Indie Star Insider

From Jersey, Meet the band Quasimodos Bride! An eclectic feel-good hard rocking act featuring positive lyrics and powerful execution, the band has a huge following and for good reason! Hear how the name came to be, their thoughts on the  music industry and much more! 

We speak with Bruce from Dixie Alley, who overcame crippling physical pain to pursue his dream of playing music! 

We profile Jean Trent, a unique talent with amazing drive! Independent musicians and fans alike will be inspired by her story! 

We profile Geary Nelson and talk music, guitars and tube amps. A must listen for guitarists with a penchant for classic gear! 

We profile Nathan Ames of Sudlers Row, a musician and teacher of the arts. We also dig into some of the problems and pitfalls presented by "Independent Music Organizations". 

Get to know one of the most popular and talented artists on our Roster Matt McAndrew! 

Kittenhead is a bombastic band from California who puts on a hell of a show! On this episode, we speak to Kivi Niemi, lead singer of the band and find out how Kittenhead came to be and got their sound. 

The son of a preacher man, Caleb Kopta talks about his journey as an independent artist. 

Lexi Todd is a bright and talented performer, but her aptitude for music does not stop there: Lexi Todd is also a lawyer within the music industry, making this episode a must hear for fans of independent music and artists alike. We do the usual things chatting about Lexi's music and goals as an artist, but we also delve into the sometimes confusing world of music legality. Entertaining and informative, this is an interview no independent artist or fan should miss! 

Featuring one of our very favorite artists, this interview is from November 2018, our second of 3 conversations with Madison Mueller. Our conversation focuses on her latest release at date of recording as well as showcasing her growth from the previous time we spoke. 

Mirror Point is a two piece rock band with quite a history. Consisting of a radio pro and a former paratrooper Mirror Point has a fascinating history and a sound that hearkens back to true, awesome rock. 

Ma Bell is a piece of southern comfort. Indie Star Insider gets to know this talented singing and comedic act with a delightful and insightful chat. 

From New York hails Keith Eric, a rising star in the country ranks. We find out a bit about the background of this talented performer and have some fun along the way. 

Recorded during an imminent Hurricane, Rick Snider was kind enough to speak with us while preparing for landfall. Rick Snider is an accomplished band musician who recently decided to branch out on his own, receiving accolades and plenty of attention in the process. 

From Canada comes Ella Hartt, a well recognized rising star in country music! With her blend of feel good lyrics and breezy new pop country music, Ella Hartt will put a smile on your face!

This episode is very special. Not only do we interview a young artist on the verge of a breakout, but we also tackle the topic of mental illness in a real yet compassionate way. Once you get to know Shelby White, she'll become an instant favorite.

No Sin In Eden is a fascinating tale of perserverance in the face of life to pursue the dream of music. Mandy and Joe chat about their various musical influences and backgrounds, and how their love connection became a musical one. 

In a case of mistaken identity, at first I thought Isabella Wainright was a solo artist. After doing my research, I came to find Isabella Wainright is a fascinating pairing of an Eastern European immigrant and a musical savant. Their story is fascinating and will keep you entertained from the first minute to the last! 

Usually, we interview artists exclusively; however, we decided to change it up a bit and interview someone on the other side of the glass. Andrew Chervak is an award winning producer with a unique view on what it takes to get the most from the artists he works with. 

From the brink of discouragement sometimes comes our best efforts. Such is the case with Ryan Malott of 500 Miles To Memphis. Find out how he nearly left the business, but had his creative fires restoked to produce, in my opinion, the groups finest effort to date! 

Young up and coming artist Mikalyn joins us to discuss her musical background and let us in on why she loves to perform and play music so much. Mikalyn's future is bright, and she is certainly one to watch! 

From the musical hotbed of Barrie, Ontario comes Megan Anne! Find out about her journey and how her personal experiences motivate and drive her music! 

Emily Noel is a badass. Using tragedy to fire her passion for music, Emily rose from the ashes of a devastating personal event to become a multi time award winning performer with amazing momentum and eyes set to a bright future!