Live and Amplified

09/07/2026

It’s finally LIVE. 🤘

The Live & Amplified Store is here.

🎵 Acoustic sessions
👕 Merch
🔥 Artist gear
💰 Helping fund more cool s**t

And yes—we’re putting money back in the artists’ pockets.

Go check it out. Link in bio.

09/01/2026

Lets book a Podcast... If you are a musician in CentralTexas or traveling through! Comment below to be a guest!

08/30/2026

Texas Country fans, this is one conversation you don't want to miss! 🤠🔥

Bri Bagwell joins us on The Hoedown Showdown to talk about her powerful new independent single, “Act My Age,” and the real-life inspiration behind it.

From embracing getting older and becoming more confident in your own skin to testing songs in front of live audiences, building a unique vinyl project, her upcoming EP New Texican, and her growing podcast — Bri gives us an honest look behind the music and the life of an independent artist.

She also talks about a new song inspired by Billy the Kid, life on the road, Texas music, and why playing live shows is still one of the best ways for artists to truly connect with their audience.

This is more than just a music interview. It's a conversation about independence, creativity, growth, and staying true to yourself.

🎙️ Watch the full interview with Bri Bagwell now!

👇 What's YOUR favorite Bri Bagwell song? Drop it in the comments and make sure to SHARE this with your favorite Texas Country fan!

08/29/2026

Finally got a Store up for our merch! And this also gives a way to support our independent artists we work with! Trying to make this a Record Deal without all the strings!

08/25/2026

THIS is why independent music matters.

No record label. No hype. No pretending.

Just Lilly Milford, four powerful songs, and the stories behind them.

👉 STOP SCROLLING. WATCH LILLY’S STORY + MUSIC NOW.

And if you believe independent artists deserve to be heard, share this. Give an artist you believe in a little more reach!

https://youtu.be/7eaSb8nQ16o?is=fMRSGKFVGg_WYznL

Support Lilly Milford Here: https://live-and-amplified-music-shop.m...

08/23/2026

BMG + Suno + AI music has me conflicted.

I understand why independent musicians would opt in. Making money from your voice and music is another potential revenue stream, and I’ll never knock somebody for getting paid.

But personally? I wouldn’t do it.

There are too many unanswered questions about voice cloning, ownership, royalties, record-label cuts, and where this ultimately takes the music industry.

Music is about authenticity, real experiences, and human connection. That’s something AI can imitate, but it can’t truly live.

Would you let AI use your voice or music if you were getting paid?

AI LiveAndAmplified

08/20/2026

We’re switching things up! 🔥🎙️

The podcast is bringing the same energy we’ve been bringing since 2015—and we’re looking for musicians in Central Texas or anyone traveling through who’s ready to share their music, story, and personality.

🎸 Local musician?
🚐 Passing through Central Texas?
🎤 Got something to say and music to share?

**Comment below to book your spot on the podcast!**

Let’s make some noise. 🤘🔥

08/18/2026

🔥 DANNY WORSNOP ON THE HOEDOWN SHOWDOWN! 🔥

What happens when a song hits you at the perfect moment?

For Danny Worsnop, you drop everything and chase it.

While waiting for a Zoom meeting, Danny picked up his guitar and the first line of what would become his new single, “Until the End of Time,” came to him.

His response?

He closed Zoom and said:

“This is a songwriting day now.” 🤘🎸

In our conversation, Danny opens up about going independent, his music outside of Asking Alexandria, the inspiration behind Until the End of Time, why he believes songwriters aren't really writing songs—they're finding them, and one of the most important lessons he's learned:

👉 Know when to stop.

Sometimes the best thing you can do with a song is walk away and start chasing the next idea.

This is a fascinating conversation about creativity, songwriting, independence, and finding your own path in music.

🎧 Check out the full interview with Danny Worsnop on The Hoedown Showdown!

👇 WATCH NOW — and tell us:

Have you ever had a song idea hit you out of nowhere?

08/18/2026

🇦🇺➡️🇺🇸 From a farm in New South Wales to Nashville, Melanie Dyer is chasing her country music dreams in Music City!

We caught up with Melanie during CMA Fest for a fun conversation about her move to Nashville, her upcoming album, her new single **“If She Only Knew,”** playing the Listening Room Cafe, the artists inspiring her right now, touring plans, and what it’s really like building a career in Nashville.

And, of course, we had to talk about some essential Australian culture — Tim Tams, the Tim Tam Slam, Vegemite, and the ongoing American struggle to understand how Australians pronounce “water.” 😂

One of our favorite moments came when Melanie shared her advice for younger musicians:

**“Trust the timing of your journey.”**

Don’t compare yourself to everyone else. Enjoy the process, celebrate the little wins, and let your journey unfold.

🎙️ Check out our full conversation with Melanie Dyer on the Indie Fusion Podcast!

08/18/2026

🎵 **“It might not be there in 20 minutes, or an hour, or a week.”**

In this clip from our conversation with Danny Worsnop, we got into the unpredictable nature of songwriting — and why sometimes you have to drop everything and chase the idea when it hits.

Danny’s perspective? Don’t try to *force* the song. Be ready to **find it** when it shows up.

Whether the idea comes in a writing session, your kitchen, or even the shower, if it feels right… grab an instrument, hit record, and capture it. Because sometimes the moment is the song.

🎙️ Check out the full interview with Danny Worsnop and hear more about his approach to songwriting, creativity, and making music.

What do you think — do your best song ideas come when you’re actually sitting down to write, or when you’re doing something completely unrelated?