That Interview

In this episode, we sit down with Atlanta-based artist KELS. She shares stories from her time working at an after-school program, talks about what it takes to entertain a crowd, and breaks down why she created her own music genre when platforms couldn't figure out where to place her sound. Plus, she leaks exclusive details about her upcoming album.

In this episode we dive headfirst into the band's brilliant new album, Days (out August 7th), uncovering how a joke on social media transformed into a full-length record. John also shares what keeps him inspired in his adopted hometown of Durham, NC, and tells the hilarious, chaotic real-world story that inspired the incredible new single, "Charlie Sheen Reaches Out to the Feds." Don't miss this one!

Sledding gear through winter storms, writing raw demos, and the exact moment everything clicked— we sit down with Selby and Darby from Easy Honey! We’re breaking down the origin story of the band, the creative process that sparked their fantastic new EP Plaid, and the legendary effort it took just to physically get their instruments into the studio. Don't miss this inside look at one of our favorite indie acts.

What do you do when you’re in the Navy and the whole world shuts down while you’re stationed overseas? What do radio, photography, and film have to do with creating original music? How do you go from a wrestler turned firefighter, turned serviceman out of Alex City Alabama, to a touring artist sharing your debut album around the world? If these questions sound unique to you, it’s because Kashus Culpepper is a unique guy who has lived a unique life and finds himself on an unexpected path, one that certainly strays far away from “the plan” he had lined up for himself. Listen to the story of Kashus Culpepper as he sits down for a conversation with Rylan inside of Studio J where they discuss his debut album “Act 1”, the influences that affect the way he writes music, and how his experience with public service translates into his experience as an artist.

In this episode, we sit down with 14-time GRAMMY winner Jack Antonoff to explore the evolving sound of the new Bleachers era and their upcoming album, everyone for ten minutes. Jack opens up about the "inevitable culmination" of his career, the vital importance of finding your creative community, and how the gritty energy of the New Jersey music scene continues to shape his stadium-sized anthems. Plus, we dive into his personal connection to North Carolina and why the region remains a resonant stop on his musical journey.