Jonah Nilsson is the frontman and keyboardist of Dirty Loops, the genre-defying Swedish trio known for their virtuosic musicianship and innovative takes on pop, funk, and jazz.We explore Jonah’s journey in music, from the beginning to the formation of Dirty Loops, to working with music legends like Quincy Jones.

Jonah shares insights into the band’s creative process, their rise to fame, and the story of how they carved out a unique niche in the global music scene. As Scandinavian artists, we dive into why the region continues to punch above its weight in producing world-class talent, examining how culture, education, and community foster a thriving music scene.

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Dirty Loops interview, Jonah Nilsson, Quincy Jones, Jacob Collier, Anomalie, Louis Cole, Scandinavian music, music industry insights, Dirty Loops’ origin story, Scandinavian musicians, funk jazz fusion

Andy Timmons is legendary guitarist known for his soulful playing and technical mastery. We explore Andy’s journey in the music industry, from his early days as a session musician to his rocking days as a Danger Danger member, to his success as a solo artist. He shares invaluable advice for young musicians, emphasizing the importance of staying true to your unique voice and believing in your art, even when trends shift.

We also dive deep into the state of the guitar in modern music. Is the guitar solo truly dead, or has the instrument evolved into something new? Andy shares his take, explaining why he believes the guitar is far from fading. Plus, we break down the rise of “GuitarTok” — the phenomenon of guitarists reaching massive audiences through TikTok and social media.

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Andy Timmons interview, guitar solo debate, GuitarTok, TikTok guitarists, guitar in pop music, music industry insights, young musicians advice, self-belief in music, staying true to your sound.

Ray Heffernan is an Irish singer-songwriter. Together we dig into the craft of songwriting and the challenges songwriters face in today’s industry, where many feel undervalued and exploited by an outdated business model.

Ray shares the story behind his infamous encounter with Robbie Williams and the creation of the hit song Angels, discussing why he wasn’t credited as a writer and what this says about the state of the music business. We also debate the MVP of a hit song: is it the writer who crafts the lyrics and melody, the artist who brings the song to life, or the promoter who ensures it reaches the masses?

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Songwriting, Robbie Williams Angels controversy, songwriter credit disputes, music publishing, music industry challenges, max martin, irish