On this episode of Artist & Allie, we chat with New Jersey band, Highwind! They just released their latest track “Sugar” alongside a sick video. We chatted all about the notorious New Jersey music scene and how their typically polarizing scenes brought them together. We talked about how they met and came together over the recording process and how the pandemic affected the writing and recording process overall. We also delved into the music industry and what it’s like being a band in 2022. Finally, we chatted and teased so much about their upcoming project!

Artist & Allie is a music podcast that opens up lines of communication between the artist and fans while fostering meaningful conversation about the music industry and the world. In a combination of informal chat, a series of questions, and maybe a game or two, Artist & Allie is made for music fans.  

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In this episode of Artist & Allie, we chat with Andy Tongren of Young Rising Sons about their latest album dropping March 11th, "Still Point In A Turning World." We break down the last couple years for the band as well as the impact that COVID had on their writing and recording process. We discuss the overarching themes of the album including high energy and high spirited. We chatted along the way about the social media impact on the industry and the algorithms and so much more!   Artist & Allie is a music podcast that opens up lines of communication between the artist and fans while fostering meaningful conversation about the music industry and the world. In a combination of informal chat, a series of questions, and maybe a game or two, Artist & Allie is made for music fans.  Young Rising Sons @YoungRisingSons  Artist & Allie: Instagram/Twitter: @ArtistandAllie Website: https://bit.ly/30ZM2UZ #musicpodcast #musicfans #altpoppodcast

On this episode of Artist & Allie, we are joined by author of “Stay on Beat: Aligning Yourself with Winning Trends in the Music Industry” and Singer-Songwriter Kaitlyn Fox. Kaitlyn is so incredibly talented and knowledgeable about music and the music industry. We talked about the catalyst that pushed her into her music career and strong interest in music. We also discussed internet trends and how TikTok and other longstanding online mediums are affecting the music industry and artistry. Then we got into Taylor Swift and other people with strong music marketing techniques as well as women and music.  

Artist & Allie is a music podcast that opens up lines of communication between the artist and fans while fostering meaningful conversation about the music industry and the world. In a combination of informal chat, a series of questions, and maybe a game or two, Artist & Allie is made for music fans.  Kaitlyn Fox @KaitlynFoxMusic  Artist & Allie: Instagram/Twitter: @ArtistandAllie Website: https://bit.ly/30ZM2UZ  #musicpodcast #musicfans #altpoppodcast

On this episode of Artist & Allie, we are joined by Michigan band, Leland Blue. They just freshly released their single, “Good Time” just last week and are joining us to chat about all things Leland Blue. Their band was formed from living rooms and school talent shows and this group is really going to take us by storm in 2022. With teases with new music, we talked about the refresh button that was hit with the pandemic, their songwriting on “Good Time” and a few other songs that are up their sleeves. We also broke down Connor and Ben’s musical influences that came from their parents and how that has trickled into the music they are making now. 

Artist & Allie is a music podcast that opens up lines of communication between the artist and fans while fostering meaningful conversation about the music industry and the world. In a combination of informal chat, a series of questions, and maybe a game or two, Artist & Allie is made for music fans.  

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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we talk to New Jersey power-pop four piece Pollyanna. Pollyanna is killing the game right now and just last fall dropped “Sugar Coat Deluxe” and signed to I Surrender Records. Jill, Brandon, Dan & Jack are really bringing us music for our generation. We chatted about all things “Sugar Coat Deluxe” but also talked about their upcoming projects and lots of teases! We also talked about their close relationship as a band and how Jill and Dan really found their missing pieces in Jack and Brandon and so much MORE!

Joining us this week is Tampa alt-band, Glass House Point. This band seriously does not mess around with their sick sound. They most recently released their singles “Wash Me Over” and “Always Fading” where you can really hear their play with genre bending and production. We chatted about all things Central Florida music scenes, growing up together as a band, sharing their music tastes, their production process behind these most recent releases and so much more. The band is really honing in on their goals and world that they are creating with GHP and it’s going to be so fun to be a fan along the way.   

Artist & Allie is a music podcast that opens up lines of communication between the artist and fans while fostering meaningful conversation about the music industry and the world. In a combination of informal chat, a series of questions, and maybe a game or two, Artist & Allie is made for music fans.  Glass House Point @GlassHousePoint  Artist & Allie: Instagram/Twitter: @ArtistandAllie Website: https://bit.ly/30ZM2UZ #musicpodcast #musicfans #altpoppodcast

On this episode of Artist & Allie, we have the two of the geniuses behind fan-project app, Lightcert App. We chat with Sarah Najib and Emma Currie all about this amazing app. These three ladies have worked together to take what fans have been doing for years with paper, flashlights, and anything else they can bring into arenas and put it all in an app! We chat about the trio coming together, working on various dates of Harry Style’s Love On Tour and what it’s been like watching the app grow and seeing the outcome themselves in person.

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