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• 87. Daya: From High School to GRAMMY Winner, Making the Chainsmokers Hit, Owning Her Masters, New Music

  Episode 87: Daya At 16 years old, still in high school, Daya dropped “Hide Away” with no label, no team, no social following. Just a song she believed in. It exploded, racked up hundreds of millions of streams, and suddenly she was on the radio while still in class. She followed it with “Sit Still, Look Pretty,” then connected with The Chainsmokers to record “Don’t Let Me Down,” one of the biggest hits of the 2010s. We talk about how that collaboration came to be, what it was like for her life to flip so fast, and what it felt like to win a GRAMMY at just 18. We also get into how she built her team, what she learned from the major label system, and how she eventually got her masters back. She explains the move to go independent, what that freedom means to her, and how she’s evolved as both an artist and a person over the past decade. Now she’s stepping into a brand new era with music like “Infrared”, “Demise”, "Bandit" and an upcoming new album "Til Every Petal Drops." exploring a darker and more electronic sound. We dive into the process behind these songs, the producers she’s been working with, and what’s next. I hope you love my conversation with the amazing, Daya! Special thanks to Apogee Electronics. We used their Apogee HypeMic and Podcast Kit in this episode and they sounded great. Check it out! Apogee HypeMic & Podcast Kit: https://hubs.li/Q03zczhb0 ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. (00:00) TRAILER (03:20) INTERVIEW STARTS (05:44) NEW MUSIC, “INFRARED” (06:12) STARTING AT AN EARLY AGE (07:07) SUCCESS AT 16 YEARS OLD (09:17) MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST (10:09) LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA (10:42) “HIDE AWAY” (12:27) WHAT SPARKED THE SUCCESS? (15:33) HIGHSCHOOL (18:18) “SIT STILL, LOOK PRETTY” (19:18) FIRST TOUR (20:12) NERVES, STADIUM TOURS (22:17) CAREER GROWTH, CREATING A TEAM (25:33) THE CHAINSMOKERS, “DON’T LET ME DOWN” (30:11) WINNING A GRAMMY AT 18 (31:19) PERFORMING LIVE, COACHELLA (32:41) BEING INDEPENDENT, GETTING ON A LABEL (33:38) A VOICE HEARD BY MILLIONS (34:22) A BUSY SCHEDULE (35:51) HOW BEING ON A LABEL CHANGED DAYA (38:13) WORKING WITH WRITERS (41:57) WORKING WITH STARGATE (42:56) LEAVING A MAJOR LABEL, RETAINING MASTERS (43:54) SINGLES (45:00) “INFRARED” (48:02) “DEMISE,” SWEDEN (49:54) WORKING IN SWEDEN, PRODUCERS SEBASTIAN FURRER, ROBINS STJERNBERG (50:25) TOURING, TOURING HACKS (51:57) LOOKING BACK ON THE LAST 10 YEARS (52:49) LIFE ADVICE Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Daya: https://www.instagram.com/daya/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 86. Travie McCoy | Gym Class Heroes are back, Papercut Chronicles, Billionaire, Bruno, Addiction, Sia

  Episode 86: Travie McCoy. You likely know Travie as the lead singer of Gym Class Heroes, the multi-platinum genre bending band behind a generation of hits. His first solo single, Billionaire featuring Bruno Mars, was the track that launched Bruno into stardom. He’s also collaborated with Sia, Ryan Tedder, Adam Levine, Tyga, and many more. Now, 20 years after the release of The Papercut Chronicles, Gym Class Heroes are officially back. This is a three and a half hour deep dive with Travie McCoy. We talk about the rise of Gym Class Heroes and how they made it, his solo career and what it was like stepping out on his own, the story behind Billionaire and working with Bruno Mars, and his collaborations with Sia, Ryan Tedder, and Adam Levine. Travie opens up about the lessons he’s learned along the way, what it took to overcome addiction, and shares so many fun and inspiring stories from his journey. We also get into what’s next with the return of Gym Class Heroes. An honest, inspiring, and fun conversation with one of the most creative frontmen of the Warped Tour generations. Let's go! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers.  Follow Travie: https://www.instagram.com/traviemccoy/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 85. Miles Bonham (Miles Music Kid) | Young Music Prodigy and Viral Instagram Star’s Podcast Debut

  Episode 85: Miles Bonham. Known to millions online as Miles Music Kid, Miles Bonham has become one of the youngest and most talked-about musical prodigies on Instagram. His videos have gone viral around the world, showcasing his natural talent, creativity, and unique ear for music at such a young age. He is one of the most followed under-10-year-olds in the world, and already, at just 9 years old, has some of the most elite musicians and producers befriending him, supporting him, and cheering him on (shoutout to Mark Ronson, Pharrell, Zedd, Jacob Collier, Questlove, Teddy Swims and Charlie Puth). This is Miles’ podcast debut, and I wanted to mark this special moment in time with him. I had so many questions for Miles, and you can see in this interview how adorable and happy of a kid he is. His dad also joined us for this episode so we could talk about what it’s like parenting Miles, the approach he and his wife have taken, and the incredible job they are doing. This is a unique episode, since we have never had a kid on the podcast before, but I hope you find it enjoyable and take away some profound thoughts from the brilliant young mind of Miles Bonham. ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ I'm using the Zildjian ALCHEM-E Perfect Tune Headphones. They sound great! Here's the link to check them out: https://zildjian.com/products/zildjian-alchem-e-perfect-tune-headphones?type=micro-menu Follow Miles: https://www.instagram.com/milesmusickid/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 84. Dave Weckl: The Drumming Legend on Chick Corea, Simon & Garfunkel, Master Plan, Career, Innovation, Legacy

  Episode 84: Dave Weckl One of the most influential drummers of all time, today’s guest is the legend, Dave Weckl. From his legendary years with Chick Corea’s Elektric Band and Akoustic Band to his groundbreaking solo debut Master Plan, to his session work with Simon & Garfunkel, Nile Rodgers, George Benson, Mike Stern, Robert Plant, Madonna, and more, his drumming has defined modern fusion and inspired generations worldwide. This is the Dave Weckl deep dive! Two and a half hours long, intimate, honest, and open. Dave shares stories about his early breaks with Nite Sprite, French Toast, and landing the Simon & Garfunkel Reunion Tour that put him on the map. We dig into his days as a first-call New York session player in the 80s, and go deep inside his years with Chick Corea, from writing records like “Got a Match?” to how the Grammy-winning Akoustic Band came together, as Dave reflects on what made Chick so special as a bandleader. We talk about his solo career beginning with Master Plan, his longtime collaborations with Jay Oliver and Mike Stern, and studying with Freddie Gruber even at the height of his career. Dave has always pushed himself to grow as a player. We discuss how he created his signature Dave Weckl Vic Firth drumsticks, his Sabian Evolution and Legacy cymbal lines, and what led him to being the first person to put holes in cymbals. We talk about the Dave Weckl Band, teaching through his online school, and the importance of making musical choices on the drums rather than just displaying technique. This episode is packed with stories, insight, advice, and inspiration from one of the greatest drummers to ever sit behind the kit. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dave Weckl. Let’s go!! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated! Become a Patreon Member to stay in the loop as we post Patreon-only exclusive content, Zoom hangs, invite only events, and discussions about music and music careers. https://www.patreon.com/gowithelmo Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Dave: https://www.instagram.com/officialdaveweckl/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 83. Narada Michael Walden Part 2: Producing Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, & introducing Jaco Pastorius

  Episode 83: Narada Michael Walden Part 2 At this point in the story, Narada has gone from a jazz fusion drummer with Mahavishnu Orchestra, to a major label solo artist with hits, to a Grammy-winning producer with Aretha Franklin. And now... Whitney Houston enters the picture. We kick off this episode with the moment Narada and Whitney's journey starts together. He gets a call from Arista A&R exec Jerry Griffith, who discovered Whitney, asking him to work with the unknown artist. Narada says yes and immediately produces "How Will I Know." The song becomes a number 1 hit. Then comes the call from Clive Davis asking for a follow-up. Narada delivers "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." The story continues. We also get into his work with a then unknown Mariah Carey, and wild stories from across his life, including how Narada introduced Jaco Pastorius to Weather Report, giving Jaco his big break! Narada is an incredible soul with a deep story and endless energy. This is Part 2 of our conversation. Let's go!! ‘Go with Elmo Lovano’ is a weekly podcast where Elmo interviews creatives and entrepreneurs in music on HOW they push forward every day, got where they are in their careers, manage their personal lives, and share lessons learned and their most important insights. Big thanks to our friends at DistroKid! DistroKid is the easiest and fastest way to get your music on over 150 platforms worldwide! Go to https://distrokid.com/vip/elmo to get 20% off your first year! (0:00:00) TRAILER (0:01:52) NARADA INTRODUCTION (0:03:33) A SPECIAL OFFER FROM DISTROKID (0:04:46) MEETING WHITNEY HOUSTON (0:07:12) “HOW WILL I KNOW” WHITNEY & CISSY HOUSTON (0:12:28) “THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL” (0:14:26) “HOW WILL I KNOW” (0:16:16) PRODUCING 80’S DRUM SOUNDS (0:17:37) “I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY” (0:21:12) WHITNEY’S REACTION (0:23:32) MAKING WHITNEY HAPPY (0:24:30) TARPAN STUDIOS (0:25:14) PRODUCING TIPS, MUSIC IMPACT ON THE WORLD (0:26:41) DRUM INTRO FOR “I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY” (0:27:43) CLIVE DAVIS’ REACTION (0:28:10) CREATING A TEAM, RANDY JACKSON, WALTER AFANASIEF (0:32:10:19) MANAGEMENT, ADMIN SIDE OF BUSINESS (0:35:14) KITES ARE FUN BY FREE DESIGN (0:35:38) “I’M EVERY WOMAN” (0:37:51) UNRELEASED WHITNEY HOUSTON SONGS (0:39:21) HOW TO ASK GOD WHAT TO DO (0:40:43) INTRODUCING JACO PASTORIUS TO WEATHER REPORT (0:44:00) PAT MATHENY (0:45:12) HIRAM BULLOCK, “I CRY, I SMILE” (0:45:42) MARIAH CAREY (0:49:34) MARIAH CAREY & JAY-Z “HEARTBREAKER, STACY LATTISAW (0:50:33) WORKING WITH OTHER PRODUCERS, ANDERSON .PAAK (0:52:14) MAKING A HIT, JOURNEY (0:53:07) RAPID FIRE INTERVIEW (0:54:13) DRUMMING FOR JOURNEY, STEVE SMITH (0:54:55) NARADA’S NEW MUSIC, “HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME” (0:57:54) LOVE FOR DRUMMERS Please SUBSCRIBE / FOLLOW this podcast to catch new episodes as soon as they drop! Your likes, comments and shares are much appreciated!   Listen to the audio form of this podcast wherever you get your podcasts: https://elmolovano.komi.io/ Follow Narada: https://www.instagram.com/officialnarada/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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