The Conner Cherland Podcast

Kingflower (a.k.a. Garrett Langebartels) is the person responsible for connecting me with a few guests on this show including: Descolada, Arselia Kent, Kayla Phillips, Andrew Pelletier, and Devin Hopwood. We talk about how recording engineering requires education and time, and the importance of feeling something rather than over explaining it. Kingflower is a 5-piece American Indie Rock/Americana band from Indianapolis, IN. The band formed in 2020 when producer and principle songwriter Garrett Langebartels assembled the likes of Justin Langebartels, Steve Bradley, Tommy Travis, and Shea Farmer. Their collective love for atmospheric Indie Rock/Americana (bands like Wilco, Ben Howard, the National, the War on Drugs and Radiohead) created a perfect universe for the reflective and melancholic midwestern songwriting Garrett offers. Listen to the latest album "Caverns" here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2dADkBaRr7CQi4QOgLve7j?si=9qNA10A5QGqTNi5QCVTl-Q Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingflowermusic/ Learn more: https://www.naptimerecordings.com/kingflower

Over the past months of putting out songs from my new album (LAKE), Layne encouraged me to be more vulnerable and share more of myself on the internet. Realizing that I needed help in this area, she offered to help me open up by co-hosting a podcast episode in hopes that I'd drop my coy facade and share my real self. Sometimes it's very hard for me to talk about my songs, because they come from a place inside of me that often lacks articulation. I'm so so grateful that Layne took the time to listen to my music for its own sake, and as a means to know me more. I hope you do the same, and enjoy the podcast :) Album Release Party in Los Angeles 11/10/23 Ticket Link: https://store.connercherland.com/product/11-10-lake-album-release-party/61?cs=true&cst=custom

John Moran is a music producer, songwriter, guitarist, photographer, sound engineer, community leader, and a friend of many. John and I met a few months back at a show in my neighborhood and we've kept in touch ever since. John is as kind as he is talented. In this episode we talk about Swimclub, an artist collective of dozens of artists putting out a new song each month. John Came out with a new song called Over U which is out everywhere now! IG: https://www.instagram.com/jawnmo/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/74K0JvWRoWQJEt2xtB9rQS Website: https://www.jawnmo.com/

Kayla Phillips is a singer songwriter splitting her time between Indianapolis and Boston for school. She's currently in the process of releasing her debut record (which I got to hear and it's great) which comes out on May 19th. You can hear her latest single "Peace" on April 21st! In this interview Kayla and I talk through the role of grief through songwriting, and why someone would make a full album in a world telling you to release a slow drip of singles. You can find more of Kayla on her Instagram and Spotify page: https://www.instagram.com/kaylaphillipsmusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/3jr7C84UECf0QuwY0pbk2s?si=xar3PcPIQ5eeIb2GQNaL0A

Andrew Pelletier is a songwriter, teacher, and composer who lives right down the street from me in LA and I didn't even know it! Andrew has been making music of his own since high school and continues to make a daily practice of writing music, teaching others, and playing in other people's projects. In this episode Andrew and I circle the topic of doing something everyday to get a little bit better. I think he's done a great job at this, and if you like his vibe I suggest you check out his new EP in April under his band name "Fur Trader" (which is Pelletier in French) https://www.instagram.com/andrewpelletier_furtrader/ https://open.spotify.com/album/1HlRVXmgcs5pVJrK26Zf7D?si=DXhsirOrT7GMrzmu_nSb6Q

Danny McGaw is a singer-songwriter, producer, and sound-engineer based in Ojai, California, currently touring with legendary Vocal Hall of Fame inductees, Three Dog Night (he's also been touring with them for three years before Covid...so they're a pretty close crew) Danny is a local hero of the central coast, and if you've heard any of his music or heard him talk, you'll realize that he's got plenty of wisdom and heart to share. I think there's so many good nuggets in this conversation, so please enjoy Danny McGaw! Website: https://dannymcgaw.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannymcgaw/

Arselia Kent is a singer songwriter based in Indianapolis who is in the process of recording her debut album at Naptime Recordings, produced by her brother, Garrett Langebartels. Garrett helped produce the records for Colton Nelson and Devin Hopwood who are both alumni of this podcast. Arselia's album is set to release early 2023. Her first two singles, “monsters” and “death of me” are out now on all streaming platforms. You'll hear us talk about being the youngest sister with 7 older brothers, and working past the idea that pursuing art means you're full of yourself. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arselia.kent/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1utrbH2VWsGNdRv6kkoD96

Cimo Fränkel is a very special singer, songwriter, & producer I met at a recent SoFar Sounds event. With a decade of experience in the music business, he’s already written a ton of hits, like the multi-Platinum: ‘Sex’ by Cheat Codes & Kris Kross Yellow Claw’s iconic smash single ‘Shotgun’ Cimo started experimenting with music production at the age of 15 and has been compared to the likes of The Weeknd with influences drawing from pop greats including Michael Jackson and Huey Lewis. I'd compare him to orange juice because he's sweet and worth having in your life. Please enjoy this conversation with Cimo Fränkel!

Kyle and I met around 2019 at a house concert in Santa Barbara. Kyle is a top 10 Billboard songwriter and performer, led the band Beware of Darkness, appeared on Conan, and at the Reading and Leeds Festival. When I saw Kyle's instagram post saying he was publishing his book "Thank God For Depression", I immediately reached out to him to see if he'd be willing to talk about his evolution as a creative, and his relationship with depression. I/m really proud of this episode: I think we take about really important things like presence, and overcoming resistance so that ultimately you might be able to dodge some of the challenges we've pushed through. BoD Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4DGNqGOtNY9niSpCKwINyU Kyle Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6rXPvIRGCRBuq1trwa6S4x Kyle IG: https://www.instagram.com/kylenicolai

Shio is a songwriter, composer, and performer from Santa Barbara currently based in New York. We have a ton of mutual friends including Mendeleyev who was on an earlier episode of the podcast, and the three of us played a show together in Santa Barbara back in August and I was blown away by Shio's musicality and ability to improvise. Shio earned a degree in Santa Barbara for Ethnomusicology, and just recently completed her masters at the Berkeley School of Music in NYC. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear one of her newest songs which should be coming out soon! Website: sioteppermusic.com Instagram: @siobear

Meekoh is a songwriter with a lovely voice that I met here in Los Angeles at Lower Deck Sessions. Meekoh and I are both a part of the Breedlove Guitars family - he spent a lot of time living in Bend, OR where Breedlove Guitars is based, and has been living in LA since 2017 writing and putting on shows of his own called "Under the Pine". I find Meekoh to be incredibly earnest, and kind to others (a trait you don't always see paired with great talent). You'll hear us talk a lot about a music video he made during covid while floating down the Deschutes river in Bend OR, and I highly recommend you check it out! Please enjoy this conversation with Meekoh! You can hear a new song he wrote with his wife toward the end of the episode! Website: meekoh.com Instagram: @meekoh

Susanna Lovsky is a Ukrainian-American singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA. I first met Lovsky at a recent house concert in Burbank, and I loved her voice and overall demeanor. She just came out with a new song called "Just Friends" which I'll link below in the description. You'll also be able to hear a clip of the song at the end of the episode (just aa clip though...I want you to go to her Spotify and listen so she gets the plays). You'll also hear us talk about overcoming physical injury, and using adversity to propel you forward in life. Enjoy! Just Friends (Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWdvLULnNdY Just Friends (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/album/0GRck6hhTbJvmtyuvbKgxL IG: instagram.com/lovskymusic/ Website: lovskymusic.com/

Nate Salman (A.K.A. WaterStrider) - an incredible artist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, creator at large. I've deeply admired Nate's work from afar for the past 3 years as they lived and worked out of Santa Barbara. Nate now lives back in Oakland creating with local artists to form an equitable and creative ecosystem. You'll hear us talk about learning to show our process, gender, being an artist, and continually learning how to keep a beginner's mind. Please enjoy Nate Salman, AKA Waterstrider! IG: instagram.com/waterstrider/ Website: waterstridermusic.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/731UNhwHMAcSsurgHJxPHC

Anni (formerly known as Annika Grace) is a singer songwriter based in Venice, CA. I met her through her concert series "Saturdays at Seven" which showcases up and coming artists here in LA. Today you'll hear us talk about Anni's origin in poetry, being a shy and very gifted child, and the vulnerability of releasing music under the name she's called by her friends: Anni. I hope you enjoy the conversation! IG: instagram.com/callheranni/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4lBTge4lCPVMO7UIjkN1b6

Sugi Dakks is a Japanese/African American multi-instrumentalist that I met at Lower Deck session in Encino here LA. He's a rapper/singer/slam poet/producer/activist and on this episode you'll hear us talk about what it feels like being mixed race, and finding collaborators who love you by holding you to a high standard. Website: sugidakks.com/ IG: instagram.com/sugidakks/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1yOabQpjFHabLLK4YuOuqY

Jillian Dawn is a singer, songwriter and guitar player that I met over at LowerDeck Sessions here in LA (Encino). Somewhere between pop, indie, country, and rock, She graduated from the University of Miami Frost School of Music in 2021 and is now living in Nashville doing a ton of writing and performance. I really liked talking with her at the LowerDeck show, and enjoyed her songwriting and voice and she was kind enough to come on the podcast. Matty: 28:25 IG: instagram.com/jilliandawnmusic Website: jilliandawnmusic.com Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4ep22iDgC6e02QQ59gNqlE?si=8veFTzTLSnWohLw8Dtbrqw&nd=1

Serg Efuni is a singer songwriter who began writing songs at 13, after his family came to the US as Russian refugees. After music college and working as an artist publicist and manager, Serg started pursuing his own material with his debut EP coming out hopefully this Summer. On this podcast you'll hear us talk origin story, the value of competition, and his history in managing other talent. Hit Me Harder: 28:21 IG: https://www.instagram.com/effinserg/

Devin Hopwood is an earnest and clever singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based between Texas and Indiana. On this podcast you'll hear us talk about his new album "Husk", not being good at social media, and how the corny parts of our personality are often the most relatable. Jeanny - 26:50 Website: http://devinhopwood.com/ IG: @devinhopwood Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1mF1GzYDllEZTFvXqvywKj Previous Project (Tamas) IG: @tamasmusic

On today's podcast we have Angela Autumn. She's an Americana singer-songwriter based in Nashville TN, a great guitar player, person, and singer. Angela released an album in 2021 called Frontiers Woman. In today's episode you can hear us talk about the relationship between technology and Americana songwriting, what it means to be attached to land, and a little bit about tarot. Dancer: 24:54 IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelaautumnmusic/ Website: https://www.angelaautumn.com/

Tariqh Akoni is an ever-expanding force of talent and grit. Starting with an obsession for guitar, and growing into roles of musical director/producer/songwriter/business owner. Tariqh has worked with well known musicians like LeAnn Rimes, George Duke, Bobby Watson, Jennifer Lopez, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera and the Backstreet Boys; and classical artist Josh Groban. Tariqh and I discuss the start of his tenacity, the role of producer and artist in the studio, and his love of speaking and facilitating understanding. Website: https://www.tariqh.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/tariqhakoni/