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In this iteration of Fuegostine's Music Club, Matt (fuegostine) talks with singer-songwriter Lily Kershaw about her newest album, what depression can do to creativity and if there is such thing as a guilty pleasure song. I hope you enjoy the conversation with Lily Kershaw.

About Lily Kershaw:

The strongest tool Lily Kershaw wields is her voice, both in the simmering ferocity it carries and the poetry it speaks. For sophomore album Arcadia, she is ultimately telling a story of acceptance, both of herself and the great mystery that is the universe. Together with producer Ben Cooper (Radical Face), Lily takes her classic folk-tinged songs and weaves warmer analog sounds like organ, harpsichord and guitar with cinematic force, creating her most intimate release to date.In song and spirit, Lily is an old soul, but upon initial meeting she's kinetic, ebullient, lively, and kind, quick with a joke and an infectious smile.  Lily is a compulsive creator, she jots down melodies and lyrics as she’s wandering through her days. Born and mostly raised in Los Angeles, she offers an antidote to the long-mythologized Los Angeles glitz; she’s authentic, and honest, self-effacing and, above all, she is herself.

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On this iteration of Fuegostine's Music Club Matt (fuegostine) talks with SYML. We talk about the sync process for songs, what it was like growing up in 90s Seattle as well as his new music. I hope you enjoy the conversation with SYML.

About SYML:

SYML is the solo venture of artist Brian Fennell.  With over one billion lifetime streams, SYML—Welsh for “simple”—makes music that taps into the instincts that drive us to places of sanctuary, whether that be a place or a person. Born and raised in Seattle, Fennell studied piano and became a self-taught producer, programmer, and guitarist. He released his self-titled debut album in 2019, which included the platinum-selling song “Where’s My Love,” and the Gold Record fan favorite, “Girl,” followed by the grief-stricken EP DIM released in 2021. In 2023 he released his sophomore record, The Day My Father Died, which was recorded by renowned producer Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, Vance Joy, Father John Misty) at the infamous Studio X in their mutual hometown of Seattle. The album features collaborations with artists like Guy Garvey (Elbow), Lucius, Sara Watkins, Charlotte Lawrence, and is a document of growth and healing charting Fennell’s journey forward after a fundamental shift in his life.

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On this episode, Matt (fuegostine) talks with folk singer-songwriter Luke Sital-Singh on what about depressing music connects us, his new album entitled Fool's Spring, and the pressure of making music in his namesake. Hope you enjoy the episode with Luke.

About Luke Sital-Singh

If you look hard enough, you might just find yourself. However, the search may never be a matter of miles or a series of drastic shifts. Instead, it often happens when you sit still long enough to let yourself be found. UK-born and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, producer, and self-professed “chronic overthinker” Luke Sital-Singh has engaged this conversation throughout his prolific career, generating millions of streams in the process. Beyond praise from Guitar, Thank Folk For That, and more, Atwood Magazine raved, “Luke Sital-Singh immerses listeners in an intimate array of emotion set against a refreshing expanse of heartland folk and soft rock,” he toured with Angus and Julia Stone, Martha Wainwright, and The Staves and even led his own TED Talk at the official TED Conference in Vancouver. “I’m moved by sad music,” he leaves off. “It makes something beautiful out of something painful. It allows listeners to realize they’re not alone. I’m at a confusing age where I don’t know if I’m doing the right things in my life. I just know I’m Luke, and I made an album.”

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On this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club, Matt (fuegostine) talks with Ben of Old Sea Brigade about finding music through video games, moving from teen rock years into acoustic stylings, and his new EP. Hope you enjoy the conversation I had with Old Sea Brigade.

About Old Sea Brigade:

Life happens between all of the changes around us. We adapt to the ebbs and flows in our environment and ultimately grow in the middle of major milestones. Old Sea Brigade documents the space between those changes in his songs. Atlanta-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Ben Cramer captures anxiety, nostalgia, confusion, love, loss, and, ultimately, hope in tender true-life snapshots colored by folk eloquence, Americana bliss, rock energy, and country heart

He has a new EP coming out in August entitled If I Only Knew, Pt. 2

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In this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club Matt (fuegostine) talks with Rose Betts about her new album, the differences between London and Los Angeles, music as therapy and much more. I hope you enjoy the conversation I had with Rose Betts. 

About Rose Betts:

Rose Betts, a celebrated figure in the London music scene, transitioned to Los Angeles during the pandemic, sparking a meteoric rise on social media with viral moments and millions of streams. In 2021, Zack Snyder enlisted her for the Flash’s theme in his ‘Director’s Cut’ of Justice League, propelling her into the DC fandom.  Additionally, her collaboration with Snyder on one of the theme songs for ‘Rebel Moon’ underscores her burgeoning impact on both the music and film industries.  Her debut album, White Orchids (2022) under Warner Chappell, featuring the viral hit “Driving Myself Home,” further solidified her presence with major TV placements. Following another viral sensation with “Irish Eyes” in early 2023, Rose’s acclaim soared, amassing over 20 million streams globally and over 50 million views on TikTok. With an extensive touring history across the UK, including performances at Glastonbury and LFEST and prestigious venues like The Troubadour and Ronnie Scott’s, Rose’s sold-out headline show at The Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles marked a significant milestone. Rose is now signed to Nettwerk Music Group. She recently wrapped up her debut U.S. tour, which included several sold-out stops in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco,Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and more. Now she gears up to release her sophomore album There Is No Ship.

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In this episode,  Matt (Fuegostine) talks with singer-songwriter Emily James. The two talk about the struggles of social media as an artist, writing songs in different cities, as well as her upcoming EP. I hope you enjoy the conversation with Emily. 

About Emily James:
Emily James has been surrounded by music for as long as she can remember. Among the 22-year-old’s first memories are of her New York upbringing with her parents’ eclectic music collection. Spanning from Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder to musicals and folk music, all these early influences were quintessential to her story; nuanced and ever-evolving as the music the L.A.-based artist creates. Raised in a small town just north of New York City, James began her musical journey singing and taking piano lessons and, by the time she was ten, writing her own songs. In her early teens, James started performing around New York City and, soon after, began driving down to Nashville and gigging at venues throughout the Music City. Emily has come a long way both musically and geographically, having started her career in Nashville alongside powerhouse producers Ian Fitchuk (Kacey Musgraves) and Jacquire King (Kings of Leon). She established herself as a true songwriter whose music has continued to blossom and expand into many genres. As she’s matured, Emily’s soulful essence has taken center stage, capable of powerful, standout choruses that give way to tender inflections. After Nashville, Emily felt the west coast calling and decided to expand her horizons by relocating to Los Angeles. Once in L.A., James gained the confidence to venture into self-producing. “I definitely attribute a lot of what I know about production from what I’ve picked up from the producers and engineers I’ve been fortunate enough to work with,” she says. Creating songs in her own bedroom instead of in a studio adds a level of introspection to her songs. “Being able to create in such a private, intimate space, and yet have limitless possibilities staring you straight in the face is, for me, a beautiful way to create. You get to eliminate any elements of self-consciousness and be totally free with your thoughts and ideas.”Over the course of five EP releases, Emily has developed her own sound and songwriting style that features nuanced production and an emotional vulnerability that complements her dynamic vocal range. Regarding her process, James states, “At the start, I write for myself. Once the song is done, it doesn’t even feel like I wrote it. It’s not mine anymore. It belongs to whoever is listening  because they’re going to attach their own experiences to it. I like when people interpret my songs their own way. Even though I wrote the words about my own experience, however someone connects to it and relates it to their own life is completely valid. To me, that’s the beauty of music” 

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In this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club, Matt (Fuegostine) sits down with The Band Loula to talk about their swamp gothic country music, their creative process, and touring with Elle King among other things. Hope you enjoy the conversation 

About The Band Loula
Embodying the soil and grit of North Georgia, The Band Loula brings a swampy and haunting acoustic spirit to their instantly transfixing country. Two best friends, each an artist in their own right, Malachi Mills and Logan Simmons sought to evoke a new aesthetic. Raw harmonies, signature chemistry and a hard-touring ethos has infused the duo - signed to Warner Music Nashville and currently in the studio with Grammy-winning Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne - with an electricity that’s charged with desire, betrayal and yearning. Their soulful, song-forward approach to music offers a very real, very now sound for people who like their country straight up and real. Having spent the year touring with artists like Brothers Osborne, Ashley McBryde, Paul Cauthen and Brent Cobb, and Elle King. 

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In this episode, Matt (Fuegostine) sits down with indie artist Billy Raffoul to talk about growing up in a musical family, his new album coming out in July, and what its like as an artist where you need to be doing so many things.

About Billy Raffoul:

The communion between an artist and a room full of people endures is one of the most sacred forms of connection. As emotion and energy transfer back-and-forth, this interchange of feelings might be the closest thing we have to true magic in our physical world. Billy Raffoul writes music with this moment in mind. Guitar in hand and microphone on, his voice echoes with a graceful grit that comes right from the gut as he tells stories straight from the heart.After generating hundreds of millions of streams and earning acclaim from American Songwriter, Paste, and more, the award-winning Ontario singer, songwriter, and producer continues to captivate on his debut EP for Nettwerk.During 2017, Billy made his debut with the single “Driver.” Following the 1975 EP and The Running Wild EP, he released his debut full-length, A Few More Hours at YYZ in 2020. The single “Acoustic” generated over 60.7 million Spotify streams as “Easy Tiger” surpassed 19.4 million Spotify streams. The same year, he maintained this momentum with International Hotel and shared bills with Kings of Leon, Kaleo, X Ambassadors and more. Reaching another level, 2021 saw him garner the SOCAN Songwriting Prize for the single “Western Skies.”Despite the Pandemic lockdown, he focused on writing and recording as much as possible. Hecollaborated with longtime creative cohorts Justin Zuccato and Mike Crossey remotely and occasionally in-person, piecing the EP together over these sessions.

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Fuegostine (Matt) talks with Swedish folk/country singer-songwriter Sarah Klang about growing up in Sweden, her relationship with music and her daughter as well as finding ways to work through anxiety in the presence of social media.

Sarah Klang’s latest album, Beautiful Woman, is an expansive exploration of womanhood – from childhood to motherhood via teenage years, relationships and beyond. Klang digs deep into her own life on this new album to unpack the very essence of what it means to be a woman today. “This entire album is a celebration of womanhood and girlhood. It’s about the awkwardness of being a child, a teenager and about understanding your relationship with your body and self in a patriarchal world.” Klang explains she wanted to make an “unashamedly bigger and more popsounding” album. Beautiful Woman marks a bold change in direction and approach. She chose to record the album with the Grammy-nominated, US multiinstrumentalist, singer-songwriter and producer Eric D. Johnson (Bonny Light Horseman, Fruit Bats, The Shins). The experience also saw Klang switch to a live recording style in the studio with an extraordinary team musicians curated specifically for their roles including; Josh Adams on drums (Cat Power, Beck, Wild Nothing), Josh Mease on bass (The Weeknd, Fruit Bats), mixing by Jarvis Taveniere (Avalanches, Whitney, King Gizzard). The album is mastered by Heba Kabry, the studio mastermind behind Big Thief, Bjork, Future Islands, Mdou Moctar, Cat Le Bon, Animal Collective and many more. Klang is a two-time Swedish Grammis award winner and has extensive press coverage from; Rolling Stone Germany, The Line of Best Fit, NME, Clash, BBC Music, Billboard, DIY, Variety, The Guardian.

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In the newest iteration of Fuegostine's Music Club, Matt (Fuegostine) sits down and talks with Jean of St. Lucia. We talk about the state of genres, their new album Fata Morgana as well as how being a musician for him and his wife has changed over the years. 

About St. Lucia:

"Led by husband-and-wife duo South Africa-born Jean-Philip Grobler and Germany-born Patti Beranek, St. Lucia retreat from a fractured world on fire and into the glow of a rapturous synth-spiked electro-pop catharsis—like a dance party at the edge of existence. Now signed to Nettwerk Records, the group beams out a light of their own and shines brighter than ever. “In a way, this is my personal rebellion against the darkness of the world,” states Jean-Philip. “It’s easy to feel depressed these days, so I’m trying to bring something joyous to the world. I was sick of seeing shit on the Internet, and I just wanted to feel good. That’s what being human is about. We have to feel alive, despite whatever the fuck is going on.” St. Lucia has always stirred these kinds of emotions. It started with When The Night, which boasted fan favorites like “Elevate,” “All Eyes On You,” and “Closer Than This,” entered the Billboard Top 200 and hit #6 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Album chart. Its follow-up Matter, yielded the hit “Dancing On Glass,” while the band collaborated with artists ranging from Jack Antonoff to RAC. Two years later, Hyperion represented a creative and critical high watermark with praise from Billboard, who hailed the album as “buoyant,” and PopMatters who raved, “it feels revelatory.”“When you listen to this, I hope you feel inspired and like life is worth living,” Jean leaves off. Patti adds, “it unleashes things, and I think we did a good job capturing that.”

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Matt (fuegostine) sits down with Griffin William Sherry who is the former frontman of the band The Ghost of Paul Revere. Griffin is embarking on his own solo project and recently released an album entitled Hundred Mile Wilderness. In this episode we talk about what it means to be doing his own solo project, the perils of not dealing with your mental health as well as what he looks forward to most about touring. 

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Matt talks with WILLIS, an Indie-Rock band whose music is akin to some soulful vocals mixed with surf rock for a unique sound. In this episode they talk about touring, what it's like being friends for such a long time, as well as their favorite ways to take care of their mental spaces.



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Matt talks with Zinadelphia, an Indie-soul artist whose music is very reflective of relationships and feelings. They talk about tour, what it means to take care of your mental health, and learning from others in the industry among other things.

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Matt talks with Hazlett - singer, songwriter of some really heart wrenching Indie Folk music. They talk about the journey of Hazlett across continents, finding his place in music, what a U.S tour means for him to his unexpected love of the Chicago Bears, and more.

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In this conversation, Vincent Lima, a Indie Folk singer-songwriter and Matt (fuegostine), a music curator/influencer, delve into the themes of connection, community, and personal growth all around music. They talk about life being a new full time musician, what touring has meant to Vincent, and the story of the mythology behind his first full length album. 


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On this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club. I (Fuegostine) sit down with Canadian folk singer-songwriter Donovan Woods. We spend time talking about his new album, the rigors of touring, mental health and how it pertains to men, as well as other various topics. Donovan Woods has a new album out entitled Things Were Never Good If They're Not Good Now. He is also about to kick off a tour across Canada and the US. 

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On this episode of Fuegostine's Music Club, Matt (fuegostine) sits down to talk with Mike of Oliver Hazard. Oliver Hazard is an indie folk trio that originated in Waterville, Ohio. The band started when Michael, who was working as an outdoor educator in California, decided to play a dive bar show in Ohio. He convinced two friends to join him, and after a successful performance, they continued writing songs and won a recording contest. They quickly gained attention and signed with a record label. Oliver Hazard is known for their storytelling and harmonies, and they strive to create a sense of place in their music. They also prioritize their mental health on tour by focusing on good sleep, healthy eating, and exercise. The band is proud of their upcoming songs 'Blood' and 'Raindrop River' and will be releasing an EP named after the latter. They are currently on tour and hope to continue building momentum.

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In this conversation, Matt talks with Jason Singer, also known as Michigander, about mental health, music, switching labels, and the challenges of being an artist in today's music industry. They discuss Jason's musical influences, his experience with anxiety, and the resources available for musicians dealing with mental health issues. They also touch on the rewarding and exhausting aspects of being an artist, the importance of being true to oneself on social media, and the impact of online negativity. In this conversation, Jason and Matt discuss the importance of being true to oneself as an artist and the challenges of navigating the music industry. They also talk about Jason's experience with his new label, the process of selecting songs for an album, and the impact of radio play on an artist's career. They share their thoughts on the evolution of musical tastes and the power of personal connections in the music industry. Jason highlights the song 'East Chicago, Indiana' as the one he is most proud of, and he gives a shoutout to his friends Dylan Grantham and Abby Holliday as artists who deserve more recognition.

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I sit down with Josiah & the Bonnevilles to talk about music, American Idol, life as an independent artists and many other things. I hope you enjoy the conversation I had with Josiah. 

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I sit down with Nick and Kevin of Proxima Parada to discuss going TikTok viral, the meaning of Proxima Parada, and what it means to just celebrate success

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