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Season 2

BONUS Re-release: Top 5 tips to launch your Patreon ft Rebecca Loebe
Dec. 8, 2021

BONUS Re-release: Top 5 tips to launch your Patreon ft Rebecca Loebe

Have you been thinking about starting a Patreon but aren't sure how to go about it? Scared no one will sign up? In this episode we revisit a conversation with independent artist Rebecca Loebe who was so successful at launching, Patreon even wrote an arti...
BONUS Re-release: Why I left a major label to become independent ft. Gretchen Peters
Nov. 24, 2021

BONUS Re-release: Why I left a major label to become independent ft. Gretchen Peters

As the new season of the podcast is being prepped and recorded, here's a little bonus from the archives - recorded in 2019 with Gretchen Peters.    To view the photo I mention in the episode - you can check it out on instagram @iamsteviemanns.   I also m...
"Making Queer Pop Music" ft. Aaron Is Your Friend
June 23, 2021

"Making Queer Pop Music" ft. Aaron Is Your Friend

Today, as we continue to celebrate Pride month my guest is Aaron Is Your Friend. Aaron is Your Friend is the project of LA-based singer, songwriter and producer Aaron Lindenberg. Aaron and I met on the New York scene a couple of years ago at a Sofar Soun...
"From Broadway to Songwriting" ft. J.Breckenridge
June 16, 2021

"From Broadway to Songwriting" ft. J.Breckenridge

Josh Breckenridge, is perhaps better known for his Broadway accolades, most recently starring in Come From Away. During the Broadway closure as a result of the pandemic J. wasted no time in writing and producing his debut album "Monotony" with producer J...
"Redefining Expectations as a Queer, Afro-Latina Vocalist" ft. Sharisse Fransisco
June 9, 2021

"Redefining Expectations as a Queer, Afro-Latina Vocalist" ft. Sharisse Fransisco

Continuing our artist profiles for #Pride, today's guest is Sharisse Fransisco. She is a Queer, Afro-Latina  singer-songwriter and Vocalist, she performs as herself but also as the lead vocalist for the all-female punk soul band Top Queens. She deeply be...
"Being A Social Justice Songwriter" ft. Crys Matthews
June 2, 2021

"Being A Social Justice Songwriter" ft. Crys Matthews

Have you ever wondered how to write social justice songs? How to get over your discomfort? In this episode, I am discussing social justice songwriting with my guest, D.C. based social justice songwriter Crys Matthews. Already hailed as “the next Woody Gu...
"How to Boost Your Social Media Presence" ft. Gabe Ekemezie
May 26, 2021

"How to Boost Your Social Media Presence" ft. Gabe Ekemezie

Have you ever thought about whether you're "doing it right" with social medial? Or why is social media SO important for musicians and anyone with a brand, which social media platform is right for you; and how can you optimize your social media and build ...
"Creating Iconic Images" ft. Music Photographer Shervin Lainez
May 12, 2021

"Creating Iconic Images" ft. Music Photographer Shervin Lainez

Shervin made his name as a portrait music photographer on the New York music scene over the last decade and has become one of the most sought after photographers in the industry. Having started with no formal photography training, he worked his way up th...
"How to deal with Self-Doubt & Rejection" ft. music coach Lisa McEwen
May 5, 2021

"How to deal with Self-Doubt & Rejection" ft. music coach Lisa McEwen

In today’s episode I am chatting with songwriter and mindfulness coach, Lisa McEwen. Lisa is originally from Canada and made her way down to Nashville and  had success signing with BMG as a staff writer, penning songs for major labels and artists and is ...
"Finding My Strength and Resilience" ft. Jarreau Williams
April 7, 2021

"Finding My Strength and Resilience" ft. Jarreau Williams

Around the DMV, Jarreau (juh-ROW) Williams is known as the "man with the golden pipes.” The Alexandria, VA native and 8x Wammie nominated and 3x Wammie winner  is a consummate showman and charismatic front-man. Jarreau’s professional credits include back...
Exclusive Music Video Premiere "At Work" ft Kaylyn Marie
March 17, 2021

Exclusive Music Video Premiere "At Work" ft Kaylyn Marie

In this episode, I chat with Kaylyn Marie, one of my best friends and one of the best musicians I've ever seen. Kaylyn is a singer-songwriter-guitarist, bandleader, and actress with over 16 years of performing experience from national TV to local venues....
"Embracing my Kenyan roots in my artist persona" ft. Esbalu
March 10, 2021

"Embracing my Kenyan roots in my artist persona" ft. Esbalu

In this episode Stevie sits down with artist Esabalu (Es-a-BA-lu) to take a visual look at her video Wildfire. You should check out the video for Wildfire here and come back to listen to the episode: https://youtu.be/9dnjUCdM21E  You can also watch the f...
"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...