xxwhy
xxwhy is a conversation piece centered around grandson’s favorite creatives doing divergent work in spaces of music and activism. We hope that through these conversations his audience can gain perspective of what it is like to be in the shoes of his guests, learn about their ups and downs, what goes on behind the scenes, and how they found their why. We want to end each segment giving the community the tools to pursue whatever it is that they are truly passionate about. xxwhy has proudly partnered with Idobi Radio, HeadCount and Gibson.
Episodes
For the XXWHY season finale, who better to talk to than my producer, co-writer, guitarist and mentor the great Kevin Hissink aka Boonn (@iamboon) // Kev plays a key role in every song I make. We discussed making ‘Best Friends’ and ‘blood//water’, finding guitar at an early age, dropping out of school, and who we resist for. Truly one of my best friends, and this was a special moment to celebrate him. Thanks for all the sup...
Up next on XXWHY is Emo Nite cofounder, Ride or Cry creative director, and all around good guy, Morgan Freed (@partywizard) // We talked about addiction, recovery, late blooming in the arts, moving at your own pace, and unconventional paths to finding your why! Good times, good peoples. Enjoy!
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...This special social distance edition of XXWhy I sat down with up and coming alternative artist Zero 9:36. We talked about writing music to deal with trauma, switching from making rap to making rock, staying loyal to the friends you came up with, and not getting discouraged along the way. Enjoy!!
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...On this episode I got to sit down with the living legend Kevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour. We talked about music, philanthropy, education, practical advice for anyone looking to get into the event planning industry, and running towards the lightning. Enjoy!!!
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On Episode 5 of XXWHY, I got to sit down with rockstar, mentor, new dad and all around great guy Deryck Whibley of Sum 41. We talked about humble beginnings, the competitive nature of rock, reinvention as an artist, addiction, recovery, and the art of DOING MORE & THINKING LESS. It was a really special conversation for me, as I’ve been a fan of Deryck’s work for a long time, and consider him a good friend. Enjoy!!
I got to sit down with my friend and collaborator Phem just before quarantine locked us down. We had a wide ranging talk on purpose, finding your people, finding motivation, being a woman in music, being open with your story, your sexuality, regret. One of my favorite episodes yet. Dive in!!!
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...On the third episode of XXWHY I sit down with Nick Wold
from DREAMERS to talk politics, having no plan B, evolving your sound
as an artist, and going out into the water where your toes barely
touch the ground. This was recorded BEFORE quarantine and is being
released from the archives to celebrate the new release we put out
despite the circumstances, and give you some more to binge while
you’re stuck in your living room. Don’t f...
Fresh off the release of their new single, "All In My Head," Whethan and Grandson sit down at Idobi Studios in North Hollywood to discuss early career inspiration, gratitude, and balancing life as an artist both on the road and behind the scenes.
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On the first episode of xxwhy, grandson sits down with K.Flay to discuss artist collaboration and how their new single, "Peaches," was born.
"We all have the ability through community and collaboration and through resilience of our own mind and spirit to take experiences and turn them into something beautiful and sweet."
— Kristine Flaherty
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