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In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome a true powerhouse of modern pop, the incredible JESSIA! Known for her boundary-pushing lyrics and infectious energy, JESSIA has taken the music world by storm with her unique blend of raw emotion and catchy hooks. From her breakthrough hit “I’m Not Pretty” to her latest EP, “Okay With Every Part,”- she’s been a breath of fresh air in the industry.

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This week, we are thrilled to have singer/songwriter Cassadee Pope on our show! From her early days as the vocalist of Hey Monday to her triumphant win on season three of 'The Voice,' Cassadee has always stood out. Her unique fusion of pop and country has resonated with fans worldwide. Her upcoming album, 'Hereditary,' is a testament to her growth as an artist, blending personal experiences with captivating melodies. In this episod...

TWLOHA Co-Executive Director Lindsay Kolsch joins us this week to discuss the organization's Move For It 5K+ event to raise $175k for Mental Health Awareness Month. Lindsay shares insights into her involvement with TWLOHA, her approach to prioritizing mental health as a mom, and the importance of empathy and storytelling in creating safe spaces for those struggling. Lindsay is passionate about amplifying voices and inspires others ...

Welcome to a new episode week with Caroline Romano, a rising singer-songwriter out of Nashville known for her captivating voice and heartfelt lyrics. With a passion for storytelling through music, Caroline combines pop and alternative sounds to create unforgettable melodies. Get ready to be moved by her enchanting performances and infectious energy. Caroline Romano is poised to leave a lasting impression on the music scene. Get to ...

It's time for our yearly pop culture deep dive with Maysa Askar! Maysa is a talented photographer, designer, and creative who loves pop culture and celebrity news. This week we deep dive into the big pop culture moments of 2023 from music, television, movies and much more. I look forward to this episode each year and know you will enjoy Maysa’s fun take on what happened in 2023, and what we might see in 2024. 

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Best Ex is an indie-pop and punk rock musical project led by songwriter Mariel Loveland. After her previous project, Candy Hearts, Loveland created Best Ex in 2017 to give herself some creative space to explore new sounds. Best Ex’s music retains the catchy melodies and emotional storytelling of her previous work, exploring themes of love, relationships, and personal experiences. Her debut full-length album, “With A Smile,” i...

In this week’s episode, we hear from an impassioned former teacher, Dave Wish, who saw a gap in the public school system music programming and took action—one step at a time.

Dave Wish began Music Will as an informal effort to change his classroom - and it has become the most significant nonprofit music program in the U.S. public school system. Its teachers serve over 500,000 students in over 600 cities and towns nationwide. Enjoy ...

Love You Later - the project of Nashville-based singer and songwriter Lexi Aviles joins the show this week to talk about her new EP, ‘From The Window Seat.’ We discuss the themes of growing up, self-healing, and the weight of becoming an adult. We dig into a few tracks on the EP and explore how music can always bring us back to a specific time in our lives. Lexi was a joy to connect with, and I hope you enjoy the episode. 

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UK rock band, Superlove has a new album out follow:noise via Italy-based indie label Rude Records, and I have a feeling you will love it. In this week’s episode, Superlove’s Jacob Rice digs deep with me on some tracks I can’t stop listening to - or thinking about. The album is loaded with empathetic lyrics that allow me to reflect on my own growth and evolution. We discussed how the internet is a breeding ground of unrealistic (yet...

We have a new duo on the show today; [mila]! CJ Lawlor and Wren Mohammed connected over their love for music and eventually, with Wren at the helm, started to imagine what their project would look and sound like. Enter the alternative-pop sound of [mila]! In this episode, they share how Wren’s encouragement brought CJ out of her shell, how they named the project, and everything about the debut single, “Thuong Qua Is Vietnamese For ...

For our latest episode, Brooklyn duo Stolen Jars (Cody Fitzgerald and Sarah Coffey)  joins me to discuss their new music, how validation fits into our lives, and much more. We also discussed Cody’s role with the UMAW Union of Musicians & Allied Workers, an international union of music workers fighting for a more just music industry and a better society—as well as Sarah’s comedy and hysterical TikTok page.

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Faith Maire joins me this week! We discussed how critical vulnerability has been to our personal growth and how it has had a lasting impact. Faith tells us how her powerful single, “Alleyways,” made room to process heavy feelings and self-exploration. She also shares some timely ideas to plan an authentic Valentine’s Day for someone you love. I urge you to check out all her music and share this episode with a frie...

Uber-talented Idobi Radio photographer Maysa Askar joins this week to help make sense of some pop culture moments of 2022. From the Don’t Worry Darling behind-the-scenes hubbub, and Paramore’s new music, to a deep dive into the celebrity skincare boom of 2022, Maysa broke it all down with me for this hilarious episode. It was a blast to have her back on and switch up the show’s vibe for an episode.    This episode is bro...