Today on the Writer's Round EPIC the band stops by to talk about their latest release and some upcoming projects! James and Steven dive deep into the production and storytelling side of EPIC's music, and finally solve the mystery of why Charles wears Dragonball Z t-shirts. This episode was a blast to make and we're excited to share EPIC's message of hope with you all.  The Writer's Round: Write Now. Right Now.  www.epictb.com novumrecords.com patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ..read more

Today on the Writer's Round, NOVUM (Will Hickl and Eric Wilkes) sit down with James and Steven to discuss their upcoming full length album, "Chromatic". They talk about what a wild endeavor this album has turned out to be and dive deep into what it means to steal art. Listen through to the end to hear a special live performance of their song "Origin".  Visit their website to help with the crowdfund! The Writer's Round: Write now. Right now.  novummusic.co novumrecords.com patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https ..read more

Today on the Writer's Round, James and Steven dive into how the landscape of live events has changed due to covid. All of a sudden it is no longer sustainable to just be a good musician; you have to have technological know-how and have to be proficient at all visual/social media. It's a game changer.  novumrecords.com patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ..read more

Today on the Writer's Round, Simple Offering sits down with James and Steven to discuss their new EP "Prodigal", the writer's retreat at NOVUM Records, and their new youtube channel. James and Steven effectively fangirl and drool over the awesome new tunes, and Mark/Lily (henceforth known as Markily) dive into how one earth they invented a new genre of worship music. Buckle your seatbelts boys and girls.  The Writer's Round: Write Now, Right Now.  www.novumrecords.com www.patreon.com/thewritersround www.simpleoffering.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to ..read more

Today on the Writer's Round, co-owners of NOVUM Records Will Hickl and Mason Shirley sit down and discuss the amazing things going on at the label. NOVUM Records is the primary sponsor of the show and both Steven and James are NOVUM Records artists. Will and "Uncle" Mason walk us through current music trends, the value of collaboration, and the wonders of 808 beats. Let's just say, James had a field day editing this episode.  The Writer's Round: Write Now, Right Now.  For more info visit: novumrecords.com To help support the show and the creation of new music please visit: patreon.co ..read more

This week on The Writer's Round, James and Steven dive deep into the world of A&R (artist and repertoire) with the delightful music industry guru Noreen Prunier-Winans. For the uninitiated, A&R reps are the movers and shakers in the music industry that develop songwriters and artists to get songs finished and sold. You're gonna wanna hear the inside information and wisdom Noreen has to share! Plus, she destroys James's love for Bieber in a most spectacular fashion.  Noreen is A&R with Wide Eyed Entertainment based is L.A. They've handled big named artists such as Julia Michael ..read more

Guest host Gabby Banzon joins the Writer's Round with Steven and James to discuss how songwriting and music therapy go hand in hand. Gabby is a board certified Music Therapist, NOVUM RECORDS singer/songwriter, podcaster, and coffee addict.  For more info on Gabby, visit gabbybanzon.com Check out Gabby's podcast, Clinical Bopulations! https://open.spotify.com/show/1JUDoqyt9UkvCpr40EEjf6?si=3hFuMoeJTMCbbq77FvjILQ Patreon.com/thewritersround --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ..read more

Joining us at the Writer's Round today is acclaimed worship duo, Simple Offering! Comprised of engaged musicians Mark McKellar and Lily Lalonde, Simple Offering is a full time mission worship ministry that works in conjunction with the JP II Healing Center. Currently in the crowdfunding stage for their new EP "Prodigal", Mark and Lily share some insight into the ways God is working in their life and the inspiration that has lead them down this spiritual journey. Be sure to stick around for the live performance of a secret track off the new EP! To support Simple Offering and their fundraising ..read more

This week Molly Marrow joins us on the Writer's Round! Molly Marrow is the Worship Leader for Be Love Revolution a ministry for high school girls. She studied at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where she sang for their youth and adult summer conferences. During this time, she sang and spoke for various conferences and events for youth in the U.S. and Canada. Molly recently recorded an album of Christian music entitled “Lead Me” with themes of meditation and worship. Her desire is to spread the gospel message and the love of God through music and ministry. For more info on Molly and her ..read more

This week on the Writer's Round, Matt "Lewie" Lewis sits down with James and Steven to discuss to benefits and woes of Songwriter Circles, usage of "veiled" lyrics and how fatherhood has changed their songwriting.  For more info on how to book Matt Lewis, visit http://www.mattlewis-music.com/ Visit patreon.com/thewritersround to help support the creation of new music! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ..read more