Scratch Take

Ivana Carrescia is a singer/songwriter based in New York City. Best known for the music she's made under the name EDDI FRONT, Ivana has recently been working on a new project called Gioia with GODMODE's Nick Sylvester. In this episode, Ivana talks about using songwriting to unlock her emotions, writing unconsciously, and the freedom and empowerment that she feels when she makes music. Visit http://scratchtake.com/episodes/ivana-carrescia for a complete playlist of all of the songs featured in this episode.

Lawrence is a soul/pop band fronted by siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence. The group released their debut album Breakfast this past March and are set to play at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this summer. In this episode, Clyde and Gracie talk about their love of Motown, making music that puts smiles on people's faces, and the importance of trusting your writing partner. Visit http://scratchtake.com/episodes/lawrence for a complete playlist of all of the songs featured in this episode.

UV Rays is a psychadelic punk band from New York City. The group most recently released a compilation album called A Fistful of Songs this past April. In this episode, one of the band's two lead songwriters, Adrien DeFontaine, talks about the thoughtfulness that goes into writing a single word, the importance of not holding anything back, and the way that leaning into your own uncomfortable feelings might help someone else feel less alone. Visit http://scratchtake.com/episodes/uv-rays for a complete playlist of all of the songs featured in this episode.

Simulcast is the self-described post-apocalyptic punk project of Providence, Rhode Island-based Tristan Rodman. In this episode, Tristan talks about writing for specific spaces and media, his quest to make music that actually sounds like him, and how he hears music as a sort of web that connects everyone to everyone else. Visit http://scratchtake.com/episodes/simulcast for a complete playlist of all of the songs featured in this episode.

Andrea Silva is a Colombian singer/songwriter who is currently living in Los Angeles. In this episode, Andrea talks about listening to music vibes-first, writing stupid songs for boys, and why she finds it easier to write in English than to write in Spanish. Visit http://scratchtake.com/episodes/andrea-silva for a complete playlist of all of the songs featured in this episode.

Humeysha is a multilingual Indian experimental rock project fronted by Zain Alam. The group put out their self-titled debut album last October. In this episode, Zain talks about the diverse influences, the cultural dissonance, and the resulting reconciliation that gave birth to Humeysha. Visit http://scratchtake.com/episodes/humeysha for a complete playlist of all of the songs featured in this episode.

Hurry is a power-pop trio from Philadelphia. The group released their sophomore album, Guided Meditation, just last week. In this episode, the band's primary songwriter Matt Scottoline talks about conveying emotion with melody, the importance of making music that's honest, and how writing songs empowered his nerdy self to feel cool. Visit http://scratchtake.com/episodes/hurry for a complete playlist of all of the songs featured in this episode.

Overcoats is the folktronica project of Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell. Their latest single, "Nighttime Hunger," came out in February of 2016. In this episode, Hana and JJ talk about injecting tension into their music, the vulnerability that comes with writing together, and the powerful empathy and understanding that they've developed for each other through their songwriting. Visit http://scratchtake.com/episodes/overcoats for a complete playlist of all of the songs featured in this episode.

Lauren Tronick is a folky singer/songwriter who is currently based in Austin, Texas. In this episode, Lauren talks about her love of poetry, the emotion that drives her music, and her impossible quest to write from outside herself. Visit http://scratchtake.com/episodes/lauren-tronick for a complete playlist of all of the songs featured in this episode.

Triangle Park is the R&B/electro-pop project of songwriter Sean Eads. Sean has been periodically putting out singles under the name Triangle Park since August 2015. In this episode, Sean Eads talks about how his fascination with the storytelling and melodic nature of musical theater has mixed with his love of R&B and electronic music to form Triangle Park's unique sound. Visit http://scratchtake.com/episodes/triangle-park for a complete playlist of all of the songs featured in this episode.