Song featured: Christmas Eve, written and performed by Courtney Lynn and Quinn.   This week the whole Next Song on Deck crew is back together and they want to wish you Happy Holidays!!! And in the spirit of Christmas, Courtney Lynn and Quinn wrote a new original Christmas song and you're the first to hear it. From the NSOD team, have a wonderful holiday and we'll see (but mostly hear) from us in 2023! Follow Courtney Lynn & Quinn on their website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Apple...

Song Featured: "Hot Damn" by Todd Johnson & the Revolvers   This week, Jeffrey and Quinn welcome a friend and fan of the podcast, Todd Johnson of Todd Johnson & the Revolvers. He chats about his rotating band members, relinquishing control while recording his new album, his own podcast Making Noise with Todd Johnson, and he breaks down the inspiration & production behind his song, "Hot Damn."   To learn more about Todd Johnson & the Revolvers, check them out on their...

Song Featured: "Back To Your Body" by Ashes and Arrows   Collaborative Cover: "Sailboat" performed by Ashes and Arrows with Courtney Lynn & Quinn   Jeffrey and Quinn are back with an all new episode and brand new guest. This week they welcome the band members Ben, Ciaran, and Jonathan of Ashes and Arrows to the podcast. The guys chat about the band's formation, songwriting as a group, their work on their foundation, their new EP Forward, and making fun of Ciaran for being from...

Song Featured: "Midnight Curve" by Reid Ferguson   Collaborative Cover: "My Sweet Annette" performed by Reid Ferguson and Courtney Lynn & Quinn   It's a new episode with a new independent artist! This week, Jeffrey and Quinn welcome singer songwriter Reid Ferguson and chat about his unique country sound, his desire to play guitar (especially while being forced to play piano as a kid), his work as a race car engineer, and more ! Reid later breaks down the story & inspiration...

Song Featured: "All Night for You" by Renée Muzquiz. We're back with another independent music artist! This week Quinn and Jeffrey welcome Renée Muzquiz to the podcast to chat about her new album, her musical family, living in Portland, and more! Renée also breaks down the inspiration & production behind her song "All Night for You."   To learn more about Renée, check their website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Apple Music, and Spotify.   For updates and information...

Song Featured: "Sweet Virginia" by Vintage Harmonic Symphony Quinn and Jeffrey are back with an all new episode and another independent music artist! This week they welcome Bobby Vaziri of Vintage Harmonic Symphony (aka VHS) to the podcast to chat about the creation of the band's new album, his first time performing back in high school, finding the band's unique sound, and more! Bobby also breaks down the inspiration & production behind VHS's song "Sweet Virgina."   To learn more...

Song Featured: "ISFB" by Fab the Duo Next Song on Deck is back for it's SECOND year with Quinn and new co-host/producer Jeffrey! They welcome queer music duo Fab the Duo to the podcast to chat about finding their sound with Alt Rock, how Fab the Duo was created, and what it's like being a music duo AND a romantic duo. They also break down the inspiration & production behind their song "ISFB."   To learn more about Fab the Duo, check them out on their website, Instagram, Twitter, ...

Song Featured: "Fire" by Courtney Lynn and Quinn   This week is an EXTRA special episode because it is the one year anniversary of the podcast! To celebrate the occassion, podcast producer Jeffrey is taking over the reins as host to interview Courtney Lynn & Quinn! The three talk about the duo's coincedental meet cute, the big surprise on their first date, their individual journeys with music, and so much more! They also break down the inspiration & creation behind their song,...

Song Featured: "Good Time" by Nicole Springer   Courtney Lynn & Quinn continue celebrating Pride month with Kansas City singer songwriter Nicole Springer. They chat about her early beginnings with music (singing at a pageant at age 4), meeting her co-writer while performing at a shopping center, her grassroots non-profit 'No Shame," and so much more! They also talk and discuss the story & creation behind Nicole's song, "Good Time."   To learn more about Nicole Springer, check...

Song Featured: "Modern Nostalgia" by Holly Clausius   Happy Pride Month! This week Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome Canadian singer songwriter Holly Clausius. They chat about her creating music remotely, other singer songerwriters that inspire her, her acculades from Tegan of Tegan & Sara, and much more! She also breaks down the story & production behind her song, "Modern Nostalgia."   To learn more about Holly Clausius, check her out on her website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube,...

Song Featured: "Deep" by The Graes   This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome fellow married music duo CJ and Cassie Grae, of The Graes, to the show. The couple chats about how they started dating, how they started playing music together, their love/hate relationship with social media, and they give advice to other independent artists. They also break down the story, process and creation behind their song, "Deep."   To learn more about The Graes, check out their website,...

Song Featured: "Jealous" by Kari Kirkland   This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome independent artist Kari Kirkland. She chats about her first time on the trapeze, meeting Shelly Berg for the first time, and growing up with musician parents. She also breaksdown her cover of, "Jealous."   To learn more about Kari Kirkland, check her out on her website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify   Follow Courtney Lynn & Quinn on their website, Instagram,...

Song Featured: "Queer" by Jack & Benny Lipson   This week Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome musicians, singer singerwriters AND twin brothers Jack and Benny Lipson on to the show. They chat about going on tour as babies while their mom starred in Evita, the role of the Beetles in their early lives, and they discuss the many genres their music they create and perform.  They also break down the inspiration & creation behind their song, "Queer."   To learn more about Jack &...

Song Featured: "When My World's in Tune" by Liam Forde   This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcom old soul singer songwriter Liam Forde. He explains what cosmopolitan chamber pop is, his deep love and appreciation for New York City and its opulence, and he talks about his work as a voice teacher.  Liam also breaks down the inspiration & creation behind his song, "When My World's in Tune."   To learn more about Liam Forde, check them out on his website, his voice studio Instagram,...

Song Featured: "Souls on Fire" by Mad Gallica   This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome multi hyphenate singer songwriter Mad Gallica (aka Dylan Louise). She talks about picking piano at a young age, her formal training, life on tour with rock legends and much more! She also breaks down the story & inspiration behind her song, "Souls on Fire."   To learn more about Mad Gallica, check them out on her website, Patreon, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Apple Music and ...

Song Featured: "Dealing" by Autumn Nicholas   Collaborative Cover: "Human Nature" performed by Autumn Nicholas and Courtney Lynn & Quinn   This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome Nashville singer songwriter Autumn Nicholas to the show. Autumn chats about her father and brother's influence on her, making experiences for her audiences, working with the Black Opry and more! Autumn also breaks down the inspiration & creation behind the song, "Dealing."   To learn more about...

Song Featured: "Copper and Wine" by MICVH   Collaborative Cover: "Good Kisser" performed by MICVH and Courtney Lynn & Quinn   This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome MICVH to the show. They chat about how her father introduced music to her at a young age, her committment to being vulnerable and raw in her music, and she discusses her solo career, as well as her other musical projects. She also breaks down the inspiration & production behind the song, "Copper and Wine."   To...

Song Featured: "Broomstick" by Paper Wasps   This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn frontwoman to the band Paper Wasps, Courtney Puckett. She chats about the many roles as a mother, music artist, school teacher and more! She also talks about her loves for books and how they inspire her work. She also tells us how she and her bandmates came up with the band name, Paper Wasps. And finally, she breaks down the inspiration & creation behind her band's song "Broomstick."   To learn more...

Song Featured: "Lost in the Sauce" by Mariah Counts   Collaborative Cover: "Stay" performed by Mariah Counts and Courtney Lynn & Quinn   This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome California singer songwriter Mariah Counts onto the podcast. She chats about realizing her passion for music doing The Titan Games with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, using TikTok to her advantage and what she's learned from tour life. And then Mariah breaks down the inspiration & creation behind her...

Song Featured: "Hazy" by Nia J   Collaborative Cover: "Feels Like" performed by AKITA and Courtney Lynn & Quinn   This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome r&b singer and songwriter Nia J. She chats about her music career starting after a college talent show, what drew her to the piano, and talks about making music that helps others. She also breaks down the story & creation behind her song, "Hazy."   To learn more about Nia J, check her out on their website, Instagram,...

Song Featured: "Love Blvd" by Jay D. Jones   This week, Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome organic soul singer Jay D. Jones. He tells them about his early childhood exposure to music & Motown, his impeccable fashion style and his philosphy of always being a gentleman. He also breaks down the story & creation behind his song, "Love Blvd."   To learn more about Jay D. Jones, check him out on his website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify   Follow Courtney...

Song Featured: "Spark" by Nia Zhane   This week, hosts Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome neo soul artist Nia Zhane on to the show. She chats about the meaning of her name, her musical style, therapy through writing, and more! She also tells them all about the creation, inspiration and details behind her song, "Spark."   To learn more about Nia Zhane, check her out on her Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify   Follow Courtney Lynn & Quinn on their...

Song Featured: "Clt" by Indigo Jo   This week Courtney Lynn & Quinn welcome rapper Indigo Jo to the podcast. He tells them all about where he's found influnce from, where his name came from and the list of heavy hitters he's performed with. He also breaks down the story & creation behind his song, "Clt."   To learn more about Indigo Jo, check him out on Instagram, Facebook, Apple Music and Spotify.   Follow Courtney Lynn & Quinn on their website, Instagram, Facebook, ...

Song Featured: "Turn out the Light" by Striking Copper   Collaborative Cover: "You Make My Dreams Come True" performed by Striking Copper and Courtney Lynn & Quinn   This week Courtney Lynn & Quinn have their first in-person interview with twin frontwomen Allie and Jacquie Lee of the band Striking Copper. The ladies chat about being in a band with their twin sister and their husbands, how the band was formed, their songwriting process, and they break down the story & creation...