Season 1
Sammy Plotkin -- Ep. #5
D3WON -- Ep. #4
Lyncs -- Ep. #3
Allen Miller -- Ep. #2
Introduction -- Ep. #1
Maria Petrisor -- Ep. #104
John Marland -- Ep. #102
Rebekah Jon -- Ep. #101
Luke Woltanski -- Ep. #99
This week we sat down with Sammy Plotkin, a folk-pop artist from LA! Sammy walks us through his songwriting experiences, inspirations, and how "SMH" really tells it all. He's won awards for his songwriting, and had the opportunity to write for a large KPOP group, making it clear he's one you'll want to follow! Sammy's links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Sp1VHQ8bdHhoNTKbrljyM?si=8oVUxwhZQ5OU5Z8YZSl3yw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammyplot/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammyplot
This week we had the chance to sit down with D3WON! In this episode we unpack his latest projects, the inspiration behind Soul Fest, and what to expect from this artist in the future. This Chicago native grew up in choirs and slowly developed music into the one thing he wanted to pursue in life. With his latest project 'Symphony' he collected the sounds and influences of all of his collaborators into one impactful project. As an artist with a constantly evolving sound, he's one you'll want to watch. Links: Instagram: https://instagram.com/d3won_music Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7adYhtJjTPtRaI2WG0IDz2?si=duc3vp13Q1i5AN2ZzmOYMQ Website: https://www.d3wonmusic.com/
This week we sat down with LA-based indie pop artist, Lyncs. From writing custom music for TV shows, to opening for Young The Giant, she's a name you'll want to remember. Tune in to hear about how she writes the nostalgic songs you didn't know you needed. Her links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlyncs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlyncs/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0huGFU0XRUrnGBpgRzZ2Pr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChNo_hFDGmy2ejBxmSuxtKw
LA-based indie pop artist Allen Miller joins us to dissect his journey from film to music, talk about his recent release "Better Off", and explore the power of music when it comes to human connection. Allen's Links: Instagram: https://instagram.com/allenmillermusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2OyWOTUGwNFu5Ad8kKP2Pj?si=rt84EaLzT8Cb6lzkNBV6Ag TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allenmillermusic?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Welcome to the Why Music? podcast. Each week we will be sitting down with a new independent artist and diving into their journey, their message, and why they chose to pursue music. Episodes will be released every Tuesday.
This week I chatted with Maria Petrisor, who has made a name for herself in the Irish music scene. Blending the styles of pop & R&B and now breaking into the London scene, she’s conquering a whole new territory one release at a time. Maria’s Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6DQx7Osg7SaYHqVQRqNrrv?si=rCaeLl5vRfWrrgA_94IQDw Instagram: instagram.com/mariapetrisor_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Maria-ng5gh
This week I chatted with John Marland, a one-man indie rocker who doubles as a free spirited songwriter. Influenced by the sounds of the 70s with some ear candy flavor of the 60s, he’s like a true cross between modern artist and an old soul. John’s Links: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/5QmlPt5KHhZWZBorBKKIU7?si=Dmlnbl05RnOeviV6JvhRRQ Instagram:instagram.com/johnmarlandguitar
This week I chatted with Rebekah Jon, a midwest born-and-raised singer/songwriter. Finding a true home in music, she invites a sense of self-exploration from behind her guitar. Rebekah’s Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fNtkt6axFr1Ap0zbBQJ3u?si=GjI-jRXIQ4Ckix6D_BWKWA Instagram: instagram.com/rebekahjonmusic Website: https://www.rebekahjon.com/
This week I chatted with Luke Woltanski, a Michigan born and based singer/songwriter with a deep musical background. Playing hundreds of shows a year, he’s known for taking an audience by storm with his captivating performance and true gift of storytelling. Luke’s Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/70846y3TENFJTV23F2dPRo?si=roMy0MFWRN2iSWFs7IX-ew Instagram: instagram.com/lukewoltanskimusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lukewoltanskimusic Website: https://www.lukewoltanski.com
This week I chatted with Tamieyah, a soulful singer/songwriter from Dallas. Expanding her catalog one R&B banger at a time, she’s truly a force to be reckoned with. Tamieyah’s Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4AMgNFxzJCWkVySRnfQOBD Instagram: instagram.com/tamieyah TikTok: tiktok.com/tamieyahmusic