So… was moving to LA worth it? If you’re a musician who’s ever thought about making the leap, this one’s for you.

In this season-closing episode of The Love & The Loop, we reflect on our first full year of living in Los Angeles after making the leap from Milwaukee. Joined by our longtime friend, fellow Midwest musician and LA liaison, Curtis Crump Jr., we unpack the highs, the hurdles, and the hard truths of building life, love, and creative careers on the West Coast.

From why LA called our names in the first place, to expectation vs. reality, to what this past year has taught us about growth, community, and staying grounded — this conversation is honest, reflective, and full of gems for anyone considering a big move or navigating a major life transition.

We talk accomplishments, lessons learned, advice we wish we had sooner, and the goals we’re carrying into 2026 — all while celebrating the people who’ve helped make LA feel like home.

This one’s for the dreamers, the transplants, the Midwest-to-LA crew, and anyone figuring out what it means to start over with intention.

Featured moments:

• Why each of us chose LA — & when we knew it was time

• The hardest parts of moving cross-country (packing, shipping, selling a house… whew)

• Expectation vs. reality after year one in LA

• What surprised us most about life on the West Coast

• First-year accomplishments we’re proud of

• Advice for anyone thinking about making the move

• Goals for 2026 & our long-term vision while living in LA
  

HUGE love to Curtis for joining us, sharing wisdom, and being a real one! Thank you to everyone who’s been listening, streaming, & supporting the whole season of this new venture of ours.

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The album. The era. Our 2nd most important collaboration since our wedding. In this episode, we take you behind the curtain of B~Free’s third full-length album, Millennial Symphony — a project rooted in honesty, adulthood nostalgia & brave artistry. We unpack why this album needed to be made, why Q was the only person who could help bring this vision to life, & how this process reshaped (and strengthened) our working relationship. From the earliest voice note to the final master, we explore how every track reflects a piece of millennial reality — the chaos, the beauty, the burnout, the breakthroughs — scored through a blend of R&B, Hip Hop, House, Pop, Soulful orchestral textures & all things B~Free.

This one is for the creatives, the couples building empires together, & anyone who loves understanding the heart behind the art.

Featured moments:

• What inspired Millennial Symphony

• How the symphonic theme ties the whole album together

• Track-by-track overview (including the wild stories behind a few 👀)How we approached the blend of genres & sonic textures

• Q’s mix & master process — & how we stay married while doing it 😂

• Lessons learned while making a full album as a creative couple

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Collaboration sounds sweet in theory—but in practice? WHEW! In this episode, we break down the good, the bad, and the straight-up messy sides of working with others in music. From magical moments to major headaches, we’re unpacking the realities of creative partnerships—how they’ve shaped our careers, our patience, and our perspective.

Featured moments:

- What is Collaboration?

- Best & Worst Collab Moments (pts. 1 & 2)

- Collaboration Confusion & splits

- Collaboration as a Married Couple

- Common Collab Red Flags

- Audience Call & Response

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Before the love, the music & the joint creative empire, there were just two homies at the Milwaukee High School of the Arts—bonded by music, bad jokes, & zero romantic intentions. Nobody saw this coming (including us), but somewhere between jazz class, life curveballs & countless creative collabs…a duo was born. In our very first episode, we’re telling the FULL backstory—how B & Q became “The Farrs,” & why we’re finally bringing our story to the mic.