Bringin' it Backwards

Bringin' it Backwards

Bringin' It Backwards: podcast – giving driven musicians the invaluable insight they need to succeed in the music industry, by revealing how legendary musicians achieved stardom. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

Episodes

September 3, 2025 33 mins

On this episode of Bringin’ It Backwards, Adam sits down with TAVE—an acclaimed London-born producer and songwriter who’s now stepping boldly into the spotlight as a solo artist. You might recognize TAVE’s name from his Grammy-nominated work on Black’s album "Since I Have a Lover," but this episode is extra special—it's TAVE’s very first interview ever.

Adam leads TAVE through his story, from discovering t...

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What happens when a message meant for the wrong drummer leads to the right band? On this episode of Bringin’ It Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Andres and Patrick of Stockholm’s own Self Deception to unravel a musical story packed with serendipity, stubborn determination, and fearless reinvention.

From awkward high school musicals to their earliest days hustling through Stockholm’s music scene, Andr...

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On this episode of Bringin’ It Backwards, Adam and Tera catch up with rising indie-pop artist Gigi Perez for a candid and inspiring conversation about her journey over the last two and a half years. When they first had Gigi on the show, she was just breaking out—she hadn’t yet released her debut EP, and she was still figuring out her sound. Since then, Gigi’s world has turned upside down: she’s experienced...

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Guests: 
  • Mikaila Delgado, singer, songwriter, and frontwoman of Yours Truly.
  • Teddie Winder-Haron, lead guitar of Yours Truly.


Guest's Genre(s): Alternative Rock, Pop Punk, Emo.

Episode Topic: Yours Truly’s Mikaila Delgado opens up about band transitions, finding her voice through vulnerability, and the honest evolution behind their latest album.

Key Themes Discussed:
  • Navigating the emotional and creative afterma...
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Guest: Elijah Woods, chart-topping singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.

Guest's Genre(s): Pop, Singer-Songwriter, Indie Pop.

Episode Topic: Elijah Woods returns to discuss his artistic evolution since going solo, building creative independence, and the freedom of running his own label while looking ahead to his most intentional album yet.


Key Themes Discussed:
  • Navigating the transition from successful d...
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June 3, 2025 31 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing Lyn Lapid over Zoom video!

Gold-Certified singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Lyn Lapid releases her long-awaited debut album, BUZZKILL, via Mercury Records—listen HERE. The 12-track album features her recently released singles “death wish,” “i’ll be happy when,” “coraline” and “buttons,” as well as the new title track, “buzzkill,” which is unveiled today alongside the official music v...
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May 26, 2025 23 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing Elliot James Reay over Zoom video!

23-year-old singer, guitarist, and songwriter Elliot James Reay returns with the irrepressibly upbeat new single, “Who Knew Dancing Was A Sin.” The soulful cut is built on an old school premise: Reay’s partner fears he’s been unfaithful when really he was just out dancing the night away. The song’s music video brings that scenario to life and pays homage to the...
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April 22, 2025 26 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing Christian Hayes over Zoom video!

Capitol Records recording artist Christian Hayes has poetically drawn on his life experiences growing up in the foothills of Appalachia since his grandfather gifted him his first journal at seven years old. While his debut EP Last I Love You, released in September, followed Hayes’ journey navigating heartbreak and growing up, he’s now offering an upbeat new song ...
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April 15, 2025 60 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing Highly Suspect over Zoom video! 

Never content to follow, Highly Suspect push rock music forward by trusting their instincts and raising a middle finger to everything else. The multi-GRAMMY® Award-nominated and gold-certified band - Johnny Stevens [vocals, guitar], Ryan Meyer [drums, vocals], Rich Meyer [bass, vocals], Matt Kofos [guitar] and Mark Schwartz [keyboards/guitars] - don’t just talk a...
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April 7, 2025 30 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing Bo Staloch over Zoom video! 

Capitol Records will release Bo Staloch’s The Garden, a stunning six-song showcase of visceral alt-folk and Americana. Family means everything to the Austin-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter – it was their unconditional love and support that encouraged him to pour his soul into music while he was still in high school. On the EP’s profound title track, released ...
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April 3, 2025 68 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing Fastball over Zoom video!

Formed in 1994 in Austin, Texas, Fastball combined a fondness for melodic, Beatles-inspired pop with the alternative aesthetic of late-'90s mainstream rock. Guitarist/vocalist Miles Zuniga, bassist/vocalist Tony Scalzo, and drummer Joey Shuffield — all veterans of Austin's underground rock scene — originally banded together under the name Magneto U.S.A. After signing wi...
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April 1, 2025 50 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing Cali Tucker over Zoom video!

Daughter of renowned recording artist LaCosta Tucker and niece of the famed Tanya Tucker, Cali Tucker hails from Nashville, Tennessee and has been hitting full throttle throughout her career. She gained national recognition on Season 6 of The Voice after joining Team Blake and becoming a finalist. Since then, she has risen to prominence as a headlining act in Las Veg...
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March 31, 2025 42 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing joan over Zoom video!

Beloved alt-pop duo joan, who have garnered over 200 million global streams and more than one million monthly listeners across streaming platforms, have unveiled their latest single "face" via Photo Finish Records. Co-written with Cris Stayton and co-written/produced by joan—Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford—"face" began as an experimental writing session on Zoom. ...
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Sofía Valdés over Zoom video!

Acclaimed Panamanian singer-songwriter Sofía Valdés unveils her anxiously awaited self-titled debut album, Sofía Valdés, out now via Warner Records.

In bringing the 10-track album to life, Sofía worked extensively with producers Michael Uzowuru (known for his work on groundbreaking albums like Rosalía’s Motomami and SZA’s Ctrl), Alex Goose (Vince Staples, Childish ...
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March 26, 2025 45 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing sym fera over Zoom video!

Los Angeles-based sym fera are a duo that make atmospheric electronic rock music (reminiscent of early Nine Inch Nails) with an interesting twist - nobody knew who was in the band. This mysterious nature and captivating melodies had intrigued listeners, with their single 11/8 amassing over 400,000 streams. The song was also placed within the hit television series, Ozark...
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March 24, 2025 30 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing Hudson Thames over Zoom video!

Prolific songwriter, performer, and actor Hudson Thames has shared his soul-soothing debut album BAMBINO, available to stream now on all DSPs worldwide via Loaded Dice Entertainment. The album is laced with moody pop anthems, deeply emotional ballads, and genuinely timeless songwriting, paying homage to icons like Elton John, Billy Joel, and Paul McCartney. It feat...
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We had the pleasure of interviewing Ziggy Alberts over Zoom video!

Ziggy Alberts is no stranger to success, having built a dedicated global following through a combination of steadfast touring, captivating songwriting, and an independent ethos that has seen him thrive without the backing of a major label. An artist who has mastered the acoustic charm of busking and intimate venues to the electrifying energy of sold-out world stage...
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January 22, 2025 38 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing Liang Lawrence over Zoom video! 

London-based singer-songwriter Liang Lawrence shares her new single “Kiss My Apocalypse” via The Other Songs. Featuring fuzzy, serotonin-boosting electric guitars, the new song is an unabashed declaration of love and commitment.

Lawrence said of the song: “‘Kiss My Apocalypse’ is probably the least casual way you could tell someone that you want to spend the res...
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January 20, 2025 46 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing BØRNS over Zoom video!

Chart-topping, platinum recording artist BØRNS has shared his timeless new EP Honeybee, available to stream now on all DSPs worldwide. The release puts BØRNS’ full spectrum of songwriting on display, paying homage to 60s and 70s icons like Elton John, The Beach Boys, and ELO. Honeybee serves as a continuation of his journey from 2023’s Suddenly, but with a much warmer, upl...
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January 17, 2025 29 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing Slow Joy over Zoom video!

Slow Joy, the solo project of Dallas based, New Mexican born Chicano artist Esteban Flores, is thrilled to announce his first official US headline tour. The February 2025 run has Flores out supporting his Mi Amigo Slow Joy EP, which was released June 7th, 2024 via Mick Music. Produced by Mike Sapone (Oso Oso, The Front Bottoms), the EP earned Slow Joy the “Best New Band...
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