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Not Nashville Approved
Not Nashville Approved | A Live and Amplified Podcast Welcome to Not Nashville Approved, a Live and Amplified podcast celebrating the artists, stories, and sounds that exist outside the mainstream music machine. We go beyond the songs and behind the scenes with independent musicians who are carving their own paths, breaking the rules, blending genres, and building careers on their own terms. From emerging artists to seasoned road warriors, we sit down for real conversations about the music, the…
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Not Nashville ApprovedJacob Toliver | The Indie Fusion Podcast
Jacob Toliver | The Indie Fusion Podcast
Not Nashville ApprovedAnnie Vander | The Indie Fusion Podcast
Annie Vander | The Indie Fusion Podcast
Not Nashville ApprovedKayn Falcon | Pop Music, Album Building & Wicked’s Influence
On today’s episode of the Live & Amplified: Indiefusion Podcast, host Tom Kwiat sits down with rising pop artist Kayne Falcon — a melodic storyteller crafting…
Not Nashville ApprovedNoelle Toland | “I’ve Been Led,” Nashville Life & Pursuing Your Dreams
Welcome back to another Live & Amplified Indiefusion Podcast! Today, Tom sits down with the incredibly talented Noelle Toland — singer, songwriter…
Not Nashville ApprovedBronnie | New Christmas Single, Nashville Life & 10 Years of Music
Join us for another episode of the Live & Amplified: Indiefusion Podcast as we sit down with UK pop-rock artist Bronnie! Fresh off a trip to Nashville and…
Not Nashville ApprovedSunday Sitdown with the Boys | The Indie Fusion Podcast
Sunday Sitdown with the Boys | The Indie Fusion Podcast🔔 Don't forget to subscribe for more music video critiques and artist showcases! 🔔Thank you Everyone for…
Not Nashville ApprovedPresley Aronson | Building His Music Career, Finding His Voice, and Loving the Journey
In this episode of the Indiefusion Podcast, Tom sits down with singer, songwriter, and performer Presley Aronson for a conversation about passion, discipline…
Not Nashville ApprovedColin Stough | Debut Album, Nashville Life & Staying Authentic
Join host Tom Kwiat on another episode of the Live and Amplified: IndieFusion Podcast as we sit down with country artist Colin Stough—fresh off his American…
Not Nashville ApprovedAmerican Mile | 200 Shows a Year, Vinyl Sellouts & The Road to Nashville
Welcome back to another Live and Amplified: Indiefusion Podcast! In today’s episode, host Tom Kwiat sits down with three members of American Mile — Dez…
Not Nashville ApprovedNickola Magnolia | Touring Europe, Vinyl Releases & Her New Album “Bad Woman”
🎸 Join us on the Live and Amplified IndieFusion Podcast with the incredibly talented Nickola Magnolia! In this episode, we dive deep into: ✨ Nickola’s journey…
Not Nashville ApprovedRandy Cobb | From Lower Alabama to Country Radio
In this episode of the Live and Amplified IndieFusion Podcast, host Tom Kwiat sits down with Randy Cobb, a rising country artist from Lower Alabama. Randy…
Not Nashville ApprovedSusie McCollum | Finding Her Sound, Navigating Chicago’s Music Scene, and Releasing “Abigail”
Susie McCollum | Finding Her Sound, Navigating Chicago’s Music Scene, and Releasing “Abigail”In this episode of the Live and Amplified: IndieFusion Podcast…
Not Nashville ApprovedBandana Cheyenna | Van Life, Songwriting for Dasha, and The Artist’s Pilgrimage
Bandana Cheyenna joins the Indiefusion Podcast to share her incredible journey from Ohio to Nashville — and how a song she co-wrote, “Austin” by Dasha, became…
Not Nashville ApprovedOlivia Harms | “The Road,” Life on Tour & Taylor Sheridan’s Country Music Reality Series
On this episode of the Indiefusion Podcast, Tom Kwiat sits down with rising country artist Olivia Harms — fresh off Taylor Sheridan and Blake Shelton’s hit…
Not Nashville ApprovedNia Nicholls | Breaking Genre Rules, Radio Life & Theatrical New EP
British singer-songwriter Nia Nicholls joins Tom Kwiat on the IndieFusion Podcast to talk about her bold new single “I’m a Marionette”, the upcoming theatrical…
Not Nashville ApprovedBillie Jo Jones | The Road, New Album Turquoise & Silver, and the Power of Hard Work
Billie Jo Jones joins Tom Kwiat on the Indiefusion Podcast to talk about her new album Turquoise & Silver, her journey as a songwriter, and what it’s like…
Not Nashville ApprovedTerry McBride | Texas Roots, Live Music & New Songs Coming Soon
On this episode of the Indiefusion Podcast, host Tom Kwiat reconnects with country artist Terry McBride for a heartfelt conversation almost a year after their…
Not Nashville ApprovedStacy Antonel | Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival 2025
In this episode of Indiefusion, Tom Kwiat sits down with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Stacy Antonel live from the Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival…
Not Nashville ApprovedGloria Anderson | Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival 2025
Gloria Anderson returns to the Indiefusion Podcast live from the Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival for a fun and candid conversation! In this episode…
Not Nashville ApprovedMeagan Tubb | Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival 2025
Join host Tom Kwiat live from the Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival as he sits down with Austin-area artist Meagan Tubb. They dive into her brand-new…
Not Nashville ApprovedAnanda Murari | Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival 2025
In this episode of the IndieFusion Podcast, host Tom Kwiat sits down with Ananda Murari at the Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival for an inspiring…
Not Nashville ApprovedSarah Clanton | Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival 2025
Live from the Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival, host Tom Kwiat sits down with Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and cellist Sarah Clanton for an…
Not Nashville ApprovedSophie Seng | Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival 2025
Singer-songwriter and saxophonist Sophie Seng joins Tom Kwiat live from the Dripping Springs Songwriter Festivalto talk about her journey from California to…
Not Nashville ApprovedJD Graham | Dripping Springs Songwriter Festival 2025
Support JD Graham: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77VM2InhV5flSTAfolr3fB?si=3D6NKku8QLicELEvImDRqA Check out The Festival…
Not Nashville ApprovedColt Ford | Dying Twice, His Comeback, and the Power of Real Country Music
In this episode of the IndieFusion Podcast, Tom Kwiat sits down with country rap legend Colt Ford for a raw, inspiring conversation about survival…
Not Nashville ApprovedCreed Fisher | New Album, Life on the Road, and Playing 120 Shows a Year
Country outlaw Creed Fisher joins host Tom Kwiat on the IndieFusion Podcast for a raw, unfiltered conversation about his upcoming album, his Texas roots, and…
Not Nashville ApprovedHannah Crossrose | Reinvention, Fading Light & Finding Balance
Australian artist Hannah Crossrose joins Tom Kwiat on this episode of the IndieFusion Podcast to talk about her powerful new single “Fading Light”, the…
Not Nashville ApprovedDustin Brown | In a Jam Down by the River 2025
In this episode of IndieFusion Podcast, host Tom Kwiat sits down with Texas singer-songwriter Dustin Brown live from InaJam 2025 to talk about the grind of…
Not Nashville ApprovedCameron Smith | In a Jam Down by the River 2025
Cameron Smith | In a Jam Down by the River
Not Nashville ApprovedEthan Pacheco & Joel Allen | In a Jam Down by the River
Ethan Pacheco & Joel Allen | In a Jam Down by the River
Not Nashville ApprovedBilly Hartman | In a Jam Down by the River 2025
Billy Hartman | In a Jam Down by the River 2025
Not Nashville ApprovedBack Row King | In a Jam Down by the River 2025
Back Row King | In a Jam Down by the River 2025 Back Row King joins Tom Kwiat live from InnerJam 2025 for a laid-back and honest conversation about…
Not Nashville ApprovedMarsha Craft | In a Jam Down by the River 2025
On this episode of the Live and Amplified IndieFusion Podcast, we sit down with Marsha Craft — a singer-songwriter who traded in her paintbrush and film sets…
Not Nashville ApprovedKatie Mae | In a Jam down by the river 25
Singer-songwriter Katie Mae joins us live at In a Jam Down by the River 2025 to talk about her journey from punk rock frontwoman to leading her…
Not Nashville ApprovedWheeler and the Wounded | In a Jam Down by the River 2025
In this episode of the Indiefusion Podcast, recorded live at Inner Jam Down by the River 2025, we sit down with Wheeler and the Wounded to talk about life…
Not Nashville ApprovedJohn Cico | In a Jam Down by the River 2025
Singer-songwriter John Cico joins us live at In a Jam Down by the River 2025 to talk about his new album release, Lafayette’s evolving music scene, and the…
Not Nashville ApprovedSean Russell | In a Jam Down by the River 2025
In this episode of Indiefusion, we sit down with Sean Russell — Army veteran, singer-songwriter, and driving force behind The Cowtown Dugout. Sean opens up…
Not Nashville ApprovedHarper Grace | New Single “Take It to the Grave”, Touring with Walker Hayes & First Album
In this episode of the Indiefusion Podcast, Tom sits down with rising country artist Harper Grace for an in-depth conversation about her brand new single “Take…
Not Nashville ApprovedCat Thompson | “Dance Fire,” Y2K Vibes & Music Video Exclusives
In this episode of the Indiefusion Podcast, Tom sits down with Australian pop/R&B artist Cat Thompson to talk about her brand-new single “Dance Fire” — a…
Not Nashville ApprovedJet Jurgensmeyer | on Nashville, New Music & Life on the Road
In this episode of The Indie Fusion Podcast, Tom sits down with actor, singer-songwriter, and Nashville native Jet Jurgensmeyer. Known for his role on Last Man…
Not Nashville ApprovedSamantha Sharpe | Glitter, Guts & Glory + New Music
In this episode of the Indiefusion Podcast, Tom Kwiat sits down with Australian singer-songwriter Samantha Sharpe to dive into her brand-new album Glitter…
Not Nashville ApprovedApis Mellifera | Texas Women Songwriters Festival
Texas Women Songwriters Festival https://texaswomensongwritersfestival.com Apis Mellifera…
Not Nashville ApprovedJillian Hudson | Texas Women Songwriters Festival
Jillian Hudson | Texas Women Songwriters Festival www.texaswomensongwritersfestival.com Jillian Hudson is back on the Indiefusion Podcast for the third time…
Not Nashville ApprovedAmethyst Jonquille | Texas Women’s Songwriter Festival
Singer-songwriter Amethyst Jonquille joins us live at the Texas Women’s Singer-Songwriter Festival for an inspiring conversation about her journey, her Austin…
Not Nashville ApprovedSherita Perez | Texas Women’s Songwriter Festival
Sherita opens up about her journey as a touring musician, the challenges and joys of creating music, and her innovative project Ranger Rita—a children’s music…
Not Nashville ApprovedLisa Perlet | Texas Women’s Songwriter Festival
In this episode of the IndieFusion Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Perlet to dive into her journey as a musician and creator. From her roots and influences to…
Not Nashville ApprovedGloria Anderson | Texas Women’s Songwriter Festival
Join Tom Kwiat on this episode of the IndieFusion Podcast as he sits down with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Gloria Anderson at the Texas Women’s…
Not Nashville ApprovedBianca De Leon | Texas Women Songwriters Festival
Texas Women Songwriters Festivalwww.texaswomensongwritersfestival.com On this episode of the Indiefusion Podcast, we sit down with legendary Texas songwriter…
Not Nashville ApprovedBrandy Zdan | Texas Women’s Songwriter Festival
Texas Women Songwriters Festival In this episode of the Indiefusion Podcast, Tom sits down with singer-songwriter Brandy Zdan live at the Texas Women’s…
Not Nashville ApprovedSabrina Rose Duvall | Music, Resilience & Her Debut Album So Far
On this episode of the Live & Amplified Indiefusion Podcast, host Tom Kwiat sits down with singer-songwriter Sabrina Rose Duvall. From growing up in New Jersey…
Not Nashville Approved🎙️ Boys Only Episode | Inside Roswell’s Music Scene, UFO Hotels & Wild Stories | Indiefusion Podcast
It’s a Boys Only sit-down on The Indiefusion Podcast! Join us as we dive into wild Roswell hotel stories, the reality of playing shows in New Mexico, and the…
Not Nashville ApprovedAlex Kolo on New Single “Smile More,” Music Journey & Finding Her Sound
We’re back with another Live & Amplified podcast episode, this time featuring rising artist Alex Kolo! 🌟 Alex joins us to talk about her brand new single…
Not Nashville ApprovedMusical Outlaw Showcase | Live at Gracie’s in Bastrop, TX
Musical Outlaw Showcase | Live at Gracie’s in Bastrop, TXThe Musical Outlaw Showcase is back—this time from Bastrop, TX at Gracie’s! 🎤✨In this episode, we…
Not Nashville ApprovedMary Charlotte Young | Indie Roots, New Music & Life on the Road
In this episode of The Indie Fusion Podcast, Tom sits down with singer-songwriter Mary Charlotte Young to talk about her brand-new album The Wimberley Flood…
Not Nashville ApprovedDavid Tribble | Finding Beauty in Imperfection, Life on the Road & Songwriting from the Soul
David Tribble | Finding Beauty in Imperfection, Life on the Road & Songwriting from the Soul In this heartfelt episode of The Indie Fusion Podcast, we sit down…
Not Nashville ApprovedTrick Myers | Keeping Austin Authentic, New Mexico Roots & Road Warrior Wisdom
Trick Myers | Keeping Austin Authentic, New Mexico Roots & Road Warrior Wisdom In this episode of The Indie Fusion Podcast, we sit down with the legendary…