with Chicago artists and producer Frank Leone to celebrate the release of his long-awaited Fools’ Gold debut “FISH” with two shows in New York and Chicago. While in New York we had Frank stop by the studio to talk through his illustrious career spanning over a decade of making music, his interest in visual storytelling, and what this moment with Fools Gold means to him. As well, a live rendition of "Morning Dew."

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