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Founded in 2015, LTATM, Let’s Talk About The Music is a multimedia platform and podcast dedicated to promoting independent musicians and exploring the music industry. We spotlight emerging artists, dive into industry trends, and spark engaging conversations that connect music lovers and creators. Whether you're an indie musician looking for exposure or a fan eager to discover fresh talent, LTATM delivers insightful interviews, thought-provoking discussions, and entertaining deep dives into m ...
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27: LTATM EP 27 – Crafting a Unique Listening Experience w/ Sunrust
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What does goth folk sound like—and how do you make it unforgettable? In this episode, Shels chats with indie goth-folk band Sunrust about how they craft immersive, emotional listening experiences that stay with you long after the song ends. From their creative process to how they blend genre influences, this episode peels back the curtain on the ar…
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EP 26 – What’s Going On LTATM? Hosted by Shels L Pixi In this heartfelt solo episode, Shels opens up about why Let’s Talk About The Music went silent on May 13th and honors the memory of Kevin Diers—fellow podcaster, radio host, and beloved voice in the Pacific Northwest music scene. She also takes you behind the scenes of everything happening with…
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25: LTATM Ep 25 Solo Power Women Artist
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In this episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, hosted by Shels, I sit down with two modern trailblazers—Elly Wininger and Marianne Osiel—who are carrying the legacy of women in music forward with heart, grit, and originality. Before we dive into the conversation, I share a little music history—because women have been making music for centuries. Fro…
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24: LTATM Rewind #3: The Heart, Hustle & Surprises Behind Eps 16–23
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We’re diving back into episodes 16 through 23 to reflect on the heart, hustle, and wild surprises that came out of these conversations. From behind-the-scenes challenges to powerful moments that hit hard, this rewind is packed with insight, laughter, and lessons. Whether you’re new to Let’s Talk About The Music or a loyal listener, this episode giv…
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23: LTATM Episode 23 - Ampersand Festival and the VA music community.mp3
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Joining Shels on this episode is her good friend Marjorie. Shels begins the recap of Episode 17 with the Ampersand Festival, and the conversation shifts to the Virginia music scene. 🎧 Tune in to LTATM: 🎙️ Podcast (all platforms): Wednesdays at 8 a.m. 📺 YouTube Premieres: Saturdays at 8 a.m. 🔗 Stay Connected with LTATM: 🌎 Website: Letstalkaboutthemu…
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22: LTATM EP 22 - recap Live Spotlight Creative of the PNW
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In Episode 22 of Let’s Talk About The Music, we’re recapping highlights from the Live Spotlight: Creative Voices of the PNW event! 🎤✨ This episode celebrates the independent musicians, artists, and creatives who brought the Pacific Northwest to life with raw talent, inspiring stories, and community-driven energy. 🎧 Hear behind-the-scenes moments, p…
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21: LTATM EP 21 - Buzzed and Loaded - AL Music
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Shels hangs out with Buzzed and Loaded, a local band straight outta Seattle, WA, to chat about the wild world of AI-generated music. Are they feeling the robot invasion or giving it a thumbs-up? 🤖🎸 We dive into a quick (and kinda hilarious) history of AI in music, plus shout out some iconic AI-fueled movies — including how AI gave Val Kilmer his vo…
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🎙 EP 20 – Looking Back Part 2 🎶 It’s time for another trip down memory lane! In this episode, we’re revisiting the last seven episodes (EPs 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15) of Let’s Talk About The Music! From unforgettable interviews to hilarious moments, we’re reflecting on the journey so far and celebrating the amazing guests, stories, and music tha…
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19: LTATM EP 19 Women Empowerment + Spotlight Creative Women of The PNW
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🎙️ LTATM Spotlight: Creative Women in Music 🎶 In Episode 19, Shels catches up with Sunny Loudin and Meghanne Storey to explore the history of women who have shaped the music industry—influencing not just their own careers but the future of music itself. Shels also poses a few women’s empowerment questions—see if you can answer them too! Then, the c…
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18: LTATM 18 Juliet Tango - Musicians Outlaws
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🎸 Juliet Tango | Musicians Outlaws: Breaking Rules & Making Noise 🎶 In this high-voltage episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, Shels dives deep with Juliet Tango, a band that lives outside the lines and rocks to their own rules. These musician outlaws share stories from the trenches — the gigs, the grind, and what it means to be truly independent …
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17: LTATM EP 17 Ampersand International Festival
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🎙️ Ampersand International Festival 2025 | Exclusive Interview with Producers Liz & Adam 🎶 Shels sits down with Liz and Adam, the producers behind the Ampersand International Festival, happening March 17-23, 2025. In this episode, they discuss the festival’s history, what makes it unique, and how festivals have evolved over time. Whether you're an …
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Welcome to Let’s Talk About The Music, the ultimate podcast for everything music! 🎙️ Dive deep into the music industry with us as we explore its rich history, the challenges musicians face, and the triumphs of today’s artists. From the stories behind the songs to the latest industry trends, we give you an inside look at the voices shaping the futur…
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Welcome to Let’s Talk About The Music, the ultimate podcast for everything music! 🎙️ Dive deep into the music industry with us as we explore its rich history, the challenges musicians face, and the triumphs of today’s artists. From the stories behind the songs to the latest industry trends, we give you an inside look at the voices shaping the futur…
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16: 🎵 LTATM Ep 16 | The History of Song Structure + Man of the Mountain
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🎵 LTATM Ep 16 | The History of Song Structure + Man of the Mountain In Episode 16 of Let’s Talk About The Music, Shels L Pixi takes a deep dive into the history of song structure, breaking down how music composition has evolved over time. Joining the conversation is Man of the Mountain, a band known for their unique approach to songwriting. They sh…
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15: LTATM Ep 15 | PNW Indie Music Legends + Fifteen Stitches
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In Episode 15 of Let’s Talk About The Music, Shels L Pixi kicks things off by listing 15 indie musicians who have significantly shaped the Pacific Northwest music scene. These talented artists have contributed to the unique sound and rich culture of the PNW, and Shels takes a moment to spotlight their impact. After this, Shels sits down with Fiftee…
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14: LTATM Ep 14 | The Music Label Landscape
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In Episode 14 of Let’s Talk About The Music, Shels L Pixi takes a brief journey through the history of music labels, setting the stage for a conversation with Spencer from Avalon Street Records and Will from Prepaid Friends Records. In this episode, they dive into the important factors to consider when looking for a record label, from industry expe…
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13: 🎙️ EPISODE 13 | Looking Back at Season 1 (Episodes 1-7)
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🎙️ EPISODE 13 | Looking Back at Season 1 (Episodes 1-7) Welcome to Episode 13 of Let’s Talk About The Music! 🎶 In this special recap episode, I take a moment to reflect on the first seven episodes of Season 1. I’ll be doing this for every set of seven episodes, so stay tuned for more highlights! 📌 Each podcast episode also has an in-depth blog post…
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12: LTATM EP 12 | The Role of Music Managers
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In this episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, Shels L Pixi is joined by Mike, Band Manager of Limberlost, and Melody, Assistant Manager to The Meghanne Storey, to give a behind-the-scenes look at the world of music management. Together, they share the everyday tasks involved in managing musicians, as well as some insightful backstories from their …
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11: LTATM EP 11| Women Sound Engineers
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In this landmark episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, Shels L Pixi sits down with four incredible women who are paving the way in the world of sound engineering, a field that’s still largely dominated by men. 🎧 Featured Guests: Ali Han – Founder of Basement Roots Entertainment Denise Barbarita – 3x Grammy Award-winning Engineer/Mixer Giorgi Baino…
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10: LTATM ep 10 | Women Drummers: Breaking Barriers
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In this special episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, Shels L Pixi sits down with Ripley from Juliet Tango and Evita from Way Past Midnight to discuss the unique challenges and triumphs of being women drummers in the music industry. 🎶 What’s Covered in This Episode? ✔️ Insights on being a woman drummer ✔️ A conversation about the early years of wo…
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9: LTATM Ep 9 | The Evolution of Music Promotions
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Join Shels L Pixi on Let’s Talk About The Music as she dives into the history of music promotions and how the industry has evolved over time. 🎙️ Special Guests: 🔥 Morgue Seattle – Burlesque Super Villainess & Twice-Elected Gothic Royalty 🔥 Stephen James Moore – Founder of Independent Music Promotions, a leading music PR & publicity company 🎧 What t…
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8: LTATM EP 8 | The Future of PNW Blues with Willie and the Whips
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In this episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, host Shels L Pixi dives into the world of blues with Willie and the Whips, a talented local blues band from the Pacific Northwest (PNW). 🎵 What’s Inside This Episode? ✔️ The band's musical journey and creative process ✔️ A sneak peek into their highly anticipated new EP, "Wassippi" – releasing February…
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New #ltatm | #letstalkaboutthemusic #promo 2025By Lets Talk About The Music, Shels L Pixi
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7: LTATM Ep 7 | Musicians on Mental Health
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The latest episode of Let’s Talk About The Music is here! EP 7: Musicians on Mental Health has just dropped on the official LTATM YouTube channel. In this powerful episode, Helen Perris, an acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter, Nance from Guilded Lilly and Bend, and host Shels L Pixi come together to discuss mental health in the music industry. 🎵…
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Hey everyone, I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for being part of the Let’s Talk About The Music community. Although Episode 6 aired on a different night, I’m incredibly grateful for your continued support. This week’s LTATM blog is dedicated to the entire Let’s Talk About The Music website. Be sure to visit letstalkabou…
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5: LTATM Ep 5 – Guilded Lilly on Music, Creativity & The Metronome
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In this episode of Let's Talk About The Music, we dive into the creative world of Guilded Lilly, an alternative rock band from Tacoma, WA. They share their unique approach to recording and using a metronome click to enhance their sound. We’ll also explore their musical journey, inspirations, and creative process—giving you an exclusive inside look …
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4: LTATM Ep 4 – Local Music in a Post-COVID World
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In this episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, host Shels sits down with three talented musicians from different parts of the world to discuss how local music scenes have evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic. The music industry has faced many challenges, but artists continue to adapt, innovate, and push forward. Our guests share their personal exper…
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3: 🎙️ EPISODE 3 | Musicians in the Military: Serving & Creating Music
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Welcome to Episode 3 of Let’s Talk About The Music! 🎶 This episode explores the unique experiences of musicians who serve in the military, how their service shapes their music careers, and the challenges they face balancing both worlds. 🎖️ Did you know? As of 2020, 27.4 million armed forces personnel served worldwide. In 2024, Global Firepower rank…
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2: 🎙️ EPISODE 2 | Working as a Full-time Musician
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In this exciting second episode of Let’s Talk About The Music, we dive into the world of full-time musicianship and the determination it takes to make music your career. 🔥 Special Guests: 🎤 Meghanne Storey – A soulful musician from the Pacific Northwest, blending blues with various musical styles, and balancing a full-time music career with studyin…
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2: LTATM EP 1: Real Talk for Musicians Starting Out (Pt. 2)
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In this second part of our premiere episode, we continue the conversation about breaking into the music industry and the inspirations that drive new musicians. 🔥 Special Guests: 🎤 Corey Wold (21 Day Coma, Pure Energy) 🎸 Sean (Lust for Glory, Spokane, WA) 🎶 Featuring Keith from CHAOS 101 Corey and Sean dive deeper into Keith’s journey as an aspiring…
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1: LTATM EP 1: Real Talk for Musicians Starting Out (Pt. 1)
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In this two-part premiere episode of Let’s Talk About The Music (LTATM), we dive into real stories and advice for new musicians looking to break into the industry. 🔥 Special Guests: 🎸 Sean from Lust for Glory (Spokane, WA) 🎤 Corey Wold (formerly of 21 Day Coma, now with Pure Energy) Both artists share their personal journeys, challenges, and inside…
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🎉 Hey everyone! I’m super excited to announce that "The NEW Let’s Talk About The Music" is back with its first episode in 6 years on October 2, 2024! After spending the last six years at Green River College, I’m ready to dive back into the music scene with you. Here’s how you can enjoy the new season: Option 1: Listen on Wednesdays (or Thursdays in…
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Exciting news! Let’s Talk About The Music launches on October 2, 2024! After a six-year rebranding pause while I studied at Green River College and learned from KGRG, I’m back to share what I’ve learned. The editing may be a bit rough as I settle back in, but I hope you'll join me and some amazing guest co-hosts. Catch the show on YouTube or as a p…
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