Lets Talk About The Music, Talk Show

Lets Talk About The Music, Talk Show

Founded in 2015, LTATM, Let’s Talk About The Music is a multimedia platform and podcast dedicated to promoting independent musicians and exploring the music industry. We spotlight emerging artists, dive into industry trends, and spark engaging conversations that connect music lovers and creators. Whether you're an indie musician looking for exposure or a fan eager to discover fresh talent, LTATM delivers insightful interviews, thought-provoking discussions, and entertaining deep dives into music culture. With a mix of informative and lighthearted content, we aim to support independent artists and foster a strong music community. ✅ Tune in for: 🎙️ Exclusive interviews with independent musicians 🎵 Music industry insights & artist stories 🤔 Thought-provoking discussions & interactive engagement 📢 LTATM has been trademarked and copyrighted 2015 - 2025. Learn more: LTATM Policy. 📲 Connect with us: 🔹Website: LTATM.com | Letstalkaboutthemusic.com 🔹Aubiboom: LTATM.Lets Talk About The Music, talk show 🔹 Facebook: Let’s Talk About The Music 🔹 Instagram: LTATM.Let’s Talk About The Music 🔹 YouTube: LTATM.Let’s Talk About The Music, podcast

Episodes

New LTATM Trailer

September 23, 2024 • 1 min
Exciting news! Let’s Talk About The Music launches on October 2, 2024! 

After a six-year rebranding pause while I studied at Green River College and learned from KGRG, I’m back to share what I’ve learned. 

The editing may be a bit rough as I settle back in, but I hope you'll join me and some amazing guest co-hosts. 

Catch the show on YouTube or as a podcast through Audioboom. For updates, visit LTATM...
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Official LTATM Trailer 2

September 27, 2024 • 1 min
🎉 Hey everyone! I’m super excited to announce that "The NEW Let’s Talk About The Music" is back with its first episode in 6 years on October 2, 2024! After spending the last six years at Green River College, I’m ready to dive back into the music scene with you.

Here’s how you can enjoy the new season:

Option 1: Listen on Wednesdays (or Thursdays in Australia) on platforms like Aubiboom, Spotify, Amazon Music...
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S1 Ep1: LTATM EP 1: Real Talk for Musicians Starting Out (Pt. 1)

October 2, 2024 • 63 mins
In this two-part premiere episode of Let’s Talk About The Music (LTATM), we dive into real stories and advice for new musicians looking to break into the industry.

🔥 Special Guests:
🎸 Sean from Lust for Glory (Spokane, WA)
🎤 Corey Wold (formerly of 21 Day Coma, now with Pure Energy)

Both artists share their personal journeys, challenges, and insider tips to help aspiring musicians like Keith from C...
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S1 Ep2: LTATM EP 1: Real Talk for Musicians Starting Out (Pt. 2)

October 9, 2024 • 94 mins
In this second part of our premiere episode, we continue the conversation about breaking into the music industry and the inspirations that drive new musicians.

🔥 Special Guests:
🎤 Corey Wold (21 Day Coma, Pure Energy)
🎸 Sean (Lust for Glory, Spokane, WA)
🎶 Featuring Keith from CHAOS 101

Corey and Sean dive deeper into Keith’s journey as an aspiring electronic musician, exploring what inspires ...
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S1 Ep2: 🎙️ EPISODE 2 | Working as a Full-time Musician

October 16, 2024 • 90 mins
In this exciting second episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, we dive into the world of full-time musicianship and the determination it takes to make music your career.

🔥 Special Guests:
🎤 Meghanne Storey – A soulful musician from the Pacific Northwest, blending blues with various musical styles, and balancing a full-time music career with studying for her master's degree.
🎶 Melody & Evita – From Way P...
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S1 Ep3: 🎙️ EPISODE 3 | Musicians in the Military: Serving & Creating Music

October 23, 2024 • 69 mins
Welcome to Episode 3 of Let’s Talk About The Music! 🎶 This episode explores the unique experiences of musicians who serve in the military, how their service shapes their music careers, and the challenges they face balancing both worlds.

🎖️ Did you know?

  • As of 2020, 27.4 million armed forces personnel served worldwide.
  • In 2024, Global Firepower ranked the USA #1 and Australia #16 in military str...
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S1 Ep4: LTATM Ep 4 – Local Music in a Post-COVID World

October 29, 2024 • 83 mins
In this episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, host Shels sits down with three talented musicians from different parts of the world to discuss how local music scenes have evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic. The music industry has faced many challenges, but artists continue to adapt, innovate, and push forward. Our guests share their personal experiences, highlighting the struggles, creative solutions, and new opportunities th...
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    S1 Ep5: LTATM Ep 5 – Guilded Lilly on Music, Creativity & The Metronome

    November 6, 2024 • 76 mins
    In this episode of Let's Talk About The Music, we dive into the creative world of Guilded Lilly, an alternative rock band from Tacoma, WA. They share their unique approach to recording and using a metronome click to enhance their sound. We’ll also explore their musical journey, inspirations, and creative process—giving you an exclusive inside look at what drives them as a band.

    🎸 Guest: Guilded Lilly
    📍 Location:...
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    S1 Ep6: LTATM Ep 6 | A Special Thank You

    November 13, 2024 • 4 mins
    Hey everyone,

    I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for being part of the Let’s Talk About The Music community. Although Episode 6 aired on a different night, I’m incredibly grateful for your continued support.

    This week’s LTATM blog is dedicated to the entire Let’s Talk About The Music website. Be sure to visit letstalkaboutthemusic.com to explore all our content, including past episo...
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    S1 Ep7: LTATM Ep 7 | Musicians on Mental Health

    November 20, 2024 • 107 mins
    The latest episode of Let’s Talk About The Music is here! EP 7: Musicians on Mental Health has just dropped on the official LTATM YouTube channel.

    In this powerful episode, Helen Perris, an acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter, Nance from Guilded Lilly and Bend, and host Shels L Pixi come together to discuss mental health in the music industry.

    🎵 Topics We Cover:
    ✔️ How musicians cope with mental healt...
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    LTATM | Lets Talk About The Music - Promo

    December 31, 2024 • 50 secs
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    S1 Ep8: LTATM EP 8 | The Future of PNW Blues with Willie and the Whips

    January 8, 2025 • 79 mins
     In this episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, host Shels L Pixi dives into the world of blues with Willie and the Whips, a talented local blues band from the Pacific Northwest (PNW).

    🎵 What’s Inside This Episode?
    ✔️ The band's musical journey and creative process
    ✔️ A sneak peek into their highly anticipated new EP, "Wassippi" – releasing February 14, 2025
    ✔️ The future of PNW blues music

    This ...
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    S1 Ep9: LTATM Ep 9 | The Evolution of Music Promotions

    January 15, 2025 • 80 mins
     Join Shels L Pixi on Let’s Talk About The Music as she dives into the history of music promotions and how the industry has evolved over time.

    🎙️ Special Guests:
    🔥 Morgue Seattle – Burlesque Super Villainess & Twice-Elected Gothic Royalty
    🔥 Stephen James Moore – Founder of Independent Music Promotions, a leading music PR & publicity company

    🎧 What to Expect in This Episode?
    ✔️ The orig...
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    S1 Ep10: LTATM ep 10 | Women Drummers: Breaking Barriers

    January 22, 2025 • 69 mins
     In this special episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, Shels L Pixi sits down with Ripley from Juliet Tango and Evita from Way Past Midnight to discuss the unique challenges and triumphs of being women drummers in the music industry.

    🎶 What’s Covered in This Episode?
    ✔️ Insights on being a woman drummer
    ✔️ A conversation about the early years of women drummers in music
    ✔️ The evolving role of women in dr...
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    S1 Ep11: LTATM EP 11| Women Sound Engineers

    January 29, 2025 • 138 mins
    In this landmark episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, Shels L Pixi sits down with four incredible women who are paving the way in the world of sound engineering, a field that’s still largely dominated by men.

    🎧 Featured Guests:

    • Ali Han – Founder of Basement Roots Entertainment
    • Denise Barbarita – 3x Grammy Award-winning Engineer/Mixer
    • Giorgi Baino – Award-winning Singer/Songwriter, Producer, an...
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    S1 Ep12: LTATM EP 12 | The Role of Music Managers

    February 5, 2025 • 107 mins
    In this episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, Shels L Pixi is joined by Mike, Band Manager of Limberlost, and Melody, Assistant Manager to The Meghanne Storey, to give a behind-the-scenes look at the world of music management. Together, they share the everyday tasks involved in managing musicians, as well as some insightful backstories from their experiences in the industry.

    Before diving into their stories, Shels ta...
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    S1 Ep13: 🎙️ EPISODE 13 | Looking Back at Season 1 (Episodes 1-7)

    February 12, 2025 • 46 mins
    🎙️ EPISODE 13 | Looking Back at Season 1 (Episodes 1-7)

    Welcome to Episode 13 of Let’s Talk About The Music! 🎶 In this special recap episode, I take a moment to reflect on the first seven episodes of Season 1. I’ll be doing this for every set of seven episodes, so stay tuned for more highlights!

    📌 Each podcast episode also has an in-depth blog post with additional insights and behind-the-scenes details. Ch...
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    S1 Ep14: LTATM Ep 14 | The Music Label Landscape

    February 19, 2025 • 85 mins
    In Episode 14 of Let’s Talk About The Music, Shels L Pixi takes a brief journey through the history of music labels, setting the stage for a conversation with Spencer from Avalon Street Records and Will from Prepaid Friends Records. In this episode, they dive into the important factors to consider when looking for a record label, from industry expectations to the creative freedom artists can maintain.

    Shels asks the t...
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    S1 Ep15: LTATM Ep 15 | PNW Indie Music Legends + Fifteen Stitches

    February 26, 2025 • 86 mins
     In Episode 15 of Let’s Talk About The Music, Shels L Pixi kicks things off by listing 15 indie musicians who have significantly shaped the Pacific Northwest music scene. These talented artists have contributed to the unique sound and rich culture of the PNW, and Shels takes a moment to spotlight their impact.

    After this, Shels sits down with Fifteen Stitches, an up-and-coming band making waves in the PNW music scene....
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    S1 Ep16: 🎵 LTATM Ep 16 | The History of Song Structure + Man of the Mountain

    March 5, 2025 • 85 mins
    🎵 LTATM Ep 16 | The History of Song Structure + Man of the Mountain

    In Episode 16 of Let’s Talk About The Music, Shels L Pixi takes a deep dive into the history of song structure, breaking down how music composition has evolved over time. Joining the conversation is Man of the Mountain, a band known for their unique approach to songwriting. They share insights into their creative process, the gear that shapes their ...
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