NOT 97 podcast

NOT 97

NOT 97 is a home for discovering new music from talented, under-the-radar artists around the world. Biweekly episodes feature intimate conversation with rising artists from around the world, as well as exclusive in-studio live performances. Season Ten of NOT 97 will include a range of artists from Amindi, to FELIX!, Shae Universe, and more. NOT 97 is produced in partnership with The Orchard & Human Re Sources.

NOT 97 is a home for discovering new music from talented, under-the-radar artists around the world. Biweekly episodes feature intimate conversation with rising artists from around the world, as well as exclusive in-studio live performances. Season Ten of NOT 97 will include a range of artists from Amindi, to FELIX!, Shae Universe, and more. NOT 97 is produced in partnership with The Orchard & Human Re Sources.

 

#177

Yearning with Dende

We caught up with Def Jam's newest signee on the eve of releasing his latest project "I Am... more

10 Apr 2025

26 MINS

26:47

10 Apr 2025


#176

Eem Triplin: On his debut album, studying songwriters, evolving his sound, & more.

We caught up with Johnstown, PA's own Eem Triplin to talk through his major label debut "M... more

24 Feb 2025

31 MINS

31:32

24 Feb 2025


#175

Kingo Halla: Coming up in a musical family, Toronto's community, exploring new sounds, and the lates...

We’re starting off the year joined by Toronto’s Kingo Halla. We talk the development of hi... more

21 Jan 2025

27 MINS

27:06

21 Jan 2025


#174

BADBADNOTGOOD: the secret to longevity, the art of collaboration, touring the world, Toronto, & more

For the last episode of the year we catch up with the boys from the prolific jazz outfit B... more

23 Dec 2024

40 MINS

40:15

23 Dec 2024


#173

Jordan Hawkins: Coming up in the church, finding his sound, and living out his rock star dreams.

We caught up with Jordan Hawkins to talk through his rise from coming up in North Carolina... more

10 Dec 2024

21 MINS

21:13

10 Dec 2024


#172

Mavi: “Shadowbox,” the ups and downs of independence, evolving as a songwriter, giving back to the c...

Charlotte’s own Mavi joined us on the day before releasing his latest body of work “Shadow... more

05 Dec 2024

30 MINS

30:26

05 Dec 2024


#171

Nana: Artist development, the influence of the West Coast, visual storytelling, and more.

We sat down with LA’s Nana a few months back after the release of his 3 EP, the lead up to... more

26 Nov 2024

25 MINS

25:26

26 Nov 2024


#170

Isaia Huron: “I’ll Finish The Lyrics Later,” finding comfort in chaos, embracing human error, and pu...

Isaiah Huron takes his time but doesn’t over think it. On the heels of releasing his lates... more

22 Nov 2024

41 MINS

41:22

22 Nov 2024


#169

Tariq Al-Sabir: being unbound by expectations, wearing many creative hats, working with Dev Hynes, &...

Tariq Al-Sabir is a producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, musical directo... more

19 Nov 2024

34 MINS

34:28

19 Nov 2024


#168

Peach Tree Rascals: Navigating the industry, their viral “Mariposa” moment, keeping each other humbl...

The crew from San Jose collective Peach Tree Rascals join us today on the heels of releasi... more

15 Nov 2024

31 MINS

31:14

15 Nov 2024


#167

ESTA: his debut album FRANCIS, coming up in Soulection, finding his confidence, & trusting his insti...

Prolific producer and DJ ESTA stops by to talk through his latest record FRANCIS, his earl... more

12 Nov 2024

20 MINS

20:04

12 Nov 2024


#166

Baby Money: Coming up in Detroit, the message in the music, hitting the road, and being a father

Detroit’s Baby Money stopped by sit down with RaShaad and talk through the intention behin... more

07 Nov 2024

16 MINS

16:15

07 Nov 2024


#165

LUCI: Being a multifaceted creative, pushing boundaries while staying true to her foundation, and wh...

LUCI is a North Carolina-raised, Brooklyn-based artist known for boundary pushing sounds t... more

04 Nov 2024

31 MINS

31:34

04 Nov 2024


#164

Tempest: Channeling rage into fun, being a multi-creative, ego death, & her latest release The Ranch

Tempest joins us today on the heels of releasing her latest "The Ranch." Multi-talented an... more

31 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:01

31 Oct 2024


#163

Xenia Manasseh: Songwriting as a form of confession, raising the ceiling for African artists, & crea...

Xenia Manasseh joins us today discussing her journey from Nairobi to Berklee college of mu... more

28 Oct 2024

21 MINS

21:51

28 Oct 2024


#162

Radamiz: On intention, purpose, finding peace in the process, spreading love, and so much more.

Radamiz is one of one. The Brooklyn-born, LA-based artist and filmmaker stopped by NOT 97 ... more

24 Oct 2024

51 MINS

51:32

24 Oct 2024


#161

Yellow Days: On "Hotel Heaven," storytelling, reconnecting with himself, and exploring a new sound.

A few months we linked up with Yellow Days before his sold out show at Elsewhere to talk t... more

21 Oct 2024

31 MINS

31:45

21 Oct 2024