Text us your #nextfavband story... This week we are joined by Nashville-based singer/songwriter Wila Frank - a hot, up-and-coming artist with a knack for taking the styles from her youth playing folk/americana music to a more alt-pop sound, all while making impossible sounds possible. With music often referred to as "cinematic", "introspective" and many other superlatives, I just like to say its incredible, and you're going to love it. Growing up on a farm in a rural bohemian town in Oregon (we'll get more detail on what that's like), she learned how to play the fiddle at the age for 4 (fuel ..read more

Text us your #nextfavband story... In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're releasing highlights from our Listen to the Dissonance event from back in February, where we brought together 4 incredible musicians to share songs and conversations about mental health. This special day featured: - Mike & Shannon Mains - Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise - Seán Barna - Carly Comando of Slingshot Dakota We also were spotlighting the work and efforts of Backline.care, and this event helped raise a donation of $511! Also spotlighted was the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and plea ..read more

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're releasing highlights from our Listen to the Dissonance event from back in February, where we brought together 4 incredible musicians to share songs and conversations about mental health. This special day featured: - Mike & Shannon Mains - Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise - Seán Barna - Carly Comando of Slingshot Dakota We also were spotlighting the work and efforts of Backline.care, and this event helped raise a donation of $511! Also spotlighted was the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and please check out their services, especi ..read more

Tune in this week as we spend time with Judah Kim - a Philly-based "underdog" DIY alt-rocker who's songs have soaring vocals, and structure that put your ears at ease.  David puts forth a "Beatles/Radiohead" vibe, and that sounds just about perfect. Judah was born in Philly, the 7th of 8 from parents to immigrated from South Korea.  A proud Asian American, Judah is passionate to share that a path in rock n roll is there and to raise awareness on the mental health impact of a culture with a excessively strong emphasis on academics and success.  So he and 4 other Asian American f ..read more

This week's conversation will have it all - incredible music, inspiring story, deep conversation about overcoming grief, international relations, trips to the arctic circle, synesthesia, quilting with brilliance, and even the Philadelphia Eagles.  Yep...all of that!  So you will not want to miss our conversation with Eliza Hardy Jones. Of course, primarily this is about the first item on that list - and Eliza has just released a gem of an album called Pickpocket, and while it's full of the journey through the grief of attempting to have a child and feeling like you've tried everythi ..read more

During this episode we also talk about the Earth.  We only have one!  So we need to take good care of it, like it does for us.  Awareness is everything, so we will be sharing data and info, we'll shine a light on people and organizations doing great things, and of course some music along the way that's inspired by the need to take action.  We'll also preview important details for the No Planet B Jamboree happening this Sun 4/21 in Bethlehem. Guests of the livestream include: - Divya Desai, Executive Director of The Energy Co-op (our sponsor for this event) - Paige Roth, Di ..read more

Enjoy these highlights from our recent cautionary celebration during Earth Month - the inaugural No Planet B Jamboree!  Featured are our interviews with: - Paige Roth from Reverb.org - Blair Crimmins & the Hookers sharing his music as "Captain Crimmins & the Story Boat Band" sponsored by Soul Shine Schools - Ellie Wyatt from Music Declares Emergency, including her song "Long Forgotten Road" - Eljuri sharing her song "Salva La Tierra" Along with important stories and "green" details provided in between. NY Times - "Can Flashy Music Festivals Go Green?" American Express - Carbon ..read more

Tune in as Phillip and David spend time with the rising cinematic, opera-pop of IVA.  They'll check in with her about her early inspirations from her "Renaissance Man' grandfather to watching "Hard Days Night" everyday before kindergarten.  Then starting to train as an opera singer at 9 years old, to studying at illustrious universities and then abroad in Sweden.  Which lead to a fateful opportunity to join a skit on the Conan O'Brien show, and opened even more doors that she confidently walked through. Website: https://ivavoice.com/ YouTube Channel Spotify Bio  IVA is ..read more

Get ready for some Philly vibe! Phillip and David spend time with R-Son the Voice of Reason - MC, BoomBap Therapist, True School alumnus, member of the world's greatest bluegrass/hip-hop band, Gangstagrass. They'll cover his story starting from rhymes in the back of the school bus in 1st grade to the recent release of his latest solo jawns, and all the topics in-between. Rumor has it R-Son will freestyle on the show! Don't want to miss it. Website: boombaptherapy.com YouTube Channel Facebook Page Bio R-son the voice of reason describes himself as an old dude with Philly attitude, rhyme skill ..read more

This week's conversation will have it all - incredible music, inspiring story, deep conversation about overcoming grief, international relations, trips to the arctic circle, synesthesia, quilting with brilliance, and even the Philadelphia Eagles.  Yep...all of that!  So you will not want to miss our conversation with Eliza Hardy Jones. Of course, primarily this is about the first item on that list - and Eliza has just released a gem of an album called Pickpocket, and while it's full of the journey through the grief of attempting to have a child and feeling like you've tried everythi ..read more