Bringin' it Backwards

​​We had the opportunity to interview Leon of Athens on Zoom with video! ​​ ​​Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ ​​ ​​"London based indie-pop star Leon of Athens channels the flamboyant beauty of Sufjan Stevens and Francis & the Lights, alongside a similar widescreen pop sensibility as Lauv and MARINA, who he has both supported. His album Xenos (EMI/Universal) is a beautiful, thoughtful piece of work. It showcases just why he has become a big live draw across Europe and his rising profile in the USA where he has been confirmed to appear at SXSW, Okeechobee, Firefly Music Festival, Summerfest and Shaky Knees. The album follows the highly acclaimed release of his debut album Global, championed by the likes of The Guardian, NME, Q, New York Times and more. It is produced by David Kosten (Bat For Lashes, Everything Everything) and is informed lyrically by the refugee crisis, the rise of the far-right in Europe and the US, but also personal upheavals: fractured relationships, lost faith, youth, freedom, and death." - Spotify ​​ ​​PRAISE FOR LEON OF ATHENS ​​"Brainy pop inspired by Bernardo Bertolucci, inflected with electronic, folk and other flavours" – The Guardian ​​"Leon of Athens has mastered the art of electronica-tickled, horn-smattered, melodic pop." – NME ​​"The Greek god of indie-pop" – Wonderland ​​"In this place where tragedy was invented, the song was joyful and sadly cathartic." – New York Times ​​ ​​http://leonofathens.com/ ​​ ​​We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com ​​ ​​www.BringinitBackwards.com American Songwriter Podcast Network: https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/bringin-it-backwards-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

​​We had the opportunity to interview Zambricki of Magic Giant!​​ ​​ Check out their new single "Disaster Party"! https://magicgiant.com/#music Please share while we are #togetherathome ​🏠​ "Maybe the world is broken, but our house is always open." "A dynamic blend of alt-rock meets pop wrapped in a festive, down to earth package, MAGIC GIANT have shown their progressive layers with their captivating new single "Disaster Party." The group made up of Austin Bisnow (vocals/percussion), Zambricki Li (fiddle/banjo), and Zang (guitar) have recently been working on their new album from The Bunker, a 1940's underground bomb-shelter the band converted in Silverlake, CA. Leading the way into their new album, their new single "Disaster Party" turned the fires of Los Angeles into a way to unite the community. "Any time when shit is hitting the fan, instead of having a pity party, throw a disaster party," Zambricki explains. "The band was out in the valley recording at a studio that almost got consumed by flames. The neighborhood got together, created their own mini force and fought the fire themselves when needed. When everyone was gathered at the center before evacuation, it was the first time some neighbors who lived within a few houses of each other for years ever shared a word." "Disaster Party" blends pop verses with alt-rock hooks while balancing the intrinsic meaning behind the track. Their upcoming album holds notes of growth and "digging deeper." "That is how we approached this album," Zang says. "We've become a little more honest and real. There is still hope and triumph written into the songs, but there is more sincerity and honesty." Their upcoming album brings up the feeling where "sometimes songs can be bigger than life itself," Zambricki says. Telling stories of love, loss, unity, friendship and heartache, the record is sincere and heartfelt. Calling this moment in the group's lives a "marriage," the music reflects the time, dedication and openness the group shared over the course of the making of the album. "You have to write the truth," Zambricki explains. "You better write songs you believe in." MAGIC GIANT have amassed over 60M streams, and been named one of "10 Artists You Need to Know" by Rolling Stone. In addition, the band has played to thousands at festivals such as Coachella, Firefly, BottleRock, Electric Forest and Lightning in a Bottle. MAGIC GIANT are keen on environmental issues and conservation, recording music from their solar-powered mobile recording studio while touring throughout the US. Having shared the stage with the likes of Foster the People, The Lumineers, Vance Joy and Mumford & Sons, MAGIC GIANT have shown they are an alt powerhouse. A group connected to people in the community through their music, MAGIC GIANT wants to unite listeners. With tracks on their upcoming album about a friend's death due to overdose and parental loss, the group share their vulnerabilities, hopes and lives with the world. They've committed to planting a tree through a non-profit partner and have created a mini forest with thousands of trees. MAGIC GIANT throw an annual four-day one-of-a-kind gathering in the California Redwoods for their fans called Camp Misfits." https://magicgiant.com/ We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com American Songwriter Podcast Network: https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/bringin-it-backwards-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

It was an absolute pleasure to stay at home with JORDY on Zoom! If you don't already love him, you will! Check out his new single "things i never said"! https://linktr.ee/jordyinfo Please share while we are #togetherathome 🏠 JORDY is an up and coming pop artist based in Los Angeles. With his first single only coming out two years ago, the young artist has accumulated 50 million streams across platforms, has released 2 EP's, did his first headline tour, and has been praised by notable publications such as Billboard and Time for his "conversational, sing-song style, bright, undeniably joyful pop beats". With a heart-on-sleeve approach to modern pop music, JORDY's music explores themes of rejection and loneliness through the lens of hope and empowerment. With major support from Apple and Spotify (garnering 350k+ monthly listeners) the independent artist has developed a global fan-base that has fallen in love with his vulnerable, relatable, and catchy lyricism. With his recently released EP, "PSYCHO", JORDY plans to do more touring across the country, as well as releasing more music in the coming months. https://linktr.ee/jordyinfo We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com American Songwriter Podcast Network: https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/bringin-it-backwards-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

Continuing with staying at home, we interviewed Trevor Terndrup on the phone! Check out their new single "Hometown Heros"! https://youtu.be/0OKHj9xfwFQ Please share while we are #togetherathome 🏠 "Since forming in 2006, Moon Taxi have brought their genre-bending musicality to a boldly adventurous body of work, all the while taking their live show to leading festivals across the country and sold-out runs at such iconic venues as the Ryman Auditorium in their hometown of Nashville. Consisting of vocalist/guitarist Trevor Terndrup, lead guitarist Spencer Thomson, bassist Tommy Putnam, keyboardist Wes Bailey, and drummer Tyler Ritter, the five-piece has released five studio albums, including 2018's Let The Record Play. "Two High," the first single from Let The Record Play, catapulted Moon Taxi to new heights, amassing over 130 million streams on Spotify to date and becoming a Top 10 hit at the Alternative format radio. Their most recent single, "Hometown Heroes," ushers in a dynamic new era for the Nashville-based band. On "Hometown Heroes," – a wistful but brightly textured and immediately catchy track - Moon Taxi have captured a universal sentiment, thereby allowing the listener to project their own recollections onto the song. Moving forward, Moon Taxi are not holding back; they feel newly exhilarated by the possibilities in their future music-making." - Spotify Artist Bio http://ridethemoontaxi.com/ We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com American Songwriter Podcast Network: https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/bringin-it-backwards-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We had the opportunity to interview Mackenzie Nicole while in quarantine! New video for "Grow Old"- https://youtu.be/kjvbKYLstZE MACKENZIE NICOLE'S MYSTIC OUT NOW VIA STRANGE MAIN/STRANGE MUSIC THE MYSTIC VIDEO SERIES LEADING INTO A SHORT FILM RELEASE MAY "Exploring an entirely new and original sound, Mackenzie Nicole partners with producer Michael "Seven" Summers and creates and moody-pop odyssey of mental illness, health and recovery in her sophomore album Mystic out now on Strange Main (the pop music division of Strange Music.) With authentic storytelling and varying sounds Mackenzie shares her most intimate emotions and thoughts throughout Mystic and its accompanying video series that will lead up to a short film release in May. "I wanted to make this music because it's a story I needed to tell," she explains. "I'm not the only person who's been through this. I'm not the only person who has broken down and felt like the only one in the world." Mackenzie Nicole offers a lyrically insightful and expressive form of storytelling as she shares her journey to mental wellness on her recently released genre-crossing new album Mystic. Mystic and its accompanying video series are leading up to a short film release in May. See the first ten videos here: http://smarturl.it/MysticSeries In the Spring of 2018, Mackenzie had just unveiled her debut album, The Edge, and as its songs tallied over 1 million Spotify streams and her videos totaled 8 million-plus views, she suffered a mental breakdown. "When my psychiatrist diagnosed me with bipolar I disorder, I felt a sense of relief. This was the best news of my life." explains Mackenzie." Follow her at: https://www.instagram.com/therealmackenzienicole https://www.facebook.com/realmackenzienicole https://twitter.com/mackenzienicole We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com American Songwriter Podcast Network: https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/bringin-it-backwards-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

Continuing our #togetherathome interviews while in quarantine, we got to speak with Talii on the phone! Check out her new single "Good To Be Bad" out now! Talii was recently selected as one of SoundClouds 'Artists To Watch' for 2020 - check it out! "There's a soulful youth, and unmistakable authenticity to this 26-year-old singer-songwriter from Orlando, FL. With a sultry, soothing vocal and authentic vibe, her style is a blend of Alt. R&b, Pop, and nostalgic elements . Over the past year, she has gained fans from all over the world with the release of her 3 singles. 'Front Seat' premiering on Billboard.com and her latest single 'Thickness' landing a huge premier with Wonderland Magazine. She was born into a musically gifted and diversely talented family of musicians and performers. At age 3 she began singing and later on took to the piano while developing her writing skills at age 6. Thanks to her multiracial background , Talii was exposed to a variety of genres ranging from Soca to 80s power ballads . She infuses a lot of her eclectic influences in her unique sound and writing style. She also has a deep passion for spiritual knowledge, nature , and encouraging self love. Effortlessly embodying these aspects throughout her music, Talii does a great job of portraying her genuine self on and off the record." Talii plans to release her debut EP in 2020. Follow her! https://www.taliimusic.com/ We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com American Songwriter Podcast Network: https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/bringin-it-backwards-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

We interviewed Savannah Cristina on the phone during quarantine! Please share while we are #togetherathome 🏠 "23 yr old South Florida singer/songwriter of Domincan and Caribbean descent. Co-signed by Joe Budden and Alicia Keys, the latter called her music "beautiful!" Gearing up to release her major label EP this summer, new single "Self-Care" has over 3.5 millions views on YouTube! Savannah was recently referenced in Genius' "The Cosign" Feat. Alicia Keys Watch her interview and performance on Genius' "Verified" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKGzhv0VGTk Savannah Cristina is a singer/songwriter from South Florida. Born in Miami, the lyricist moved to Fort Lauderdale at the age of six where her music teacher convinced her parents to let her be lead soprano in the school choir. In 2013, Savannah became "youth of the year" at the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County and sang the National Anthem and many ballads at fundraisers, galas and even Miami Marlins' Games. Savannah began doing spoken word poetry her freshman year at Stranahan High School and won Poetry Slams sponsored by her school district. She was invited to perform at many local and state events and appeared on the "Brave New Voices" television series. The curly haired songstress released her first single, "Trust" in August of 2016. A year later, Savannah released her first #MOODtape Faded in January 2017 while a third year college student in South Florida as a Political Science Major. Savannah's most recent releases include "Rebound," "Belong to the Streets" and "Self Care," which has garnered 6 million streams and counting. Savannah's DIY videos of her singing in public - at a basketball court, the beach, in traffic - have gained her continued viral success and planted the seeds for an engaged and passionate audience. Savannah seeks to be a role model for young women, to be independent, inspired and emotionally resilient and to also express all facets of what it means to practice self-care. Her music reestablishes the feeling of classic R&B soul and celebrates the ability of music to heal and restore. At the age of 23, Savannah is currently on the path to make great music that will inspire and motivate youth, while exploring and expanding her craft." https://www.savannahcristina.com/ We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com American Songwriter Podcast Network: https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/bringin-it-backwards-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

Continuing with our #togetherathome episodes, we had the opportunity to chat with Malia Civetz on the phone! Please share while we are #togetherathome 🏠 "A confident and charismatic woman struts up to a microphone and brings the house down with an earth-quaking voice, head-turning lyrics and sass and swagger to spare. Self-positive, sex-positive and body-positive, Malia Civetz pushes buttons by way of powerhouse vocal delivery, sharp songwriting and a thoughtful overarching message. Equally ponderous, provocative, passionate and compelling, she asserts herself and presents a new female pop paradigm. A tireless journey from a childhood spent in Hawaii to graduating from the Popular Music program at the USC Thornton School of Music set her on the road to realizing this ambition. Post-college, she linked up with powerhouse songwriter Ross Golan [Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande] and ubiquitous producer and songwriter J Kash [Maroon 5, Charlie Puth]. Signing to Friends With Pens founded by Golan and Kash, she initially made waves on the independent single "Champagne Clouds." Ryan Seacrest personally debuted the track on his KIIS FM "On Air With Ryan" show and predicted, "You're going to hear about Malia—a lot." Taylor Swift championed it on her Apple Music and Spotify "Favorite Songs" playlists and it eventually generated 20 million-plus streams. The follow-up, "Little Victories," leaped past the 3 million mark as she joined JoJo on the North American "Leaks, Covers, and Mixtapes" tour." https://www.maliacivetz.com/ We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com American Songwriter Podcast Network: https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/bringin-it-backwards-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

While the world stays home, we interviewed Kat Cunning on the phone! 💔"Broken Heart" out now! https://ffm.to/kcbh 💔 Please share while we are #togetherathome 🏠 "Named "One to Watch" by BBC tastemaker Annie Mac, Kat Cunning (aka Katrina Cunningham) is an actor and recording artist with a degree in concert dance. Cunning, who prefers to be gender neutral, made their television debut in HBO's The Deuce starring James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal, playing Franco's love interest, Christina Fuego. They currently co-stars in the NETFLIX YA hit TRINKETS as Sabine. TRINKETS will see its second season this year. A rising voice on the NYC arts scene, Cunning opened for recording artist LP on her sold out North American tour in late 2019, performed on Broadway in 'Dangerous Liaisons,' Cirque Du Soleil's 'Paramour,' Punch Drunk's 'Sleep No More' and was a featured performer in Refinery 29's sold out 29Rooms exhibit with famed artist Juno Calypso." Will be on a North American tour with Allie X. "...the sultry-voiced Katrina Cunningham brings an exquisite, indie-siren quality..." — The New York Times "Prepare to be mesmerized." - NYLON https://www.katcunning.com/ We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com www.BringinitBackwards.com American Songwriter Podcast Network: https://americansongwriter.com/american-songwriter-podcast-network/bringin-it-backwards-podcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/

Practicing social distancing, we interviewed The Buckleys on Zoom! Please share while we are #togetherathome 🏠 "The Buckleys, a three-­‐piece band featuring siblings Sarah, Lachlan and Molly Buckley announced their new single " Money " released today through Petrol Records/ Universal Music Australia/UMe. The Buckleys' new single " Money" is their first worldwide release and embodies the band's brand of "Hippie Country" – a genre representing the infectious personality and spirited conscience that the band maintains. The track was written by Sarah Buckley, who wrote with multi-platinum songwriters Phil Barton (Lee Brice/ A Woman Like You) and Dave Thomson (Lady Antebellum/ 747) during her time in Nashville. Since signing with CM Murphy's Petrol Records in 2019, the band has released two singles in Australia. The first " Daydream" catapulted the trio into the limelight, scoring a #1 single at Australian country radio, followed by second single, " I'm Comin' For Ya (Love )," which reached #3. The success of the singles resulted in The Buckleys' nomination for Qantas New Talent Of The Year award at the prestigious 2020 Country Music Awards Australian (Toyota Golden Guitar Awards) which recognize, celebrate and honor excellence and outstanding achievement in Australian country music. Despite their young age (20, 18 and 17), the siblings from Byron Bay are no strangers to the music business. Established county music songwriters and producers including Emily Shackelton (Carly Peace/Every Little Thing), Marty Dodson (Kenny Chesney/Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven, Jennifer Hanson (Billy Currington/Let Me Down Easy) and Chad Carlson (who produced their single Daydream and Chase Rice's Ignite the Night) have co-­‐written songs with the band. The Buckleys are only the second signing to Petrol Records since CM Murphy signed award-winning siblings and band of brothers, INXS in 2009. "The Buckleys represent everything that is important to me both professionally and personally and I am excited to have them join the Petrol / Universal family and watch the world fall in love with this unique and special band" says CM Murphy, Petrol Records founder & Chairman. Sarah Buckley says, "Writing a song titled 'Money' was kind of sarcastic/ironic because like the song says, all I really had was a little change in my pocket and not much more, but I was having the time of my life. To me, the song is for and about all the teenagers out there who generally don't have much coin to spend but are having a ball regardless! The word 'Money' is interchangeable with 'fun.'" From their writing to the production to the music video, The Buckleys' vision was to create something that captured their high energy, positivity and spunk of some of their favorite live bands, particularly ones from the 60s and 70s. "Money" is the first single from their debut album, Breathe, coming soon. The band has performed at numerous internationally renowned festivals, events and concerts and plan to perform for U.S. audiences later this year. ABOUT PETROL RECORDS Petrol, founded in 2000, is the world's most successful first all-digital record company and the first independent label to sign a worldwide distribution agreement with Apple Inc.'s iTunes. Petrol's numerous chart and sales successes over the years in various musical genres, together with Christopher M. Murphy's other multimedia endeavors, resulting in Murphy receiving the New South Wales Premier's Expo Award for Arts & Entertainment and being named Australian Entrepreneur of the Year by Business Review Weekly for his many achievements. In 2008 Murphy received a GRAMMY nomination for his documentary on the street music of Cuba (now referred to as 'Reggaeton'). In 2009, Petrol signed INXS' classic catalog to the label and in 2017, INXS were awarded for achieving 50 million worldwide sales. With iTunes alone, Petrol has achieved more than 180 #1's, more than 700 Top 10, and more than 1,600 Top 100 positions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support. https://bringinitbackwards.com/