Indie Music Room

The Indie Music Room is a showcase for artists to share their original songs, explain the thoughts behind their music, and play their most recent recordings. Hosted by Heather Kelly, she knows what it's like to be an Independent artist and all the things that go on behind-the-scenes to create an album of original music.

Episodes

Indie Music Room - # 25 Andrew Chris

July 29, 2021 • 37 mins

Heather Kelly talks with singer/songwriter Andrew Chris. Andrew describes his full creative process from writing, recording, and producing his music. Songs include Bike, Daydream, and The Groove.

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Indie Music Room - # 24 Hold For Swank

June 30, 2021 • 37 mins

Heather Kelly talks with Eric Nelson from Hold For Swank, a 90's styled pop rock band. Eric talks about his early musical influences, including country music. Songs include Tip of My Tongue, Little Chi Girl, and This Old Honky Tonk.

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Indie Music Room - # 23 August Ubeda

May 27, 2021 • 27 mins

Heather Kelly talks with August Ubeda from Norway. August talks about how he got started writing and recording his hip hop-influenced pop music, inspired by everything and anything. Songs include Dutchie, Down On Our Luck, and Run It Back.

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Indie Music Room - # 21 Connor Frost

March 29, 2021 • 32 mins

Heather Kelly talks with Connor Frost from the New York based power pop band Dizzy Bats. Connor and Heather talk about writing, recording, and performing in the age of COVID-19. Songs include Alone, Cut Me Loose, and That Night.

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Indie Music Room - # 20 Shadric Smith

February 25, 2021 • 38 mins

Heather Kelly talks with singer/songwriter Shadric Smith. Shadric tells about writing and recording his style of music which includes Country-swing, folk, and blues. Songs include Diamonds Don't Mean a Thing, Yankee Cowboy, Rollin' Down That Lincoln Highway, and a bonus song, Underneath the Lilac Tree, featuring Heather Kelly.

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Indie Music Room - # 19 Brandon Scott Sellner

February 4, 2021 • 34 mins

Heather Kelly talks with guitarist and songwriter Brandon Scott Sellner. Brandon talks about the early days of his career and describes his home studio, and how recording at home differs from laying down tracks at a contract studio. Songs include The Journey, Still Dreaming, and Everlasting Lullaby.

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Indie Music Room - # 18 Annual Christmas Show 2020

December 9, 2020 • 37 mins

It's Heather Kelly's annual Christmas show, featuring holiday music by Scott Dorman, Melvin James, Brandon Scott Sellner, Kirk Kaufman, Jack Gallup, Dave Hearn, and Tim Kelly.

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Indie Music Room - # 17 Scott Dorman

November 13, 2020 • 30 mins

Heather Kelly talks with Nashville songwriter Scott Dorman about his career in music. Scott talks about all the things he's done, from jingle writing to writing and performing in Nashville. Songs include One Thing, The Rest of My Life, and Trampoline.

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Indie Music Room - # 16 Joshua Sinclair

September 23, 2020 • 38 mins

Heather Kelly talks with Joshua Sinclair about how his career has evolved over the past 20 years. Joshua talks about signing multiple record deals to the music biz in general, and all the things that go along with it. Songs include Hank, Silicone and Wine, She's Got It All, and Stitches.

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Indie Music Room - # 15 Podcasting and Indie Music

July 31, 2020 • 35 mins

Heather Kelly talks with Bill Grady about the early days of podcasting and it's connection with independent artists and their music. Bill tells how Podcasters used to connect with independent artists through Adam Curry's PodShow PodSafe Music Network. Songs include Summertime by Brother Love, Say What You Will by Chance, and Dear Cheri by Road Trip. Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network.

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Indie Music Room - # 14 Tim Kelly

May 20, 2020 • 26 mins

Heather Kelly’s guest is her biggest musical influence, her father Tim Kelly. Tim talks about his journey as teen in starting a band, to a weekend musician with a family, and now writing and recording in his home studio. From appearing on KVFD’s Barn Dance as a teen to being inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Hall of Fame, Tim has done it all. Songs include South 22nd Street Bar, On My Way, and Ain’t Gonna Be the Blame.

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