Brad Cooney Podcast

Singing sensation "Divighn" from season 27 of "The Voice" stopped by the show and talked about his amazing blind audition, and his battle round victory against Dimitrius Graham.Divighn picked icon Michael Buble' to be his coach. In this podcast he shares his thoughts on the blind audition experience and his amazing battle round victory, and much more!Support the show

The kid who used to freestyle on the bus going to elementary school is 30 now. APtheG doesn’t freestyle anymore. He writes and produces his songs, and with more than 30 songs out, now he’s taking his shot at the music place.He’s coming out with “762,” a hard-charging hip-hop ode to a gun, his history and his ambition. Like most of his music, the song is a story with bits and pieces of his life in it. “It was a lot of people talking about different guns. Other people were talking about the switches for the Glocks, and I was like, ‘I can’t get my hands on those because it’s illegal.’”The switches allow a handgun to become fully automatic. But APtheG had a Draco, a semi-auto that fires the AK 47’s 7.62x39 mm cartridge. Hence, the name of the song, “762.”Support the show

Jessica Tarlov joined the show and shared her thoughts on the current situation in American politics. Topics included, DOGE, Trump overreach, tariffs, constitutional issues, and much more. Have a listen!Support the show

The Vice Chair of the Mississippi Democrat Party talks about both local and national politics. Topic range from local state (Mississippi) elections and ideas, fundraising, and also national politics. Support the show

Lyrical Chris, the creator of the groundbreaking 5D Rap genre, has just released "Level 5," a track brimming with positivity and high vibrations. The song introduces listeners to a mental and emotional state of being designed to empower and uplift.When asked about the inspiration for “Level 5,” Lyrical Chris explained, "The idea for the five... it came from my new genre, 5D Rap. It's about being in the fifth dimension, a space of peace and good vibes, where you affirm to yourself that 'I'm never tired. I'm loving the times.' I wanted to create a song that connects people to that heavenly feeling right here on Earth. It’s a song for everyone, no matter who you are, that helps you connect to a higher frequency.”Support the show

Flow $tro’s tracks usually have something to talk about, and the subject of his newest song, “Steppin,” featuring Skooly from Rich Kidz, is about the beauty of a woman.“It’s basically about a female, like I liked the way a female dresses, or like the way she carries herself, the way she puts her clothes on, wearing heels, or switching up out of the heels — steppin’ like that.”The beat in “Steppin” is slow and dreamy, the melody soft, the vibe like a ballad, even where the lyrics get explicit.Girl you like this liquor got me on you badYou know how good you look but you never bragShe ain’t got no make up onBaby girl don’t need a mask$tro listened to Skooly’s music when he was first starting out.Support the show

Britton Moore got a 4 chair turn for his performance on "The Voice" season 27. He sang Coldplay's, "Yellow" which had the chairs spinning quickly. Moore joined the show and talked about his performance, and the thinking behind picking rock legend Adam Levine to be his mentor and coach. Have a listen!Support the show

Guitarist Al Anderson has recorded and toured with Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and also performed with Bunny Wailer.“That’s what makes us different from the tribute bands and imitators,” said Al.Al and band performed an eight-song, Unplugged Concert for the Sugarshack Music Channel on YouTube - the improvisational acoustic version of the songs from legendary catalog, including newly recorded material from The Original Wailers feat. Al Anderson.The band’s rendition of Bob Marley and The Wailers “Redemption Song,” is the first video to be released from the concert on the Sugarshack Music Channel.“There is something special about “Redemption Song,’” Al said.The version performed by The Original Wailers is more than seven minutes, beginning with almost a minute of solo guitar intro played by Al.Support the show

They say that if you get knocked down in life, get up, brush yourself off, and try again. This is exactly what Iris Herrera did. Last season on "The Voice" she didn't get the result that she was hoping for when no chairs turned for her for her blind audition. She didn't let that deter her, so she went back home and she worked really hard, using the advice and tips that the judges gave to her.Here comes season 27, and Iris is back. This time she came prepared, and like a well oiled machine she hit the ground running and stuck the landing. Iris sang "You Are My Sunshine" a classic song, but she slowed down the tempo and using the advice of the coached from last season, she made the song her own, which turned out to be a powerful and extremely impressive performance. Support the show

South Florida-based singer-songwriter Leah Dibut begins 2025 with a powerful new chapter in her career, releasing her latest single, “Thank You.” Blending her signature mix of pop and R&B with raw emotion and storytelling, Dibut’s new track delivers an empowering message of resilience and self-love.“‘Thank You’ came from a very personal place,” Leah shared. “I went through a moment in my life where I felt impacted by someone in a way that shook me, and I knew I needed to write this song for myself. That purpose really comes through in the lyrics.”Support the show

“I Know U Know” is a wonderful listening experience simply for the rich, beautiful, agile voice of ECHASL, a young woman from China, and the music. The track is at once a debut for her, a tease for the album, Little Black Sheep, and an intro to her wonderfully exotic mix of musical cultures and instruments.“I Know U Know” is also a protest song.“It’s against all types of discrimination, like sexism and racism. It’s based on a real historical story,” she said. The story is about the first Chinese woman recorded as having landed in the United states.“But she was tricked, and she was sold to a circus in the United States, and, just like all the other animals, she was a show there. People would pay 10 cents for a ticket to see this yellow-skinned girl. This is the story that inspired me to write this song.”Support the show

The Reckless is excited to share their newest EP, Who Are You, after a string of singles over the past few years. The titular track “Who Are You” is a powerhouse debut of their evolved sound and welcomes listeners to a new era of The Reckless.Since its debut, the band has undergone a complete sound evolution. The Reckless began during the pandemic as a one-man show by frontman Fritz Fayman. Joined by talented musicians who shared his vision, Fayman soon welcomed bassist Michael Kennedy, who would become a mainstay member. During this period, the band released one EP, The Get in a Fight EP, while trying to strike harmony with fleeting band members. Soon after, they encountered Riku Myllykoski, who joined the group on drums. Within months, John Kelly joined on guitar to complete the group.“Our sound has become more advanced with our current crew,” shares Fritz Fayman. “Everyone is doing more to the song—it’s not just me writing everything. Everyone is doing their parts, which allows for a blending of our styles

“We Were Golden,” written and recorded this year, is classic, as-good-as-it-gets 1960s California beach rock. It is many other things, also, including a yet-to-be golden oldie.It is oldie gold alright, but melted down, re-refined and crafted into something brand new. Mike Mahoney, a California native, lived that time and, with his co-writer and producer David Blackburn, wrote it into the song. The track was released under Mike’s band name, Mikey’s In The Mustang. “I wanted to write a tribute song to Brian Wilson for all the inspiration gave us,” he said. “Not so much the cars and the surf songs but for the romanticism of being young – the true ‘California Sound.’”Support the show

International R&B artist Will Preston invites listeners to explore a deeper facet of love in his latest single, “Merry Go Round.” With 20 years of singing and performing under his belt, Will welcomes fans all over the world to a new chapter of his career.2024 is the year of Will Preston. From launching his first clothing label, My Best Interest Apparel, to releasing his new single, Will has taken personal setbacks as an opportunity to work even harder this year. At the beginning of 2024, Will unexpectedly lost his father, who was a devoted supporter of Will’s career. “It was ammunition to keep me going. My father would’ve been proud of what I’ve accomplished this year,” shares Will Preston. Now, approaching the tail-end of 2024, Will is excited to share his latest release, the single “Merry Go Round.”Support the show

No More Lonely Christmas, the new album from ALYA, which was just dropped, is a fulfilment of the artist’s Christmas wish, embodied in the track that provides the name for the album.The eight tracks feature ALYA’s versions of three classics, including a collaboration with Eric Clapton on “Silent Night,” and five original songs, including the title track, a fast, fun, hand-clapping, jazzy, pop love song.“We wanted to create something that would be an updated version of Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You,’ which is a song I really love, a Christmas classic, but we felt like it’s time for something new, fresh, cool, and ‘No More Lonely Christmas’ is the song that came out of the thought.”Where Mariah’s song is a wish for a certain someone, ALYA’s song is the wish come true: I waited since foreverand now that we’re togetherI feel the holiday cheerCuz I’ll never be alone on Christmas“It was very fun to record,” she said. “There is a lot going on in the track.”Piano, horns, clapping, drums all combine

SHYE, THE RUNNER UP 2ND PLACE WINNER OF SEASON 26 OF "THE VOICE" RETURNS TO THE BRAD COONEY PODCAST SHOW AND TALKS ABOUT HER AMAZING JOURNEY, FUTURE PLANS AND MORE!Support the show

Portland, Oregon – Loraine, the multifaceted singer-songwriter originally from the Netherlands and raised in Belgium, is set to captivate audiences with her enchanting new single, "Magic Man," available now. The track is a potent preview of her upcoming EP, Power From Love, slated for release on January 3rd, 2025. Known for her unique blend of soulful electronic pop, Loraine’s latest release offers a magical journey into the power of creation and self-transformation."Magic Man" is a reflection of Loraine’s deep belief in the power to manifest and create one’s own reality. "It's about magic," she shares. "We can create our own life. We can create our own world. We have the power to do that." The song was born out of inspiration from Loraine's time as a nanny for four young girls who loved fairies and magical worlds, combining this with her musical influences at the time. The result is an uplifting track that blends fantasy with a grounded yet whimsical message.

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Electro, like a lot of music, can make you want to sing along, or play the steering-wheel drum, or get a body part moving, but it generally works by first taking over your head and holding it still for the coming bombardment of sound.So it is with “Culmination,” the sixth track this year, releasing on November 24, from Mundane Miracle.“Listening to electronic music is like an explosion in your brain, with all these crazy things going on,” he said. “It just really sets your brain off.”“I think, with all my songs, it’s kind of like a flow of consciousness,” he said. “It is trying to put out different sounds, and once I have a little base, then I try out different elements, listening repetitively to the song trying different elements.”Mundane Miracle, is starting to put out the music that he has wanted to make since 2010, when he first heard Matthew Dear’s “I Can’t Feel.”“Culmination” is somewhat different from the five other songs he has put out so far.Support the show

Kelsey Dodd, at just 17, is no newcomer to music. Since age five, Kelsey has been on a steady journey fueled by her passion for singing and the performing arts. From vocal lessons across genres and styles, to musical theater, and training on piano, ukulele, and (a recent dabble in) guitar, she’s set to release her debut EP, “Forever Evergreen.” Originally planned as a holiday project of reimagined Christmas classics, Kelsey shares that during the process of selecting songs, she became inspired to create an original track that captures her deep, imaginative connection to the colors, emotions, and memories of the holidays and family. Based in Saratoga, New York, Kelsey brings a vibrant blend of musical influences to her work, from contemporary pop, soul, jazz, and classical sounds. She’s drawn inspiration from greats like Barbara Streisand and Ella Fitzgerald to contemporary artists like Adele and Kelly Clarkson, for her ability to sing powerfully, and convey deep emotion through her voice. Kelsey shares that h