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Mariano Mallia on "The More Things Seem to Change," Coastal Folk, and Reaching a Million Streams - Ep. 132
Episode 132
Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
đ Episode Description:Hey everyone, and welcome back to the So Rude Podcast! Iâm your host, Paige Ruderman, and Iâm so excited to welcome a very special guest to the show today who defines the word perseverance.Today, Iâm joined by Mariano Malliaâa Nashville-based singer-songwriter and producer. Originally from my shared hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, Marianoâs journey to Music City is one of the most inspiring stories of resilience Iâve heard. After a devastating vocal injury in 2019 that sidelined him for four years, Mariano didn't just find his voice againâhe came back stronger than ever.Since his return, heâs cleared over a million streams, was named an iHeart Media âNashvilleâs Nextâ artist, and was a finalist in the Tennessee Songwriters Week showcase. Despite growing up in the same town, it took moving to Tennessee for us to finally cross paths and write together. Today, weâre catching up on his incredible comeback, his dual life as a producer, and the story behind his newest single, âThe More Things Seem to Change.âđ§ What You'll Hear:The Delaware-to-Nashville Pipeline: Why it took moving 800 miles from our shared hometown to finally get in a room together.The Power of Silence: The raw reality of a four-year vocal injury and how Mariano stayed creatively motivated when he couldn't sing.The Producerâs Ear: How "coastal folk" meets "modern energy" and how the injury pushed Mariano deeper into the world of production.The Million Stream Milestone: What it feels like to find massive success as an indie artist after almost walking away.Out of the Vault: A deep dive into our collaboration, âThe More Things Seem to Change,â and why 2026 was finally the right time to release it.Whether youâre currently in a "waiting period" of your own career or just love a story about the grit it takes to make it in this town, this episode is a must-listen.đ§ About the So Rude Podcast:So Rude is hosted by Paige Ruderman and dives into real conversations with artists, songwriters, and creatives in Nashville and beyond. From the highs and lows of the industry to the behind-the-scenes of building a career in music, this show keeps it honest, curious, and always relevant. New episodes drop Tuesdays.đ˛ Connect with Mariano Mallia:Instagram: â @marianomalliaâ TikTok: â @marianomalliaâ â Listen Now!â đ˛ Follow the Show:Follow Paige: @paigeruderman_ (â â https://www.instagram.com/paigeruderman_â â )Follow the podcast: @sorude.podcast (â â https://www.tiktok.com/sorude.podcastâ â )Subscribe: [Insert podcast platform linksâSpotify, Apple, etc.]Spotify - â â https://open.spotify.com/show/0KhcW6IduxjTnvJQUTVhAaâ â Apple Podcast - â â https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-rude-podcast/id1522530338â â YouTube - â â https://www.youtube.com/@SoRudePodcastâ â Want to be a guest or suggest one? - So Rude Podcast Episode Suggestion Formhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesoXNsoJ15L0NxBuzbA3VfoZ8DW36UfHoEMt5aYRK4CqIDWg/viewformđ SEO Keywords & Tags:Mariano Mallia, Vocal Injury Recovery, Nashville Singer-Songwriter, Music Production, Coastal Folk, iHeart Media Nashville's Next, Tennessee Songwriters Week, So Rude Podcast, Paige Ruderman, Nashville Music Scene, Independent Artist Success, Music Industry Perseverance, Songwriting Collaboration, The More Things Seem to Change, Wilmington Delaware Musicians, Music Career Comeback, Indie Pop Production, Faith and Music.
