OH NO! OKTAPUS AND FRIENDS

E8 of OH NO! ØKTAPUS & Friends features Grammy nominated producer, creative director, and co founder of Surefire Creative Studios, Jared Hancock. Tune in as the long time partners discuss the different pathways a music career can take you, as well as addressing the decline of rock n roll in the modern music world. Listen in as Jared discusses some big collabs he has under his belt and some that are on the way. Follow Jared: Instagram: @surefirejay Twitter: @SurefireJay Facebook: Jared Hancock Follow Surefire: Instagram: @surefirecreativestudios Twitter: @SurefireStudios Facebook: Surefire Creative Studios Website: www.surefirecreative.com

Episode 7 features special guest Dana Bollen. Explore the fascinating story of how Dana went from superfan to cowbell and tour manager of Massachusetts based band, Piebald. Get the deets on what a day in the life of Dana looks like, from the ups and downs of being on tour and navigating the music industry during a pandemic. Don't forget to follow Dana on social media: Instagram @danafuggenb Facebook Dana Bollen Twitter @DanaBollen Two Weeks Notice Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oGPhh8bVoG4PdzC6ccwHw?si=priTXIEYQkuwrJWuL2ZAmg Look for Piebald on Spotify, Apple Music, and all streaming services

Episode 6 of OH NO! ØKTAPUS & Friends features a very special artist, Jenny Teator. Listen in as she discusses her newest single, “Dark Angel” and her upcoming song “Black Cherry Heart” with the boys. In today's episode, Jenny delves into the struggles of working through a pandemic as an independent artist, as well as what she's been able to accomplish during such a difficult and confusing time. Learn more about how Jenny started her music career and how her big move to Nashville has helped excel her music journey.

In episode 5, the boys discuss their most memorable studio stories and how these experiences have shaped their current successful music careers. Tap in as they talk about the major advances in music technology, specific encounters with other musicians and artists, and while giving newer artists and engineers advice and guidance based on their past experiences.

Today's episode of OH NO! ØKTAPUS & Friends features independent artist Mass of Man and his massive success within the music industry. Tune in as the artist discusses his music journey and his upcoming visuals and songs with the boys. He addresses how his music has been inspired by certain painful experiences like bullying and depression, and how it's been able to inspire so many people through the healing power of music. Don't forget to check him out! YouTube -YouTube.com/massofman Facebook - Facebook.com/massofman

In Episode 3 of OH NO! ØKTAPUS & Friends, the boys talk about the art of songwriting- from how a song is created, what makes a good song, and what it takes to write one. Tune in as they discuss their own experiences with songwriting and what it takes to become a successful songwriter, while calling attention to the technicalities of songwriting, the co writing process, and what steps to take after writing a song. As an independent artist, it can be quite difficult to understand the confusing process of royalties and how to publish your songs. We offer administration services right here at Red 13 studios. If interested, contact us through our ohnooktapus.com or website red13studios.com or call at +1 (888) 973-6839

In Episode 2 of OH NO! OKTAPUS & Friends, the boys, Shaun Lichtenstein, Mark Roberge, Jim Foster, Johnny Roberge, and the band Lansdowne's lead singer Jon Ricci, discuss their life long pursuit of living the rock n' roll dream and the hard road they took to achieve success in the music business while also discussing how to navigate the current music industry for up and coming artists. Tap in as Ricci discusses upcoming music, centering on addiction and mental health awareness, as well as the ups and downs of life on tour.

In this episode, the boys from OH NO! ØKTAPUS & Friends, Shaun Lichtenstein, Mark Roberge, Jim Foster, and Johnny Roberge discuss their life long pursuit of living the rock n' roll dream and the hard road it took to achieve success in the music business. From discussing the pitfalls for up and coming artists to avoid while navigating the music industry, to the Roberge's lives on the road in the band Prospect Hill, to Lichtenstein and Foster's extreme highs and lows in their bands Lansdowne and Nullset, to creating a successful membership-based artist development platform that allows them to help the next generation of creatives.