Artists, music supervisors, agents, managers and production staff get to share their personal and professional music industry journeys.
Episodes
Jan 18, 2018
Jan 18, 2018
41 min
Pete Anderson is an agent at the Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) and books different artists, unique music festivals and events including Desert Daze, Burger Records and Dance Yourself Clean. Pete shares his story, discusses what it takes to become an agent, and different tips for bands on the touring circuit.
Dec 20, 2017
Dec 20, 2017
28 min
Ben Hubbird has worked at CD Baby for 10 years working with the Digital Promotions & Label Relations team. If you are an artist & want to learn more about digital streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music this episode is for you. Ben also is a DJ at XRAY FM in Portland, Oregon.
Sep 27, 2017
Sep 27, 2017
25 min
Cam Dmytryk is a multi-instrumentalist and plays in the band FACIAL. FACIAL’S new album Facade will be released on September 27 on Chain Letter Collective. Cam shares about growing up in Oregon, how FACIAL formed and talks about their upcoming tour.
Aug 15, 2017
Jul 25, 2017
Jul 25, 2017
13 min
Joe Gregory is a Seattle based musician and talks about how he endured nine years of industry runaround before he turned age 30. His new EP, Gold Teeth + Glass Eyes dives into the heartbreak and desperation of Joe’s past. Joe’s journey is redemptive and show’s his tenacity to make music after years of industry disappointments.
Jul 10, 2017
Jul 10, 2017
31 min
Brent Knopf is a musician and has played in various projects from his start in Menomena to his solo project Ramona Falls, he has also co-founded EL VY with Matt Berninger from The National. Brent shares his story, stories from the road & talks about his new Ramona Falls album COILS.
Jun 27, 2017
Jun 27, 2017
23 min
Tracy Brown is Co-Owner & General Manager of CO5 Music that provides national radio promotion to artists who compete on a national level. Tracy has worked with both major and independent labels and manages artists including Boy Epic & Ray Little. If you are someone who wants to know more about the world of radio take a listen.
May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017
18 min
Marc Scibilia is an American singer-songwriter. He has had great success by having his music licensed on various television shows and commercials. In 2012 his song “How Bad We Need Each Other“ shot up to the #1 spot on the iTunes Singer-Songerwriter charts. Marc has toured with James Bay, Gavin James, Butch Walker, and Zac Brown Band amongst others. If you are an artist listen to this episode to hear some good words of wisdom!
May 2, 2017
May 2, 2017
30 min
Nicholas Shelestak is a musician who plays guitars, synths and samplers for Phantogram. Recorded live at Coachella, Nicholas talks about his musical journey, what life is like on the road, photography and gives artists some encouraging words on how to keep going.
Apr 19, 2017
Apr 19, 2017
19 min
Dick Valentine is the lead vocalist and co-founder of the the Detroit based rock band Electric Six. Founded in 1996, Electric Six has 12 full-length albums and a new one coming out later this year. We discuss tour, Dick’s musical journey and lay to rest the Jack White, “Danger! (High Voltage)” rumor.
Apr 3, 2017
Apr 3, 2017
28 min
Pete Davis works at Bunim-Murray Productions as a music supervisor. Bunim-Murray produces shows like The Real World, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Bad Girls Club and Born This Way. If you are interested in becoming a music supervisor or an artist wanting to know more about music licensing this episode is for you.
Mar 17, 2017
Mar 17, 2017
35 min
After quitting his job in A&R at Drive-Thru Records, Peter Verdell formed his project Act As If. Since 2010 Act As If has released multiple albums and has been featured on ABC, MTV, Apple.com and LA’s very own KROQ-Locals Only. Peter shares his journey in the music industry.
Feb 28, 2017
Feb 28, 2017
36 min
Ian Imhof has worked in the music industry in various rolls from marketing, tour and artist management to now being a Senior Publicist. We discuss his journey and fun stories from visiting Abbey Road to getting to work day-to-day with The Lumineers. If you are an artist and want to know more about the PR world be sure to listen.
Feb 14, 2017
Feb 14, 2017
37 min
Fred Thomas is a musician and multi-instrumentalist that started out in the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti, Michigan noise scene in the early 90’s. His new album Changer has just been released on Polyvinyl Records. We discuss his new album and musical journey from the various bands he has been in to tour.
Jan 30, 2017
Jan 30, 2017
32 min
Kevin Bronson is a music journalist. He has freelanced for The Times, LA Weekly, SPIN.com and SXSWorld magazine. Since 2002 he has covered the Los Angeles music scene and in 2008 launched his own digital blog Buzzbands LA. Kevin has a history of tipping readers to many unsigned artists such as Silversun Pickups, Cold War Kids and the Airborne Toxic Event. He is an avid concertgoer and some of his press badges include Coachella, Lollapalooza, FYF and SXSW.