After over 100 episodes talking about how I'm able to be a mom, work full time and do all the things, I realized it might be time to bring some other people into the mix to share their stories of being a creative while still having a life. TMI with Laura (short for the music industry) is a show that dives into all facets of the business - from roadies to backing vocalists to artists - and gives you a deeper look at how these creators create.
Guests have been tricky to come by (thanks summer touring!) so you're stuck with Laura for this incredibly personal overshare of an episode. Hang on for the update you never knew you wanted.
22 Jul 2026
TMI with Døvydas
Laura interviews Lithuanian-born musician and creator Dovydas about moving to the U.S. in 2012 to pursue American blues and rock, the cultural differences he noticed (especially warmth, casual language, and greeting strangers), and how he built a career by looping music on the street and inviting strangers to sing or play. He explains shifting from the traditional idea of "making it" to focusing on "why" over "how," accelerated by the pandemic and the internet, and how his on-camera personality became part of the performance - leading to corporate and festival bookings as a music-driven personality. He shares a new mobile cart setup for street performances, discusses his album Rockstar Problems inspired by an invoice from an ex, and reflects on touring as an opener for Mia Asano and becoming a better performer through back-to-back shows.
00:00 Meet the Guest
00:45 Saying Dovydas Right
02:28 Moving to America
05:23 Lithuania vs US Culture
08:38 Street Music Origins
09:45 Rethinking Performance
12:06 No Such Thing as Made It
13:18 Pandemic and Going Viral
15:21 Performance Starts on Camera
17:49 Going Mobile with the Cart
19:15 Laura Sets the Scene
24:25 Venice Street Setup
25:37 Booked as Yourself
27:11 Authenticity vs AI
28:35 Rockstar Problems CD
32:09 Musical Avengers Tour
36:12 No Setlist Philosophy
39:19 Persona and Performance
41:25 Lithuanian Throne Bit
42:17 Wrap Up and Plugs
44:21 Language Outro
45:34 Final Thanks and Subscribe
9 Jul 2026
TMI with Laura - Andee Connors
Andee Connors on Aquarius Records, Pandora, and P.E.E.'s Viral Reunion
Laura interviews musician and Pandora music curator Andee Connors about his career spanning bands, a long-running San Francisco record store, and music industry work. Connors recounts moving from San Diego to Boston and then San Francisco, working at Tower Records, and eventually joining and later taking over Aquarius Records with Alan after the owner left for Apple; the store's history and closure are covered in an Amazon documentary, including licensing challenges that required soundalike replacements. He describes Aquarius as an eclectic, mail-order community hub known for obscure international music and extensive in-store reviews. Connors explains joining Pandora during Aquarius's decline, initially evaluating thousands of submissions, then shifting into creator-focused work supporting artists. He also details his band P.E.E.'s unexpected TikTok-driven resurgence, sold-out shows with younger fans, upcoming tours, and his other projects My Heart An Inverted Flame and Common Eider, King Eider, alongside a forthcoming surgery.
00:00 Meet Andee Connors
05:06 Record Store Documentary
05:41 Sync Music Stories
07:58 From Tower to Aquarius
10:03 Aquarius Legacy
12:39 Band Goes Viral
13:22 What Is Grind Pop
16:56 P.E.E. TikTok Explosion
19:24 New Records Incoming
20:51 Creepy Ambient Projects
24:00 Tour Plans And Surgery
24:23 Surgery Versus Touring
25:00 Work Travel And Recovery
26:16 Woods Life Knee Injury
26:51 Glasses And Skull Palace
28:31 Landing A Job At Pandora
31:47 Record Store To Streaming Shift
36:01 Day Jobs And Creative Freedom
40:58 Reunions Aging And Live Shows
44:11 Wrap Up And Thanks
Learn more about Andee's creative endeavors:
The viral P.E.E. song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7248GQlH2Q0&list=RD7248GQlH2Q0&start_radio=1
https://myheartaninvertedflame.bandcamp.com/album/my-death-is-more-beautiful-than-your-life-2 (https://myheartaninvertedflame.bandcamp.com/album/my-death-is-more-beautiful-than-your-life-2)
https://cycliclaw.bandcamp.com/album/a-wound-of-body (https://cycliclaw.bandcamp.com/album/a-wound-of-body)
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Podcast Authority Score: 84 / 100
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Engagement
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