"Autumn's Fragrance" by Sadie Gustafson-Zook

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2153140/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>In this episode of the Song Saloon, Sadie Gustafson-Zook, a Boston-nurtured, Indiana-based jazzy folk musician, talks about her journey and inspirations behind her song 'Autumn's Fragrance.' We talk about her collaboration with other musicians, her views on the music communities in different cities, and her new EP, 'What I Pushed Below.' </p>Sadie has a<a href="https://stbarnabaseaglerock.org/harmony-room-tickets/iu5zql9bkbgdmka6e27ddwu2ek5z3z"> live show in LA at the Harmony Room</a> on October 19th for you LA folks!</p><a href="https://www.sadiegustafsonzook.com/">Follow Sadie Gustafson-Zook</a> for more music, and sign up for an online voice/songwriting/guitar lesson!!</p><br />"Autumn's Fragrance" is streaming now, turn off the episode and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1DmxtE50QUkwTIYZD2uSEA?si=1NSKg_ULToOQc5GqWtYFSA&nd=1&dlsi=5e2b5cc314454afc">save the song</a> and come back!</p><br /></p>00:00 Welcome to the Song Saloon</p>00:28 Introducing Sadie Gustafsson Zuk</p>01:55 Sadie's Live Performance</p>05:09 The Story Behind 'Autumn's Fragrance'</p>06:46 Exploring Songwriting Themes</p>11:50 Recording and Collaborations</p>13:43 Songwriting Communities: New York vs. LA</p>20:08 Life in Goshen, Indiana</p>21:24 Discussing the EP "What I Pushed Below"</p>21:48 Themes and Inspirations Behind the EP</p>22:18 Reimagining Songs and Album Titles</p>23:40 Seasons in Songwriting</p>28:14 Songwriting Process and Inspirations</p>32:34 Balancing Teaching and Music Career</p>35:04 Fiddle + Viola</p>36:06 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Release</p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/membership" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com">Song Saloon Links</a><br /><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/mailing-list">Join The Song Saloon Mailing List</a><br /><a href="https://tiktok.com/@jordansmithreynolds">Tiktok</a> + <a href="https://instagram.com/thesongsaloon">Instagram</a><br /><br /><br /></p>

00:42:04

"Anna, I'm Not Interesting" by Jake Cassman

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2153140/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>Jake's lying to Anna. He's an interesting dude! <br /><br />Jake is a songwriter, educator, dueling pianist, podcaster, improv comedian, academic, and musical theater composer.<br /><br />I think you'll really enjoy this episode about Jake and his life leading up to his album "Idling High." This song is out now, make sure to <a href="https://www.jakecassman.com/">follow Jake</a> for updates on the album!<br /><br /><a href="https://jakecassman.hearnow.com/">Listen to the song</a><br /><br /><br /></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/membership" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com">Song Saloon Links</a><br /><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/mailing-list">Join The Song Saloon Mailing List</a><br /><a href="https://tiktok.com/@jordansmithreynolds">Tiktok</a> + <a href="https://instagram.com/thesongsaloon">Instagram</a><br /><br /><br /></p>

00:45:44

"Music Marketing Doesn't Have to Suck" - Magic Nothing

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2153140/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>Zack Fischmann, an LA based artist, makes the bold claim that music marketing "doesn't have to suck." He does make some pretty convincing arguments, and has plenty of success to show for it, jumping from 200 followers on Instagram to 33k+ in just a few months!<br /><br />Magic Nothing is an evolving project with a focus on helping independent musicians develop practical skills, share resources and exchange services.<br /><br /><a href="https://magicnothing.xyz">Check out Magic Nothing</a><br /><br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3ma34W0GAaHA7rKMH126EX?si=4e607b1dcab04597">Listen to Zack's music project, Marmalade Mountain!</a> His song "Drawing Circles on the Ground" is featured at the beginning of this episode.<br /><br /><br /></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/membership" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com">Song Saloon Links</a><br /><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/mailing-list">Join The Song Saloon Mailing List</a><br /><a href="https://tiktok.com/@jordansmithreynolds">Tiktok</a> + <a href="https://instagram.com/thesongsaloon">Instagram</a><br /><br /><br /></p>

01:04:48

"Butterflies in My Garden" by Lotti

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2153140/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>Lotti is the musical moniker of Filipina singer-songwriter Vealy. Lotti's aim is to create modern yet timeless music, drawing from pop, R&B, and soul influences. Her artistic mission is to heal and transform, narrating a personal journey of self-discovery and growth.<br /><br /><a href="https://tap.bio/@lotti4evr/cards/586757">Follow Lotti</a><br /><br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/42gJZm20nmRryJx5lg6tnu?si=c9ae67befae04f58">Listen to "Butterflies in My Garden"</a></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/membership" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com">Song Saloon Links</a><br /><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/mailing-list">Join The Song Saloon Mailing List</a><br /><a href="https://tiktok.com/@jordansmithreynolds">Tiktok</a> + <a href="https://instagram.com/thesongsaloon">Instagram</a><br /><br /><br /></p>

00:36:01

"Stonewall" by Brad Miles

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2153140/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>Brad Miles is a singer/songwriter based in Texas. He’s written, played, and performed music for nearly three decades. He writes honest, heartfelt, accesible, and emotionally vulnerable Americana/Country. </p><b>I do want to add a trigger warning for this episode, we do get into some heavy topics both in the song and the interview, as the song is about domestic abuse. </b></p>Brad Miles’s goal as a songwriter and performer is simply to connect with others and share a moment of compassion, empathy, and understanding. <br /><br />Enjoy the episode!<br /><br />Follow Brad Miles:<br />https://linktr.ee/bradmilesmusic<br /><br />Listen to Stonewall: <br /><br />https://music.apple.com/us/album/stonewall/1719726413?i=1719726417</p>https://open.spotify.com/track/7l2mgy8WGDl4LazGP12gan?si=169d975f6239484c</p><a href="https://youtu.be/5uKCN8UxBjY?feature=shared">https://youtu.be/5uKCN8UxBjY?feature=shared</a></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/membership" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com">Song Saloon Links</a><br /><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/mailing-list">Join The Song Saloon Mailing List</a><br /><a href="https://tiktok.com/@jordansmithreynolds">Tiktok</a> + <a href="https://instagram.com/thesongsaloon">Instagram</a><br /><br /><br /></p>

00:43:28

"The House of Belonging" by Choral Arts Initiative (Jeffrey Derus)

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2153140/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p><div>Today's episode I meet with Jeffrey Derus, our first featured choral composer! I think you'll find there is a lot in common with songwriting and composing choral works.<br /><br />This featured song is performed by Choral Arts Initiative, a small ensemble choir that I sing in that exclusively performs works by living composers. We recently released a #1 Classical Billboard charting album called "The Tapestry of Becoming," and this song "The House of Belonging" is the opener. <br /><br />This episode, Jeff talks about his creative process, collaborating with poets including David Whyte, the poet for this piece, navigating commissions, publishing, self-education, marketing strategies, and the significance of quality recordings in the contemporary music industry.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.jeffreyderus.com">Follow Jeffrey Derus</a><br /><a href="https://graphitepublishing.com/product/the-house-of-belonging/">Graphite Publishing</a><br /><a href="https://lnk.to/tapestryofbecoming">Listen to "The House of Belonging"</a><br /><a href="https://choralartsinitative.org">Learn More about Choral Arts Initiative<br /></a><br /></div><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/membership" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com">Song Saloon Links</a><br /><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/mailing-list">Join The Song Saloon Mailing List</a><br /><a href="https://tiktok.com/@jordansmithreynolds">Tiktok</a> + <a href="https://instagram.com/thesongsaloon">Instagram</a><br /><br /><br /></p>

00:56:19

"There's Nothing Left to Me" by Cogito

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2153140/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>Meet Cogito!<br /><br />I met Cogito when she played as the featured artist for Lazy River Presents in LA. This song struck me as something special, and I think you'll agree!<br /><br />This episode we talk about the importance of recording the world around us as a songwriter, and how to connect our conscious and subconscious mind to make deep rooted art. <br /><br />Listen to "There's Nothing Left to Me":<br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6f86zWzCJzSChKOqlmEZDa?si=d921b30e2a5347f5">Spotify</a><br /><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/theres-nothing-left-to-me-take-2/1558730240?i=1558730246">Apple Music</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alex.cogito/">Follow Cogito on Instagram</a><br /><br /></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/membership" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com">Song Saloon Links</a><br /><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/mailing-list">Join The Song Saloon Mailing List</a><br /><a href="https://tiktok.com/@jordansmithreynolds">Tiktok</a> + <a href="https://instagram.com/thesongsaloon">Instagram</a><br /><br /><br /></p>

00:44:53

"Fade Away" by Kat Sophia

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2153140/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>Today's episode features Kat Sophia! Kat Sophia is an Orange County / LA based artist. We talk about her journey in overcoming her "people pleaser" mentality and cultural blocks to pursuing a career as an artist. <br /><br />00:00 Introduction to the Song Saloon<br />00:34 Kat Sophia's Musical Journey<br />01:49 The Story Behind 'Fade Away'<br />10:10 Songwriting Process and Inspiration<br />16:12 Overcoming Personal and Cultural Barriers in Music<br />20:09 Community and Affirmation<br />28:10 Exploring Self-Indulgence and Connection Through Art<br />33:44 Kat Sophia's Production Experience and Future Plans<br />42:47 Closing Thoughts and Goodbyes</p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/membership" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com">Song Saloon Links</a><br /><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/mailing-list">Join The Song Saloon Mailing List</a><br /><a href="https://tiktok.com/@jordansmithreynolds">Tiktok</a> + <a href="https://instagram.com/thesongsaloon">Instagram</a><br /><br /><br /></p>

00:47:11

"The Afterlife" by Mike McClellan

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2153140/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>This episode of the Song Saloon features Mike McClellan, a Burbank-based songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. McClellan shares insights into his approach to songwriting as a music producer, and why he writes while working so heavily in production. He discusses the impact of working on his song 'The Afterlife,' a piece inspired by the pandemic, highlighting the new life it took on post pandemic with its abstract and universal themes. Mike and Jordan exchange thoughts on the lyricism, melody, and the process of song creation, including working with unusual time signatures. We also chat about the shortcomings of streaming platforms, detailing Mike's experience with his music being removed from Spotify due to bot-generated streams and the lack of support from distribution and streaming companies. They conclude with a discussion on the importance of building genuine connections with an audience beyond streaming numbers. This episode offers a look into the complexities of modern songwriting, production, and navigating the digital music landscape.</p><br /></p>00:00 Welcome to the Song Saloon: Introducing Mike McClellan</p>00:27 Getting to Know Mike: the Masterful Multifaceted Musician</p>01:18 Balancing Songwriting and Production</p>04:28 Exploring the Abstract in Songwriting</p>05:51 Lyrics in 'The Afterlife'</p>07:44 Live Performance</p>11:04 Song Structure</p>19:40 Exploring Musical Influences and Time Signatures</p>20:35 "Comfortable" Writing Music</p>21:42 The Maya Principle: Balancing Novelty and Comfort</p>32:12 Building Your Fanbase</p>37:58 Final Thoughts and Future Projects<br /><br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/mikemcclellanmusic">Follow Mike McClellan</a><br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6RG3IwB6ZNXfquOoIqnQLn?si=45e98455ce1e4c10">Listen to "The Afterlife" on Spotify</a></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/membership" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com">Song Saloon Links</a><br /><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/mailing-list">Join The Song Saloon Mailing List</a><br /><a href="https://tiktok.com/@jordansmithreynolds">Tiktok</a> + <a href="https://instagram.com/thesongsaloon">Instagram</a><br /><br /><br /></p>

00:42:27

"Twin Flame" by Georgia Parker

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2153140/open_sms" target="_blank">Send us a text</a></p>This episode is with incredible Kent, England raised Los Angeles based artist named Georgia Parker on her song "Twin Flame." "Twin Flame" is a single off her upcoming album this year!<br /><br />Georgia's bio:<br />Los Angeles based songwriter and storyteller from Kent, England, Georgia Parker places an emphasis on powerful vocal performances and poignant lyricism to draw out an emotive response from her listener. She has been releasing music and performing around the US since moving to the States at 18. Her unique tone and emotive delivery have proved to set her apart as an artist, akin to legends such as Joni Mitchell and Alanis Morrisette. She is currently finishing up an album to be released next year. <br /><br />This is one of my favorite live performances to ever grace the podcast, you don't want to miss it!<br /><br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/georgiaparker">Follow Georgia Parker</a><br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2BQR4wX9e6kZXnIqPXUtUK?si=69ecae3e377440f0">Listen to Twin Flame on Spotify</a><br /><br /><br /></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/membership" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com">Song Saloon Links</a><br /><a href="https://go.thesongsaloon.com/mailing-list">Join The Song Saloon Mailing List</a><br /><a href="https://tiktok.com/@jordansmithreynolds">Tiktok</a> + <a href="https://instagram.com/thesongsaloon">Instagram</a><br /><br /><br /></p>

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