Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer and radio host Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus dives into the stories and experiences that shape these artists, and ultimately, the music we hear.
The Rescues on composing Tony-nominated musical The Lost Boys, & making an immortal work of art
The Rescues are the trio behind the songs for The Lost Boys, 2026's most Tony-nominated musical of the year. The musical reworks the 1987 cult film, injecting its original vampire campiness with tons of heart. We discuss what it looks like to scale your creative vision, placing it in the hands of the cast & crew, & writing songs that are more "spiritually" vampiric than literal.
Find the The Lost Boys (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/235gR56E3a2MzDyCap8qUW?si=w4x49z9aSj2nK53pe6HZmw
On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-lost-boys-original-broadway-cast-recording/6772352418
Find The Rescues on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therescues/?hl=en
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About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them.
Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT.
Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia’s deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level.
This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love.
About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who’s spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She’s hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she’s had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé.
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18 May 2026
Joseph on 'Closer to Happy', letting people down & letting go of fear
On their 5th LP, Joseph are learning to let go of many fears: the fear of disappointing others, the fear of failure, the fear of not being who you thought you were supposed to be. I sat down with sisters Natalie & Meegan to discuss it all.
Find Joseph on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Wfvw7rDz7HA6gE2z6QhqO?si=2nmMiU89SXOd4x7JdhtXKQ
On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/joseph/1053275225
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebandjoseph/?hl=en
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About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them.
Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT.
Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia’s deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level.
This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love.
About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who’s spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She’s hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she’s had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé.
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18 Mar 2026
Julianna Zahariou on 'Dreamer Dreamer', recurring dreams, & demanding more than conditional love
On Dreamer Dreamer, Julianna Zachariou wades through dreams of never reaching a destination, deep feelings, and the kind of love that sustains us.
Find Julianna on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MKLoCXEXufW2ldiQtUokO?si=hlMZ2ATKRvOJEsNq5-ij5g
On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/madison-cunningham/461080475
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madicunningham/?hl=en
Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen
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Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia
About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus, where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them.
Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT.
Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia’s deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level.
This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love.
About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who’s spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She’s hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she’s had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé.
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Kilo Kish on 'Negotiations', & the tension between art & industry
Published 21 Jul 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I kind of set out to, like, do design and then music kind of just kind of came and then I followed it. And so it's like, how do I make my life feel like a good life while it's doing all these things that have now become monetized and have become, like, this, like, way to rank myself in, and, like, position and box myself and, like, the way the people view me has changed. And, like, people speak to me differently based off of what I achieve and what I don't achieve. And, like, I'm able to do these things or those things and, and that's all as a result of, like, my output. And so it's like, well, how do I categorize myself then? […]
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