If you don't know Gretchen Peters, I will bet you definitely know some of her songs. From Independence Day (Martina McBride), Cloud #9 (Bryan Adams), On A Bus To St. Cloud (Trisha Yearwood), Rock Steady (Bonnie Raitt)... the list goes on and on

The One Where We Bonded Over Our Dads - Esabalu

Dec 21st, 2022 26m 56s

As we continue the final season of the podcast, Stevie revisits a discussion with artist Esabalu aka Jenn Mundia (she/her) from Season 2. This episode really resonated with Stevie as they both shared a story about their dads about their respec

The One With The Coolest Nerd I Know - Akie Bermiss

Oct 26th, 2022 23m 24s

In the premier episode of the final season of award nominated podcast This Next Song's About, Stevie throws it back to one of their favourite episodes as we take a trip down memory lane with Akie Bermiss, best known for his work as the keys pla

Reinventing And Redefining Your Artistic Voice ft Joey Dean aka King Vagabond

May 4th, 2022 20m

Have you ever considered reinventing your artist self as a persona? Are you nervous that your fan base won't get it or won't follow your new journey? Joey Dean has thrown caution to the wind in order to do justice to his vision for his latest p

Wrestling With Writer’s Block ft Susan Cattaneo

Mar 30th, 2022 39m 35s

Who doesn't struggle with writer's block? Or changing your writing habits or chord structure? Experience 'second verse hell'?? Susan Cattaneo (she/her) has 20 years as an educator teaching at Berklee College of Music so knows a thing or two abo

Mastering Social Media In A Way That Works For You ft Danielle Ate The Sandwich

Mar 16th, 2022 43m 34s

Danielle Ate The Sandwich (she/her) is something of a social media marvel. Not only is she good at it, but she really enjoys how it can work for her in terms of promoting her music and engaging her fans.Danielle talks to Stevie about some

Considering Career Paths ft Laura Clapp

Mar 2nd, 2022 28m 42s

Are you worried about paying the bills as you move through your music career? Are you thinking about how to about save for a 401k or college for your kids? We don't have to think of a music career as being starving artists until we one day hit

Do you need a coach?? ft Heather Vickery

Feb 16th, 2022 32m 36s

What is all the fuss about coaches? Can they really help you achieve your goals, keep you accountable and move you forward or is it all just a big waste of money?My guest is Heather Vickery (she/her) an award-winning entrepreneur, business own

How to Write A Song A Day ft Jen Edds

Feb 9th, 2022 28m 54s

Indianapolis based singer-songwriter Jen Edds spent most of her music career in a supporting role as the “guitar/mandolin/bass/ukulele player.” Until now...Jen (she/her) set herself a challenge to write a song a day and it has changed

How To Be A Great Collaborator ft. Artist Coach Wendy Parr

Feb 2nd, 2022 50m 4s

Do you want to be asked to co-writing sessions or in someone's band and keep being asked back? It's not as simple as being a good songwriter or musician, it's a little more nuanced than that...Wendy Parr (she/her) is a multi-award-winning song

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This Next Song’s About Season 3 Trailer

Jan 19th, 2022 1m 22s

Season 3 is back in February 2nd 2022 with a brand new array of expert guests to help you as a songwriter develop and hone your craft as an artist.Host, NYC based musician and songwriter Stevie Manns asks the hard questions about being an ar

BONUS Re-release: Top 5 tips to launch your Patreon ft Rebecca Loebe

Dec 8th, 2021 37m 34s

Have you been thinking about starting a Patreon but aren't sure how to go about it? Scared no one will sign up? In this episode we revisit a conversation with independent artist Rebecca Loebe who was so successful at launching, Patreon even wro

BONUS Re-release: Why I left a major label to become independent ft. Gretchen Peters

Nov 24th, 2021 44m 23s

As the new season of the podcast is being prepped and recorded, here's a little bonus from the archives - recorded in 2019 with Gretchen Peters. To view the photo I mention in the episode - you can check it out on instagram @iamsteviemanns.

"Making Queer Pop Music" ft. Aaron Is Your Friend

Jun 23rd, 2021 39m 48s

Today, as we continue to celebrate Pride month my guest is Aaron Is Your Friend. Aaron is Your Friend is the project of LA-based singer, songwriter and producer Aaron Lindenberg. Aaron and I met on the New York scene a couple of years ago at a

"From Broadway to Songwriting" ft. J.Breckenridge

Jun 16th, 2021 32m 24s

Josh Breckenridge, is perhaps better known for his Broadway accolades, most recently starring in Come From Away. During the Broadway closure as a result of the pandemic J. wasted no time in writing and producing his debut album "Monotony" with

"Redefining Expectations as a Queer, Afro-Latina Vocalist" ft. Sharisse Fransisco

Jun 9th, 2021 38m 22s

Continuing our artist profiles for #Pride, today's guest is Sharisse Fransisco. She is a Queer, Afro-Latina singer-songwriter and Vocalist, she performs as herself but also as the lead vocalist for the all-female punk soul band Top Queens. She

"Being A Social Justice Songwriter" ft. Crys Matthews

Jun 2nd, 2021 37m 32s

Have you ever wondered how to write social justice songs? How to get over your discomfort? In this episode, I am discussing social justice songwriting with my guest, D.C. based social justice songwriter Crys Matthews.Already hailed as “the nex

"How to Boost Your Social Media Presence" ft. Gabe Ekemezie

May 26th, 2021 40m 57s

Have you ever thought about whether you're "doing it right" with social medial? Or why is social media SO important for musicians and anyone with a brand, which social media platform is right for you; and how can you optimize your social media

"Creating Iconic Images" ft. Music Photographer Shervin Lainez

May 12th, 2021 42m 3s

Shervin made his name as a portrait music photographer on the New York music scene over the last decade and has become one of the most sought after photographers in the industry. Having started with no formal photography training, he worked his

"How to deal with Self-Doubt & Rejection" ft. music coach Lisa McEwen

May 5th, 2021 36m 38s

In today’s episode I am chatting with songwriter and mindfulness coach, Lisa McEwen. Lisa is originally from Canada and made her way down to Nashville and had success signing with BMG as a staff writer, penning songs for major labels and artis

Producer’s Perspective: Top 5 Tips for heading into the Studio ft. Katie Buchanan

Apr 21st, 2021 47m 5s

Today's episode is a special "Producer's Perspective" episode, part of our new format to help you develop as an artist.I take a look inside the mind of a studio producer to help you get an idea of what you should expect when you’re heading in

"Finding My Strength and Resilience" ft. Jarreau Williams

Apr 7th, 2021 41m 20s

Around the DMV, Jarreau (juh-ROW) Williams is known as the "man with the golden pipes.” The Alexandria, VA native and 8x Wammie nominated and 3x Wammie winner is a consummate showman and charismatic front-man. Jarreau’s professional credits in

Exclusive Music Video Premiere "At Work" ft Kaylyn Marie

Mar 17th, 2021 37m 28s

In this episode, I chat with Kaylyn Marie, one of my best friends and one of the best musicians I've ever seen. Kaylyn is a singer-songwriter-guitarist, bandleader, and actress with over 16 years of performing experience from national TV to loc

”Embracing my Kenyan roots in my artist persona” ft. Esabalu

Mar 10th, 2021 43m 44s

In this episode Stevie sits down with artist Esabalu (Es-a-BA-lu) to take a visual look at her video Wildfire.You should check out the video for Wildfire here and come back to listen to the episode: https://youtu.be/9dnjUCdM21E You can also w

"Creating My Signature Solo Sound" ft. Kyle Lacy

Mar 3rd, 2021 34m 51s

For the first episode of a brand new season of TNSA, Stevie kicks it all off with inimitable rockabilly musician, Kyle Lacy.Originally from Atlanta, Georgia but now an NYC transplant, Kyle's unmistakable sound and energy will have you chair-da