The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 1, Episode 1 Alice PisanoWelcome to The Reclusive Blogger… Interviews. The music interview podcast offshoot of my publication, The Reclusive Blogger, a one-woman music publication I started in 2017. This podcast will expound upon the in-depth interviews TRB is known for. My name is Brittney and I’m your host. Today is the first episode and features an interview with Italian Folk Pop Singer-Songwriter Alice Pisano.Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

"Hi, I'm Brittney, and you're listening to The Reclusive Blogger.... Interviews"Welcome to my podcast, an extension of my growing music and entertainment publication, The Reclusive Blogger. This podcast will expound upon the in-depth interviews TRB is known for. My name is Brittney, I’m your host, the blog’s founder aka the force of nature behind it. Let’s have some fun!---Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-reclusive-blogger-interviews/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 1, Episode 3 WalkJogWelcome to my podcast, an extension of my growing music and entertainment publication, The Reclusive Blogger. This episode's interview features a Southern California-based Indie Pop duo and real couple, WalkJog, comprised of Emily and Keith Fernandez. I chat with them about their music and lives as music teachers. My podcast will expound upon the in-depth interviews that my publication is known for. Once again, I'm your host, Brittney, and let's have some fun!Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneywTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 1, Episode 2 Keith Murray of We Are ScientistsToday is our second episode and features an interview with the lead vocalist and guitarist Keith Murray of We Are Scientists. ---My podcast will expound upon the in-depth interviews that my publication is known for. Once again, I'm your host, Brittney, and let's have some fun!Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneywTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 1, Episode 4 Clockwise On FireIn this episode, I feature the Philadelphia duo of Clockwise On Fire, they are comprising long-time friends Tim Arnold and Brian Lynch. The guys have just released their debut and self-titled music project that's a wild hybrid of many genres from Alternative, to Rock, Funk, and everything in between. For an hour, Tom, Brian, and I chat about a lot from their new album and latest single, "DIG", their collaboration with Circa Survive’s Anthony Green, potential Halloween plans, their longtime friendship, and much more!Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.---Thanks for listening. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! As always, let's have some fun and get to know some new music and cool people! ---Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 1, Episode 6 Marie NaffahHey! :) I’m Brittney your host, Welcome to episode six where I sit down with London singer and songwriter Marie Naffah to talk about her journey in music, female empowerment, artistic freedom and ownership, and of course her newest singles “Honey” and “Air”. So sit back, relax, grab that cup of coffee or tea, and settle in. Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsDon't forget to hit that subscribe button! As always, let's have some fun and get to know some new music and cool people! ---Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 2, Episode 1In the first episode of season two, I had a conversation with Nathan Gray & The Iron Roses, a Folk Punk artist, at the end of December last year. At the time, he was promoting his new album "Rebel Songs," produced by Brian McTernan, and featuring Tim McIlrath of Rise Against and Frank Turner. We talked about his upcoming February tour, his experience as a musician during the pandemic, and what it's like to have the support of artists like Tim McIllrath and Frank Turner. We covered many other topics as well.Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-reclusive-blogger-interviews/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 2, Episode 2 Molly MooreThis new episode features avant-garde Pop singer-songwriter Molly Moore. We go into her beginnings as a songwriter for other artists including Jesse McCartney and EXO. Molly talks about her life adjusting to the new normal, being an independent solo artist, and of course her lush new pop EP, ‘Escapism’. Which features many gems, including the fun disco-tinted bops, ‘Marco Polo’, and ‘Shy’. ---Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 2, Episode 3 BIMWelcome to The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews. Hi, I'm Brittney, and we've got a special episode today!Today, I speak with London-based singer-songwriter and sessions artist BIM. We go into her origins in the music industry and talk about her stunning new EP, Beauty In Chaos, go in-depth on her music career thus far, and talk about her identity being Black, British, and how this mezzo-soprano eloquently tackles the highs and lows of life, femininity, identity, and much more in the short but intentioned six-song release.---`Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! As always, let's have some fun and get to know some new music and cool people! ---Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 2, Episode 4 Patrick Cortes of AnimalWeaponI interview Patrick Cortes of AnimalWeapon. The electronic musician behind the music on some of the biggest podcasts including The Hidden Djinn and Undisclosed. His upcoming independent solo album “Set of Constraints” is out in mid-April and is filled with lush electronic components in a dream-pop soundscape.Thanks for listening. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! As always, let's have some fun and get to know some new music and cool people! ---Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 2, Episode 4 George Chase Jr. of The SubletsFor this new episode, I interview lead singer, musician, and magician George Chase Jr. of the Pop Punk band The Sublets. We talked about what it means to him to be both, his new band, his upbringing, and even the music scene in Cleveland. Sit back and stay tuned and don’t forget to check out my eleven other episodes with other musicians. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! As always, let's have some fun and get to know some new music and cool people! ---Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 2, Episode 7 Lisa WrightWe're back with a new episode featuring Lisa Wright, the Essex-based country-folk singer-songwriter. Wright's latest single, 'Ready Now' hones in on her reflective, vulnerable, and honest songwriting. Something that has led her to garner support from everyone from BBC 6 and BBC Introducing to American country artists like Cam and Eric Parslay. In the interview, Lisa discusses her musical influences, her latest single, why singing was not her first career choice, and her love of Harry Styles. It's a fun one, so settle in! ---My podcast will expound upon the in-depth interviews that my publication is known for. Once again, I'm your host, Brittney, and let's have some fun! And please hit that subscribe button and share!Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsCreated by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger… Interviews Folk-Rock Singer-songwriter Ralph PelleymounterSeason 2, Episode 8 Ralph PelleymounterHi everyone, it's Brittney, here. I'm back with a new episode after a long break, and it's Halloween! In today's episode, I'm going to talk about what I've been doing for the past few months, and I also have a special interview with Folk-Rock Singer-songwriter Ralph Pelleymounter. You might recognize him from his time with To Kill A King or from his work with other artists like Bastille and Rag N Bone Man. Pelleymounter is making a name for himself as a solo artist with his debut album "Dead Debutante's Ball," solo singles like "Steady Love," and his latest release, "Death Falls In Love," which is out today. During our chat, Ralph and I talked about his music, childhood, songwriting, and much more. I hope you enjoy this episode!Thanks for listening. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! As always, let's have some fun and get to know some new music and cool people! ---Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger… Interviews Joe Skinner, The Host + Producer Of The Award Winning PBS Podcast American Masters: Creative SparkSeason 3, Episode 9 Joe Skinner of PBS podcast American Masters: Creative SparkHi, guys! I'm your host Brittney and welcome to season three! In this episode, episode one, I chat with Joe Skinner, the host, and producer of the award-winning PBS podcast American Masters: Creative Spark. We delve into art, the creative spark, Joe's career before this, and most importantly, the first episode of the American Masters: Creative Spark! podcast this season, an interview with Joe and John David Washington. There he discusses his new role on Broadway as Boy Willie in The Piano Lesson, a play by August Wilson.  You can stream the American Masters: Creative Spark podcast ⁠here ⁠ You can stream the episode discussed with actor John David Washington ⁠here ⁠ ________________________________________________________________________Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsThanks for listening. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! As always, let's have some fun and get to know some new music and cool people!---Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 3, Episode 10 Erica D'Aurora of Gioia CommunicationsHi, guys! I'm your host Brittney and welcome back to season three! I chat with Erica D'Aurora as we chat about her new venture (and adventure) in forming her music PR agency. Erica has been working in the music industry for nearly a decade, starting by blogging with her international music blog, Musical Notes Global before pivoting to a career in PR. Throughout her career, it’s been her passion for music and celebrating stories of all different types of music that has led her to Gioia Communications. Her boutique music PR agency centered on highlighting what makes you, you, and bringing buzz to your latest releases and projects through targeted, personalized press campaigns and materials. Learn more about Gioia Communications ⁠here ⁠  You can also read the interview I did with The Inside Out one of the first artists signed to Gioia Communications by clicking ⁠here ⁠ ________________________________________________________________________Thanks for listening. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! As always, let's have some fun and get to know some new music and cool people!---Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 3, Episode 11 Opera Singer & Musical Director, Johnathan McCulloughHey, guys! Brittney here, and welcome to episode three! In this episode, I talk with Johnathan McCullough, a GRAMMY® nominated baritone, opera singer, and musical director. His production of David T. Littles' Soldier Songs with the Opera Philadelphia recently premiered. He also made his Canadian directing debut this season with the Atelier Lyrique of Opéra de Montréal in the program titled Emily, all centered around the works written by Emily Dickinson. It was co-created with conductor and pianist Christopher Allen. In our chat, we discuss his time as a Baritone opera singer, his work as a musical director, and his work with the National Children's Chorus. We also talk about where he thinks the future of opera will head and so much more. Learn more about Johnathan McCullough ⁠here⁠________________________________________________________________________Thanks for listening. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! As always, let's have some fun and get to know some new music and cool people! ---Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 3, Episode 12 Mike Peters of The AlarmHey, guys! Welcome back! Thanks for sticking around! It's been a busy past few months, so a much-needed break felt apt. The last few months have been a whirlwind as I covered the Cruel World Festival for the second year in a row, covered Film Independent Spirit Awards, and The Grammys. I also visited the Reagan Library to see the Auschwitz Exhibit. I'm back with not one but two episodes. The first is with the engaging Mike Peters, frontman for the Welsh Punk band The Alarm, who is back with a new album, "Forwards", a collection of material that started with Peters during his recent hospital stays for a Cancer relapse. In this episode, we discuss the band's new material, influences, Mike's charity Love Hope Strength, and the pros and cons of social media. We even dig into his early days with The Alarm. I hope you enjoy this episode, and one more thing, I want to send a special shoutout and some appreciation to my listeners in Kuwait. Thanks for caring and listening! - xx britt Learn more about ⁠Mike Peters⁠, The Alarm, and his Cancer charity Love Hope Strength at the links below.The Alarm -⁠ https://thealarm.com/⁠ Stream the new album "Forwards" ⁠here⁠ Learn more about Love Hope Strength ⁠here⁠ ________________________________________________________________________Thanks for listening. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! As always, let's have some fun and get to know some new music and cool people! ---Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 3, Episode 13 Neil Nayyar 17 Year-Old Record Breaking Multi-InstrumentalistHey, everyone! I'm back! Thanks for sticking around! Like I said in my previously published episode (that's right, I dropped two today!). I've had a busy first half of the year. So, with things slowing down, I felt that I could finally focus better and get these episodes properly published and released. Remember creatives! Burnout is a real thing. The last few months have been a whirlwind. I covered the Cruel World Festival for the second year in a row, covered Film Independent Spirit Awards, and The Grammys. I also visited the Reagan Library to see the Auschwitz Exhibit. I did so many other things, and my publication is growing. But enough about that, you're here for the podcast and interviews, and we have a special one. In today's episode, I interview Neil Nayyar, the seventeen-year-old music prodigy who plays almost 120 instruments. In this interview, we talk about Grammy Camp (which he attended for the second year), his film-scoring projects, influences, and his forthcoming album set for a September release.Check out Neil Nayyar on socials below!Neil Nayyar -⁠ https://neilnayyar.com/⁠________________________________________________________________________Thanks for listening. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! As always, let's have some fun and get to know some new music and cool people!---Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe

The Reclusive Blogger... Interviews | Creative Interviews Podcast SeriesSeason 3, Episode 14 Tom LeFlore, Breakout Indie Lo-Fi Pop ArtistOn this episode, my guest is Tom LeFlore, the breakout solo artist and producer whom you previously might recognize from his Indie Rock outfit, The Jacks. For this project, Tom switches his sound up, crafting a soulful Lo-Fi Pop sound filled with nostalgia and haze, an aesthetic anchored by groovy guitars and jazzy melodies. Tom’s newest singles, “Lie That You Love Me” and “If You Were To Leave Me”, from his forthcoming album, “My Life, My Love, & My Fantasy” an album that draws from Tom’s battles, music highs and lows, anxieties, navigating love and relationships, and much more. We discuss this and more ahead in this interview…Once again, I'm your host, Brittney, and let's have some fun!_________________________________________________________Thanks for listening. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! As always, let's have some fun and get to know some new music and cool people! ---Created by Journalist, Photographer, Content Creator, and now Podcast Host Brittney R. Williams.Official IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/thebrittneyw + The Reclusive Blogger... InterviewsTwitter: @thebrittneyw | Instagram: @thebrittneyw + @thereclusivebloggerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereclusivebloggerinterviewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/thereclusivebloggerinterviews/donations Get full access to The Reclusive Blogger On Substack at thereclusiveblogger.substack.com/subscribe