E525 Jessie Murph
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This podcast episode features an interview with Jesse Murph, a singer-songwriter from Huntsville, Alabama. TheoVon, the host, begins by announcing his upcoming tour dates and promoting his new merchandise. He then introduces Jesse Murph, discussing her recent success, upcoming album, and single "Dirty" featuring Teddy Swims. The conversation delves into Jesse Murph's early life, her experiences with music and social media, and her songwriting process. She reveals that she often writes songs inspired by heartbreak and a desire to express her feelings. They discuss her pre-show routine, collaborations with artists like Jelly Roll, Diplo, and Maren Morris, and her dream music career. Jesse Murph shares stories about her first girlfriend, her experiences with shooting ranges, and her thoughts on the power of sad music. She also discusses the impact of TikTok on discovering new artists, highlighting her collaborations with Bailey Zimmerman and Maddox Bats. The conversation touches on the importance of family in music, the challenges of social media strategy, and the need for emotional intelligence in education. Jesse Murph expresses her desire to learn and her newfound interest in reading. The episode concludes with a discussion about the human fascination with fighting, the impact of touring on mental and physical health, and the challenges of dating while maintaining a busy career. Jesse Murph shares humorous anecdotes about her tour bus experiences and her love for sad music.
Outlines
Jesse Murph's Rise to Fame and Music
TheoVon introduces Jesse Murph, a singer-songwriter from Huntsville, Alabama, and discusses her recent success, upcoming album, and single "Dirty" featuring Teddy Swims. They delve into her early life, experiences with music and social media, and her songwriting process.
Songwriting Inspiration and Collaborations
Jesse Murph talks about her songwriting process, revealing that she often writes songs inspired by heartbreak and a desire to express her feelings. She discusses her pre-show routine, collaborations with artists like Jelly Roll, Diplo, and Maren Morris, and her dream music career.
Social Media Impact and New Artists
Jesse Murph shares stories about her first girlfriend, her experiences with shooting ranges, and her thoughts on the power of sad music. She discusses the impact of TikTok on discovering new artists, highlighting her collaborations with Bailey Zimmerman and Maddox Bats.
Family, Social Media, and Emotional Intelligence
The conversation touches on the importance of family in music, the challenges of social media strategy, and the need for emotional intelligence in education. Jesse Murph expresses her desire to learn and her newfound interest in reading.
Touring, Dating, and Closing Thoughts
The episode concludes with a discussion about the human fascination with fighting, the impact of touring on mental and physical health, and the challenges of dating while maintaining a busy career. Jesse Murph shares humorous anecdotes about her tour bus experiences and her love for sad music.
Keywords
Huntsville, Alabama
A city in the U.S. state of Alabama, known for its aerospace industry and its role in the Space Race. Jesse Murph is from Huntsville and her success in music has made her a prominent figure from the city.
TikTok
A social media platform known for its short-form videos. Jesse Murph gained initial popularity through TikTok, showcasing her singing talent and connecting with a wider audience.
Country DJ
A DJ who specializes in playing country music, often incorporating elements of EDM and other genres. Jesse Murph expresses her desire to be a country DJ, highlighting the lack of representation for this genre in the EDM scene.
Revenge Chick Vibes
A term used to describe music that expresses anger, resentment, or a desire for revenge, often from a female perspective. Jesse Murph's music is often described as having "revenge chick vibes" due to its themes of heartbreak and empowerment.
Jelly Roll
A popular American rapper and singer known for his raw and emotional lyrics. Jesse Murph has collaborated with Jelly Roll on the song "Wild Ones," showcasing their shared musical style and themes.
Teddy Swims
An American singer-songwriter known for his powerful vocals and soulful music. He has gained popularity through his viral videos on TikTok.
Bailey Zimmerman
An American country music singer known for his energetic performances and relatable lyrics. He has quickly gained a following in the country music scene.
Maddox Bats
A young American singer-songwriter who has gained significant attention on TikTok for his unique voice and musical talent. He is often compared to Justin Bieber.
Emotional Intelligence
The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It is considered an important skill for success in personal and professional life.
Q&A
How did Jesse Murph's music career begin?
Jesse Murph started her music career by posting videos of herself singing covers on TikTok. Her talent and charisma quickly gained her a following, and she began writing and releasing her own music.
What are some of the themes that Jesse Murph explores in her music?
Jesse Murph's music often explores themes of heartbreak, anger, and empowerment. She draws inspiration from her own experiences and uses her music to express her emotions and connect with listeners who have gone through similar struggles.
What is Jesse Murph's pre-show routine?
Jesse Murph's pre-show routine includes drinking Red Bull, listening to "Get It Sexy," and doing yoga. She also likes to light candles in her green room, often choosing scents that remind her of her childhood.
What are some of Jesse Murph's most notable collaborations?
Jesse Murph has collaborated with a variety of artists, including Jelly Roll, Diplo, and Maren Morris. These collaborations have helped her reach a wider audience and showcase her versatility as a musician.
What are Jesse Murph's thoughts on the future of her music career?
Jesse Murph expresses her desire to be a country DJ, believing that there is a lack of representation for this genre in the EDM scene. She also acknowledges the challenges of navigating the music industry and the importance of making decisions that align with her artistic vision.
What inspired the speaker to collaborate with Teddy Swims?
The speaker was initially hoping to collaborate with Drake on her song "Dirty," but when that didn't work out, she realized she wanted a duet on the song. She asked her fans on TikTok for suggestions and received an overwhelming response for Teddy Swims.
How does the speaker feel about the impact of social media on her generation?
The speaker believes that social media has contributed to a disconnect and a lack of depth in her generation. She argues that people are constantly comparing themselves to others and are being tricked into thinking that there's something better out there.
What is the speaker's perspective on watching fighting?
The speaker initially felt uncomfortable watching fighting, but now she has a newfound respect for fighters. She believes that they are passionate about their craft and want to showcase their skills, just like any other artist.
What are some of the challenges the speaker faces while touring?
The speaker acknowledges the challenges of touring, including the demands of performing and the importance of self-care. She has had to cancel shows due to illness and has experienced the effects of touring on her mental and physical health.
Show Notes
Jessie Murph is a singer-songwriter originally from Huntsville, Alabama. Her debut album comes out soon, and you can check out her latest single “Dirty” featuring Teddy Swims now.
Jessie Murph joins Theo to chat about her journey from making tik toks at home to playing her first arena show, a near-collab with Drake, and why every lady loves Bed Bath and Beyond.
Jessie Murph: https://www.instagram.com/jessiemurphhh/
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