The Song Saloon | Songwriting, Live Performance, & New Music Discovery

Jordan Smith Reynolds
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The Song Saloon | Songwriting, Live Performance, & New Music Discovery

Welcome to the Song Saloon!Hi, I'm Jordan Smith Reynolds. I'm an LA based singer-songwriter interviewing artists I admire. If you love discovering new music, listening to intimate live performances, and conversations exploring the creative process…you’ve come to the right place!Each episode of the Song Saloon features an artist through the lens of a song. It starts with a live performance, followed by an interview with the songwriter about the featured song, and ends with the final recorded version. There is ALWAYS more to a song than what's on the surface. Getting to peel back the layers through live performance and talking about the stories behind the songs never fails to leave me inspired and eager to write again!https://go.thesongsaloon.comSupport the show:https://go.thesongsaloon.com/membership

  1. "Autumn's Fragrance" by Sadie Gustafson-Zook

    SEP 25

    "Autumn's Fragrance" by Sadie Gustafson-Zook

    Send us a textIn this episode of the Song Saloon, Sadie Gustafson-Zook, a Boston-nurtured, Indiana-based jazzy folk musician, talks about her journey and inspirations behind her song 'Autumn's Fragrance.' We talk about her collaboration with other musicians, her views on the music communities in different cities, and her new EP, 'What I Pushed Below.' Sadie has a live show in LA at the Harmony Room on October 19th for you LA folks!Follow Sadie Gustafson-Zook for more music, and sign up f...

    42 min
  2. "Anna, I'm Not Interesting" by Jake Cassman

    AUG 28

    "Anna, I'm Not Interesting" by Jake Cassman

    Send us a textJake's lying to Anna. He's an interesting dude! Jake is a songwriter, educator, dueling pianist, podcaster, improv comedian, academic, and musical theater composer.I think you'll really enjoy this episode about Jake and his life leading up to his album "Idling High." This song is out now, make sure to follow Jake for updates on the album!Listen to the songSupport the showSong Saloon LinksJoin The Song Saloon Mailing ListTiktok + Instagram

    46 min
  3. "Music Marketing Doesn't Have to Suck" - Magic Nothing

    JUL 10

    "Music Marketing Doesn't Have to Suck" - Magic Nothing

    Send us a textZack Fischmann, an LA based artist, makes the bold claim that music marketing "doesn't have to suck." He does make some pretty convincing arguments, and has plenty of success to show for it, jumping from 200 followers on Instagram to 33k+ in just a few months!Magic Nothing is an evolving project with a focus on helping independent musicians develop practical skills, share resources and exchange services.Check out Magic NothingListen to Zack's music project, Marmalade Mountain! H...

    1h 5m
  4. "Butterflies in My Garden" by Lotti

    JUN 26

    "Butterflies in My Garden" by Lotti

    Send us a textLotti is the musical moniker of Filipina singer-songwriter Vealy. Lotti's aim is to create modern yet timeless music, drawing from pop, R&B, and soul influences. Her artistic mission is to heal and transform, narrating a personal journey of self-discovery and growth.Follow LottiListen to "Butterflies in My Garden"Support the showSong Saloon LinksJoin The Song Saloon Mailing ListTiktok + Instagram

    36 min
  5. "Stonewall" by Brad Miles

    JUN 12

    "Stonewall" by Brad Miles

    Send us a textBrad Miles is a singer/songwriter based in Texas. He’s written, played, and performed music for nearly three decades. He writes honest, heartfelt, accesible, and emotionally vulnerable Americana/Country. I do want to add a trigger warning for this episode, we do get into some heavy topics both in the song and the interview, as the song is about domestic abuse. Brad Miles’s goal as a songwriter and performer is simply to connect with others and share a moment of compass...

    43 min
  6. "The House of Belonging" by Choral Arts Initiative (Jeffrey Derus)

    MAY 22

    "The House of Belonging" by Choral Arts Initiative (Jeffrey Derus)

    Send us a textToday's episode I meet with Jeffrey Derus, our first featured choral composer! I think you'll find there is a lot in common with songwriting and composing choral works.This featured song is performed by Choral Arts Initiative, a small ensemble choir that I sing in that exclusively performs works by living composers. We recently released a #1 Classical Billboard charting album called "The Tapestry of Becoming," and this song "The House of Belonging" is the opener. This episode, J...

    56 min
  7. "There's Nothing Left to Me" by Cogito

    MAY 8

    "There's Nothing Left to Me" by Cogito

    Send us a textMeet Cogito!I met Cogito when she played as the featured artist for Lazy River Presents in LA. This song struck me as something special, and I think you'll agree!This episode we talk about the importance of recording the world around us as a songwriter, and how to connect our conscious and subconscious mind to make deep rooted art. Listen to "There's Nothing Left to Me":SpotifyApple MusicFollow Cogito on InstagramSupport the showSong Saloon LinksJoin The Song Saloon Mailing List...

    45 min
  8. "Fade Away" by Kat Sophia

    APR 24

    "Fade Away" by Kat Sophia

    Send us a textToday's episode features Kat Sophia! Kat Sophia is an Orange County / LA based artist. We talk about her journey in overcoming her "people pleaser" mentality and cultural blocks to pursuing a career as an artist. 00:00 Introduction to the Song Saloon00:34 Kat Sophia's Musical Journey01:49 The Story Behind 'Fade Away'10:10 Songwriting Process and Inspiration16:12 Overcoming Personal and Cultural Barriers in Music20:09 Community and Affirmation28:10 Exploring Self-Indulgence ...

    47 min
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Welcome to the Song Saloon!Hi, I'm Jordan Smith Reynolds. I'm an LA based singer-songwriter interviewing artists I admire. If you love discovering new music, listening to intimate live performances, and conversations exploring the creative process…you’ve come to the right place!Each episode of the Song Saloon features an artist through the lens of a song. It starts with a live performance, followed by an interview with the songwriter about the featured song, and ends with the final recorded version. There is ALWAYS more to a song than what's on the surface. Getting to peel back the layers through live performance and talking about the stories behind the songs never fails to leave me inspired and eager to write again!https://go.thesongsaloon.comSupport the show:https://go.thesongsaloon.com/membership

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