In this episode of Making Noise, Ashley sits down with Future Joy — the genre-fluid, sax-infused electronic duo made up of newlyweds Emily Cooper and Zach Simms. Known for their high-energy performances, uplifting sound, and joyful presence, Future Joy is redefining what modern dance music can look and feel like. From their early days throwing renegade RV sets in Florida to performing 25 festivals in a single year, Emily and Zach share the real story behind their rise — the grind, the creativ...
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In this episode of Making Noise, Ashley sits down with Future Joy — the genre-fluid, sax-infused electronic duo made up of newlyweds Emily Cooper and Zach Simms. Known for their high-energy performances, uplifting sound, and joyful presence, Future Joy is redefining what modern dance music can look and feel like. From their early days throwing renegade RV sets in Florida to performing 25 festivals in a single year, Emily and Zach share the real story behind their rise — the grind, the creativ...
Why This Artist Skipped Spotify (and What Fans Can Do) — with Josh Raines
Making Noise
40 minutes
1 month ago
Why This Artist Skipped Spotify (and What Fans Can Do) — with Josh Raines
What happens when an artist decides not to play the Spotify game? Pop Americana artist Josh Raines — an Addiction Medicine doctor by day and musician by night — joins Ashley to talk about creating music that bops, building a community of ethical and equitable creatives, and releasing his new single everywhere except Spotify. They dive into artist payouts, platform transparency, AI and rights concerns, and practical alternatives like Bandcamp, Subvert, Tidal, and Qobuz. Josh shares his story o...
Making Noise
In this episode of Making Noise, Ashley sits down with Future Joy — the genre-fluid, sax-infused electronic duo made up of newlyweds Emily Cooper and Zach Simms. Known for their high-energy performances, uplifting sound, and joyful presence, Future Joy is redefining what modern dance music can look and feel like. From their early days throwing renegade RV sets in Florida to performing 25 festivals in a single year, Emily and Zach share the real story behind their rise — the grind, the creativ...
