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Year Over Year Appears On The Inside Music Podcast

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Fast-rising Canadian alternative project Year Over Year stops by Inside Music to discuss recording and maintaining momentum amid a global pandemic.

Since the dawn of the digital age, no year has been as difficult for indie artists to navigate as 2020. Between the lack of performance opportunities and the fact that everyone is distracted by the numerous fires (both literal and figurative) raging around the world, staying afloat without a label’s support is hard. Many musicians have put their careers on hold in hopes 2021 is better, but the bravest artists are forging ahead and adapting in whatever ways they can. Year Over Year‘s Dorian Pintaric is the type to never give up or give in, and music fans everywhere are the beneficiaries of his unflinching dedication to creative expression.

In this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell chats with Pintaric about his work as Year Over Year. Dorian shares the work that went into the band’s EP and details his creative process. The pair also discuss the legitimacy of so-called “writing tips” offered in books and blog, as well as their hopes for 2021.

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Tyler Bryant And The Shakedown Return To The Inside Music Podcast

With a new album ready to go, Tyler Bryant And The Shakedown return to Inside Music to discuss maintaining your creative drive amid a global pandemic.

Tyler Bryant represents everything good and pure in rock today. For more than a decade, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown has worked tirelessly to establish themselves as the next band to change someone’s life. They play blues-laced rock and roll with a heart that takes listeners on a sonic journey through the pains of being human. They make music to serve as the soundtrack to a life fully lived without fear or regret. It’s about seizing the moment and wringing every last bit of emotion from it that you possibly can.

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Tyler probably didn’t enter 2020 planning to release an album. Then again, nobody’s plan for 2020 has unfolded precisely how they imagined that it might. COVID took the entire music business by surprise, but a fortunate few found the strength and creativity needed to forge ahead. Tyler is one of them, and in this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, he tells James Shotwell how his new album, Pressure, was born.

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Bloodbather Appears On The Latest Inside Music Podcast

The wildest band on the Rise Records roster stops by Inside Music to discuss their chaotic new EP.

The biggest secret in hardcore is about to become public knowledge. Florida’s Bloodbather will release their Rise Records debut EP, Silence, on October 9. The album combines the chaotic energy of early-2000s bands such as The Blood Brothers and Norma Jean with the ferocity of more modern talent. It’s a unique release in an age of sonic redundancy, and we cannot recommend it enough.

To give you a taste of Silence, check out the official video for the title track:

What we love about Bloodbather is how unabashed the group is in every element of their sound. Some artists might choose to hold something back or save an idea for another track, but not this band. The members of Bloodbather treat each song like its the last one they will ever record. They genuinely leave everything on tape, and that kind of creative fearlessness is the only thing that can bring rock and roll back from the dead.

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In this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell chats with Bloodbather’s Kyler Millo about his band’s underground legacy. Kyler recounts signing with Rise Records, the long wait to release music from within the entertainment industry system, and how the band is coping with life in a time when touring is impossible.

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Tommee Profitt Appears on the Latest Inside Music Podcast

NF’s go-to producer and fast-rising industry sensation Tommee Profitt stops by Inside Music to discuss his unique journey in entertainment.

You might not know the name Tommee Profitt, but you know his work. Profitt is responsible for dozens of recent hits, including the biggest songs from breakout rapper NF, and his career is still very much just getting started.

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But Tommee is more than a man behind the scenes of music’s biggest names. He’s also an artist, writing and recording material the he keeps for his personal catalog, and he’s currently preparing to release his debut album in late 2020.

In this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell calls Tommee to discuss his adventures in the entertainment industry. Tommee recounts his childhood in West Michigan and how he resisted the urge to move to Nashville until it made sense for his family. The pair also discuss The Birth Of A King, Tommee’s highly-anticipated album, and what it’s like to work on solo material after years spent creating hits for others to release.

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American Authors Appear on the Latest Inside Music Podcast

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With a new EP to promote and a lifetime of stories to share, American Authors’ Matt Sanchez stops by Inside Music to talk all things entertainment.

Growing up in music is hard. The sound that makes you somebody people know may not reflect the sound you want to define your career. Every artist and band face this hurdle at one point or another, but it’s hardest on those who hit it big early in their careers. Those first singles and records can mean everything to everyone who cares about your music, but with a little luck and a lot of talent, it is possible to mature. Fortunately for American Authors, they have skills and luck to spare.

When American Authors hit it big with “The Best Day Of My Life,” no one could predict what would happen next. That song became the ‘gold standard’ in music licensing, producing placements in dozens of commercials, films, and television shows. It’s the kind of song that everyone knows even if they don’t know the musicians behind it, and that kind of success can be a double-edged sword. American Authors can do what they love full-time, but they know a very specific form of industry pressure that other musicians don’t understand.

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With their third album, Seasons, American Authors took a chance on themselves by giving fans something different. The big hooks the group made their name on remain, but the structure and feel of the music as a whole shifted toward something more significant and more meaningful. The band made the record they wanted to make, and, fortunately for them, fans welcomed their evolution with open arms.

The band’s new EP, Counting Down, is the conclusion to this era of American Authors. It’s everything want to hear, as well as an exploration of where the group may go in the future. American Authors do not have a plan, per se, but they recognize that change is the only constant, and they make it clear with this release that they find excitement in not knowing what the future holds.

On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, American Authors’ drummer Matt Sanchez stops by to discuss various topics, including his band’s new EP. Matt tells James about the evolution of the group and the friction that occurs when musicians try to change their sound. The pair also discuss maintaining your creativity amid a global pandemic, becoming the ‘gold standard’ in music licensing, and the allure of Nashville. It’s a big conversation stuffed into a small amount of time, and we believe you’re going to love how it sounds.

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Taylor Colson Appears on a special Inside Music Podcast Minisode!

Hot on the heels of her debut single “Hurt Me,” singer-songwriter Taylor Colson stops by Inside Music for a short conversation about creativity and the future.

Commit the name Taylor Colson to memory. The singer-songwriter has a limited amount of music online, but her talent is easy to find. She has a voice that crawls under your skin and lives rent-free in your head. Maybe that’s because of her gift for poetic wordplay and how she balances the best and worst parts of life through songs, or perhaps its something else too intangible to describe. When people are talking about having the ‘it’ factor, they refer to whatever it is that drives Taylor Colson to create.

In this very special Inside Music Mini-sode, host James Shotwell calls Los Angeles transplant Taylor Colson to discuss creativity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Taylor drew James’ attention when she shot and edited the video for her debut single, “Hurt Me,” using an app found on all MacBook computers. Her poetic vision is matched by her angelic voice, which is poised to make a significant impact on fans of pop music in the years ahead.

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PRETTY AWKWARD Appears on the Latest Inside Music Podcast

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In a time of great confusion and frustration, Seattle’s PRETTY AWKWARD strives to unite misfits everywhere with the power of music.

When Jackie DeShannon sang “What The World Needs Now is Love” back in 1965, the planet was a mess. America was fighting itself, the war in Vietnam was escalating, and the space race was in full swing. 2020 has less talk of space, and the war has changed, but chaos continues to reign. Our need for love has evolved into a need for community, which PRETTY AWKWARD is trying to offer through their unique sound.

PRETTY AWKWARD exists to defy classification. The Seattle-based band blends elements of their many genre influences into every song they create. Some are more rock-oriented, while others are bombastic pop offerings meant to move hearts and feet in perfect time. The result is a sonic exploration of the possibilities that arise when people choose to express themselves to the fullest extent. If you want to know the members of this band, their music will tell you everything, and that’s the kind of transparency people want from musicians today.

On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell speaks with Austin Held over Zoom. Austin tells James about his experiences during COVID, the story behind PRETTY AWKWARD’s new single “Misfits,” and how the current pandemic is informing his creativity. The pair also lament the lack of live music, which seems to be a recurring theme on our show.

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Fit For A King Returns On The Latest Inside Music Podcast

Ahead of The Path arriving in stores, Fit For A King’s Ryan Kirby stops by Inside Music to discuss promoting your art in the age of COVID.

COVID continues to keep the live music business in a stranglehold that is killing venues and hurting artists. No one knows when touring will resume, and nobody can guess who will be left to perform or where they will go to play. The abrupt changes forced on us by the current pandemic will cause many to seek other careers or business models, but Fit For A King is determined to remain.

2020 is a banner year for the members of Fit For A King, even if it isn’t going as planned. The success of the group’s 2018 album, Dark Skies, catapulted the hardworking rock band to the forefront of the heavy genre. FFAK saw this year as the start of a new, bigger era for their music, but the pandemic shelved their road warrior plans to play in front of as many faces as possible while raising hype for their upcoming record (The Path). The pivot was hard on the band, but they’ve found a way to continue forward without losing much, if any momentum.

On this episode of Inside Music, Fit For A King’s Ryan Kirby chats with host James Shotwell about the band’s unique approach to the business of music. FFAK is known for being forward-thinking, but Kirby admits they were as lost as everyone else when COVID-19 forced them off the road in March 2020. The band has spent the last six months creating a new approach to marketing and engagement to ensure their new album, The Path, receives the response they’re seeking. The band knows they’ve created the best music of their lives, and in this conversation, Kirby explains how they’re working to make everyone else aware of what they’ve made.

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Metal Legends Manticora appear on the Latest Inside Music Podcast

Denmark’s metal deities in Manticora stop by Inside Music to discuss their epic new project, creativity, and the future of live music.

Denmarks’ Manticora is nearly a quarter-century into a career built on the premise of constant reinvention. The band has written more songs and toured more cities than most groups can ever imagine. Their tireless work ethic almost broke the group in the early 2010s, but a bold vision for a concept album and accompanying book breathed new life into the band. That project took years to bring together, but as of August 2020, it’s finally complete and available for all who wish to lose themselves in Manticore’s unique creation.

On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell chats with founding member Kristian Larsen about his time in metal. Kristian recounts the lessons he’s learned along the way, as well as the night that led to Manticora’s most ambitious project to date. He also speaks to the concept of creativity and what it takes to survive life in the unpredictable world of music.

Listening to this conversation is akin to attending a lecture from a soldier that has spent the past three decades at war. Larsen has seen the extreme highs and impossible lows that a life in music can present. His dedication to making a life in music has never wavered. He’s climbed every peak he gave himself, and he’s now confronted by the notion of what to do once your dreams come true.

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Breakout Group Zero Theorem Appears on The Inside Music Podcast

The future of rock and roll is in good hands as long as Zero Theorem continue churning out original, thought-provoking music with a message.

Our heroes are tired. The rock and metal legends that gave us the blueprint to making music that riles audiences and incites mosh pits are growing older with each passing day. If the heavier side of music is to survive it needs fresh ideas from younger artists who not only have something to say, but who can also convey those thoughts in ways that capture our imagination. There are many musicians doing this already, and one of the most promising is the men of Zero Theorem.

Combining big ideas about existence and the human condition with groove-heavy rock and a penchant for science fiction, Zero Theorem is one of a kind. The band strives to make us reconsider not only our place in the universe but the importance of relationships. Like a great novel or a powerful film, the band’s music speaks to what we can be rather than what we are, and they do so without ignoring the work required. They recognize that we cannot accomplish anything without focused effort, and the group hopes to encourage us to pursue the difficult, but necessary growing pains that lie ahead.

On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell chats with Zero Theorem about the importance of having something to say in music today. The discussion also highlight’s the band’s new single, “Swarm,” and how they are using their time during COVID-19.

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