On today’s electrifying episode of the WOAFM99 Show, Oliver Sean sits down with Portland-based rock band Purusa, fresh off their chart success in Portugal where their single Weightless soared to #2 on the iTunes charts just before this recording. The band shares insights into their journey, the making of Weightless, and their Grammy FYC campaign for Best Rock Performance at the 68th Grammy Awards.

🔥 But that’s just the beginning. Oliver also unveils this week’s Certified Indie Songs of the Week, featuring a genre-spanning lineup of breakthrough artists, WOA roster favorites, and exclusive first listens. Plus, it’s Part 2 of our Grammy FYC Spotlight, showcasing the incredible indie talent we’re proud to represent for the 69th Grammy Awards across multiple categories.

🎧 Certified Indie Songs of the Week:

- Jerard Rice – Starvin

- Kanika Toni – Gravity

- Jasos Lyles – She's a Drag

- Pistoleros – The Cat Came Back

- The Silvers – Flying High

- Dali Madzar – Ride in the Sun

- Purusa – Weightless

- Doo – Shelter Me

- Cathy Varna – La Riviere et Le Vente

- Silent Stranger – Motoring

- Juice Tha Black Beethoven – Pounce

- Jacques Péna – À Nevers en Hiver

- Melanie Georgiou – Sunshine (feat. Oscar)

💥 Tune in for exclusive interviews, Grammy buzz, and the freshest indie sounds lighting up the global charts. This is independent music at its finest—raw, real, and ready to inspire.

Artists can now submit music for Season 30 of the WOAFM99 Show - submissions are open at www.woafm99.com or woaentertainment.com/store

🎙️ WOAFM99 Radio Show & Podcast with Oliver Sean – FYC Spotlight Part 1

This week on the WOAFM99 Radio Show & Podcast, Oliver Sean kicks off a powerful two-part series celebrating the official Grammy-balloted artists of the WOA roster. It’s the FYC Spotlight, and Part 1 brings you front-row access to the elite indie musicians who are making serious waves in the industry. Part 2 lands next week—so stay tuned for more!

🔥 To elevate the vibe, the WOA team has handpicked 4 brand-new undiscovered tracks to spice up the mix. These hidden gems are blended in with our Grammy contenders and WOA elite roster, creating a playlist that’s as fresh as it is fierce.

🎶 Certified Indie Songs of the Week

• Melanie Georgiou – Sunshine (FYC Best Dance Electronic Recording)

• PM – Members Only (Exclusive WOA Featured Artist)

• The Love Algorithm – Roadblocks

• Dali Madzar – Ride in the Sun

• Ingvi Thor Kormaksson – Logi (FYC Best Jazz Performance)

• Juice Tha Black Beethoven – Pounce (FYC Best Dance Pop Recording)

• Purusa – Weightless (FYC Best Rock Performance)

• Jacques Péna – À Nevers En Hiver (FYC Best Contemporary Blues Album)

• Jim Sinur – Dark Star Love (FYC Best Rock Song)

• B. Thomas – I’ve Got a Promise to Keep (FYC Best Country Performance)

• OCAC – Ice Cream Horizon

• Sunny Moonshine – Fireflies [Well Okay]

This episode is a celebration of indie excellence, Grammy ambition, and musical innovation. Plug in and experience the future of independent music.

#WOAFM99 #OliverSean #FYCSpotlight #GrammyBallotedArtists #CertifiedIndie #WOAElite #NewMusicDiscovery #IndieRevolution

🎙️ WOAFM99 Show – Episode Spotlight: Rock, Blues & Indie Brilliance!

On today’s electrifying episode of the WOAFM99 Show with Oliver Sean, we dive deep into the heart of indie music with a special feature: French rocker Jacques Péna joins Oliver for an intimate and inspiring conversation about his musical journey, his latest release À Nevers En Hiver, and the pulse of the French indie scene.

🔥 We also shine the spotlight on yet another WOA Grammy FYC Entry in the Contemporary Blues Album category for the 68th WOA Awards: the soul-stirring Billboard Blues Top 10 album Independent Blues Project. This segment celebrates the raw power and authenticity of blues music, with a special nod to Oliver Sean’s own track Mama Taught Me (Independent Blues Version).

🎶 And of course, it wouldn’t be WOAFM99 without the Certified Indie Songs of the Week—a handpicked lineup of genre-defying tracks from some of the most exciting independent artists around:

🎵 Track

🎤 Artist

Mama Taught Me (Independent Blues Version)

Oliver Sean

Greenville Girl

Mak Daddy Revue

Joker

Joseph Pagano

Motoring

Silent Stranger

Piece by Piece

Doo

Upstate Rust

Reeya Banerjee

À Nevers En Hiver

Jacques Péna

I'm Falling Deep

Drew Stevens

Do It Again

The Silvers

Wild and Crazy

Dan Skyler

Love Through Sound

Alex Krawczyk

Live Your Life

Kienbeck

Whether you're a die-hard indie fan or just discovering the magic of independent music, this episode is packed with sonic gems, artist insights, and Grammy-worthy grooves. Tune in, turn it up, and let WOAFM99 be your soundtrack for the day. 🎧💥

Artists can now submit music for WOAFM99 Season 30 & WOAFM99 Christmas Programming at WOAFM99.com

This week’s episode of the WOAFM99 Radio Show & Podcast is a celebration of rising talent, Grammy® recognition, and global indie excellence. Hosted by International Music Star and Grammy U Mentor Oliver Sean, the show features a special conversation with his Grammy U Mentee Blake Style, a bold new rapper and musician from NYU.

Today's spotlight is on the WOA Records & Studios artists who have made it onto the 68th Grammy® FYC Ballots across various categories. These incredible independent musicians are being recognized for their artistry on one of the biggest stages in the industry, and we’re proud to showcase their work alongside brand-new WOA discoveries and standout indie submissions.

🎤 Artist Spotlight:

• Blake Style shares his creative process, musical influences, and what it means to be stepping into the spotlight as a new artist.
• We highlight WOA artists featured on the Grammy® FYC Ballots, celebrating their achievements and the diversity of their sound.

🌟 Certified Indie Songs of the Week: This week’s playlist is packed with fresh releases and Grammy®-worthy talent:

From Grammy® ballot contenders to fresh indie voices, this episode is a sonic journey through the best of independent music.

🔊 Tune in for exclusive artist insights, Grammy® buzz, and a playlist that proves indie music is where the magic happens—only on WOAFM99.

UPDATE: Artists can now submit music for Season 30 of the WOAFM99 Show! Submit Music at http://www.woaentertainment.com/store

This week on the WOAFM99 Show, host Oliver Sean kicks off a brand-new series spotlighting WOA Artists who are in contention for the 68th Grammy® Awards across multiple categories. Each week, one of these Grammy FYC artists will join Oliver for an intimate conversation, giving fans and Grammy voters alike a deeper look into the music, stories, and creative journeys behind the songs.

🎨 Today’s special guest is Jim Sinur — a multi-talented singer-songwriter and painter — joining Oliver live in the studio for an insightful chat about his artistry, inspirations, and his Grammy-submitted work.

🎧 In the second half of the show, we roll into the Certified Indie Songs of the Week, featuring standout tracks from emerging and established indie acts. Plus, Oliver introduces listeners to brand-new WOA artists selected for the upcoming Goa Chillout Zone Vol. 15 — the 15th anniversary edition of this iconic compilation — along with fresh discoveries you absolutely need to know.

• Cathy Varna – La Rivière et le Vent

• Latin Faculty & Ingvi Thor Kormaksson – Logi (feat. Una Stef)

• Shar – Give Me One Reason

• Doo – Shelter Me

• B Thomas – I’ve Got a Promise to Keep

• Jim Sinur – Dark Star Love

• Jacques Péna – À Nevers en Hiver

• Didka D – Rising Now (New Remix)

• Rocky Michaels – Glory Days

• On The Edge – One Day at a Time (Radio Edit)

• The Texan Spitfire – Sunny Side Up

• Tweener – Stay

Whether you're a music lover, a Grammy voter, or just looking for your next favorite artist, this episode is packed with sonic gems and exclusive insights. Tune in and discover the future of indie music — only on WOAFM99.

🎶 Calling all indie artists! Submissions are now open for Season 30 of the WOAFM99 Show — coming soon. Selected artists will also be eligible for the prestigious WOA Music Awards, celebrating excellence in independent music across the globe. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this landmark season! Submit music at http://woaentertainment.com and http://woafm99.com

On today’s powerhouse edition of the WOAFM99 Radio Show & Podcast, international music star Oliver Sean sits down with none other than Jerard Rice—elite WOA roster artist and chart-topping R&B/Rap talent.

Inside this episode:

• Jerard and Oliver chat about Jerard’s Billboard Top 10 hits and UK Top 100 album chart success, all brought to life through their signature collaborations—with Oliver Sean at the helm as producer.
• Spotlight on “Starvin”, Jerard’s breakout single from the multi-charting WOA International album 'Independent No.1’s: Breakthrough Artists II'.
• A toast to Jerard’s EP “Love Shouldn't Cost a Thing”, which recently made waves by claiming #1 on both Amazon US & Amazon UK’s Bestseller and Hot New Releases charts—at the same time.

Also today, we introduce the much-awaited Certified Indie Songs of the Week by the WOA Entertainment Group. The songs and artists who made the list are:

• Jim Sinur - Dark Star Love
• DJ Beba - Heartbeat
• Across the Country - Wasting Time
• Didka D - Rising Now (New Remix)
• Jacques Pena - A Nevers En Hiver
• Jerard Rice - Starvin
• Eternity - Keep it Moving
• Fulton Calvery - Kissable
• Beats for Zen - No Trouble in My Bubble (Chillout Version)
• MixOfDiz - The Catch

Oliver also gives fans a preview of the phenomenal track "Stand By Me" by Oliver Sean and Banda Jovem Portugal, which has been all the rage in Portugal this past week. A sneak peek of the music video was showcased at the Feira Da Serra music festival finale in Portugal and has already received massive coverage from mainstream newspapers like The Portugal News. The single officially releases this Saturday, but WOAFM99 listeners get an exclusive early listen—before it’s available for streaming and download everywhere.

Artists can now submit songs for Season 30 of the WOAFM99 show at woafm99.com.

This explosive episode of the WOAFM99 Radio Show & Podcast, hosted by MTV EMA Nominee, Billboard Top 10 artist, acclaimed music producer and former MTV VJ Oliver Sean, is a must-listen for fans of real rock royalty! 🎤

Join Oliver as he sits down with iconic metal & rock frontman Terry Dark for an intimate conversation that traces Terry’s decades-spanning musical journey. From his legendary single featured in the Top 250 Best Metal Songs of All Time to his latest track on the UK & US Amazon #1 Bestselling WOA compilation album, Independent No.1's Breakthrough Artists II, this episode is pure gold for metalheads, indie aficionados, and curious music lovers alike.

🔥 Plus, we spotlight the Certified Indie Songs of the Week, featuring a powerhouse lineup of rising and established talent:

• Purusa – “Weightless”
• Doo – “Race Car Jane”
• The Silvers – “Back in the Real World”
• Ingvi Thor Kormaksson – “City Life”
• Shahev Sen – “You Know Why”
• Terry Dark – “32 Years”
• B Thomas – “I’ve Got a Promise to Keep”
• Todd Barrow – “Best of Me”
• Drew Stevens – “Where Did You Go”
• Jesse Kinch – “Shout It Louder”
• Ghost Channel 65 – “Fog in the Headlights”

🚀 From chart-topping legends to breakthrough indie stars, this episode is packed with raw energy, insider stories, and unforgettable music moments.

🎤 Attention Independent Artists! Submissions for WOAFM99 Season 30 are now open at woafm99.com. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the most influential indie radio show and podcast of the season!

Turn it up. Take it in. It's WOAFM99.

WOA Entertainment Group

Another epic drop from the WOAFM99 vault! In this week’s episode, Oliver Sean takes us on a sonic journey through the newest lineup of Certified Indie Songs of the Week, handpicked for their originality, vibe, and heart. Expect storytelling, infectious rhythms, and unforgettable hooks.

✨ Special Feature: Oliver is live in conversation with Cathy Varna—WOA Records artist, acclaimed singer-songwriter, and Billboard Top 10 hitmaker. They dive into her track “Terre Des Hommes”, her global reach, and what fuels her creative fire.

🎶 This Week’s Certified Indie Tracks:

• Oliver Sean – All I Remember

• Glenn Shayne – Edge of Love

• PM – Members Only

• Jerard Rice – Starvin

• Jorge Zaracho – Feel Ya Mind

• Cathy Varna – Terre Des Hommes

• Melanie Georgiou (ft. Janvil) – On My Own

• Juice Tha Black Beethoven – Make Me Shake

• Alone in the Fridge – We All Want

• John Henry Croom – Rain Down

🎥 Watch the Highlights: Fans can catch special video highlights from Oliver’s exclusive interview with Cathy Varna on The Oliver Sean Show over at youtube.com/oliversean.

📣 Calling Independent Musicians: Submissions are now open for Season 30 of the WOAFM99 Show! Get your music heard globally—submit your tracks at woaentertainment.com/store.

Get ready to discover your next favorite song and hear the voices shaping tomorrow’s charts. This episode’s a vibe.