Randy Thomas & Anita Gevinson gather a collection of moments with Berlin’s DIY Ambassador Mogli! Hear cuts from her latest EP Patience. Following the success of her 2017 film "Expedition Happiness" singer songwriter Mogli is on tour with new songs and a five piece band. Before she hit the road Mogli joined the podcast from her home in Berlin. Here are links to all the gigs: https://www.facebook.com/mogliofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/mogliofficial/?hl=en Don't miss Mogli when she...

Rock royalty's Chris Stein is our very special guest on the Music Connection Podcast with Randy Thomas, Anita Gevinson, and Mark Nardone. Blondie's co-founder and guitarist shares the stories behind the previously unseen photos of Debbie Harry, Andy Warhol, William Burroughs from the 1970s, in his new book "Point of View: Me, New York City, and the Punk Scene".

Today it's a shocking and moving conversation with Jared Gaines aka Vaines, with Randy Thomas, Anita Gevinson and Mark Nardone. He opens up like never before about his dysfunctional tragic childhood, and how he persevered above it all to find his voice and become the artist he is today!

Looking for your dream job in the music industry? Today we meet Jade Driver, who along with her partner Cassie Petrey, are co-founders of Crowd Surf, a fan-centric marketing company in LA, Nashville, and NYC. Together, they also co-host the podcast “How I Got Backstage”. Join Music Connection's Randy Thomas and Anita Gevinson as they dive into Crowd Surf.

Clarence Greenwood aka Citizen Cope is a songwriter, producer and performer. He records on his own record label, Rainwater Recordings, and has just released his first album in six years, "Heroin and Helicopters". Randy Thomas and Anita Gevinson talk to Cope about how Carlos Santana helped name his new release, why he walked away from the big record companies and so much more!

On the latest episode of the Music Connection Podcast, Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl, Mark Nardone and Anita Gevinson hang with Lauren Brown and Rob Kolar aka KOLARS. Their music is described as "Desert-Disco" and "Glam-a-Billy". Rob writes, sings, and plays guitar, Lauren drums & tap dances atop a bass drum and... they're married (to each other!) Come join us to find out how JAWS & KOLARS are related, and meet two incredibly talented yet very humble musical artists!

Iconic and prolific contemporary songwriter Diane Warren is in studio again with hosts Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl, and daughter Rachel Wohl to talk Oscars and her creative process. From "Rhythm of the Night" that put her on the map, to her latest Oscar Nominated "I’ll Fight" for the movie "RBG" it's Diane's 10th time as a Best Original Song Nominee. Randy also shares that the 91st Oscars will be her 10th time announcing the global awards show. See it live Sunday, February 24th at 8PM ET, 5PM...

Join Randy Thomas and Anita Gevinson for a fascinating convo with 4 Time Grammy Award Winner, 8 Time Grammy Award Nominee, bass player, songwriter and record producer Larry Klein. Larry shares his musical memories about his marriage to Joni Mitchell, his collaborations with Herbie Hancock, Tracy Chapman, Warren Zevon, Peter Gabriel and Walter Becker, and SO MUCH more!

This week Randy Thomas and Arnie Wohl are face to face with Music Connection correspondent Anita Gevinson. She talks about her time with the LA Lakers & Hollywood’s elite, and life as a Rock n Roll DJ and author. Lots of laughs and crazy stories from Anita's memoir called "You Turn Me On, I'm a Radio... My Wild Rock ’N Roll Life".

Writing and performing since childhood, Trish Hosein aka TRISHES helps us understand what it means to be human. After graduating from Berklee with degrees in Songwriting & Music Business, TRISHES began touring the U.S. and abroad mesmerizing audiences with haunting hooks & hip-hop beats through her electro-opera one-woman shows. Hosein’s upcoming multi-media EP “Ego” includes her second single “Money” and emotionally charged “Hydra”. Join Randy, Arnie, Mark & Anita as we deep dive...

This week Hailey Knox joins the MC team in studio to talk about her incredible career and music. Taught to play guitar by her father at seven, Hailey has become a powerhouse looper, building her songs live onstage. Empowered by growth she talks about how she pushes through her fears to find her strength. Check out Traumatized & Hardwired recorded live in studio on the Music Connection Podcast!

Shinedown's Brent Smith is our guest this week. The band formed in 2001 in Jacksonville FL and 6 studio albums later Shinedown has sold more than 10 million records worldwide. 15 number-one singles on the billboard rock chart tying Van Halen. In May Shinedown released "Attention Attention" which Brent describes as an album of songs that deal with mental health, facing fears and not being afraid to fail. Arnie Wohl, Anita Gevinson, and Mark Nardone kick off 2019 with singer-songwriter-musician...

A comprehensive wrap of 2018 along with what’s coming up for the Music Connection podcast in 2019. Plus, international platinum selling singer songwriter Eric Hutchinson joins the podcast crew Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl, Mark Nardone and Anita Gevinson to talk about his latest album "Modern Happiness", mental health, Prozac, and his board game "Songversations". Listen now for your chance to win!

Since their spectacular, multimedia-powered Coachella performance this year, Harrison Mills & Clayton Knight–aka ODESZA–have been riding high. They're even about to curate their very own EDM fest in 2019. As busy as they are, the pair sat down with Music Connection for this podcast interview to talk about how they and their team are able to produce such massive music events.

Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl, and their favorite daughter Rachel Wohl sit down with millennial favorite, Jesse McCartney. You may know him as a teen heartthrob/pop music sensation, Broadway star, or voice over star of Alvin and the Chipmunks. He’s back and better than ever as he sits down in the studio to talk all things music with his new single “Wasted” taking off, and college music tour starting up. His Resolution Tour is kicking off in January; find him in your city!

Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl and Mark Nardone are back talking about one of Rolling Stone's top 10 must-see-bands Greta Van Fleet! Brothers Josh & Sam Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet join the Music Connection Podcast crew to talk about their short yet rapidly growing career. And as this week's encore installment comes to a close, we hear a Concert Review from Carson Beck, who shares his experience of the “2017” Greta Van Fleet show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles.

Singer/songwriter Olivia Lane connects with the podcast team of guest host Rachel Wohl, Mark Nardone and Anita Gevinson. All aboard as Olivia takes us on her journey from Houston to Los Angeles to Nashville. (and she's only 27 years old!) Olivia reveals her songwriting process for some of her biggest hits like "You Got Me", and "You Part 2".

Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors with his album "Angels and One-Armed Jugglers" is our special guest once again. In Part Two, Chris shares more songwriting tips and what “Writing with Monkeys” really means. Also, how his experience with old-school record-making and disciplines of that era compare to the digital-age. Plus, a taste of his live bonus performances at SoundBOX:StudioCity. Join co-hosts Randy Thomas & Arnie Wohl as they explore the quick success of the Spin Doctors and all...

X Ambassadors lead vocalist & sax player Sam Harris and drummer Adam Levin join Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl, Mark Nardone and Anita Gevinson for a joyful convo about their new music and how they're paying it forward with a mentoring competition called "Project: Aloft Star." Check out their song cuts for “Joyful” and “Don’t Stay” as well.

Singer-songwriter Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors is our special guest for 2 episodes. In Part One, Chris tells us stories about how the band got named, playing a biker bar, and thoughts of Lois Lane & Kryptonite. Chris also shares overcoming his vocal challenges and songwriting experiences. Join co-hosts Randy Thomas & Arnie Wohl, plus special correspondent Anita Gevinson as they explore the quick success of the Spin Doctors and how those early hits were born.

It’s been a year since we talked with Ty Dolla $ign, and this Halloween episode is a fitting replay of when Co-hosts Randy Thomas & Arnie Wohl hit the road with their YellowTec Mic for an exclusive interview with Ty at Club EP/LP in Hollywood, California. Ty chats with the duo about his new album “Beach House 3”, his incredible following, and meteoric success. Mark Nardone updates us on the latest from Music Connection Magazine along with fun musical insights from Anita Gevinson.

When we heard singer/songwriter KT Tunstall was booked as our guest on the Music Connection podcast our entire team had to be part of it, and we were not disappointed! Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl, Mark Nardone, Carson Beck and Anita Gevinson talk to KT about her new album called "Wax,” her breakout hit “Black Horse And The Cherry Tree” and so much more. KT also tells us what it was like to have “Suddenly I See” featured as the opening song in the movie "The Devil Wears Prada.”

Hosts Randy Thomas Arnie Wohl and announcer Carson Beck speak with Ariana DiLorenzo American Synth Pop artist from New York City. Ariana and the Rose shares how she approaches writing her deep and meaningful music, plus the release of her newest release Lonely Star. Also, as a performance artist speaking to her music and Light & Space Show happening in Los Angeles and New York.

Randy Thomas, Arnie Wohl and Anita Gevinson talk to Santa Monica based singer & playwright Monique DeBose about her brave decision to pursue her life changing dreams, her latest release "The Sovereign One" and her one woman show "Mulatto Math: Summing up the Race Equation in America”. DeBose holds a master’s in Spiritual Psychology and graduated UC Berkeley with a BA in Math. Monique shares her story about when the numbers didn't add up for her, she jumped at the chance to find herself as...

Randy Thomas and Arnie Wohl are joined by announcer Carson Beck for this intimate conversation with twins Alanna and Brianne Finn-Morris, from British Columbia. The girls have been singing together most of their lives but they don’t write and compose together. We discover how they got their break and the inspiration behind their music-a beautiful and refreshing blend of folk-rock-pop to lushly orchestrated ballads, plus we get a taste of their telepathically tight vocals when they perform...