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NOT 97

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About this Podcast:

NOT 97 is a home for discovering new music from talented, under-the-radar artists around the world. Biweekly episodes feature intimate conversation with rising artists from around the world, as well as exclusive in-studio live performances. Season Ten of NOT 97 will include a range of artists from Amindi, to FELIX!, Shae Universe, and more. NOT 97 is produced in partnership with The Orchard & Human Re Sources.

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26%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is NOT 97 about?

NOT 97 is a home for discovering new music from talented, under-the-radar artists around the world. Biweekly episodes feature intimate conversation with rising artists from around the world, as well as exclusive in-studio live performances. Season Ten of NOT 97 will include a range of artists from Amindi, to FELIX!, Shae Universe, and more.

Who hosts NOT 97?

NOT 97 is hosted by NOT 97 and The Orchard. The show has published 177 episodes to date.

What has NOT 97 covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Yearning with Dende" (10 April 2025, 27 minutes), "Eem Triplin: On his debut album, studying songwriters, evolving his sound, & more." (24 February 2025, 32 minutes), and "Kingo Halla: Coming up in a musical family, Toronto's community, exploring new sounds, and the latest "Alchemy"" (21 January 2025, 27 minutes).

How often does NOT 97 publish?

NOT 97 publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 177 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on NOT 97?

Booking probability for NOT 97 is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. NOT 97 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. NOT 97's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch NOT 97?

The strongest fits for NOT 97 are Music & Recording and Artists, Writers & Performers. NOT 97 has a music audience.

About the host

NOT 97 and The Orchard hosts NOT 97, a music podcast with 177 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #2

    Yearning with Dende

    Apr 10, 202527 minS11

    We caught up with Def Jam's newest signee on the eve of releasing his latest project "I Am, Because You Are." Dende talks coming up in small town Texas playing in Church choir with his family and learning how the...

  • Episode #1

    Eem Triplin: On his debut album, studying songwriters, evolving his sound, & more.

    Feb 24, 202532 minS11

    We caught up with Johnstown, PA's own Eem Triplin to talk through his major label debut "Melody Of A Memory," working with the legendary DJ Dahi who executive produced the record, and how studying the art of songwriting...

  • Episode #47

    Kingo Halla: Coming up in a musical family, Toronto's community, exploring new sounds, and the latest "Alchemy"

    Jan 21, 202527 minS10

    We’re starting off the year joined by Toronto’s Kingo Halla. We talk the development of his sound and navigating new collaborations on his upcoming project Alchemy. He talks coming up as the youngest in a musical...

  • Episode #46

    BADBADNOTGOOD: the secret to longevity, the art of collaboration, touring the world, Toronto, & more

    Dec 23, 202440 minS10

    For the last episode of the year we catch up with the boys from the prolific jazz outfit BadBadNotGood during their marathon residency at the Blue Note. We talk through their process of writing and collaborating — most...

  • Episode #45

    Jordan Hawkins: Coming up in the church, finding his sound, and living out his rock star dreams.

    Dec 10, 202421 minS10

    We caught up with Jordan Hawkins to talk through his rise from coming up in North Carolina and his early days in the church, to beginning his professional journey out in LA, making waves across the country, and living...

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  • Episode #44

    Mavi: “Shadowbox,” the ups and downs of independence, evolving as a songwriter, giving back to the city of Charlotte, & more.

    Dec 5, 202430 minS10

    Charlotte’s own Mavi joined us on the day before releasing his latest body of work “Shadowbox,” a record that he says represents a wholly artistic pursuit, created freely without inhibition or external pressures. Mavi...

  • Episode #43

    Nana: Artist development, the influence of the West Coast, visual storytelling, and more.

    Nov 26, 202425 minS10

    We sat down with LA’s Nana a few months back after the release of his 3 EP, the lead up to his latest “Are U Still There?” We talk through the West Coast’s banner year this year, the importance of visual storytelling...

  • Episode #42

    Isaia Huron: “I’ll Finish The Lyrics Later,” finding comfort in chaos, embracing human error, and putting the art first.

    Nov 22, 202441 minS10

    Isaiah Huron takes his time but doesn’t over think it. On the heels of releasing his latest “I’ll Finish The Lyrics Later” we have a conversation about growing up in the church and what those early experiences taught...

  • Episode #41

    Tariq Al-Sabir: being unbound by expectations, wearing many creative hats, working with Dev Hynes, & more

    Nov 19, 202434 minS10

    Tariq Al-Sabir is a producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, musical director, the list goes on. We caught up with Tariq to talk through his latest “Unlike Yesterday Today I’m Ready,” the foundation his...

  • Episode #40

    Peach Tree Rascals: Navigating the industry, their viral “Mariposa” moment, keeping each other humble, and more.

    Nov 15, 202431 minS10

    The crew from San Jose collective Peach Tree Rascals join us today on the heels of releasing their latest “LOVE, THE RASCALS.” We talk through what it takes to stay friends and collaborators navigating the ups and downs...

  • Episode #39

    ESTA: his debut album FRANCIS, coming up in Soulection, finding his confidence, & trusting his instincts.

    Nov 12, 202420 minS10

    Prolific producer and DJ ESTA stops by to talk through his latest record FRANCIS, his early days running around with Soulection, finding his confidence, & trusting his instincts. *Not 97 is powered by The Orchard &...

  • Episode #38

    Baby Money: Coming up in Detroit, the message in the music, hitting the road, and being a father

    Nov 7, 202416 minS10

    Detroit’s Baby Money stopped by sit down with RaShaad and talk through the intention behind his music, representing the city of Detroit, and the talent that’s rising from that city right now. We discuss hitting the road...

  • Episode #37

    LUCI: Being a multifaceted creative, pushing boundaries while staying true to her foundation, and what’s next

    Nov 4, 202432 minS10

    LUCI is a North Carolina-raised, Brooklyn-based artist known for boundary pushing sounds that span punk, hip-hop, electronic, experimental and everything in between. We talk subverting genre and pushing beyond labels...

  • Episode #36

    Tempest: Channeling rage into fun, being a multi-creative, ego death, & her latest release The Ranch

    Oct 31, 202427 minS10

    Tempest joins us today on the heels of releasing her latest "The Ranch." Multi-talented and ever pursuing new creative endeavors we talk to Tempest about DJing, cooking, songwriting, producing, performing and more. We...

  • Episode #35

    Xenia Manasseh: Songwriting as a form of confession, raising the ceiling for African artists, & creating space for people to feel.

    Oct 28, 202422 minS10

    Xenia Manasseh joins us today discussing her journey from Nairobi to Berklee college of music to LA. We discuss her relationship to place as a part of her creative process, the ever rising ceiling of opportunity for...

  • Episode #34

    Radamiz: On intention, purpose, finding peace in the process, spreading love, and so much more.

    Oct 24, 202452 minS10

    Radamiz is one of one. The Brooklyn-born, LA-based artist and filmmaker stopped by NOT 97 to have an expansive, thoughtful conversation about intention, purpose, how and where we seek validation, worth, and so much...

  • Episode #33

    Yellow Days: On "Hotel Heaven," storytelling, reconnecting with himself, and exploring a new sound.

    Oct 21, 202432 minS10

    A few months we linked up with Yellow Days before his sold out show at Elsewhere to talk through this “Hotel Heaven” era of his — what this warped world represents and the thrill of pulling people out of their comfort...

  • Episode #32

    Duckwrth: His most vulnerable album, world-building, defying preconceptions, & more.

    Oct 17, 202423 minS10

    We sat down with the boundary bending Duckwrth as he gears up to release his highly anticipated new album — he breaks down the process to creating his most vulnerable, expansive body of work to date and building a world...

  • Episode #31

    Chenayder: Her life-changing year, cosigns from Tyler, The Creator to Clairo, balancing music & high school, and her debut "Maybe In Another Life."

    Oct 10, 202425 minS10

    Today’s guest Chenayder may be still be in high school but she’s already gotten co-signs from Tyler The Creator, SZA, Clairo, Smino, Mavi, and more. We talk through her nascent career and building her sound in real...

  • Episode #30

    Swavay: Staying true to himself, lessons from Metro Boomin & James Blake, building community, and his latest BILLY.

    Oct 7, 202436 minS10

    Atlanta’s own SWAVAY joins us today to talk through his latest “BILLY,” what he’s learned from his decade + career in this industry, lessons from Metro Boomin to James Blake, and the importance of community in the rap...

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