Hailing from Odenton, MD between Baltimore and Washington DC, Ben DeHan has a pop-fusion sound similar to the Angels and Airwaves and Camino. Ben talks with Andy about his recent release, "Waiting For You", and the music he makes with his fianc

Velu Ochoa - A Masterful Fusion

Sep 1st, 2021 35m 10s

Velu Ochoa is the lead vocalist for DeSanguashington, a Colombian American band from Washington D.C, that fuses traditional Colombian folk music with rock and pop. The band likes to create opportunities for fans to experience the music and lear

Arvind Venugopal - Fire and Ice

Aug 25th, 2021 34m 29s

Arvind Venugopal of Carnatic Fusion band TVAMEVA (meaning 'You Are' in Sanskrit) and host of the "Empathy Speak with Arvind Venugopal" podcast joins the Alchemicast: with Andy Reed to explore Arvind's music influences ranging from the tradition

Josh Finver - The Heart of Creative Culture

Aug 18th, 2021 34m 36s

Josh Finver of Black Dog Prowl joins the Alchemicast: with Andy Reed to discuss his May 2021 heart attack caused by a massive blood clot that seemed to have formed without any explanation. Aside from celebrating that Josh is still among the liv

Ting Lin - Global Influences and Expressions

Aug 11th, 2021 37m 39s

Ting Lin is a multilingual multigenre experimental pop-fusion artist with a passion for fashion and Zumba. A trained pianist and vocalist, she enjoys exploring blending international influences both musically and lyrically, with broad influence

Dior Ashley Brown - The Pinnacle of DC Music

Aug 4th, 2021 35m 29s

Without a doubt, Dior Ashley Brown's is one of Washington D.C.'s driving creative forces. Her accomplishments as a solo artist alone would be enough to cover in one episode of Alchemicast: with Andy Reed. However, this member of DC area super g

Eric Scott - Modern Soul Mindset

Jul 28th, 2021 33m 40s

Modern soul artist, singer/songwriter, and bassist from Washington, DC, Eric Scott joins the Alchemicast: with Andy Reed to talk about his long-awaited fifth full-length studio album, "Peace Bomb". The 16 Wammie Awards Eric has received show t

Sunstoney - Individualized Exposé

Jul 21st, 2021 28m 27s

Sunstoney is a Virginia-based songwriter and experimental lo-fi/R&B producer who released her nine-song debut album, "In Your Apartment" on February 12, 2021, exploring concepts around themes of love, depression, melancholy memories, and soft n

The J.O.B. - Transmutation Transmission

Jul 14th, 2021 30m 42s

Jim, Jason, Jared, and Brian join Andy Reed for another exciting episode of Alchemicast! This RVA (Richmond, VA) rock and roll quartet has experienced recent lineup adjustments and is feeling perfectly fine with the evolution of the sound and e

Amulet - Darkly Inclined

Jul 7th, 2021 27m 12s

Stephanie Stryker and MJ Phoenix join Andy Reed on the Alchemicast to discuss writing, recording, and releasing their 16 track dark alternative rock debut album, "House of Black + White". Their debut single, "Vampire" expresses some of their go

Aristotle - Music Philosophy

Jun 30th, 2021 34m 51s

Southern Maryland Hip-Hip artist and CEO of Prosperity Entertainment, Aristotle joins Andy Reed on the Alchemicast to talk about the weight of responsibility he feels as a rapper from the DMV (DC, MD, VA). Aristotle talks about Go-go's signific

Marc 2Ray - Educate and Empower

Jun 23rd, 2021 25m 36s

Musician, educator, and activist Marc 2Ray joins the Alchemicast: with Andy Reed talking about how your wordplay, delivery, timing, and cadence are your instrument as a hip-hop artist. Marc uses his music to educate and empower listeners about

Rachel Levitin - Embrace The Scene

Jun 16th, 2021 30m 33s

Rachel Levitin carves out time amidst the release of her latest single, "Off My Mind", to join the Alchemicast with Andy Reed. Rachel describes how she began pursuing her calling in music in earnest around 2012 around her college graduation and

Jarreau Williams - Lift Up and Be Uplifted

Jun 9th, 2021 34m 2s

Jarreau Williams checks in with us immediately after completing a recording studio session and just days after being awarded not one, not two, but three Washington Area Music Awards (or Wammies) for Best Pop Song, Best R&B Song, and Best Soul A

1Identity - Collective Consciousness

Jun 2nd, 2021 31m 27s

Alena Ciera, Hailey Muzic, and Kurt of Pop/Rock/R&B band 1Identity have made a name for themselves in their hometown of Washington D.C., having appeared on WUSA 9 and performing at The Cherry Blossom Festival and DC Funk Fest. Now they join the

Sub-Radio - Do Your Own Thing

May 26th, 2021 34m 21s

Adam, Matt, Michael, Kyle, John, and Barry make the time for the entire Sub-Radio band to join the Alchemicast: with Andy Reed to talk about the writing process for their latest singles "Out Of My Mind" and "King Of My Heart" and how the band t

Honest Lee - A Joint Effort

May 19th, 2021 27m 32s

Honest Lee of Growroom Productions joins the Alchemicast with Andy Reed to talk about why being a homebody has come in handy during the pandemic. Lee describes how his indie label from Hyattsville, MD has connected with artists around the count

Jon Tyler Wiley - Somebody Else's Songs

May 12th, 2021 36m 15s

Jon Tyler Wiley joins the Alchemicast with Andy Reed to discuss the music he's made with Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir. The band announced their existence to the world just two weeks before the pandemic changed the plans of this five-pie

DuPont Brass - Once In A Lifetime

May 5th, 2021 32m 59s

Aye Ant (Anthony), Deacon Izzy (Isaac), and MK Zulu (Jared) of DuPont Brass join the Alchemicast: with Andy Reed to talk about how busking (performing in the streets for tip money) became the catalyst for paying the band's tuition as students a

Overthoughts - Trust Me

Apr 28th, 2021 26m 34s

Will, Alec, and Kevin of Overthoughts (based in Maryland), join the Alchemicast with Andy Reed from their various remote locations to discuss their latest release on March 19 , "Trust Me", and to talk about how members of the band (all professi

Fellowcraft - The Best Is Yet To Come

Apr 21st, 2021 35m 32s

Brandon, Zach, Pablo, and JR of Fellowcraft join the Alchemicast to discuss the recent release of their latest studio album, This Is Where You'll Find Me, along with how the band has been growing its fanbase internationally, its acceptance with

MAAM - Unconditional Love

Apr 14th, 2021 32m 28s

Stacy, MJ, and YY of MAAM join the Alchemicast to talk about how they're faring during the pandemic even as the world begins to adjust to the new (ab)normal, and how the band's debut launched right at the start of the shut down. The band contin

One Way Out - Creative Escape

Apr 7th, 2021 30m 1s

Josh Gaba (Vocals), Giulio Iacoviello (Bass Guitar), Ari Rubenstein (Keyboard), Jake Schaefer (Guitar), Geist Topping (Drums) of One Way Out join Andy Reed in this action packed episode with one of the DMV region's youngest rock bands who have

Jamie Kaye - You Are Not Alone

Mar 31st, 2021 30m 34s

Jamie Kaye of Dead Like Disco discusses the jarring effect the pandemic had on her schedule and her emotional wellbeing. She reveals how she dove into songwriting and other creative writing, including a screenplay for a musical. Jamie discusses

Daniel Warren Hill - Start With Why

Mar 24th, 2021 42m 32s

Episode #0 of the Alchemicast Podcast with Andy Reed features the owner of Alchemical Records, Daniel Warren Hill, who is also frontman for Washington D.C. area "discount super group," YellowTieGuy, or YTG for short. Daniel discusses his role i

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