All Episodes

Yearning with Dende

Eem Triplin: On his debut album, studying songwriters, evolving his sound, & more.

Kingo Halla: Coming up in a musical family, Toronto's community, exploring new sounds, and the latest "Alchemy"

BADBADNOTGOOD: the secret to longevity, the art of collaboration, touring the world, Toronto, & more

Jordan Hawkins: Coming up in the church, finding his sound, and living out his rock star dreams.

Mavi: “Shadowbox,” the ups and downs of independence, evolving as a songwriter, giving back to the city of Charlotte, & more.

Nana: Artist development, the influence of the West Coast, visual storytelling, and more.

Isaia Huron: “I’ll Finish The Lyrics Later,” finding comfort in chaos, embracing human error, and putting the art first.

Tariq Al-Sabir: being unbound by expectations, wearing many creative hats, working with Dev Hynes, & more

Peach Tree Rascals: Navigating the industry, their viral “Mariposa” moment, keeping each other humble, and more.

ESTA: his debut album FRANCIS, coming up in Soulection, finding his confidence, & trusting his instincts.

Baby Money: Coming up in Detroit, the message in the music, hitting the road, and being a father

LUCI: Being a multifaceted creative, pushing boundaries while staying true to her foundation, and what’s next

Tempest: Channeling rage into fun, being a multi-creative, ego death, & her latest release The Ranch

Xenia Manasseh: Songwriting as a form of confession, raising the ceiling for African artists, & creating space for people to feel.

Radamiz: On intention, purpose, finding peace in the process, spreading love, and so much more.

Yellow Days: On "Hotel Heaven," storytelling, reconnecting with himself, and exploring a new sound.

Duckwrth: His most vulnerable album, world-building, defying preconceptions, & more.

Chenayder: Her life-changing year, cosigns from Tyler, The Creator to Clairo, balancing music & high school, and her debut "Maybe In Another Life."

Swavay: Staying true to himself, lessons from Metro Boomin & James Blake, building community, and his latest BILLY.

Justin Nozuka: Growing up surrounded by music, Toronto, his process, & latest “CHLORINE."

Benji.: Coming out of Pittsburgh, his time with Spillage Village, developing his sound, and crafting the Love Gun Trilogy.

Kenji: On his debut project "between heaven & earth," finding his voice, and building community.

Lekan: On intentional songwriting, surrendering to the creative process, and touring with Tems

Buddy: On finding himself, going independent, & his latest release "Don't Forget To Breath."

TeaMarrr: On having fun in her cat woman era, songwriting as therapy, misogynoir, and more

Low.bō: On Baltimore, honest songwriting, family, & embracing his own creative path

Andre Lawrence: On Dustrial Denim, growing up in NYC, exploring new sounds, & more.

Real Ones: Chicago's music platform on their rise, community, & who they're listening to

Frank Leone: On his debut album FISH, finding his voice, coming up in Chicago, world building, & more.

Seafood Sam: On redefining the sound of Long Beach, embracing the process, the importance of family, & more.

Tunji Ige: On Philly, blurring genre, songwriting, and what's next

Rae Khalil: On her debut CRYBABY, working with Anderson .Paak, Rhythm & Flow, intentional songwriting, and more

Chris Patrick: On Jersey, work ethic, artist development, and building his own community.

MoRuf: on Jersey, coming up around legends, redefining his worth, the Tiny Mic era, & being a father

Erick The Architect: On embracing his full potential as an artist, the impact of the Flatbush Zombies, collaborating with legends, & his passion for design

Daisy World: On capturing the moment, the power of community, being vulnerable, & finding confidence in the process on her debut album “Toothpick”

Kenny Mason: On building a community, being vulnerable, subverting genre, & pushing forward

Joony: On Maryland, crafting a sound of his own, staying consistent, & being about his business.

Sadboi: On Toronto, making music for the girls, Drake's advice, & her debut debut project BARE CHAT.

Brandon Woody: On creating his own sound, Baltimore, releasing music on his own time, and more.

Neemz: On identity, intention, discipline, & world-building

SiR: On the his record "Heavy," family, growth, vulnerability, and more.

Amal Zenab: On being a first generation New Yorker, thoughtful songwriting, collaboration, and more.

Shaé Universe: On family, self-love, virality, & “Love’s Letter"

Una Mia: On her debut, training as an opera singer, learning to be vulnerable on record, and more

Asha Imuno Interview: On Pins & Needles, Moreno Valley, & staying true to himself

Amindi Interview: Manifestation, the DIY mindset, creating her own version of success, & more

FELIX! Interview: On Van Buren, Brent Faiyaz, graphic design, and more.

April + VISTA Interview: Collaborating with Little Dragon, DIY Mentality, & Appreciating The Moment

Rodney Chrome Interview: Little Rock, queer representation in rap, & manifesting stardom

Femdot. Interview: On Free Samples Vol. 2, songwriting, & Chicago

Cisco Swank Interview: On being raised around music, finding his sound, & the debut album "More Better"

They Hate Change Interview: Life on the Road, Inspiration, New Music, and more

Live from Digilogue Day ft. Kerry Blu, Cedric Brazle, Prez Harris [Part Two]

Live from Digilogue Day ft. Nyla XO, Tymain Robbins, DZH, & Léa The Leox [Part One]

Elmiene Interview: "Accepting the death of the life I thought I was going to have, for the birth of the one that I’m living.”

C.S. Armstrong Interview

King Isis Interview

Pote Baby Interview: Hometown Hero

Léa Sen Interview: How To Write Sad Songs That Make You Happy

Aja Monet Interview: Surrealist Blues Poet, Organizer, Storyteller

Interview: Planet Giza are Ready When You Are

Fly Anakin & YUNGMORPHEUS Interview

Mamadou Interview: World Building, Storytelling, and Embracing the Process

Roundtable: The Art of Storytelling with Reason (9.10)

Wesley Joseph Interview: “We punch above our weight so we can get to a higher level, and then we do that again.”

Roundtable: Love, Lust, & Accountability with BLK ODYSSY + Special Guest Wesley Joseph (9.9)

Reggie Becton Interview: The Sadboy Era

Roundtable: The Blog Era with ItsTheReal + Special Guest Reggie Becton (9.8)

DaVionne Interview: "This is the beginning of my true story."

Kei Henderson Community Check-In: "We have one of the best rosters in the business"

Roundtable: Your Favorite Rapper's Favorite Rapper with KEY! + Special Guest DaVionne (9.7)

Alex Vaughn Interview: Own Your Vulnerability

Roundtable: Lolo Zouaï for Lolo by Lolo Zouaï + Special Guest Alex Vaughn (9.6)

Fana Hues Interview: Moving With Purpose (9.5)

Sidney Madden Community Check-In: "The stories that move me most are the ones that are challenging the way things are."

Roundtable: The South (Still) Got Something To Say with Kari Faux + Special Guest Fana Hues (9.5)

Dreamcastmoe Interview: Embracing Self (9.4)

Jamz Supernova Community Check-In: "It's never been easier to get your music out there, but it's never been harder to be heard."

Roundtable: Crying In The Club with Araya + Special Guest dreamcastmoe (9.4)

Jordan Ward Interview: Moving Forward (9.3)

Roundtable: The New Timeless Sound with Armon Sadler + special guest Jordan Ward (9.3)

Interview: Feeling Yourself, A Conversation with Kayla Steen (9.2)

Roundtable: International Anthems + Special Guest Kayla Steen (9.2)

Interview: Rap's Superhero Has Arrived, A Conversation with Ben Reilly (9.1)

Roundtable: The Season Nine Premiere with Athena Yasaman + Special Guest Ben Reilly (9.1)

The Only Music Discovery Podcast Returns — March 23rd, 2023

NOT 97 IS BACK! Season Nine drops 3/23/23

The Check In ft. Your Grandparents

RnB Will Never Die with Dylan Sinclair (8.10)

On The Road with Madison McFerrin (8.9)

The Check In ft. grouptherapy.

The Check In ft. Beloved Sun

Jersey Over Everything with MoRuf (8.8)

The Check In ft. Quadry

A Beginners Guide To Web3 with Melanie McClain, Max Kulchinsky, & Heno.

"Good Music Travels Regardless" with Touré Ali (8.7)

The Check In ft. They Hate Change

RaShaad Shaking His A$$ with Max Kulchinsky (8.6)

The Check In ft. Willow Kayne

The Next Generation with Goldie Harris (8.5)

Around The World with Jordan Ferree (8.4)

The Check In ft. Narissha

The Check In ft. Marcel Allen

Songs for Committing Crimes with Nicky Chulo (8.3)

Act Like Where You're From with Topaz Jones (8.2 Part Two)

Act Like Where You're From with Topaz Jones (8.2 Part One)

Restoring The Feeling with Neena Roe (8.1 Part Two)

Restoring The Feeling with Neena Roe (8.1 Part One)

7.10 featuring Dominique Maldonado

7.9 featuring Donna C

7.8 Featuring Jamz Supernova

7.7 Featuring Brick Magazine

7.6 Featuring Layla Mustafa

7.5 Featuring Kenny Fresh of Fresh Selects

7.4 Featuring Al D of Move Forward Music

7.3 Featuring Tim Larew

7.2 Featuring Ivy Sole

7.1 Featuring Alex Sowinski

6.10 Featuring Tori McCue & Derrick Aroh

6.9 Featuring Andrew Barber, Fake Shore Drive

6.8 Featuring Sidney Madden

6.7 Featuring Kei Henderson

6.6 Featuring Melanie McClain

6.5 Featuring KittySayWord

6.4 Featuring Kiesh Herman

6.3 Featuring Sharell Jeffrey

6.2 Featuring The Carlyle

6.1 Featuring Love Mansuy

5.1 Featuring Nick Hakim

5.9 Featuring Timmhotep Aku

5.8 Featuring Katherine Friedland

5.7 Featuring Anthony Blue Jr.

5.6 Featuring Athena Koumis

5.5 Featuring Regina Cho

5.4 Featuring Kristin Corry

5.3 Featuring Brandon "Jinx" Jenkins

5.2 Featuring Chidi Himself

5.1 Featuring Brandon Payano

Season Four — Episode Ten (Feat. Captain Kirk Douglas)

Season Four — Episode Nine (Feat. "Juicy" Jackie Carrasco)

Season Four — Episode Eight (Feat. Vira Byramji)

Season Four — Episode Seven (Feat. Gabe 'Nandez)

Season Four — Episode Six (Feat. Nigil Mack)

Season Four — Episode Five (Feat. Arpan Somani)

Season Four — Episode Four (Feat. Yohana Zecarias)

Season Four — Episode Three (Feat. Jayda B)

Season Four — Episode Two (Feat. Mike Herard)

Season Four — Episode One (Feat. DUVV)

Season Three — Episode Eleven (Feat. Cady Drell, Genesis Garcia, Rae Witte, and Flo Kennedy)

Season Three — Episode Ten (Feat. Duendita)

Season Three — Episode Nine (Feat. Mark Kelley)

Season Three — Episode Eight (Feat. Michael "Zo" Gonik)

Season Three — Episode Seven (Feat. Lyndsey Havens)

Season Three — Episode Six (Feat. Genesis Garcia)

Season Three — Episode Five with Zach Schonfeld (feat. Paula Mejia)

Season Three — Episode Four with Cady Drell (feat. Stacey Anderson)

Season Three — Episode Three (Feat. Corey Cambridge)

Season Three — Episode Two (Feat. Davina O'Garro)

Season Three — Episode One (Feat. Ian Servantes)

Season Two — Episode Eleven (Featuring C.S. Armstrong's "Covers EP")

Season Two — Episode Ten (Feat. Novelty Daughter)

Season Two — Episode Nine (Feat. Pigeons & Planes)

Season Two — Episode Eight (Feat. Charlie Adelman)

Season Two — Episode Seven (Feat. Rae Witte)

Season Two — Episode Six (Feat. Emilee Morgan)

Season Two — Episode Four (Feat. Dan Solomito)

Season Two — Episode Three (Feat. Daniel Schultz)

Season Two — Episode Two (Feat. Stro Elliot)

Season Two — Episode One (Feat. Cady Drell)

Season One — Episode Six (Feat. Van Common)

Season One — Episode Five (feat. Flo Kennedy)

Season One — Episode Four (feat. Alexa Shouneyia)

Season One — Episode Three (feat. Zach Schonfeld)

Season One — Episode Two (feat. Jordan Page)

Season One — Episode One