She Rocks Podcast

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter and soaring vocalist LP (they/them) became a global phenomenon in 2017 with the song “Lost On You,” which reached #1 in 18 countries. Since then, they have amassed more than 3 billion streams across platforms and performed to sold out crowds in more than 150 cities around the world. And though their captivating and explosive performances enthrall audiences of all cultures, languages, and backgrounds, songwriting remains the core of LP’s artistic expression. “Songwriting is a way for me to go to the center of my own world,” LP explains, “and find the originality I needed to get for myself.” In fact, LP’s start in music came as a songwriter for pop giants, including Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, and Celine Dion. Here we connect to talk about LP's brand new release 'Love Lines,' and so much more...

Monika Smetona is the very first female president of audio powerhouse Renkus-Heinz. A leader for women in audio, Monika grew with the company, spending years honing her skills prior to stepping into this position. Here she talks about her history, advice for women in the industry and her push for more diversity at Renkus-Heinz and throughout audio.

Samantha Fish is on fire. This singer/songwriter and killer guitarist is about to release her new album, ‘Death Wish Blues,’ coming out in May. The project, a collab with Jesse Dayton, sees Samantha at her gritty best. Fun, sassy, and sonically grabbing in every way, it’s a genre-bending joy-ride, and a follow up to her collection of previous albums and one recent EP, ‘The Stardust Sessions’, that she also recorded with Jesse. Produced by Jon Spencer, the project is a celebration of sound. Here we chat with Samantha about this and so much more.

Danielia Cotton latest release, ‘Good Day’, masterfully melds gritty rock n’ roll, blues, motown and gospel into a gorgeous sonic tapestry. Danielia uses her gritty rock ‘n’ roll music to confront the social, political and racial turmoils of the past and looks to grander, grounded possibilities in the future. This NYC-based singer, songwriter and all around survivor has faced many challenges. She embraces a variety of religions as “JewBu'' (a Jewish Buddhist), and is a cancer survivor and a woman who today channels her struggles within her gritty, Motown-steeped music. Now a mother of a four-year old daughter, we caught up with Danielia as she was getting ready to run the NYC marathon and supporting her spouse as he battles Mantle cell lymphoma, an aggressive and currently incurable form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Check out this inspiring conversation!

For over a decade, Lindsey Stirling has enchanted audiences across the globe by performing a certain spellbinding magic with her electronic violin, dreaming up an exquisitely composed yet boldly inventive sound entirely her own. She recently released her beautiful and dynamic new holiday album, Snow Waltz. Here we caught up with Lindsey to talk music, taking risks, helping others and so much more.

With a traffic-stopping voice and powerful presence, Kat Cunning adds soulful grace to anthemic alternative pop. An accomplished screen and stage talent, they appeared on Broadway as Emile in Les Liaison Dangereuses and in Cirque du Soleil in addition to acting alongside James Franco in HBO’s hit The Deuce. 2019 saw Kat make their musical debut with fan favorite singles such as “King of Shadow,” “Birds”, and “For The Love.” Not to mention, they supported LP on a sold out U.S. Tour and received praise from Nylon, Teen Vogue, New York Times, Earmilk, and more. Kat currently stars in Netflix’s Emmy award winning show “Trinkets,” as Sabine, a musician and also love interest to lead actress, Brianna Hildebrand. Kat, who identifies as non-binary (they, their, them), recently signed to Lava Records and released their first single under the new deal, “Supernova (tigers blud).” The single arrived in tandem with the season two premiere of the show where Kat's character, Sabine, performs it in the opening scene. Next up, Kat will also be a principal in the upcoming Jennifer Lopez film, Marry Me. Kat released some new music this summer and it is FANTASTIC. Listen to what this uber talented musician has to say and then check it out.

Co-founder, guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nancy Wilson of Heart releases her first EVER solo album, 'You and Me', out on May 7, 2021. With Heart, Wilson has recorded 16 albums, sold over 35 million albums worldwide, has four Grammy nominations, been honored with the ASCAP Founders Award and was celebrated with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She had previously released one other album with just her name on it, Live at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, which captured her playing a set of covers and new songs in 1999. But Wilson considers this her first true solo album, a positive creative move amid a surreal year of loss; life during lock down. Here we caught up with Nancy to talk about the album, talking to her mom in a dream, and so much more!

When COVID hit musician and singer/songwriter Juliana Hatfield took it upon herself to learn the recording process. She wrote and recorded most of her upcoming album, 'Blood,' as she learned. Her sing-songy melodic style hides stinger lyrics that delve deep into touchpoint issues. 'Blood' is Hatfield's 19th solo album and is due out May 14, 2021. Based in the Boston area, Hatfield is formerly of the indie rock bands Blake Babies, Some Girls, and The Lemonheads. She also fronted her own band, The Juliana Hatfield Three, along with bassist Dean Fisher and drummer Todd Philips, which was active in the mid-1990s and again in the mid-2010s. Here we sit down to hear much more about the creative process and her outlook today.