xxwhy
xxwhy
grandson
xxwhy is a conversation piece centered around grandson’s favorite creatives doing divergent work in spaces of music and activism. We hope that through these conversations his audience can gain perspective of what it is like to be in the shoes of his guests, learn about their ups and downs, what goes on behind the scenes, and how they found their why. We want to end each segment giving the community the tools to pursue whatever it is that they are truly passionate about. xxwhy has proudly partnered with Idobi Radio, HeadCount and Gibson.
Episode 009 [Boonn]
For the XXWHY season finale, who better to talk to than my producer, co-writer, guitarist and mentor the great Kevin Hissink aka Boonn (@iamboon) // Kev plays a key role in every song I make. We discussed making ‘Best Friends’ and ‘blood//water’, finding guitar at an early age, dropping out of school, and who we resist for.
May 24, 2020
51 min
Episode 008 [Morgan Freed]
Up next on XXWHY is Emo Nite cofounder, Ride or Cry creative director, and all around good guy, Morgan Freed (@partywizard) // We talked about addiction, recovery, late blooming in the arts, moving at your own pace, and unconventional paths to finding your why! Good times, good peoples.
May 23, 2020
59 min
Episode 007 [Zero 9:36]
I sat down with up and coming alternative artist Zero 9:36, where we talked about writing music to deal with trauma, switching from making rap to making rock, staying loyal to the friends you came up with, and not getting discouraged along the way
May 22, 2020
34 min
Episode 006 [Kevin Lyman]
Kevin Lyman and grandson talk about music, philanthropy, education, practical advice for anyone looking to get into the event planning industry, and running towards the lightning.
May 18, 2020
49 min
Episode 005 [Dereyk Whibley]
Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 and grandson discuss beginnings, the nature of rock, reinvention, addiction, recovery, and the art of doing more and thinking less.
May 4, 2020
47 min
Episode 004 [Phem]
Phem and Grandson discuss their new single "How About Now," supporting women in music and having a purpose.
Apr 20, 2020
44 min
Episode 003 [Dreamers]
Grandson and Nick (DREAMERS) sit down pre-quarantine to discuss their new single "Whole Lotta Love," politics and having no plan B.
Apr 20, 2020
52 min
Episode 002 [Whethan]
Fresh off the release of their new single, "All In My Head," Whethan and grandson sit down.
Mar 17, 2020
47 min
Episode 001 [K.Flay]
grandson sits down with K.Flay to discuss artist collaboration and how their new single, "Peaches," was born.
Mar 17, 2020
58 min