Greta, Lauren, Luke, and Alex of New York indie rock band Frankie Cosmos share their 5th studio album, "Inner World Peace." They talk with Erica about the inspiration behind each song on the album. The band also shares how they took a 500 day hiatus during the pandemic, and came back together working on songs Greta has written when living with her family, using mood boards and intricate chord progressions and rhythms to create "Inner World Peace."

Soulful British singer-songwriter Jonathan Jeremiah shares his fifth album, "Horsepower for the Streets." He shares the story behind each song, and discusses writing much of the album in the French countryside, as well as in London during lockdown.

Sacha, co-founder of the Biarritz, France indie pop band La Femme, shares their fourth album Teatro Lúcido. Sacha discusses how many of the songs were written during the band's stay in the South of Spain and Mexico. They drew musical inspiration from flamenco, reggaetón, and 80s Spanish new wave, and found themselves writing songs on the streets of Granda and Sevilla with residents of the southern towns.

Hani, the guitarist of West Yorkshire indie rock band The Lounge Society, shares with us their debut album "Tired of Liberty." Hani shares the band's love for 2000s indie rock records, growing up in a small town, recording the album in two weeks, and more.

Piya, one of the three lead vocalists of Brooklyn disco-delic band Say She She, shares their debut album "Prism." Piya talks about the beauty of working collaboratively with her fellow bandmates, the band's love for Nile Rodgers, finding inspiration living in New York City, and more.

Dyland & Tristan of Florida indie-rock band Flipturn share their debut album "Shadowglow." They discuss the story behind each song on the record, the album's concept, and the ups and downs of navigating young adulthood.

Sloan of Dayglow takes us through Dayglow's third album "People In Motion." The indie-pop artist shares the story behind each song on the record, in addition to discussing his love for Talking Heads and radio, being newly married, teaching himself music production at a young age, and more.

Ural, Scott, and Brent of Ural Thomas & the Pain take us through their third album, "Dancing Dimensions." The members of the Portland, Oregon soul band share the story behind each song on the record. They also discuss how they met, their love of soul, and how their friendship allows them to create fun music.

Jackson of Day Wave shares his sophomore album "Pastlife." He talks about each song on his indie-pop record, sharing how he wrote some of the songs on Twitch, drawing inspiration from nostalgia, and more.

Native Alaskan singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson releases his debut album "Write Your Name in Pink." An incredibly talented storyteller, Quinn discusses each track on the indie pop record, sharing stories about believing in oneself, having compassion for others, growth, and more.

Jason of the Chicago-based trio Dehd shares the alt-rock band's 5th album, "Blue Skies." Jason discusses the history of the band and the inspiration for each song on the record.

French-Canadian artists Julie Doiron and Dany Placard share their debut collaborative album, "Julie & Dany." The discuss writing the indie rock record during the beginning of the pandemic, playing all the instruments on the album, and finding inspiration from gardening, daily habits, relationships, and more.

Calvin of the New Jersey alt-pop trio shares their 3rd album "Under the Shade of Green." He talks about being a cellist and singer, as well as writing songs about climate change, relationship, and more.

Sam of Los Angeles band Mapache takes us through their 4th record "Roscoe's Dream." Sam discusses the story behind each song on the record, sharing how they drew inspiration from their native Los Angeles, beloved dog Roscoe, and more.

Australian singer-songwriter & musician Annie Hamilton shares her debut solo album, "the future is here but it feels kinda like the past." She discusses being inspired by nature, mixing and producing her music, and the story behind each song on the record.

London aritst PM Warson shares with us his sophomore album "Dig Deep Repeat." The soul/rock singer-songerwriter and musician share the inspiration for each track on the album, discussing his musical influences, challenging himself with music theory, and more.

Bert of Los Angeles rock band Hooveriii takes us track by track on the band's 3rd studio album "A Round of Applause." Bert shares how Hooveriii drew inspiration from David Bowie to Thin Lizzy, world history to Star Trek, and more!

Australian singer-songwriter & musician Alex the Astronaut shares with us her sophomore album "How to Grow a Sunflower Under Water." Alex discusses some of the journey she's experienced over the last few years and how they've influenced each song on the album.

Multi-talented Australian artist Jaguar Jonze shares her empowering, debut album "Bunny Mode." She discusses the process of writing the album and the inspiration behind each song.

Charlie and Tuesday of the San Diego rock band The Inflorescence take us track by track on their debut album "Remember What I Look Like" (Kill Rock Stars). They discuss the beauties and struggles of growing up, how music can help heal relationships, and the inspiration for each song on the record.

Janet and Drew of Portland-based indie rock band Slang share their debut album "Cockroach in a Ghost Town." They discuss the inspiration and process behind making each song on the record.

Extraordinary guitarist, David Knudson, shares his debut solo album, "The Only Thing You Have to Change is Everything." He discusses the recording process, learning drum programming and audio engineering, and the story behind each song.

New York based indie-pop artist Jordana shares with us her debut studio album, "Face the Wall." She tells stories of navigating young adulthood, the journey of growing into one's self, and other experiences that inspired the songs on the record.

Michael & Carolina of Brooklyn-based band Le Big Zero share with us their sophomore album, "A Proper Mess." They discuss the stories behind each track, how they use their extensive knowledge of music theory to compose songs, and the concept for the album.

Stockholm / Laguna Beach singer-songwriter and musician, Julia Logan, shares with us her debut album, "Everly Foreverly." Julia shares with Erica the concept of the album, the stories behind each song, and how her multi-cultural background has influenced her as an artist.