The Indie Unplugged Interviews

The Indie Unplugged Interviews
Podcast Description
The Indie Unplugged Interview is a one-on-one spotlight series featuring music creatives and industry professionals who are shaping the sound and business of independent music. Hosted by B. Vaughan, each interview is a deep dive into the guest’s journey — from breakthrough moments to behind-the-scenes lessons — offering indie creators a front-row seat to real stories, expert insights, and actionable wisdom they can apply to their own paths. wecreatemusictv.substack.com
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This podcast explores themes of reinvention, artist development, and the challenges of navigating the music industry. Episodes cover topics like overcoming setbacks and the importance of ownership in music, with examples including Monique Nikkole's journey as a Grammy-nominated artist and Madeline Jackson's insights on event programming for live experiences.

The Indie Unplugged Interview is a one-on-one spotlight series featuring music creatives and industry professionals who are shaping the sound and business of independent music. Hosted by B. Vaughan, each interview is a deep dive into the guest’s journey — from breakthrough moments to behind-the-scenes lessons — offering indie creators a front-row seat to real stories, expert insights, and actionable wisdom they can apply to their own paths.
In this soul-stirring episode of The Indie Unplugged, host B. Vaughan sits down with rising singer-songwriter Madyson Symphony, a gifted artist whose name alone carries the weight of musical destiny. Raised in the church and shaped by a deeply musical family, Madyson shares how her journey—marked by faith, a music degree from Spelman, and a relentless drive to stay authentic—led her to embrace her calling as both a vocalist and a producer. From going viral online to collaborating with industry legend Terrace Martin on her debut single Slowburn, Madyson gives us a transparent look at how she’s balancing talent, training, and tenacity while crafting a sound that’s all her own.
The conversation dives deep into the challenges of being a young Black woman in the industry, how growing up in church taught her to adapt in any performance environment, and why she believes you don’t have to fit the mold to be great. Madyson opens up about her current creative evolution—self-producing her debut EP—and why she’s committed to making music she loves rather than chasing trends. With humor, humility, and powerful insight, Madyson reminds listeners that purpose doesn’t require permission—and that the future truly has her name on it.
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