Artists To Watch Las Vegas | Music Interviews, Live Performances & Rising Artists

On this episode of Artists to Watch – Las Vegas, New Guy Rob sits down with award-winning, multi-platinum songwriter, vocalist, producer, and vocal coach Melanie Andrews. Melanie shares the remarkable story of growing up as the granddaughter of legendary jazz trumpeter Snooky Young and how her teenage friendship with Janet Jackson led to her co-writing the hit “Let’s Wait Awhile” for the landmark Control album. She also reveals that she’s the voice heard with Janet at the beginning of “What Have You Done for Me Lately.”  

Melanie takes Rob inside her work with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Maurice White and Earth, Wind & Fire, and a career whose songwriting and vocals have contributed to records selling millions of copies. She also discusses three decades as a vocal coach, her book Built to Last: The Vocal Handbook, her upcoming Platinum Pen: The Writer’s Handbook, and her smooth jazz/R&B solo album Soulmate Live.  

Plus, hear what’s next as Melanie expands into songwriting and music supervision for film and television, including her new song “New Chapter.” 

What is Artists To Watch Las Vegas | Music Interviews, Live Performances & Rising Artists?

Discover new music, rising artists, and live performances from Las Vegas. Artists To Watch Las Vegas is a music interview podcast and video series from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV—the best smooth jazz station in America—featuring conversations with emerging talent, established musicians, and standout performers visiting the entertainment capital of the world.

Recorded at KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV, each episode delivers artist interviews, live music performances, and behind-the-scenes conversations with musicians across jazz, R&B, soul, and contemporary genres. From up-and-coming artists to nationally recognized performers, this show highlights the voices shaping today’s music scene.

If you're searching for music interviews, new artists to watch, live music conversations, or the Las Vegas music scene, this podcast connects you directly with the talent—on the mic and in the moment.

With mics on and cameras rolling, Artists To Watch Las Vegas gives you a front-row seat to the next wave of artists before they break.

🎙️ Produced by Jason Beatty at KUNV Studios (UNLV)
📍 Las Vegas, Nevada