In today's episode, we're joined by engineer-musician-producer Ryan Howze! We discuss the intersection of music and social politics and creating with a universalist mentality, as well as hopes for changes in inclusivity and diversity within our scene. Ethos Logos Pathos Music   Website ► http://ELPMousiki.com Twitter ► https://twitter.com/ELPMousiki Instagram ► https://instagram.com/ELPMusic Facebook ► http://www.facebook.com/ELPMousiki Ryan would like to dedicate this interview to Angel and Thalia.

This week, we are joined by the band Roy G Biv; this trio shares their musical animus playing in a form cheekily described as "avant-garde funk post-jam.” As the name suggests, this group is about providing sonic color, giving people an emotional ladder up, and experimenting with different forms to create their own unique sound. This is the first full group we've done for a segment and based on this one, surely not our last. Thanks to the band for making time to join us! This interview is dedicated to raising awareness about cystic fibrosis. You can donate at the gofundme link below! https://linktr.ee/roygbivtheband https://gofund.me/48df22aa

Today, rapper and former drag superstar Alexis Mills joins us for an insightful conversation on changing artistic focus, creating art for oneself and storytelling through inviting, exciting, and truthful mediums. We also touch on the particular challenges of finding oneself when questioning your own identity— Alexis' advice? Find your own people. Sometimes water is thicker than blood and there's always a community waiting for you. *A fair disclaimer: the content of this interview has trigger warnings for conversations about sex.* This is Alexis' debut interview, and there's a preview of an unreleased song in the end credits so be sure to stick around! Alexis would like to dedicate this interview to anyone trying to find their own way.

Today, music therapist Caroline West joins us in discussion about the history, practices and lessons of one of clinical psychology's most interesting applications. Anyone who may have wondered why people love music may find it interesting to learn about the scientific applications of music as an indirect way of attaining non-musical goals such as emotional processing and sharpening communication skills, as well as finding joy in the creative process. COVID has, like with many fields, changed the nature of music therapy - but the work continues in earnest. If you're interested in helping out, it can be as simple as donating an instrument— find any local music therapists in your area at: https://www.musictherapy.org/about/find/ Caroline would like to dedicate this interview to increasing advocacy and awareness about the wonderful field of music therapy.

Today, marketing whiz and superparent Liz Colosimo joins us in conversation about the rigors and triumphs of parenting a musician. Her son, Michael DeLano, is one of MiA's most involved artists and surely a rising star within the WNY music scene. In this episode, we talk marketing tips and mental health, as well as the tricky navigation of both. Beyond the morass of mental health awareness and the sometimes empowering, sometimes overwhelming intersection of business, it's depression season and we here at MiA hope you're all hanging tight— you'll always have friends here. Liz would like to dedicate this interview to The Trevor Project https://www.facebook.com/MichaelDeLanoGuitar https://www.twitch.tv/michaeldelanomusic

Hey folks - this week we're joined by previous guest songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Philip Stephen ! We get a status update on how Phil's been keeping busy during the pandemic, and rest assured - the music hasn't stopped. Additionally, we spend a large chunk of the interview talking about binding the threads of our community together. Join us in a brainstorming session on some of the fracture points in our music scene, as well as suggestions on how we can move past division and recognize our common condition as artists and supporters of local music. If you're interested in becoming part of the conversation, check out our WNY Music Industry Alliance or leave a comment with your thoughts on the video! We'd love to hear from you. Check out more from Phil at www.philipsivecz.bandcamp.com or facebook.com/philipstephenmusic

Today, Music is Art Program Coordinator and previous guest Sara Elizabeth joins us in conversation about the work that MiA's Music Industry Alliance is doing, what it's community outreach goals are, as well as ways to get in on the action yourself. Additionally, we get a status update regarding the authoritative online streaming concert series from WNY's Band Together Buffalo. Be sure to support your local community and discover new music with these two programs. Sara would like to dedicate this interview to the broken hearts that move this world.

Today, multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer-songwriter, comedian, and podcaster Cain joins us in conversation. Another densely packed episode, we cover his music and story - but also the memory of Stonewall, toxic masculinity, and forgiveness in the year of 2020.

Executive Director of Music is Art, Tracy Fletcher, joins us for an insightful conversation on how non-musicians are absolutely essential in fostering a unified music community. Additionally, we cover in broad strokes some programs that Music is Art runs outside of our yearly festival, as well as a brief history of the organization. Tracy would like to dedicate this video to the hard-working volunteers, educators, artists, technicians, marketers, venue owners, fans, and straight-jacketed magicians who make this whole thing possible.

Ethnomusicologist and multi-instrumentalist Sally Schaefer joins us for a lively conversation about studying music outside of the American canon, the role of music in culture, as well as lighter fare and her craft.