When We See Each Other

In early Spring, Nikkiesha spoke with Eden Quintero, the amazing multi-instrumentalist and band leader of the genre-bending band AVATAREDEN. They talked about how losing hope is also finding hope through community, especially now as the rise of anti-immigrant and anti-trans rhetorical hate is growing. Eden also talked about how music/art has inspired them to create a world outside of this cis-heteronormative/white supremacist landscape.- Produced and hosted by Nikkiesha McLeod- Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay- Released and distributed by Stereoactive Media

ABOUT THE GUEST: Billy Dean Thomas, AKA “The Queer B.I.G.,” is a Hip-hop recording artist and producer born and raised in Harlem, but currently residing in Boston. Billy Dean challenges the music industry with quick witted punchlines that highlight intersectional feminism, social justice. and growing up in a gentrified city. - Produced and hosted by Nikkiesha McLeod- Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay- Released and distributed by Stereoactive Media

ABOUT THE GUEST: Axel Kacoutié is an audio artist and poet. For over ten years Axel has been working with sound, music, and words to conjure new thought-forms and perspectives on the familiar. Reviving a magic in the mundane. Axel's work has been featured in productions for the BBC, Spotify, Wondery, and The Guardian, among many others.- Produced and hosted by Nikkiesha McLeod- Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay- Released and distributed by Stereoactive Media

ABOUT THE GUEST: Tiffadelic is a Detroit-based, Black Goth artist operating within post-punk, darkwave, minimal wave, and synth-driven soundscapes. Drawing vocal inspiration from icons such as Alan Vega, Annie Lennox, Ian Curtis, Jim Morrison, and Grace Slick, she crafts music that is dark, minimal, and emotionally immersive.Known for her enigmatic presence and otherworldly energy, Tiffadelic’s performances create a hypnotic atmosphere that pulls audiences into her New World- Produced and hosted by Nikkiesha McLeod- Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay- Released and distributed by Stereoactive Media

ABOUT THE GUEST: Born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, Richard Parris Scott has used their artistic practice to build the foundation which their brand stands on. They've performed self-written and produced music with their band at festivals, performed original compositions with theHolyoke Civic Symphony orchestra, and in 2024 released their second full-length album, ‘All’s Good.’- Produced and hosted by Nikkiesha McLeod- Produced and edited by Jeremiah Lee McVay- Released and distributed by Stereoactive Media===0:09 Introduction to When We See Each Other4:52 Meeting Richard Paris Scott6:09 Practicing Hope and Joy10:04 The Power of Teaching11:54 Musical Beginnings14:48 Relationship with Music18:14 Evolution of Musical Identity25:53 Exploring ‘All's Good’30:05 The Theme of Love34:59 Creating “Unlovable”39:08 Music as Poetry43:41 Identity in Music51:54 Existence First1:03:40 Influences and Inspirations1:09:13 Unique Musical Flows1:15:31 Live Performance vs. Studio Work1:16:51 Shoutouts to Fellow Artists1:20:22 Where to Find Richard1:22:08 Outro