Why I Create

Why I Create

We are surrounded by art every day, all day—whether it's music, film, paintings, or architecture. While we experience the art, how often do we really connect with the artists and the emotions behind their creations? This podcast aims to help fans gain a deeper understanding of the artists and their work.

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June 1, 2025 27 mins

Earl Hondo is a musician based in LA. He has worked on music for some of the world's most famous artists and has started his artist career writing hip-hop/rap and RNB.

He shares his stories and experiences as a creative.


Check him out on Spotify at Earl Hondo or visit his website at earlhondo.com.


If you enjoyed this episode, consider following the podcast and sharing with friends.


Thank you so much for listening!

David

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Mike, a singer/songwriter, musician, and producer, brings a refreshing and upbeat vibe to the music scene with his energetic productions. In 2024, he gained more than 6 million streams on Spotify alone. His tracks are perfect for driving, dancing alone in your room, partying with friends, and many other occasions!

Make sure to follow him on TikTok, Instagram, and Spotify at Mike Archangelo. Book tickets at mikearchangelo.com

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Joshua Hankins is a self-taught film composer with mainstream movie soundtrack quality to his tracks. He has a composer community called FERMATA where you can join and learn from other talented composers!

Stay tuned to hear his newest project at the end of the episode!


Thank you for listening to the Why I Create podcast. Please follow and share the podcast, maybe even give it a rating?? See you in the next one.

- David Haye

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Luke Prov has taught himself how to produce his own music and now teaches new artists the same on his YouTube channel, as well as many other useful things that will help you succeed in the music industry.

He plays a stripped down version of an unreleased song at the end of the episode, so stay tuned!

Make sure to follow him on Instagram, wherever you listen to music, and his YouTube channel at Luke Prov Music.


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Brian writes from a place of vulnerability and honesty while delivering his messages in a fun, upbeat, and energetic way! His new album "Parable" is releasing in May 2025 with songs from the track releasing every month.

Follow him wherever you listen to music!

Enjoy the episode.

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Edward (who I interview) and his brother Alex live in England and came together to create the Greek Brothers Band. They have been releasing music since 2022 and already dropped two singles since the beginning of this year. Stay till the end to hear their most recent release, "See You in the Morning."

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Braydon Corter, also known as Brayo, is a singer/songwriter and producer from Pennsylvania. His new album, "Sunk Cost Fallacy," dropped in January. Make sure to check it out!

Braydon started releasing music at an early age under the name "BR4Y0THEB4BY!” and now has thousands of followers on Spotify. Listen to the full episode to hear his journey!

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March 2, 2025 12 mins

Denver is a singer/songwriter from Pennsylvania. In this episode you will hear him share his story and what influences his music.

Denver's debut album called "Sacrifice" will come out on March 21, 2025. Make sure to follow him wherever you listen to music!


Thank you for listening to this episode! Please follow, like, and share this podcast so it can reach more ears.

David

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Billy is a performing artist who plays gigs with his band. After being the lead singer in a band while he lived in Ireland, Billy moved to Florida and continues to play.

Find his music on Spotify or look him up on his website at billylyonmusic.com.

The Billy Lyon Band is "committed to keeping every performance 100% live—no backing tracks, no shortcuts."


Source: billylyonmusic.com

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February 5, 2025 7 mins

Mike has been playing music since he was 5.

His honesty is apparent in his words and lyrics.

You can find him on TikTok playing his music live.

Check out his album "All That I Ever Did" on Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music.

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Frank has been playing and writing songs since he was 14.

A humble man with deep emotions, these qualities shine through in his music.

Listen to his story here, and follow him on Spotify and Apple Music.


Thank you for listening! We hope you enjoyed our first episode! Make sure to follow and share the podcast. We have exciting interviews coming up!


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