Known for her alt-rock anthems and killer stage persona, artist and songwriter Annabel Lee is a standout in LA’s local scene. Born in New England, where she first spent time honing her electric stage persona, she eventually migrated west to perform on popular stages like Hotel Cafe and The Echo. But perhaps what she is most known for are her multi-media concert events, incorporating elements of opera, short films and theatrics.

As you’ll learn in Marilyn’s conversation with Annabel Lee, it takes a village to bring these ideas to life, in combination with clever collaborations and a little determination. Join us as we chat songwriting process, Annabel’s relationship to social media, and the benefits (and drawbacks) of life in LA as an independent artist.

Produced by Marilyn Moser

Edited by Marilyn Moser

On-set production and recording by Marilyn Moser and Fiona Grey

Filmed at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA

Theme music by Gloria Tells, courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Buy My Merch Podcast is the music industry podcast you’ve been looking for. In each episode, host and HEADS on TV founder Marilyn Moser invites a new guest on to share their insight into what it takes to “make it” in the modern music industry. Whether it’s selling merch out of the trunk of a car, or playing shows to empty venues—these are the real stories behind the artists who never gave up.

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Born in raised in Henderson, Nevada, producer and musician CoCo Jenkins is the founder of Nothing To Do in Las Vegas (NTDLV), a popular entertainment industry calendar recommended by nearly every Vegas local in the scene. Starting out as a passion project, CoCo has since grown her community to well over 50,000 followers across platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and recently expanded the NTDLV brand into new categories, like her food blog, NTDLV Eats.

Just hours before sitting down for this interview, CoCo was invited by presidential hopeful Kamala Harris to attend her Las Vegas rally, an experience she later shared with her NTDLV following. Marilyn chats with CoCo about all things Las Vegas, her days as a music teacher, and how a now-infamous local music festival almost got her in trouble with Goldenvoice. Enjoy!

Produced and filmed by Marilyn Moser

Edited by Anna McLanahan

Intro/outro animations by Anna McLanahan

Theme music by Gloria Tells, courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Buy My Merch Podcast is the music industry podcast you’ve been looking for. In each episode, host and HEADS on TV founder Marilyn Moser invites a new guest on to share their insight into what it takes to “make it” in the modern music industry. Whether it’s selling merch out of the trunk of a car, or playing shows to empty venues—these are the real stories behind the artists who never gave up.

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What happens when two DJs join forces in Las Vegas? Possibly the most magical friendship the Buy My Merch Podcast has seen yet! Meet TAY X and IvyMay, each a Las Vegas-based DJ, producer and artist, whose careers intertwined after a chance meeting at an EDM show in town. Together, you'll find these two supporting one another at local DJ sets, and even road tripping to desert sand dunes in search of the perfect content backdrop. No matter what they're up to, you can guarantee it's going to be fun.

In this episode, you'll hear how TAY X pulled off a 24-hour double-gig day (Santa Monica to Las Vegas), and how IvyMay ties her love of house plants into her artistic expression. Plus, we talk about what it takes to make it as a DJ in the entertainment capital of the world. A great conversation for anyone curious about the ever-evolving music industry in Las Vegas!

Produced and filmed by Marilyn Moser

Edited by Anna McLanahan

Intro/outro animations by Anna McLanahan

Theme music by Gloria Tells, courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Buy My Merch Podcast is the music industry podcast you’ve been looking for. In each episode, host and HEADS on TV founder Marilyn Moser invites a new guest on to share their insight into what it takes to “make it” in the modern music industry. Whether it’s selling merch out of the trunk of a car, or playing shows to empty venues—these are the real stories behind the artists who never gave up.

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