On this episode of Two Beers With The Band, I sat down with LeVan The Man, a multifaceted creative who excels as both a photographer and producer. LeVan shares his precise definition of a producer and the essential skills required for the role. He explains his intentional process of creating beats, always with a target audience or purpose in mind, and how every beat, like every photo, carries a certain emotion. We dive into his unique dual passions, discussing his candid photography techniques and even brainstorming the idea of combining his photos and beats to post the music inspired by the image.

LeVan, who works on music daily , opens up about the deeper connection to his craft, sharing how making music helps heal trauma. He also speaks passionately about the Venue Music community, highlighting its inclusive and constructive nature and how he got involved through the Texas Raw event. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of visual and auditory art, the power of a supportive community, and the intentional mindset of a modern producer.

On this episode of Two Beers With The Band, I sat down with Prtysunknxwn (pronounced "Party's Unknown"), a true DIY music powerhouse who writes, records, produces, and engineers all his own tracks, including the song "Outsiders" we heard at the start of the show. He's an artist driven by raw, honest expression, using music as a tool to heal himself. Prtysunknxwn is not just a musician; he's a multi-talented creative who also sketches and has a passion for gaming.

We dove deep into his musical identity, which often leads to comparisons to The Weeknd, a comparison he takes in stride. Prtysunknxwn opened up about his process, which allows him to go from an initial concept in his phone notes to a fully recorded, mixed, mastered, and released song in a matter of days. We discussed the huge role mental health plays in his work and the power of writing songs based on personal experience or deep observation of someone else's emotions. He shares his view on modern success—which is about stability and paying bills through his art, not filling stadiums —and offers essential advice for up-and-coming indie artists on utilizing short-form video content for promotion.

On this episode of Two Beers With The Band, I sat down with a passionate young artist making waves in the rap scene: Stizzie Rae. At just 15 years old and based in Indiana , Stizzie is already a singer, writer, rapper, and artist with a remarkable connection to his craft. He shares how his musical journey began as a two-year-old, captivated by Lmfao and Michael Jackson , and eventually led him to study artists like Zoltan Tashian and Lil Wayne , who inspired his freestyling approach to rap.

Stizzie gives us a candid look at the challenges of a DIY musician, including the frustrating experience of working with a beat producer who threatened to sue him, leading him to scrap an entire album track out of respect. He also explains his unconventional songwriting process: he lets the beat speak to him and translates its feeling into his lyrics, which is why he rarely writes anything down. This creative method results in many short songs, as he only spits for as long as the beat lasts.

Despite his challenges, Stizzie's goal is pure: he wants to inspire people to stay true to themselves and follow their hearts, the way his idols inspired him. He emphasizes that making music is the "most exciting thing" he's ever done and should always be fun, not stress