Maggie FM

Today, I'm joined by Sophia Taite, the front woman behind Atlanta's new and exciting indie rock band, Jaguar Glass. Jaguar Glass is a 4 piece band comprised of all producers. Not only is Sophia a gifted singer songwriter, she's an incredible sound engineer at Maze Studios, The Eastern and The Masquerade here in Atlanta.Their new song, Zombie Ants brings a free flowing sound comprised of psychedelic guitars and synths and a steady drum groove. After hearing this for the first time, it's infectious chorus was repeating in my head all day.Sophia and I got to chat about her songwriting process, the role of a sound engineer in a studio versus a live venue, her favorite concerts and our mutual love for Radiohead!Give Jaguar Glass a follow on instagram @jaguar.glassAnd make sure to follow the podcast as well! @onthatnote_podcast

If you’re into bands like Alvvays, The Beths and Slow Pulp, then Baby Hollis might just be your new favorite indie rock singer songwriter based here in Atlanta! Hollis Griffin, AKA Baby Hollis just released her DEBUT single ‘Talking Stage’ and I was lucky enough to have her on the pod to get all the details regarding her musical leanings and inspirations behind the new music.We got to chat about Steely Dan, the utility of voice notes, what she looks for in a producer collaborator and her musical career leading up to the start of her solo project!Give Baby Hollis a follow on Instagram @babyhollisAnd don’t forget to give the pod a follow on your favorite podcast streaming service as well as on Instagram! @onthatnote_podcast

You may know Maggie Geeslin as the guitarist for local Atlanta indie rock band Lunar Vacation, but she's also an incredibly talented singer songwriter who's about to release her debut album 'Candy, Lights, Orchids' under the name Maggie FM!We got to chat about her songwriting process, tour life, consistently committing to her music, recording her debut album in three and a half days and what people may not know about being in a band like Lunar Vacation.Make sure to give Maggie a follow on instagram: @maggie_fm_And follow the pod: @onthatnote_podcast

Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing a new addition to the Atlanta indie music scene. Cooks of Cassidy moved to Atlanta from Kansas last year and has been ingratiating herself in the community ever since. I found her song 'By The Pail' on TikTok a month or so ago and have been obsessed with it ever since. After she dropped another banger, 'Sparrow's Ticket', I knew I had to have her on the pod. We got to chat about her songwriting process, lyrical world building, film editing and why Hop Along is her favorite band!Make sure to follow her on social media  ⁨@CooksOfCassidy⁩  And follow the podcast on instagram @onthatnote_podcast 

On today's episode of OTN, alternative singer songwriter Ad Astra joins me to talk about her EP, 'Anxious Avoidant Attachment Style'.Released in May of this year, her debut project combines elements of classical, dark pop and alt rock. This concoction of genres paired with Ad Astras vision will guide you on a voyage of heart break and romantic self discovery.We got to chat about he creative process, Lana Del Rey, breaking away from her religious upbringing, externalizing deep emotions into her art and how being an "evil c*nt" in her childhood eventually led to her family growing even closer. Be on the lookout for her new album set to drop next year and give her a follow @officialadastra on social media!Make sure to follow the pod on instagram @onthatnote_podcast

Jake Chisenhall joins the pod to talk about his debut EP Be Steel, My Heart, a lush collection of songs pulling from the Beach Boys and classic Great American Songbook influences. We also dive into his work in music journalism, favorite classic album covers, Bob Dylan, his work in other projects like Sunset Honor Unit and Floral Portrait, and plenty more.

Jackson Welch is back on the pod, this time repping his band Champagne Lane and their debut album The World In Your Eyes. He and his bandmate Jake Rogers spent five years producing the record, and we get into what that long process was really like. We also talk yacht rock influences, Mk.Gee, nerding out on gear, and plenty more.

On this episode of On That Note, I’m joined by Trevor Griffin, frontperson of Atlanta band Tavern Breakfast. We talk about their two new singles, “Roll Down” and “Nature Coast,” and dig into the songwriting process behind them. Trevor shares some of the band’s musical inspirations, how they prepare for live shows, and what’s next for Tavern Breakfast as they continue carving out their place in the Atlanta music scene.

Buckle up for maybe the longest episode thus far. Chatting with Siichaq was such a blast we truly lost track of time and went almost an hour and forty minutes!Fresh off the release of her new album Catcher — a sprawling, melancholic record that still keeps the hooks and songwriting front and center, Siichaq and I talked about her musical influences, how therapy has helped her writing, YouTube video essays, some hot takes, and her adventure following Tame Impala for seven shows across the US.

On this episode of On That Note, I’m joined by multi-instrumentalist, producer, and member of The Hensleys, Ezra Pounds. Fresh off the release of his debut solo album I Wanna Go To The Beach—a project he wrote, played, and produced entirely himself—we dive into the creative process behind the record, the energy of his release show, the art of collaboration, and the musical advice that’s shaped his journey. We also chat about his favorite jazz composers and how their influence sneaks into his own sound.Make sure to follow Ezra on instagram @epnds and the podcast @onthatnote_podcast