For many musicians, creativity is a constant force - an instinct, a lifeline, a way of making sense of the world.

But when parenthood enters the picture, the creative process can shift in ways both unexpected and profound. Late-night songwriting sessions might be replaced with lullabies, and the once-solitary pursuit of music can become a family affair, filled with new voices, perspectives, and priorities.

Andrew Stonehome is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who knows this balance all too well. Originally from North Dakota and now based in Beaverton, Oregon, Andrew crafts catchy and retro-tinged pop-rock that resonates with emotion and introspection.

Collin Derrick is no stranger to the art of reinvention. From his early days touring the Southeast with the prog piano trio The Fire Tonight to his current role as a solo artist blending retro charm with modern indie pop, his career explores versatility and creativity.

As a producer and mix engineer, Collin has collaborated with Grammy winners Jeff Coffin and Nir Felder, as well as prominent artists like Offset and 2KBABY. His work spans genres and mediums, from synth-driven singles like “You’re Magic” to ambient tracks placed with Apple TV+.

Today, we are thrilled to sit down with Laura Baron, a powerhouse in indie folk and jazz whose music has captivated audiences with her powerful storytelling and genre-blending magic.

Laura’s career spans years of award-winning work, including her latest album, “Beauty in the Broken”, which has already drawn widespread acclaim for its delicate exploration of resilience, vulnerability, and the hidden beauty in life’s challenging moments.

George Collins’s “Songs for Grown Ups”

Marla Lewis, a New Jersey-born artist, has worn many hats throughout her remarkable career.

Known as a singer, songwriter, and dedicated educator, Marla's latest single “Te Quiero a Ti” stands out for its creativity and simplicity, as well as showing the deep love that drives her creative journey.

This enchanting track, offered in both Spanish and English versions, has sophisticated musical arrangements and impeccable vocals from Marla that come together to create a real warmth and romance.

Shelly Rudolph is a soulful vocalist whose powerful and captivating voice has made her a firm favorite in her hometown of Portland, Oregon, as well as around the world.

Paul Hashemi of Faint Halos releases latest single “Skyline Hill” from his upcoming album “I can see a million light.”

Karina Pardus is the President of the Female Composer Safety League, Chair of the Executive Committee of Mamas in Music, and works in music education as the Music Director of the Adults with Disabilities Program at Tanner Dance through the University of Utah.

We talk to Faint Halos’ Paul Hashemi

Being a parent must surely have helped my writing… given me a depth of emotion and years of life experience that cannot be absorbed, unless lived. But the other thing is that my children are all incredibly musical and this has pushed me to learn new instruments and to improve my own playing.

Singer-Songwriter Heidi Vincent

From the early days of receiving his first guitar at the age of 14 to the present, Christian Imes of Animals in Denial, has remained unwavering in his pursuit of passion and skill, venturing from local bands to self-produced music.

At its core, “Remembrance” is elegantly minimalist – a blend of Harper’s emotive voice and a piano that doesn’t just accompany but converses with every note she sings.