The OpenMic Podcast: Recent Episodes
The OpenMic Podcast
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Mysterious Internet-born, Twitter-trending group 4 Minutes Later was top trending on Twitter in not one, not two, but three major countries: The USA, UK, and Mexico. It all started in early 2018 when 4ML tweeted a mysterious “music coming soon”. 4ML then released “This is London” without any visuals to help promote it. It wasn’t before long that people were clamoring to find out who this account releasing this music was. In an effort to unveil the group (or person!), #whois4ml was born, quickly circulated, and ultimately trending around the globe. 4 Minutes Later embraced this enigma surrounding them (him, her, who knows!) and keep their identity hidden.
Iris Colton has a fondness for the month of October and his music is reminiscent of the Fall month. We talked about how music has allowed him to express meaning that words simply cannot. Especially, in the context of a romantic relationship. Iris is ready to release his new album October’s secret which not only perfectly captures the feeling of October but lets the listener in on the secret this month holds for Iris through powerful ballads.
Jillian Francis has spent the last decade perfecting her craft, knowing that she needed to find her own voice before releasing it to the world. Influenced by the thought provoking substance and emotional pull off singer songwriters of the late 60’s & 70’s, Jillian has honed her own sound.
Breana Raquel is an actress and singer/songwriter. Her notable credits include a guest-star role on CBS’ Criminal Minds and has a recurring Co-star role on CBS’ Seal Team. She’s also known for her recurring role in a Crypt TV mini-series. Her other credits include roles in the films Sunsprite and Toobie. In early 2019, Breana released her first EP: Beginner's Love and has been touring with High School Nation Spring 2019.
Harrison Cone is an artist of many talents. He is an Actor, singer and producer who combines his talents and passions in every aspect of his life. His latest single, “Wave” shows his desire to be free and encourages others to go after their dreams and not let anyone’s opinion stand in their way.
Zach Mackey is set to release his debut EP, Just Boy Things on September 13th where he chronicles his emotionally draining journey of self acceptance and hopelessly seeking acceptance of his sexuality from his religious family. The rise and fall of tempos throughout Just Boy Things beautifully mimics the rollercoaster Zach could not get off of. While each track shares a different chapter of Zach's life altering novel, the stand out track would have to be "What Can I Say", a letter to his mother.
Sofi K is a Detroit based rising pop/R&B artist. Her amazing talent has given her the opportunity to work alongside industry legends who have worked with Prince, Michael Jackson and Fleetwood Mac. She recently showcased her musical prowess and soulful influences on latest single Ice Cream.
Austin Ward & Yaz is a musical duo who proves that pop is craving a more mature, refined sound. They are the first artists that the infamous EastWest Studios has decided to support in-house. We talked about the their musical chemistry, what its liking working with a studio who has supported some of the world’s biggest artists, and getting on Spotify playlists.
dnny is an upcoming pop artist who has caught the attention of Gym Class Heroes frontman, Travie McCoy. He has also collaborated with artists such as Xuitcasecity and Cam Meekins. We talked about the crossover between sports players and musicians, the music scene in Nashville, and music with a positive message.
Dakota made it to the top 40 on the latest season of American Idol. She’s a DIY artist who recently made her music video debut with her self-produced video titled No One. You might have seen her performing live this past month in Austin or Dallas Texas.
JBach was selected for team Pharrell on The Voice in 2016. He talked about how fashion plays a role in inspiring his music, choosing a career that makes you happy, and teaching Pharrell how to play rock, paper, scissors?
Trip Rexx and Andrew go way back and discussed how Trip's style has changed since they first met. Trip speaks on what it was like collaborating with YouTube celebrity Matthew Santoro on his most recent music video, and how pursuing hip Hop in scenes like Arizona, Denver, and LA have each individually molded his career. The podcast got access to an exclusive sneak peak of his upcoming single On & On...
The Aussie living in London, Jamie Jones talks about the suit-wearing animals living behind him in his videos and the importance of eye-catching visual content. Jamie explains how music lessons were a catalyst for his career and getting more involved in his local music scene.
Pozay is a traveling singer-songwriter. He has performed in many scenic locations across the United States and South America. #MusicWithAView is his brand and his videos definitely live up to the name. He mentions how busking helped him develop his craft, and lets us into his mind as he explains his go with the flow ideology.
Kayla and Kelli, of the talented sister duo WildFire, chat about their growing popularity on social media and why being a personality is so important these days. Have you ever dreamt about getting your account verified on social media? Wildfire tells the exciting story of what it was like one day waking up to that blue checkmark. They also gave an inside scoop regarding what it was like working on their last project, and what can be expected from these music phenoms going forward.
Lexi Scatena is a singer-songwriter from Northern California. She spoke optimistically about the opportunities available to artists in the bay area, overcoming stage-fright, and the importance of finding a solid mentor.
One can tell how passionate, ambitious recording artist, Iris Colton is about his craft when he talks about persisting as a new artist, getting views on releases, and playing gigs.
Sammy Petitte is a talented beatboxer, Tedx speaker and therapeutic recreation specialist. She gives an insider's look into what it’s like preparing for a Ted Talk and highlights the amazing benefits of music therapy.
Liam Holmes talks about the MPC, being consistent when it comes to promoting yourself, and the cognitive effects of exercise.
Swiss born artist Melanie Anzarouth talks about her acting career, producing unique music videos, and tips on how to grow a following on social media.
Johanna Roehrig is an award winning German violinist studying to get her master’s degree at the Royal Academy of Music in London. She has been given the great honor of playing with the Philharmonic Orchestra this summer.
Joel Robertson talks about his band WeOverMe, dropping out of college, and how to get your foot in the door as an artist.
Violinist Emanuel Wynter talks about his passion for violin and the music scene in North Carolina. He also gives an inside perspective behind the inspiration for his feel good song "Iced Coffee".
Jhariah Clare talks about his unique process of making concept albums and what it's like being a DIY artist in New York City.
Hip hop artist Chaz Ultra talks about what it truly means to dedicate yourself to your craft on the first episode of the podcast.