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Episodes

"Creating My Signature Solo Sound" ft. Kyle Lacy
March 3, 2021

"Creating My Signature Solo Sound" ft. Kyle Lacy

For the first episode of a brand new season of TNSA, Stevie kicks it all off with inimitable rockabilly musician, Kyle Lacy. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia but now an NYC transplant, Kyle's unmistakable sound and energy will have you chair-dancing at t...
This Next Song's About Season 2 Trailer
Feb. 8, 2021

This Next Song's About Season 2 Trailer

Stevie Manns, musician and host, talks with some of most exciting songwriters and music experts to take a closer look behind the scenes of the music industry. Think SongExploder meets Tiny Desk! Season 2 launches March 3rd 2021, subscribe now and check o...
"Writing Up A Storm" Ft. Jacob McCurdy
Sept. 9, 2020

"Writing Up A Storm" Ft. Jacob McCurdy

Mustachioed Mainer, Jacob McCurdy, blends Folk, Rock, and Roots into his very own brand of Indie-Americana. Love, heartbreak, joy, and the perfect moment; all pitched against the lush backdrop of honest harmony. On July 24th, McCurdy released For the Wee...
"The Night You Wrote That Song: The Songs of Mickey Newbury" Ft. Gretchen Peters
Aug. 19, 2020

"The Night You Wrote That Song: The Songs of Mickey Newbury" Ft. Gretchen Peters

Gretchen Peters joins us once again on the show to talk about her new album... For two decades, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville’s most beloved and respected artists. “If Peters never delivers another tune as achingly beautiful as ‘On A Bus To S...
"Producing an Album From New York City to the Rocky Mountains" ft. Megan Burtt
Aug. 12, 2020

"Producing an Album From New York City to the Rocky Mountains" ft. Megan Burtt

Rocky Mountain raised, and international touring artist, Megan Burtt is a decorated performing songwriter. Since her sophomore release “The Bargain”, she has performed at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater, been featured with the Colorado Symphony Orc...
Virtual 'In The Round' series with Rockwood Music Hall ft. Megan Burtt, Ben Grace and Wild Whispers
Aug. 5, 2020

Virtual 'In The Round' series with Rockwood Music Hall ft. Megan Burtt, Ben Grace and Wild Whispers

NYAC teamed up with New York's famous venue Rockwood Music Hall to put on our first virtual "In The Round" series. Our artists include... Ben Grace: Now based in San Diego, but born and raised in Sydney, Ben’s exodus from the beliefs and structures of hi...
"Far From Home" Ft. Aubrie Sellers
July 22, 2020

"Far From Home" Ft. Aubrie Sellers

Aubrie Sellers released Far From Home - the follow up to her critically acclaimed album New City Blues - in February 2020. Rolling Stone called the record “halting and poignant” and Paste Magazine says ”she’s an honest storyteller with a singular person...
"Planning Ahead" ft. CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger
July 8, 2020

"Planning Ahead" ft. CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger

Jill Schlesinger joins Steph to demystify the current economic situation and will seek to provide some practical advice to help. Join us live on Facebook to watch these lockdown podcasts as they happen, Wednesday nights at 8PM EST on our facebook page:...
BOOK CLUB Ft. Untamed by Glennon Doyle with Erica Swindell, Common Jack & Kaylyn Marie
July 1, 2020

BOOK CLUB Ft. Untamed by Glennon Doyle with Erica Swindell, Common Jack & Kaylyn Marie

JUNE BOOK CLUB! Our second installment of Book Club featuring Glennon Doyle's runaway best-selling book "Untamed" Join us live on Facebook to watch these lockdown podcasts as they happen, Wednesday nights at 8PM EST on our facebook page: https://www.fa...
"Share The Mic" Ft Mishti, Kofy Brown, Be Steadwell, Akie Bermiss
June 24, 2020

"Share The Mic" Ft Mishti, Kofy Brown, Be Steadwell, Akie Bermiss

This special episode is dedicated to showcasing our POC artist community, Steph will be taking a step back behind the scenes while our guest host, NYAC alum Mishti, takes the hot seat inviting our artist guests to share some songs and their experiences w...
"Nashville, Creating During Lockdown" Ft. Sonia Leigh
June 17, 2020

"Nashville, Creating During Lockdown" Ft. Sonia Leigh

Sonia Leigh joins Steph live from Nashville to talk about creating music during lockdown in Music City. Join in the conversation on the live podcast Wednesday nights at 8PM EST on our facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/Newyorkartistscollective So...
"Art That Serves" Ft. Matt Butler
June 10, 2020

"Art That Serves" Ft. Matt Butler

Our good friend Matt Butler joins us to discuss the mission for his music and how serving others gives both him and his art a purpose through his non-profit the Just One Foundation, and he plays his song 'Just One'. Redemption and hope through song sums...
”Your Music As a Business” ft. Eli Lev
June 3, 2020

”Your Music As a Business” ft. Eli Lev

Continuing our live podcast series, rising singer-songwriter and global citizen Eli Lev joins us to talk about being a musician-entrepreneur and how he has taken his show on the virtual road with all of the systems he already had in place before lockdown...
"Serving My Community under lockdown" ft. Heather Mae
May 26, 2020

"Serving My Community under lockdown" ft. Heather Mae

Continuing our live podcast series, Heather Mae will join us to talk about how she’s been serving her community during this crisis. The last time we spoke just before the start of lockdown she said “right now, I’ve got to get to work. My community needs ...
Cocktail Hour ft Lake Street Dive's Akie Bermiss
May 20, 2020

Cocktail Hour ft Lake Street Dive's Akie Bermiss

Last week, my friend Akie Bermiss joined me for cocktail hour to regale me with songs and stories and plan our next nerd endeavour together! A good time was had by all! Akie Bermiss with his affable disposition, glasses, and healthy do of cascading drea...
"Mental Health: Coping Techniques for a Pandemic" ft. NYC Psychotherapist Eve Blatt
May 13, 2020

"Mental Health: Coping Techniques for a Pandemic" ft. NYC Psychotherapist Eve Blatt

"This Next One's About" Lockdown Edition! In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, I invited Psychotherapist Eve Blatt to talk about how this crisis has been impacting our mental health and we talked about some things we can do to look after ourselves...
Book Club "The Art of Asking" By Amanda Palmer ft Ben Grace, Erica Swindell & Megan Leigh
May 6, 2020

Book Club "The Art of Asking" By Amanda Palmer ft Ben Grace, Erica Swindell & Megan Leigh

"This Next One's About" Lockdown edition, we bring you our very own Book Club! We were very excited to discuss this book, not a new book by any means, but very topical for the times we're living in. Amanda Palmer. Rock star, crowdfunding pioneer, and TED...
"How to grow your online fanbase" Ft. Michael Walker
April 29, 2020

"How to grow your online fanbase" Ft. Michael Walker

"This Next One's About" is going live to Facebook weekly on Wednesday nights at 8PM EST on our Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/Newyorkartistscollective Last week, Michael Walker from Modern Musician talks to us about how to grow your online fanb...
"Dealing with a tornado and a pandemic in Nashville" ft. Sasha McVeigh
April 22, 2020

"Dealing with a tornado and a pandemic in Nashville" ft. Sasha McVeigh

During lockdown we have been taking the podcasts LIVE TO FACEBOOK to talk to artists and people in the industry as we all cope with this pandemic. Sasha McVeigh joins us live to talk about the effect on the music community of the devastating tornado in ...
NYAC LIVE Concert on Stageit - ft Carli Naff, Matt Butler, Jess McAvoy, Erica Swindell
April 15, 2020

NYAC LIVE Concert on Stageit - ft Carli Naff, Matt Butler, Jess McAvoy, Erica Swindell

During the COVID Pandemic musicians everywhere have been taking their shows online as their livelihoods have been obliterated by quarantine. Uncancelled Music Festival brought together venues and artists all over the country to bring music to fans and ra...
"FacebookLive Shows, How I made enough money to pay rent during lockdown" Ft. Justin Trawick
April 8, 2020

"FacebookLive Shows, How I made enough money to pay rent during lockdown" Ft. Justin Trawick

During Lockdown for the month of April we are taking the podcast live to Facebook to bring you hints and tips about how to survive as an artist during this crisis. We will be hearing from some great artists who are pivoting to reach new fans and try to m...
"Defying beauty standards in the Music Industry" ft. Heather Mae
April 1, 2020

"Defying beauty standards in the Music Industry" ft. Heather Mae

Beauty standards in the music industry, being a fat, femme queer, Heather Mae tells us how her openness has garnered her a loyal fanbase and how she is coping with the Coronavirus crisis that is affecting the livelihoods of musicians everywhere... Unfaze...
"How I raised $150k on Kickstarter to buy my album back from my label" ft. Liz Longley
March 11, 2020

"How I raised $150k on Kickstarter to buy my album back from my label" ft. Liz Longley

Liz has given us access to an exclusive Making Of video of her brand new single 'Get To Know Someone', only for NYAC listener. Click here to access: http://bit.ly/2qOI0Qf  Best known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Liz Longley is an accomplished s...
"Touring with the Eagles and being an independent artist" ft. Erica Swindell
Feb. 26, 2020

"Touring with the Eagles and being an independent artist" ft. Erica Swindell

Erica Swindell is a Brooklyn based actor, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. A native Texan, her introduction to the music world began at the age of 3 through classical violin. She joined her first Country band as a fiddle player and vocalist at the ...