'About To Drop!' is a podcast where we interview indie artists about new music they are about to release. I’m your host, Bhauraw Avhad, aka VRTIGO. I’m a pop producer that works with indie artists and songwriters to create, record, and release new music. I’ve found that I have a lot of similar conversations with newer, indie artists and I thought itd be useful for us to hear about other artists processes, struggles, stories, and best practices. Hopefully you find something useful for your own career and at the least, find a new artist whos music you can check out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Prianca RA is a artist, singer and songwriter from the UK. Her debut single, 'Spacecraft Burnout' is being released at the end of 2021.
Pre save here https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/priancara/spacecraft-burnout
Caroline Gustavsson (00:52:37)
Caroline is an artist, songwriter, musician and owner of the publishing company Minda Songs.
She has been working as a professional songwriter since 2011, awarded with both gold & platinum for her works. Her songs have been performed by artist from around the world, like Asia, Europe and USA.
2018 Caroline released her debut single as an artist, called ”Breaking down my walls”.
carolinegustavsson.com
open.spotify.com/artist/7BXh8a9gHckUDQFUUoDXl1?si=CtEqPYnIR0CLzqcLgxpNdg
facebook.com/carolinegustavssons
instagram.com/mindasongs
Saylem (00:29:38)
Saylem is a multi-genre solo artist whose songs range across a spectrum of pop, rock, and hiphop. Inspired by a love of all things horror, Saylem likes to make it dancey but keep it creepy.
youtube.com/c/SAYLEM
instagram.com/saylemofficial
open.spotify.com/artist/3k9x8Vn9c3Ik1jNDfVOUpc?si=9gHyMCm4QK6D3zf9f4JRmQ&dl_branch=1
Tom Callahan (00:47:46)
Tom Callahan is a 35 year music industry veteran has been at the forefront of most every music business change, and in several instances was the catalyst.
He has the vital old school business etiquette and connections that are necessary, combined with the new school know how and expertise that is relevant to build a foundation to succeed.
He began his career as a touring musician before transitioning into executive record promotion positions at Indie label powerhouses Enigma Records, I.R.S. Records, and Virgin records in the late 80s and early 90s, rising to Vice President of Adult Formats at the age of 29. His independent spirit beckoned, and upon leaving the corporate world, started his Indie promotion company building it into one of the largest in the US. working with virtually every major label artist, including Shania Twain, Lenny Kravitz, Paula Abdul, Hall & Oats and countless others, while simultaneously co-founding and operating Coyote Records and Vellum Entertainment. As an independent record promoter, Tom was nominated for promoter of the year in 1998 and 1999 by then leading trade R&R magazine, and with his label Vellum Entertainment nominated for “Gold AC record label of the year” in 2000 on the success of his artist Suzy K.
As manager, Tom handled many artists over his long career including Phoebe Snow, Jeff Timmons (98 Degrees), Kaile Goh (lava/Republic), Justin Hopkins, Olivia Rox, Arnold McCuller, Suzy K, and others.
Most recently, Tom was instrumental in the rapid rise and success of “Songtradr”, the largest B2B music licensing marketplace in the world. Paul Wiltshire and Tom started in Paul’s living room and for 3 years, Tom traveled the world and led the company in strategy, customer acquisition and together with Paul, oversaw and executed the vision of the company.
With his new company Indie Advance, Tom is positioned to empower the indie artist with global distribution and robust artist services while surrounding himself with a world class executive team.
Tom is also “All-Americas” Vice-Chairman and International Secretary of full contact Kyokushin-Kan Karate in Japan, holding the rank of 5th dan and title Renshi Shihan.
https://www.indieadvance.com
https://www.tomcallahan.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-callahan-771294
Kelaska (01:04:20)
Kelaska is a singer-songwriter from Ct. Her music blends fresh waves of indie pop with honest story telling.
kelaska.com
youtube.com/user/kelaska3
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0t9faKnVaGJnirIkIKguT5?si=W6nSedc2TZGQWIEl183UIA&dl_branch=1
instagram.com/kelaska_
Jaison Jeyaventhan (00:39:02)
I am a singer-songwriter and producer from North West London, England. I've also just finished studying Music at university and I'd love to go into a profession where I can keep creating music in all forms!
facebook.com/jaisonjeymusic
instagram.com/jaisonjeyaventhan/
twitter.com/jaisonjey
open.spotify.com/artist/6xNLGWJDR2DxCJVEvVMHzV
Saturn Lane returns (00:31:02)
Deemed “a unique crossover between Amy Lee, Sara Bareilles and Kelly Clarkson”, pop singer-songwriter Saturn Lane has been working from the start to find her artistic voice. The young artist discovered her passion for music at just 2 years old and at the age of 6 she also found her love for performing. By the age of 9, Saturn was already writing original songs, drawing lots of inspiration from the success of her late grandfather, WMCA “Good Guy” Rock-n-Roll Radio Hall of Famer Jack Spector. Following the strong influence of pop icons such as Ariana Grande, Bebe Rexha, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift, Saturn writes honest, daring songs, where she shares her struggles of battling anxiety and finding the woman she’s becoming.
saturnlanemusic.com
Instagram.com/saturnlane
Twitter.com/saturnlane
Facebook.com/saturnlanemusic
youtu.be/1ZB2Huxvj4w
open.spotify.com/artist/0efzcIu15PX2xVkElKttyn?si=m4T8dxfUQyKlrQ-jIBVYsw
KIA (00:39:32)
Dutch and Indonesian singer soulwriter KIA is an authentic artist based in Los Angeles whose soulful sound and memorable timbre is ready to be heard. Much like her own mixed heritage, her music is a blend of various genres; a base of neo-soul with a strong emphasis on pop and touches of jazz, funk, hip-hop, and R&B. KIA’s music has been described as “deep and hypnotic” (Buzz-Music LA), “…upper echelon of today’s soul wave.” (Xttrawave).
kiamusic.nl
fb.com/KIAmusicofficial
instagram.com/kiaknoester
open.spotify.com/artist/3fh3oFb1KTTHIdCUzoY6eU?si=dIDYSyPeSmiFPv-ED1T6OQ
Ma and Pa (00:43:14)
Ma and Pa are a husband/ wife duo with 5 daughters who are just starting to make music together. Emily plays writes music and sings, and Jason plays guitar, songs, and produces. Their music reflects their stage in life and their music is relatable to parents and other long-term couples, focusing on the themes of love over fear, struggle and commitment, and finding contentment in our ordinary lives.
Pre-Save 'I'm Not Afraid': https://ditto.fm/im-not-afraid-ma-and-pa
Instagram.com/maandpamusic
TikTok.com/@maandpamusic
Facebook.com/ma-and-pa-344204333319453
youtube.com/channel/UCAhSRxwQC_f4eKo5lkS9IDA
twitter.com/maandpaofficia1
LaVance Colley (00:59:02)
LaVance Colley is a singer songwriter who’s worked with John Legend, Shawn Mendes, and Beyoncé. He’s sung BGVs on the the Voice, Dancing with the Stars and has toured all over the world.
LaVanceColley.com
https://open.spotify.com/album/3TCL0JD0xHo5xF9lt8N9FN?si=RQbapRulSa-LFB1jmT8WPA&dl_branch=1
Sof (01:10:04)
As one of last year’s most exciting independent artists to emerge, Sof has begun forging a unique path in the pop music realm. After her emotional cover of Britney Spears’, “Criminal” went viral on YouTube, Sof began drawing the attention of listeners across the globe, receiving millions of views and hundreds of thousands of shares on TikTok. Her debut single, “Inertia,” released in November of 2019, garnered praise from critics and fans with NJ.com calling the track “infectious” and pinning her as one of “31 New Jersey Bands You Need to Hear in 2020.” With a “knack for addictive songwriting,” rich vocals, and an enigmatic aura surrounding her, Sof is an undeniable talent.
In 2020, in lieu of COVID-19 and limited resources, Sof began learning how to record and produce on her own. In collaboration with her boyfriend and Philadelphia-based producer, Tyler Toomey, she recorded, arranged, co-wrote, and co-produced her follow-up single, ‘Bloom,’ in her childhood bedroom during quarantine.
With the upcoming release of her next single “Movement”, a pop disco ear-worm produced by Russell Hayden, and her debut EP on the horizon, Sof is gradually shedding her layers and inviting us to watch her bloom.
https://linktr.ee/musicbysof
Marcus Spence (01:10:28)
This is a special episode of the show. Marcus Spence is a music industry veteran and entrepreneur. Over the years he has had many roles, including the label head at Mosely Music, head of A&R at Cinq Music, managing artists and actors, and has now branched out into the NFT space as well as some other non-music ventures. I learned a lot just from listening to his anecdotes and insights. If you're an indie artist, this one is a must-watch (or listen).
Saturn Lane (00:43:45)
Deemed “a unique crossover between Amy Lee, Sara Bareilles and Kelly Clarkson”, pop singer-songwriter Saturn Lane has been working from the start to find her artistic voice. The young artist discovered her passion for music at just 2 years old and at the age of 6 she also found her love for performing. By the age of 9, Saturn was already writing original songs, drawing lots of inspiration from the success of her late grandfather, WMCA “Good Guy” Rock-n-Roll Radio Hall of Famer Jack Spector.
Following the strong influence of pop icons such as Ariana Grande, Bebe Rexha, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift, Saturn writes honest, daring songs, where she shares her struggles of battling anxiety and finding the woman she’s becoming.
links:
Website- https://www.saturnlanemusic.com
Insta- https://www.Instagram.com/saturnlane
Twitter- https://www.Twitter.com/saturnlane
FB- https://www.Facebook.com/saturnlanemusic
Music- https://youtu.be/1ZB2Huxvj4w
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0efzcIu15PX2xVkElKttyn?si=m4T8dxfUQyKlrQ-jIBVYsw
Presave link for Messed Up: https://sym.ffm.to/saturnlane_messedup
Sarah Tay (00:52:17)
Sarah Tay is an opera singer turned singer songwriter. She is passionate about people living their truth as well as mental health awareness.
instagram.com/sarahtaymusic
open.spotify.com/album/5s0idVM0ZXgmATdBJeLYFc?si=nXj-XN0CSfOUE-5XPWYkyQ&utm_source=copy-link
Jon Pattie (00:41:08)
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jon Pattie is back and rocketing forward with the second volume of his Reflections series. Reflections: Vol. II portrays Pattie’s battle with depression, understanding the complicated dynamics of relationships and life, trusting his inner voice, and his continued hopeful spirit of what’s yet to come. Reflections: Vol. II takes the sound of legends like John Mayer and Bon Iver and blends them with today’s best mainstream artists like Alec Benjamin and Jon Bellion. The singles 'Dream On', 'Pieces', and 'History' are out now and give a taste of the official EP set to release in May 2021. Pre save the EP here: https://show.co/voJpx1u
jonpattie.com
facebook.com/jonjpattie
instagram.com/jonjpattie
open.spotify.com/artist/3IMTVF08zqSjJah8Xa4JKZ?si=8zoRf_KWTPGalHz_bVh2JA
EGO (00:43:51)
Born in Wilmington NC, but grew up in a small town called Mt. Clare in WV. Got into music when I met my S/O- have always been active in music but no one ever supported and helped with my dream until then. As a kid was in all-state band and choir and a couple years ago was working at Bandland as a repair tech while working on music on my lunch breaks. I now live in LA working as a bartender and make synth pop music with my S/O who is a musician and videographer.
ego-music.co
Amber Kaminga (00:38:57)
Amber Kamminga is not scared to tell an honest story. Even though she is a country singer at heart, she doesn't shy away from modern Pop influences. Her single 'Name Of Love' made her a winner in the International songwriting competition and got her touring the UK & Nashville in 2019. The heartfelt, tearjerking follow-up single '3AM' was released on January 6.
amberkamminga.com
instagram.com/amberkamminga
facebook.com/amberkammingamusic
open.spotify.com/artist/2KGHUlIdPqK6lHBqaKCGYY?si=Lr6u0KQeRui9Ryi197MxNw
Temani (00:45:53)
Temani is a singer / songwriter / producer from Cincinnati Ohio. He is 23 years of age and attended Dohn High School also in Cincinnati. He has been singing and performing since the age of 13. At the age of 15 he joined the STARS program which was located in the Elementz Youth Arts Center in Cincinnati. While there he took vocal lessons, made beats and honed his production skills. He also performed in their Motown Tribute as one of the Temptations and went on to become artist in residence at Elementz in a paid capacity. Currently he is sound engineer at the Crossroads Ministry and writes and produces music for artist throughout the Midwest and the world.
instagram.com/temani_music?igshid=612vc2jp06lo
https://open.spotify.com/album/4YRDsWkiZgyQ56kgohGVI2?si=B1-MPYFbRf28SNpw68-3-w
vm.tiktok.com/ZMJ7G8aHt/
Hunter Reese (00:40:26)
"I write songs that get stuck in your head"
Hunter came on for his second interview on the show to share what he's been up to, his new EP, and shared some songwriting tips.
iamHunterReece.com
facebook.com/iamHunterReece
instagram.com/iamHunterReece
open.spotify.com/artist/3EEgs9gmWHyVgw210sDTjn
Steel Maggie (01:08:14)
Bold, dynamic, and tough as steel, dance pop artist Steel Maggie creates create bittersweet and nostalgic dance pop for the minimally sane, the moderately restless, and the significantly idealistic. Steel Maggie also hosts the Mind Made Wrong podcast where she explores the complex relationship between mental health and creativity, and shares actionable tips and mindset shifts for musicians and artists to leverage their experiences to design their own success.
steelmaggiemusic.com
open.spotify.com/artist/48auQrrY6KzqE8q92IxXFJ
instagram.com/steelmaggiehq/
facebook.com/steelmaggiemusic/
youtube.com/channel/UCHw3uYAZB5SiwSV6cJrTKcA
Podcast:
mind-made-wrong.simplecast.com/
bit.ly/mmwpodcast
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-made-wrong/id1463206459
CAROLINE (00:22:36)
CAROLINE is a teen pop singer based in Los Angeles with Southern roots in North Carolina. CAROLINE has been singing, writing songs, and performing her whole life! CAROLINE has also managed an impressive combined 65 million views.
Carolines-Music.com
tiktok.com/carolines_music
instagram.com/carolines_music
https://open.spotify.com/track/7t6fqs7cGHThAk4zHxKHBG?si=0tBX43fZTpaaqtVkuX2X3g
Thos. Christopher (00:48:59)
Singer/Songwriter. Philadelphia born and raised.Tom is one of the first artists I worked with when I started making a real push to producing music full time. Over the years him and I have worked on a handful of singles, each one being better than the last. In this episode we talk about his journey as a singer songwriter and about the most recent release 'These Days'.soundcloud.com/thoschristophertiktok.com/@thos.christopherfacebook.com/thomas.delguerciotwitter.com/thoschristopher See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lauren Light (00:41:11)
Pop Singer-Songwriter, Lauren Light is a force to be Reckoned with. The Berklee grad has played over 800 shows, in over 30 states across the US. Playing a mix of Festivals, Colleges, music venues, and many more. On stage, she artfully crafts the perfect blend of pop, rock, and powerfully soulful vocals.After a trip to CA in 2018, she co-founded a successful Sync Licensing company based in Los Angeles (twoOHsix Music) specializing in custom music for placement in TV, Film, Trailers, and Advertisements. You can hear her music on a range of projects from a roller coaster in TN to Marvels hit show “Runaways”. In her free time, you’ll see Lauren drinking insane amounts of coffee in NC, co-writing as much as possible, and releasing content on her Music Business Podcast “The Enlightened Musician”laurenlight.comopen.spotify.com/artist/1TY0aNdsTftlB8jD9I1cFV?si=ZY7yTe4eRjWZgb-AV0mOXA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Valerie Faye (00:26:19)
Valerie Faye is an artist and songwriter from NYC. Her and I sat in my studio to talk about her upcoming debut single 'Not Juliet'. We go into her process and the story behind this song. This single will be preceding an upcoming EP due out in a few weeks that we are currently working on. 'Not Juliet' and the upcoming EP will be available on all major streaming platforms. tiktok.com/@valeriefayemusicinstagram.com/valeriefayemusic/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jordan Perry (00:53:28)
Jordan Perry writes music for other people for a living. The excitement of taking another artist’s ideas and turning them into fully realized recordings inspires and challenges him on a daily basis. But in fall 2019 he took on his biggest challenge yet; finding his own sound.When you spend your days creating for others it’s hard to find the time and energy for your own projects. Knowing the only way forward was by MAKING the time, Jordan, as the season’s first flakes of snow began to fall, locked himself in a cheap motel in Hawkesbury, Ontario with the sole purpose of writing as many songs for himself as possible. He emerged forty eight hours, two energy drinks and one bottle of whiskey later, with three songs that would become the first solo singles of his 20+ year career.Jordan, originally a Saskatchewan-born drummer, spent his early twenties traveling around Canada and exploring the unique musical avenues each region offered. His hometown of Saskatoon gave him his foundation of pop, electronic, hip hop and rock; The Yukon offered a deeper exploration of classic and modern hits as a karaoke host at a tavern in Dawson City and drummer of several cover bands; His arrival in Montreal led to an eight year run in the death metal band Derelict, which kept him on the road touring, releasing albums, solidifying him as an influential drummer in the Canadian metal scene, and resulting in a nomination for a Canadian Independent Music Award before the band dissolved in 2013. Suddenly free to focus his efforts on production, Jordan immediately began working with highly credited musicians including Scott Thomas Robinson (Demi Lovato), Danny Flam (Kanye West) and Dan Konopka (OK Go), eventually hitting the US Top 40 charts in 2019 with December Rose’s female empowerment anthem “Raise Your Voice” and Quebec Top 100 charts with Matt Tremblay’s “Fast & Slow”.Drawing influences from all aspects of his career, Jordan has created a sound completely unique to him. The nostalgic and dark electronic overtones have led some to draw comparisons to acts like Active Child and Rufus du Sol, with nods to Imogen Heap and Marina, while others have referenced Depeche Mode and The Cure, with a subtle but present hint of Synthwave. Jordan’s voice transitions seamlessly from smooth baritone to haunting falsetto, while his lyrics embrace the hard times and struggles inherent with a life in music. His debut single, “Drive into Night” is available on all streaming platforms.jordanperry.com/facebook.com/jordanperryartist instagram.com/jordnperryartistopen.spotify.com/album/6Ei0cbyhpP2asqXt37k3JO?highlight=spotify:track:2B74t1IUyE3WyfGwvS0aJZ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
