The Tip Jar: An Indie Songwriter's Podcast

Vanessa Leonardo
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The Tip Jar: An Indie Songwriter's Podcast

Each podcast highlights one indie artist or band. Host, Vanessa Leonardo, singer/songwriter from Little One, will discuss who and what inspired these songswriters, delve deeper into the meaning of their songs, discuss the process of songwriting, swap gig stories, and share advice. Join us to hear about how your favorite up and coming indie artists approach songwriting!

Episodes

  1. 17/03/2023

    Scratch Buffalo

    On this episode of the Tip Jar: An Indie Songwriter's Podcast, the members of Scratch Buffalo break down their song "Life Somewhere's Else." Make sure to follow them on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram @scratchbuffalo, Spotify under Scratch Buffalo, and on their website at http://scratchbuffalo.com/.

    38 min

  2. 11/02/2022

    Lee Davis

    On this episode of The Tip Jar: An Indie Songwriter's Podcast, Lee Davis breaks down her song "Superhero." Make sure to follow her on Spotify @Lee A. Davis, Facebook @LeeADavisMusic, Instagram @leesingseverything, YouTube Channel @Lee A. Davis YouTube Channel, and her websites leedavismusic.biz and Lee A. Davis Bandsintown.

    1h 4m

  3. 28/01/2022

    Mokai

    On this episode of The Tip Jar: An Indie Songwriter's Podcast, Mokai breaks down his writing process, his discovery of Twitch TV, his show called Tuesday Bluesdays, and more! Make sure to follow him on Facebook @Mokai, Spotify @Mokai and on his websites mokaimusic.com, mokai.bandcamp.com, and twitch.tv/mokaimusic.

    41 min

  4. 14/01/2022

    Baby Chemist

    On this episode of The Tip Jar: An Indie Songwriter's Podcast, the band Baby Chemist breaks down their writing process, what it's like to write as a duo, how they came to choose "What's Up?" as a cover single, their favorite NYC venues, their single "Ride In" that was nominated for the We Are the Music Makers awards, and more! Make sure to follow them on Facebook @babychemist, Spotify @baby chemist, Twitter @babychemistband, TikTok @babychemist, Instagram @babychemist, and their website www.babychemistband.com.

    1h 3m

  5. 10/12/2021

    Jordan Siwek

    On this episode of The Tip Jar: An Indie Songwriter's Podcast, Jordan Siwek breaks down his song, Lover and a Giver. He discusses his writing process, the awards he’s gotten for his album Sun Inside You and single “Never Give up,” his upcoming single “Two Roads,” which we get to hear a preview of, his new Tik Tok project, and more! Make sure to follow him on Facebook @jordansiwekmusic, Spotify @Jordan Siwek, TikTok @pianojordan, Instagram @pianojordan, and his website www.jordansiwekmusic.com.

    36 min

  6. 26/11/2021

    Jeff Jacobs

    On this episode of The Tip Jar: An Indie Songwriter's Podcast, Jeff Jacobs breaks down his song, Row, from his E.P. Enjoy the View. He discusses the lessons he's learned from recording and releasing music since 2010, the unexpected success of the quarantine balcony sessions, performing at iconic NYC venues like Pianos and Hammerstein Ballroom, what's next in his career and more! Make sure to follow him on Facebook @JeffJacobsMusic, Spotify @JeffJacobs, TikTok @JeffJacobsMusic, Instagram @JeffJacobsMusic, and his website JeffJacobsMusic.com.

    44 min

  7. 12/11/2021

    Sarah Brown

    On this episode of The Tip Jar: An Indie Songwriter's Podcast, Sarah Brown breaks down her very first single, Sails, the Montana music scene, songwriting formulas, her studies at Berklee School of Music Online, her tour of Australia and New Zealand, and more! Make sure to follow her on Facebook @HoneyB777, Spotify @Sarah Brown, and Instagram @viva102.

    37 min

  8. 29/10/2021

    Alpha Circle

    On this episode of The Tip Jar: An Indie Songwriter's Podcast, Lee Chamberlain and Alberto Garcia of Alpha Circle break down their brand new song Phoenix and Butterflies, share stories about the Madrid music scene, talk about how they write as a band, their upcoming singles, and their hopes of touring in the States. Make sure to follow them on Spotify @AlphaCircle, Facebook @officialalphacircle, Twitter @RealAlphaCircle, TikTok @AlphaCircle, Instagram @Alpha.circle, and their website www.trkmusic.es.

    40 min

  9. 15/10/2021

    Chad Steele

    On this episode of The Tip Jar: An Indie Songwriter's podcast, Chad Steele breaks down his song Dream/Believe, his work as both a solo artist and as a bandmate, his inspirations (he's a Sara Bareilles fan!), and the Australian music scene. Make sure to follow him on Spotify @ChadSteele, Instagram @chadsteelemusic, Facebook @chadsteelemusic1, and check out his music videos and collaborations on his website https://linktr.ee/chadsteelemusic.

    47 min
  10. Swagata Biswas

    01/10/2021

    Swagata Biswas

    On this episode of The Tip Jar: An Indie Songwriter's Podcast, Swagata Biswas breaks down her song "Waves." Make sure to follow her on Spotify @SwagataBiswas, Facebook @SwagataBiswasMusic, Twitter @SwagataBMusic, and Instagram @SwagataBiswasMusic. Check out her website www.SwagataBiswasMusic.com.

    40 min
  • 10 Episodes

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Each podcast highlights one indie artist or band. Host, Vanessa Leonardo, singer/songwriter from Little One, will discuss who and what inspired these songswriters, delve deeper into the meaning of their songs, discuss the process of songwriting, swap gig stories, and share advice. Join us to hear about how your favorite up and coming indie artists approach songwriting!

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