The Indie Pulse ~ by Groover

Episode 5 – The Jack Moves: Ben Harper, Big Stages, and the Lessons of the Road

In this episode, we sit down with Zee Desmondes and Teddy Powell of The Jack Moves to talk about their winding journey through the music industry. From their beginnings in the NYC skate scene to shaping their soulful sound in Newark, the duo reflects on what it takes to carve out a lane in music, sharing stories of mentorship, big tours, and their experience hitting the road with Ben Harper. The Jack Moves open up about the failures that fueled their growth, the resilience it takes to keep going, and how they’ve stayed true to their cinematic approach to songwriting across three albums. It’s a conversation about grit, persistence, and building a career on your own terms—even when the ride gets bumpy. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Episode 4 – LeBRON: The Love/Hate Reality of Being a DJ

LeBRON is one of the rare DJs celebrated for his meticulous, groove-driven sets that channel disco-funk and French house. From Melbourne to Europe, North America, and Asia, he’s earned comparisons to Breakbot and Dimitri From Paris while building his own label, Love Frequency, and throwing the Boogie Frizzante parties. In this episode, LeBRON talks about cultural differences in the music scenes across Australia, the U.S., and Europe, the highs and lows of performing, and how failures shaped him into the artist he is today. A staple of the underground dance music community, LeBRON has shared stages with legends like Purple Disco Machine, Todd Terje, and Joey Negro. His mixes have found homes in clubs and festivals across the globe, and with his label, he’s become a champion for timeless, groove-based dance music. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Episode 3 – Revenge Wife: The Highs and Lows of a Pop Career

In this episode we sit down with Revenge Wife (aka Liz Nistico), former frontwoman of indie-pop duo HOLYCHILD, to talk about her journey from band life to building a deeply personal solo project. She opens up about the highs and lows of her career: Signing to a label, struggling with management, and learning hard lessons about the realities of the industry - all of which shaped her evolution into Revenge Wife. With HOLYCHILD, Liz helped coin “brat pop,” signed to Glassnote Records, toured with Passion Pit and Walk the Moon, and played major festivals like Lollapalooza and Governor’s Ball. Beyond music, she’s directed over 60 music videos, co-wrote Xanax Damage for Future, and built a viral live show presence. Now, as Revenge Wife, she’s creating an immersive world of music and visuals, including her ambitious Alien Witch project. This conversation is about resilience, reinvention, and what it really takes to take back creative control. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Episode 2 – Noah Prebish: The Realities of a Working Musician

Musician and illustrator Noah Prebish has built a career that moves across worlds, fronting the experimental pop band Psymon Spine, composing and producing music featured on Pitchfork, NPR, and BBC, and creating illustrations for artists like Remi Wolf and Miya Folick. In this episode, Noah shares the realities of juggling multiple creative jobs, learning from bad shows, and finding inspiration everywhere. It’s an honest look at what it means to carve out a life in music and art today. Beyond his band work, Noah’s compositions have been synced in major films and shows like To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, Never Have I Ever, and Emily in Paris. His illustrations have become an extension of his musical career, working with iconic NYC venues like Baby’s All Right and labels such as DFA Records, making him a rare example of an artist thriving at the intersection of music and visual art. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Episode 1 – Jason Lekberg: Inside the Music Industry Machine

Jason Lekberg has spent 20 years on both sides of the stage: first as a touring musician, and now as a marketing executive and founder of Lekberg Enterprises. In this episode, Jason reflects on the lessons he’s learned navigating the music industry, from building bands to breaking artists. He opens up about the challenges, the turning points, and what it really takes to survive - and thrive - in the business of music. Jason’s work has touched nearly every corner of the industry, including leadership roles at Eleven Seven Music Group and Sony Music. He’s partnered with artists ranging from Mötley Crüe and Papa Roach to Ice Nine Kills, bringing a rare perspective on what it takes to bridge artistry and business at the highest levels. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.