Life Rhythms with Ryan Skyy

Welcome to Life Rhythms, home for music creators to share their hearts and pull back the curtain on their music. I’m Ryan Skyy, your host. I like to cut through the bullshit and skip the typical interview questions to get straight to the core of the guest’s humanity and artistry. Each episode features one guest and their latest song/album. There’s the occasional acoustic performance, people’s perspective, and no shortage of raw, revealing moments. New episodes drop on Wednesdays. Want more? Join our Skyy Fam @ryanskyy. See you then 😄!

For My Soul | SAYGRACE

4x Platinum and #1 ARIA Australian singer/songwriter, ⁠Grace Sewell⁠, known professionally as ⁠SAYGRACE⁠, has a voice that’s uniquely soulful and timeless in a way you may not even realize she’s Gen Z until you catch her in an interview like this one. Grace sits down for a fireside chat to share some of her precious music and talk about faith, culture, and her musical family roots. Don’t miss this episode of Life Rhythms, ‘For My Soul,’ and SAYGRACE’s EP ⁠⁠Deep Rest⁠⁠,⁠ streaming everywhere now! The post For My Soul | SAYGRACE appeared first on idobi.

10-30
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A Bit Boy Crazy | Jimmi Paige

⁠Jimmi Paige⁠ is the darker alter ego side of singer/songwriter ⁠Paige Lopynski⁠, known globally as “Bonnie” in the successful electronic dance duo ⁠Bonnie x Clyde⁠ that she’s been touring under for the past 10 years. Jimmi Paige is the alt-pop rock chick that’s been brewing inside Paige all along, and is finally bursting onto the scene with her debut EP A Bit Boy Crazy. This EP is serving nostalgic Nirvana, driving-in-your-convertible-blasting-rock-music, vibes, fused with a heavy dose of heart and pop songwriting gold. Paige joins Life Rhythms to debut her new project and talk about the inspiration behind it all.... Read more » The post A Bit Boy Crazy | Jimmi Paige appeared first on idobi.

10-02
01:16:46

Losing Myself Without You | Nostalgix

First-generation Iranian, female, Bass House DJ Nostalgix talks about how she went from a fan in the crowd at a Martin Garrix concert to touring festivals and establishing herself in the predominantly bro culture of Bass House. She also talks about what it’s like to let go of old versions of yourself and stepping into the scary unknown to make room for the full potential of yourself to emerge. Don’t miss this episode of Life Rhythms, ‘Losing Myself Without You,’ and Nostalgix’s single ‘Don’t Keep Me Waiting,’ streaming everywhere now! The post Losing Myself Without You | Nostalgix appeared first on idobi.

09-04
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Tragically Delicious | Bonnie McKee

⁠Bonnie McKee⁠‘s got the real Midas touch! She left her mark on 2010s POP music writing 10 #1 singles that sold over 30 million copies worldwide and defined an era of “escapist pop”. She wrote hits for Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Taio Cruz, Kesha, Cher, Christina Aguilera, among others. And Bonnie’s not just writing hits for others—her own tracks like ‘American Girl’ and ‘Forever 21’ are total bops too. Her journey mentoring under songwriting legend Max Martin, and getting a front row seat to the music industry “machine” has been a blessing and heroine’s journey for Bonnie, helping her slay... Read more » The post Tragically Delicious | Bonnie McKee appeared first on idobi.

08-22
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We All Go Out Alone | Kiesza

⁠Kiesza⁠ flashed onto the scene, and into the zeitgeist, with her 2014 debut single ⁠“Hideaway”⁠, only to lose it all just as fast, in equally dramatic fashion, when she suffered a brain injury from a horrific car crash. The accident started her on a years-long journey of recovery and self discovery, dealing with doubts of ever making it back to music. The music industry all but wrote her off as gone forever, a blessing in disguise, that liberated Kiesza with the opportunity to rebuild herself and learn some profound lessons about life, mortality, and the kind of artist she was... Read more » The post We All Go Out Alone | Kiesza appeared first on idobi.

05-22
01:38:04

I Have Never Known Someone Like You | Vandelux

Evan White, aka ⁠Vandelux⁠, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist from Vancouver, BC, now residing in San Francisco, CA who joins “Life Rhythms” to discuss his debut album “When The Light Breaks” and how life events like the birth of his daughter have changed his experience of making music. Ryan and Evan play snippets of songs from the album on the show and discuss the behind-the-scene stories of how they came to be and their meaning. | Brought to you by the remixer-hiring platform ⁠Mixilary.com⁠. The post I Have Never Known Someone Like You | Vandelux appeared first on idobi.

04-17
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Do You Think About Me Still? | Whipped Cream

Canadian DJ and record producer, Caroline Cecil, known professionally as ⁠Whipped Cream⁠, left a lifelong pursuit of Olympic-level figure skating to pursue a career in music after a life-changing experience at a music festival. Caroline produces and sings on her records, many released with major labels, and is fearlessly carving out a space for herself in a male-dominated industry. Her ability to dream massively and pursue the highest of heights in the music industry is what inspired me the most during our conversation. | Brought to you by the ⁠remixer-hiring⁠ platform ⁠Mixilary.com⁠. The post Do You Think About Me Still? | Whipped Cream appeared first on idobi.

04-03
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I’ve Opened Doors | Kastra

If you’ve been to a club in the last 10 years, likely at some point in the night, the DJ played a remix or edit that was produced by ⁠Kastra⁠. With a catalog of over 500 productions, Kastra’s creative output is prolific, and his sound and style has shaped dance music all over the world. Now with original music like his single “Think About You” and a record deal with Ultra Records, Kastra’s star is rising to counter the narrative from industry media that see him as “one of the most under rated house producers out at the moment”. |... Read more » The post I’ve Opened Doors | Kastra appeared first on idobi.

01-17
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Despacito | Tat Tong

⁠Tat Tong⁠ is the A&R Director of RCA Records Greater China and a 3x Grammy/Latin Grammy nominated writer/producer who was responsible for bringing the song ⁠“Despacito” to the Chinese market⁠. Having worked in both the American and Chinese music industries, Tat has a unique perspective on the two cultures, and is responsible for signing artists, nurturing their creativity and identifying opportunities for cross-pollination. | Brought to you by the ⁠remixer-hiring⁠ platform ⁠Mixilary.com⁠. The post Despacito | Tat Tong appeared first on idobi.

01-03
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This Is Me Praying | Sela Bruce

Sela Bruce and Ryan Skyy break down their new single “Praying” and discuss it’s inspiration and development. The two talk about sobriety, spirituality, the music industry and personal topics related to the song and their lives. | Brought to you by the ⁠remixer-hiring⁠ platform ⁠Mixilary.com⁠. The post This Is Me Praying | Sela Bruce appeared first on idobi.

12-06
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People’s Perspective 04 – Dirty Secrets With a Twist | Lady Camden

In this segment, Ryan Skyy hits the road driving ride share to get the people’s perspective on Lady Camden’s single ⁠“Dirtiest Secrets”⁠.  Every People’s Perspective is unplanned. The riders are randomly matched to Ryan via a rideshare app and their commentary is totally off the cuff. This segment is part of Lady Camden’s full Life Rhythms Episode #47, which you can watch anywhere you get your podcasts. | Brought to you by the ⁠⁠remixer-hiring⁠⁠ platform ⁠⁠Mixilary.com⁠⁠. The post People’s Perspective 04 – Dirty Secrets With a Twist | Lady Camden appeared first on idobi.

11-01
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Strip Me Down To My Lace | Lady Camden

Rex Wheeler, known globally as the drag queen Lady Camden, rose to fame competing on Season 14 of Rupaul’s Drag Race, placing as the runner-up. The multi-hyphenate talent is showing new sides to Lady Camden with the single “Dirtiest Secrets”, while sharing his experience of post-reality show, post-tour life, giving insight into how life has changed and how Lady Camden has served as a vehicle for Rex’s personal growth. | Brought to you by the ⁠remixer-hiring⁠ platform ⁠Mixilary.com⁠. The post Strip Me Down To My Lace | Lady Camden appeared first on idobi.

11-01
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I As In ‘I Don’t Care’ | Luciana

Known as the “Queen of Electro”, Luciana pioneered the bratty/shouting punk vocal style that’s so popular in dance music. At the age of 30, after five failed record deals, ready to give up on music, Luciana wrote and sang on the first ever Electro record “Yeah Yeah” by Bodyrox which ended up exploding to #2 on the charts in Europe, launching her career. She’s since had 9 Billboard #1 records, collaborated with Tiesto, Hardwell, and Deadmau5 and has written for Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears. She’s a punk at heart and more popular than ever with an upcoming guest spot... Read more » The post I As In ‘I Don’t Care’ | Luciana appeared first on idobi.

10-18
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A Strong Will To Survive | Hector Fonseca

DJ/Producer ⁠Hector Fonseca⁠ came up in early 2000s NYC with Mark Ronson, Samantha Ronson and Honey Dijon at the intersection of the underground New York, Queer, Latino, fashion, and House music scenes. Over a career spanning 20+ years, Hector has risen towards the top of global queer dance culture, touring the world, headlining festivals, and amassing over twenty #1 Billboard-charting remixes for artists including Lady Gaga, Sia and Rihanna. Now Hector runs his record label ⁠Audio4Play⁠, nurturing and giving voice to independent artists while he continues to explore his artistry. In this episode, Hector sits down to reflect on his... Read more » The post A Strong Will To Survive | Hector Fonseca appeared first on idobi.

10-11
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You Want My Moo | Durand Bernarr

Singer/Songwriter/Comedian ⁠Durand Bernarr⁠ is an experience. He made a name for himself touring with Erykah Badu, lending his vocals to Anderson .Paak and ⁠Kaytranada⁠, pulling off a legendary ⁠NPR Tiny Desk performance⁠ and blowing up many of our Instagram and TikTok feeds with ⁠hilarious viral videos⁠ singing on ⁠The TERRELL Show⁠. In this candid chat, Durand sits down to talk about his album ⁠Wanderlust⁠, his journey from Ohio to Los Angeles going from “couch ministries” as he calls couch surfing to building a global fanbase, sold out tours, and living life in the full flow of his humanity. | Brought... Read more » The post You Want My Moo | Durand Bernarr appeared first on idobi.

10-04
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People’s Perspective 03 – Angsty White Boy Music | The Scarlet Opera

In this segment, Ryan Skyy hits the road driving ride share to get the public’s perspective on how they relate to The Scarlet Opera’s music and their world of outcasts, misfits and the misrepresented.  Every People’s Perspective is unplanned. The riders are randomly matched to Ryan via a rideshare app and their commentary is totally off the cuff. This segment is part of The Scarlet Opera’s full Life Rhythms Episode #43, which you can watch anywhere you get your podcasts. | Brought to you by the ⁠remixer-hiring⁠ platform ⁠Mixilary.com⁠. The post People’s Perspective 03 – Angsty White Boy Music | The Scarlet Opera appeared first on idobi.

09-27
02:51

Headed For The Sky | The Scarlet Opera

[Season 5 Premiere] The five members of pop-rock darling The Scarlet Opera sit down for a candid, heartfelt conversation that is equal parts raw, revealing and hilarious. The guys perform an acoustic version of their song “Big City Thing”, hear the people’s perspective, and pull back the curtain on their journey so far with music and life. This is not your typical interview with standard questions. This conversation is a time capsule of the current moment in the band’s rising careers that many say is on a path leading them to become one of the biggest rock bands in the world... Read more » The post Headed For The Sky | The Scarlet Opera appeared first on idobi.

09-27
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People’s Perspective 02 – Why People Do Stupid Shit | Tommie Sunshine

In this segment, Ryan Skyy hits the road driving ride share to get the public’s perspective on ⁠Tommie Sunshine’s quote that “the reason people fight wars and do stupid shit all over the world is because they haven’t taken an x. They’ve never had a great night out with a DJ.” Every People’s Perspective is unplanned. The riders are randomly matched to Ryan via a rideshare app and their commentary is totally off the cuff. This segment is part of Tommie Sunshine’s full Life Rhythms Episode #39, which you can watch anywhere you get your podcasts. | Brought to you... Read more » The post People’s Perspective 02 – Why People Do Stupid Shit | Tommie Sunshine appeared first on idobi.

09-27
04:23

People’s Perspective 01 – Reading People | Kaleena Zanders

In this segment, Ryan Skyy hits the road driving ride share to get the public’s perspective on Kaleena Zanders‘ song “In Your Eyes” and how it relates to reading people. You’ll learn how reading people is all in the eye of the beholder and is a necessary part of navigating the music industry. Every People’s Perspective is unplanned. The riders are randomly matched to Ryan via a rideshare app and their commentary is totally off the cuff. This segment is part of Kaleena’s full Life Rhythms Episode #37, which you can watch anywhere you get your podcasts. | Brought to... Read more » The post People’s Perspective 01 – Reading People | Kaleena Zanders appeared first on idobi.

09-27
02:30

(Part 2) Check Shit Off The Checklist | Kennedi

[Season 4 Finale] Grammy-winning songwriter ⁠Kennedi⁠ amassed over 2 billion streams writing for artists such as Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, and Snoop Dog, only to have these accolades feel empty when she realized she was giving her songs and story away to other people to tell. Kennedi has since taken her power back. She’s stepped into her artist project and is telling her own story through her music and in candid conversations like this one. It’s a heroine’s journey through the “monster” of a music industry, sobriety, and being a twenty-something figuring out life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.... Read more » The post (Part 2) Check Shit Off The Checklist | Kennedi appeared first on idobi.

09-13
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