BiB: New Translations – "Just Make It Happen": The DIY Secrets That Got Them Signed
Release Date: 10/22/2025
BiB: Alexandra Savior - How Bipolar Disorder Shaped Her Most Raw and Honest Album Yet
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What happens when everything you thought your music career would be takes a sharp left turn—not once, but over and over again? On this episode of Bringin’ it Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with the wildly talented Alexandra Savior for an honest, vulnerable conversation about reinvention, resilience, and staying true to her creative self through the ups and downs of the music industry. Alexandra opens up about her journey from rainy Vancouver, Washington to New York Fashion Week as a teenager—thanks to an unexpected shoutout from Courtney Love—and the whirlwind that followed: signing...
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BiB: M.A.G.S. - How a Family Band & Church Basement Led to Indie Stardom & Touring with Football
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Welcome back to Bringin’ It Backwards, the podcast where legendary and rising artists share their stories before the stardom. In this episode, Adam Lisicky sits down with Elliot—better known as M.A.G.S.—to talk about reinvention, collaboration, and finding new creative life in familiar songs. A couple years after his album Destroyer made waves, M.A.G.S. returns to discuss his latest project, Creator—a reimagined record featuring ambient, genre-crossing versions of the original tracks. For the first time, he opened up his process to collaborators and crafted the entire album in just...
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BiB: Wesko – From Blue Collar to Breakout Star: The TikTok Gamble That Launched His Career
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On this episode of "Bringin' It Backwards," Adam Lisicky sits down with Wesko, a country artist whose music journey is anything but typical. Growing up in a tiny town in eastern North Carolina with no musical lineage, Wesko didn't even pick up a guitar until he was 19—and that was just to find some therapy during a stressful period in his life. What started as late-night YouTube tutorials in his parents’ backyard quickly turned into songwriting sessions, local gigs, and, eventually, viral TikTok moments that would help launch his career. Wesko shares how he went from working blue-collar...
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BiB: Simone Simons - From High School Dropout to Metal Legend: The Untold Story of Epica
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Ever wondered what it’s like to risk it all for your dream before you even finish high school? On this episode of Bringin’ it Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Simone Simons, powerhouse vocalist of the symphonic metal band Epica. Simone opens up about her humble beginnings in the Netherlands—where mandatory flute lessons unexpectedly led her to discover her own passion for singing. She shares how a twist of fate (and a “long-haired” crush) pulled her into the world of metal, and how, at just 17, she joined Epica and made the life-altering decision to drop out of school and chase...
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BiB: Isabella Kensington - How TikTok Turned Her Bedroom Covers Into a Million Fans
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What happens when you trade a neuroscience degree at UCLA for the unpredictable world of music? On this episode of Bringin’ it Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with singer-songwriter Isabella Kensington—a rising artist whose million-plus TikTok following and viral covers are just the beginning of her story. Raised in London by American parents, Isabella shares how performing with Paul McCartney as a teen, choosing art over a “sensible path,” and weathering breakups and self-doubt shaped her bold new EP, Not in a Dollhouse Anymore. From her earliest days harmonizing in the Capitol...
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BiB: Madelline - How Flute, TikTok, and Dual Citizenship Sparked a Viral Pop Career
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Ready for a dose of true backstage energy? In this episode of Bringin’ it Backwards, Adam Lisicky welcomes rising pop powerhouse Madelline for a conversation packed with personal grit, creative breakthroughs, and the real story behind her genre-blending journey. From growing up in Connecticut surrounded by music and art, to boldly moving to Montreal to kickstart her songwriting career, Madelline opens up about how she carved her own path. She shares the highs and lows of learning instruments—from lugging her trusty flute through school bands to battling uninspiring piano lessons—and the...
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BiB: Ella Rosa – Anxious Attachment Style: The EP That Changed Everything
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Ever wondered what it’s like to go from a tiny hamlet in England to the heart of Manhattan—and then channel all those big feelings into powerful, honest music? On this episode of Bringin’ It Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Ella Rosa, an artist whose journey might just inspire you to rethink what’s possible. Ella opens up about her move from Reading, England to New York City at age eleven, tackling the culture shock and homesickness that shaped so much of her early songwriting. She shares how classical training, opera, and musical theater led her to top-lining EDM tracks in New...
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BiB: Blondestandard - “From Hodgkin's Lymphoma Diagnosis to Rock Reinvention— Caroline Gets Real
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On this episode of Bringin’ It Backwards, host Adam Lisicky reconnects with Caroline Grace Vein (Blondestandard) for an honest, inspiring conversation about resilience, creativity, and the journey of an artist. Nearly three years after her breakthrough debut “Blue Eyes,” Caroline opens up about navigating health challenges—including a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma just after graduating college—and how they shaped her music and perspective. She shares how those experiences led to a deeper, more authentic songwriting process, the evolution of her sound from bubblegum pop to...
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BiB: Waylon Reavis: From Mushroomhead to A Killer’s Confession: The Real Story, Rumors, & Redemption
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Welcome back to Bringin’ It Backwards, the podcast where we dig deep into the journeys that turned aspiring artists into legends—and where you get the inside story, straight from the source. On this episode, host Adam Lisicky sits down with Waylon Reavis of A Killer’s Confession, a voice you might recognize from his iconic run fronting Mushroomhead. Waylon opens up about growing up in rural North Carolina, where the dream of becoming a musician seemed out of reach—until a jam session with friends at 15 changed everything. He walks us through the hard-earned steps from garage band...
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BiB: Hannah Fairlight - From CBGB's Auditions to Lone Wolf: The Rise, Risks, and the Real Nashville
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If you’ve ever wondered what happens when an artist goes all-in—risking comfort for creativity, clarity for chaos, and ultimately, artistic evolution—this episode of Bringin’ It Backwards is for you. Adam Lisicky sits down for a long-awaited catch-up with Hannah Fairlight, the singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor whose journey takes us from her small-town roots to international adventures, reality TV twists, and standing ovations at iconic venues like CBGB’s. Three years since her last visit (and the release of Muscle and Skin), Hannah returns to share what she’s...
info_outlineWhat does it take to turn a love of music into a thriving band, and why do some artists find their truest path only when they let go of what they thought they wanted? On this episode of Bringin' it Backwards, Adam sits down with Oliver Pierce and Isaac Midleton from New Translations—a rising Nashville band whose journey defies convention and expectations.
Oliver grew up in Kentucky, Isaac in Chihuahua, Mexico (where he met bandmate Ben), but fate brought them together on orientation day at Western Kentucky University. Both came from religious upbringings and backgrounds in musical theater, yet found themselves craving the creative freedom and authenticity that only music could offer. What started out as late-night writing sessions and long drives for studio time quickly turned into a bold leap—moving to Nashville alongside their bandmates, with zero industry connections and only a shared passion guiding the way.
In this conversation, you’ll hear how New Translations crafted their unique live show, what it was like to literally build their fan base from “20 people in Atlanta” to selling out Nashville’s legendary venues, and the lessons learned from letting go of tightly held concepts in their songwriting. They open up about the challenges and victories of playing shows across the country, their distinctive approach to blending shoegaze and dance music, and why community matters more than the latest TikTok hit.
Whether you’re just starting your own music journey or fascinated by what it really takes to build a band from scratch, this episode is packed with honest advice and inside stories that don’t usually make it to the stage.
Listen in to hear New Translations’ story—and don’t forget to subscribe to Bringin' it Backwards for more candid conversations with legendary and rising artists.