The Influence Series NYC

The blog home for the "Influence Series" brand. Cultural Hunter gatherers + Creators of experiences + Inspiring community through promoting creativity
INFLUENCERS TALK: Brianna Colette How have the many cultures you are mixed with affected your music? My music is mainly influenced by the diverse group of people I’ve been exposed to all my life.  What role do you see jazz/funk playing in this age of electronica?  I think being a jazz vocalist will have a huge influence in music, when a producer has a unique voice to work with, there is no limit to what they can create.  An influencer, what does that mean to you? What are some essential qualities must you have to be considered one? As an influencer you have the platform to inspire others to be even more creative and to constantly strive to live outside of the box. Originality, confidence and good energy will set u aside and make u an Influencer. You’ve played at some amazing venues with renowned musicians; explain your approach in a live music setting? Live settings are the best! You get to really see the peoples faces you are singing to, not just a sea of lights. When doing a live show i like to talk to the audience- get them nice and comfortable for the zone we are about to go in to. What’s one thing Nashville, TN has that the big apple can never obtain?  Nashville is where I was born and still have a lot of family and good memories there. New York city will never have the woods i played in as a child or the lakes i fished in with my grandfather. Southern cooking/hospitality can never be imitated. In TN we are born with smiles.

INFLUENCERS TALK: Brianna Colette

How have the many cultures you are mixed with affected your music?

My music is mainly influenced by the diverse group of people I’ve been exposed to all my life. 

What role do you see jazz/funk playing in this age of electronica?

 I think being a jazz vocalist will have a huge influence in music, when a producer has a unique voice to work with, there is no limit to what they can create. 

An influencer, what does that mean to you? What are some essential qualities must you have to be considered one?

As an influencer you have the platform to inspire others to be even more creative and to constantly strive to live outside of the box. Originality, confidence and good energy will set u aside and make u an Influencer.

You’ve played at some amazing venues with renowned musicians; explain your approach in a live music setting?

Live settings are the best! You get to really see the peoples faces you are singing to, not just a sea of lights. When doing a live show i like to talk to the audience- get them nice and comfortable for the zone we are about to go in to.

What’s one thing Nashville, TN has that the big apple can never obtain? 

Nashville is where I was born and still have a lot of family and good memories there. New York city will never have the woods i played in as a child or the lakes i fished in with my grandfather. Southern cooking/hospitality can never be imitated. In TN we are born with smiles.

INFLUENCERS ARTIST TALK: Brittany Bosco You majored in fashion design, what are some different elements you use to create beyond just music to give fans the ultimate “BOSCO” experience?  I’m really in love with design as a whole. Being a multimedia artist I have a chance to explore many different mediums of art and design. Music by far is the ruler of my being, but going to SCAD they push you to explore all aspects of art. I later began to realize that I fancy Industrial Design, its something about the power of hands to create something sustainable from scratch. I believe my audience appreciates the quality of design over the years, more and more I am trying to push beyond my current or latest works. I cant wait until the day I have the budget to do some of the packaging ideas Ive had for years. If you had to pick an era of music to be a part of, which would it be? and why?  Late 80s/90s.  I feel like I can relate to the woman of that area, i like to call it “controlled sexiness”. Sexy was all about the attitude, that’s why mid-drifts and cuts offs were so popular. There’s something about a round away girl who has tomboy elements with a very feminine flare. Woman embraced there curves and natural hair, we were once strong and confident in our skin. Even Hip-hop back then had a sexy vibe to it which birthed so many dances which I still do today…. Which brings me to “girl groups”,like TLC, En Vogue, Zhane, Brownstone, i grew up listening to these woman even wanting to look like them. Now were in a age where our generation thinks “heels and spandex dresses” are the only way to be confident, strong, and sexy. All these things are red flags to insecurities to me, but who am I to judge.  Your live shows are filled with lots of energy and passion, something that’s been lost in this internet age, how do you engage artists in a live setting? Its all about crowd interaction and participation, everybody wants to feel apart of something.  An influencer, what does that mean to you? What are some essential qualities must you have to be considered one? knowledgeable , worldly conscience, down-to-earth, giver, and realist.  What is one fashion trend and one music trend we can all do without? autotune and heelies lol  

INFLUENCERS ARTIST TALK: Brittany Bosco

You majored in fashion design, what are some different elements you use to create beyond just music to give fans the ultimate “BOSCO” experience?

 I’m really in love with design as a whole. Being a multimedia artist I have a chance to explore many different mediums of art and design. Music by far is the ruler of my being, but going to SCAD they push you to explore all aspects of art. I later began to realize that I fancy Industrial Design, its something about the power of hands to create something sustainable from scratch. I believe my audience appreciates the quality of design over the years, more and more I am trying to push beyond my current or latest works. I cant wait until the day I have the budget to do some of the packaging ideas Ive had for years.

If you had to pick an era of music to be a part of, which would it be? and why?

 Late 80s/90s.

 I feel like I can relate to the woman of that area, i like to call it “controlled sexiness”. Sexy was all about the attitude, that’s why mid-drifts and cuts offs were so popular. There’s something about a round away girl who has tomboy elements with a very feminine flare. Woman embraced there curves and natural hair, we were once strong and confident in our skin. Even Hip-hop back then had a sexy vibe to it which birthed so many dances which I still do today…. Which brings me to “girl groups”,like TLC, En Vogue, Zhane, Brownstone, i grew up listening to these woman even wanting to look like them. Now were in a age where our generation thinks “heels and spandex dresses” are the only way to be confident, strong, and sexy. All these things are red flags to insecurities to me, but who am I to judge. 

Your live shows are filled with lots of energy and passion, something that’s been lost in this internet age, how do you engage artists in a live setting?

Its all about crowd interaction and participation, everybody wants to feel apart of something. 

An influencer, what does that mean to you? What are some essential qualities must you have to be considered one?

knowledgeable , worldly conscience, down-to-earth, giver, and realist. 

What is one fashion trend and one music trend we can all do without?

autotune and heelies lol  

May 14th, #Postcards Album Release Party

On Monday, May 14th, some of New York City’s sharpest, coolest, and most influential individuals met up at the Co-Op of Rivington Hotel for the #Postcards album release party. This event showcased a wide range of up and coming artists meant to cater to an eclectic audience. The album features artists like Christian Rich, After the Smoke, POSSO, Brianna Collette, Amtrac, Talwst, Brittany Bosco and more. Please take a second to download and listen to the album yourself here. Below are some pictures from the event, enjoy!

For Immediate Release: The Influence Series releases its first compilation album #Postcards Vol 1, Supports The VIVA GLAM Team

Indie Music’s Top Artists & Event Mavens Come Together to Create #Postcards VOL 1

The Influence Series releases its first compilation album titled, #Postcards VOL 1 , and supports the VIVA Glam team in the New York AIDS walk 2012

New York, NY – May 10th -The #Postcards event series is set to kick off its summer launch on Monday May 14th. The #Postcards Project is a monthly event highlighting different cultural regions and building awareness around key global issues while bringing contemporary flair to NYC nightlife. For its re-introduction, the lifestyle brand, “The Influence Series” teamed up with some of indie music’s rising stars to create a compilation album that is sure to be a must have this Summer. The Influence Series’ founders Michael “Mancini” McConnell and DJ CEO executive produced the buzz-worthy album, #Postcards Volume I, Set to launch on May 14th, the album features new music from artists like Christian Rich, After the Smoke, POSSO Universe, Brianna Collette, Amtrac, Talwst, Brittany Bosco and more. The albums first single is produced by well known Deejay/Producer DJ M.O.S. and singer/songwriter Nicholas Howard.

Inspired by the eclectic mix the artists brought to the album, The Influence Series felt it was only right to use their event as a platform for independent artists to make their NYC introduction. The album was mastered by musical luminaries M.Willmatic and DJ Big Rich at Sophist Studios in New York City. The event takes place on May 14th at Co-Op Food & Drink @ The Hotel on Rivington on The Lower East Side from 6pm-11pm. The guests will have an opportunity to hear songs off the new album and download for free. The event is sponsored by Glamaholic Magazine and also supports the VIVA GLAM team in the New York Aids walk 2012. Please RSVP to TheInfluenceNYC@Gmail.com

Please check out this video for more details about this event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1HGIfzSxKk

Check out some Behind the Scenes with DJ M.O.S. and Nicholas Howard in studio: https://vimeo.com/41881558

About The Influence Series

The Influence Series presents Postcards, a monthly event series about developing world connections through the celebration of culture, music, fashion, art and business.  When we  embrace the richness of the world’s cultures our awareness and taste levels elevate.  This elevation in personal and professional tastes ultimately determines our quality of life.  The concept revolves around the idea that all individuals should embrace that, which is beyond our borders in the constant pursuit of excellence and forward thinking.  It is through our achievements that we can inspire greatness from those around us.

Media Contact

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TheInfluenceNYC@Gmail.com

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The Influence Series Presents #Postcards ~The Album~
May 14th 6pm-11pm
CO-Op Food & Drink @ The Hotel Rivington
107 Rivington Street New York, NY 10002

RSVP Mandatory: TheInfluenceNYC@gmail.com

Sponsored by Glamaholic Magazine 

The Compilation Album Release & Event supporting the VIVA GLAM team in the 2012 New York Aids Walk.

Captured in the moment #Postcards

As we embark on our fourth event season the Influence Series creative team came together a couple of months ago and decided to put together a compilation album comprising of really dope indie artist in the progressive music space. Our goal as a creative collective is to simply provide platforms for individuals who create art. The album project allows us to introduce our support base to artist from all over the world.

We were inspired by the likes of Stéphane Pompougnac, Kitsuné, DFA Records, Giant Step and various indie artist who use music as a means to communicate social messages.


We have artist such as the super talented designers, musicians by the name of POSSO Universe, AMTRAC, Peter Hadar, TALWST, Brittany Bosco , Nicholas Howard and our lead single produced by global producer/DJ Deejay M.O.S.


As we wrap up the final production, we decided to have our buddy and respected colleague Jey Van-Sharp creative strategist of MyÜberLife an NYC based consulting agency sit down with one of the artist featured on our album, by the name of Brianna Collette. The two spoke about music’s influence on the human psyche, it’s cultural inspiration and their own experiences.

The dialogue was so amazing we decided to film and use some of this compelling conversation for a few skits on the #Postcards album. All of this can be heard on May 14th at CO-OP Food & Drink @ The Hotel On Rivington as we hold the launch event for this rare and rad occasion.

Stay tuned for more details and keep checking back. Follow us on Twitter @TheInfluenceNYC


SAVE-THE-DATE #Postcards

SAVE-THE-DATE #Postcards