Artist Story Episodes

Ep 14. Cliff Hillis - Rocks the Globe & a Fixture in Philly!

Cliff Hillis, a renowned indie artist and singer-songwriter, has captivated audiences with his energetic performances and mesmerizing melodies. In our interview, we were eager to uncover the story behind his incredible achievement of touring the globe with The Orchestra Starring Former Members of Electric Light Orchestra, without the legendary Jeff Lynne by his side. His music resonates with listeners on a deep level, here we discuss his album projects such as "Be the Now" and "Just Drive"

Episode 13. Bobby Startup: The Influencer that made Philly Rock

Who the HELL is this guy!? This guy managed the Electric Factory stage in the '60s & 70's -setting up and befriending every artist passing thru. He was a force at South Philly's Hot Club, that made PHL a top stop for US and UK Punk and New Wave bands. As a DJ, Bobby drove songs to become hits that charted on Billboard, and he helped a rockabilly band called the Stray Cats get an audience & negotiate their first contract. For starters. THIS is Bobby Startup: a Philly Guy who ROCKS. Do Watch.

Episode. 12. Charlie Ingui, The sole Soul Survivor , Tells All

Any legit Philly teen in the mid '60s would recognize the opening bars of "Expressway To Your Heart" heard on any local pop radio station like WIBG or WFIL. It was an anthem-like experience. Players with a combo organ or electric piano that could cover it always worked! Now, Charlie Ingui (1/3 of the voices of the Soul Survivors --brother Richie Ingui and Kenny Jeremiah) tells the Interval Studio what it was like and how it went down in '67. At 80+ he ain't done, he's got lots cooking next!

Episode 11. The Multiple Lives of R&B Singer Alaina Nelson

She’s a Philly area R&B / Contemporary Jazz session and stage vocalist, business owner, producer, entrepreneur - and a Mom. Alaina Nelson is well known and deeply respected in the mid-Atlantic performance circuit. Her co-produced album MISS ALAINEOUS gained extensive play, anchored by her popular, up-tempo song about a night on the town with her besties, “Frisky Tipsy” Learn how this creative juggles multiple lives to keep her musical passion burning!

Episode 10. Just TRY to keep up with Sanovia -- the passionate advocate for Philly Girls in Music

Meet Sanovia Garrett, Program Director for Girls Rock Philly, and a Philly based artist performing her own unique fusion of hip-hop, R&B and neo-soul. She's on a high mission to wake up the world with conversations, movement and music to bring peace, joy and soul to Philadelphia --and the world beyond.See her origin story here, find and stream her music and then you can say "I knew her when..." !

Episode 9. A life-changing event moves Taylor Ash from the Stage to Studio Success !

Be inspired as to how Taylor Ash took the Covid "problem", plus a significant life event, and created new opportunities in output, growth and income --while expanding her Philadelphia musical footprint far beyond what she could have ever imagined: new songs, ambient soundscapes, film scores, fantasy novel themes, and more !

Episode 8: Set your sights on rising indie-artist Becca Burton. Now off to Nashville.

In this episode, we uncover and present a new rising star that could be the next Tracy Chapman. Starting with her young roots in North Carolina, Becca Burton comes to Philly and makes her entry through open mics in the region to perform at the WXPN World Cafe Live. Take a listen to her story, and then you can say "I knew her when..."

Episode 7: How Embracing His Roots Made Judah Kim a Power Pop Rocker with Philadelphia Style

Is karma destiny? Do you have to choose between living a creative life and making living? Find out how Judah Kim embraced a musical heritage tracing back generations to North Korea, to make his own style of power pop rock with a distinct Philly feel. Judah is a songwriter, producer, teacher, an WMMR artist to watch and a featured new artist on WXPN. If you love power pop style rock n roll like we do, then it's high time you meet Judah Kim and get into his music! Web: judahkimmusic.com/

Episode 6: This Italian born Artist Placed Her Destiny in Philly ...over her Tuscany and everywhere else.

Covid changed life as we knew it. It was especially harsh on performers whose living depends on being in the public place. Watch to find out how Valentina Raffaelli of Valentina Sounds, a classically trained musician from Tuscany who travelled in a European rock’n roll cover band came to live in Philadelphia in time to face Covid isolation head-on. She got through it by writing, producing and releasing new, deeply personal music and in the process reset her life and her career for massive upside! See and hear more Valentina Sounds @ her Website: https://www.valentinasounds.com/

Episode 5. Who Sung "Hello it's Me" in 1968? - it was Stewkey of Nazz. Meet him on the Interval.

The song "Hello, It's Me", was written by Todd Rundgren, Upper Darby native son and superstar musician. The original recording of "Hello, It's Me" was done by Nazz, Todd's band, first released in 1968, and was sung by Nazz band member, and this episode's featured artist, Robert "Stewkey" Antoni. As a special treat, this interview is conducted by Bobby Startup, an Interval amigo who was deeply immersed in '60s rock music and a major actor in the Philly rock scene from the 70's to present day.

Episode 4. Fall Under the Spell of Nicole Zell -revel in the deep, heartfilled talent of a new indie singer~songwriter from suburban Philly

Performing almost as long as she could talk, it's been a long journey from home-school life to nationally touring with alt-rock and synth pop bands, to arriving where her voice found its true home - her heart. Nicole released her first full length album, Asleep to My Own Magic" in the Fall of '22.

Find more Nicole -Web: https://nicolezell.com/ ;

IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicolezellofficial/?hl=en

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VTixGdRLB5CQPJqCD1V8L

Episode 3. Part 1. Meet Luke O'Brien -Hip-Hop artist, Wordsmith, Vocalist, Multi-instrumentalist, Producer

Luke forged his talents on the Philly streets, played to local audiences, found himself on Jimmy Buffet's Bing and Bong Show, saw his video featured at Jimmy's show in Vegas, then found new creative inspiration through family and nature leading to the creation of a super cool new genre called Earth~Pop Hip-Hop. Luke talks about creative processes and how Jimmy became a fan. After you "meet" Luke, we think you will too! This is part 2 of our multi-part interview with Luke. Find more Luke O'Brien, music & videos: Web: https://www.lukeobrienmusic.com/musicIG: https://www.instagram.com/lukeobrienmusic/?hl=enSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4dW9rItHmvJAPgyF5dAk9O

Episode 3. Part 2. Meet Luke O'Brien -The Philly Hip-Hop artist that befriended Jimmy Buffet and finished his tour

Episode 2. Discover Dan Cousart --a Philly Rocker who's left the comfort of local success for national opportunity

Formerly frontman for super popular Philly city band RFA, Dan moved to Brooklyn during Covid to test his writing chops, play to unfamiliar crowds and write new music. Check. Now Dan's upped his game and moved to Nashville to finish his next album. Before heading out he sat in with the Interval to talk about his journey.

Find more Dan Cousart:

Web @ https://linktr.ee/dancousart

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dancousart/

and Amazon music, Spotify, SoundCloud

Episode 1. The Kane Kalas Story. A new American Crooner that's all about High Hopes, Philly Style

A classic american style crooner, Kane is a world ranked pro poker player and son of late, legendary Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas. Not afraid of risk, Kane puts the golden Kalas tone on the line every time he steps up to the mic, having sung the National Anthem over 30 times to huge stadium sized audiences, including his 8th Phillies Home Opener on April 7, 2023. Releasing "High Hopes" a new album of American Standard covers, Kane shares with the Interval what it's like to go from the backseat to driving the caddy while singing "On the Way to Cape May". Learn more and hear Kane Web: https://kanekalas.com/ , Amazon Music, Spotify, SoundCloud

...the Story From Between the Notes