shesaid.so LA Radio on Dublab: Gemma Lacey

For this month's shesaid.so LA radio at Dublab Elyn Kazarian's guest will be Gemma Lacey.

Gemma Lacey is a UK-born writer and journalist currently based in LA. She has written for print and online publications since 2003 and specializes in one-on-one artist profiles. Her focus is always to celebrate the sense of wonder and connections that arts and culture provide us all and showcase it to a broader audience.

Since 2013 she's been an editor and contributor at PUSS PUSS Magazine and is currently executive editor at MARVIN Magazine, founded by Marvin Jarrettt founder of Nylon and Raygun magazines.

Some of her favourite interviews to date include Cat Power, Eartheater, and  Thundercat. She's also working on a book," "Everything I've Learned Talking to Artists for Over 20 Years" and is currently working on a publishing deal.

Also, be sure to tune in for Elyn’s music selections.

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shesaid.so LA Radio on Dublab: Heather LaRose

For this month's shesaid.so LA radio at Dublab Elyn Kazarian's guest will be Heather LaRose - the youngest person to win a Songwriter Hall of Fame Award for 2023.

LaRose is a New York born and Los Angeles based alternative pop singer-songwriter who has been featured in Rolling Stone, Forbes, Billboard, iHeart Radio, Songtrust, and more. On guitar, LaRose is sponsored by Gibson and is a past winner of The Great American Song Contest.

Her powerful lyrics helped her carve out her name into the bedrock of the music industry. LaRose’s highly anticipated EP “Party Girl Tears” has already accrued over 3 million streams off the released singles, with multiple features in Rolling Stone, Billboard, and more media.

LaRose has supported The Killers, The 1975, Rachel Platten, Nickelodeon's Drake Bell, etc on tour. Additionally, she has performed at New York Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week, Sundance Film Festival. She has written for artists signed to Sony, Universal, and Columbia.

Also tune for Elyn’s music selections that will include the likes of PIAO, Brandy, Missy Elliott, Noname, Ama Lou and more.

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shesaid.so LA Radio on Dublab: Dana Williams

Dana Williams (left) with host Elyn Kazarian (right) at Dublab Radio (LA).

On the latest LA Radio at Dublab; host Elyn Kazarian invites LA-based singer-songwriter Dana Williams.

Dana is the daughter of legendary guitarist David Williams (Madonna’s “Like A Prayer,” etc.), known for her timeless vocals and guitar, blending jazz, soul and folk into a hypnotic breed of R&B.

Dana gained prominence in 2017 with the single "Honey," leading to a collaboration with Rejjie Snow on "Egyptian Luvr" featuring Aminé and Kaytranada. Her third EP "Thank You For The Memories" arrived in 2020, featuring covers and acoustic renditions of her singles.

Dana shares her musical journey focusing on the role of her family and community in shaping her career while staying authentic in an industry that often encourages otherwise.

We also discuss songwriters' struggles and the necessity of creating more opportunities and behind-the-scenes positions for women and Dana's recently released EP, “Talk Therapy”

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EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS

(0:00:02) - Radio Show Host Introduces Guest Musician

We explore new releases, Dana Williams' new EP, and how her music and lyrics make us feel.

(0:44:42) - Music, College, and Self-Discovery

Pursuing music as a career path, developing writing and music theory.

(1:02:19) - Music Creation and Collaboration Journey

Community and collaboration with other songwriters and producers.

(1:12:10) - Reflections on Fear, Love, and Longing

Exploring family influence, creative synergy, deepening musical passion, and self-care.

(1:20:35) - Songwriting Industry Challenges and Changes

Songwriters' struggles, diminishing residuals, labels' success, master points, and difficulty sustaining creativity are discussed.

(1:40:28) - Women in the Music Industry

Power dynamics in music, creating opportunities, streaming prices, and songwriter compensation.