59:34

S05:E09 Oct 18, 2025

Season 5, Episode 9 with Coven Dove

Episode 9, Season 5 with Coven Dove Episode Title: Making Art from What Hurts with Coven Dove Description: Toya sits down with artist Coven Dove (Charlie Tuckness) to explore the story behind her transformative new album Clarity. In this heartfelt episode, they discuss the healing power of music, navigating grief, reclaiming self-worth, and embracing spiritual symbolism. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about creativity, empowerment, and building community through art.

58:50

S05:E08 Oct 18, 2025

Season 5, Episode 8 with Darryl Crews

Episode 8, Season 5 with Darryl Crews Episode Title: Fears and Fantasies with Darryl Crews Description: In this episode, Darryl Crews shares the story behind his debut album, Fears and Fantasies, a deeply personal project five years in the making, filled with rich collaborations and cinematic visuals. Blending themes of immigration, identity, and love, Darryl reflects on his years behind the scenes and how his family legacy, multicultural roots, and creative influences have shaped the music, and why now is the moment to let it all out.

58:44

S05:E07 Oct 18, 2025

Season 5, Episode 7 with Brittany Danielle

Season 5, Episode 7 with Brittany Danielle Episode Title: The Power of Collaboration in Tacoma’s Music Scene with Brittany Danielle Toya chats with fellow Tacoma artist and organizer Brittany Danielle about how Cascade Music Alliance grew from a pandemic-era desire to uplift the local music scene. They talk collaboration, creative risks, and their mission to connect artists, including their upcoming “Tacoma Tune-In” event, Tuesday, August 19, at Wright Park from 6-8 PM.

58:10

S05:E06 Oct 18, 2025

Season 5, Episode 6 with Michael Jeffrey

Episode 6, Season 5 with Michael Jeffrey Episode Title: Finding the Trail Back Home with Michael Jeffrey After deep loss and years away from music, Michael Jeffrey found his way back through songwriting. In this episode, we discuss his new album Trail Back Home, the healing power of song, and how music helped him rediscover his truth when everything else fell apart.

58:37

S05:E05 Oct 18, 2025

Season 5, Episode 5

Episode 5, Season 5

59:50

S05:E04 Oct 18, 2025

Season 5, Episode 4 with Coldboulder

Season 5, Episode 4 Coldboulder Episode Title: Coldboulder: Loosey Goosey with Lucy In this episode, Tacoma artist Coldboulder joins Toya to talk about Lucy, Vol. 1, an EP built for the misfits: the tracks that didn’t quite fit elsewhere but still demanded to be heard. He shares how this release became a creative container, a fan gift, and a bridge to something new. Tune in for reflections on artistic direction, letting go of perfection, and making room for what doesn’t make sense… until it does.

58:43

S05:E02 Oct 18, 2025

Season 5, episode 2 with Leanne Wilkins

Episode 2, Season 5 with Leanne Wilkins Episode Title: Leanne Wilkins: The Art of Letting Go In this heart-centered episode, Toya sits down with Seattle-based singer-songwriter Leanne Wilkins of Leanne Wilkins & The Weathered to explore the stories behind her April 2025 full-length release, The Art of Letting Go. Together, they reflect on motherhood, navigating grief, and how Leanne’s lush, roots-influenced sound creates space for healing and release. A tender and inspiring listen for anyone processing change and finding beauty in the aftermath.

57:11

S05:E03 Oct 18, 2025

Season 5, Episode 3

Episode 3, Season 5 Victoria Fragoso Episode Title: Victoria Fragoso: The Heart Behind the Mic In this solo episode, Victoria “Toya” Fragoso shares the story behind Tuesday with Toya — how it began, what’s evolving in Season 5, and why local music still matters. With shoutouts to longtime collaborators like Radio Tacoma, Local Roots Music NW, Cascade Music Alliance, and Momentum Musician, this heartfelt episode is a love letter to Tacoma’s creative spirit — and a reminder that local music is cultural wealth, worth tuning into and standing behind.