Wowashwow – Origins Of Her Artist Name, Humor In Music, Her Latest Single And The Forth Coming Album, Effects Of Social Algorithms On Indie Music Artists, Vulnerability And Connecting With Her Audience, Cannabis Advocacy, And More (Ep 254)

“With confidence and a strong musical background that brings out all of her passions, filled with funk-infused beats and resilience, Wowashwow is making her path and a bold mark on the hip-hop world.” - Artist on the Rise At age six, my guest Wowashwow [...]

2023-09-29T14:13:04-06:00March 3rd, 2023|Creativity, Performing, Podcast|

Drew Ryder Smith – Website Platforms, Nashville, Texas Ties, Growing Up In Tennessee, Pneumonia, Songwriting Vocationally, Touring, Recording, The Origins Of Robonzo, And Legendary Drummers (Ep 251)

When not in the studio or playing on the road, Drew Ryder Smith can be found in Nashville or New York City – usually hanging out with any dog he sees. My guest for this episode is a country singer-songwriter, Drew Ryder Smith. He [...]

2023-02-11T10:33:24-06:00February 10th, 2023|Income, Performing, Podcast|

Dariann Leigh–New Songs, Pursuits In Pop, Creating A Sound, Songwriting, Journaling, Documenting Lyrics & Hooks, Theatre, Being A Solo Artist, Media Features, Release Strategy (Ep 249)

My guest for this episode is Dariann Leigh. She is described as red carpet glam and camo in a tree stand, big city beauty with small town humility. “As a kid,” Leigh says, “I remember closing my eyes, plugging my headphones in and listening to tracks [...]

2023-01-26T17:09:53-06:00January 27th, 2023|Creativity, Performing, Podcast|

Marlee XX – Growing Up In D.C., Recent Releases (“Frequency” And “Only One”), Serving The Voices Of Women As A DJ, Becoming A Producer, Self Expression Through Style, Life As A Solo Artist, Learning The Music Business, Sync Licensing, And Stage Fright (Ep 245)

When she started out as a DJ, Marlee discovered the opportunity to support and serve the voices and music tastes of women. My guest for this episode is Marlee XX, the multi-hyphenate musical artist (vocalist - songwriter - DJ - producer) hailing from Washington, DC. She's [...]

2022-12-07T15:13:52-06:00December 9th, 2022|Creativity, Performing, Podcast|

Fia Nyxx – PR, Marketing, Common Indie Artist Struggles, Video Collaboration, Release Strategy, Recording Studio Lessons, Confidence Through Repetition, And Theatrical Performance (Ep 244)

Fia Nyxx went to school for PR and starting her own PR company. My guest Fia Nyxx is considered stylistically as somewhere in between Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Toni Braxton. She embraces a theatrical approach to her music and experimental clash of genres.  Fia is [...]

2024-04-30T10:09:01-06:00December 2nd, 2022|Marketing, Performing, Podcast|

Shannon Curtis – House Concerts, Building Connections And Community, Release Strategy And Her 2018 Album “Both At The Same Time” (Rewind Series Ep 243)

Shannon Curtis grew her community, her email list and her income by rethinking her tour strategy. This episode features singer songwriter and queen of house concerts Shannon Curtis. It's another installment of the Unstarving Musician rewind series where I showcase a past interview. And [...]

2023-04-14T14:19:42-06:00November 11th, 2022|Income, Marketing, Performing, Podcast|
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