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On Music Matters, we conduct long-form sit down's and conversations with artists that we love and we think you'll love too!

we shrunk interview: the smallest band in the world - Music Matters #196

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #196, Dante Pellegrino sits down with LA based band we shrunk, for an interview about their latest project 'the end of the beginning', their creative collaborative process, juggling various different projects, and much more! Be sure to c...

11-06
01:13:55

NULL interview: Debut EP, Prepping for Tour, Starting from Scratch - Music Matters #195

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #195, Dante Pellegrino sits down with LA based band NULL, for an interview about their upcoming first shows with Together Pangea, the process of recording their first EP, juggling their multiple music projects , and much more! Be sure to check...

10-02
01:35:28

Sept Interview: Backyard Famous, Bandlab, Community Service Fest - Music Matters #194

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #194, Dante Pellegrino sits down with IE based band Sept, for an interview about their roots in the backyard / house show scene, using band lab for their early songs, the state of the So Cal scene, and much more! Be sure to check out Sept usin...

07-25
01:15:06

The Sophs Interview: Death in the Family, Community Service Fest, Drinking Alone- Music Matters #193

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #193, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based band The Sophs, for an interview about their new Latin Vibe, signing to Rough Trade with no music out, the initial origins of the band, and much more! Be sure to check out The Sophs using...

07-23
01:06:11

Love Letter Interview: You Look Good In Red, Community Service Fest, Sandwiches - Music Matters #192

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #192, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based band Love Letter, for an interview about juggling school and there band, the state of the So Cal scene, the importance of sandwiches on tour, and much more! Be sure to check out Love Lett...

07-21
02:01:55

Ultra Q interview: 'Empty Eddy', DIY Venues, Tales from the Road - Music Matters #191

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #191, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Bay Area based band Ultra Q, for an interview about the almost 10 year history of the band, being on the road most of the past two years, and much more! Be sure to check out Ultra Q using the l...

07-16
01:55:11

Ridgeway interview: 13 Years in as a Band, Touring Advice, Colorado - Music Matters #190

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #190, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based artist Alex, of the band Ridgeway, for an interview about the 15 year history of the band, they're approach to touring and recording, what's next for the band, and much more! Be sure to c...

07-09
01:16:25

BASI VIBE interview: Vibe With, Remaining Authentic, Curating a Scene- Music Matters #189

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #189, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based artist BASI VIBE, for an interview about his residency series called Vibe With, finding a musical community in LA, his musical and instrumental foundations, and much more! Be sure to chec...

07-02
01:05:03

Zack Prince interview: Finding a Sound, Putting on for San Jose, 'Miss U' - Music Matters #188

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #188, Dante Pellegrino sits down with San Jose based band Zack Prince, for an interview about their latest single 'miss u', the initial forming of the group, curating a music scene in San Jose, and much more! Be sure to check out Zack Prince u...

06-29
01:23:53

Harrison Borts interview: Reinvention, Being Yourself, Defying the Norms - Music Matters #187

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #187 , Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based artist, Harrison Borts, for an interview about his latest record 'u can't choose who you love, but you can still choose what you eat for breakfast', his unique approach to recording musi...

06-24
58:37

Israels Arcade interview: Treading New Territory, Hometown Roots, 'Pray for Rain' -Music Matters 186

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #186 , Dante Pellegrino sits down with Coachella Valley based band, Israel's Arcade, for an interview about their new record 'Pray for Rain', their new approach to the recording of this project, their upcoming tour with Bed, and much more! Be ...

06-18
02:00:15

EJ Ross interview: College, Christmas Music, Making Moments - Music Matters #185

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #185 , Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based artist, EJ Ross, for an interview about his album first three single releases, making music while attending college, his songwriting process, and much more! Be sure to check out EJ Ross ...

06-03
59:37

Josh P Interview: Sacramento Hip Hop, Constant Progression, OMW to Church - Music Matters #184

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #184 , Dante Pellegrino sits down with Sacramento based artist Josh P, for an interview about his album 'Young and Restless', the current state of Nor Cal Hip Hop, his songwriting process, and much more! Be sure to check out Josh P using the l...

05-28
01:31:46

brookelen interview: ‘going, going, gone’ Experimenting, Redefining Success - Music Matters #183

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #183 , Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based artist brookelen, for an interview about her latest single 'Moon', her experience working in the music industry and being an artist, her myriad of side projects and band, and much ...

05-25
01:18:24

Whatmore Interview: Debut Project, Hoop Dreams, The New York Sound - Music Matters #182

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #182 , Dante Pellegrino sits down with New York based creative collective Whatmore, for an interview about their debut project, Seb's first time on the West Coast, Hoop Dreams, and much more! Be sure to check out Whatmore using the link ...

04-28
01:37:54

Dylan Thom interview: 'Carry', Analog Hardware, and Moving to the Woods - Music Matters #181

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #181, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based artist Dylan Thom, for an interview moving to the woods, making music with his brother, being a producer in Florida during the Soundcloud era, and more! Be sure to check out Dylan Thom us...

04-25
01:41:22

Nemo Lakes Interview: 'Lives of a Cat', The Minutemen, Unlocking New Sounds - Music Matters #180

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #180, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based artist Nemo Lakes, for an interview about Nemo's latest offering 'The Lives of a Cat', the influence of punk music, building out a character on stage, and more! Be sure to check out Nemo ...

04-21
01:41:52

Kwame Adu Interview: 'A Dog Can So So Much' & Video Game Soundtracks - Music Matters #179

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #179, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based artist Kwame Adu, for an interview about his upcoming project 'A Dog Can Do So Much', the influence of anime soundtracks, his approach to collaborations, and more! Be sure to check ...

04-15
01:29:11

August James Interview: 'Big Sky', Remaining Curious, and Writing from the Heart - Music Matters 178

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #178, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based artist August James, for an interview about his upcoming project, finding a musical community in LA, owning and maintaining his artistry and more! Be sure to check out August James using ...

04-12
01:16:19

Danny Dwyer interview: The Man behind the AI Mice band, - Music Matters #177

As always constructive criticism is very appreciated, let us know what we can do to make our content more enjoyable, accessible, understandable, and educational for you! Welcome to an AboveTheBridgeMusic.com featured episode of Music Matters. In episode #182, Dante Pellegrino sits down with Los Angeles based artist Danny Dwyer, for an interview about his time living in LA, the rise of the AI mice band, his musical foundation playing trumpet, and more! Be sure to check out Danny Dwyer us...

04-10
01:14:54

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