Stay ConnectedWhether you write music, record music, play music…….or just LOVE music, this podcast is for you!
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Daniel Cain is a singer/songwriter from Stanford, Kentucky. He comes from a musical family. His mom sang in the choir, and his dad was a multi-instrumentalist who taught and ran a guitar shop in Daniel's hometown. Daniel loved playing guitar as a young kid but ultimately never considered playing music as anything more than a hobby. In 2020, Daniel's dad was diagnosed with what would be terminal cancer. He left Nashville for Lexington to be closer to his family. At home, he and his dad would talk music and play guitar together as a way of reconnecting. During this time, Daniel got inspired to take the stage as an artist. One open mic led to another, which led to his first gig, which led to another, which led to his first headline. Daniel's music journey has taken off, building quite a loyal following in a relatively short time.
Ben Bernhard is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky. Ben grew up listening to James Taylor, Ed Sheeran, Mumford and Sons, The Lumineers, and John Mayer. Ben first picked up the acoustic guitar as a 13-year-old and after a few years, he started writing his own music. In late 2019, Ben decided to pursue a career in music so he created an Instagram account for sharing covers and original music. In 2021 he released his first single, "Wandering Heart". Since then, Ben has released about a dozen songs as an independent acoustic pop solo artist. Ben is writing more than ever and is excited to share what he has been working on. You can catch Ben on Instagram, streaming services, and onstage throughout Louisville. Listen to his latest EP "History" on all streaming services.
Dev Hovis is an Indiana born multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter who has split most of his life from his early teens between southern Indiana and the mountains of southeastern Ky. A founding member of the alternative roots band “Possum Junction” he writes about life as he sees it, often focused on impoverished and drug-addicted America. Drawing influences from metal/rock, grunge, punk , bluegrass and folk, Dev has found an eclectic sound of his own.
Buddy Crime is a self-actualized self-3D-Printed AI ::) "Dance-floor-ready electro-pop. Funky beats with booming synth sounds, topped with his seductive and often sarcastic vocals. Known for his over the top live performances, it’s rarely confined to the stage. He dances like a madman while performing, often taking it all into the crowd." -WFPK Buddy Crime strips it down to the bone for Top Hill Recording Podcast/One Shot One Mic One Song
ENNA is an Indie/Ethereal pop artist born in Louisville, Kentucky. She started writing music at the age of 5. She grew up participating in musical theatre and planned to pursue theatre as a career in Atlanta after graduating college in 2020. The pandemic threw a wrench in that plan and ENNA decided to start releasing music. In the short time that she has been in the music scene, ENNA has released 5 songs and her debut EP is set to release in late Spring of 2023. She has formed a band, worked with various artists and producers in the Nashville and Louisville area, and had the opportunity to open for The Greeting Committee at Headliners Music Hall in Louisville.
The Top Hill Recording Podcast crew hangs out with future guest cohost Dusty Bo, catching up on the evolution of the program and other things.
trapkingkai is a LoFi/experimental hip-hop artist based out of Louisville, KY. kai is a fan favorite in his region as he combines a laid-back flow with honest wordplay and lyricism that gives his listeners a nostalgic 90's feel. His live performances are described as "energetic, powerful and fun to watch". Backing kai for this podcast is Louisville-based band, Church Friends.
Coda Battousai is a Louisville, Kentucky based Filipino artist. He has entertained others for the past 20 years, getting his first taste of life on the stage at a very young age. Coda is a multi-instrumentalist and plays most of the instruments on his recordings. Coda's music is an eclectic mix of indie, R&B, soul, neo-soul, and lo fi. He is active in the Louisville music scene performing as a trio that includes Sam Read on keys and Daimont Boyington on drums.
Singer/songwriter and pianist Ray Keys is a Louisville native who draws inspiration from many different genres, including jazz, folk, RnB, rock, gospel, and soul. Some of his influences include Alicia Keys, D'Angelo, Drake, Ariana Grande, Miguel, Alabama Shakes, and Brandi Carlile.
This mix across genres allows Ray to write and express without boundaries to create vivid and relatable stories for his listeners. His first EP, Brown and Gold, details a journey through his experience and tells the emotional tale of being black in America.
Since releasing his first EP, Ray has released a few singles, including Harder Days, Thin Spread Love, which featured the amazing Carly Johnson and Ben Sollee, and Come Back to Me, featuring Kiana Del of Kiana & the Sun Kings, a group of which Keys is also a part. Ray can also be seen with guitarist/vocalist Casey Powell and up-and-coming band Honeymack around the Louisville, Kentucky area.
Ray just released his latest single Cocoa Butter Baby, an R&B love story with a slight Latin feel!
Band members on the podcast:
Ray Keys, vocals
Kiana Del, vocals
Jailynn Noel, electric bass
Cyr Wilson, drum set
CJ Cantrell, keyboard
Casey Powell, electric guitar
LUX is a 4-piece Shoegaze/Alt Rock band from Louisville, Kentucky. Guitarists and vocalists Luke Owens and Chaz Owens are brothers who have been playing music together since early childhood. They were joined by friends Gavin Martinez (bass) and Blake Smith (drums) in August of 2021. Since then, LUX has released a single called Starspring, and a tree song EP called Dirty Mirrors, released in November of 2022. LUX has quickly built a loyal following in Louisville and is very excited to release some new music soon.
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