Respect your elders! Ageism be damned! The world has been rocked and we want to acknowledge how intense things have been for all of us and especially scary for those in our elder community. A perfect time to share the wisdom of the beautiful, effervescent and vibrant silver fox that is Ms. Denise Kaufman. Through this discussion, we learned so much that brought comfort and hope to us in regard to all that has been going on… Denise is a musician, songwriter, surfer, gardener, yogini, and grandmother. We don’t know how this interview lined up so we’ll with the intensity of this past week but it just does. She discusses everything that is so timely right now and takes us back in time to her 1960s all-female psychedelic rock band Ace of Cups. And then she shares a wide array of eclectic songs and artists she’s listening to now.Find us at&nbsp;<a href="http://launchleft.com/" target="_blank">LaunchLeft.com</a>&nbsp;or wherever you hear podcasts and leave a review, rate, and subscribe!LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

Respect your elders! Ageism be damned! The world has been rocked and we want to acknowledge how intense things have been for all of us and especially scary for those in our elder community. A perfect time to share the wisdom of the beautiful, effervescent and vibrant silver fox that is Ms. Denise Kaufman. Through this discussion, we learned so much that brought comfort and hope to us in regard to all that has been going on… Denise is a musician, songwriter, surfer, gardener, yogini, and grandmother. We don’t know how this interview lined up so we’ll with the intensity of this past week but it just does. She discusses everything that is so timely right now and takes us back in time to her 1960s all-female psychedelic rock band Ace of Cups. And then she shares a wide array of eclectic songs and artists she’s listening to now.Find us at&nbsp;LaunchLeft.com&nbsp;or wherever you hear podcasts and leave a review, rate, and subscribe!LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

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Portrait: Denise Kaufman of Ace of Cups

As luck would have it this conversation was had in the gap between touring and a new record for The Garden. Relaxed and near silly at times the OC twins share about peanut butter, punk rock, fashion by accident and more with Rain and Summer. Do yourselves a favor and catch them on tour/listen to their new single “clench to stay awake” on Spotify. Fletcher and Wyatt are true originals.Find us at&nbsp;<a href="http://launchleft.com/" target="_blank">LaunchLeft.com</a>&nbsp;or wherever you hear podcasts and leave a review, rate, and subscribe!LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

As luck would have it this conversation was had in the gap between touring and a new record for The Garden. Relaxed and near silly at times the OC twins share about peanut butter, punk rock, fashion by accident and more with Rain and Summer. Do yourselves a favor and catch them on tour/listen to their new single “clench to stay awake” on Spotify. Fletcher and Wyatt are true originals.Find us at&nbsp;LaunchLeft.com&nbsp;or wherever you hear podcasts and leave a review, rate, and subscribe!LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

Portrait : The Garden

Lisa Roth may have been uncertain of what she wanted to be when she grew up- but, her willingness to show up helped to build her incredible success! The ever humble dancer turned nutritionist turned visionary behind the rockabye baby album franchise shows us how simple people skills can pave the way toward entrepreneurship. She candidly opens up about her journey, her artist family and how it’s important to just show up, put one foot in front of the other and JUMP! Pun intended.Find us at <a href="http://LaunchLeft.com" target="_blank">LaunchLeft.com</a> or wherever you hear podcasts and leave a review, rate, and subscribe!LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

Lisa Roth may have been uncertain of what she wanted to be when she grew up- but, her willingness to show up helped to build her incredible success! The ever humble dancer turned nutritionist turned visionary behind the rockabye baby album franchise shows us how simple people skills can pave the way toward entrepreneurship. She candidly opens up about her journey, her artist family and how it’s important to just show up, put one foot in front of the other and JUMP! Pun intended.Find us at LaunchLeft.com or wherever you hear podcasts and leave a review, rate, and subscribe!LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

Business portrait: Lisa Roth

LaunchLeft is obsessed with Gruff’s new record “Pang!” and we think you will be too. Pang! Experience the wealth of welsh music when Gruff launches artist Bitw and talks about the sunshine in Wales. Pang! This episode is a gentle conversation between a few super furry left-of-center animals and we hope it makes you joyful. Pang! Happy listening.Rate, subscribe and comment wherever you podcast or watch the episodes on&nbsp;<a href="http://launchleft.com/" target="_blank">LaunchLeft.com</a>LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

LaunchLeft is obsessed with Gruff’s new record “Pang!” and we think you will be too. Pang! Experience the wealth of welsh music when Gruff launches artist Bitw and talks about the sunshine in Wales. Pang! This episode is a gentle conversation between a few super furry left-of-center animals and we hope it makes you joyful. Pang! Happy listening.Rate, subscribe and comment wherever you podcast or watch the episodes on&nbsp;LaunchLeft.comLAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

Gruff Rhys launches Bitw

Sometimes there’s a plan A, no plan B, and miraculously plan A works! Such is the case with Nick’s story, part 1 of this “Two for Tuesday” episode. We think it should be called “advice for the left-of-center artist” cause it's chock full of inspirational moments and chance meetings that led Nick toward his dream but- it’s not all puppies and flowers…the conversation also covered the ups, downs and near-critical moments that shaped Devotchka. Then, sought after touring musician Frank Locrasto shares about his solo instrumental record for part 2 of this episode. Rain and Summer insist they both also answer the three important questions… Why music? Who are listening to? &amp; What’s your form of activism?Rate, subscribe and comment wherever you podcast or watch the episodes on <a href="http://LaunchLeft.com" target="_blank">LaunchLeft.com</a>LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

Sometimes there’s a plan A, no plan B, and miraculously plan A works! Such is the case with Nick’s story, part 1 of this “Two for Tuesday” episode. We think it should be called “advice for the left-of-center artist” cause it's chock full of inspirational moments and chance meetings that led Nick toward his dream but- it’s not all puppies and flowers…the conversation also covered the ups, downs and near-critical moments that shaped Devotchka. Then, sought after touring musician Frank Locrasto shares about his solo instrumental record for part 2 of this episode. Rain and Summer insist they both also answer the three important questions… Why music? Who are listening to? &amp; What’s your form of activism?Rate, subscribe and comment wherever you podcast or watch the episodes on LaunchLeft.comLAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

Two for Tuesday: Devotchka & Frank Locrasto

Sisters Phoenix welcome the incredible multi-platform artist, super activist and comedian Margaret Cho to the podcast. Never a lull in the conversation they cover a lot of ground and there are more than a few good one-liners too. Fierce and unapologetic Margaret is the perfect example of a left-of-center artist who created her own groove in the world of entertainment and successfully inspired others to do the same. Listen, rate, comment and subscribe- join the conversation!Find us at&nbsp;<a href="http://launchleft.com/" target="_blank">LaunchLeft.com</a>&nbsp;or wherever you hear podcastsLAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

Sisters Phoenix welcome the incredible multi-platform artist, super activist and comedian Margaret Cho to the podcast. Never a lull in the conversation they cover a lot of ground and there are more than a few good one-liners too. Fierce and unapologetic Margaret is the perfect example of a left-of-center artist who created her own groove in the world of entertainment and successfully inspired others to do the same. Listen, rate, comment and subscribe- join the conversation!Find us at&nbsp;LaunchLeft.com&nbsp;or wherever you hear podcastsLAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

Portrait: Margaret Cho

Musician/songwriter/producer/label founder and gender-bending hero Lawrence Rothman aka Lillian Berlin is the latest artist to join the LaunchLeft conversation. From childhood to adulthood he’s carved his own path and been blessed with a myriad of creative experiences and unapologetic moments. Summer and Rain kick the episode off with a little of their own journey through music and collaboration via “six degrees of River Phoenix”.Find us at&nbsp;<a href="http://launchleft.com/" target="_blank">LaunchLeft.com</a>&nbsp;or wherever you hear podcastsLAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

Musician/songwriter/producer/label founder and gender-bending hero Lawrence Rothman aka Lillian Berlin is the latest artist to join the LaunchLeft conversation. From childhood to adulthood he’s carved his own path and been blessed with a myriad of creative experiences and unapologetic moments. Summer and Rain kick the episode off with a little of their own journey through music and collaboration via “six degrees of River Phoenix”.Find us at&nbsp;LaunchLeft.com&nbsp;or wherever you hear podcastsLAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

Portrait: Lawrence Rothman

Fine artist, activist, DJ and virtuoso music lover Shepard Fairey is the latest guest on LaunchLeft. Ever generous and original, Shepard chose to launch 2 bands for his episode! The conversation delves into his artistic process and how it all relates back to music, how Z-Trip insisted he become a DJ plus we learn of his love for Velvet Starlings and The Tenth and so much more.Find us at&nbsp;<a href="http://launchleft.com/" target="_blank">LaunchLeft.com</a>&nbsp;or wherever you hear podcastsLAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

Fine artist, activist, DJ and virtuoso music lover Shepard Fairey is the latest guest on LaunchLeft. Ever generous and original, Shepard chose to launch 2 bands for his episode! The conversation delves into his artistic process and how it all relates back to music, how Z-Trip insisted he become a DJ plus we learn of his love for Velvet Starlings and The Tenth and so much more.Find us at&nbsp;LaunchLeft.com&nbsp;or wherever you hear podcastsLAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

Shepard Fairey launches Velvet Starlings and The Tenth DOUBLE LAUNCH

Rain and Summer go remote to interview David Longstreth aka Dirty Projectors before a show. He candidly unpacks his process of song writing, recording and live performance, unravels the mystery of the band name and tips his hat to bands old and new. While you’re tuning in, don’t forget to rate and subscribe! Find us at <a href="http://LaunchLeft.com" target="_blank">LaunchLeft.com</a> or wherever you hear podcastsLAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

Rain and Summer go remote to interview David Longstreth aka Dirty Projectors before a show. He candidly unpacks his process of song writing, recording and live performance, unravels the mystery of the band name and tips his hat to bands old and new. While you’re tuning in, don’t forget to rate and subscribe! Find us at LaunchLeft.com or wherever you hear podcastsLAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

Portrait: Dirty Projectors

This intimate conversation centers around music and it’s healing power for Alejandro, in regard to both mental health and life path. He shares about his family life, homeschooling, his meteoric rise on American Idol and how his fight to maintain his self-expression ultimately won them over. Plus we find out he only started playing at age 19?! A virtuoso with a virtuous heart. Don’t miss this episode. So much about honesty and vulnerability and how we can “support, encourage and remind each other” to make art from that place.LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

This intimate conversation centers around music and it’s healing power for Alejandro, in regard to both mental health and life path. He shares about his family life, homeschooling, his meteoric rise on American Idol and how his fight to maintain his self-expression ultimately won them over. Plus we find out he only started playing at age 19?! A virtuoso with a virtuous heart. Don’t miss this episode. So much about honesty and vulnerability and how we can “support, encourage and remind each other” to make art from that place.LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

Portrait: Alejandro Aranda

Oh my darlin’ Clementine Creevy is a peach! Don’t miss this conversation centered around her greatest passion music, how she discovered it in early childhood and how it has remained her North Star.&nbsp;Her love of guitar and how it guides her is so authentic and inspiring! You may also learn a few things about skincare and assume a new dude persona. The best part- when they discuss doing what you love for the art of it, not caving to critical opinion or anything that might take you away from your creativity. Welcome to the first LaunchLeft of the new decade.LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

Oh my darlin’ Clementine Creevy is a peach! Don’t miss this conversation centered around her greatest passion music, how she discovered it in early childhood and how it has remained her North Star.&nbsp;Her love of guitar and how it guides her is so authentic and inspiring! You may also learn a few things about skincare and assume a new dude persona. The best part- when they discuss doing what you love for the art of it, not caving to critical opinion or anything that might take you away from your creativity. Welcome to the first LaunchLeft of the new decade.LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

Portrait: Cherry Glazerr

Welcome to LaunchLeft’s first annual Winter Solstice Showcase! A live wrap up of LaunchLeft artists and a few LA local artists Rain and Summer think you should know about. Many thanks to all who participated in this special benefit concert. Thank you for following, listening and subscribing. From all of us at LaunchLeft, Happy Happy New Year!&nbsp;1. Kokomo “You Right”2. TENLONS FORT “Hey Dan”3 MARIA TAYLOR “If only”&nbsp;4. LOUIS SCHEFANO “The future is now”&nbsp;5. FRANKEL “Yes Yes Yeah”&nbsp;6. ROY ALIAS “What’s Your Point Man” &amp; “Easy”&nbsp;7. ALEJANDRO ARANDA “Out Loud” &amp; “The One You Love” &amp;“10 Years”&nbsp; LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

Welcome to LaunchLeft’s first annual Winter Solstice Showcase! A live wrap up of LaunchLeft artists and a few LA local artists Rain and Summer think you should know about. Many thanks to all who participated in this special benefit concert. Thank you for following, listening and subscribing. From all of us at LaunchLeft, Happy Happy New Year!&nbsp;1. Kokomo “You Right”2. TENLONS FORT “Hey Dan”3 MARIA TAYLOR “If only”&nbsp;4. LOUIS SCHEFANO “The future is now”&nbsp;5. FRANKEL “Yes Yes Yeah”&nbsp;6. ROY ALIAS “What’s Your Point Man” &amp; “Easy”&nbsp;7. ALEJANDRO ARANDA “Out Loud” &amp; “The One You Love” &amp;“10 Years”&nbsp;LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

LaunchLeft Live Music Showcase

Welcome to the first ever LaunchLeft Podcast Live at Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles! Rain and Summer welcome very special guest Phoebe Bridgers who shares about her music through the years, her new record, being a legend at 10, guitar store concerts, life on the road, her collaboration in Boy Genuis and Better Oblivion Community Center + she launches her favorite new artist Charlie Hickey! Saving the best for last, Charlie and Phoebe perform a few songs to close the show.Happy Holidays!LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Rain Phoenix Official Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

Welcome to the first ever LaunchLeft Podcast Live at Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles! Rain and Summer welcome very special guest Phoebe Bridgers who shares about her music through the years, her new record, being a legend at 10, guitar store concerts, life on the road, her collaboration in Boy Genuis and Better Oblivion Community Center + she launches her favorite new artist Charlie Hickey! Saving the best for last, Charlie and Phoebe perform a few songs to close the show.Happy Holidays!LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftRain Phoenix Official Websitewww.rainjphoenix.com

LaunchLeft Live ~ Phoebe Bridgers launches Charlie Hickey

This episode is so chock full of interesting subjects- music, high school, Jaco, Peter Buck, fine art, podcasts, universe, spirit, Narcissism, God, youth, Lou Reed, old age, good times, Charles Bukowski, family, bad times - oh heck....just listen and watch cause you won’t be disappointed! To tie it all together there are some important moments of silence and an insanely catchy song by Grandma!Music:&nbsp;&nbsp;Grandma"Downtown Life"LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

This episode is so chock full of interesting subjects- music, high school, Jaco, Peter Buck, fine art, podcasts, universe, spirit, Narcissism, God, youth, Lou Reed, old age, good times, Charles Bukowski, family, bad times - oh heck....just listen and watch cause you won’t be disappointed! To tie it all together there are some important moments of silence and an insanely catchy song by Grandma!Music:&nbsp;&nbsp;Grandma"Downtown Life"LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

Joseph Arthur launches Grandma

Rain &amp; Summer sit down with the indomitable Ms. Sparks to talk art punks, heavy music, L7’s comeback record “scatter the rats”, eating with River Phoenix, early musical inspiration, an upcoming documentary, her Lou Reed cover band in blue and why she’s come back to bitch. Plus she shares about her launched artist Surfbort and why they win her vote.Music:&nbsp;&nbsp;Surfbort"High Anxiety"LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITE<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;v=jPLVxtyhv40&amp;redir_token=dCRdbDexkPTf42kxBBB1Mx--R0p8MTU2ODE4ODcwM0AxNTY4MTAyMzAz&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.launchleft.com" target="_blank">www.launchleft.com</a>TWITTER<a href="https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>INSTAGRAM<a href="https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/" target="_blank">@LaunchLeft</a>Website<a href="http://www.rainjphoenix.com/" target="_blank">www.rainjphoenix.com</a>

Rain &amp; Summer sit down with the indomitable Ms. Sparks to talk art punks, heavy music, L7’s comeback record “scatter the rats”, eating with River Phoenix, early musical inspiration, an upcoming documentary, her Lou Reed cover band in blue and why she’s come back to bitch. Plus she shares about her launched artist Surfbort and why they win her vote.Music:&nbsp;&nbsp;Surfbort"High Anxiety"LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEwww.launchleft.comTWITTER@LaunchLeftINSTAGRAM@LaunchLeftWebsitewww.rainjphoenix.com

L7’s Donita Sparks launches Surfbort

Rain Joan of Arc Phoenix and Moon Unit Zappa interview extraordinary minds, mavericks, and pioneers in their unique fields. As two women from artistically uncompromising families, Rain and Moon celebrate non-conformists who achieve success by doing it their way, and support ‘left of center’ emerging artists.

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