Coffee With A&J

This week, Ally & Jamie sit down with duo SOLYCE! Tune in to hear how the duo formed, the story behind their unreleased, debut single, what’s next for the pair and more. Support the show

This week, Ally & Jamie sat down  with Amber Ais to  chat about her newest project, “Coming of Age,” her biggest icks in a guy, new music she’s hoping to release soon and more! Listen to the full episode to hear an acoustic version of her track “Pen” from Coming of Age. About Amber:Amber Ais is an indie pop singer/songwriter born and raised in Boston, MA. She became passionate about music at a very young age starting in grade school and in the church choir. In the fall of 2014, Amber Ais began her studies as a songwriting major at Berklee College of Music where she graduated in 2018. There she became serious about pursuing a career as an independent artist.As a self-proclaimed wholesome sad girl, she hopes that by being honest and relatable in her writing, she can remind others that their emotions are valid. Her cool tone is supported by a blend of contemporary R&B, Pop production and live instrumentation. Her musical and writing influences include John Mayer, Julia Michaels, and Tori Kelly.Support the show

This week, Ally & Jamie sit down with Nashville-based country artist Shaylen. Tune in to hear an acoustic version of her wildly successful hit “What If I Don’t,” the story behind the track, what her journey was like transitioning from a pop artists in Los Angeles to a country artist in Nashville, her advice for women in the industry and more!About Shaylen:Born in Chattanooga TN, raised in Dallas TX and currently living in Nashville, Shaylen is a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter with music living in her soul since she was a child performing in church. After 10 years of living in Los Angeles, she walked away from it all to take the risk of embodying the truest version of herself while getting back to her roots as a country artist in Nashville. Shaylen brings a powerful and unique voice to her music and songwriting. Support the show

This week, Ally and Jamie sit down with country artist Willie Shaw. Tune in to hear an acoustic performance of Willie's single, "Moonlight Memories," and to learn more about his brand new track "Roll the Dice," the impact he hopes to make through his music, the story behind loved-up song "Ring In My Pocket" and more!About Willie:Hailing from Orange County, Willie first identified the potential of music at home. Possessing an impressive voice of her own, mom sang backups during sessions at the famed Capitol Records studio in Los Angeles. Attending William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA, he played baseball at the college level in addition to writing and performing. Beyond regular gigs at the student lodge, he busked in colonial Williamsburg. Upon graduation, he picked up and moved to Nashville. By day, he held down an accounting gig for NASA. At night, he devoted countless hours to songwriting. In the end, Willie Shaw might just make you realize something about yourself as he soundtracks his journey (and yours). He continues to expand his fanbase via TikTok where he was included in their emerging artists playlist for his previous single “Needed Somebody”. Shaw has opened for acts such as Old Dominion, Brantley Gilbert, Train, Rick Springfield, REO Speedwagon and others.Support the show

This week, Ally and Jamie sat down to talk with husband & wife country duo The Dryes. Tune in to hear about their time on The Voice, the story behind their unreleased track “Who Needs to Hear This,” what they have in store for fans in 2023 and more!About The Dryes:If there was ever a time that country music needed a duo like The Dryes, it’s now. Unlike many, searching for a filter to clean up their messy lives, Katelyn and Derek Drye have built their career through authenticity; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Happiness and love, as well as the pain and struggle of real life, have built an explosive recipe for real, raw, country music. Support the show

Happy New Year! This week, we kick off 2023 with Nashville-based artist Lindsey Lomis. Tune in to hear the process behind writing and recording her most recent EP Daydreaming, her most exciting moments on tour with artists including Joshua Bassett and JoJo, what fans can look forward to from Lindsey in the new year and more!Support the show

Well... it's Ally and Jamie's final episode of 2022. What a year! Listen to A&J reminisce on some of their favorite moments of the podcast, guess their top episode and share some funny behind-the-scenes moments. See you in 2023! Support the show

This week, Ally and Jamie sit down with Los Angeles based alt-pop artist Kaya Stewart. Tune in to hear Kaya chat about her album If Things Go South, her award-winning short film, what it was like growing up in the industry and more!About Kaya:Born in London but raised in Los Angeles, Kaya Stewart grew up surrounded by music and began writing songs at the age of 6.  By her early teens, Stewart had found her place in Los Angeles’ live music scene, sneaking into shows and establishing herself as a performer in her own right. After releasing her self-titled debut album in 2016, Stewart toured non-stop across the U.S., including performing dates on the Warped Tour where she was the youngest female artist to participate in the iconic touring festival.  With the heart of your favorite nineties alt songstress, the guts of a tried-and-true punk, and a whole lot of sass all her own, she formally introduces herself on her  sophomore LP, If Things Go South.Support the show

This week, Ally and Jamie are joined by Nashville-based singer/songwriter Leah Jean. Tune in for an acoustic version of Leah's song "Black and White" and to hear more about her forthcoming album Creatures In The Room, how she balances various passions and more!About Leah Jean:Indie-Folk artist Leah Jean uses jazz-infused guitar riffs mixed with lo-fi and experimental elements to create dreamy and complex backdrops for her poignant and relatable stories. Inspired by musicians and artists such as Kimbra, Kacey Musgraves, and Phoebe Bridgers, Jean writes songs that are tinged with melancholy, rooted in nostalgia, and possess a keen sense of brave vulnerability. Support the show

This week, Ally and Jamie sit down with Nashville-based singer, songwriter and producer carobae to chat about her just released album scared to go to sleep, her time on Charlotte Sands tour, her thoughts on mental health as a woman in the music industry and more! Tune in to hear an acoustic performance of carobae's track "eat ur heart out" from scared to go to sleep.Support the show

This week, Ally and Jamie reminisce on some of their favorite celebrity encounters. You never know who you'll spot in Nashville! Tune in to hear how Ally met Shawn Mendes in the Gulch, Jamie's meet & greet with Phillip Phillips and more! Support the show

Tune in to this week’s episode where we rank Taylor Swift songs and hear an amazing performance by Annie Leppert of her unreleased original track “Sneaky.” Listen to the full episode to find out the story behind Annie’s debut single “Almost In Love,” what brought her to Nashville, her favorite holiday tradition and more!About Annie:Annie is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN who writes piano/vocal based soul and pop music with jazz and folk influences. She daydreams more often than not and writes songs for those who do the same. Annie is currently a music student at Belmont University.Support the show

This week, Ally and Jamie are joined by their friend Lauren as they each tell a story about how they’ve been humbled by guys over the years. Tune in to hear all about the guys dubbed Clown 1, Clown 2 and Clown 3. Support the show

In honor of Halloween coming up, it's only fair to talk about being clowned by someone. This week's guest, Kenzie Cait, shares her hysterical story, talks about what it takes to write a raw song, shares her journey to Nashville and more! Support the show

This week, Ally and Jamie chat about life after college, potential moves, a quick sand scare and a pesky New York City rat. They are joined by country singer Liam Coleman as he performs an acoustic version of his unreleased track "Lucky Enough," and chats about how he broke into the Nashville music scene, joining Jordan Davis in a recent lineup, his time performing gigs on Broadway and more!About Liam Coleman:Liam Coleman has been laser-focused on his dreams as a national country music touring and recording artist for as long as he can remember …  so much so, he packed up his few belongings and headed to Nashville from his native Charlton, Massachusetts before finishing high school.His dynamic, no-fear stage presence, deep baritone voice and insightful songwriting well beyond his years excited both his fans and the music world, and his talents have already brought him to nominations from the Worcester Music Awards for “Best Up & Comer” and a Central MA “Best of” award for “Best Musical Group.” He landed on the Pulse Magazine People to Watch 2021 list and most recently took home the grand prize in the New England Songwriting Competition. Liam signed with Marathon Talent for management in September of 2020 and has released several well-received singles.Support the show