Episodes

  • 11. Neva Upton
    Apr 9 2025

    In this episode of New Song, Neva Upton, an 18-year-old musician from Boulder, CO, discusses the wide range of genres and artists that inspire her. She finds inspiration everywhere: in alternative artists, pop songs, and even her high school English class. Through her original songs, Neva unpacks how music can capture a moment, a feeling, or a memory.


    Hosted and produced by Amiya Vashi.


    Engineered by George Figgs.


    This podcast is brought to you by KGNU Community Radio.


    Find out more about New Song at KGNU.org.


    Follow us on Instagram at @newsong_kgnu.

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    37 mins
  • 10. TEMPO by Roots Music Project
    Feb 12 2025

    This episode of New Song takes on a new format. Rather than inviting one artist to play and discuss their music, New Song welcomes Jesse Ogle and Marina Eve from Roots Music Project to talk about the Boulder music industry and their new TEMPO program, designed to help youth musicians thrive.


    Hosted and produced by Amiya Vashi.


    Engineered by George Figgs.


    This podcast is brought to you by KGNU Community Radio.


    Find out more about New Song at KGNU.org.


    Follow us on Instagram at @newsong_kgnu.

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    27 mins
  • 9. Chloe Ridgeview
    Dec 31 2024

    In this episode of New Song, Chloe Ridgeview joins the KGNU Studio to showcase her deeply personal songwriting and unique chord arrangements on her primary instrument, the guitar. Through discussion of her background in music and the performance of three original songs, Chloe explores how growing out of childhood and into new experiences has influenced the music she creates today.


    Hosted and produced by Amiya Vashi.


    Engineered by George Figgs.


    This podcast is brought to you by KGNU Community Radio.


    Find out more about New Song at KGNU.org.


    Follow us on Instagram at @newsong_kgnu.

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    29 mins
  • 8. Stryder Jones
    Nov 30 2024

    Rapper, producer, and songwriter Stryder Jones joins the KGNU Boulder Studio in this episode of New Song, showcasing his many musical abilities. Through the performance of three diverse original songs, Stryder explores how his life experiences have shaped his sound and fostered his love of production and constant creation.


    Hosted and produced by Amiya Vashi.


    Engineered by George Figgs.


    This podcast is brought to you by KGNU Community Radio.


    Find out more about New Song at KGNU.org.


    Follow us on Instagram at @newsong_kgnu.

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    35 mins
  • 7. Ella Seng
    Oct 31 2024

    In this episode of New Song, Ella Seng joins the KGNU Boulder Studio to showcase her intricate piano composition and Lizzy McAlpine-esque writing style. Through the performance of several original songs, Ella explores how her own experiences have influenced her sound and the artist that she is today.


    Hosted and produced by Amiya Vashi.


    Engineered by George Figgs.


    This podcast is brought to you by KGNU Community Radio.


    Find out more about New Song at KGNU.org.


    Follow us on Instagram at @newsong_kgnu.

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    27 mins
  • 6. Melody
    Sep 27 2024

    Hailing from Thailand, the second artist with the name Melody on New Song dives into the complexities of songwriting throughout her teen years and the musical journey she has gone on. Taking influence from many sources, Melody discusses her love of Taylor Swift and musical theater, revealing snippets of an exciting long-term project in this sixth episode.


    Hosted and produced by Amiya Vashi.


    Engineered by George Figgs.


    This podcast is brought to you by KGNU Community Radio.


    Find out more about New Song at KGNU.org.


    Follow us on Instagram at @newsong_kgnu

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    27 mins
  • 5. Shane Gabriel
    Aug 7 2024

    With influences like Noah Kahan, artist Shane Gabriel explores the nuances of the indie-folk genre and examines the aspects of his life that have shaped him into the songwriter he is today. In this episode of New Song Shane also looks ahead to his future, considering the role music will play in his life as high school comes to an end.


    Hosted and produced by Amiya Vashi.


    Engineered by George Figgs.


    This podcast is brought to you by KGNU Community Radio.


    Find out more about New Song at KGNU.org.


    Follow us on Instagram at @newsong_kgnu

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    25 mins
  • 4. Addie Uhl
    Jul 10 2024

    Indie-folk artist Addie Uhl dives into the role of music in her life as she has grown up and opened many new doors in the fourth episode of New Song. Through the performance of several original songs, Addie discusses how music has fit into her life as she has transitioned into her new normal as a college freshman, and how her music has evolved with her.


    Hosted and produced by Amiya Vashi.


    Engineered by George Figgs.


    This podcast is brought to you by KGNU Community Radio.


    Find out more about New Song at KGNU.org.


    Follow us on Instagram at @newsong_kgnu.


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    26 mins