Host David Oyuke sits down with 8 of the second cohort of new and emerging artists for The Launchpad 2025. In this episode, we get to know the lead singer of the band ASAVA, Liam Brocious.

Liam led the alternative rock band, from Canton, Ohio, as they published their Demo EP 'Mantras & Mahjong' in 2024. ASAVA has performed at three of the US’s largest rock & metal music festivals including InkCarceration, Aftershock, and Louder Than Life.

We discuss chasing and finding “the high” as a performer, navigating depression, and sharing a magical moment featuring his wife.

Artist info:

www.asavaband.com

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CQw6qt1rxEUH5aNQnCzta?si=QF0EHTiSRqWUuHHc37GHew

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIirIM7Hy13o74qew3wPyAw

Acknowledgments:

Host, producer and editor - David Oyuke

Intro and outro music - Mike Muema

Videographer - Chris Joecken

Engineers: Avery Appino, Robert Schrembeck.

Special thanks:

Josh Antonuccio

Andie Walla and Team

Rylee Roquemore: Marketing

OHIO MIS Team

Prince Amoa-Mensah: Photographer

Kweku Diaw: Magazine Creative Director

OHIO Music Industry Summit: https://www.ohio.edu/music-industry-summit

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Host David Oyuke sits down with 8 of the second cohort of new and emerging artists for The Launchpad 2025. In this episode, we get to know Joey Aich.

Joey Aich, pronounced H, is a full-time independent hip-hop artist based in Columbus, OH. The Woodmere Village, OH-born emcee is known for his electric stage performances and personal charm.

We discuss his recent recognition by Columbus Underground's reader as the #1 musician in Columbus, the conflict of coming from a suburban background in hip hop’s narrative as well as a sense of responsibility in his lyrics and performances to inspire and further push Columbus hip hop.

Artist info:

www.Joeyaich.com

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LAP3lPQHAnrlyyCUXojFT?si=xUMmQGWnQbK309PwXat-UQ

https://www.youtube.com/joeyaich

Acknowledgments:

Host, producer and editor - David Oyuke

Intro and outro music - Mike Muema

Videographer - Chris Joecken

Engineers: Avery Appino, Robert Schrembeck.

Special thanks:

Josh Antonuccio

Andie Walla and Team

Rylee Roquemore: Marketing

OHIO MIS Team

Prince Amoa-Mensah: Photographer

Kweku Diaw: Magazine Creative Director

OHIO Music Industry Summit: https://www.ohio.edu/music-industry-summit

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Host David Oyuke sits down with 8 of the second cohort of new and emerging artists for The Launchpad 2025. In this episode, we get to know Riley James.

Riley James is an Athens, Ohio, based artist who grew up in the small town of Duncan, Ohio. They started learning the piano at 12 years old and guitar at 16 years old.

We discuss the role of theatre in honing their craft, the influence of The Beatles, Chappell Roan, and David Bowie in their style, as well as the process of working to create a sound unafraid to explore the potency of guttural music.

Artist info:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4a3QjZtD3AFMJiZzvw2JQH?si=MZzQcuk5QvOtK19_-GunIQ

Acknowledgments:

Host, producer and editor- David Oyuke

Intro and outro music - Mike Muema

Videographer - Chris Joecken

Engineers: Avery Appino, Robert Schrembeck.

Special thanks:

Josh Antonuccio

Andie Walla and Team

Rylee Roquemore: Marketing

OHIO MIS Team

Prince Amoa-Mensah: Photographer

Kweku Diaw: Magazine Creative Director

OHIO Music Industry Summit: https://www.ohio.edu/music-industry-summit

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohio_mis

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohiomusicindustrysummit/

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