This week on Millennial Money lifestyle Thursday we sat down with Americana singer/songwriter Matthew Mayfield.

We spoke with this talented singer about his latest album, RECOIL, which is climbing the iTunes singer/songwriter charts and has over 100,000 downloads on Spotify.

To celebrate, we’re giving away 2 copies of his album, RECOIL. Head on over to the giveaway page and enter to win a CD by January 17th.

Hope you enjoy our conversation as Mayfield opened up about how he poured all his emotions from a breakup into his new record, the attitude of rock and roll, and his loyalty to the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Check out his website for upcoming tour information.

Shannah Compton Game

Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the top-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 20 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.

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Meet Jared

Jared Evan is a young songwriter/producer and rapper who just dropped his new album, The Blanket Truth. The album is climbing the iTunes pop chart and features guest appearances from Lloyd and Allan Kingdom.

This multi-talented artist is also becoming a sought after songwriter and producer having written for Rihanna, Eminem, Kanye West, and Kid Ink among others.

On this Episode

In this candid interview with Millennial Money, Jared opens up about being a young artist signed to a major record label and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Jared is definitely a young artist you will want to keep an eye out for in the future.

Shannah Compton Game

Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the top-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 20 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.

www.mmoneypodcast.com

Our Holiday Playlist

It’s no secret that both Jeff and I love music, but our love for music overflows during the holiday season. To get in the holiday mood we’ve put together our favorite songs, both new and old.

Be sure to enter our  $25 iTunes giveaway before December 26th!

Christmas Biscuits – One of my favorite Irish singers, got Shannah into, finally saw him this past year. Glen Hansard and Mark Geary song to raise money for Dublin’s homeless.

White Christmas – Otis Redding…a legend. If you don’t have Otis in your playlist you are missing out. His voice is so intoxicating and the perfect person to strike a mood of romance.

All That I Want – This a song by husband and wife indie pop-folk duo Deb Talen and Steve Tannan that appears on their Happiness album, but it’s the only real Christmas song on the record.

Oh Light – Gungor(featuring All Sons & Daughters), off their O Christmas ep from 2015. It’s just a song that makes you feel really good at Christmas time.

Christmas Day – She & Him, which is Zoey Desch and indie-artist M. Ward off their first Christmas record, A Very She & Him Christmas.

Silent Night – Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Neighborly Christmas album. I’m always looking for new updated versions of classic Christmas songs and Silent Night is one of my favs. I love this version of the song.

8 Days of Hannukah – One for our Jewish friends from Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings.  Sharon Jones died last month from cancer which was a heartbreaker. This great song is off their It’s a Holiday Soul Party from last year.

Shannah Compton Game

Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the top-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 20 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.

www.mmoneypodcast.com

Meet Jericho Woods

For this week’s Millennial Money Lifestyle Thursday episode we headed over to Kentucky to chat with frontman and lead singer Josh Mitcham of the Americana band Jericho Woods.

This Kentucky trio with Jory Hutchens (fiddle), Paul Priest (bass & vocals) and Josh Mitcham (guitar & vocals), spent 2015 and 2016 on the road promoting their debut album Same Ol’ Dirt which premiered in the Top 8 on the Billboard Heatseeker Charts and in the Top 25 on the iTunes Country Album Chart.

On the Podcast

We had a great time talking with the laid back and fun Mitcham about the band’s new single, Better Now, playing with Sturgil Simpson and what it takes to make it in music these days. Follow Jericho Woods on Instagram as well.

Shannah Compton Game

Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the top-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 20 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.

www.mmoneypodcast.com

Meet Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics

Soul music is an American invention that has sonically traveled the world through many emerging incarnations – with the latest being birthed in Atlanta in the form of Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics.

It’s easy to wax nostalgia on such classic soul mega stars as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, or even Aretha. However, today’s new crop of soulful sensations such as St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Charles Bradley, and the chart-topping Alabama Shakes are redefining the sound of Americana soul music, making the new millennial generation take notice. With their new single and video,“Tried on a Smile.”

Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics aim to add their talents to the new wave of American Soul 2.0.

On this Podcast Episode

• Hear about Ruby’s entrepreneurial journey into music
• Listen to the soul sounds of Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics
• Find out about what’s up next for the group

Shannah Compton Game

Shannah Compton Game is a Money Wellness expert, host of the top-rated Millennial Money podcast, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with an MBA. Millennial Money has over 20 million downloads in 164 countries. Shannah’s years of experience as a skilled Certified Financial Planner have set her on a mission to revolutionize how people think, act, and feel about their finances…and have some fun doing so.

www.mmoneypodcast.com