Hey, 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.

I want to send a special shoutout and some appreciation to my listeners in Kuwait. Thanks for caring and listening! :)

- xx britt 

Check out Neil Nayyar on socials below!

Neil Nayyar -https://neilnayyar.com/

Check Neil Nayyar out on Instagram  | You can also check out his appearance on Jennifer Hudson's talk show by clicking here 

Neil is also nominated for Musician of the Year at the Josie Music Awards this year. 

Lastly, be on the lookout for his debut album, "Breaking Barriers"!

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Hey, 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 

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Don't forget to follow me on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the official podcast pages on Instagram and Youtube. Then check out my some of written and photographic work on my official blog.

Hey, 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

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Hi, guys! I'm your host Brittney and welcome to season three! In this episode, episode two. 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   

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Don't forget to follow me on Twitter and Instagram. Follow the official podcast pages on Instagram and Youtube. Then check out my some of written and photographic work on my official blog.

The Reclusive Blogger… Interviews Joe Skinner, The Host + Producer Of The Award Winning PBS Podcast American Masters: Creative Spark

Hi, 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  

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The Reclusive Blogger… Interviews Folk-Rock Singer-songwriter Ralph Pelleymounter

Hi, everyone Brittney here and I’m back with a new episode after what seems like a long hiatus and it’s Halloween. For today’s episode, I chat about what I've been doing the last few months and feature a new interview with Folk-Rock Singer-songwriter Ralph Pelleymounter. An artist you may have heard of from his years in To Kill A King or perhaps through his songwriting with other artists like Bastille and Rag N Bone Man. Pelleymounter has been making quite a name for himself as a solo singer with his debut album “Dead Debutante’s Ball”, solo singles like “Steady Love”, and now his latest, “Death Falls In Love”, which is out today. I had a lovely chat with Ralph about his music, his life growing up, his songwriting, and lots more. I hope you enjoy this one!

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We're back with a new episode (episode thirteen, to be exact) 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!

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