Interview with Mergui

We had the pleasure of interviewing BabyJake over Zoom video!Florida-born Jake Herring, known professionally as BabyJake, may have appeared to be an overnight success, but his journey to the spotlight was anything but instantaneous. His hit single Cigarettes on Patios took off in 2019, garnering 200M+ streams and earning him a certified gold record and a major label deal. He would release two albums from the same vine, until the upheaval of the pandemic saw him splitting with his label and at a pivotal turning point.But giving up was never an option for Jake, and his resilience set him on a new path: an ascetic journey to rediscover himself, shedding his shag haircut in favor of a buzzcut, naked skin marked by the tattoos he collected along his journey. He found the answer on his upcoming album Beautiful Blue Collar Boy, a bouquet of songs rooted in the beauties and hardships of day to day life. Drawing influence from the likes of Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Jeff Tweedy, BabyJake stays true to his north star of confident storytelling and songwriting. On Beautiful Blue Collar Boy, Jake trades in the late night parties for the simplicity of authenticity, hard work, and a meaningful life to come home to.This chapter of BabyJake reveals a man stripped down to his American roots, with each song painting a small vignette of BabyJake’s blue collar dreams. Now planted in Nashville, TN, Jake returns to us as a Beautiful Blue Collar Boy.We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #BabyJake #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Amble over Zoom video!Rising Irish folk trio Amble unveil their major label debut EP, The Commons, via Warner Records. Listen to it HEREBeloved for their descriptive storytelling, lyrics and powerful live performances, the band just announced their biggest headline tour to date for 2025, including shows at Dublin’s Trinity College and New York’s Bowery Ballroom, which sold out within minutes. The 30+ date run follows the band’s entirely sold-out 2024 headline tour across US, Canada, UK and Ireland, including their debut performances in Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and many more.The Commons includes previously released tracks, “Little White Chapel” and “The Commons,” plus three new tracks, including the standout ballad “Thoughts Flood Back To You,” “One Man’s Love,” and“Luke The Navigator.” Throughout, the five-track EP explores themes of love, loss, and loneliness but always concludes with hope and wonder for the beautiful world around us.On writing the EP, the band explains, “Every one of our songs tells a story. We had no ambition to add bells or whistles or anything production-wise. We’re putting a microphone in a room, recording the music, and that's it. All three members are songwriters, each contributing in their own unique way. Robbie’s songs are based on personal experiences while Oisin – who also writes poetry and short stories– delivers somewhat more impressionistic work, and Ross admits he’s more of a melody guy.”Stay tuned for much more from Amble in 2025.ABOUT AMBLEAmble are Robbie Cunningham, Oisin McCaffrey, and Ross Mc Nerney, a three-piece ensemble of songwriters hailing from the Midlands and West of Ireland. Amble’s debut EP, 2023’s Amble (Live), introduced a new, musing, trad-tinged trio of songwriters to the Irish music scene, followed by 2024’shighly distinctive Of Land and Sea, found the group expanding their sound to an ever-more global audience. Their songs present indelible marks of deft rural-related storytelling and musicality that is equally traditional and current. Unusually for a contemporary group, all three members are songwriters. Every song tells a story. Robbie, Ross, and Oisin write songs that provide a quick getaway: one minute you’re at the center of life’s relentless storms, the next you’re sitting in the shelter and warmth of your local bar on a chilly winter‘s evening with friends, a drink, and the reliability of a great song. The unique perspective of three individual songwriters creates a peerless body of work - built on the now familiar, ruminative observations on the world and more fitting to the Amble journey - the stories unfolding each day within it.We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Amble #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter!https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Maisy Kay over Zoom video!Maisy Kay is a rising star in the music industry with a bold and fascinating new fresh voice in pop music. This singer-songwriter is transforming pop music into her own sub-genre of pop. Moving from a small countryside in England to the heart of Los Angeles, Maisy Kay is a one-of-a-kind musician blending nostalgic dance and pop music magnified through her lyrics and overall inspiration behind every track. As a huge feat, her 2020 smash single “The Storm” with gaming music creator, TheFatRat, hit over 20 million streams on Spotify. She has collaborated with A List musicians including Timbaland, Tiësto, Rodney “Darkchild” Jenkins, Max Martin protégé Lukas “LULOU” Loules, & more! Maisy Kay has incorporated her love for fantasy and alternate worlds with her original single “The Beast Within” inspired by the fictional Na’vi language from “Avatar.” She has made waves with her hit singles, “Karma is a Bitch Like You (Tiesto Remix),” “Scared Together,” which received a remix from producer DJ R3HAB, and got her first big break contributing Japanese lyrics and vocals to pop artist Andy’s #1 Spotify viral hit, “Distance.” Maisy Kay is proud and exciting to continue to share her gift of music with the world!  Maisy resides in Los Angeles and on her free time she enjoys playing video games, drawing/painting, reading, writing, aerial silk, archery, and working out at the gym. Maisy is also a huge animal lover! She has quite the menagerie of pets (a bearded dragon, frogs, cat) and also raises butterflies. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #MaisyKay #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

We had the pleasure of interviewing charlieonnafriday over Zoom video!The 21-year-old singer-songwriter who bobs and weaves freely between alternative, pop, and country, got his start by cooking up genre-busting anthems in his Seattle basement, turning his high school dreams into an impressive reality in DIY terms. His certified platinum hits “After Hours” and “Enough” have certainly solidified him as one to watch. He’s also opened for heavy-hitters like Tate McRae, Macklemore, and Jesse Murph.After building anticipation with one banger after another, charlieonnafriday, who has amassed nearly 1 billion global streams with his string of irrepressible releases since 2022, unveils his anxiously-awaited debut album, WILD CHILD, out now via Island Records.The record showcases his immense growth as a songwriter, vocalist, performer, and formidable presence. This time around, he powers up irresistible pop hooks with his classic hip-hop bounce, and just the right amount of country swagger, making each record accessible to all music lovers, no matter their genre of choice. Earlier this month, he set the stage for WILD CHILD with the intoxicating single “Bottle Go Down” supplemented by its high seas yacht party music video (living his best life, of course). Across the album, he continues to amplify this energy and remains musically unpredictable at every turn—from the hypnotic “Warning Shot” to the hummable “When It Rains.”ABOUT CHARLIEONNAFRIDAY:Cooking up genre-busting anthems out of a cluttered and cramped Seattle basement, charlieonnafriday (a.k.a. Charlie Finch) unassumingly transformed a high school dream into an impressive reality in D.I.Y. fashion and on his own terms. As he scaled multiplatinum heights, gathered billions of streams, and performed to sold out crowds, he always clung tightly to what brought him to that point in the first place. He makes music with the indisputable integrity surrounded by “day one” friends—fondly known as his “onnafriday” clique. He initially lit up TikTok mid-Pandemic. Inking a deal with Island Records, he ignited the platinum-certified “After Hours” and platinum-certified “Enough.” In between, he collaborated with everyone from Lil Tjay to Bankrol Hayden. He also earned acclaim from Billboard, People, and many more. Renowned for unpredictable and undeniable shows, he performed to packed audiences on bills with the likes of Macklemore, Jessie Murph, and Tate McRae. However, everything just set the stage for more music to come in 2024.We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #charlieonnafriday #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter!https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Capstan over Zoom video!To make a mosaic, tiny pieces interlock as a larger picture. In similar fashion, distinct elements coalesce as one in Capstan. The Florida quintet—Anthony Demario [vocals], Joe Mabry [guitar], Harrison Borman [guitar], Andrew “Boz” Bozymowski [bass, vocals], and Scott Fisher [drums]—merge metallic precision with pit-splitting hardcore grooves and the kind of hooks you can’t shake. After amassing tens of millions of streams and earning acclaim from the likes of KERRANG! and many more, the group paint a definitive body of work on their aptly titled third full-length offering, The Mosaic [Fearless Records].  Since 2015, Capstan have progressed with each subsequent move. Following Seasonal Depression [2015] and  In The Wake of  Our Discord [2018], they made waves with their full-length debut, Restless Heart, Keep Running, in 2019. Among many standouts, “Stars Before The Sun” racked up over 5.1 million Spotify streams followed by “We’ll Always Have Paris” with 2.5 million Spotify streams. 2021 saw them level up again with Separate. Right out of the gate, KERRANG! rated it “4-out-of-5 stars” and proclaimed, “This is Capstan at full strength and it’s a second outing to be proud of.” They toured with the likes of Trash Boat, Doll Skin, Silverstein, and many more.  This time around, the boys opted to self-produce, engineer, and record what would become The Mosaic. At the same time, they collectively absorbed the spirit of a more optimistic season.As with any mosaic worth pondering, this one might just leave you uplifted.We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Capstan #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Drew Parker over Zoom video!GRAMMY & CMA Award-nominated country hitmaker and artist Drew Parker shares his debut album ‘Camouflage Cowboy’ via Warner Music Nashville. The album is a personal introduction to Drew Parker as an artist, featuring 14 tracks that offer listeners a heartfelt glimpse into his life as a man, husband, and father. He not only shares his personal beliefs but also reveals the essence of who he is. "I hope it gives you a deeper sense of who I am as a man and what matters most to me," shares Parker. "'Camouflage Cowboy' isn't just about wearing a shirt or a hat. It's about wearing my heart on my sleeve and being true to myself. It's about being open and letting people see the real me."Known for his incredible and genuine storytelling, Parker puts an emphasis on hard-hitting Country lyricism taking listeners on an authentic musical journey. The record features tracks written alongside top shelf hitmakers and coveted songwriters such as Jon Nite (Luke Bryan, Tyler Hubbard), Lindsay Rimes (Trace Adkins, Kelsea Ballerini), Chris Destefano (Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood), Lee Thomas Miller (Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw), and many more.Parker has penned some of Country’s biggest hits, including Luke Combs’ “Doin’ This” & “Forever After All” and Jake Owen’s “Homemade.” This year, Parker hit the road to join Luke Combs on his “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour”We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #ÅsaOrbison #DrewParker #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Åsa Orbison over Zoom video!Originally from Stockholm, Sweden Åsa Orbison had a fondness for music at a young age, where she attended music school in Sweden. Into adulthood, she then transitioned into working in marketing, but later came to the realization that music was always something she ultimately gravitated to and wanted to pursue. Åsa decided to make the move to America when she found love with now husband Roy Orbison Jr! She came back to her musical roots when working together with her husband (whom she collaborated with on her new album). As a huge feat, Åsa received a platinum record award for singing backup vocals on her father-in-law, Roy Orbison’s ‘Unchained Melodies” in 2019. The “Blue Bayou” album is Åsa's first album and passion project, recorded at Roy Orbison Jr’s "Pretty Woman Studio", Nashville A Team member Wayne Moss’ “Cinderella Studio” and Jack Clement’s “The Cowboy Arms Hotel And Recording Spa”. "Blue Bayou” album is a stunning representation of Åsa's Jazz/Pop soft, breathy singing style with her top singles "Blue Bayou”, ”Green Eyes” “Unchained Melody”, & “Satin Doll”.Åsa resides in Malibu, California with her 4 adorable children and husband Roy Orbison Jr. In her free time, she enjoys music, running, Pilates and hiking. Åsa is also passionate about supporting causes that are close to her heart including, Music Cares, Operation Smile and BabytoBaby. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #ÅsaOrbison #RoyOrbison #RoyOrbisonJr #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Nina Nesbitt over Zoom video!Singer-songwriter and producer and multi-instrumentalist, Nina Nesbitt releases her new album, Mountain Music. From exceeding a billion streams to being championed by Taylor Swift and playing shows with everyone from Coldplay to Stevie Nicks, Nina’s career has taken her from highlight to highlight. Yet the release of her new album could well be the most significant moment to date. Not only is it a record that leans into an accomplished and engaging new sound, but it’s also the first release via her new independent label Apple Tree Records.Mountain Music is a record in which authenticity flows through every moment. Its impetus was a moment of crisis: Nina had become overwhelmed by the need to be always active on social media and realized it was a huge distraction from her songwriting. So instead, she paused and went back to basics. What emerged was a set of songs which were informed, in part by the two years she spent touring the States in support of her second studio album: the critically acclaimed The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change, and partly by the Americana and US folk music that she has always loved. Their narratives also became more personal than ever. She reflected on everything that has happened in her life: growing up in a small Scottish village, breaking into music while living in the bustle of London, and now looking back at all of her life experiences from her new home in the countryside. While it might sound strange that Nesbitt was drawn to the music of Appalachia, heard echoing through the vast, verdant mountain ranges of the eastern United States, it makes more sense when you consider how traditional Scottish ballads and hymns are threads in that rich tapestry.Speaking about the new album, Nina Nesbitt reveals, “’Mountain Music’ feels like the most authentic and honest piece of work I’ve created so far. I was inspired by a lot of the American folk music I grew up listening to, and revisiting it made me fall back in love with writing music again. I knew I wanted to take inspiration but to also write my own story. This album celebrates that small town girl, puts an arm around the big city twenty-something and looks back at the view with me now from the calm and the quiet. ‘Mountain Music’ held my hand through some of my hardest moments and I hope it can hold yours too.”The album’s organic, resonant feel also comes from a recording process which placed a sharper focus on the importance of live performances. Accompanied by a band of musicians, Peter Miles and Nina produced sessions at Middle Farm Studios in South Devon in the UK, with Peter completing the record with mixing and mastering. That sound is today further showcased as Nina shares the new Mountain Music Session performance of the album’s closing track, “Parachute,” a swaying, romantic ballad that also addresses her introvert tendencies. Accompanied by a five-piece band, Nina leads a song which steadily grows in stature from sparse piano into a dramatic crescendo of sound. She’s visibly lost within the moment, channeling her emotions into an affecting song which charts the self-doubt that she had prior to starting the album.Having recently enjoyed a big spotlight moment when she performed at Team Great Britain’s Homecoming show live on BBC One to over 2 million viewers, and having just completed a dream tour as special guest to Stevie Nicks earlier this year, Nina plans to hit the road next month for a UK headline tour.For a list of upcoming tour dates, please visit ninanesbittmusic.com.Stay tuned for more music and live dates, coming soon!We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #NinaNesbitt #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

We had the pleasure of interviewing PENG over Zoom video!Viral sensation PENG, best recognized for her strides as a former Olympian and elite gymnast, releases her fiery debut single “PRETTY PLEASE.” LISTEN HERE. The news also comes with an official music video directed by Vanessa Zamarripa. WATCH HERE. The track sets the tone for a myriad of singles to be released later this summer. Inspired by her personal story of triumph over adversity, the new alternative pop anthem is an empowering song that demonstrates the essence of resilience.  “As a creative, a part of my art is not only the music but the feelings that go with it. I wanted to showcase that this song was made to inspire anyone to stand up for themselves,” PENG explains. “I wrote Pretty Please last year with my amazing songwriter ZEV at a time in my life where I had just graduated from university and was trying to find my career post-gymnastics,” She continues. “Music and songwriting have always been a way for me to creatively share and express my thoughts since I was young. I hope this song is found to be empowering and inspires those to [gain] courage to speak up. I believe that everyone is their own little superhero.”Alongside the single PENG’s visuals, the music video showcases her vision of strength and elegance. Inspired by an underground fight club, the music video features talented stunt women from PENG’s gymnastics world. With fervent energy and poignant vocals, PENG is set to emerge as one of pop’s most disruptive and dynamic entertainers of her generation. Up next, she will also be releasing follow up music to her debut single and will be hosting and performing in the GOLD OVER AMERICA tour starring Simone Biles this Fall. More exciting news to come from PENG very soon.ABOUT PENG:PENG is a Los Angeles-based musician and former Olympian renowned for inspiring others through her viral content and athletic achievements. Her journey from elite gymnast to alternative pop music sensation exemplifies resilience and versatility, showcasing her ability to overcome challenges and transform adversity into triumph. Starting her artistic career at London, Ontario’s prestigious Original Kids Theatre, PENG captivated audiences with her powerful vocals and performances at major sports events, quickly amassing a massive social media following. Her transition to acting saw her star in hit series like "WARPED!" and "My Perfect Landing," and she emerged victorious in the "Ultimate Crown: Fire & Ice Edition" on Twitch.PENG's commitment to inspiring the next generation of athletes and her active support for gymnastics reflect her dedication to making a positive impact. Her debut single, "Pretty Please," embodies her passion for empowering others, sharing her raw emotions and powerful stories with her fans. With her dynamic presence and relentless passion, PENG is set to take the entertainment world by storm.We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #PENG #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Little Monarch over Zoom video!Plenty of Time gives listeners a look inside Little Monarch, the bedroom-pop disco-funk hybrid brainchild of Casey Kalmenson. Recorded in her home studio in Los Angeles, CA, the collection of 13 tracks strung together in between tours and life on the road range from simple moments to introspective homesick yearnings. Plenty of Time features latest single and opener “We Got That Feeling,” a funky and slick track about capturing those special moments with loved ones that make the rest of the world fade away and turn good times into timeless memories. Atmospheric track “It’s Like Music” describes the comforting feeling of listening to the ramblings of someone you adore. The cosmic self-love anthem “Sheesh” and radiant bass-driven single “Follow Your Majesty” both share a similar message of putting yourself first while celebrating your individuality. Elsewhere on the full-length is jaunty track “Bounce” that encourages you to go after what you want while “Same Old” bursts with warbly synths as Kalmenson speaks to being surrounded by the wrong kind of energy you need to be your best self. As Little Monarch, Kalmenson creates a truly unique listening experience, blending various elements into a cohesively contemporary yet retro sonic drive, and Plenty of Time is no exception to that.Recognized for her exceptional musical abilities, she has found viral success with hits including “No Matter What” and “Strike” which have quickly added to her over 41 million global streams and she has garnered praise from the likes of Wonderland, Ones To Watch, The Line of Best Fit, and Atwood Magazine among others. Her music can be heard in a variety of campaigns with brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch and Shiseido Cosmetics along with syncs for shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Love Is Blind, and Love At First Lie. She is also an integral member of Gracie Abrams' band and played a pivotal role in the highly acclaimed Taylor Swift The Era's Tour in 2023, showcasing her exceptional talent on a global stage. We want to hear from you! Please email [email protected]#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #LittleMonarch #CaseyKalmenson #GracieAbrams #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.