Bedroom Studios Podcast

Emma Della Rossa

Musician interviews about life as a creative person, building an artist career, navigating the music industry and more! Hosted by @emmadellarossa

  1. Gatebreakers: Creating Inclusive Spaces in the Music Industry

    MAR 23

    Gatebreakers: Creating Inclusive Spaces in the Music Industry

    Exploring the behind-the-scenes world of musicians, and bridging the industry gap by sharing their stories, expertise, and advice with early-career artists. Introducing today's guest: The Gatebreakers team - Davis MacKinlay, Kara MacKinlay, and Nikita Patel. The Gatebreakers Song Camp is immersive songwriting camp for emerging songwriters and producers. Founded by Nikita Patel⁠, ⁠Davis MacKinlay⁠, & ⁠Kara MacKinlay⁠. Connect with Gatebreakers https://www.instagram.com/gatebreakerssongcamp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nnikitapatel/ Connect with Kara MacKinlay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karamackinlay?igsh=MXU5Z2RjbWxvZ2o4eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6K0nXNnnbcO3KT8pg4dBeg?si=GOI5UCbQQku1WZxRw1vJ8A Connect with Davis MacKinlay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davismackinlay/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davismackinlay  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/24rjMTGVyg0tsOBkbBC4Mr?si=i-A8u78vSqGKnsXKDwFy3A  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/davis-mackinlay/1555673785  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davismackinlay Connect with the MacKinlays Band Website: https://themackinlaysband.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themackinlays/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themackinlays  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2n2PdH4uIQHyLm1ZGhhDIU?si=o0L6hnUTQ_ScnQ0JMwZF4w  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themackinlays  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-mackinlays/1641024001  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themackinlaysband/videos Connect with Emma Della Rossa Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://emmadellarossa.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/emmadellarossa/⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HxRFzuI4SKBrauYEiSjad?si=w1JcVg5MQYSMWnWe5OUEcQ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stream my song “Worse”: ⁠⁠⁠https://li.sten.to/emmadellarossa_worse ⁠⁠⁠ This episode and its music was mixed by Luke Fair at Rosetta Sound. Rosetta Sound Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://rosettasound.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Rosetta Sound Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rosetta.sound ⁠⁠⁠ Follow Bedroom Studios Podcast Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/bedroomstudiospodcast ⁠⁠⁠ iHeartRadio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bedroom-studios-podcast-272744073/ ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bedroomstudiospodcast/⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BedroomStudiosPodcast ⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1Dsn38TzVgMhjedk1YP74V?si=021e8f787b194793&nd=1&dlsi=c864e3ac45024608

    50 min
  2. Scharliina: Pain, Passion, Power

    MAR 9

    Scharliina: Pain, Passion, Power

    Exploring the behind-the-scenes world of musicians, and bridging the industry gap by sharing their stories, expertise, and advice with early-career artists. Introducing today's guest: Scharliina Scharliina was born in Turku, Finland, but moved to Sweden at the age of 4. As a writer, singer, producer and performer she uses her intuition to channel her deepest emotions and burdens into art to transform and transmute it to something beautiful. She Launched her Solo Career as ¨Scharliina¨2021, With her first single ``Running¨ - Written, produced and preformed by herself. It hit the top charts on Itunes in Sweden, and made it to top 50 global pop playlists on Spotify. She has then went on to create a non profit organization alongside her single ¨Little girl¨ released 2022, that concerts the artists own childhood traumas. She wishes to help bring light into the dark that she had to experience and help others in similar situations. Connect with Scharliina: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/scharliinaa/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6upTgjoRNa4vGXKOl04BMY?si=p2s1kf7aS8aIpNMcPLt0ZQ Little Girl Project: www.littlegirlproject.com Connect with Emma Della Rossa Website: ⁠⁠https://emmadellarossa.com/ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/emmadellarossa/⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HxRFzuI4SKBrauYEiSjad?si=w1JcVg5MQYSMWnWe5OUEcQ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Stream my song “Worse”: ⁠⁠https://li.sten.to/emmadellarossa_worse ⁠⁠ This episode and its music was mixed by Luke Fair at Rosetta Sound. Rosetta Sound Website: ⁠⁠https://rosettasound.com/ ⁠⁠ Rosetta Sound Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rosetta.sound ⁠⁠ Follow Bedroom Studios Podcast Linktree: ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/bedroomstudiospodcast ⁠⁠ iHeartRadio: ⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bedroom-studios-podcast-272744073/ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bedroomstudiospodcast/⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BedroomStudiosPodcast ⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1Dsn38TzVgMhjedk1YP74V?si=021e8f787b194793&nd=1&dlsi=c864e3ac45024608

    58 min
  3. Anwar McDonald: Unlocking the Door

    FEB 23

    Anwar McDonald: Unlocking the Door

    Exploring the behind-the-scenes world of musicians, and bridging the industry gap by sharing their stories, expertise, and advice with early-career artists. Introducing today's guest: Anwar McDonald. Anwar McDonald is a songwriter known for crafting infectious melodies and versatile lyrics across genres, from reggae to pop, R&B, hip-hop, and country. The Bahamian songwriter got his international start writing for reggae artist Jah Cure’s 2015 album ‘The Cure’ which debuted at #1 on Billboard Reggae Albums chart and was nominated for Best Reggae Album at the 2016 Grammy Awards. He collaborated with Jah Cure again on his 2019 Album ‘Royal Soldier’, including the singles “Risk it All” and “Marijuana” (which features Damian Marley) and continues to bring his creative touch to projects with Toronto-based production group Jukebox. Connect with Anwar McDonald: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anwarmcdonaldmusic/ Jukebox Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/play.the.jukebox/ ⁠ Jukebox Website: ⁠https://playthejukebox.com/ ⁠ Listen to SHUFFLE (Jukebox Original Album) - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/79milDwE5j4f5M7hZGU9vV?trackId=6fvxos1qSHrIgOkKw4dhWS Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/shuffle/1823481889 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlnyZ6J4Bhs&list=OLAK5uy_nS3a2IfVjgX8gPAeGpUcL4ukTAi7U7sEw Connect with Emma Della Rossa Website: ⁠https://emmadellarossa.com/ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/emmadellarossa/⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HxRFzuI4SKBrauYEiSjad?si=w1JcVg5MQYSMWnWe5OUEcQ ⁠Stream my song “Worse”: ⁠https://li.sten.to/emmadellarossa_worse ⁠ This episode and its music was mixed by Luke Fair at Rosetta Sound. Rosetta Sound Website: ⁠https://rosettasound.com/ ⁠ Rosetta Sound Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rosetta.sound ⁠ Follow Bedroom Studios Podcast Linktree: ⁠https://beacons.ai/bedroomstudiospodcast ⁠ iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bedroom-studios-podcast-272744073/ ⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bedroomstudiospodcast/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BedroomStudiosPodcast ⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1Dsn38TzVgMhjedk1YP74V?si=021e8f787b194793&nd=1&dlsi=c864e3ac45024608

    1h 51m
  4. Luke Fair: Translating Story into Sound

    FEB 9

    Luke Fair: Translating Story into Sound

    Exploring the behind-the-scenes world of musicians, and bridging the industry gap by sharing their stories, expertise, and advice with early-career artists. Introducing today's guest: Luke Fair. Luke Fair is a mixer and producer dedicated to being the bridge between what you're hearing in your head and what comes through your speakers. He believes musical storytelling should be accessible to anyone with a story to tell. Removing technical barriers he acts as a translator, enabling artists to turn ideas into meaningful songs in the way it makes sense to them. His work spans from pop single to feature-length film score, collaborating with artists, producers, and composers in the local Toronto scene and around the world. He's committed to fostering community and support for artists navigating an increasingly challenging music industry. You can learn more and listen to his work at rosettasound.com and you can message Luke on instagram @lukefair to ask questions, chat, or grab a coffee. This episode and its music was mixed by Luke Fair at Rosetta Sound. Connect with Luke Fair: Rosetta Sound Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://rosettasound.com/ ⁠⁠⁠Rosetta Sound Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rosetta.sound ⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Emma Della RossaWebsite: ⁠⁠https://emmadellarossa.com/ ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/emmadellarossa/⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HxRFzuI4SKBrauYEiSjad?si=w1JcVg5MQYSMWnWe5OUEcQ ⁠⁠Stream my new song “Worse”: ⁠⁠https://li.sten.to/emmadellarossa_worse ⁠⁠ Follow Bedroom Studios PodcastLinktree: ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/bedroomstudiospodcast ⁠⁠iHeartRadio: ⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bedroom-studios-podcast-272744073/ ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bedroomstudiospodcast/⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BedroomStudiosPodcast ⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1Dsn38TzVgMhjedk1YP74V?si=021e8f787b194793&nd=1&dlsi=c864e3ac45024608⁠

    1h 24m
  5. Jonathan Karkar: Look at the Colors!

    JAN 26

    Jonathan Karkar: Look at the Colors!

    Exploring the behind-the-scenes world of musicians, and bridging the industry gap by sharing their stories, expertise, and advice with early-career artists. Introducing today's guest: Jonathan Karkar. Jonathan Karkar is a versatile music producer known for crafting engaging, story driven productions across a wide range of styles. Blending technical expertise with artistic vision, he creates music that is both sonically compelling and emotionally resonant. He works with a diverse range of artists, helping them bring their musical visions to life while encouraging creative exploration. His collaborative, supportive studio environment fosters the creative process and pushes artistic boundaries. Jonathan is passionate about nurturing emerging talent. He’s actively involved in live show development and is a trusted mentor for many artists navigating their musical and creative journeys. With years of experience and a deep commitment to artistic growth, Jonathan brings invaluable insight, energy and creativity to every project he joins. Connect with Jonathan Karkar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkarkar/ Production reel (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JeHcvlcQ0cQzXgeDQJb4S?si=3ff7c9dd91f24bc8Production reel (Apple Music): https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/produced-by-jonathan-karkar/pl.u-06oxxkzuo1oYJe Jukebox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play.the.jukebox/ Jukebox Website: https://playthejukebox.com/ Listen to SHUFFLE (Jukebox Original Album) - Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/79milDwE5j4f5M7hZGU9vV?trackId=6fvxos1qSHrIgOkKw4dhWS Apple Music: ⁠https://music.apple.com/ca/album/shuffle/1823481889⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlnyZ6J4Bhs&list=OLAK5uy_nS3a2IfVjgX8gPAeGpUcL4ukTAi7U7s Connect with Emma Della Rossa Website: https://emmadellarossa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmadellarossa/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HxRFzuI4SKBrauYEiSjad?si=w1JcVg5MQYSMWnWe5OUEcQ Stream my song “Worse”: https://li.sten.to/emmadellarossa_worse This episode and its music was mixed by Luke Fair at Rosetta Sound. Rosetta Sound Website: https://rosettasound.com/ Rosetta Sound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosetta.sound Follow Bedroom Studios Podcast Linktree: https://beacons.ai/bedroomstudiospodcast iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bedroom-studios-podcast-272744073/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bedroomstudiospodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BedroomStudiosPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Dsn38TzVgMhjedk1YP74V?si=021e8f787b194793&nd=1&dlsi=c864e3ac45024608

    1h 31m
  6. PEPTALK: A Good Song Starts With a Good Bagel

    08/18/2025

    PEPTALK: A Good Song Starts With a Good Bagel

    Bedroom Studios Podcast presents a series of interviews exploring the behind-the-scenes world of musicians, aiming to bridge the industry gap by sharing their stories, expertise, and advice with early-career artists. Join host and singer-songwriter Emma Della Rossa for engaging conversations about life as a creative, tips and tricks for pursuing an artistic career, navigating the music industry, and more.  Introducing this episode's featured guests, PEPTALK. PEPTALK are your wholesome friends giving unsolicited advice. Boasting two-thirds queer, two-thirds POC, all female and self-produced, This Sydney based indie-pop band is determined to be the positive representation they longed for growing up. Made up of Jay-Lee Kwan, Lara Frew, and Phoebe Sinclair, PEPTALK’s presence has a comfort and confidence that only time and genuine friendship can bring. Formed on a mutual adoration for songwriting, pop hooks and iconic women in the music industry, the group have gained momentum after playing a string of festivals across the Australian east coast. Connect with PEPTALK TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisispeptalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisispeptalk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisispeptalk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyFq1imsQGcMri85x8WovPA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vYtdvQwAT3n7Gq3crN4EA?si=djRU6VPUTx66hby4-M0ljA&nd=1 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thisispeptalk Website: https://www.thisispeptalk.com/

    42 min
  7. Jacq Teh: Create Outside Your Comfort Zone

    08/11/2025

    Jacq Teh: Create Outside Your Comfort Zone

    Bedroom Studios Podcast presents a series of interviews exploring the behind-the-scenes world of musicians, aiming to bridge the industry gap by sharing their stories, expertise, and advice with early-career artists. Join host and singer-songwriter Emma Della Rossa for engaging conversations about life as a creative, tips and tricks for pursuing an artistic career, navigating the music industry, and more.  Introducing this episode's featured guest, Jacq Teh. Vocalist, producer, and songwriter Jacqueline Teh is widely recognized for her captivating vocal arrangements and limitless songwriting.  Her voice, described by CBC Music as “a summer breeze - warm and inviting”, can be heard on her solo debut album “Waves”, a  vulnterable and heartwrenching body of work, as well as her sophomore EP, “Crush”, which blends English lyrics with Mandarin and  Hokkien, Jacqueline’s mother tongue, over a fun and flirty pop R&B sound. Jacqueline is also featured on Robert Lee’s latest modern  jazz album “Forbidden West” and jazz/R&B band Moodset’s debut album “Let's Talk”. Her songwriting can be found on Sammy  Jackson’s Juno Award-winning album “With You” and latest album “In the Meantime”. Jacqueline has performed at the Toronto Jazz  Festival, Jade Music Fest in Taiwan, Toronto, and Vancouver, the Markham Jazz Festival, and Jazz FM’s Live-to-Air Series. Along with  her songwriting endeavours, Jacqueline cares deeply about music education. She is on faculty at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of  Music where she teaches jazz voice. In addition, Jacqueline is the executive director and choral conductor for St. James Town  Community Arts, a non-profit organization providing free arts education to children in Toronto.  Connect with Jacq Teh Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacqteh⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jacqtehmusic⁠? Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jacqtehmusic⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnYwkV-CyYsEOpjHIIFg6EQ⁠ Connect with Emma Della Rossa Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emmadellarossa.com/⁠⁠   Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/emmadellarossa/?hl=en⁠⁠  Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HxRFzuI4SKBrauYEiSjad?si=w1JcVg5MQYSMWnWe5OUEcQ⁠⁠  Stream my new song “Worse”: ⁠⁠https://li.sten.to/emmadellarossa_worse⁠⁠  Follow Bedroom Studios Podcast Linktree: ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/bedroomstudiospodcast⁠⁠  iHeartRadio: ⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bedroom-studios-podcast-272744073/⁠⁠  Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bedroomstudiospodcast/?hl=en⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BedroomStudiosPodcast⁠⁠  Spotify:⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/1Dsn38TzVgMhjedk1YP74V?si=021e8f787b194793&nd=1&dlsi=c864e3ac45024608

    56 min
  8. Rogan Mei: Less is More

    08/04/2025

    Rogan Mei: Less is More

    Bedroom Studios Podcast presents a series of interviews exploring the behind-the-scenes world of musicians, aiming to bridge the industry gap by sharing their stories, expertise, and advice with early-career artists. Join host and singer-songwriter Emma Della Rossa for engaging conversations about life as a creative, tips and tricks for pursuing an artistic career, navigating the music industry, and more.  Introducing this episode's featured guest, Rogan Mei. Rogan Mei is an indie folk artist from Barrie, Ontario, shaped by his Northern roots and years as a forest firefighter. He began leaning into music at age 12 to cope with his mother’s heart transplant, blending raw experience with influence from Jack Johnson and John Mayer. A Seneca College grad, he performs with a tight-knit band of university-trained musicians. In 2024, he was named an Emerging Artist by the Canadian Musicians Cooperative and featured in their Showcase tour. His upcoming EP, Dickies Green Plaid Jacket, was recorded in his childhood home—a reflection on longing, quiet roads, and the people who leave us marked. Connect with Rogan Mei Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2i9SuHtkkDMycrlAan40nn?si=MlZMC2N8R9eVWrffVAwsRA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rogan-mei/1686030356 IG: https://www.instagram.com/roganmei/ Website:https://www.roganmei.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roganmei Connect with Emma Della Rossa Website:⁠ ⁠⁠https://emmadellarossa.com/⁠   Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/emmadellarossa/?hl=en⁠  Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HxRFzuI4SKBrauYEiSjad?si=w1JcVg5MQYSMWnWe5OUEcQ⁠  Stream my new song “Worse”: ⁠https://li.sten.to/emmadellarossa_worse⁠  Follow Bedroom Studios Podcast Linktree: ⁠https://beacons.ai/bedroomstudiospodcast⁠  iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-bedroom-studios-podcast-272744073/⁠  Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bedroomstudiospodcast/?hl=en⁠  YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@BedroomStudiosPodcast⁠  Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/1Dsn38TzVgMhjedk1YP74V?si=021e8f787b194793&nd=1&dlsi=c864e3ac45024608

    1h 16m

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Musician interviews about life as a creative person, building an artist career, navigating the music industry and more! Hosted by @emmadellarossa