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LaunchLeft

LaunchLeft and Kast Media

LaunchLeft is amusic 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 toLaunchLeft.com/Podcast

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23:58

SHAUN ROSS | Portrait

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2021/05/04

Shaun Ross is an American model, recording artist, and actor; he's appeared in the pages of GQ and Vogue and fronted campaigns for the likes of Alexander McQueen and Fendi. Shaun's first record is dropping in three days! We talk about the process behind Shaun's music and who he collaborated with for this first album. Then, Shaun reveals how music found him at a young age, and we talk about Shaun's passion for police reform. Later, we chat about the importance of being yourself,

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37:38

MICK ROCK launches Chris Greatti

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2021/04/27

Known as “The Man Who Shot the 70s,” famed photographer Mick Rock joins the show. First, we chat about the inspiration behind his photography career, and Mick reveals the details behind shooting some famous musicians like Lou Reed, David Bowie, and Lenny Kravitz. Tune in as Mick Rock launches Chris Greatti, an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist. ----------------- LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL

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21:27

SIMONE ISTWA | Portrait

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2021/04/20

LaunchLeft welcomes Simone Istwa to talk about their influences, growing up with their musical parents T Bone Burnett and Sam Phillips, and finding their unique voice in the industry. Also, on the show actor James Duval (Totally Fucked Up, Donnie Darko) and director Nina Ljet (Phoebe Bridgers "Kyoto") discuss their collaboration with Simone on their latest music video "So Sure". ----------------- LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEhttps://www.launchleft.com LAUNCHLEFT

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42:54

KAREN ELSON x CHASE COHL | Artist Takeover

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2021/04/13

Karen Elson, singer, songwriter, supermodel, and fashion icon, is a guest host for this Artist Takeover. Today, Karen is talking with her dear friend, singer, poet, fashion designer, and taste-maker, Chase Cohl. Chase opens up about the inspiration behind her album Dear Dear: Volume 1. As a woman, it can be challenging to find your voice in the music industry. Chase reveals how she found her voice as a woman through music and poetry. Plus, we chat all about Chase’s poetry

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34:54

RON GALLO | Portrait

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2021/04/06

Ron Gallo is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and artist. Ron’s music is always authentic; his latest record PEACEMEAL is fantastic and something that you do not want to miss! First, we dive deep into Ron’s journey and the inspiration behind his musical career. Strange enough, Ron does not remember where he found his passion for music. However, we still dig deep, and Ron gives tons of practical advice on finding clarity and humanity during Covid. Tune in as

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34:43

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT x GLASS BATTLES | Artist Takeover

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2021/03/30

Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the greatest male vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation. In this Artist Takeover episode, Rufus has an in-depth conversation with Glass Battles, the King of Spook Pop. Rufus and Glass Battles talk about their experiences since the pandemic began. One big lesson learned during these challenging times is that anything can happen – good or bad. What’s important is taking these situations and creating

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28:18

MXMTOON | Portrait

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2021/03/23

Mxmtoon,also known as Maia, is an American singer-songwriter and YouTuber from Oakland, California. We discover the inspiration behind Maia’s music, art andhow she came to share content online at the age of twelve. Always using her creativity as an outlet, she also hosts a podcast 365 days a year! We dive into mxmtoon’s newest EP, dawn, which challenged her to make a more optimistic group of songs, a definite departure from her more melancholy releases on ukelele. We

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45:08

SILAS HOWARD x HARRY DODGE | Artist Takeover

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2021/03/16

In this special Artist Takeover, we welcome award winning director (Transparent, Pose, Dickinson) Silas Howard in conversation with celebrated writer and visual artist Harry Dodge. Long time friends and collaborators they discuss among other things working together on their film By Hook or By Crook about their experience in San Francisco’s queer community. They open up the show speaking about how narrative can be a powerful tool in films as the plot will closely overlap

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27:43

AZURE RAY | Portrait

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2021/03/08

We are grateful to have Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink of Azure Ray at such an opportune moment as they just celebrated 20 years since their first release. We learn about the inspiration behind Azure Ray's music and how tragedy can create beautiful art. In this episode. Maria and Orenda reveal how music found them and what it was like starting a band together. Tune in as we talk about releasing Azure Ray on vinyl for the first time, and we play their hit song

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16:20

CHRIS STEIN launches Grace McKagan

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2021/03/02

This week we have Chris Stein on the show! Chris is an innovative guitarist, groundbreaking songwriter, and co-founder of Blondie. Plus, he is an acclaimed photographer. Chris's musical career gained inspiration from movie soundtracks such as West Side Story, and we talk about activism. Solo artist Grace McKagan joins the episode to talk about the backstory behind her latest single and the importance of being authentic on stage. We close the episode with Grace McKagan's song,

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29:42

JANE FONDA | Portrait

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2021/02/23

It is an exceptional treat to have super icon Jane Fonda join the show! If you didn’t already know, Jane Fonda is a two-time Academy Award-winning actress, author, activist, and fitness guru. We dive right into the inspiration behind Jane Fonda's activism. We all want to feel that our life has meaning. For Jane, she knew that with fame came a massive platform. So, she became an active participant in lifting the suffering from our world. We dive even deeper into Jane's

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10:19

ARLO PARKS | Portrait Series

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2021/02/16

West London-raised musician/poet Arlo Parks joins LaunchLeft for a Portrait Series episode. Arlo dives into how music found her at a young age. As a child, jazz music was the soundtrack to Arlo's whole existence, plus her uncle gifted his vinyl collection to Arlo – the rest is history! Arlo discloses her writing process and why it's essential not to overthink things when creating a poem or song lyric. Plus, Arlo explains how she leads by example when championing the Black

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31:46

PHAROAHE MONCH | Portrait Series

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2021/02/10

Pharoahe Monch of th1rt3en joins this week’s episode of LaunchLeft. Pharoahe opens the show talking about his hip hop - rock musical group, th1rt3en. 2020 was a rough year, but Pharoahe, Daru Jones, and Marcus Machado are looking to cut through the lies and misinformation that have been spreading like wildfire. We talk about the importance of spirituality and how we need a collective consciousness to unite as one in society. Tune in as we play "Cult 45" off of their latest

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27:56

BEN HARPER launches The Cush

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2021/02/03

Ben Harper opens the show speaking about Winter Is For Lovers, his instrumental record from October 2020, and the inspiration behind his brand new label, Mad Bunny Records. Ben has been able to launch his label and help artists during the pandemic. Ben gives his advice to emerging artists & shares what it's like to introduce artists into the world.Today, Ben is launching TheCushfrom Mad Bunny Records. Tune in as the members of TheCushjoin the show and launch their latest

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32:36

Ani Di Franco | Portrait Series

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2021/01/26

Widely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani Di Franco joins me for an interview on LaunchLeft. Ani opens the show explaining how she lost her job yet has been busier than ever. Ani explains why she created her own label in the 90s. At the time, it seemed so foreign, but she was happy to cut out all the middlemen of the music industry and sell directly to her community. Plus, Ani gives advice for aspiring young artists; to get out in the world and show them what you're

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78:48

Michael Stipe x Jem Cohen | Artist Takeover

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2021/01/19

This week is our inaugural artist takeover show with guest host, Michael Stipe and his friend, Jem Cohen. Michael and Jem open the show talking about the role artists have in politics and activism and how artists want their work to carry on for generations. Fame is great, but infamy is really what an artist strives for. They talk about infamous works of art, like Moby Dick, that they simply haven't read, and notorious movies that Jem honestly wished that he had time to watch

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21:05

EELS Portrait Series

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2021/01/12

E from EELS opens the show explaining why releasing an album during the pandemic was sort of perfect. The EARTH TO DORA album was released October 30th; if you haven't already, you definitely need to check it out. Then, E explains how a little toy drum set led E to his bountiful musical career. Growing up, E would play the drum every single day and never lost interest. In sixth grade, E would write songs about his girlfriend on his mom's piano. Tune in as we talk about what it's

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44:29

GEORGE CLINTON Launches 3GP

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2021/01/05

George Clinton, the founder of Parliament-Funkadelic collective, joins us in our first episode of 2021 to talk about his family's group called 3GP. George is a singer, songwriter, bandleader, and record producer; he is a man who revolutionized music, stepped out of the box, and colored outside the lines. We discuss George's music, collaborations, and what it's like to go on tour with a band of 12. Family members Tonysha Nelson & Brandi Scott join the episode to talk about

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60:57

Mixtape Side B

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2020/12/29

Side B of our special year-end mixtape episode. You'll be hearing from various artists for quick Q&A before we play their featured song. I hope you enjoy side B of the 2020 LaunchLeft year-end mixtape featuring Rexx Life Raj, Tayla Parx, Deep Sea Diver, Tawny Newsome and Bethany Thomas, Divide and Dissolve, CHAII, Prayers, ON/NOTICE, Buzzy Lee, Evann McIntosh, Falu & Karyshma, and Duncan Fellows.Find us atLaunchleft.comor wherever you hear

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71:02

Mixtape Side A

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2020/12/22

We have a special year-end mixtape episode featuring new artists and their new songs. I hope you enjoy side A of the 2020 LaunchLeft year-end mixtape featuringNanaAdjoa,Alewya,SWIMM,Miloe,Leyla McCalla,Lo Talker,Henry Hall,Mobley,Couch Prints,B.Miles,Thunder Jackson, andSlow Pulp.In this episode:[00:50] Nana Adjoa - “National Song”[07:10] Alewya - “Sweating”[12:30] SWIMM - “Feel Better”[18:30] Miloe - “Winona”[22:35] Leyla McCalla - “The Capitalist Blues”[28:55] Lo Talker - “No

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