CITRUS Podcast S2 EP20: BLVSH talks new music & Performs 'Next 2 Me' LIVE!
Episode Highlights
For the grand finale of Season 2, executive producer Chris Hamel steps in as guest host for a conversation with Sacramento-based pop singer BLVSH. 🎵 He shares his unique and hilarious origin story, explaining how getting grounded at age seven led him to secretly write poetry and music instead of punishment sentences, culminating in his first-ever song: a diss track about his mom called "Psychopath".
BLVSH discusses his move from the Portland, Oregon area to Sacramento for a job with Dutch Bros. Coffee and how he's navigated the new music scene. He dives into his wide range of musical influences, from "dad rock" bands like Nirvana and Weezer to modern indie artists like Omar Apollo, Dominic Fike, and Steve Lacy. He also explains the deeper metaphor behind his name—the blend of uplifting, happy-sounding music with deep, introspective lyrics—and why he stylizes it with a "V".
Finally, BLVSH looks to the future, sharing his goals of performing at major festivals like Coachella and releasing a new project later this year. After the interview, he takes the stage for an incredible live performance of his song, "Next 2 Me".
Special Thanks to Our Sponsor
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Timestamps:
00:02:05 Intro / Season 2 Finale with Guest Host Chris Hamel
00:02:24 Why BLVSH Moved from Portland to Sacramento
00:03:50 The Unique Origin Story: Getting Grounded & Writing a Diss Track
00:05:36 Musical Influences: From Nirvana to Aminé
00:07:50 The Songwriting Process: Melody Before Lyrics
00:09:18 Finding His Singing Voice After Starting as a Rapper
00:12:04 The Importance of Having a Solid Team
00:14:18 The Meaning Behind the Name "BLVSH"
00:15:24 Future Goals: Coachella & Working with Pharrell
00:19:55 Upcoming Music & New Singles
00:22:13 Live Performance: "Next 2 Me"
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Ky Richy (Host): @KyRichy
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