In this episode, we sit down with Bill Lord, founder, executive director, and president of the Global Z Recording Project. Bill holds a doctorate in adult education, training and development, and international communications, along with a master’s degree in educational media, media production, and distance learning.

Through his nonprofit, Bill is breaking down barriers in long-distance collaboration and education—bringing people together from around the world through creative, community-driven projects.

We dive into his inspiring journey, the mission behind Global Z, and his upcoming event, Carroll Creek Unplugged—a dynamic evening featuring an open mic and a house band performing twelve songs live at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater on May 25th at 7 PM. Don’t miss this chance to experience music, community, and connection—come join the festivities!

In this episode, AJ Naylor—better known as Sounds by Fred—reflects on his legendary Bang Bang parties and the cultural waves he curated that reshaped the Frederick music scene. He takes us on a journey from his early years as a crate-carrying DJ to becoming the creative force behind his fashion label, Made by Fred. Influenced by the local community, Yo! MTV Raps, skate shops, and more, AJ reflects on his relentless drive for self-expression and opens up about building a brand with no business plan—just pure artistry.

In this episode, Ricole Barnes and I had the pleasure of interviewing Roy Ghim, a film and music columnist who has long been an active member of the Frederick arts scene. Throughout his career as a freelance writer, Roy has contributed to notable publications such as The Frederick News-Post and The New York Times. In his free time, he enjoys coaching soccer and curates an online publication called Western Machines.

Daryl Campbell, or Daryltron, began his artistic journey as an obscure hip-hop artist. After experiencing a series of transformative life events, he decided to chase his long-held dream of becoming a multi-faceted creator. Drawing inspiration from iconic musicians like Beck, Parliament-Funkadelic, and Prince, Daryltron boldly expanded his creative pursuits.

Although leaving behind his previous lifestyle was challenging, Daryltron initially faced difficulties finding his place in the music world. However, the pandemic became a pivotal period for introspection and artistic growth. This renewed dedication led to the release of his first official video, which quickly amassed thousands of views, and the production of three upcoming albums.

With his passion and unwavering focus, Daryltron is establishing himself as a dynamic, visionary force in the music industry.

The Steampunk Soiree at the Frederick Book Arts Center was an event hosted by Braindead Live this past October. I had the opportunity to attend and interview six key people behind the event's success: Dylan Zingg and Tony Gianni from Braindead Live, Coordinator Eric Groff, Photographer Matthew Mason, DJ Marisa Hyphae Hongos, and Mixologist Landon Harwell. Enjoy this exclusive insight into what it takes to host a local event in Frederick.

Part 2 of the OneFrederick Collaborative round table interview discussion series with guest speaker Juanita Hardy, a consultant for creative place-making.

The OneFrederick Collaborative is excited to share the powerful insight and encouragement of Juanita Hardy, a consultant for creative place-making. We hope her affirmation and her challenge will fire us up to collaborate and develop creative places in our own community.

Joey Two Geez is multi instrumentalist, DJ, artist, producer, live sound engineer, and event coordinator located in Frederick MD. He is the current owner of Sketchy Shed, a DIY arts venue which operates out of a secret location in the Frederick area. As a punk himself, Joey puts his all into making the Sketchy Shed a welcoming place for creative thinkers and like minded artists to be loud and express themselves to their fullest.