Grooves of Influence

Laid-back conversations with artists, producers and DJs about the one album that shaped them most. This single choice sparks an open, free-flowing discussion that wanders through creative process, music memories, artist journeys and whatever else the music stirs up. Presented by Nostalgic Groove

Grooves of Influence is a music podcast hosted by Nostalgic Groove, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nostalgic Groove hosts Grooves of Influence, a music show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  Ep 23 | The Party by Andy Shauf | Raegan Leilani

  Mar 9, 202629 minS0

  <p>Raegan Leilani joins Grooves of Influence to talk about The Party by Andy Shauf and why its layered storytelling, shifting perspectives, and subtle character connections make it her most influential album. We discuss honest songwriting, writing from emotion instead of perfection, and how songs can stay personal while still leaving room for listeners to find their own meaning. Raegan also shares how her band helped shape songs in the studio, how she writes through voice memos and instinct, and why jazz, pop, and vulnerability all meet in her music. A thoughtful conversation about storytelling, production, interpretation, and learning to...

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  Episode #22

  Ep 22 | I Love the Blues, She Heard Me Cry | Jacob Bruner (Sugar Bomb)

  Feb 23, 202640 minS0

  <p>Jacob of Sugar Bomb joins Grooves of Influence to talk about improvisation, musical freedom, and choosing I Love the Blues She Heard Me Cry by George Duke as his most influential album. We discuss what jazz means today, why listenability and experimentation are always in tension, and how a great performance can make a whole room feel present together. Jacob shares how Sugar Bomb’s songs evolve on the road before they hit the studio, why live recordings can reveal a song’s real identity, and what it looks like to build a sound without getting boxed into one genr...

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  Episode #21

  Ep 21 | Pink Moon by Nick Drake | Fiona (Whisper Doll)

  Jan 26, 202628 minS0

  <p>Fiona of Whisper Doll joins Grooves of Influence to talk about finding community, building a band in Brooklyn, and choosing Pink Moon by Nick Drake as her most influential album. We discuss honest songwriting, vulnerability over perfection, and how discovering Nick Drake during COVID shaped her approach to music and lyricism. Fiona shares stories about writing late at night, recording voice memos, and using instrumentation to help tell emotional stories. A warm conversation about creativity, nature, spiritual curiosity, and learning to trust your instincts as an artist.</p><p></p><p>Linktree: https://linktr.ee/whisperdoll<br /><br />Instagram...

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  Episode #20

  Ep 20 | Revolver by The Beatles | Koan (Penelope Road)

  Dec 15, 202532 minS0

  <p><b>0:38 – Meet Koan of Penelope Road</b></p><p><b>2:44 – Why Penelope Road Can’t Be Boxed Into One Genre</b></p><p><b>3:56 – The Album That Changed Everything: The Beatles’ Revolver</b></p><p><b>6:20 – Tomorrow Never Knows and the Power of Experimentation</b></p><p><b>10:55 – Indian Classical Music and the Roots of Psychedelic Rock</b></p><p><b>14:55 – Philosophy, Creativity, and Writing Honest Songs</b></p><p><b>19:08 – Koan’s Guitar Pedalboard and Vintage Tone Hunt</b></p><p><b>24:55 – Other Albums That Shaped Koan (Radiohead, Bowie, Arcade Fire)</b></p><p><b>29:12 – The Balance Between Experimentation and List...

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  Episode #19

  Ep 19 | Revolver by The Beatles | Ryan Tuohy (Wide Orbit)

  Nov 24, 202536 minS0

  <p>00:00 Introduction to Wide Orbit and Influences </p><p>02:56 The Impact of The Beatles' Revolver </p><p>05:49 Musical Journey and Early Experiences </p><p>08:50 The Mixing Process and Production Techniques </p><p>11:58 Balancing Influences and Originality </p><p>14:46 Exploring Genres and Songwriting Process </p><p>17:39 The Evolution of Musical Identity </p><p>20:39 Production Inspirations and Techniques </p><p>23:45 The Future of Wide Orbit and Upcoming Projects </p><p></p><p>Ryan Tuohy of Wide Orbit joins us to talk about Revolver by The Beatles, the record that shaped the sonic vision behind Wide Orbit’s debut album. We explore Ryan’s jo...

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