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This week, I sat down with the incredible Lina Cooper. We talked about everything from starting out with your goals in mind to loving the craft of creating itself. Check out Lina's socials down below and be on the lookout for new music coming soon!   https://www.instagram.com/lina_cooper/?hl=en

Howdy! We’re back with a new episode with my friend Diego Reyes! Diego goes by Bloom Line, and we had an awesome conversation about producing and finding inspiration in a variety of places. Check out Bloom Line’s music at the links below!   https://www.instagram.com/bloomlinemusic/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/track/39glUrMkdHCFUTOaXau9oM?si=AnT_Z42WTPOX1dha-90_Mg https://open.spotify.com/track/7EailBNuJpKWWZqxZMIzPe?si=edCWXHjGSfiUbK6M_84aYA  

Howdy folks! Sorry for being absent from your ears for a few weeks, but I wanted to share some new content with ya! The audio is binaural so headphones are recommended for the best listening experience. More episodes are coming soon, love you all!

We’re back with a new episode with Will Orchard! We had a great chat about everything from booking one’s own tours and shows to finding inspiration in a myriad of different places. Follow Will on Instagram and checkout his Bandcamp down below!   https://www.instagram.com/wsorchardonbike/?hl=en   https://willorchard.bandcamp.com/album/fold-into-yourself

This time on Early Reflections, I had an excellent conversation with Kelly Vargas. We talked about everything from her upbringing in New York to the struggles of being a Latinx woman in the music industry. Check out her music and socials below!   https://www.instagram.com/kellyvargasmusic/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/track/4SpkXIFk1khqW3FQTTAsET?si=SU3m2XXPTfGLzu5DsiLflQ https://open.spotify.com/track/2iS9PjksugZekxGrWI683H?si=WFnP2O-LRRWieyVZhyOa9g        

This week on a special episode of Early Reflections, I sat down with my dear friend Jack Mortensen. Jack and I have been friends, collaborators, and bandmates for years, and we touch on everything from our methodologies in doing sound for picture to our experiences touring together and beyond. Check out Jack's Instagram down below!   https://www.instagram.com/jack_mortensen/

This week, I sat down with the incredible Felipe Maldonado aka Mojo Myst. We talked about everything from the inclusive music scene in his native Ecuador to varying types of inspiration in writing and producing music. Check out Felipe's solo and other music at the links below!   https://www.instagram.com/mojo_myst/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/intheuniverse_music/?hl=en   https://open.spotify.com/track/6faMGtCbs4MHurr0z9JyNh?si=baiS94R7Q1iBpmMsoH4MkQ https://open.spotify.com/track/2yuw8bjCG6EcjxTS5QqXZ6?si=_tmPCudaT5mgy61hk4X5Ag    

This week on Early Reflections I sat down with my good pal Elliot Rhoads, aka Rhoadse. We talk about everything from PC Music and Charli XCX to coming to terms with your growth as a person. Check out his socials and music below!    https://www.instagram.com/rhoadseworld/?hl=en   https://open.spotify.com/track/15suMveK9jXQdyQB1M5xHH?si=aMIC-rTKSuSaeHFf0Fv2qA https://open.spotify.com/track/0VTPr4CACY1AvYKsVVNknJ?si=r-tvfOSKRGurk6SBWzY5KA

For the tenth episode of Early Reflections, I sat down with my friend / former coworker Lorren Chiodo. We talk about everything from the versatility of the saxophone to not stretching yourself thin creatively. Checkout Lorren's music and socials below!   https://www.instagram.com/lorrenchiodo/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUv7Y0Oanb0 https://open.spotify.com/track/0ev9xfzWfUQb2Hkn06VhYo?si=x0vZhfRcRZybid350m7l1w  

This week, we sit down and talk to my good friend Idun Nicoline, an awesome singer / songwriter / producer that I had the privilege of backing on drums for nearly 3 years. We catch up and talk about everything from the struggle of staying productive during the pandemic to working with a significant other. Check out her music below!   https://www.instagram.com/idunnicoline/?hl=en   https://open.spotify.com/track/5NsMuw2T2bUoapl66oS9Fd?si=yfkuqHdHSFaRlZBh75S_Ng   https://open.spotify.com/track/1x9Sq1wQl3Qp6fxhUgzG36?si=_3YHNNhPTS6j4hSFO5M_wQ  

This week, I talked to my good friend Georgia Parker. We talked about everything from the struggles of staying creative during the Pandemic to bands like Big Thief. We also discussed our thoughts about the attack by domestic terrorists on the U.S. Capitol this week. Check out Georgia's music and a petition to remove Donald Trump from the White House down below!    https://open.spotify.com/album/7njV2IoaBRcp5zBVkuZsCe?si=ooV-NvXDSSeYXHTm7K80xw https://open.spotify.com/album/3par0DhDLiiHzCbtNbkIRS?si=THoZygXxQhWKXojNItc6_w https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/25th-the-45th-remove-donald-trump-from-office-now  

This week on ER, I had the privilege of talking to Yael Santé, an incredible singer / songwriter / future podcaster! We had a long chat about everything from D'Angelo and Adele to looking forward to making music collaboratively in a post-Covid-19 world. Check out her music / socials below!   https://www.instagram.com/yaelsante/?hl=en   https://open.spotify.com/track/7hyMoGbJOjSCsWPpNiyBBr?si=sxYXzlt2Rv2MIX10AyH7jg   https://open.spotify.com/album/2nKeJbgvNW9qgDXA0o56f3?si=KpwYN3GYSnKpNJHgfQ2bsg

This week, I sat down with my friend Mary Stephanie, aka St. Mary. We talked about her life and experiences in Cyprus' rave scene, as well as topics ranging from the genius of Bon Iver to the confluence of creativity and insomnia. Check her out below!   https://www.instagram.com/_st.mary/?hl=en   https://open.spotify.com/track/0ZdMfIeyHDmeeuObHxrdLd?si=z5GSO0YQRFCjGBOJlEPJ4g   https://open.spotify.com/track/18GsdUUViD8jBpnzxhUM8G?si=bx4psGXxTvm0blW7j68owA  

This week on Early Reflections, I talk to my pal Myia Thornton about being a multi-faceted musician and creative, among other things. ALSO: in lieu of a Meditation Minute, I take some time to talk about my four favorite albums of 2020! Take a listen and enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/itsmyiathornton/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/album/5PnFUhWRXtMQIaKGdvPLbl?si=SdCXMQI7QMqYllKY2ehOyQ  

On this week's episode, I have an awesome conversation with my friend Jemina Brechoire. A virtuoso in the worlds of arranging and piano playing, Jemina and I talk about Stravinsky, film scoring, and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Her album, 22, is available at the link below, as well as some both of the songs we discussed. Enjoy!   https://open.spotify.com/album/1Cs7RphfLpY0wmiFoKhAvI?si=nV3PeTFfSTayHoREFlxzRw   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPG_bi3OXpk   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPG_bi3OXpk

For the third edition of Early Reflections, I sat down with Joe Begalla, who goes by the names Galla and J. Begalla. We talked about everything from trust in collaborations to Lacroix and tomato sauce. Find his awesome music and socials down below!   https://www.instagram.com/j.begalla/?hl=en    https://open.spotify.com/track/4OEDNai1rFWaHPsBnu9RAf?si=GeDOM8O7Qyio5e6G1x9GjQ    https://open.spotify.com/track/1xT7hqSdEVA0h9KyNvphoJ?si=1ystXssxR0q3d1Y7USFy9g 

This week, I had the privilege to interview my friend James Vincent, aka Jim Alxndr. We had an incredible conversation about songwriting, Ableton, and finding your stride by looking inside yourself. Listen to his album Retro Future Love Sound Machine at the link below!   https://open.spotify.com/album/2XEYQCHrUSkQ37i3wM1dqm?si=ZYNBL36HTTaMpS99wtbvRQ   https://www.instagram.com/jimalxndr_/?hl=en 

For the debut episode of Early Reflections, I interviewed Jake Rosenberg of Washburn and the River. We've played in bands together since our time in college together, and he's since become a close friend of mine. We had a great conversation about songwriting, producing, and being an artist in the time of COVID-19. https://www.instagram.com/washburnandtheriver/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/track/4I0FdQsCiCqn6sRMHsr1vs?si=GBdBEomeQbSw_MmcU1jMOQ https://open.spotify.com/track/7LkwyJYSD38kQFsF70BAxP?si=5nTBGUYbS9ysHhJEGehq5A 

Howdy. Here is a teaser for my new podcast, "Early Reflections". I'll be releasing the first few episodes on my YouTube channel while awaiting my submission to other podcatchers. Enjoy!