The New Artist Spotlight is an international network of artists who work together to build each other’s fanbase while promoting each other’s music.
Each week, the NAS Podcast will feature in-depth interviews with artists from the NAS community with wide-ranging discussions about music, life and everything in between!
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Trading Green for Green with Andres Guazzelli | NAS Podcast S7 E2
Welcome back to Season Seven of the NAS Podcast! In Episode Two, Origin Crxss and Lisa Haden sit down with the show's producer, Argentinian composer Andres Guazzelli.Andres Guazzelli is an Argentinian composer, producer, and audio engineer known for blending symphonic rock, progressive elements, and cinematic sound design into a distinctive and emotionally driven style. Based in Mar del Plata, his work spans multiple genres, from rock and metal to orchestral and film-inspired compositions, reflecting both his classical background and modern production expertise. With over a decade of releases, Andres has built a reputation for detailed, high-end mixes and creative arrangements, while also collaborating with international artists and working across diverse audio projects. His music often explores introspective and conceptual themes, combining technical precision with expressive storytelling.New Artist Spotlight is a community of indie musicians from around the globe. We believe in the power of numbers so we work together to promote each other's music. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive space where indie musicians can get their music heard and find their first fans.Join the community - https://www.newartistspotlight.org/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazRLcXVnQzR3dGlxZVRMMnRZa3k5UEkzV2ZnZ3xBQ3Jtc0tralRaOVVRVE9lUXBsRHpxMjczNW9wSDJpeFA4VzRiVGlEbDJzX1NCSkRMc2dSOFpCWlZJR3ViQjRLZl96Z2lQSTNpS3c2bXFBdk16bmY3VmgwdXYzdV9wd2U5Ujd2MEUybzJrRWtBMG9ra3h6OXhZSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newartistspotlight.org%2F&v=ayqFNSlmvbQ)
23 Jan 2026
Appreciating João Aranha | NAS Podcast S7 E1
Welcome back to Season Seven of the NAS Podcast! In Episode One, Origin Crxss and Lisa Haden sit down with Brazilian songwriter João Aranha, with the guest appearances of NAS founder Ed Eagle, Brad Bauman from Mercury Teardrop, Kele Fleming and Mel Randall.João Aranha is a Brazilian singer-songwriter from Rio de Janeiro known for his heartfelt pop and indie pop music that blends catchy melodies with thoughtful lyrics. Born on August 10, 1976, he has released music spanning albums and singles, including his 2020 album Para Quem Sabe Amar and recent tracks like the remastered “Calar a sua voz,” showcasing his versatility and enduring presence in the Brazilian music scene. His songs such as “Let it Flow,” “Perfume e Paixao,” “La na Kombi,” and “You Matter to Us” highlight his ability to create resonant, emotionally rich compositions that connect deeply with listeners across genres.New Artist Spotlight is a community of indie musicians from around the globe. We believe in the power of numbers so we work together to promote each other's music. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive space where indie musicians can get their music heard and find their first fans.Join the community - https://www.newartistspotlight.org/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFljTnVoM2JfanUyVVpwcUNzanBwMWgzTm1iUXxBQ3Jtc0tuMnFYTTFrTV9GdHJiRUdZanVTb3dQOGFrZUlwUHhESzYzaFBZSDJPOVN4bE1HNzVLV0k4Tmg2TUFZYjQ2UTg3YUJkNFFQcmhWZWtPRjFNSnZiclMyNjcwUjdKMFZxOVBKeDdvc1VqWHVhelFaa3FlMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newartistspotlight.org%2F&v=L0q41fBaLhU)
7 Nov 2025
From Self-Taught To Award Winner with Amaury Bernier | NAS Podcast S6 E23
Welcome back to Season Six of the NAS Podcast! In Episode Twenty Three, Origin Crxss and Lisa Haden sit down with French-born award-winner composer Amaury Laurent Bernier.Amaury Bernier is a French-born self-taught composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer, whose artistic ethos is rooted in the belief that “there’s a sound for every story.” Born near Paris and residing in Hamburg since 2015, he holds a nominal degree in modern literature yet quickly channelled his passion into music; writing, arranging and touring as a multi-instrumentalist before turning his focus to film scoring. With an organic, warm and genre-spanning style, Bernier has contributed music to over 120 projects across formats; from features and series to shorts and commercials; and has received multiple awards including the Silver LIA for Best Music Adaptation (2017) and the German Film Music Prize (2024). Alongside his screen work, he releases solo material that blends modern classical, folk, indie-pop and cinematic soundscapes, hinting at an upcoming album slated for late 2025New Artist Spotlight is a community of indie musicians from around the globe. We believe in the power of numbers so we work together to promote each other's music. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive space where indie musicians can get their music heard and find their first fans.Join the community - https://www.newartistspotlight.org/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUk0RG9qS3ZLSFdxblNqNl9iQ3FaeUtka20tQXxBQ3Jtc0treXZqbXVGbk4xcmlla0dhcU5TQkZKN0xnWjJ0eUhBcWtBb0RVbUFJcFE3YXhXNV9iZThOOVlUMldBRzMzUmkxZC1mZUJwM2FMeTBrZ1o2VGItUkVBd2VvandKaVAtUmpuZWlnNEt1dHczSV92RmlZSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newartistspotlight.org%2F&v=7wFvZBrciYA)
00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFvZBrciYA) Intro00:35 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFvZBrciYA&t=35s) Who is Amaury Bernier?01:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFvZBrciYA&t=72s) Breaking into the film scene04:58 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFvZBrciYA&t=298s) The journey of being self-taught11:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFvZBrciYA&t=680s) Award-Winner15:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFvZBrciYA&t=920s) Writing music as a parent19:05 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFvZBrciYA&t=1145s) Studio Tour23:22 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFvZBrciYA&t=1402s) Polaroid Revolt30:25 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFvZBrciYA&t=1825s) "The Blue Box In The Sky"37:21 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFvZBrciYA&t=2241s) Amaury and Polaroids40:38 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFvZBrciYA&t=2438s) The issue of AI50:16 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFvZBrciYA&t=3016s) Quickfire Five55:12 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFvZBrciYA&t=3312s) Amaury and NAS
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MEET THE CREW
Wilko Wilkes:
https://wilkowilkes.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wilkowilkesmusic
Origin Crxss:
https://linktr.ee/origin100
https://www.instagram.com/origin_crxss
Lisa Haden:
https://linktr.ee/lisahaden
https://www.instagram.com/lisamariehaden
Plummy:
https://www.plummymusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/plummymusic
Blue Scarr
https://linktr.ee/bluescarrmusic
https://www.instagram.com/bluescarrmusic/
Andres Guazzelli (Editor):
https://www.andresguazzelli.com/
https://www.instagram.com/andresguazzelli
NAS Podcast Theme by Charles Connolly
https://www.charlesconnollymusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/connollytunes
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