We're nearly halfway through the year! So on this episode, I discuss some of my favorite songs of 2025 so far by artists like RIIZE, Mark Lee of NCT, Nothing More, ITZY, ONE OK ROCK, and more! Check it out!


To hear all the songs mentioned in this episode, plus even more of what I've been loving and listening to, be sure to check out this episode's Spotify playlist!



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On this episode, I got to sit down with brothers, Tanner and Peyton Whitt of the alt-pop duo Rags And Riches. We discussed everything from the band’s creative process and a dream collab with Post Malone to how their personal faith has impacted their music. Plus, their newest single "Hush" is out now!


To hear all the artists mentioned in this episode, be sure to check out this episode's Spotify playlist!

Want to learn more about this episode's special guest, Rags and Riches?
Click here to listen to their new single on Spotify!
Also, check them out on Instagram: @ragsandrichesmusic


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On this episode, I discuss all of my favorite new releases from artists including The Midnight, Le Sserafim, Culture Wars, Rags And Riches, MARK of NCT, and more.

To hear all the artists mentioned in this episode, be sure to check out this episode's Spotify playlist!


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On this episode, I got to sit down with Matt Stubbs, founding member and guitarist of the Blues trio, GA-20. We discussed everything from the band’s new lineup and their upcoming EP, Volume 2, to the current tour. Plus, their newest single "Stranger Blues" is out now!


To hear all the artists mentioned in this episode, be sure to check out this episode's Spotify playlist!

Want to learn more about this episode's special guest, GA-20?
Click here to listen to their new single on Spotify!
Also, check them out on Instagram: @ga20band


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On this episode, I discuss all of my favorite new releases from artists including Bon Iver, Yeonjun of Tomorrow x Together, Yuta of NCT, Jennie and Lisa of Blackpink, Coldplay, and more. Plus I share some upcoming releases to look forward to by groups like Seventeen and Aespa!

To hear all the artists mentioned in this episode, be sure to check out this episode's Spotify playlist!


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On this episode, I got to sit down with Lucy LeNoir of the Pop rock band, HAUNTER, to discuss everything from songwriting, tattooing, and imposter syndrome to her love for Megan Thee Stallion and working with Grammy-nominated producer, Tyler Smyth. And of course I got all the details of the band's new single, "City Boys x Pretty Girls", which is out now!

To hear all the artists mentioned in this episode, be sure to check out this episode's Spotify playlist!

Want to learn more about this episode's special guest, HAUNTER?
Click here to listen to their new single on Spotify!
Also, check them out on Instagram: @haunterisntreal


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On this episode, I got to sit down with the Michael McManus of the indie/alternative band, Gamblers, to discuss everything from grief, love ,and politics to all the details of the band's new album, Pulverizer. We also get the exclusive on an upcoming project!

To hear all the artists mentioned in this episode, be sure to check out this episode's Spotify playlist!

Want to learn more about this episode's special guest, Gamblers?
Click here to listen to their new album on Spotify!
Also, check them out on Instagram: @gamblersbaby


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Let's discuss some of my favorite music by artists like IVE, Nothing More, Jaehyun of NCT, and more!

Plus I got to sit down with genre-bending rock artist, Taleen Kali, to discuss everything from being inspired by recent political movements and kicking off a new tour, to working with Jeff Schroeder of the Smashing Pumpkins on her upcoming album!

To hear all the artists mentioned in this episode, be sure to check out this episode's Spotify playlist!

Want to learn more about this episode's special guest, Taleen Kali?
Click here to listen to her new single "Flower of Life" on Spotify!
And be sure to check out the music video on YouTube.
Also, check her out on Instagram: @taleenkali


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