Episode 21: La Sera

La Sera is a dream pop / surf rock / punk band fronted by Katy Goodman, formerly of Vivian Girls. The group released a brand new EP called Queens last month. In this episode, Katy and guitarist Todd Wisenbaker—who also happens to be Katy’s husband—talk about making music that’s relentless, and how La Sera's songwriting evolved alongside their relationship.

Links

• Listen to Queens on Bandcamp, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music
• Follow La Sera on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Visit La Sera's website

Playlist

• "Magic in Your Eyes" - La Sera
• "I Can't Keep You in My Mind" - La Sera
• "One True Love" - La Sera
• "Break My Heart" - La Sera
• "Take My Heart" - La Sera
• "Queens" - La Sera
• "Whole Lotta Love (cover)" - La Sera

Episode 20: Lucy Woodward

Lucy Woodward is a singer/songwriter who is perhaps best known for co-writing Stacy Orrico's 2003 pop hit “(There’s Gotta Be) More to Life,” as well as for her work with jazz fusion group Snarky Puppy. In this episode, Lucy talks about how singing on commercial jingles helped her discover the versatility in her own sound, and what it feels like to hand a hit song over to somebody else.

Links

• Listen to Lucy on Spotify
• Follow Lucy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Visit Lucy's website
• Hear Lucy's original version of "(There's Gotta Be) More to Life"

Playlist

• "Too Hot to Last" - Lucy Woodward
• "Free Spirit" - Lucy Woodward
• "Have You Driven a Ford Lately?" - Lucy Woodward
• "Every Kiss Begins with Kay" - Lucy Woodward
• "Quando m'en vo'" - Anna Netrebko
• "Hadouni, Hadouni" - George Adbo
• "Leave It to Me" - Lucy Woodward
• "All About That Bass" - Meghan Trainor
• "(There's Gotta Be) More to Life" - Stacie Orrico
• "Live Live Live" - Lucy Woodward

Episode 19: Savannah Gardner

Savannah Gardner is a singer/songwriter based in Orange County, California. In this episode, Savannah unpacks how her obsession with a girl’s unprecedented suicide led to the creation of her debut EP, B Movie.

Links

• Listen to Savannah on SoundCloud
• Follow Savannah on Facebook and Instagram
• Visit Savannah's website

Playlist

• "Last Year (demo)" - Savannah Gardner
• "Jump" - Savannah Gardner
• "Fake" - Savannah Gardner
• "Good Things Never Last" - Savannah Gardner
• "Black Soul" - Savannah Gardner
• "Drifting Away" - Savannah Gardner

Episode 18: Anjimile

Anjimile Chithambo is a singer/songwriter based in Boston, Massachusetts. In this episode, Anjimile talks about how religion, death, and love have shaped the way they write music.

Links

• Listen to Anjimile on Bandcamp and SoundCloud
• Follow Anjimile on Facebook and Twitter

Playlist

• "I Was Wrong" - Anjimile
• "Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy" - Fall Out Boy
• "To Be Alone With You" - Sufjan Stevens
• "Apocalypse Now" - Anjimile
• "Maker" - Anjimile
• "I Go" - Anjimile
• "Brain Disease" - Anjimile