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Now Hear This Entertainment

Bruce Wawrzyniak
Songwriting
Nashville
Country Music
Music Production
Music Industry
Music
NAMM Show
Los Angeles
Grammy Awards
J. Michael Harter
Mental Health
Manuel the Band
Sobriety
Songwriting Process
Florida
Lucky Harmon
Are You Going To Kiss Me Or Not
Cowboys
Spotify
Ecce Shnak

Now Hear This Entertainment features interviews with guests who are having success in the entertainment business, with the content presented in a way that not only entertains fans of that guest and fans of good music interviews in general, but in a manner that educates musicians, singers, songwriters – entertainers who want to learn from those who are being interviewed each week by Bruce Wawrzynia... more

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Lead vocalist and guitar player for the rockabilly band Emery Villains. Last year the band did two single releases – putting out a music video for one of them last October – and they have been active performing there in northern California, with more... more

He has written songs for artists who are household names in country music, from Lee Brice to Randy Houser to Luke Bryan, Jamey Johnson, Faith Hill, Megan Moroney, and more. Already this year, a song called “6 Months Later” that he co-wrote with Moron... more

He has had a long career in the music industry, having started off as a musician and songwriter in San Francisco, where he played in several new wave bands and started learning production. He went on to work in Los Angeles at Cherokee Studios and Par... more

Las Vegas-based vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, film composer, and music producer. Plus, he even teaches music production at UNLV. He was an original band member in the Las Vegas production of Blue Man Group, spanning 18 years and playin... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Hatch
Award-winning hit songwriter from Nashville
Pump House Records; Entersong Entertainment; Las Vegas Songwriters Festival
Episode: NHTE 642 Rob Hatch
Daniel Keller
Chair of the Audio Engineering Society Los Angeles; Host of Insights in Sound; Co-Founder of Artist Brain Collective; Adjunct Professor at UNLV
Unknown (AES LA; UNLV; Artist Brain Collective; Insights in Sound)
Episode: NHTE 641 Daniel Keller
Thaddeus Corea
Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, film composer, and music producer
Self/Various projects
Episode: NHTE 640 Thaddeus Corea
Zoe Thrall
Director of Studio Operations, The Hideout Recording Studio
The Hideout Recording Studio (Las Vegas)
Episode: NHTE 639 Zoe Thrall
Justin Gray
Grammy- and Juno award-winning bassist, composer, engineer, producer, educator, and artist
Independent artist/Immersed project
Episode: NHTE 638 Justin Gray
Chris Standring
Guitarist, recording artist, producer, songwriter and arranger
Independent artist, founder of his own label
Episode: NHTE 636 Chris Standring
Melissa Joiner
Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, founder of Myrtle Beach Songwriters Festival and Songs That Save Foundation
Independent artist; Myrtle Beach Songwriters Festival; Songs That Save Foundation
Episode: NHTE 635 Melissa Joiner
Gigi Zimmer
Vocalist, songwriter, bass player, producer and engineer
Cun.trol; Atlantic/Warner connections
Episode: NHTE 634 Gigi Zimmer
Alex Miller
Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist from Kentucky
Independent artist
Episode: NHTE 633 Alex Miller

Host

Bruce Wawrzyniak
Host of Now Hear This Entertainment

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • Best interview of my career!

    Bruce did the best interview of my career at NAMM. Wendy did a splendid job organizing and planning the interview. I've listened to their other podcasts as a result, and am now a lifelong fan. Thank you both for the excellent work you do! 5/5

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Julian Kerins
    United States3 years ago
  • Such a great concept!

    I enjoy the work Bruce has done to shed light on songwriting and songwriters! I love what I’ve heard and can’t wait to hear more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -Stuart
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    It was an honor and a pleasure being on the show! Thank you Bruce,

    RT

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    allenoklahoma
    United States6 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast! A really great listen!

    Bruce hosts such a great diversity of guests on his show that make it not only entertaining to listen to, but insightful for those in the industry to help grow and advance their careers!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanozR
    United States6 years ago
  • Informative

    I was impressed with how informative this podcast was. No wasted time. No chit-chat. Just information that would be genuinely useful to an up-and-coming artist.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SongAppeal
    United States8 years ago

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High-quality interviews with practical takeaways for musicians and managers.
Diverse mix of guests and industry topics keeps the content fresh and useful for growth.
Bruce delivers thoughtful, deep artist interviews that pull out actionable insights.

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NHTE 642 Rob Hatch
Q: Please share about the Lee Brice song I Don't Dance and how it came together.
Rob explains the writing session started with a poolside idea from Dallas Davidson, developed quickly with a strong chorus, and culminated in a track that became a hit, highlighting how a moment of inspiration can converge with collaboration to produce a successful song.
NHTE 640 Thaddeus Corea
Q: Let's get started by having you share first all about the song of yours that was just playing during the intro called Save Me.
Save Me is part of a larger volume written years earlier during a time of anger and social awareness; the project used the moniker King Whistle to signal music that could be whistled along with, with lyrics meant to be meaningful but not overly complex.
NHTE 638 Justin Gray
Q: What makes immersive audio different in recording and mixing compared to traditional stereo?
Immersive audio requires capturing space and direct sounds with microphone arrays, then carefully positioning layers so the listener is surrounded by sound; it demands meticulous planning in recording, editing, and spatial mixing rather than relying on stereo pan alone.
NHTE 638 Justin Gray
Q: How did Flow start and evolve into an immersive piece?
Flow began with a piano-based ostinato by Justin Gray, then expanded through bass lines, layers of kalimba, brass, strings, and synthesizers, all orchestrated to sit within an immersive 3D space.
NHTE 634 Gigi Zimmer
Q: Tell us about Lose It and your co-writing and co-producing role.
Gigi explains that she co-wrote and co-produced Lose It with friends Jack Ritter and Alexa Villa; the track evolved naturally during a collaborative writing session, with vocals recorded early on and kept because the first take captured the magic even with a cheaper mic.

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What is Now Hear This Entertainment about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on conversations with successful musicians, songwriters, and entertainment professionals, focusing on the craft, career journeys, and industry insights that help aspiring artists grow. Episodes often balance creative processes with practical guidance on networking, branding, and navigating the music business, with frequent coverage of live events like NAMM and collaborations with legendary figures. A standout aspect is the emphasis on authenticity, resilience, and evolving artistry across a wide range of genres, making it valuable for both artists and industry professionals seeking actionable takeaways.

Noteworthy is the frequent pairing of artist storytelling with behind-the-scenes industry context, plus a track record of... more

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1. Rob Hatch
2. Daniel Keller
3. Thaddeus Corea
4. Zoe Thrall
5. Justin Gray
6. Chris Standring
7. Melissa Joiner
8. Gigi Zimmer

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