099: SARI JORDAN: A Year In The Life [NOLA-based singer/songwriter]

A Year In The Life of SARI JORDAN. Follow along the myriad musings, brave journey, and kaleidoscopic adventures of this unicorn artist blossoming in the vibrant underground of the beloved Crescent City. Three lengthy, intentional, colorful conversations with your humble narrator - in June 2025 in Oakland, CA, again in May 2026 in NOLA, and concluding July 2026 back in Oakland - paint illuminating murals of an ambitious, articulate singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, portraits of a person stepping into their true selves in real time. Each chat a fresh chapter and free exchange of ideas, exploring Sari's monumental glow-up; manifesting a sensational debut LP 'Perfect Be the Enemy'; introducing their latest live band; unpacking essential influences/inspirations/collaborators; the realities of DIY touring in 2026; musical truths unearthed thru transitioning; putting grief into song; finding their voice/learning to fly; singing in Anna Moss's live band and impactful lessons from the road; the glory of High Sierra Music Festival; plus assorted human experiences buried betwixt all of this action and attention. Conversations between: a smattering of touching testimonials from Sari's peers and collaborators including Anna Moss (Handmade Moments) Ari Teitel (The Rumble, Dumpstaphunk), Renee Gros, Yano (The Rumble, David Shaw), and Nigel Hall (Lettuce). 0:00 episode 099 preview 2:30 Down To Funk Fest promo 4:20 Bub & Pop Podcast plug 5:15 Fete du Void preview 7:00 The Upful Update 11:00 Introducing SARI JORDAN 17:00 INTERVIEW w/ Sari pt.1. June ‘25 OAK 1:09:30 Intermission w/ Ari Teitel, Anna Moss 1:17:10 chat w/ Sari pt.2. May ‘26 NOLA 2:00:30 Intermission II w/ Nigel Hall, Renee Gros, Yano 2:07:15 chat w/ Sari pt.3. July '26 OAK 2:24:30 Afterglow w/ BG & ViBE Junkie JAM ViBE JUNKIE JAM "Grow Apart" - Sari Jordan [2026] “SARE-ee” MID-FI FAIRY FUNK Sari Jordan is a vocalist, songwriter and musician with a voice that shines in its raw honesty and playful boldness. Their music is intricate and ethereal, funky and joyful, a controlled burn. This New Jersey-born, New Orleans-based artist explores contradictions within relationships, power, and love. Jordan’s unique voice and introspective songs buzz at the edge that shimmers between artist and listener. Led by their ears and curiosity, Sari’s musicianship exploded in the school of the New Orleans music scene. In October 2023, they released Sing to the Moon, a collection of original songs that reflect nascent ruminations with subtle confidence and ample whimsy. The 4-song EP is stamped with the influence of New Orleans. PERFECT BE THE ENEMY is their debut album, released in Spring 2026. The 11-song project turns grief and transition inside out, adorning the emotional earthquakes of life in eclectic grooves, hypnotic guitar lines, and a warm and golden light — with Jordan’s voice and stories shining through. sari jordan on instagram www.sarijordan.com sari jordan bandcamp CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS DOWN TO FUNK FEST 2026 FETE du VOID High Sierra Music Festival BISS LIST AARON SCHWARTZ ART LAZYMOON DESIGN for promo/poster art needs Bub and Pop Podcast Support the Upful LIFE Send B.G. a coupla' dollas 4 makin U holla! Upful LIFE Patreon EMAIL the SHOW PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts Listen/Comment on Spotify Theme Song: "Mazel Tov"- CALVIN VALENTINE