On the Record with Live Music Junkiez

Whether you’re a diehard 311 fan or just love hearing real stories from the road, this conversation is for you!  S.A. Martinez delivers insights, laughs, and inspiration from one of the most iconic voices of the 2000's.

We get into:

• 🎸 The evolution of 311’s sound and creative process
• 🍑 Why Atlanta feels like a second home for the band
• 🚐💥 Unforgettable tour stories (including a fiery RV incident)
• 🤘 The power of the 311 fan ...

What happens when you take a few soulful musicians, put them in a subway station, and let the groove lead the way? You get the California Honeydrops—a band that’s gone from busking in Oakland to lighting up stages across the country with their feel-good, dance-your-face-off sound.

In this episode, Ben Malament (drummer and co-founder) takes us inside the journey of the California Honeydrops. From their roots playing 'New Orlean...

In this episode, I catch up with Will and Rae from Atlanta’s rising eclectic rock band Rae & The Ragdolls—a group known for their genre-blending sound, heartfelt songwriting, and infectious energy on stage.

The duo opens up about the late-night ritual that inspired their dreamy track “Moon Tipper,” how they juggle college life with a packed tour schedule, and why they believe passion should always come before profit.

We get into:

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At 20 years old, Isabel LaRosa has already racked up over 2 billion streams and signed with RCA Records—all while staying true to her bold, emotional style. In this episode, we catch up right after the release of her debut album RAVEN and in the midst of her first headlining tour. Isabel shares how discovering YouTube (and Melanie Martinez) helped shape her sound, and opens up about the personal meaning behind her new song “Home.” ...

From chart-topping ballads to socially conscious anthems,⁠Five for Fighting (John Ondrasik)⁠ uses his music to spark conversation, inspire hope, and reflect the human experience. 

In this conversation, John opens up about the journey behind hits like “⁠Superman⁠” and “⁠100 Years⁠,” and the responsibility he feels as a songwriter in today’s world. From balancing creativity and advocacy to the role music plays in shaping culture, his ...

Three-time Grammy-nominated drummer Nate Smith takes us behind the kit to explore groove, growth, and the gift of listening. In this candid conversation, he opens up about how tuning into the music — and the moment — shapes everything from his sound to his creative choices.

He shares stories from his journey (including how an email from Brittany Howard’s manager turned into a dream gig), the artists he’s still hoping to collaborate ...

Tarriona “Tank” Ball takes us on a journey through poetry, purpose, and performance. In this candid conversation, she opens up about manifestation, evolving from poet to musician, and the moments — wild, weird, and wonderful — that have shaped her as an artist.

She shares tour stories (including one involving losing clothing along the interstate), advice for up-and-coming creatives, and who she’d love to hit the road with next.

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