Making Noise

In this episode of Making Noise, Ashley sits down with Future Joy — the genre-fluid, sax-infused electronic duo made up of newlyweds Emily Cooper and Zach Simms. Known for their high-energy performances, uplifting sound, and joyful presence, Future Joy is redefining what modern dance music can look and feel like. From their early days throwing renegade RV sets in Florida to performing 25 festivals in a single year, Emily and Zach share the real story behind their rise — the grind, the creativ...

What happens when an artist decides not to play the Spotify game? Pop Americana artist Josh Raines — an Addiction Medicine doctor by day and musician by night — joins Ashley to talk about creating music that bops, building a community of ethical and equitable creatives, and releasing his new single everywhere except Spotify. They dive into artist payouts, platform transparency, AI and rights concerns, and practical alternatives like Bandcamp, Subvert, Tidal, and Qobuz. Josh shares his story o...

In our debut episode of Making Noise, Matt McDonald of Perpetual Groove talks origins, the jam-band ethos, touring realities, fan community, tech experiments, and what’s ahead as PGroove celebrates 25 years. If you’re an artist — or simply a fan of live music — this one’s for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more artist stories! 🎸 Perpetual Groove: https://pgroove.net 🔥 Follow on IG: https://instagram.com/perpetualgroove Making Noise is a Community Musician production, sharing the stories behind the s...

The Making Noise Podcast — launching soon. Stay tuned. 🎙️🤘 Behind every great song is a story — of risk, resilience, and reinvention. Making Noise dives into the lives of the artists building their own paths in today’s evolving music world. From late-night gigs to breakthrough moments, we explore what it really takes to create, connect, and make a living doing what you love. These are real conversations with the musicians who aren’t waiting for permission — they’re making noise. Making Noi...