When Life Hands You Lennons

Jacob McCloskey is a former dance music journalist and current CEO of Emvoice, a voice synthesis platform that allows users to input notes and lyrics to generate an AI vocal.Jacob and I discuss the role of an artist now instead of 20 years ago, how Darude's "Sandstorm" stands the test of time, Grimes, neuroaesthetics, and more!Follow Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LennonJeffreyGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Follow Emvoice:Website: https://emvoiceapp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emvoiceapp/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/emvoiceapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emvoiceapp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emvoiceapp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emvoice/

CVBZ is an independent artist and songwriter residing in Los Angeles, California. He's written a number of hit songs and recently sold sound recordings to a company called Duetti. He's very intelligent and open-minded, so there's a lot of wisdom sprinkled throughout. In this episode, CVBZ and I talk about how he's been able to do music full-time, bad record deals, Duetti and artist funding, money is a "dirty" word, and how you're your biggest saboteur.Follow Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LennonJeffreyGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Follow CVBZ:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cvbzmvzic/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/cvbzmvzicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cvbzmvzicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0pt7PX4Hftlg8mV1ySU84Q?si=bu8-w3RoTt2os4mSFVS1_A

J. Erving III is the CEO and co-founder of Human Re Sources, a music distribution and artist services company. J's company was acquired by Sony Music's The Orchard in 2020 for a multi-million deal. Human Re Sources and the team have helped artists like RAYE, Brent Faiyaz, Pink Sweat$, Baby Rose, Bren Joy, Damian Lillard, and more.Now that Sony Music owns Human Re Sources, J's role has shifted. He serves as the EVP of Creative Development at Sony Music and reports to the CEO, Rob Stringer. In this episode, J and Lennon discuss the success behind RAYE's "Escapism," how culture fuels Human Re Sources, and how labels have helped artists.Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LennonJeffreyGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with J. Erving III:Website: https://www.human-re-sources.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/human.re.sources/

Noah Tauscher is an independent musician based in Los Angeles, CA and originally from Hood River, OR. He makes his living on licensing his music for sync. This is Noah's first podcast, so be sure to give him a warm welcome! In his career, Noah has landed sync placements with Lenovo, AMC, Fender, and Netflix, among others.In this episode, Noah and I discuss the different moving parts in sync licensing, such as sync labels, music libraries, and sync agents. He shares the tips he's used to successfully pitch and how to navigate the process once the song has been licensed.Substack: https://lennoncihak.substack.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf27 Creative Ways to Market Your Music and Get Heard (PDF Guide): https://lennoncihak.gumroad.com/l/get-your-music-heardConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LennonJeffreyGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Noah:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahtauscher_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noahtauscher_Website: https://noahtauscher.com/

Justin Longo is the CEO and founder of MariNation Music, an investment platform that allows artists to sell shares of their business to fans. Artists are then able to use that money to purchase studio gear, increase marketing budgets, touring, etc. As your career continues to grow in social media numbers, streaming revenue, sync, touring, and more, your shares will carry more value. Justin and I talk about what an artist needs to know before allowing fans to invest in their business, as well as how MariNation Music is different than 3LAU's Royal platform, among others.Follow Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comSubstack: https://lennoncihak.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LennonJeffreyGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Follow Justin & MariNation Music: Website: https://www.marinationmusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mari__nation/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinationmusicTwitter: https://twitter.com/MarinationMusic

Cassie Petrey is the co-founder and CEO of CrowdSurf, a music management firm that has worked with Britney Spears, Camila Cabello, Backstreet Boys, and many more. Cassie is an avid speaker and has spoken at SXSW and Forbes' 30/50 summit in Abu Dhabi. She has also seen the Backstreet Boys more than 200 times in concert! In this episode, Cassie explains how marketing has changed now since before the pandemic, how an artist can stand out amongst the saturation, and how TikTok has become the new LinkedIn for musicians and content creators.Substack: https://lennoncihak.substack.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf27 Creative Ways to Market Your Music and Get Heard (PDF Guide): https://lennoncihak.gumroad.com/l/get-your-music-heardConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Cassie Petrey and CrowdSurf:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowd-surf/Website: https://crowdsurf.net/careers.htmlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassiepetrey/

Joe Barham is the CEO and co-founder of HIFI Labs, a creative incubator and artist mentorship collective building an artist-owned, community-powered future for musicians. Fueled by web3 technology and industry-changing innovation, HIFI Labs' mission is to achieve a more equitable and sustainable music economy. He was the former Head of Music at Patreon.Joe and I discuss the digital side of music, such as Web3, innovative technologies, and how they create bespoke solutions to help artists achieve their goals. Substack: https://lennoncihak.substack.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf 27 Creative Ways to Market Your Music and Get Heard (PDF Guide): https://lennoncihak.gumroad.com/l/get-your-music-heardConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LennonJeffreyGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with HIFI Labs:Website: https://hifilabs.co/welcomeTwitter: https://twitter.com/hifilabsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hifilabs/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/ib3tse7i520i0uk007nxaj43i

Ebonie Smith is a Grammy-certified audio engineer and is Atlantic Records' Senior Producer and Engineer. She's worked on projects like Hamilton on Broadway, Janelle Monáe's 'Dirty Computer' album, and Cardi B's 'Invasion of Privacy.' Ebonie is also the founder and president of Gender Amplified, a non-profit organization that aims to celebrate women in music production.In this episode, Ebonie speaks to topics about hustling to achieve her goals, the start of Gender Amplified, and how she's using social media to educate and market her portfolio.Substack: https://lennoncihak.substack.com/Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf27 Creative Ways to Market Your Music and Get Heard (eBook): https://lennoncihak.gumroad.com/l/get-your-music-heardConnect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Ebonie Smith:Website: https://www.eboniesmith.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eboniesmithmusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eboniesmithFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eboniesmithmusic

James Mack is the co-founder and CEO of Listen Up!, a music and entertainment industry public relations agency. Most notably, Listen Up!'s client Black Coffee won Best Dance Record at the 2022 Grammy Awards. In this episode, James shares how Listen Up! signed Black Coffee onto their roster seven-and-a-half years ago stuck with him all the way to the Grammys. Remarkable. He and I discuss his journey into to public relations, starting a business, and best DIY PR tips. Finally, he shares the hurdles creatives struggle with, and why Listen Up! takes the time to educate and help them through these issues. Substack: https://lennoncihak.substack.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf27 Creative Ways to Market Your Music and Get Heard (PDF Guide): https://lennoncihak.gumroad.com/l/get-your-music-heardConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LennonJeffreyGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with James Mack/Listen Up!: James' email: james.mack@listen-up.biz / newmusic@listen-up.bizWebsite: https://www.listen-up.biz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/listenupbizInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/listenupbiz/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ListenUpbiz

Vu Ho is an entrepreneur and music tech startup founder. He's a former engineering manager at Atlassian, the parent company for programs like Jira, Confluence, and Trello. He's now the CEO of HITMKR, a company that is building a new platform with the tools and resources musicians need to create art.In this episode, Vu and I talk music tech tools that we're excited about, the biggest pains of starting a business, and much more.Substack: https://lennoncihak.substack.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf 27 Creative Ways to Market Your Music and Get Heard (PDF Guide): https://lennoncihak.gumroad.com/l/get-your-music-heardConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LennonJeffreyGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with HITMKR: Website: https://www.hitmkr.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitmkrinc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hitmkrincYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hitmkrincFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitmkrinc/Discord: https://discord.com/invite/EXhfc3yAV3

Alexandre Saboundjian is a music technology executive who currently serves as the CEO of Winamp, an audio player that changed the way Windows users listen to music forever. In 2023, they're launching an all-new platform to focus on listeners, creators, and fans. The company's primary goal with the new launch is to build a platform that will unlock artists' true potential. In this episode, Alexandre and I discuss Web3 in music, how Winamp is building community and recommending the best content to users, and more.Substack: https://lennoncihak.substack.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf 27 Creative Ways to Market Your Music and Get Heard (PDF Guide): https://lennoncihak.gumroad.com/l/get-your-music-heardConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihak Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LennonJeffreyGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Winamp: Website: https://www.winamp.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinampInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/winamp/Twitter: https://twitter.com/winampLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winamp/

Jason Grishkoff is the founder and creator of SubmitHub, an online platform that allows musicians to pitch their music to content creators directly. He was on the show once before, but SubmitHub has evolved immensely since our first conversation, so he joins us for this episode to discuss how SubmitHub may factor into your marketing plan.In this episode, Jason and I discuss how musicians are using SubmitHub, if music blogs are still relevant, and a nifty feature on SubmitHub called Marketplace.Substack: https://lennoncihak.substack.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf 27 Creative Ways to Market Your Music and Get Heard (PDF Guide): https://lennoncihak.gumroad.com/l/get-your-music-heardConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LennonJeffreyGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2 Follow SubmitHub:Website: https://www.submithub.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/submithub/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/submit_hub

Fabrice Sergent is a music technology entrepreneur and a co-founder and managing partner of Bandsintown, a live music application where fans can sign up and subscribe to their favorite bands to receive notifications when they're in the area. Fabrice and I discuss a number of topics, including NFTs, music technology, and where the music industry is headed in the next few years.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf27 Creative Ways to Market Your Music and Get Heard (PDF Guide): https://lennoncihak.gumroad.com/l/get-your-music-heardConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2

Talya Elitzer is the co-founder and CEO of Godmode Music, an artist management and music publisher based in Los Angeles, California. In this episode, Talya and I talk about NFTs, digital marketing in the 2022 landscape, and what Godmode Music looks for in musicians these days.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf27 Creative Ways to Market Your Music and Get Heard (PDF Guide): https://lennoncihak.gumroad.com/l/get-your-music-heardConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Follow Godmode Music:Website: https://www.godmodemusic.com/

Benoni Tagoe is a music industry veteran and currently serves as Raedio's president. Raedio is an "audio everywhere" company and is aiming to be everywhere we hear audio, like in the hospital, gas stations, grocery stores, and our cars.Benoni and I talk about music supervision and how artists can make $100k+ on one placement, building a brand, and creating efficient goals.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqf27 Creative Ways to Market Your Music and Get Heard (PDF Guide): https://lennoncihak.gumroad.com/l/get-your-music-heardConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Benoni Tagoe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonibizz/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoniBizz

Jim Hustwit is a freelance music producer based in London. He is the owner of Larp Music, a bespoke music production and composition company. He got his start in the music industry decades ago and is credited with marketing the global dance amphibian, Crazy Frog.Jim and I discuss what production music is alongside how an independent artist with a low budget can get live instrumentation recorded for their music. Jim details the process behind scoring for an advertisement or commercial.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Jim Hustwit: Website: https://www.larpmusic.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimHustwitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimhustwit/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LarpMusic/

NIVIRO is a dance music producer and DJ based in Belgium. He rose to prominence after his track "The Ghost" saw insurmountable success on TikTok. He has continuously refined his sound to become one of the most standout and successful hard dance artists of the decade. He has since launched a company called XPLISSO, which aims to change the way immersive audio is experienced live. He's also launched a YouTube series called "The NIVI Academy" where he shares information the pros won't tell you.NIVIRO and I talk about the future of live music and how Dolby Atmos is playing a huge factor in that evolution and how his company XPLISSO plays into that. He also dives deep into his production and songwriting workflow, including his favorite hardware synths.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with NIVIRO:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYsQBXpnkduQxGo3z1lstZwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/djniviro/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNIVIRO/Twitter: https://twitter.com/djniviroWebsite: https://djniviro.com/

Kurt Dahl is an entertainment and intellectual property attorney in Canada. A musician himself, he understands the importance of artists protecting their art and not engaging in bad deals. Kurt tells the story of how he helped Tones and I and her manager negotiate a record deal after "Dance Monkey" skyrocketed into the spotlight.Kurt and I discuss how to find a good entertainment attorney, when is the right time to find one, NFTs, and the metaverse. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfConnect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Kurt Dahl:Website: https://lawyerdrummer.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyerdrummer/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyerdrummerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawyerDrummer

Milana Lewis is the founder and CEO of music distribution company Stem. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and New York and help artists navigate the business behind their music.Milana talks about how she got Stem off the ground, exciting projects they're working on, and how she ensures diversity and inclusion at the company. The term "psychological safety" is a key word in the latter half of our conversation. Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Stem: Website: https://stem.is/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stem/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stemFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stem/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZRCaQP2BZcfmL3JcXOJ3g

Quinn Christopherson is a singer-songwriter based in Ancourage, Alaska. He got his start after winning the NPR Tiny Desk competition back in 2019 with his song "Erase Me," and since then has been dazzling audiences with his sharp wit and his unique way of telling stories that draw you in and leave you hanging on every word.We talk about winning his NPR Tiny Desk contest, writing songs that connect with others, and how he approaches songwriting and production. This is a really good episode that will ground you if you're having doubts about where your journey in music is headed. It's a must listen because Quinn's journey is amazing.Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Quinn Christopherson: Website: https://quinnchristopherson.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinnchristopherson/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BucketHatQuinnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/quinnchristophersonmusic/

Jenny Powers is the founder of Blue Avenue Music. She is a digital marketing guru and has taken artists' online presences from small to huge, allowing them to foster a community and find their fans anywhere in the world. This is then leveraged into selling merch, tickets to shows, and increasing streaming revenue. Jenny shares her expertise on social media advertising, marketing, content creation, and creating a diverse plan to enable the most success. Connect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Jenny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjennypowers/Website: https://www.blueavemusic.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueAvenueMusicGroup/

Michael Weiss is the head of A&R at UnitedMasters, a global music distribution company. He is a third generation music industry executive, so the music business is built into his DNA.We discuss building your brand voice and how to remain authentic, dissect Lil Nas X's genius marketing strategies, and how music distributors discover and grow talent. While it's similar to a label, the approach is different. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfWebsite: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2

Orlando and Bhaskar are on Alok's Controversia Records team. Orlando is the label manager and Bhaskar is the head of A&R and also an artist in his own right. Controversia Records was founded in June of 2019 and has since released tracks from artists like Timmy Trumpet, KSHMR, Bhaskar, Yves V, and many more. Orlando, Bhaskar, and I talk about the differences between the Brazilian music industry and the rest of the world since it has such a different sound. The Brazilian market is difficult to break into because they're very picky on what they listen to. Orlando and Bhaskar also discuss Controversia Records deals and how they're structured. Lastly, we talked about label marketing and how they grow artists on their roster.Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/CRTcYRDGqfWebsite: https://www.lennoncihak.comMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2

Musicians and artists need to invest their money properly. It's vital for financial longevity and freedom later on in life (or career). Justin Longo of MariNation Music talks about how artists can go about managing their finances as well as providing some resources to better understand the psychology of money and invest in the music industry. This is a must listen episode if you're wanting to diversify your income.Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with MariNation Music:Website: https://www.marinationmusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mari__nation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarinationMusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinationmusic

Adam Small is a music executive, producer, and entrepreneur. His journey and list of career accomplishments is a long and impressive one. He has more than 3 billion streams under his belt and is the CEO of ADS Music Partners and president at Artistry Records.Originally from Detroit, Small has facilitated hit singles from industry leading artists Saweetie, Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, Mulatto and more, making it a point to carve out more lanes for the fastest growing segment of musical artists — female rappers.Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Adam Small:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wosslife/

Andrew Goldstone is a music business pioneer. As one of the first employees at Astralwerks he saw that label rise to critical acclaim and financial success in the mid 90's with his signing of Fatboy Slim and the label's work with the Chemical Brothers, Air, Basement Jaxx, Future Sound of London and others. Following that, he set up his F-111 imprint at Warner Bros. where he signed Green Velvet and had huge chart hits around the world with remixes of Green Velvet's “Flash” and Moloko's “Sing It Back”. After a stint at Ministry of Sound in New York where he signed Fischerspooner, Andrew went to law school and then joined the entertainment law firm of Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks where he worked on ground breaking deals for Madonna, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Diddy and others. At the end of 2012, he moved to Red Light Management to manage Tiësto while also serving as the GM of Tiesto's record label, Musical Freedom Records. Andrew moved to Deckstar (now YM&U Group) in 2017 with Don Diablo who rose to be the 6th most popular DJ in the world while under his management and currently manages 3LAU, whose NFT drops have generated nearly $20M in sales this year, and Sullivan King.Connect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2

Yiannis is the COO and Head of Label at CloudKid. He has been in the industry for a little over 5 years now. After getting a Bachelors of Arts from SAE Rotterdam / Middlesex University in Audio Engineering, he got his first job with Dutch independent Record Label and Management Agency, Heroic. While working at Heroic as COO and Head of Music he also took on the role of label manager at Dutch independent record label bitbird for 2 years. He has now been with CloudKid for over 2 years, focusing on optimizing the company's operations and heading the label through spearheading Artist development projects, negotiating deals, overlooking A&R with Gereon, and running all of the label's operations.Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with CloudKid:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CloudKidOfficialSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/cloudkidFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cldkidTwitter: https://twitter.com/CloudKidMusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloudkid/

Justin Kleinfeld is the founder of Rephlektor and co-founder of Bampire, a full service marketing and artist services agency. He has worked with artists like Avicii, Above & Beyond, Porter Robinson, The Prodigy, 3LAU, and more. Justin and I talk about artist marketing, the sketchy EDM blogosphere, and building relatability into your artist story. Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lennoncihakTwitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Justin Kleinfeld:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RephlektorInk/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rephlektorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rephlektor/Email: justin@rephlektorink.com

Since Cascada's inception in 2004, they have sold more than 30 million records worldwide. In 2013, Cascada represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest and are the third most successful acts from Germany of the 21st century. Furthermore, their music was the most downloaded in dance music after David Guetta and has garnered more than 1 billion views on YouTube with 200 million of them for “Everytime We Touch.”I've been a diehard fan of Cascada since the release of Everytime We Touch in 2006. I've supported them (did you know there are three members?) through 'Everytime We Touch,' 'Perfect Day,' 'Evacuate The Dancefloor,' and now. Recently I've been blasting “What Do You Want From Me” on my commutes home from work.Their music changed my life and are the reason I am in the music industry, and I can't even begin to explain how overjoyed I was to conduct this interview for When Life Hands You Lennons. 

Egzod, meaning “exodus” in French phonetics, is the narrative of a mass departure of people to a new world where technology and nature are perfectly balanced. Working to empower and unify people through his music, Egzod is breaking boundaries between cultures by merging sounds and instruments from around the globe, as well as a focus on spirituality and meaningful moments built into his productions. We both went to Full Sail University and crossed paths a number of times but we never got to officially meet. Egzod and I talk about philosophical questions that he has to ask himself in order to produce such an eclectic genre of EDM. He has released music on NoCopyrightSounds, Lowly Palace, Trap Nation, and many others. We also discuss how he builds his community through Discord.Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Egzod:Website: https://www.egzod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/egzodmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/egzodmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/egzodmusic Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Swz7Yem Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3exvMmrLV6o4R42YnG3Id6

Lawrence Lui is the co-founder of Bampire, an artist marketing agency. He's a former music executive and has worked with artists like deadmau5, Swedish House Mafia, Claptone, Tritonal, Above & Beyond, and many more. Lawrence and I talk about formulating a narrative for your project, song, or album. This is an important piece of a larger puzzle, and Lawrence gives some really good examples as well. We also talk about whether or not artists should have a marketing team or hire a marketing company to handle these efforts. We understand that artists can't do everything.Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2

Bok Nero is the creator of the genre "Hood EDM" and a rapper based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is one of the most featured vocalists in the EDM genre and has worked with artists like Zomboy, Bear Grillz, Riot Ten, Shizz Lo, QUIX, UZ, and more. Bok Nero and I talk about educating the youth and giving back to the community. We also talk about his creative process when writing vocals. It's quite unique, so he breaks it down for us to get a better understanding of this process.Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Bok Nero:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boknero/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BokNero13Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOK_NEROSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7rnzdGq1qPizursGNI1P0V?si=DgOt_-ZDS26qmosk_3r4xA

TheFatRat, whose real name is Christian Buettner, is the world's most influential gaming music artist. He is currently boasting one of the largest followings and most engaging fan-bases on the web for an artist in his genre with 9 million fans worldwide, over 5 million on YouTube. He's also garnered nearly 2 billion streams. What brought him there is his forward-thinking approach of lifting the copyright restrictions on his music which now evolved into him being one of the pioneers of tackling the current state of copyright and accessibility of artists and their music/content in the industry - all while being completely independent.TheFatRat and I talk about his unique career as a music producer. His differently angled approach to giving music away for free for other creatives to use in their own projects isn't one that's spotlighted very heavily in the music industry. But it's made him one of the most successful online electronic music producers to date. We discuss NFTs, his career, copyrights, advice for upcoming music producers, and his love for video games. --Connect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with TheFatRat:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisthefatratInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefatratofficial/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ThisIsTheFatRatSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thefatratYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_UMppcMsHIzb5LDx1u9zQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3OKg7YbOIatODzkRIbLJR4?si=Jb_FIhtdRDGrZvcGLf6diQ

Thomas Eggensberger is a German Los Angeles-based freelance film composer for film, TV, and video games. Thomas is actively working in Los Angeles as a freelance composer (alongside working as a composer assistant for a film composer in Los Angeles) and orchestrator and has started a sample library business (Green Light District) with two of his colleagues, Dylan Love and Marlon Lang. They make tools for film, TV and game composers that enable them to play sounds and sound effects on their keyboard for the purpose of scoring a film, TV show or game. Green Light District has had their sounds played and used in AAA games, Netflix, and HBO films.Thomas and I discuss German food, working with late legendary Icelandic composer Jóhan Jóhannsson, Hans Zimmer's memorable scores, and how music affects the human mind. It's so amazing how music can take people back to very specific times in their lives. Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Thomas Eggensberger: Email: thomas@t-e-music.comWebsite: https://www.t-e-music.com/

Anthony Martini got his start as the vocalist of a rap/metal band called E-Town Concrete. He started his management career at Ferret Music, where he worked with metal acts such as Lamb Of God, Behemoth, and Terror. He then became a manager at Crush Management, whose roster includes the likes of Fall Out Boy, Train, Sia and more. Anthony then launched his own management company, called The CMSN, where he discovered the then-unknown rapper Tyga. He then became a partner at Jingle Punks, which he helped turn into one of the world's largest music licensing platforms. Anthony founded the independent record label Commission. He signed artists like Lil Dicky, MadeinTYO, and IDK, who generated billions of streams and chart-topping singles. Now he's a partner at Royalty Exchange, driving their artist relations and deal-making.In this episode, Anthony and I talk about how he got into the music business and broke Tyga's career. He also gives really good information about how you can become a manager and grow an artist's career. You're not going to want to miss this episode.--Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Anthony Martini: Website: https://www.royaltyexchange.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realantmoney/

Justin Paul is a multi-talented, multi-faceted music professional and entrepreneur. He's the business partner of David Franz, who was on the show a few weeks ago.  Justin's 20 year-career consists of many roles, including music executive, producer, DJ, and college educator. Co-founding a record label and managing partnerships with top brands, Justin Paul specializes in A&R, creative direction, label management, marketing, music curation, and touring. Justin Paul was mentored by legendary record producer and DJ King Britt and founded Playloop Records where he signed over a dozen artists to the roster and oversaw upwards of 50 releases, six of which broke into the Beatport Top 10 charts.Justin and I discuss a myriad of topics, including release strategy, music promotion, how the music business has changed over the years, and what the future looks like. Justin is a wealth of knowledge and shares all of that in our conversation.--Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Justin Paul: Website: https://justinpaul.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_justinpaul_/

Kat Dahlia is a Cuban-American singer-songwriter from Miami, Florida. She's now based in Los Angeles, California. Her most recent release of SeVeN is a culmination of female perspective and vulnerability.Kat and I talk about having more women be songwriters for Latin music. A lot of the music is written by men for women, and it's not entirely accurate with what women may want/feel. So Kat is at the forefront of bringing women into this creative process. We also discuss her songwriting and collaboration process. And we finish off the discussion by talking about martial arts. Fun fact: I made it to purple belt in Tae Kwon Do back in elementary school.--Connect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Kat Dahlia:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatDahliaMusicTwitter: https://twitter.com/KatDahliaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katdahlia/

David Franz is the founder and producer of the Underground Sun record label. He's also an instructor at Berklee College of Music, author of Producing in the Home Studio with Pro Tools (the first book about using Pro Tools), writer, producer and audio engineer.I love this episode. David was so humble and forth giving with information. I remember watching his Pro Tools videos when I was a student at Full Sail University with a Lynda.com subscription (now LinkedIn Learning). David and I talk about a wide array of topics, including being respectful to yourself, which digital audio workstation is best (FL Studio), and what a mixing engineer typically looks for when receiving stems.--Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with David Franz:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmfranz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.franz.92Underground Sun: https://undergroundsun.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/undergroundsun/Twitter: https://twitter.com/undergroundsun

Alexander Seaver is the songwriter, producer, singer, and creative genius behind the EDM project Mako. The project was initially formed in 2011 as an electronic duo with Logan Light, but Mako now operates as a one-man-band with Seaver leading the creative sonic visions. Mako blends the worlds of alternative pop, indie rock, and electronic music.Mako and I discuss what it takes to keep clients' projects separate from your own professional project. We also talk about how you can make a living as a musician, develop your sound, and become a better producer. --Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Mako:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Ye4nfYAA91T1X56gnlXAA?si=hk6Pddm1R1SXCyGcRoyW_QFacebook: https://soundcloud.com/wearemakoTwitter: https://twitter.com/itsmakoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmako/SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/wearemakoWebsite: https://itsmako.com

Xiuhtezcatl (pronounced shoe-tez-caht) is a world-renowned environmental activist and rapper/lyricist out of Boulder, CO. Named to TIMES Next 100 list in 2019, Xiuhtezcatl has pushed the impact of the fossil-fuel industry on indigenous communities up the political agenda, and has spoken multiple times at the UN, addressing the General Assembly and spoken on panels with the likes of Bernie Sanders, Miley Cyrus, Van Jones, Shailene Woodley, Bill Mckibbens and Pharrell Williams. The independent artist’s Indigenous roots to Mexico are anchored across the collection of songs on his latest project 'Runway Tapes' that illustrate his journey sonically and serve as a prequel to his forthcoming debut album that’s on the horizon. The project is a representation of the intentional expansion of his artistic identity, reintroducing himself as much more than a conscious artist. Each song off the EP has its own unique flavor, flitting between both English and Spanish, singing and rapping, modern production and instrumentation.--Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Xiuhtezcatl:Website: https://xiuhtezcatl.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/xiuhtezcatlmusic/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xiuhtezcatl/Twitter: https://twitter.com/xiuhtezcatlSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/56bZk5ODMBjqUQm1z44gBE?si=JK42SGrpRaCp7ARHbgT4gA

KnowleDJ is a DJ and producer based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He's DJ'ed for artists like Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Backstreet Boys, and many more. He's probably the most successful DJ you've never heard of. KnowleDJ and I talk about topics along the lines of "fake news," the coronavirus, DJ'ing and how to get a crowd going, and how he made $30,000 on a song with fewer than 1,000 streams.--Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with KnowleDJ:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowledj1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KnowleDJ1/

3OH!3 has gotta be one of the most innovative, quirky, and fun dance/pop groups to come out the last decade. I saw them roughly ten years ago with a few good friends of mine in Fargo, North Dakota. I'll never forget that show. It was truly an experience, and I am so humbled to have them on the show. I have countless memories of my friends and I dancing to "Don't Trust Me," "Blah Blah Blah," and "My First Kiss" at high school dances and jamming in car rides. Again, I am so humbled and thankful. We talk about what they've been up to the past four years, the roles each of them have in their creative process, and what we can expect from them. --Connect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with 3OH!3:Website: https://www.3oh3.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/3oh3musicTwitter: https://twitter.com/3OH3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3oh3/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0FWzNDaEu9jdgcYTbcOa4F?si=ksm85iEmQl-Lll_AbmmbCg

Kamal Moo, Esq. is a graduate of the University of Southern California and Southwestern Law School. Born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Miami, Florida, he currently resides in Southern California with his wife and daughter. Throughout his career, he has represented musicians from various genres of music as both personal manager and attorney. He has negotiated small indie deals and multi-million dollar agreements, and everything in between. His clients include recording artists, producers, record labels, music publishers, and other figures in the entertainment industry. A frequent lecturer on the music industry, he has also taught music publishing at Southwestern Law School. He is the author of The Straightforward Guide to the Music Biz.Kamal and I discuss his role as an entertainment attorney. What does a day in the life look like? What types of items should artists and creatives be on the lookout for in contracts? How do you choose the correct attorney? These are just a few things we talk about in this episode. --Connect with Lennon: Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Kamal Moo: Website: https://www.johnson-moo.comWebsite: https://www.kamalandrew.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalmoo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamalmoo123/Kamal's book: https://books2read.com/musicbiz

Julian Jordan is a Dutch DJ and producer signed to Martin Garrix's STMPD RCRDS. He's worked with artists like Martin Garrix, Brooks, TITUS, and Seth Hills. In this episode, Julian Jordan and I talk about his production process, creativity during the pandemic, his appearances on children shows, his new sample packs and masterclass, as well what he wants to be known for as a musician. --Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Julian Jordan:Website: http://www.julianjordan.com/SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/julianjordanSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vUCVkeZjzDcaoX4gagHdVFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsjulianjordan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JulianJordanInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/itsjulianjordan/

I have been a huge fan of the ItaloBrothers for many years. In fact, they're one of the eurodance groups that got me into dance music entirely, next to Cascada, Darude, and Empyre One. I was so humbled to speak with Matthias (who is the face of the group as well as the vocalist) for the group. It's always inspiring speaking having the chance to talk to an idol.Matthias and I talk about music production, recording, and collaborating during the pandemic; their new label deal with Virgin Records; touring; and upcoming music and music videos.--Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with ItaloBrothers:Website: https://www.italobrothersmusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italobrothersofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItaloBrothers/Twitter: https://twitter.com/italobrothersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/italobrothersmusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nkYRuiIHg2xXHFC8bfosJ?si=L_f5JUI6RcK1gRG9h3aFpQ

Chris Nardone is the president and co-founder of Venture Music. They are a modern music marketing company that really understands the nuances of an artist and their fans, which is certainly important for success in today's music business.In this episode, Chris and I talk about the power of TikTok, how Twitch is evolving to become a frontier in video content, and the future of virtual reality in the music business.--Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Chris Nardone:Website: https://www.venturemusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venture/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venture

William Tenney is a musician turned music business executive. He currently serves as Crush Music's head of streaming strategy and promotion. Crush Music is the management company for artists like Sia, Green Day, Panic! At The Disco, Alec Benjamin, and more.Will knew that he wanted to be in the music business since he was young. As a teenager, he signed a record deal and toured the US, Europe, and Canada. He then returned to the US and went to school to pursue a degree in music business and finance. Right out of school he took a job at Goldman Sachs to raise money for his record and consulting business - a decision he says was the best thing he's done.In this episode Will and I talk about the various types of streaming promotion and strategies, music data, discovery, and how to get your music into department stores. We also talk about the importance of financial literacy for music business professionals.--Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with William Tenney:Your Favorite Mixtape: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7aOui6FzZeN5xf9z3qgnnI?si=ABbn2abXR3GReF89G1vZqQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/callme_will/

STORRY is a former sex worker and JUNO-nominated artist, producer, and songwriter. Her previous relationship was incredibly toxic and controlling, but STORRY reclaimed herself and took back the control that was taken from her. Her story is incredibly inspiring and is unfortunately all too common with women.She has now transformed into a higher, stronger multi-dimensional artist with absolutely no intentions of slowing down. She is a painter, musician, songwriter, producer, director, and JUNO-nominated. STORRY and I talk about her abusive relationship, the sex industry vs. music industry, and how she followed her creative omens and persevered. I came out of this conversation absolutely glowing. STORRY heavily inspired me. I love hearing powerful women's journeys.--Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with STORRY:Website: https://www.storrymusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storrymusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/storrymusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/storrymusicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8xAnhJ-HMRWE8SFNwDcNfwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2B3DdwYxUSSrYdda9V2UL0

Justin Gray is a hugely successful music producer, songwriter, and music tech entrepreneur. He has worked with artists like Avril Lavigne, John Legend, Mariah Carey, Luis Fonsi, Amy Winehouse, and many more. His music can also be heard in commercials for Mercedes Benz, Target, Nissan, Budweiser, and more.In addition to his long list of achievements, Justin has won a Genie Award for “Best Song in a Motion Picture” and a Canadian Radio Music Award for “Songwriter of the Year.”In this episode Justin and I discuss music production in sync licensing. I asked him about how he works with strict production standards put forth by a client. We also discuss diversification in the music industry as well as networking.--Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Justin Gray:Website: http://www.iamjustingray.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjustingray/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamjustingray

Jody Friedman is a music supervisor, producer, award-winning songwriter, and music publisher.After attending Florida State University and majoring in Communications & Media Production, he spent 7 years working for CNN in Atlanta, NYC & California. During this time, he wrote a theme song for the show “Nancy Grace,” which was his foray into the world of music publishing.For over a decade his company HD Music Now have been regularly licensing music and sound design to the likes of ABC, NBC, Showtime, HBO, CW, Sony, Universal, Disney, Warner Brothers, Bunim-Murray, MTV, and more.Some of his music supervision & clearance projects include projects such as “Ugly Delicious" (Netflix), “Breakfast Lunch Dinner” (Netflix), “Won’t You Be My Neighbor" (Focus Features), “Ingress: The Animation” (Netflix), “They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead” (Netflix), “Snowfall (FX - Pilot),” Fear, Inc (Lone Suspect), “The Music Of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble (HBO + The Orchard) & more. He is a member of the Guild of Music Supervisors.In 2017, a song he wrote & produced called "Pure As Snow" (Mike Raznick Remix) was used for the trailer campaign for Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale" Season One. In 2019, an original piece called “Creepy Cradle” was used for the trailer campaign for the Eli Roth Horror film, “Haunt”. Other songs have been heard in Ray Donovan (Showtime), Victorious (Nickelodeon), Outcast (Cinemax) & more.A recording artist in his own right, he travels regularly to Nashville to write & record. He has co-written songs with such talented songwriters as Jason Matthews (Luke Bryan, Trace Adkins), Kris Bergsnes (Tyler Farr, Tim McGraw), Marty Dodson (Big & Rich, Blake Shelton), Rebecca Lynn Howard (Martina McBride) and many more.--Connect with Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Connect with Jody Friedman:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodyfriedman/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jody_friedman/Email: jody@hdmusicnow.comWebsite: https://www.hdmusicnow.com/License Your Music: https://www.licenseyourmusic.com/ 

Dan Pearson is an artist manager and founder of Lakeside Management Group. He's worked with artists like Gloria Gaynor, Lauv, Kevin Rudolf, Paul Loren, and more. Dan started as a DJ in New York, which led him to a job as an on-air radio DJ for Jared Broadcasting. This later led him to Columbia Records in their promotion department where he worked with John Mayer, Destiny's Child, and more.In this episode, Dan and I talk about radio promotion side of the industry, social media content creation in the current climate, and livestreaming.  --Follow Lennon:Website: https://www.lennoncihak.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lennoncihakMailing List: http://eepurl.com/dlYpxTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennoncihak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LennonCihakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennoncihak/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5eX_uxAUIwBC0gyKwCbqtwGuest Request: https://goo.gl/forms/8zs61IYiIXMLjFpX2Follow Dan Pearson:Website: https://www.lakesidemanagementgroup.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakesideentertainmentgroup/ Email: dan@lakesideentertainmentgroup.com