//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~a21577261ee0f3bc783a7a544bdb7ebfe3e1501d73957dd996802562aa4c8022 Profiles In Music is an hour-long show that aims to introduce new artists and their music through engaging one-on-one interviews. The show provides artists the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss their music, and share their stories. We want to go beyond the music to get to know the artists, their passions, and what inspires them. We believe that music is a vital instrument for social change. We're interested in learning about the artist's process, challenges, goals, and life's ambitions.Profiles In Music airs every Friday at 5:00pm (pacific time) on Citizens.am radio and is broadcasted and archived on our social media platforms, such as YouTube.  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:04:16 +0000 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/50775672-29c5-458d-807f-ffd71c9dcfbd.mp3 Today Sean hosts a conversation with the multi-talented K-Syran, also known as Katrina Syran. Originally a star of stage and screen, Katrina began her musical career late in life, and now lifts her angelic voice to advocate for women’s rights. In this interview, K-Syran tells us about the theater company she trained with in her native Norway and their passion for bringing women forward. This early experience, combined with the shock of moving to Switzerland where women still fight for basic equality, lit a fire in Katrina’s heart to stand up as a voice for females worldwide. She tells us about her favorite playwright, Henrik Ibsen, who made women the heroes of his stories. She describes the various Ibsen characters she has portrayed, and shares stories from filming her movie  Ellida , which is based on Ibsen’s play  Lady from the Sea . Katrina also reveals that she’s involved in a brand-new project that will feature another example of Ibsen’s work!  Sean and Katrina discuss the conserva... Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:10:03 +0000 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/50775672-29c5-458d-807f-ffd71c9dcfbd.mp3 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/8a03ff9b-45be-4d47-89a2-d57f532f4514.mp3 Today we are joined by Amir Higher, an artist who has gained critical acclaim for his ability to craft catchy tunes that mix the genres of pop and EMD. Both a songwriter and a performer, Amir’s two singles “I Am Ready” and “Can’t See You” are blowing up on YouTube and music streaming platforms. Two of Amir's original songs were also featured in "Choices," which won the Best Short Film award at Cannes Film Festival.  Sean and Amir begin the interview by discussing the inspiration behind “I Am Ready” and the impact this infectious song has on listeners. Amir talks about a deal that fell through with a record label in America, and how he was able to grow his music because of the setback.  Next, Amir describes the process of making the music video for “I Am Ready” and importance of color in the production. He goes on the explain the story behind the “Can’t See You” video and his cartoon rabbit alter-ego. He explains the three different versions of “Can’t See You” and their... Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:23:17 +0000 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/8a03ff9b-45be-4d47-89a2-d57f532f4514.mp3 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/93cd9b9c-08d8-424d-85f5-a889f494ca25.mp3 Today on Profiles in Music, Sean talks with the fascinating new singer/songwriter Miist. Her story is a dream come true tale for anybody who sings along with the car radio and thinks “You know, I could be a star!” In Miist’s case, she tells us it was a friend who encouraged her to jump into music – without any previous experience or training – and start writing songs and playing piano (by ear) at the ripe old age of 33. Miist humbly admits, “I’m doing something, but I don’t understand how I’m doing it.” After her first music release only a few short months ago, Miist’s career has exploded with millions and millions of streams and views. Her hit song Remember Me Again charted #7 on iTunes in January, and her music is being played on radio stations in multiple countries around the world. A Chinese national, now living in the United States, Miist attributes her unprecedented success to the help she’s found along the way in some surprising places, including from Grammy & Emmy winni... Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:13:54 +0000 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/93cd9b9c-08d8-424d-85f5-a889f494ca25.mp3 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/320cbad4-fc8c-441e-91f5-e18cf988fe3b.mp3 On today’s episode of Profiles In Music, we welcome back the remarkably talented Lily Juls, known offstage as Julie Orlova. Julie's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, passion, and creativity. From her early days as a multi-instrumental music student in Kiev to becoming a voice that echoes across international airwaves, Lily Juls has carved out a space for herself in the music industry that is uniquely her own. This singer, songwriter, and vocal coach has not only captured the hearts of her listeners but has also inspired many with her journey. Julie’s interview is a testament to the importance of loving the music above chasing success … while, of course, finding success along the way. She first talks about the catastrophic event in her life that served as a catalyst to changing the style of her music, then Julie goes on to talk about her single “Perfectly Imperfect” and how the song’s message of being good enough is the encouragement she strives to pass along to her music stu... Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:53:01 +0000 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/320cbad4-fc8c-441e-91f5-e18cf988fe3b.mp3 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/988c44a7-9c17-4ab9-95f4-b8046d4cdc14.mp3 Today’s guest on Profiles in Music is dual US-Canadian citizen Jesse Feder, better known to fans as Edikit. Sean opens the show with glowing introduction of Edikit and his exceptional music, then the artist himself joins us from Florida where he practices his music while being “creepily” watched by his tribe of cats. Attorney by day, musician by night, Edikit begins his interview by talking about why he loves Hip Hop music – and it’s not just because he can’t sing! He explains that his stage name is inspired by the concept of having “etiquette” in his lyrical storytelling – a sense of decorum and holding himself to high standing. Edikit writes songs that don’t demean women, aren’t materialistic, and defy many of the typical formulas of today’s hip hop music. While talking about his early inspirations, Edikit teaches us the musical sub terms of boom bap and jazz-hop, then explains that his music is inspired by his environment, personal life, and the friends he’s made along the w... Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:25:48 +0000 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/988c44a7-9c17-4ab9-95f4-b8046d4cdc14.mp3 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/f2f192fa-97b5-4abd-b6b8-598a0ddcf3e2.mp3 Jon Mullane, a Billboard-charting artist from chilly Nova Scotia, has kept his music hot by staying true to himself and not following trends. Jon joins us in the studio on the day of release for his new album:  California . Jon tells the Profiles in Music audience what it was like to start his career back in the days of studio rentals, before artists could record their own songs at home with personal computer software, and he laughs about how his very first live musical gig was performed in front of a roaring crowd of 15,000 people. Jon talks about his work with the non-profit Give an Hour and their Campaign to Change Direction, which raises awareness about mental health issues and educates citizens to recognize the signs of emotional suffering in others. Jon and Sean swap stories of childhood bullying and discuss the importance of erasing the stigma associated with pursuing mental wellness.      During the hour, we listen to Jon Mullane’s single “Sun in the Summertime”, which was wri... Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:29:21 +0000 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/f2f192fa-97b5-4abd-b6b8-598a0ddcf3e2.mp3 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/f2f192fa-97b5-4abd-b6b8-598a0ddcf3e2.mp3 Jon Mullane, a Billboard-charting artist from chilly Nova Scotia, has kept his music hot by staying true to himself and not following trends. Jon joins us in the studio on the day of release for his new album:  California . Jon tells the Profiles in Music audience what it was like to start his career back in the days of studio rentals, before artists could record their own songs at home with personal computer software, and he laughs about how his very first live musical gig was performed in front of a roaring crowd of 15,000 people. Jon talks about his work with the non-profit Give an Hour and their Campaign to Change Direction, which raises awareness about mental health issues and educates citizens to recognize the signs of emotional suffering in others. Jon and Sean swap stories of childhood bullying and discuss the importance of erasing the stigma associated with pursuing mental wellness.      During the hour, we listen to Jon Mullane’s single “Sun in the Summertime”, which was wri... Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:29:21 +0000 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/f2f192fa-97b5-4abd-b6b8-598a0ddcf3e2.mp3 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/f4905d2d-d3a7-4c13-beba-29457563d7dc.mp3 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:22:24 +0000 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/f4905d2d-d3a7-4c13-beba-29457563d7dc.mp3 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/f4905d2d-d3a7-4c13-beba-29457563d7dc.mp3 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:22:24 +0000 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/f4905d2d-d3a7-4c13-beba-29457563d7dc.mp3 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/098dde26-adee-48ce-b0da-dca406c72ec9.mp3 On today’s Profiles in Music, Sean is joined by UK’s Ralph _____ , the musical mind behind Good Spells. Ralph believes that if a creative person is not being creative, it’s a major step to madness, so he fights his own insanity by creating unique and obscure sounds in his custom-made Airstream studio. We hear the history behind Good Spells, then Sean and Ralph get philosophical about algorithms that make song suggestions and the future of AI music. We listen to Good Spells songs,  Lost Ones ,  Down (feat. Tim Moyo) , and  All the Flames (feat. Tech N9ne) . Other topics include: separating artists’ music from their scandals, the stresses of having a pregnant wife during the height of Covid-19, and how everything is going wrong in the UK. Sun, 15 Jan 2023 02:49:20 +0000 https://downloads.pod.co/80e6c522-3803-49ee-8d40-fdd16bb651b9/098dde26-adee-48ce-b0da-dca406c72ec9.mp3