Analog Smile - LeNNe

05/07/22 • 35 min

1 Listener

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Leonard Cerzosie Jr. from the band LeNNe. They released 'A Sympathetic Antipathy', via Imagen Records on April 8, 2022. Their debut EP is the culmination of a few years of musical collaboration. The project was produced & co-written by Morgan Rose along with Leonard Cerzosie Jr., Corey Lowery, and Jim Taylor. In its various stages of recording, engineering talents include Jose Urquiza, James "Fluff" Harley, and Mike Ferretti. The initial inspiration was the passing of Lenny's mother after years of battling ALS. Tracks like "Miracle" were written about that struggle. Rose & Cerzosie have a history of writing & recording together and included a remastered version of a song they wrote with The Infinite Staircase in 2013 called "No Amends". Other musicians featured on the EP include Chris Caffrey of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Justin Taylor of Alborn. Lenne has plans to play in support of their new EP throughout 2022. The current band line up consists of heavy hitting, Maryland musicians Mike Slaski, Rob Landon, and Stephen Hybdzinski; alongside Evan Crider ,Taylor from PA and Cerzosie from NY. "This was originally supposed to just be a session in Atlanta with Morgan & Corey. The plan was to do a song in honor of my mom. We ended up having such cool, sometimes borderline morbid chemistry. Funny fact? The original song that started this whole thing didn't even make the EP. We went along this darker, heavier path while still maintaining all the melodies we initially created" says Leonard Cerzosie Jr. We chat about the EP, collaborations with musical luminaries and legends, and much more! Visit lenne.bigcartel.com for more information.

Previous Episode

Analog Smile - Paula Moore

1 Recommendations

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Paula Moore. Paula was the first female A&R research executive in the music industry. During her time as an executive at two major label groups, she built the industry’s first A&R research platform, connecting A&R executive staff, scouts, artists, and data. Today, she is still the only female senior-level A&R research executive with IP assets. Paula continues to innovate the music industry and is the founder and CEO of GREATERTHAN, a platform for creative professionals exploring opportunities for success through content, community, and curated research. She’s the author of 'Glitter & Grit: Be Greater As A Creative.' A gritty, raw story of a creative person who won’t give up or give in to the constant challenges, setbacks, and betrayals that come with trying to build a career out of her creativity, 'Glitter & Grit' is the terrifying yet thrilling ride of her career path, successes and failures, stories, and advice to help you reach your true potential. With over two decades of experience, Paula Moore first set out to innovate the music industry. Her story inspires creatives everywhere while showing them what it takes to be a creative success at any career stage. It’s more than a book of advice and quotes – it’s the untold stories, the real-life events no one wants to share, about the costs of trying to make it as both a creative person and an executive in a cutthroat industry. We chat about her new book, the music industry, immersive experiences in your home, and much more! Visit greaterthanhq.com for information.

Next Episode

Analog Smile - Peter Argyropoulos (Sons Of Silver)

1 Recommendations

On this episode of Analog Smile, Sherry speaks with Peter Argyropoulos with the band Sons of Silver. Put the five members of Los Angeles-based Sons of Silver in a room together and they feed off of a collective face-to-face creative energy. They plug in and unlock a flood of emotions energized by unbridled guitars, fluid percussion, and a distinct vocal howl. In the summer of 2020, the band unleashed the aptly titled Doomsday Noises to widespread critical acclaim. American Songwriter deemed the band a "Supergroup," along with praise from Consequence of Sound and Paste Magazine. The songs from Doomsday Noises have amassed over five million views on YouTube, with three out of the five tracks on the EP garnering spots on Billboard Active Rock Chart. Sons Of Silver—Pete Argyropoulos [vocals, guitar], Brina Kabler [keys, vocals], Kevin Haaland [lead guitar], Adam Kury [bass], and Dave Krusen [drums] continue to project the power between them louder than ever on their Universal Music Group/4L Entertainment 2022 EP, Ordinary Sex Appeal. “Our vision is always to put five people in a space, trade ideas, and let the process be very human,” says Argyropoulos. “It’s not manufactured. It’s not autotuned. It’s not done from separate locations. We capture inspiration in the moment. It’s an old-school way of doing things.” We chat about Sons Of Silver, their new EP 'Ordinary Sex Appeal', Greek food, and so much more! Visit their website sonsofsilver.com for more information.