Btr Live Studio

"Gamblers is a Long Island, NY-based rock band led by songwriter Michael McManus. With catchy hooks, indie rock grit, pop melodies, psych rock and dance touches,  and creative production, the collective has a way of defying description while making super memorable tunes. For this episode, the band delivers a killer acoustic take on their well-crafted tunes, and main songwriter/singer Michael stops by for an actual, IRL interview, covering the band's history, his fascinating musical trip thru hip hop, and navigating the music industry as an independent artist.  00:00 - sponsor + intro 00:28 - Gamblers interview 57:16 - "Corinthian Order" - Gamblers 61:01 - "The Selfish Bell" - Gamblers 64:18 - "Do I?" - Gamblers 68:03 - outro 69:28 - end "

"Lakes is a UK-based band whose album Start Again is out now. Here, Roberto Cappellina joins us to talk about the band's new album, their upcoming release show and tour dates, and the group's unique approach to songwriting, along with a fantastic solo acoustic performance. Audio and video for this session was recorded by bandmate Matt Shaw. 00:00 - sponsor + intro 00:44 - "Pine Barrens" - LAKES 04:41 - Interview 32:12 - "Talk!" - LAKES 35:59 - "Warning Signs" - LAKES 39:41 - outro 40:25 - end "

"Black Nash is the bedroom-pop recording project of Jody Smith, a Brooklyn-based songwriter whose work reflects on his five years in the U.S. Army. Here, he joins Jen Meller for a conversation about his self-titled album, the musical process, and the making of the music video for "Alligator," along with an exclusive performance for BTR Live Studio at Home. 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Black Nash 02:24 - “It’s You” - Black Nash 05:16 - Black Nash 06:59 - “Alligator” - Black Nash 09:29 - Black Nash 11:09 - “Zodiac” - Black Nash 13:08 - Black Nash 15:49 - “Love Underwater” - Black Nash 17:47 - Black Nash 23:05 - “Burn My Body Down” - Black Nash 26:12 - Black Nash 27:39 - “No Idea” - Black Nash 30:29 - Outro 30:58 - End "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Rhode Island-based NOVA ONE stops by. Roz discusses their LP Loveable released April 2020 at the brink of the lockdown, the inspiration for the costumes, the making of the music video for “Your Girl” and their fondest tour memory.  00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Nova One 21:46 - “Light Years” - Nova One 25:07 - Nova One 38:02 - “Violet Dreams” - Nova One 41:13 - Nova One 55:53 - Outro 56:24 - End "

"Will Stratton is an American musician living in Beacon, New York. His seventh album - The Changing Wilderness - is availalbe now from Bella Union. For this episode, Will recorded a great solo acoustic performance of three songs from that record, and we caught up to discuss the recording process, his life outside of music, and more. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:05 - "Tokens" - Will Stratton 06:08 - Will Stratton interview 36:57 - "The Rain" - Will Stratton 41:46 - "Fate's Ghost" - Will Stratton 47:22 - outro 48:04 - end "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Brooklyn based now Miami transplant niecesandnephews stops by. niecesandnephews is releasing a full length album, Mnemosyne on July 16th 2021. Jen sits down with Mario and discusses his Feb 2021 release Hit By A Parked Car. Mario explains his musical process, how quarantine effected him,  and what it was like touring in Israel. In September 2020 Mario did a merch fundraiser which raised $800 dollars for National Alliance on Mental Health NYC, Warriors in the Garden, and Fair Fight Action. 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - niecesandnephews 34:32 - "Missing Step” - niecesandnephews 38:04 - "Runtime 10” - niecesandnephews 39:30 - "Snapping Out Of It” - niecesandnephews 43:11 - Outro 43:52 - End "

"Straight Outta Crown Heights, Brooklyn comes the living legend Skanks The Martyr with his crew Bankai Fam. A real deadly and potent lyrical gunner on the mic, Skanks never pulls any punches. If you think you have him trapped into a corner, boom out of nowhere comes the Bankai Fam. Check out this interview and exclusive live performance! 00:00 - Bazarro intro 01:35 - Skanks talk segment 1 10:25 - Double Cross - Skanks 11:47 - Skanks talk segment 2 21:37 - Legend of the Eye Patch - Skanks The Martyr 24:12 - Skanks talk segment 3 32:26 - Mercy - Skanks The Martyr 35:03 - I’m Not Civil - Bankai Fam, Skanks The Martyr, Low B, Shatike & G Stats 38:25 - Bazarro Outro 40:04 - Finished "

"Wes Tirey is an Asheville, NC-based musician and poet whose latest release is an expansive double-album and lyric/prose chapbook, bringing timeless stories to life through melody and words. Here, Wes delivers a raw performance from his sun room and a great conversation about his music, writing, and cat. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:11 - "If Love Blues" - Wes Tirey 05:56 - Wes Tirey interview 34:00 - "Overworked, Underslept" - Wes Tirey 38:31 - "Life is good, Life is Sweet" - Wes Tirey 43:12 - Outro 44:08 - End. "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, New York-based artist Talay stops by to discuss their writing process, fondest tour memories, and recording their upcoming studio album. 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Talay 07:55 - “My Love Is Free” - Talay 10:35 - Talay 15:07 - “If I Asked You To” - Talay 17:24 - Talay 22:04 - “Forever Now” - Talay 24:54 - Talay 29:35 - “What It’s All About” - Talay 32:48 - Talay 37:32 - Outro 38:04 - End "

"In this episode of BTR Live Studio at Home, Brooklyn-based duo Gracie and Rachel stops by to discuss their new EP a whisper becomes a shout, their songwriting process, their most terrifying tour memory, as well as what it is like working with Ani DiFranco on Righteous Babe Records. 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Gracie and Rachel 08:38 - “trust (a whisper)” - Gracie and Rachel 12:48 - Gracie and Rachel 19:37 - “speak (a whisper)" - Gracie and Rachel 23:26 - Gracie and Rachel 32:27 - “undo (a whisper)" - Gracie and Rachel 35:03 - Gracie and Rachel 44:35 - Outro 45:06 - End "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Canadian folk artist Sarah Osborne stops by to discuss their writing process, the release of the Seasonal Album Project,  fondest tour memories, and what it’s like living in a tiny house. 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Sarah Osborne 06:24 - “Let It Rain” - Sarah Osborne 09:59 - Sarah Osborne 13:48 - “Electric Company” - Sarah Osborne 17:37 - Sarah Osborne 24:18 - “Spring Fever” - Sarah Osborne 26:22 - Sarah Osborne 30:34 - “The Wind” - Sarah Osborne 34:31 - Sarah Osborne 40:06 - Outro 40:37 - End "

"Milly is the project of Brendan Dyer, Spencer Light , Yarden Erez, and Zach Capitti Fenton. Here, the LA-based band (some members are East Coast based), delivers a strong performance recorded live at Brooklyn venue Babys All Right upon the release of their EP earlier this Spring, and I catch up with Brendan to talk about the band's development, their songwriting process, making music videos, and what's happening for the band right now. 00:00 - sponsor + intro 01:15 - "Teach Old Dogs New Tricks" 05:17 - Milly interview 46:36 - "Crazy Horse" 50:27 - "Denial" 53:29 - outro 54:20 - end "

"Ifeanyi Elswith is a contemporary R&B/hip-hop vocal artist from Avalon Park, Chicago who can often be found singing backup for the likes of Wyatt Waddell. In this episode, she performs songs from her 2020 debut, Everything Festyle,  with a full band (including Waddell on bass), and joins us for a conversation about songwriting, inspiration, her musical background, and what she has in the works these days. 00:00 - Sponsor+Intro 01:20 - "Fefestyle" - Ifeanyi Elswith 03:28 - Ifeanyi Elswith interview 41:03 - "Standing In My Garden" - Ifeanyi Elswith 46:16 - "XO" - Ifeanyi Elswith 50:44 - "Changeability" - Ifeanyi Elswith 55:17 - "Who Are You" - Ifeanyi Elswith 60:10 - outro 61:27 - end "

"Alex Lleo is a UK-based songwriter whose new EP, Morning Heights, was recorded in Brooklyn, NY and is out now from Babywoman Records. In this episode, Alex chats about the inspiring process of creating the record, and delivers an exclusive acoustic performance, recorded live at home. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 00:59 - "White Water" - Alex Lleo 04:26 - Alex Lleo interview 43:39 - "The Old Walk" - Alex Lleo 47:40 - "4-05" - Alex Lleo 51:51 - outro 52:38 - end "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Ian and Rachel of the Brooklyn-based rock duo Phantom Wave stop by to discuss their songwriting process, the release of their newest album Wilds, and pandemic life. 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Phantom Wave 03:49 - “Anterograde" - Phantom Wave 08:10 - Phantom Wave 13:46 - “Billows” - Phantom Wave 18:56 - Phantom Wave 20:43 - “Everglades” - Phantom Wave 25:35 - Phantom Wave 29:57 - Outro 30:34 - End "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Brooklyn-based Golden Alphabet (core members Tommy Cormier and Kendra Kovarik) stop by to discuss  the release of their new album Removable Baby Jesus, the songwriting process, and life in quarantine, along with an exclusive performance. 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Golden Alphabet 13:57 - “It’s Over” - Golden Alphabet 17:15 - Golden Alphabet 25:30 - “The Way I Was Born” - Golden Alphabet 28:49 - Golden Alphabet 34:36 - “Trippin’ Out Again” - Golden Alphabet 37:37 - Golden Alphabet 47:06 - Outro 47:38 - End "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, LA-based singer songwriter Willa Amai stops by to discuss her musical beginnings, meeting Linda Perry, the upcoming release of her new album I Can Go To Bed Whenever, and the making of her music videos. Willa performs "What's Going On?" - originally released by 4 Non Blondes and written by Linda Perry, Willa's producer and one of the founders of her label. She also  performs some of her newest tunes off the upcoming album I Can Go To Bed Whenever. 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Willa Amai 07:49 - “What’s Going On” - Willa Amai 11:33 - Willa Amai 21:15 - “Too Close” - Willa Amai 24:27 - Willa Amai 31:42 - “Not A Soldier” - Willa Amai 34:49 - Willa Amai 43:00 - Outro 43:28 - End "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Brooklyn based three-piece indie rock band The Planes stops by, and frontman Stephen Perry the soon to be release of his new album Eternity on its Edge, the recent release The Oracle of Marcy, and his process when writing music. 00:00 - Intro 1:00 - The Planes 11:30 - “Gallows” - The Planes 14:25 - The Planes 25:23 - “The Constant” - The Planes 28:24 - The Planes 34:04 - “Decoder Ring” - The Planes 36:43 - The Planes 41:56 - Outro 42:27 - End "

"Endearments is a brand new project from Brooklyn-based musician Kevin Marksson, formerly of synth rock duo Saint Marilyn. Here, he delivers a stunning performance recorded live at Our Wicked Lady in Brooklyn, and chats about the project and his musical background. 00:00 - Sponsor + Intro 01:26 - "Empress" - Endearments 04:01 - Endearments interview 33:20 - "Left Side" - Endearments 37:15 - "Anica" - Endearments 40:05 - outro 41:00 - end "

"On today’s episodes of BTR Live Studio at Home, Nashville based pop artist Klypi stops by. We discuss the release of the new LP Consensual Hits, their edgy music videos, and their songwriting process. 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Klypi 09:29 - “Not For You” - Klypi 13:40 - Klypi 21:34 - “Cum Quick Then Die” - Klypi 24:39 - Klypi 30:09 - Bedwetter 33:33 - Klypi 40:34 - Outro 41:02 - End "