What happens when a small-town kid with a love for the stage dares to dream big? On this episode of Bringin' It Backwards, Adam and Tera sit down with Jay, the creative force behind Vienna Vienna, to unravel his incredible journey from a tiny mountain town near Fresno to landing a record deal with Pete Wentz and hitting the road with K.Flay. Jay opens up about his artistic roots—growing up surrounded by music, breaking into local open mics in middle school, and finding his real home on stage. He shares what it was like studying songwriting at Belmont in Nashville, the TikTok moment that started it all, and how it felt to get that surreal call from Pete Wentz. You'll hear the real story behind Vienna Vienna's breakthrough single "Blame It On Us," the making of the Wonderland EP, tackling a David Bowie cover, and what it means to finally watch fans sing his lyrics back at live shows. This is a candid, honest conversation about chasing your passion, the power of trusting your weirdest ideas, and how the right moment—and a little luck—can change everything. Whether you're an aspiring artist or just love hearing what goes on behind the scenes, you won't want to miss this episode. Stick around for Jay's inspiring advice for songwriters (including a Bowie quote you'll want to write down) and get the inside scoop on what's coming next. Hit play and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of Bringin' It Backwards!
