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LaunchLeft

著者： LaunchLeft and Kast Media
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LaunchLeft is a music discovery podcast where famed creatives launch emerging artists. Hosted by Rain Phoenix you can expect in-depth conversations with well-known musicians discussing their process and, throwing light to emerging artists. LaunchLeft is an alliance of artists who break from the norm and lean into the unique. We enlist famed creatives to launch emerging artists. For full video episodes go to LaunchLeft.com/Podcast

2023 LaunchLeft and Kast Media 政治・政府 社会科学 音楽
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  • JENNY LEE (WARPAINT) launches Sierra Swan

    JENNY LEE (WARPAINT) launches Sierra Swan
    2026/05/26
    Today on LaunchLeft, guest host Rich Tupica chats with Jenny Lee Lindberg for a candid conversation about longevity and creativity, collaboration, and artistic independence. Jenny opens up about balancing music and painting, Warpaint’s evolving future, and finding freedom through visual art. Then, Jenny launches Sierra Swan, who reflects on growing up around music, self-producing her work, and embracing a fearless DIY spirit. Together, they discuss Los Angeles nightlife, artistic authenticity, dance, and why creating without compromise matters more than ever. What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How Jenny Lee balances painting, songwriting, and life outside Los Angeles ✅ Why Sierra Swan embraces complete creative control over her music and visuals ✅ The impact of the changing music industry on independent artists ✅ How friendship, dance, and artistic community fuel long-term creativity LaunchLeft champions artists for whom radical creativity is a necessity. Support these artists by streaming, sharing, and showing up at live events. Donate to keep independent, left-of-center voices thriving. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review to help more listeners discover LaunchLeft! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Rich Tupica welcomes Jenny Lee01:10 Jenny discusses leaving Los Angeles for Salt Lake City and how that’s impacted her creative process04:08 Jenny opens up about ADHD, hyper-focus, and creative deadlines05:28 Warpaint’s upcoming Meltdown Festival performance and band hiatus08:00 Painting as therapy and rediscovering creativity during the pandemic10:00 Jenny reflects on collaborating with Dave Gahan14:50 Dream collaborators: André 3000 and Mark Rothko20:14 Jenny discusses burnout and the changing music industry28:16 Sierra Swan is launched. She shares how she met Jenny at Burning Man37:20 Sierra previews her upcoming EP Mistress of Love and her DIY creative process KEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎Creativity thrives in freedom. Painting gave Jenny a level of artistic freedom she rarely experienced in collaborative music settings. Working alone allows her to reconnect with her instincts and create without compromise or outside pressure. 💎Sierra Swan sees value in handling every aspect of her creative work herself—from songwriting and directing videos to self-releasing music. 💎The music industry has dramatically changed. Jenny reflects on how exhausting and financially unsustainable the modern music business has become for many artists. Streaming culture and constant online promotion have fundamentally shifted artistic careers. 💎Community and friendship sustain artists. Jenny and Sierra’s decades-long friendship demonstrates the importance of encouragement, collaboration, and mutual inspiration. ABOUT THE GUESTS: Jenny Lee Lindberg is a multidisciplinary artist whose creative work bridges the raw pulse of post-punk music with the intuitive expressionism of visual art. She is best known as the bassist and founding member of the critically acclaimed band Warpaint. Parallel to her music career, Jenny Lee is a prolific painter whose visual work reveals the same spontaneity and emotional honesty that defines her sound. Working primarily in acrylics and mixed media, her paintings often explore form, color, and gesture through an abstract lens. Her visual art, like her music, resists easy categorization - favoring mood, movement, and process over polish or perfection. With a DIY ethos and a fiercely independent spirit, Jenny Lee continues to evolve as an artist across mediums, crafting immersive experiences that are deeply personal, rhythmically rich, and emotionally resonant. Sierra Marie Swan was born in the San Fernando Valley with music in her blood. Her father Billy Swan had his first hit when he was sixteen with Lover Please. During Sierra’s many nights backstage while her father played rhythm guitar for Kris Kristofferson, she conjured up her own dreams of becoming a professional musician.​​ As a teenager, Sierra listened to Prince, Queen, Oingo Boingo, The Beatles, Grant Lee Buffalo, Mozart and Patsy Cline. It was Patsy Cline who inspired her singing career. When she was 16 she began playing at L.A. coffeehouses. In 1997 Sierra joined the alternative rock band Dollshead and was signed to MCA Records. Two years later Sierra decided to leave the band and become a solo artist signing with Atlantic Records. She went on to work with some illustrious producers including Chad Hugo from The Neptunes, Howard Benson, Anne Preven and Scott Cutler. It was during the making of this record that she met Linda Perry. While they began to collaborate on material for her album she was let go from her contract with Atlantic. Linda decided to sign her to her label via Interscope, and Ladyland was released shortly thereafter. Typical of the music industry, she was let go from her contract with Interscope. Not to be deterred, Sierra decided to make it on her own ...
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    48 分
  • MICHAEL DES BARRES launches Night Mover

    MICHAEL DES BARRES launches Night Mover
    2026/04/28
    Today on LaunchLeft, rock legend Michael Des Barres joins Donita Sparks for a wildly entertaining and deeply reflective conversation on creativity, resilience, and reinvention. From glam rock beginnings and acting alongside icons to fronting The Power Station at Live Aid, Michael shares unforgettable stories, moments of happenstance and hard-earned wisdom. Plus, the rising duo Night Mover is launched. Night Mover discusses their musical history, their genre-blending sound, nightlife roots, and evolving artistry. Catch a sneak peek at one of Night Mover’s songs. What You’ll Learn This Episode: ✅How Michael Des Barres built a multi-decade career through reinvention and fearless creativity ✅Why self-belief and authenticity are essential for artistic longevity ✅The realities of rock stardom—from Live Aid to behind-the-scenes chaos ✅How Night Mover blends global disco, punk, and electronic influences into a modern sound IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Introduction to Michael Des Barres01:17 The importance of self-belief in artistry06:51 Landing a role in To Sir, With Love12:17 Moving to LA with $200 and a dream15:28 The Power Station and near-miss opportunity19:11 Performing at Live Aid21:15 Writing the hit song “Obsession”23:35 New music: “Kiss or Kill Me”32:31 Life as a radio host on Underground Garage41:31 Night Mover is launched47:30 Current film project and DJ history KEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎 Authenticity beats trends. Great artists don’t chase, they create. 💎 Reinvention is a skill that sustains long-term success. 💎 Rock and roll is as much about attitude and emotion as it is about sound. 💎 Collaboration and shared passion are driving forces behind new creative projects. RESOURCE LINKS: LaunchLeft Podcast Smart Link MDB Links: https://michaeldesbarres.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mdesbarres https://www.facebook.com/mdesbarres https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelDesBarresBand NIGHT MOVER LINK: https://www.instagram.com/nightmovermusic/ BIOGRAPHIES: Michael Des Barres is an actor, rock singer, songwriter, and radio host. His arrival in the entertainment world began as a Marquis attending boarding school in England, where he first started acting at age eight in commercials and school plays. At nineteen, Michael played the androgynous rock star Rose in the nude musical The Dirtiest Show In Town. Andrew Lloyd Webber saw Michael’s performance and went backstage to tell him that he should form a real rock band. Michael quickly wrote his first song. That song lead to the formation of Silverhead, a raucous glam rock experiment. After two albums and two world tours Silverhead disbanded and Michael moved to Los Angeles where he formed the band Detective. Detective was signed to Swan Song Records by Jimmy Page and recorded two albums. In 1982 Michael formed the band Chequered Past featuring Steve Jones, Clem Burke, Nigel Harrison and Tony Sales. After they opened for Duran Duran in 1984, Michael was chosen to replace Robert Palmer as lead singer of The Power Station, fronting the band at the 1985 Live Aid concert. As a songwriter Michael co-wrote “Obsession” with Holly Knight, which was famously covered by the L.A. based New Wave group Animotion and was a number one hit in twenty-seven countries. Michael's love of acting had never subsided and in 1985 he was cast in the role of “Murdoc” in the ABC hit series MacGyver. Additional credits include Melrose Place, Seinfeld, WKRP in Cincinnati, Miami Vice, Alf, Roseanne, The Rockford Files, Northern Exposure, and many more. In 2014 Michael was asked by Steven Van Zandt to bring his encyclopedic knowledge of rock and soul music to Little Steven’s Underground Garage, SiriusXM, Channel 21 where he can be found DJing every weekday from 5am-8am P/T, and 9pm-12am P/T. Michael’s highly lauded documentary “Who Do You Want Me To Be?” began streaming July 10th, 2020 on Amazon Prime. Currently MDB has a new single out on Rumbar Records entitled "Kiss or Kill Me." NIGHT MOVER is a DJ and production duo made up of Alix Brown and James Matthew Seven, crafting cinematic sets shaped by film soundtracks and underground club culture. Their sound blends global disco, rock ‘n’ roll, obscure library music, and cosmic grooves into hypnotic, transportive experiences for hi-fi listening rooms and dance floors alike. Alongside their work as performers, they run a boutique music agency and supervision studio, bringing a refined, cinematic approach to sonic identity across fashion, film, and nightlife. Originally from Atlanta, Alix Brown is a DJ, music supervisor, and film producer whose work spans cinema, fashion, and culture. She has collaborated with Chanel, Gucci, and Fendi, and performed alongside artists like Nile Rodgers, Mark Ronson, James Murphy, Paris Hilton, and Jellybean Benitez. Her supervision work with companies including Lionsgate, Rai Cinema, and Warner Brothers informs NIGHT MOVER’s distinctly ...
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    59 分
  • THURSTON MOORE launches Devon Ross

    THURSTON MOORE launches Devon Ross
    2026/03/24
    In this special episode of LaunchLeft, guest host Thurston Moore launches rising artist Devon Ross to celebrate the release of her new EP, Pinups. The project—a four-song digital release on Moore’s Daydream Library Series—reimagines classic tracks through Ross’s raw, minimalist, and emotionally charged lens. From analog nostalgia to DIY recording techniques, this conversation dives deep into Ross’s creative process, musical influences, and the timeless power of reinterpretation. Then, listeners will be treated to ‘Killer’, the song that first put Devon Ross on Thurston Moore’s radar. What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ The story behind Devon Ross’s EP Pinups and its stripped-down, home-recorded sound ✅ How artists like Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, and Randy Newman shaped Devon’s musical identity ✅ Tension between convenience and connection in modern music consumption ✅ Why cover songs can be acts of discovery, not imitation ✅ Ross’s approach to recording entirely solo using minimal tools (even a phone drum app) LaunchLeft champions artists for whom radical creativity is a necessity. Support these artists by streaming, sharing, and showing up at live events. Donate to keep independent, left-of-center voices thriving. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review to help more listeners discover LaunchLeft! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introducing guest host Thurston Moore who launches Devon Ross on her Pinups release day01:24 Discussion on digital vs. analog music culture and generational perspectives02:06 Devon shares her love for physical media and early music influences04:18 Breakdown of Pinups distribution across streaming platforms04:35 Devon on learning guitar through Buddy Holly songs11:11 Thurston reflects on Devon’s minimalist yet amplified reinterpretations17:19 Conversation shifts to Bob Dylan and Blondie’s influences18:43 Devon reveals how she recorded Pinups entirely solo, including layered guitars22:30 The philosophy behind cover songs and musical reinterpretation36:05 Devon teases her upcoming full-length album loud, cool, and rocking and creative direction and shares her song KILLER KEY TAKEAWAYS: 💎Devon Ross approaches cover songs not as replicas, but as reinterpretations that reflect her own artistic voice. By maintaining the emotional core while reshaping the sonic landscape, she creates something that feels both familiar and entirely new. 💎Despite being part of a digital-native generation, Devon deeply values analog music culture—vinyl records, CDs, and physical collections. This influence shapes not only her listening habits but also her artistic sensibility, grounding her sound in timeless traditions. 💎Devon recorded Pinups entirely on her own, using minimal equipment—including a drum machine app on her phone. This stripped-down process allowed for complete creative control and emotional authenticity. This kind of intimacy often translates into a more compelling and honest listening experience. 💎Great songwriting transcends decades, whether it’s Buddy Holly in the 1950s or Randy Newman in the 1970s. Devon gravitates toward songs with strong emotional resonance, proving that simplicity and sincerity remain powerful across generations. 💎While Pinups is a focused, intimate project, Devon hints at a bigger, louder, and more fully realized full-length album on the horizon. The groundwork laid by this EP reflects her evolving confidence and artistic clarity. ABOUT THE GUEST: Thurston Moore started Sonic Youth in 1980. Since then Thurston Moore has been at the forefront of the alternative rock scene since that particular sobriquet was first used to signify any music that challenged and defied the mainstream standard. With Sonic Youth, Moore turned on an entire generation to the value of experimentation in rock n roll – from its inspiration on a nascent Nirvana, to Sonic Youth’s own Daydream Nation album being chosen by the US Library of Congress for historical preservation in the National Recording Registry in 2006. Thurston records and performs in a cavalcade of disciplines ranging from free improvisation to acoustic composition to black/white metal/noise disruption. He has worked with Yoko Ono, John Zorn, Bobby Gillespie, David Toop, Cecil Taylor, John Paul Jones, Faust, Glenn Branca and many others. His residency at the Louvre in Paris included collaborations with Irmin Schmidt of CAN and Stephen O’Malley. Alongside his various activities in the musical world, he is involved with publishing and poetry, and teaches writing at The Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University, Boulder CO, a programme founded by Allen Ginsberg and Anne Waldman in 1974. Thurston also teaches music at The Rhythmic Music Conservatory (Rytmisk Musikkonservatorium) in Copenhagen. Presently Thurston Moore resides in London. He performs and records solo, with various ensembles and in his own band,...
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    45 分
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