Company You Keep with Phillip-Michael Scales

Phillip-Michael sits down with one of his favorite musicians and former RA's from college. They discuss lyrics, why they write, and production value!

A rare intimate interview with the king of the blues about his experience with racism, traveling the world, rock and roll festivals, and getting a ride from Hell's Angels. Audio from a 2007 interview I did with my uncle B for a paper. Sincerest apologies for the audio dips in the middle.

Matt Hires is a singer-songwriter formally on Atlantic Records who has had songs on Grey's Anatomy and Toured the world. Phillip-Michael and Matt discuss cowriting, eating in china, being an independent musician, and their favorite podcasts!

We're back in action folks and I couldn't be happier to begin the new year with Danielle ate the Sandwich! She's a great singer songwriter, is a big deal in ukelele community and a youtube sensation! We talk about LA vs elsewhere, feeling fulfilled in music, YouTube as a music platform, and general adulting! Check her out www.danilleatethesandwich.com Twitter: @Atethesandwich www.youtube.com/danielleismagic www.facebook.com/danielleatethesandwich

Los Angeles Singer-Songwriter Rocko Wheeler sits down with Briar Rabbit to discuss songwriter, his position on marketing and what the job of a songwriter should be.

Super stoked to have one of my very first musical peers on the podcast. Phred has always been ridiculously talented but now the rest of the world knows it. He played a different instrument every year from middle to high school band. He plays guitar/keys and is the musical director for Bruno Mars as well as Selena Gomez. We talk about how he approaches music and songwriting, his influences, his experiences playing in the hottest band in the world, and what's next for him. As always, his metaphors are hilarious and accurate. Follow Phred: @Phredley on Twitter and @Phredleybrown on Instagram! Buy his song "Shake Shake" On iTunes!

Josh Moshier is a dear friend of mine and is extremely thoughtful. His opinions on music are pretty great and it's always a pleasure to sit down with him. We got a chance to talk a bit about LA, Filmscoring, a musicians mark, Jazz and producing records. You can check him out @JoshMoshierMusic www.jmoshiermusic.com

Tolliver is a great Soul/RnB singer I met in Chicago. He plays in a band called "Black Diet." One of my best friends, he and I spend an hour talking about all the things you're not supposed to talk about. Race? Yup. Politics? Yes. Money? Sure did. All that glitters ain't gold, kids! Tolliver on losing privacy with super stardom.... "Tolliver: The fact that people would actually care what you do on a day to day basis, that would be hell for me Briar Rabbit: Right. Tolliver: ....Cause I do a lot of weird shit" Check him out and show some love! @AldermanTolliver https://www.facebook.com/tolliv3r www.facebook.com/blackdietband

Rabbit sits down with the producer of his upcoming EP/Best Friend/Front man of Decorations (French Kiss Records) and talk about everything as friends do. Topics include: Songwriting, Arranging, Growing up in a musical house, Selling out, The Beatles, and recording. If you're interested in production this one's for you!

Kailynn stopped by and we discussed how High School English class influenced our lyrics, what makes a song universal, pop punk, building a community, and planned a tour. Name drops: Zac Barnett (American Authors), Allison Weiss, Anthony Renari (Bayside), Devon Geyer (Decorations) and of course Yellowbirddd! Follow Tiny Stills @TinyStills www.tinystills.com

Former roommates and (sometimes bandmates) discuss meeting in college, Jazz as it relates to electronic music, youtube and aspirations of young musicians.

Carsie and I had a blast talking about songwriting, self management, the importance of separating art and business, and expressing your belief as an artist. Oh we also touched on racism, sexism, and jazz influences. Intro Song: Smoke Alarm - Carsie Blanton End Song: Lonely No More - Carsie Blanton Follow Carsie: www.CarsieBlanton.com @CarsieBlanton Follow Briar Rabbit www.briarrabbit.net @Briar_Rabbit

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