Music Made Me: the TuneCore Podcast

In this episode of #MusicMadeMe, TuneCore UK Country Manager Nathan Phillips sits down (virtually, of course) with GRAMMY Award-winning producer, mixer and engineer Dom Morley. Dom has experience working with Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse, Adele and tons of other musical heavyweights. In this conversation, we learn a bit about Dom's background and and he breaks down how he sees mixing versus mastering. Dom Morley: https://www.dommorley.com/

In the latest installment of our Women In Music series, Joncier Rienecker sits down and chats with Tess Taylor, President of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals. NARIP promotes the cultural and economic benefits of music and copyright in the US and abroad, and provides a platform to convey insights and perspectives to improve our business. Tess is creator of NARIP’s Music Supervisor Pitch Sessions which have yielded almost 2,000 music placements for participants and sold out in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, Miami, Berlin, Paris and London. In this interview, she discusses her background, career in music, and offers advice to women working in the music industry. Tess Taylor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tesstaylor NARIP Official Site: https://narip.com

Joncier Rienecker sits down with international success stories DJ Era and Trendsetter Sense for a discussion about making it as a DJ in today's industry, how DJs can act as an A&R and how to approach them, and both guests dish out gems for up-and-coming creatives looking to make their mark. DJ Era: https://www.instagram.com/godjera Trendsetter Sense: https://www.instagram.com/trendsettersense

In the latest installment of our Women In Music series, Joncier Rienecker sits down and chats with entertainment attorney Amy Oraefo of the AOPC boutique law firm. Listen along and find out how Amy went from pursuing a career in dance to a career in entertainment law. Entertainment lawyers are a crucial part of an artist's team. Learn more from Amy as she discusses the importance of split sheets, how artists can advocate for themselves, the importance of hustling and building relationships, the challenges facing women in the music industry and more! AOPC Law Firm: https://www.aopclawfirm.com/

For our last episode of the #MusicMadeMe Podcast, Kevin Cornell sits down with TuneCore CEO Scott Ackerman to discuss all the awesome highlights of 2019. Have a listen and catch up on all the big moves TuneCore made this year, from new store partnerships with TikTok, Tencent and Music Island to publishing administration updates and everything in between. Thanks to all of our listeners who tuned in this year - we're excited to bring more episodes in 2020!

On this episode of #MusicMadeMe, our Entertainment Relations Director Amy Lombardi sits down with Stephen Linn, Nashville-based owner of branding/marketing firm AmpliFLY Entertainment. Stephen takes us through his career starting out as a news anchor, penetrating the tailgating market to working at CMT. Have a listen and learn from a entrepreneur who has been on the cutting edge of how artists can brand themselves and market their music to a wider audience! AmpliFLY Entertainment: http://www.ampliflyent.com/

For this artist spotlight episode of #MusicMadeMe, our Entertainment Relations Manager Joncier Rienecker sits down with Atlanta-based hip hop artist Sy Ari Da Kid. Sy has utilized TuneCore as his distributor for years and isn't afraid to educate his peers on operating in and navigating through the music industry. Joncier and Sy talk about his background and come-up, the state of hip hop today, the importance of networking and much more! Sy Ari Da Kid on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kgNTTw Sy Ari Da Kid on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2kH5uUF

In the second installment of a two-part episode, Amy Lombardi continues her chat with KUTX/98.9 Austin Program Director Matt Reilly and ATO Records/Red Light Management's National Promotion Director Howard Petruziello to talk about the ins and outs of radio promotion. The trio discuss the goals of promoters, labels and artists when it comes to radio play, what a campaign looks like, what Top 40 means these days, and we get a little bit of insight on Matt and Howard's careers in the industry. While radio play can feel totally out of reach for a lot of independent artists, there's a lot to learn about the relationship between music/program directors, promoters, and artists themselves. You can find Part 1 here: https://bit.ly/2ZxHeCW

In the first of a two-part episode, Amy Lombardi sits down with KUTX/98.9 Austin Program Director Matt Reilly and ATO Records/Red Light Management's National Promotion Director Howard Petruziello to talk about the ins and outs of radio promotion. While radio play can feel totally out of reach for a lot of independent artists, there's a lot to learn about the relationship between music/program directors, promoters, and artists themselves. We'll continue the conversation in a Part 2 coming soon!

In the latest installment of our Women In Music series, Joncier chats with ASCAP's Vice President, Latin, Gabriela Gonzalez. Gabriela has been with ASCAP for twenty years, and in this episode she talks about ASCAP's role in the Latin music space, how songwriters can grow through co-writing, navigating the music industry as a woman, and more. ASCAP: https://www.ascap.com/

In part two of this two-part #MusicMadeMe Podcast episdoe, Amy Lombardi continues her conversation with legendary producer and engineer Tim Palmer. Palmer is known for his work with Pearl Jam, Tears For Fears and many others. Tim goes into how he missed his first flight to meet David Bowie, having to learn about Led Zeppelin before working with Robert Plant and other great stories. https://www.facebook.com/timpalmermixer/ https://www.timpalmer.com/ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zjrEutoEj0fL51uFaWXo1 (A playlist of some of Tim's favorite songs that he’s produces or mixed - updated regularly!)

In this episode of the #MusicMadeMe Podcast, Amy Lombardi sits down for an intriguing conversation with legendary producer and engineer Tim Palmer. Palmer is known for his work with Pearl Jam, Robert Plant, David Bowie, Tears For Fears and many others. In Part 1 of this conversation, Tim talks about his entrance into engineering and production, his punk roots and more. http://www.facebook.com/timpalmermixer/ http://timpalmer.com/ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zjrEutoEj0fL51uFaWXo1 (A playlist of some of Tim's favorite songs that he’s produces or mixed - updated regularly!)

In the latest installment from our Women In Music series, Joncier sits down with Michele Rhea Caplinger, Sr. Executive Director at The Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter. Michele discusses her early years in music publicity and promotions, the figures in the industry she learned from, her almost twenty years with The Recording Academy and what she's been able to help them accomplish! More about The Recording Academy: https://www.grammy.com/recording-academy

TuneCore's Entertainment Relations team member Nathan Barley Phillips sat down with Ayelle to talk about her creative process, musical career, and what it means to be an independent artist in 2019. Ayelle is a successful example of TuneCore & Believe's UK Aspire program - listen in to hear more about it! Aspire: https://tunecore.co.uk/aspire Ayelle: https://instagram.com/ayellemusic

For this week's episode of the Music Made Me Podcast, we're getting meta! TuneCore's Director of Entertainment Relations sits down to talk with Johnny Goudie, host of the popular "How Did I Get Here" podcast. Johnny tells us about his music career and starting a podcast for musicians. How Did I Get Here: https://howdidigethere.podbean.com/

In this episode, Joncier Rienecker sits down with Rico Brooks (talent manager), Andrea Hamilton (CEO, Theory Communications) and Sean McPherson (talent buyer, Smith's Olde Bar) to talk about the steps that independent artists should be taking to gain more exposure as they develop their careers. Adella Thomas Mgmt: http://adellathomas.com/ Theory Communications: https://theorycomm.com East Atlanta Recording: https://eastatlantarecording.com

For the latest edition in our 'Women in Music' series, Joncier Rienecker from the TuneCore Atlanta office sits down with the globetrotting DJ Princess Cut. Princess Cut talks about her experiences from learning on vinyl and becoming an ambassador while offering tips for new DJs and women working in the industry in general. Learn more about DJ Princess Cut here: http://www.sweetboxjones.com/

Joncier in our Atlanta office pulled together a number of notable personalities from the world of faith, gospel, and inspirational music for a deep dive into their journey through the music industry. Canton Jones, Darlene McCoy, Marquis Boone, and Vaughn Alvarez joined Joncier for an in-depth, lively, and delightful conversation about faith's place in music and in a successful musical career. Learn more about Canton Jones at https://cantonjones.net Darlene McCoy at https://www.iamdarlene.com Marquis Boone at https://www.marquisboone.com Distribute your music on TuneCore: bit.ly/2NUiXFg

Joncier in our Atlanta office kicked off Women's History Month by sitting down with Gina Miller, the Vice President and General Manager of Urban Inspirational Music at Entertainment One. Gina talked about her role, her wide-ranging journey through the music industry, and gave advice for others who could learn from her experiences. Learn more about Gina Miller work at: http://www.ginamillerpresents.com/ Distribute your music on TuneCore: bit.ly/2NUiXFg

Joncier Rienecker from our Atlanta office broke down the newly-signed Music Modernization Act with the help of Bart Herbison, Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International. They discuss how the Music Modernization Act will benefit independent artists, why it took so long for the music industry to pass it, and what TuneCore artists need to know in order to get the most out of the new legislation. Learn more about Bart Herbison's work with the Nashville Songwriters Association International at: http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/ Distribute your music on TuneCore: bit.ly/2NUiXFg

Amy from our Austin office talks with Jean Spivey, executive director of the Old Settler's Music Festival, and Kristyn Ciani, a talent buyer with C3 presents, about how music festivals are put together, what organizers look for when booking talent, and what independent artist can do to get their foot in the door. Learn more about about Jean Spivey's work with Old Seetler's Music Festival here: https://oldsettlersmusicfest.org/ Learn more about C3 Presents here: https://www.c3presents.com/ Check out TuneCore at bit.ly/2Nq2xBo

Erin Frankenheimer from our New Orleans office talked to Grammy award-winning Louis Michot of the Lost Bayou Ramblers about how to maintain a successful music career when you don't live in a large metro area. Michot discusses his history with the region, his multiple bands, and his experience living a rural life as a professional musician. Check out the Lost Bayou Ramblers: https://www.lostbayouramblers.com/home Distribute your music with TuneCore: bit.ly/2vlGio6

Making a music video is an exciting decision, but you might not know where to start, who to work with, or how to budget for what can be a very complicated project. TuneCore's Amy Lombardi sat down with Everett Glovier and Brandon Lescure of Sympatico Production Company to discuss how independent artists should plan out a music video, how to save some money in the process, and how to have fun with it. Learn more about Sympatico at: http://sympatico.media/ Check out TuneCore at: bit.ly/2BllJhN

Nathan Barley Phillips in the TuneCore London office speaks with Jamie Osman, a manager with Red Light Management and the founder of Easy Life records, about when artists should look for a manager and what exactly a manager can offer to new and established musicians. Starting as a local promoter in Buckinghamshire in 2005, Jamie Osman was a 16-year-old who just wanted to put on gigs for his mates. By 2008, he was running shows in six venues across the county putting on bands such as You Me At Six, Bring Me The Horizon, and Enter Shikari creating a bubbling community for rock music in an otherwise sleepy area. At age 19, Jamie ventured into management signing a small UK rock act called Deaf Havana. Within four years, they had signed to BMG, sold 100,000 albums, and sold out the prolific Shepherds Bush Empire and London Round House. This led onto similar success with UK rock act Lower Than Atlantis who went on to sell out Brixton Academy and sell 150,000 albums globally. With a growing roster of acts, Jamie partnered with the global management giant Red Light in 2013. Helping to set up the U.K office. In 2014 he opened Easy Life records in conjunction with Sony, an independent rock label which has gone on to sell over 150,000 albums in three years. With seven top 40's and numerous radio 1 playlists, it's been an exceedingly successful venture going independent in 2017 to offer artists more flexible global deals. Coupling management with the label has enabled Jamie to be forward facing in an ever changing business leading him to win Music Week's 30 under 30 at age 25. With a continually growing business within Red Light that now includes Marshmello, Bastille, Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs, Everything Everything, Oh Wonder, Interpol, Lower Than Atlantis, and more, Red Light management goes from strength to strength with seven offices across the globe. With a career spanning nearly 14 years, despite just yet being 30, Jamie has also lectured Music Management and Marketing at Bucks Uni as well as being a panelist on numerous music industry events across Europe. Check out Red Light Management at https://www.redlightmanagement.com/ And Easy Life Records at http://easyliferecords.com/ Distribute your music on TuneCore: bit.ly/2NUiXFg

Amy Lombardi of our Austin office sat down with Brendon Anthony, Director of the Texas Music Office, for a discussion about how community music offices help independent musicians in every part of their career. They discuss the importance of treating your music career like a small business and how local music offices can help expand opportunities and connections. Learn more about Brendon Anthony and his work: Texas Music Office: texasmusicoffice.com Instagram: @texasmusicoffice Twitter: @txmusicoffice Facebook: Texas Music Office Distribute your music on TuneCore: bit.ly/2NUiXFg

CONTENT WARNING: substance abuse, self-harm, suicide Nathan Barley Phillips in the TuneCore London office speaks with Sam Parker of Music Support, a registered charity in the UK dedicated to providing support for individuals in the UK music industry suffering from alcoholism, addiction, emotional or mental health issues. They discuss the struggles of dealing with mental illness in a field as chaotic as the music industry, when to put your mental health above your career, and how Music Support is offering help spaces at UK festivals like Glastonbury, Leeds, and more. Check out Music Support at www.musicsupport.org Distribute your music on TuneCore: https://bit.ly/2NUiXFg

Performing live is stressful enough as it is, so you want to make sure you have all of your boxes checked before you pull up to the venue. How do you finance a tour before you start making money from shows? What are some things you need to take care of before you get on the road? Erin and Giovanni Vargas answer these questions and more on this week's Music Made Me. Check out TuneCore at: https://bit.ly/2BllJhN

Joncier chats with Dana Johnson about his creative partnership with wife Avery*Sunshine, what should be on your rider, and how to ask for what you're worth when dealing with booking agents and venues. Check out Avery*Sunshine at: https://bit.ly/2n2Woiw Distribute your music with TuneCore at: https://bit.ly/2vlGio6

Amy speaks with Facebook Account Manager Justin Johnson all about advertising strategy across Facebook and its family of apps, including Instagram. Distribute your music at https://bit.ly/2zX96st Learn more from Facebook at https://bit.ly/Oz4xIA Connect with Justin at https://bit.ly/2Lwnb4G

Stefanie and Alex sit down with Haley Dahl of Sloppy Jane. In this episode, we discuss Haley's songwriting inspirations, making bold moves onstage and curating your live shows to complement those moves, and how to scale from house shows to more established venues. Distribute your music: https://bit.ly/2u994Yz Check out Sloppy Jane at: https://spoti.fi/2KOc6vq

Erin speaks with Bowery Presents Talent Buyer Michelle Landry all about booking the perfect venue - how do you get the attention of booking agents? When is the right time to scale up to a larger venue? How often should you be playing the same spaces? We discuss all that and more on this week's Music Made Me. Learn more about Bowery Presents at www.terminal5nyc.com Check out TuneCore at https://bit.ly/2Nq2xBo

Erin chats with Jay Williams of WME in Nashville all about how to put your best foot forward when seeking the work and assistance of a professional booking agent. Getting the attention of a quality and professional booking agent is one thing, and agreeing to work together is another. **CORRECTION: Erin mentions the Cadillac Three when discussing the upcoming Dierks Bentley 2018 Mountain High Tour. This tour does not feature Cadillac Three and instead features Brothers Osborne and LANCO.** Check out TuneCore at https://bit.ly/2sE57eD Learn more about WME at https://bit.ly/2JkWL1w

Joncier talks with Jenny Kim to discuss Sofar Sounds' unique style of organizing secret shows in venues undisclosed until day-of-show. What's the benefit of playing a Sofar Show? How can you get the attention of Sofar when applying to perform? Where do you find out more info about seeing a secret show in your city? Check out Sofar Sounds at www.sofarsounds.com Distribute your next release through TuneCore at https://bit.ly/2HFG1kJ

Amy chats with Tony Diaz of Austin-based Industry Print Shop, all about making and getting the most of your merch. They discuss the opportunities available to bands in the digital era, live and on-demand screen printing, and what kind of merch is going to give you the best return on your investment while keeping fans walking away happy. Check out Industry Print Shop at https://bit.ly/2JYU7iC Distribute your next release through TuneCore at https://bit.ly/2EYwh2T

New technologies are bursting onto the scene for video games and online purchasing, but can they cross the threshold into the music business? How can artists use virtual reality to enhance the reach of their live shows? Where do you even start to understand blockchain currencies like bitcoin? Chris Mooney answers all these questions and more with experts Cortney Harding and Tatiana Moroz on this week's Music Made Me. Cortney's Spotify for Artists blog: https://bit.ly/2F0eUk5 Tatiana's Let's Talk Bitcoin podcast: https://apple.co/2IZKKOv Distribute through TuneCore at https://bit.ly/2HnfFXU

Erin Frankenheimer chats with Ross Golan, writer of hit songs "Dangerous Woman," "My House," "Same Old Love" and more, to discuss residual publishing royalties, or mailbox money. What does it look like to write a hit song that provides you a steady stream of income? How can hard work and good timing totally change your financial situation? What's the best time to send your pitch email to A&R reps? We answer all those questions and more on this week's Music Made Me. Distribute your music at TuneCore: http://bit.ly/2tg3fvh Listen to And the Writer Is... at https://apple.co/2zStr0O Follow TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2CZF43N

Over in our Atlanta office, Joncier Rienecker talks with Sony/ATV's Senior Director of A&R Jennifer Drake all about music publishing and how it pertains to hip hop. They delve into how A&R finds new artists, how to achieve success as an independent hip hop artist, the importance of social media followers, how to evolve a beat into a hit, and much more. Follow Jennifer on Instagram at @jennysdrake Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2EU5Lf6

Amy checks in with BMI's Bradley Collins to talk about the difference between publishing administrations and PROs, how important publishing is in a musician's career, and how royalties work with a PRO. Distribute your music through TuneCore: http://bit.ly/2nHN0RwC Follow Bradley at http://bit.ly/2GPVm2d

Our New Orleans Manager of Entertainment Relations, Erin Frankenheimer takes over the podcast this week to discuss finding success on YouTube. She talks with Marc Broussard, a Louisiana-based musician whose YouTube channel boasts 49.3k followers and over 9 million video views. They discuss the importance of putting out video content, making videos on a manageable budget, and how to get the most out of a recording session. Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2ns4TGX Check out Marc's YouTube Channel at http://bit.ly/2A2bf5U

Any successful artist, now matter how independent, will tell you that they could've have gotten completely on their own. But how do you know when you're ready to start building a PR team? TuneCore Austin's Amy Lombardi gets both industry and artist feedback from Heather Wagner Reed of Juice consulting and Brandon Kinder of the indie rock band The Rocketboys. Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2AXi44S Learn more about Juice Consulting at http://bit.ly/2Ag6wNT Listen to the Rocketboys at http://spoti.fi/2mPRAQH

Artist pages have evolved from simple discographies to interactive hubs for sharing merch, tour dates, and more. Chris Mooney talks with Brittany Holloway of Pandora and Chris Cajoleas of SWMMNG Management all about using your artist page to your advantage. How do you give your fans the most detail with the least amount of effort? How do you directly connect with new listeners while on tour? Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2zG6YAp Learn more about Spotify for Artists at http://bit.ly/2okmAVa Learn more about Pandora AMP at http://pdora.co/2a9fduk Listen to Shallou at http://spoti.fi/2k9bvEf

The holidays are just around the corner, so Stefanie sits down with Content Review Specialist Ryan and founder of Merry Bright Music Elizabeth Chan. We talk about the logistics of making sure your release goes live on time amidst holiday delays, licensing holiday music, and why it's great to try your hand at writing original holiday songs. Listen to Elizabeth's music: http://spoti.fi/2hBhp0C http://apple.co/2y7ewPH Distribute your music on TuneCore: http://bit.ly/2y9cv34

Kevin takes a deep dive into the financial side of releasing and promoting an EP with manager Jason Melker and indie artist Luke Rathborne. Learn about budgeting for physical distribution, advertising, music videos, and more. Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2o0MbXi

Our Director of Entertainment Relations, Amy Lombardi, takes over this week to talk about the resurgence of vinyl and how physical mediums are making a comeback in an increasingly digital world. She sits down with Austin-based manager Jesse Atwell of Triple 8 Management to get the artists's perspective on vinyl, then joins Taishi Fukuyama of Qrates to discuss the growing popularity of vinyl and cassettes. Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2AiKZAg

Anyone who's crowdsourced a project can tell you it's a double-edged sword - spending 30 days advocating for your work in an effort to get people to fund your artistic endeavors can feel both stressful and self-aggrandizing. Kevin sits down with music PR and crowdsourcing expert Ariel Hyatt to break down exactly what you need to execute a successful crowdfunding campaign (hint: it involves rosé). If you want more advice from Ariel regarding crowdfunding, check out the TuneCore Blog! Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2ymSoNp

For the first episode of our Zero Budget Professionalism series, Kevin talks with Tom Tierney of Brooklyn recording studio Spaceman Sound all about how you can get a professional quality sound recording without a label budget. We unpack sound proofing, where to best spend your money, the benefits of a home studio, and whether mastering is still necessary in the digital sphere. Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2AbB5QQ

In celebration of our artists earning ONE BILLION DOLLARS in download and streaming revenue since 2006, we're dedicating the summer to giving independent musicians the tips and tools they need to turn their music into their full time career. To kick off this series, Alex and Stefanie sit down with guitar teacher and NYC celebrity Dan Smith to talk about his process of turning his love of guitar into a full time job, becoming a cultural icon, and how his teaching others has shaped his career as a songwriter and performer. Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2kXUe65

Stefanie talks with TuneCore's VP of Music Publishing, Gillian Morris, and TuneCore artist and songwriter Starcadian about music publishing - the importance of registering songs, making sure you're paid for your work, and how internet virality can become more complicated if you're not registered with PROs. Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2iSNJNP

Kevin and Chris talk with pop artist Carter Reeves and Lever and Beam's Doug Smiley about all things artist promotion - managing social channels, connecting with loyal fans, and making the move from low-budget to high-production music videos. Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2jtBZ8j

The world of social media can seem like a huge undertaking when you're first starting your career as a musician. Stefanie and Kevin speak with Justin Golshir, TuneCore Social Project Director, about creating a brand, the business of social media, and the value of monitoring your analytics. Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2iTQKxc

Whether you are an unexpected viral star or a dedicated YouTuber with curated content, there are challenges to translating online popularity into offline opportunities and outlets. What are the strategies that online stars use to drive album, ticket, and merch sales? What can an artist do to transform a casual Like into a dedicated supportive fan? Engaging with your fans is just the start. Senior Director of Artist Relations Chris Mooney talks with Adina Friedman, Genevieve Thompson, and Ron Pope about insights, best practices and suggested tools for transforming success on YouTube, Spotify, and social channels into businesses that live offline. Get the video companion: https://youtu.be/zfJR50XP9qQ Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2AtyAO7