Nicole was 18 when she started doing music interviews, traveling to New England rock clubs and beyond. After winning a Rolling Stone writing contest in college, she pursued journalism full-time and went on to publish in The LA Times, ELLEgirl, Blurt, Hear/Say, Songwriter Universe, J Vibe, and Script Magazine, as well as running her own online music magazine, Tuned in Music. She is the author of the memoir, Hang In There, Wherever "There" Is.
Jay Clifford of Jump, Little Children
With Jump, Little Children closing the door on a 30-year career with their final album, Foundering, Jay Clifford shares the dynamic of a grassroots fanbase and insights behind their most popular song, "Cathedrals."
Kay Hanley of Letters To CleoKay Hanley on her journey from Letters To Cleo to Doc McStuffins, with stops along the way for 10 Things I Hate About You and Josie And The Pussycats.
Nataly Dawn of PomplamooseNataly Dawn explains how her journey to mindfulness and self-acceptance led to the songs on her album Gardenview, and talks about the unique creative environment in Pomplamoose.
Mindy SmithMindy Smith on performing "Jolene" with Dolly Parton and "Better Boat" with Kenny Chesney, making the move from Long Island to Nashville, and how her personal struggles shaped songs like "Come To Jesus" and "Out Loud."
Matt NathansonMatt Nathanson tells the stories behind the songs on his album Boston Accent and explains how he feels about listeners misinterpreting songs like "Wedding Dress," his "near-divorce" song.
Owen BeverlyNashville musician Owen Beverly revisits his early music after a nearly 20-year-old EP resurfaces, reminding fans and himself that it's always worth a second listen.