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Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. A midyear report by US market monitor Luminate—the same company behind the Billboard charts—has revealed the alarming fact that “new”/”current” music is becoming less popular in the country, and this statement can be backed up by facts and statistics, as first reported by Music Business Worldwide. In the first half of 2022, Total Album Consumption (all streams and downloads, as well as physical album sales) of “Current” music (which means released in the 18 months before being streamed or purchased) dropped by 1.4% when compared to 2021. With 131.3 million album sale-equivalent units reported for this year, “Current” music dropped almost 2 million units from the first half of 2021, which means that new music is not only selling less but is also being less popular in terms of streaming platforms. There was a drop of 3.7 between 2020 and 2021, which officially makes this a downward trend. This tendency is opposed to the Total Album Consumption for “All” music in the US, which grew by 9.3% in comparison with 2021, standing at 475.4 million units sold. Even more surprising is the news that “Catalog” music, which includes any release older than 18 months, grew by 14% in the year's first half. The report also found that “Current” music's on-demand audio streams dropped by 2.6% this year, with an even more drastic decrease of 10.4% in video streaming platforms versus a 19% increase by “Catalog” music. In his latest update, Music Biz host James Shotwell examines the possible contributing factors to our declining interest in current music. As he touches on the inherent lucrative nature of legacy acts, he also ponders who—if anyone—will become the next generation of “timeless” musicians.

Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Pure Noise Records, and more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. The popularity of TikTok is leading a revolution in music release strategies that is unlike anything we've witnessed in decades. Music marketing and release strategies are at the heart of every artist's career. How and when you release music matters as much as the content itself—sometimes more—and for the better part of twenty years, virtually every album has followed a similar promotional path: 1. Announce your release 2. Tease your release 3. Ask for preorders/presaves 4. Finally release the song 5. Promote the song Traditional industry thinking tells us that you must promote music before its release because it's the only way to guarantee strong first-week sales, which often determines how much support a record will receive moving forward. History teaches us that if an artist fails to deliver an impressive launch week, the likelihood their label continues to pump money and attention into their career falls drastically. As Bob Dylan said, "The times, they are a-changin'" because a new generation of musicians refuses to follow tradition. Between the boom of TikTok and the rise of the "give it to me now or I don't want it" culture, artists are choosing a more direct path to release and promotion. 1. Release the song. 2. Promote it. That's it. TikTok is an amazing tool for discovery, connecting users with an endless variety of content creators algorithmically-tailored to their interests. When someone hears a song snippet they enjoy, logic dictates they will head to the creator's profile, hoping to find their music online. If the user then visits the artist's page and FAILS to find the song they heard on TikTok, the chances they save the artist and return later are virtually non-existent. In other words, you have one chance to grab someone's attention, and if you blow it, they [most likely] won't return. To avoid this problem, artists are now choosing to skip promoting new material until it's available worldwide. The risk of losing potential fans because you went viral before the release date is too high for most to gamble, but that's not the only reason. The so-called "TikTok Approach" is also a cost-effective promotional solution for cash-strapped independent artists whose marketing budgets often equate to whatever they can spare after paying for living expenses. Rather than waste your money teasing a song or record people cannot yet enjoy, spend your pre-release time creating content you can share immediately following the song's premiere. Any engagement will lead to immediate streams (AKA money). And it's not just independent artists shifting their thinking around releases. Everywhere you look, the time between a song or album announcement and the release date is shrinking. Even Post Malone, arguably one of the world's biggest musicians, announced his recent 2022 album only six weeks before its initial release. The first single? A surprise release. Making this one adjustment to your next release strategy will ultimately save time and money. More importantly, it will give anyone interested in your music instant access to it. You want as few barriers between strangers and hearing your music as possible, and in our quickly evolving world, that requires making changes as culture dictates it necessary. Remember the phrase, "Don't bore us, get to the chorus"? The same applies to release strategies. Stop fooling around and deliver. Your fans will be thrilled to see new music, and anyone new won't have to wait around to see if you're as good as your teasers claim. Everybody wins.

Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Every artist has a story to tell, but alarmingly few seem to realize how many artists are telling similar stories. Every life is unique, but there are only so many relatable experiences that can be mass-marketed through song. That's why there are so many love songs and an equally large amount of heartbreak anthems. The same goes for songs about realizing life is short, mourning the dead, aspiring to better oneself, and of course, the timeless desire to flee one's hometown and chase big-city dreams. Your story is unique, but you have to know how to sell your story for tastemakers to understand that. Each day, in offices and remote workspaces around the globe, playlist curators and industry gatekeepers sift through countless songs from artists hoping they'll give them one of the very limited spaces available on editorial playlists. Certain tastemakers who specialize in things like mood-themed playlists may hear upwards of one hundred or more tracks with a similar theme or story in a single day. If you want to be the ONE song that stands out from the competition, there are two factors you have to nail: The song needs to be GOOD. Obviously. You need to sell the heck out of that song. Part one is up to you. As for part two: The only thing separating your story of wanting to leave home and every other dreamer is in the way you sell it to someone else. Start by breaking your song down to the simplest description possible. "My song is about growing up in a small town and waiting to escape." Great! We have a relatable perspective that millions, even billions, can easily recognize. The only problem is—everyone has a song about wanting to leave your hometown. If you want to attract playlist curators, tastemakers, or anyone at all, you need to be more specific. Let's start with the "why" of it all. WHY do you want to leave your hometown? "My song is about growing up in a small town and waiting to escape because I have big dreams." That's better. You've narrowed the target audience slightly, but you've also gotten closer to your true market. Let's add another detail, perhaps explore WHAT made us want to leave our hometown. Was it our family, the community, or something more existential? Maybe it's all three! "My song is about growing up in a conservative small town and how nobody, not even my family members, can relate to your ambitions of a life outside the village limits." The significance of your song and your perspective on life increases exponentially with each detail we add to our story. Those same details attract the gatekeepers of entertainment and inspire countless passive listeners to seek out more of your music. With a little effort, our song about growing up in a small town and waiting to escape can be sold as an epic tale of wanderlust and misadventure inspired by unfortunate yet relatable circumstances. "My song is about growing up in a conservative small town and how nobody, not even my family members, can relate to your ambitions of a life outside the village limits. It's about taking advantage of the opportunities presented to you and exploring them. Sometimes we will fail, but that's okay because failure is part of the journey. What's more important, to me, is that we try in the first place."

Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. **This episode is meant to be consumed in video form. If you are listening outside of Spotify, we highly recommend visiting our YouTube channel for the full experience. http://youtube.com/musicbiz** TikTok has been celebrated as a revolutionary platform for music discovery and fan engagement. The video-sharing app has already helped over a hundred artists land on the Billboard charts, and it has made several more household names. In less than five years, TikTok has become one of the—if not the most—influential platform for artists looking to raise awareness for their talent worldwide. But there's a catch. There's ALWAYS a catch. When TikTok ushered in a new way for musicians to market themselves, the company unintentionally broke music marketing. It didn't happen overnight, and it wasn't intentional, but TikTok has created a space where the lines between fact and fiction blur in ways never previously thought possible. Users now question the legitimacy of everything, the good and the bad, which makes getting any message across increasingly difficult. In his latest video, Music Biz host James Shotwell examines how we reached this point and what actions artists should take in response. Through numerous examples, James explains how misdirection and deception have fueled an age of discovery where every success story has another, often far less surprising, truth behind it.

Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. If you've ever received a DM from an individual promising something that felt too good to be true, this episode on scam artists is for you. When I was beginning my career, my grandfather offered me advice that I carry to this day. “Wherever there are dreamers,” he told me, “there will be people looking to make a quick buck by exploiting that dream.” He knew scam artists were everywhere, but I'm not sure even my grandfather understood how prevalent such tricksters would be in 2022. Every artist with an online presence has encountered a scammer. Maybe they posed as a fan to get friendly before trying to sell them special services, or perhaps they're pretending to be a major record label exec. Either way, scammers are everywhere, and they target the hungriest artists because they know desperate people rarely think things through. Ever since our first article on scam artists, musicians worldwide have contacted us regarding direct messages, emails, phone calls, and even business cards they've received from people they felt were trying to scam them. More often than not, those concerns were later validated when we uncovered the truth behind the false goods these individuals were promising. We are still receiving messages from concerned artists. One musician, Jamal, even sent us screenshots and an in-depth description of their interactions with a scammer. We asked for permission to share their experiences with you, and thankfully, they agreed. Music Biz host James Shotwell shares a step-by-step guide to understanding how scammers operate on social media in the video below. He shares Jamal's experiences, including screenshots of his conversations, and even places a call to Warner Music Group.

Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Remember the day Facebook and Instagram went offline? For several hours, two of the biggest platforms for promotion and information disbursement were nowhere to be found, leaving social media managers, artists, and labels everywhere scrambling. These “borrowed lands” that we've come to depend on for engagement were suddenly gone, and nobody knew when—or if—they would return. Building On Borrowed Lands examines the ongoing debate over where artists and their teams focus their community-building efforts. A panel of experts in marketing and publicity will discuss the ever-evolving challenge of reaching people in the digital space, including the best places for engagement, the value of owning your content, and the timeless tips for success that still work today.

Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. In this episode of Music Biz, host James Shotwell chats with Rock The Cause Records' founder and Vick Vern award-winning educator Scott Herold about how Minnesota's High School for Recording Arts Vocational Discovery program uses Haulix to teach students about the music industry. Learn more: https://haulixdaily.com/2022/05/hsra-haulix

Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. In our latest ‘Fast Five' interview, alternative artist Ali Slater explains how her day job helped prepare her for music promotion. Ali Slater did not plan on becoming a musician. When the coronavirus pandemic began, she hadn't as much as started a demo. Two years and several vaccine shots later, however, Slater is riding high on a wave of positive press from the release of her first EP. She's become one of the most sought-after new stars of alternative music, and she's done so largely from the comfort of her home. Sitting in the center of a Venn diagram consisting of rock, pop, and alternative music, Slater draws influence from every corner of pop culture. She would probably tell you her home lies in the hearts of anyone who dreams of Vans Warped Tour returning, but I'd argue she's not that easy to classify. Slater may sell herself as alt, but she's a storyteller above all else, and her knack for engaging songwriting is making her a household name. But getting to this point was never easy. Many artists launched projects during the pandemic. Most of those efforts came and went without much fuss if they ever got released at all. Consumers were overwhelmed by the amount of content promoted to them, not to mention their worries over the global pandemic, and most couldn't find the time or mental space to care about music discovery. But Ali Slater made people care. By utilizing skills she gained through working in the beauty field, Slater could maneuver social media with ease, which was helpful during a time when everyone was stuck at home on their phones. The world is opening up now, and Slater is preparing to meet her fans face-to-face, many for the first time. In our latest ‘Fast Five' interview, Music Biz host James Shotwell chats with Ali Slater about her quick rise through the alternative ranks. Slater explains her approach to marketing, how paid advertising helped her gain fans early on, and how she's pivoting her promotional efforts as the world reopens.

Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. In 2022, there are more ways to discover music than ever. Listeners can utilize multiple streaming platforms, dive into artists' playlists, enjoy algorithmic internet radio, find songs playing in public via Shazam, and—as always—exchange mixes with their closest friends. That doesn't account for countless music blogs and publications, charts, and other social metrics one could use to learn who is hot in entertainment right now. As the avenues for music discovery have increased and the barriers to accessing music decreased, the number of artists vying for your attention has reached an all-time high. That in itself isn't bad. Everyone who desires to make and promote music should be able to do so easily. However, the impact of that demand for attention on consumers is something we still don't fully understand. Think about it for a second. As a consumer, you always want to find the next great thing. It's instinctual. We cannot help being this way. It doesn't matter if we're discussing restaurants or bathroom cleaners; people want the best. The same is true in music. We love the artists we love and have preferences, but a part of us is always looking for the next song or album or person or group that can make us feel alive all over again. So, consumers want the next thing great song or artist as fast as possible, and more artists than ever are promoting more songs than ever to meet that demand. What could go wrong? In short, burnout. On both ends. Artists are becoming so conditioned to the constant churn of the modern industry that they abandon material almost as soon as it is released. It's as if the three-to-six-month promotional cycle that precedes an album's release is the only push the songs will receive outside of the artist's subsequent touring. When those shows end, they will release more music, and it too will be largely forgotten in a few months. Meanwhile, listeners look to playlists such as Spotify's New Music Friday and Discover Weekly as the go-to destinations for new music. If an artist doesn't make it into one of the very limited spots on this list, they have to hope an influencer with a decent playlist following or a massive brand uses their song. Otherwise, it's up to fate and luck and whatever good word-of-mouth that artist has been able to build. But that is an incomplete picture of discovery. Music discovery extends far beyond release week. The long tail of music promotion is never-ending, and the proof is everywhere. Catalog streams are on the rise, as are catalog sales. Industry professionals realize that all material has value in the digital age, and they are scrambling to find ways to promote the content they'd previously left to rust. Before you fall victim to thinking your opportunity to be discovered has already come and gone, please remember these five cold hard truths about music discovery.

Produced by Haulix.com, High Notes is a recovery podcast set in the music industry. Join host James Shotwell as he shares the recovery journeys of artists and music professionals as only they can tell it. Previous guests include Morgan Wade, Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides), Art Alexakis (Everclear), and Brian "Head" Welch (of KORN).

TikTok is where people discover music in 2022, so we've put together the ultimate guide for getting noticed. View the full guide, complete with examples: https://haulixdaily.com/2022/04/tiktok-for-artists-how-to-successfully-promote-your-music-in-2022 TikTok is here to stay. Within a few short years, the wildly successful video sharing platform has become one of the world's most popular apps, surpassing Facebook and Instagram in 2021 as the most used app in the United States. TikTok has become known for its ability to take complete unknowns and catapult them in front of millions overnight, all thanks to an insanely well-tuned algorithm. For all the gripes and criticism people may have, TikTok seems to be the one place online where truly anyone can have a chance at digital success. But let's be honest. You've probably tried creating TikTok content with mediocre results, or you've avoided making anything because you're unsure how to start. Either way, it's fine! Starting a new platform is scary, especially when you understand how beneficial that service can potentially be for your career. First thing's first—If you haven't started posting to TikTok yet, now is the time. Don't know what you're doing? No problem! Nobody does at first. The only person expecting you to be a TikTok perfectionist is you! Got it? Okay! Let's begin. Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details.

Ahead of their third studio album, Stone Broken chats with Haulix about the secret to successful rock promotion in 2022. Let's face it: The rock marketplace is in a weird place. Never in the history of the genre have there been so many artists with countless unique takes on rock competing for the finite attention of listeners. It is both the best and worst of times because you can never listen to everything worth hearing, but that's not even the worst part. Before worrying about scaling the rock hierarchy, artists must first find a marketing angle that works. Marketing is everything. That has always been the case, but it feels more important than ever in 2022. The demand for consumer attention is endless, and your budget for fighting alongside every IP and musician on Earth is limited. You have to find a path to success that doesn't waste time or break the bank, and you have to do so while also attempting to make the best music of your career. Not that there is any pressure or anything. The amount of great rock music available now vastly outnumbers the finite amount of time listeners have to experience it. The only way forward is through finding your audience and catering to them. It's not an easy feat to accomplish, but one that is well worth the effort. In the latest Fast Five interview, Music Biz host James Shotwell chats with UK rock band Stone Broken about how a constantly shifting marketing strategy has led to long-term success. The band's third studio album, Revelation, arrives on April 15, 2022, through Spinefarm Records. Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details.

Undeath vocalist Alex Jones appears in the latest Music Biz ‘Fast Five' interview to discuss music promotion, branding, and more. When was the last time you heard people talking about death metal? I don't mean you and your friends hanging around chatting. I'm asking when, if ever, you can recall hearing death metal disgust in the wild? The genre has been around for decades, yet I'm willing to bet you don't often hear it discussed. American death metal is in the midst of a revival, unlike anything the genre has seen in decades. Determining why this is happening or how it came to be is anyone's guess, but there is a new wave of fans and musicians fiercely passionate about music, art, and everything in between. These individuals and groups are ushering in a new era of death metal that is more inclusive, exciting, and fun. It's serious music that doesn't always take itself too seriously, and perhaps no group better personifies this idea right now than New York band Undeath. After bursting onto the international stage with 2020's Lesions Of A Different Kind, Undeath quickly ascended through the metal underground with propulsive jams that expertly blend ultraviolent lyricism with equally brutal musicianship. The band toured as much as the pandemic allowed but spent most of their time crafting the material to carry them into the next chapter of their career. That album, It's Time…To Rise From The Grave, hits shelves this April with a cacophony of heavy themes and sounds sure to please and disturb in equal measure. It's a fitting continuation for Undeath and one that leaves plenty of room for the band to explore on future releases. In this Music Biz update, host James Shotwell chats with Undeath vocalist Alex Jones for the latest edition of our ‘Fast Five' interview series. Jones speaks about music promotion, artist branding, merchandising, and more as a timer counts down. There's even some discussion about the state of death metal today. Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details.

Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Register for Music Biz 2022: https://musicbiz.org/events/music-biz-annual-conference/ Learn more: https://haulixdaily.com/2022/04/music-biz-2022 In this Music Biz update, host James Shotwell shares an exciting update.

Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. For more: HTTP://haulixdaily.com Subscribe to A&P Reacts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0NpEEcmONWuTU3nfURmyKw The wildly popular father-son review duo known as A&P Reacts share their secrets to success in an all-new ‘fast five' interview with Haulix. If you've spent any time on YouTube, you've undoubtedly seen the hordes of reaction channels that exist in response to virtually any product or piece of entertainment you can name. Some channels review beauty products, and others cover toys. Some even cover music, which we're going to talk about today. Music reaction and reviews channels are, by and large, all the same. From one to five people (or more) gather in front of a camera while enjoying a notable artist's latest song/video. If it's a reaction, the people on camera consume the song/video in real-time while capturing their response. Hearing/seeing the music is far less likely if it's strictly a review, but the commentary remains. A short time ago, Pedro Almeida sought a way to connect with his teenage son. A lifelong fan of metal, Pedro believed his son could similarly benefit from the genre, and together the pair launched an unassuming YouTube channel called A&P Reacts. A couple of years and hundreds of heavy metal reviews later, the channel boasts more than 76,000 subscribers and has yet to monetize. For them, it's all about the music and the togetherness. Everything else is a distant second. Now, the father-son duo is gearing up for their biggest adventure yet. In the coming month, Pedro and his son will be headed to Iceland to judge a battle of the bands in connection with the Wacken Music Festival. This is the second time the team has traveled internationally because of their channel, and we have a feeling it won't be the last. In the latest edition of our ‘Fast Five' interview series, Music Biz host James Shotwell chats with Pedro Almeida about his channel, its growth, and where he sees reaction channels going in the future. Pedro's goals for his videos are among the purest we've heard, but make no mistake—The Almeidas plan to see how big their channel can become.

The Music Biz podcast is your source for the latest industry trends, tricks, and success stories. Each week, host James Shotwell brings you the latest news and advice from throughout the industry, including interviews with today's top talent. In this episode, James welcomes listeners to the all-new podcast to explain what we can expect from the show. Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details.

This season of High Notes is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Art Alexakis is a modern rock icon. For nearly three decades, Art and his bandmates in Everclear have been writing the great American songbook, greatly informed by Art's personal experiences. His appearance on this episode details his life before Everclear, back when he was living in San Francisco with his first wife. Art recounts an event that changed his life trajectory and the temptations he continues to wrestle with today. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Laura Haggard. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, and we can help connect you with people and resources that can assist you on your recovery journey. You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

This season of High Notes is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Michael Hansen, known to friends as Mike, began his life in and around music as a member of the straight edge community. Through a litany of experiences and personal revelations, Mike decided to break edge and experiment with various substances, each offering him a different lesson on life. It was fun until it wasn't, and that's when Mike turned to his wife for support. Together, the two found a new lifestyle that fits their needs, which Mike details in this episode. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, and we can help connect you with people and resources that can assist you on your recovery journey. You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

This season of High Notes is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Andy Biersack, otherwise known as Andy Black, is recognized worldwide as the face of modern alternative music. Black and his band, Black Veil Brides, have played everywhere and sold more records than many of their genre peers, all while learning harsh lessons about life in the fast lane. Black's appearance on the show focuses largely on a tumultuous time for the band in the early 2010s and how industry pressures can lead young talent astray. It's a story that Black expands on in his autobiography, They Don't Need To Understand, which is available now wherever you purchase books. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, and we can help connect you with people and resources that can assist you on your recovery journey. You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

This season of High Notes is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Ryan Williams rose to international attention with his band Red Sun Rising, but the group's success came at a cost that went unpaid for far too long. Now, Williams is beginning again with Monarch, an exciting new project built from the ground up with a sober mind and a lifetime of experiences. Williams' appearance on the show details the dizzying times that led him to get sober, as well as how recovery impacts creativity. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Laura Haggard handles additional production. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, and we can help connect you with people and resources that can assist you on your recovery journey. You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

This season of High Notes is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Morgan Wade is the future of country music. A singer/songwriter who has lived more life than most can fit into her years, Wade brings a mature perspective to life in the modern age. Her appearance on the show takes listeners back to a blurry New York night that found Wade waking up face down in a parking lot. That night, coupled with several contributing factors, served as a much-needed wake-up call for the songwriter who was still barely in her twenties. Wade recounts her decision to make a change and everything she gained with her new lifestyle. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, and we can help connect you with people and resources that can assist you on your recovery journey. You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

James Shotwell of HAULIX returns to regale Curtis and Aliyah with talk about all things marketing related! Work with Cori, Curtis, Holly, Aliyah and Gaia: https://business.facebook.com/csquaredmusicandmarketing Follow Cori: https://twitter.com/CoriWestbrook Follow Holly: https://twitter.com/HollyRoyle Follow Gaia: https://twitter.com/GuardaGaia Follow Curtis: https://twitter.com/dewarpr Follow Aliyah: https://twitter.com/ShieldMaiden07 Follow K-Man Riffs on Twitter to hear the C Squared playlist https://twitter.com/KManriffs Join Lindsay Schoolcraft's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lindsayschoolcraft

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Rivers Of Nihil exist in rarified air for metal musicians. With a decade of technical death metal under their belt, including several massive concept albums, the group has established a pocket in the metal community where they alone reside. Their fans are open to whatever wild ideas and experimentation the group wish to utilize, and they're patient with the creative process. It doesn't matter if the group takes one year to write a record or three. Rivers Of Nihil fans will wait because they know the final product will be great. Rivers Of Nihil will release their long-awaited new album, The Work, on September 24. The ambitious LP explores the necessary regimen behind progress. The album is about doing 'the work' of being an artist in a very literal sense. There is no finish line or mountain top for a group such as Rivers Of Nihil, and their sole mission is to continue excavating the depths of their creativity until they die or run out of ideas. It's an endless pursuit for a group that is nothing more than a constant work in progress, and they wouldn't want it any other way. On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell visits Rivers Of Nihil during a recent tour stop in West Michigan. Bassist Adam Biggs opens up about doing 'The Work,' returning to the road, and how songwriting works within the band. Biggs shares insight into how Rivers Of Nihil approach concept record, as well as the lessons he's learned trying to promote a unique sound in a cluttered music market.

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. It finally happened! For the first time since March 2020, host James Shotwell recorded a new episode of Inside Music in the same room as the guest. The return of live music is providing new opportunities for connection, and we couldn't miss the chance to speak with one of our favorite fast-rising new groups. While the world was isolating indoors, Undeath burst onto the international death metal scene with their blistering Prosthetic Records debut, Lesions of a Different Kind. The relentlessly brutal record combines influences from the genre's greatest acts with a modern approach to storytelling to create an engaging listening experience for fans of all ages. The band's following seems to confirm this, as it features people from all walks of life and every economic level. We're not saying modern death metal needed Undeath to exist, but their existence is helping the genre carry onward into a new decade with fresh talent and new listeners. Undeath is currently touring America for the first time since Legions' release. The group serves as the act on The Black Dahlia Murder's fall headlining run, which features additional support from After The Burial, Carnifex, and Rivers of Nihil. Undeath is already rubbing shoulders with their metal peers in a big way, and they've got the added bonus of being the first band to welcome fans back to live metal shows. Their presence on stage sets the tone for everything that follows, and we're happy to report that they do not disappoint. In this Music Biz episode, host James Shotwell chats with Undeath frontman Alex Jones about his band's return to the road. Jones recounts the band's efforts to remain creative during the pandemic, as well as the conversations that lead to their first shows back. There is even some discussion about the band's next release, which Jones claims is already written and ready to record.

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. A seasoned industry veteran steering himself into a new musical lane, Graystar is making the music of the future. His songs offer an intoxicating mix of pop, rock, and saw influences, resulting in an altogether moving sonic experience. When we heard "Hazy," we knew we needed to meet the person behind the song. What we found is a hardworking dreamer inching closer to his destiny with each passing day.

This season of High Notes is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Phil Labonte is a modern metal legend. Hailing from New England, the All That Remains frontman is one of the most widely recognized voices in music today. His ability to turn personal experiences into easily accessible and relatable rock anthems has earned him a reputation for biting honesty that few can claim in music today. Phil uses his time on High Notes to discuss drinking, divorce, cigarettes, music, and more. It's a fascinating exploration of a life lived to the fullest and the lessons learned along the way. There are also a few laughs. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, and we can help connect you with people and resources that can assist you on your recovery journey. You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

This season of High Notes is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Anyone obsessed with TikTok knows ppcocaine's voice. For the majority of 2020, while the world was living in isolation, people around the globe heard her signature “Trap Bunny Bubbles” introduction on several of the video-sharing app's most popular sounds. That viral notoriety got the attention of Columbia Records and the rest — as they say — is history. …Or is it? In this episode, Ms. Cocaine tells us about the wild year that preceded her internet popularity and how her partner, NextYoungin, helped save her life. If you ever needed proof of love's immense power to inspire positive change, look no further than this conversation. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, and we can help connect you with people and resources that can assist you on your recovery journey. You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

This season of High Notes is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Before he found an audience on TikTok and caught the attention of major labels, Jack Kays was a lost kid in Southern Ohio addicted to Xanax and selling drugs to feed his addiction. Jack uses his time on High Notes to retrace his steps from rock bottom to today, and along the way, we gain a greater appreciation for how our passions often save us from ourselves. We also learn about the importance of family, relationships, and being there for the people who support you. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, and we can help connect you with people and resources that can assist you on your recovery journey. You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

This season of High Notes is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Kevin Patrick Sullivans writes music to soothe his heart and soul when life gets tough. The fact it does anything for others is something of a miracle, but then again, that's true for every artist. Kevin's deeply personal lyricism recounts the highs and lows of figuring out life and who you are in it. His time on High Notes maintains similar energy by further pulling back the curtains on Kevin's struggles to quit drinking and (in time) smoking as only he can. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, and we can help connect you with people and resources that can assist you on your recovery journey. You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

This season of High Notes is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Heidi Shepherd's life before and after forming the band Butcher Babies could not be less alike. Her life before music revolved around cocaine and poor decisions, both support by a community of people that did not have her best interests at heart. But then, Heidi found music, and with the help of her bandmates, she has become one of the most recognizable people in metal today. Her time on High Notes celebrates the radical ways our lives can change when we free ourselves from the shackles of addiction. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, and we can help connect you with people and resources that can assist you on your recovery journey. You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Hot on the heels of their new album, Indisputably Carnivorous, The Day Of The Beast stops by Inside Music to talk all things heavy metal. Every band needs something that sets them apart. For some, that thing is a lively frontman that commands stages of any size. Others find their niche in the precision of their instrumentation. But, for The Day Of The Beast, the one thing they do better than anyone else is telling stories. Indisputably Carnivorous, the band's brutal new record with a great name, is a compendium of all things dark. The relentlessly aggressive release channels the darkest corners of the human psyche into a macabre collection of horrific visions meant to elicit a strong response from listeners. It's the kind of album that nightmares are made of, and we mean that in the most complimentary way possible. Indisputably Carnivorous is a brazenly imaginative and nihilistic metal record you have been unknowingly waiting for your entire life. Set aside some time to take this one in because once you start, you won't be able to stop. But is it enough? Competition for attention is at an all-time high, and being good is never good enough. The bands that emerge from the underground to take the world by storm have something else to offer. There is a dedication to craftsmanship that listeners can detect in every note and lyric an artist provides. That intangible “it” factor is the key to meaningful success, and lucky for The Day Of The Beast, that devotion is apparent in everything they create. In this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell speaks with The Day Of The Beast guitarist Steve Redmond about the tremendous power of Indisputably Carnivorous. Steven recounts the album's creation and the stories behind some of the group's most infamous song titles. He also shares the story of how The Day Of The Beast joined Prosthetic Records and his advice for others hoping to do the same.

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. When the world shut down, Urne got to work. One of the most exciting bands to emerge from England in recent years the group was nearly finished with their long-awaited new album when the pandemic changed everything. Facing a lack of touring and an inability to connect in studio, the band began piecing together the final elements of their record via Skype. It was a new and challenging experience for the trio, but it ultimately proved beneficial. The change of pace allowed for greater consideration and fine-tuning, ensuring that what comes next is precisely what Urne envisioned from the start. Serpent & Spirit (out June 25) is a compendium of struggles and grounded optimism. It's a sprawling and aggressive collection of music that channels the frustrations of life into something altogether striking, which co-founder Joe Nally discusses at length during the latest episode of Inside Music. "I had a bit of a bad patch for a few months," explains Nally, revealing the inspiration for the album's lyrics. "I'm absolutely fine now, but I drew on those two months where I just wasn't feeling great. I took that and wrote a story based about that. The actual track listing is done like that film Memento, where it's all in a different order. Maybe one day someone will listen to the lyrics and work out which order the story goes in." He continues, "The album is called Serpent & Spirit. The spirit is the human experience and the serpent is the evil that tricks your mind. It's about getting pulled apart and trying to find yourself within all of that. So it's almost good and evil, and throughout the album it's about a person getting pulled from the light to the dark." A video version of this podcast is also available on YouTube: HTTP://youtube.com/musicbiz

James Shotwell is the Director of Customer Engagement at Haulix (an online music promo software that can provide watermarking technology and tracking) as well as the host of the High Notes Podcast. James has also lent his writing skills to outlets like Alt Press, Substream Magazine, and more. Video Version:  YouTube FOR MORE ON HAULIX TWITTER: https://twitter.com/JamesShotwell_ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Haulix FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HaulixOfficial WEBSITE: https://haulix.com/   FOLLOW LURK: IG: https://www.instagram.com/lurkcity/ TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/lurkcity/ WEBSITE: http://www.iamlurk.com/   FOLLOW LAMBGOAT: IG: http://www.instagram.com/lambgoat/ TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/lambgoat/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/lambgoatmusic/ WEBSITE: https://www.lambgoat.com SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UsofwyNNvQZBmPKDjaaoi?si=NAFMHWy8R_mSofeEb3Mzqg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. 2020 was supposed to be the year everyone knew the name Jason Singer. After years of grinding to refine his craft on stages of all sizes, Singer's career was poised to take off like never before. Michigander, his band, was riding high on a wave a fan in critical Acclaim that seem to follow wherever they went. They had songs ready to go, festival dates booked, and the highest hopes that everything would work out. We all know what happens next. By mid-March, Michigander's plans for the rest of 2020 began going up in smoke. The record they were working on was pushed back. The festivals were delayed or canceled altogether. The itinerary that once seemed so full now only contained a single drive-in concert with Mt. Joy on the outskirts of Chicago. It was more than many had to look forward to last year, especially where music is concerned, but it was a far cry from what Singer was expecting. When we encounter hardships in life, we often learn something important about ourselves. Many people may have taken the blows Jason was dealt in 2020 and chosen to hang up their career. Others may have allowed themselves to get angry as if the world or the universe was working against them. Some people may have even broken down in tears. But Jason Singer is not everyone, and the music he makes with his closest friends is unlike anything anyone else could offer. Michigander speaks to our souls. Their music taps directly into your soul to talk to that little voice that is always afraid to rock the boat. They make it OK to feel whatever you're feeling and spread a message of acceptance that works to unite listeners from all walks of life. Michigander understands that we are all in this together, even if we often feel alone. On the latest episode of inside music, host James Shotwell calls Jason Singer over zoom to discuss his career. The two dig into the newest Michigander EP, Everything Will Be OK Eventually, as well as the impending return of live music. Jason shares some of the more memorable moments of the past year, including the day he heard his song playing at a grocery store. He even hints at what the future may hold for his career. Check it out:

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. For the members of All Hail The Yeti, learning they have booked an opening slot on one of the most anticipated metal tours of the fall was a sign things are slowly returning to normal. After the pandemic brought their typically relentless touring efforts to a standstill, the group spent the better part of the year without seeing one another in person. That did not stop them from creating, of course, but it did challenge their understanding of how to navigate the complicated business of entertainment. Just take a moment to consider everything that didn't happen as a result of the pandemic. Not only did All Hail The Yeti lose countless dollars from canceled tour dates, but they also had to delay their long-awaited fourth studio album. That record, which the group almost completed before COVID-19 brought live music to a halt, has yet to see the light of day. But here, in April 2021, the music industry is optimistic for the first time in over a year. Festivals and tours are getting announced every week, and a grown amount of artists are planning to release music before the calendar year comes to a close. That includes All Hail The Yeti, who've also begun work on the record that will follow. In the latest episode of Inside Music, All Hail The Yeti's founding member Connor Garrity reflects on the impact of the last year on his mental health and professional outlook. He discusses how his time away from the stage has provided other creative opportunities, as well as the story behind his band's upcoming tour alongside Jinjer and Suicide Silence. He even spills a few details about the group's highly-anticipated fourth record.

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup​ for details. For more: http://haulixdaily.com​ Follow James: http://linktr.ee/jamesshotwell Racquel Jones is a one-of-a-kind human. Part rapper, part painter, part model, and all heart, Racquel is on a mission to make us a more open and understanding world. Her art speaks to the need to do away with hesitation and embrace the fleeting nature of all things. She appreciates the limited time we have to do all that our hearts desire, and she hopes to encourage others to live their best lives whenever possible. On April 24, Racquel's new album, IGNORANT, will be released. It's an absolutely powerful and mesmerizing record, covering topics ranging from the toxicity of Christianity/Catholicism, fighting against racism and sexism, as well as celebrating her accomplishments and beauty as a Black Jamaican woman in spite of her struggles. All of this is to the tune of aggressive and hypnotic beatwork, as well as catchy hooks that bring it all together. Racquel herself describes the record/her mission statement best. In Her Words: "The voice of the record is addressing truth; in its raw blatant pure form void of the disposition of wrong or right. It's my voice…along with the voice of anyone who has ever felt stereotyped. It may seem at times cynical, sarcastic, provocative and uncomfortable, but the anguish is palpable by intention. It's a voice unique, but one that anyone can understand. It's the voice of undiplomatic gritty intelligence, relatable to all cultures, transcending pop cultural vernacular and ‘waves'. It's the voice of powerful women made to feel powerless. It's the voice of black kings made to feel less than human. It's the voice of sexual freedom in the face of misogynistic false standards for women. It's the voice of a young Jamaican woman who's seen the world and its parallel stereotype universes in all cultures. It's the edgy voice of Jamaica, a rebel beauty queen, a fallen preacher's child, the only sister among three brothers, four years in art school and a bachelor of fine arts. That's me, I'm that voice. I'm Racquel Jones. I create music that's conceptual, but not too esoteric; intelligent but dope, relatable yet deep, revolutionary and soulful, thoughtful in its words, learned in its language, but totally accessible. That's me and I'm baring my soul for the world to see and hear.”

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. For more: http://haulixdaily.com Follow James: http://linktr.ee/jamesshotwell Horndal on Bandcamp: https://horndal.bandcamp.com/album/lake-drinker The story of Horndal occurs countless times throughout history. Once a thriving town in Sweden, the local mill's closure sent Horndal on a downward spiral that irrevocably changed the fabric of a once tight-knit community. The population is less than a third as large as it once was, and younger generations often leave for places with more opportunities. Horndal is not yet a ghost town, but unless something happens in the years to come, it could quickly fade into history. Co-founded by brothers who witnessed the town's descent, the band Horndal keeps their hometown's spirit alive through song. The metal group tells the story of Horndal through their music, offering a new version of David and Goliath; only now the giant monster is the relentlessly destructive force of capitalism. They don't know if the alone can turn the tide of the town's slow decline, but they won't let their home disappear without a fight, and that sense of enduring pride reverberates through every note they play. Lake Drinker, the band's new full-length album, imagines capitalism as a demon that feeds on natural resources and senselessly disposes of waste. Anyone who has witnessed corporations cut down forests and drain lakes will recognize the rage that echoes throughout the music. The members of Horndal call for people everywhere to battle the monsters that threaten to displace us from our towns in the name of profit. Lake Drinker is about recognizing that common enemy and joining together to defeat it before we're too late. In the latest episode of Inside Music, Horndal drummer and co-founder Pontus Levahn tells host James Shotwell about his work. The two share memories of their small-town childhoods and the forces that put both places on the path to decay. They also speak about how environments inform creativity and why the band is returning home for their first performance since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Music Biz is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. For more: http://haulixdaily.com Follow James: http://linktr.ee/jamesshotwell. Subscribe to Inside Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vh4WvvwtAuMJGUupXTE20?si=cHVt1hq6SlO34xttxhxPkw Pupil Slicer is a force no one can contain. An amalgamation of mathcore, deathcore, and frenzied punk, the UK trio is taking the world by storm with their recently released debut album, Mirrors. It's a tornado of sound and angst that is sure to capture (and stranglehold) your attention. On the first day of April 2021, Inside Music host James Shotwell connected with Pupil Slicer's Kate Davies to discuss Mirrors, joining the Prosthetic Records family, and more. The pair swap stories about reacting to criticism and struggle with the prospect of having to maintain the forward momentum of any new project. It's unclear what the immediate future holds for Pupil Slicer, but we get the feeling from this conversation that their rise to the top of the heavy music community is just beginning. Mirrors, Pupil Slicer's debut album, is available now through Prosthetic Records.

This season of High Notes is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform, in partnership with Season of Mist. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! Erin Lynch is a music industry lifer. She has never performed in front of thousands or topped the Billboard charts, but she is an integral part of the global entertainment business whose existence makes it possible for artists to achieve their dreams. Erin appears on High Notes to offer a look at the reality of life behind-the-scenes. She tells us about the temptations of alcohol on tour and how a year spent in lockdown helped her achieve and maintain sobriety. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram. Episode analytics

This season of High Notes is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform, in partnership with Season of Mist. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! Roger LeBlanc is the vocalist and guitarist of Numenorean, a Canadian metal band that joined the Season of Mist roster in 2016. Rogers shares his recovery journey as someone working in a genre where people are not always forthcoming about their struggles. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

This season of High Notes is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform, in partnership with Season of Mist. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! Aðalbjörn Tryggvason (also known as Addi) is a metal legend. For the better part of thirty years, Aðalbjörn has brought Icelandic post-metal and black metal to the masses. His music is influencing up-and-coming artists around the world, and hopefully, his recovery will as well. Addi recounts how a wild night involving drugs, alcohol, and a symphony orchestra changed his life forever. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup​ for details. Every artist we know is facing a brave new world in 2021. After a year without performances, which is how many make a living from their music, musicians must embrace today's reality or risk extinction. That story is universal, but The Vaughns have faced more than a pandemic since their last album was released, and today they're sharing that journey with us. In this episode of Inside Music, recent Equal Vision Records signees The Vaughns chat with host James Shotwell about everything that led them to where they are today. They discuss the uncertain future of live music, processing heartache through song, and landing a deal with the legendary alternative label Equal Vision Records.

This week I am talking with my friend James Shotwell. James works with the company Haulix where he focuses on digital music distribution and their music industry job board which is an ever-growing list of music industry job openings all over the country.  If you are looking for a job in the music industry, this is a great place to start! Sponsors: Edenbrooke Productions - We offer consulting services and are offering listeners a 1-hour introductory special. To request more info on consulting services, email Marty at contact@johnmartinkeith.com.This week we talk about:*Working for the company Haulix doing digital music distribution.*Writing for music publications, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, etc.*Radio promotions.*Working with major labels and artists as well as indie artist.*Haulix can be used as press kit to connect with labels and managers.*Come across like you know what you’re doing.*Finding music jobs for free on The Music Industry Job Board. www.haulixdaily.com.*Doing concert promotions as a teenager in the local town and how you can do that.*How to get money from your local town to promote concerts.*Creating and selling your own blog/website.*Building relationships with publicists for artists to write for publications.*Side hustles.*How you can work VIP packages at concerts.*www.cidentertainment.com or www.vipnation.com*Look for ways to solve problems for people.*Create solutions for people.*Only chase the things you are passionate about.*Contact James on twitter at @jamesdshotwell, You tube at music biz,  podcast - Inside Music, podcast - High Notes, www.haulix.comBIO:There are a million stories about people from the Midwest rising above their humble beginnings to leave a mark on the world, but this one is mine. A childhood spent in a Southwest Michigan farming town under the guidance of parents who loved the arts as much as one another led me to appreciate all forms of creative expression from an early age.The only thing I ever wanted to do was connect people with great entertainment, but it took a while to find my calling. I successfully petitioned my hometown for funding to open a music venue at fifteen, and by seventeen I was traveling the countryside performing songs I wrote. College brought an opportunity to study the entertainment while moonlighting as a radio DJ and blossoming critic. It was during that time that I created a music blog known as Under The Gun Review, which I later sold to a media company shortly after graduation.  The choice to build a career on the merit of my skills led to industry recognition and bylines at some of the biggest publications on the planet, including Rolling Stone and Alternative Press. It also led to marketing work at a music startup, tour management with artists on Van’s Warped Tour, the launch of a record label, and my current role as Director Of Customer Engagement at Haulix. Throughout my journey, the power that entertainment possesses has been a focus of my work. The right words, images, and music can transform someone’s life and make them see things from a fresh perspective. My goal is to help creative people reach new fans and better engage with their audience. The world needs great art now more than ever, and together, we can help people find the next thing that changes their life.

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Have you ever heard an album and immediately knew that band was going to change the world? That's the way host James Shotwell felt the first time he heard Summoning The Lich. The Missouri-born death metal group combines heavy songwriting with expansive fantasy storytelling to encapsulate listeners inside a brutal world where anything is possible. He knew right away that he had to have the band on the show, and we're excited to share a conversation with vocalist David Bruno on today's episode. In the age of COVID-19, listening to Summoning The Lich may be the closest any metalhead gets to an escape from their home for some time. The band's Prosthetic Records debut album, United In Chaos, arrives on February 26. Don't miss it!

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Australia's Werewolves burst onto the international death metal scene in early 2020 with a ferocious debut album that quickly garnered praise from critics and fans alike. Unable to tour, the band focused their energy on creativity, writing enough material to fill six full-length albums. They also found time to record their second album, What a Time To Be Alive, which hits stores on January 29, 2021, through Prosthetic Records. Some may say Werewolves is cursed. After all, production on the band's debut album coincided with history-making wildfires that burned across Australia. The COVID-19 pandemic almost immediately followed the release of the album. What A Time To Be Alive is arriving just weeks after the riots at the US Capitol and the recent discovery of a more infectious strain of the coronavirus. But Werewolves have a different outlook on life. Perhaps the chaos surrounding us is the world trying to prevent the most exciting death metal group in recent memory from dominating the planet. Maybe the universe understands the righteous power the band possesses, and it is going to great lengths to prevent them from growing even stronger. The truth is anyone's guess. On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell connects with Werewolves' bassist and lyricist Sam Bean to discuss his group's new music and his outlook on the insanity that is life in the modern age. Sam tells James about his writing process and even shares the hysterical truth behind some of the band's most iconic song titles.

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Start your one-month free trial today and gain instant access to the same promotional tools used by BMG, Concord, Rise Records, Pure Noise Records, and hundreds more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. 2020 was a disaster for most artists, but not American Teeth. The vision of musician Elijah Noll, American Teeth is a genre-blurring musical project that capped off a year of strong singles by signing with Fearless Records. Given his quick rise to fame and the potential for an absolutely massive new year, host James Shotwell called Noll while he was in transit amid a busy day in Los Angeles. Their conversation coincided with the riots at the US Capitol, which is a topic the pair discuss briefly in between a much longer talk about marketing, creativity, and preparing for an unpredictable year. Noll doesn't know what will happen in the months ahead, but he's an optimist, and his hopefulness radiates throughout our time together.

We're very over 2020, but that doesn't mean we don't have opinions about the albums that came out during a trash fire year. To mix it up, we invited back past guests: Action/Adventure, Sarah and the Safe Word, Rematch, ManDancing, The Sonder Bombs, Jacques LaMore, Jeff Schaller, Kodak Chris and James Shotwell to give us their top 3 AOTY.OUR NEW MERCH IS HERE!Emo Social CULT and Ghost Boi merch are available to purchase over at emosocialclub.com/store. We have zip-up hoodies, beanies, long-sleeve, MUGS, and more to keep you cozy and creepy this season. Big thanks to Jim E. Egan and Candice Peters for the designs!______Check out Atypical Supply Co.  A Michigan-based merch company for the "unusual individual." You get 20% off with our code: "EmoSocial" at checkout.  Check them out here and grab some rad winter apparel.Follow & Support:Kodak ChrisManDancingSarah and the Safe WordJames Shotwell (High Notes Podcast)Pizza People's PartyAction/AdventureThe Sonder BombsRematchJacques LaMore (Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast)Join the club!Twitch: https://emosocialclub.tvDiscord: https://emosocial.club/discordTwitter: https://emosocial.club/twitterInstagram: https://emosocial.club/instagramYoutube: https://emosocial.club/youtubeFacebook: https://emosocial.club/facebook Follow us!Brian: @spookypants1 http://bit.ly/2PZxPUNLizzie: @bordenbathory http://bit.ly/2E4SUXt

Pablo Alvarez has a problem, and he believes it has hurt his career. Despite releasing a steady stream of music that fans and critics alike praise, he fears he never pushes his work as wee as he can. Like many artists, Pablo is obsessed with his craft. He pours himself into each song and project, pushing every ounce of creativity he has within himself to the absolute limit. It's an exhausting effort of self-expression that has built a healthy following, but he believes he's capable of more. If he can find the drive to promote himself as much as he works to create, Pablo is confident that he will excel in ways that have previously felt out of reach. Good Bison's new EP, Scattered Storms, is Pablo's chance to live differently. For the first time in his career, Pablo is determined to make this release as big and inescapable as possible. He's working hard on promotional materials, press opportunities, and fan engagement. He's doing everything artists are taught to do if they wish to succeed, and he's finding a lot of joy in the process. What comes of it remains to be seen, but Pablo can rest knowing he's fully committed to doing the work. On this episode of Inside Music, one of Pablo's many interviews ahead Scattered Storms, host James Shotwell asks about the creative process behind the first EP of 2021 that everyone needs to hear. Pablo shares how his family and life experiences inform the material on the record, as well as stories behind some of the EP's most notable tracks. Check it out! Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today!

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! Joey Varela is the mastermind behind VRSTY, a genre-bending rock project that recently released its debut EP, Cloud City, through Spinefarm Records. He uses his time on Inside Music to discuss songwriting, finding bandmates, and maintaining creative momentum amid a global pandemic. It's a must-hear conversation for DIY artists everywhere, and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you today.

High Notes is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! A recent star of the indie punk scene, Eric Christopher of Hospital Bracelet, discusses the relapse that led them to reconnect with music and launch their career. They also share the importance of mantras, finding a supportive community, and sharing your journey. Hospital Bracelet's debut album, South Loop Summer, arrives in 2021 through Counter Intuitive Records. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. The High Notes logo was created by Nick Ferran. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

High Notes is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! Kat Hamilton is a fast-rising musician who channels the years she spent dealing with intense addiction and trauma into her songwriting. Kat uses her time on the show to discuss the therapeutic qualities of sharing your truth and lessons learned in recovery.The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. The High Notes logo was created by Nick Ferran. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

High Notes is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! Once a shy teen with dreams of making a living in entertainment, Donovan Melero saw drugs and alcohol as a way to escape his insecurities. Over time, however, he realized that running away from your problems never leads to peace. Here, Donovan tells us how opening up about his difficulties helped him find a community that supported him on the path to recovery. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. The High Notes logo was created by Nick Ferran. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

High Notes is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! When Craig Mabbitt joined Escape The Fate, his image was a hard-partying rockstar with a look and attitude similar to Motley Crue in their prime. That lifestyle was fun for a while, but deep down, Craig knew it could never last. Fast-forward to 2020, and Craig is in his first year of sobriety, which has unfolded amid a global pandemic. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. The High Notes logo was created by Nick Ferran. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

High Notes is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! Fame is difficult for anyone to handle, but it's perhaps hardest on young people. After gaining international attention through reality TV at the age of 16, Janet Devlin fell into addictive behaviors while feeling isolated from the outside world. She uses her time on High Notes to tell us how a combination of recovery groups and therapy saved her life on more than one occasion. It's a darkly funny look at the work involved in getting betting, but it's as honest as any conversation we've shared. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. The High Notes logo was created by Nick Ferran. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

High Notes is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! Sundressed vocalist and founding member Trevor Hedges knew he had to make a change after a run-in with law enforcement nearly derailed his life. Thankfully, he found purpose in making music to help others, and his devotion to developing his talent has kept Trevor on the path to recovery for over a decade. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. The High Notes logo was created by Nick Ferran. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

High Notes is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! For Ben Liebsch, a lifetime spent trying to outrun childhood traumas inevitably led to years of drug and alcohol abuse. His problems reached a boiling point in the spring of 2011 when every member of his band quit, leaving Ben to sift through the things he'd worked so hard to avoid. Ben tells us how confronting his past allows him to live in the present and how processing his experiences ultimately led him back to making music. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. The High Notes logo was created by Nick Ferran. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

High Notes is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! Amanda Lyberg has known the destructive power of addiction her entire life. Raised by addicts, Amanda spent years trying to understand their struggles, which eventually led to a career in clinical psychology. In this episode, Amanda shares her pivotal life experiences and how she works to make the world a better, more understanding place both in and out of music. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. The High Notes logo was created by Nick Ferran. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

High Notes is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! Clint Lowery is a modern rock icon. He's done everything a rockstar can, but he realized many years ago that the version of stardom found in movies and television shows is no way to live. Here, Clint recounts the day he chose to change his life and details how the Serenity Prayer's lessons changed him for the better. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. The High Notes logo was created by Nick Ferran. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

High Notes is brought to you by Haulix.com, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join thousands of musicians, including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, I Prevail, and more, in promoting your new music with the world's most trusted service. Learn more and started your free, 30-day trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup today! Shannon Larkin is music royalty. Best known as the drummer of Godsmack and The Apocalypse Blues Revival, Larkin has contributed to some of the most influential rock records of all-time. He's been everywhere and done everything that musicians dream of achieving, but his most significant accomplishment happened just four years ago when a motorcycle accident pushed him to get sober. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. Our programming consultant is Laura Haggard. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. The High Notes logo was created by Nick Ferran. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

We welcome back friend of the pod, James Shotwell and introduce Laura Hardy to the club as we discuss the second season of the High Notes Podcast. We discuss the guests featured on the upcoming season, how AA doesn't work for everyone at times and some Fall Out Boy M A N I A discourse.______OUR NEW MERCH IS HERE!Emo Social CULT and Ghost Boi merch are available to purchase over at emosocialclub.com/store. We have zip-up hoodies, beanies, long-sleeve, MUGS, and more to keep you cozy and creepy this season. Big thanks to Jim E. Egan and Candice Peters for the designs!______Check out Atypical Supply Co.  A Michigan-based merch company for the "unusual individual." You get 20% off with our code: "EmoSocial" at checkout.  Check them out here and grab some rad fall apparel.Follow High Notes Podcast & Listen:Listen: https://linktr.ee/highnotesTwitter: https://twitter.com/highnotespodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/highnotespod/Follow James Shotwell & Laura Hardy:James Shotwell: Twitter | InstaLaura Hardy: Twitter | Insta | On-Air Join the club!Twitch: https://emosocialclub.tvDiscord: https://emosocial.club/discordTwitter: https://emosocial.club/twitterInstagram: https://emosocial.club/instagramYoutube: https://emosocial.club/youtubeFacebook: https://emosocial.club/facebook Follow us!Brian: @spookypants1 http://bit.ly/2PZxPUNLizzie: @bordenbathory http://bit.ly/2E4SUXt

Brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join today and gain instant access to the same service used by Slipknot, I Prevail, Flo Milli, and more. Start your free trial by visiting http://haulix.com/signup. Since the dawn of the digital age, no year has been as difficult for indie artists to navigate as 2020. Between the lack of performance opportunities and the fact that everyone is distracted by the numerous fires (both literal and figurative) raging around the world, staying afloat without a label's support is hard. Many musicians have put their careers on hold in hopes 2021 is better, but the bravest artists are forging ahead and adapting in whatever ways they can. Dorian Pintaric is the type to never give up or give in, and music fans everywhere are the beneficiaries of his unflinching dedication to creative expression. In this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell chats with Pintaric about his work as Year Over Year. Dorian shares the work that went into the band's EP and details his creative process. The pair also discuss the legitimacy of so-called "writing tips" offered in books and blog, as well as their hopes for 2021.

Brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join today to gain immediate access to the same promo tools used by Bruce Springsteen, Slipknot, I Prevail, and thousands more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. If you don't know the name Frontiers, then you might be a fake rock fan. Few labels are betting on rock and roll the way Frontiers has for the last quarter-century, especially in 2020. The label is home to the best emerging and legacy acts in the industry, and they've somehow mastered a powerful marketing approach for both. In this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell speaks to Frontiers' Head of Marketing, Nick Tieder, about the company and his role in it. Nick shares the challenges of marketing amid a pandemic, his optimistic outlook for the future, and why AC/DC is the comfort listening all rock fans need right now. Learn more on our blog: http://haulixdaily.com.

Brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Haulix is used by artists such as Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, and Mariah Carey to reach journalists. Sign up today and receive your first month FREE! Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Tyler Bryant represents everything good and pure in rock today. For more than a decade, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown has worked tirelessly to establish themselves as the next band to change someone's life. They play blues-laced rock and roll with a heart that takes listeners on a sonic journey through the pains of being human. They make music to serve as the soundtrack to a life fully lived without fear or regret. It's about seizing the moment and wringing every last bit of emotion from it that you possibly can. Tyler probably didn't enter 2020 planning to release an album. Then again, nobody's plan for 2020 has unfolded precisely how they imagined that it might. COVID took the entire music business by surprise, but a fortunate few found the strength and creativity needed to forge ahead. Tyler is one of them, and in this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, he tells James Shotwell how his new album, Pressure, was born.

Brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Haulix is used by artists such as Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, and Mariah Carey to reach journalists. Sign up today and receive your first month FREE! Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. The biggest secret in hardcore is about to become public knowledge. Florida's Bloodbather will release their Rise Records debut EP, Silence, on October 9. The album combines the chaotic energy of early-2000s bands such as The Blood Brothers and Norma Jean with the ferocity of more modern talent. It's a unique release in an age of sonic redundancy, and we cannot recommend it enough. In this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell chats with Bloodbather's Kyler Millo about his band's underground legacy. Kyler recounts signing with Rise Records, the long wait to release music from within the entertainment industry system, and how the band is coping with life in a time when touring is impossible.

Brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Haulix is used by artists such as Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, and Mariah Carey to reach journalists. Sign up today and receive your first month FREE! Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. In this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell talks with super-producer Tommee Profitt about his journey in the music industry. Tommee tells me how he built a career in production from his childhood home in West Michigan, and how a recent move to Nashville made an already busy schedule more hectic. Tommee also shares information about his long-awaited debut album, set to arrive before the end of 2020.

This is going to be the best pod of our lives. American Authors' drummer Matt Sanchez stops by Inside Music to discuss various topics, including his band's new 'Counting Down' EP. Matt tells James about the evolution of the group and the friction that occurs when musicians try to change their sound. The pair also discuss maintaining your creativity amid a global pandemic, becoming the 'gold standard' in music licensing, and the allure of Nashville. It's a big conversation stuffed into a small amount of time, and we believe you're going to love how it sounds. Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Haulix is used by artists such as Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen, and Mariah Carey to reach journalists. Sign up today and receive your first month FREE! Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details.

Brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join Haulix today and gain immediate access to the same promotional tools used by Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, Puscifer, Mr. Bungle, and thousands more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Brian McTernan needs no introduction, but we'll give him one anyway. Brian is a producer and musician whose work in the alternative scene has influenced some of the most notable records of the last twenty years. Everyone from Texas Is The Reason to Darkest Hour, Circa Survive, Sharptooth, and more owe a few thanks to Brian for his work behind the boards. But like all great creatives, Brian has stories he wants to share, and that's what people get on the new album from his incredible hardcore band, Be Well. The heavier side of alternative music is sometimes written off as being reserved for young people. When teenage angst meets the struggle to survive adulthood, creativity blossoms in a unique way that often expresses itself through heavy music. Many of the greatest hardcore albums are written by people in their late teens and early twenties who are speaking to experiences recognized by their peers. Those same listeners age, just like the musicians, but the embrace of heavy music often fades along the way. Be Well is an exception. While their music can and will inspire young listeners, the band's work speaks directly to the lives of those deep into adulthood. The group's latest record, The Weight And The Cost, tackles the frustrations of parenting alongside the constant struggle to understand ourselves. It's in McTernan's ability to speak on both topics that magic is found, and the resulting recordings are sure to provide comfort to many during these uncertain times. On this episode of Inside Music, Brian chats with host James Shotwell about his history in production and how the challenges of creative expression change with age. The pair also discuss the influence of Brian's former band, Battery, as well as the way his work will be remembered in the years to co

It as an honor to have James Shotwell of Haulix come onto the pod with us and talk about his company, perhaps the omst important music company you'venever heard of. Definitely exciting to pick apart this stuff with him! Learn more about Haulix and read their awesome blog here: https://haulixdaily.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dumbanddumbest/support

James Shotwell, host of the Haulix Podcast is on to talk about Haulix's latest podcast, High Notes, which dropped it's first season

Brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading digital promotion platform. Join Haulix today and get immediate access to the same promo tools used by Tool, Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, and thousands more. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for details. Spoiler alert: Suffering is inevitable. Philosophers tell us the key to enjoying existence is accepting that suffering is an essential part of the experience. You can't have happiness without sadness, and you cannot hope to grow if you never face a challenge. If we can accept that as truth, then we can become anyone and anything we desire, and Zero Theorem wants to be the next band that changes your life. Blending science fiction with heavy music in a way that never feels forced, Zero Theorem captures the big picture of being by focusing on the minutia of life. Their songs aim for emotions we all experience and leverage them to make statements about the flaws in our way of thinking. They stop short of claiming to know the way the world should be, but they make it clear that we are meant for more than rough lives of labor and strife. Human Beings are capable of so much more than we realize, and thanks to bands like Zero Theorem, we are becoming more aware of that fact with each passing day. On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell talks to the band about their music and the lessons they hope to convey.

Haulix.com, in partnership with Heartsupport and the Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation, is proud to present: High Notes, a podcast about addiction and recovery in the music industry. Episode 005: Brian "Head" Welch of Korn recounts the risks he took to stay high on the road and the night in Germany that changed everything. He also talks about religion, his books, and his efforts to help others through a new project called Zivel that launched earlier this year. High Notes is available on all podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/highnotes The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes Logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

Haulix.com, in partnership with Heartsupport and the Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation, is proud to present: High Notes, a podcast about addiction and recovery in the music industry. Episode 008: Ronnie Winter of Red Jumpsuit Apparatus hit it big in 2006 with his band's debut single, "Face Down." That success propelled Ronnie to top of the alternative rock hierarchy, which came with its own set of problems. Today, Ronnie tells us about the real cost of living out your wildest rock and roll fantasies. He also shares how the love and compassion of his family saved his life, turning him from a self-proclaimed "death drinker" to a sober musician and father. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

Haulix.com, in partnership with Heartsupport and the Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation, is proud to present: High Notes, a podcast about addiction and recovery in the music industry. Episode 007: Nick Martin of Sleeping With Sirens is a rock and roll lifer who made the decision to change his life two years ago while on the road in Australia. Nick's episode focuses on the importance of relationships, as well as the need to love yourself the way you do others. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

Haulix.com, in partnership with Heartsupport and the Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation, is proud to present: High Notes, a podcast about addiction and recovery in the music industry. Episode 006: Tommy Vext of Bad Wolves is an open book. A recent author and longtime metal musician, Tommy knows how to channel his life experiences into opportunities for teaching. Throughout our conversation, he shares how traumatic experiences in his childhood lead him down a path to addiction that he finally escaped in 2009. Since then, Tommy dedicates his time to helping others, both in and out of music. He's a frontman and a sobriety coach, with clients who were once his idols. Bad Wolves' song "Sober" appears in the upcoming film 'Sno Babies.' Proceeds from the song go to support one of our partners, The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

Haulix.com, in partnership with Heartsupport and the Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation, is proud to present: High Notes, a podcast about addiction and recovery in the music industry. Episode 004: Haley Butters, who performs under the name Absinthe Father and runs @thisbandfucks on Twitter, is just shy of celebrating two years of sobriety. Haley chats with us about the challenging reality of cleaning up your life while working in music, specifically the wild world of DIY, and how every day is special. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

Haulix.com, in partnership with Heartsupport and the Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation, is proud to present: High Notes, a podcast about addiction and recovery in the music industry. Episode 003: Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October has a long history with addiction and recovery. When not writing songs about It, Justin also shares his journey through a one-man show. His appearance on High Notes is filled with stories from his life that you have to hear to believe. The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. The High Notes logo was created by Nick Ferran. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

Haulix.com, in partnership with Heartsupport and the Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation, is proud to present: High Notes, a podcast about addiction and recovery in the music industry. Episode 002: Anthony Green of Circa Survive and Saosin talks about his recent trip to rehab and the role family plays in his recovery. Anthony helped develop our show, and he uses his appearance to explain the importance of sharing our struggles with others. High Notes is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

Haulix.com, in partnership with Heartsupport and the Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation, is proud to present: High Notes, a podcast about addiction and recovery in the music industry. Episode 001: Bert McCracken of The Used recounts his journey to sobriety, and the lessons learned along the way. He tells us how he was in recovery when he joined The Used but relapsed, and how he hit rock bottom working on the album 'Artwork,' which was "a total blackout." The show is hosted by James Shotwell and edited by Landon Defever. The theme song was written and performed by the band You, Me, And Everyone We know. Nick Ferran created the High Notes logo. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please seek help. The entire High Notes team is rooting for you, as are our incredible partners. Heartsupport exists to help those struggling with mental health (https://heartsupport.com/), and The Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation works with leading substance use disorder experts to support research that identifies the most urgent needs in the recovery community and raise funds to address them (https://globalrecoveryinitiatives.org/). You can learn more about the show by finding @HighNotesPod on Twitter and Instagram.

I want to tell you a story about rock and roll. It has all the elements you've come to associate with the genre, like sex and drugs, but we're going to look at it from another perspective. After generations of musicians being encouraged to live out their wildest fantasies while hiding their struggles, we are going to turn the tables and examine some of the problems living a rock and roll lifestyle can create. Specifically, we are going to talk about addiction. Be it cocaine, heroin, meth, or alcohol; drug abuse has been associated with rock music since the beginning. We all know what goes on backstage, or at least, we think we do, but we never really talk about it. That's where this podcast comes in. High Notes is a new series from Haulix.com in partnership with HeartSupport and the Global Recovery Initiative. It's a podcast about addiction and recovery in music that details the personal experiences of people in the rock and alternative world. Each episode explores how the entertainment industry makes it possible for people to live out their wildest dreams, and how most never stop to consider the cost of those dreams until it's too late. The first season of High Notes features eight episodes, and each one is different from the last. You'll hear about the highest heights people can reach, as well as the lowest lows, and somewhere in the middle — we find hope. We learn what it takes to make positive changes, and why it's so important. I'm your host, James Shotwell. The show is produced and edited by Landon Defever, with original music from the band You, Me, And Everyone We Know. Nick Ferran created the art for the series, and Haulix.com covered all production costs. High Notes season one will be available everywhere on Tuesday. July 28.

After a week away, we are excited to return with writer/podcaster/Haulix-er/do it all man, James Shotwell. Shotwell has been a leading voice in music journalism for nearly a decade -- something we touch on in this episode. We also talk about some fun interview stories, and his upcoming project that you won't want to miss out on. Press play, then subscribe, then review, and come back next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/classicallyemo/support

Inside Music is brought to you by Haulix, the music industry's leading promotional distribution platform. Join Haulix today and receive your first month of service free. Visit http://haulix.com/signup for more information. In early March, Killswitch Engage embarked on the North American leg of their worldwide tour in support of the band's 2019 release, Atonement. The group performed twice before postponing their remaining performances over concerns about Covid-19. Luckily, we got to speak with the band before that happened. Hours ahead of what would prove to be the last Killswitch Engage show for the foreseeable future, Inside Music host James Shotwell sat down with bassist and founding member Mike D'Antonio to discuss the state of the world. The conversation started by addressing the elephant in the room, Coronavirus fears, before turning to a discussion on the band's legacy, lessons learned, and how Mike found his most villainous bass tone to date.

As we get to the end of 2019, now is the time for you to check off items on your artist-entrepreneur to-do list before we head into the new decade. Here to help you with that is our guest this week, music marketing expert James Shotwell. James talk to Ryan about his recent article in Hypebot, "Things that Artists Must Do Before the End of 2019”. In the interview, James provides insight on using the end of the year to take inventory of your career progress and make an effective plan for 2020. It’s a must listen for any artist who wants close out 2019 with a bang. You can find out more about our guest by following him on Twitter @jamesdshotwell or by visiting Haulix.com, haulixdaily.com, and the Music Biz Channel on YouTube. Link to Article: https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2019/12/things-every-artist-must-do-before-the-end-of-2019.html Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and GooglePlay. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.

Brought to you by Haulix, the industry standard for music promotion. Join today and get your first month of service free: http://haulix.com. There is no group on the planet like Gwar. Maybe that is due to the fact Gwar is not from this planet. The aliens turned rock stars who thrive on human blood and chaos are in a league entirely their own. Their live show is an amalgamation of rock, theatrics, and satire that has turned casual listeners into devoted followers for decades, and Gwar's latest tour is no exception. During a recent stop in Grand Rapids, one member of Gwar sat down with host James Shotwell to share his latest insights on the human condition. For nearly twenty minutes, the mysteries of the world's most outrageous band are revealed in *extremely graphic* detail. From political leanings to new music, as well as sex, drugs, and the state of rock today, nothing is off-limits in this wild conversation. Enjoy!

Hypebot article "How The 'Spotify Sound' Is Changing Music" by James Shotwell of Haulix. ---- Want more insight? Check out Outerloop Coaching and kick-start your Music Career: outerloopcoaching.com Design and launch your band's website in minutes. Use code MENTAL for 15% off your first year of website hosting at Bandzoogle.com. Rockabilia is your One Stop Shop for all band merch with the largest selection of officially licensed music merchandise in the world! Use PCJABBERJAW for 10% off www.rockabilia.com Email any questions or comments for the podcast to askblasko@gmail.com Join the ManageMental Group on Facebook here! Follow Blasko on Twitter/IG: @blasko1313 Follow Mike Mowery on Twitter/IG: @mikeoloop Check out Blasko's Spotify Playlist here volumeforever.com ManageMental is part of the Jabberjaw Media Podcast Network. www.jabberjawmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I speak with James Shotwell. He runs his own podcast, Inside Music, which you should go subscribe to right now, as well as working on a variety of other things, including Haulix, one of music’s leading digital tools to fight music piracy. Haulix is a service that I love using, as it allows me to check out records before they’re released in a secure manner. James previously ran a successful online publication, Under The Gun Review, which is where I first became familiar with him. You can follow him on both Twitter and Instagram, @JamesDShotwell

On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, Hot Mulligan's Chris Freeman stops by the Haulix office to update listeners on the last year of his life. Since Chris' first appearance on the show, his band released their debut album, traveled the world, and even headlined a nationwide tour. Chris recounts all this, as well as his plans for the future, in between tales from life outside the music business.

Hypebot article "3 Tips For Boosting Word-Of-Mouth About Your Music" by James Shotwell of Haulix. In a world filled with limitless opportunities for promotion, word-of-mouth remains the most powerful tool in music marketing. Great marketing is the key to success in music today. The problem is, everyone trying to make it in music right now knows that to be true. Everywhere you look, be it online or in the real world countless artists creating a seemingly endless stream of promotional material in hopes of gaining enough traction in their careers to move forward in one way or another. It's overwhelming, in a way, and often defeating in another. Don't lose hope yet. There is a secret to cutting through the noise that has worked for artists throughout history that will undoubtedly work for you as well. Marketing professionals and promotional consultants may not tell you this, but the most effective advertising in the world often costs nothing at all. It's call word-of-mouth, and there is a good chance you have it right now. As long as someone who loves your work is telling someone else about the stuff you create, word-of-mouth is working for you, and if you can get enough people to spread the word then anything is possible. • Identify your most engaged fans, and treat them well. • Keep your social media presence updated and engaging. • Make great stuff. ---- Want more insight? Check out Outerloop Coaching and kick-start your Music Career: outerloopcoaching.com Design and launch your band's website in minutes. Use code MENTAL for 15% off your first year of website hosting at Bandzoogle.com. Rockabilia is your One Stop Shop for all band merch with the largest selection of officially licensed music merchandise in the world! Use PCJABBERJAW for 10% off www.rockabilia.com Email any questions or comments for the podcast to askblasko@gmail.com Join the ManageMental Group on Facebook here! Follow Blasko on Twitter/IG: @blasko1313 Follow Mike Mowery on Twitter/IG: @mikeoloop Check out Blasko's Spotify Playlist here volumeforever.com ManageMental is part of the Jabberjaw Media Podcast Network. www.jabberjawmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 3, Molly and Logan are joined by their first guest, James Shotwell. James is the Director of Customer Engagement at Haulix, Managing Editor of Substream Magazine, and the host of one of our favorite podcasts, Inside Music. We talk about his background in music, but we also talk about getting older, trying to understand things we don't understand, and what the role of a music blog is today. P.S.: Sorry to our parents. We curse on this one. Follow Perspective on Twitter: @perspective_pod Follow Molly on Twitter: @mhudelson Circles & Soundwaves: circlesandsoundwaves.com Follow Circles & Soundwaves on Twitter: @crcls_sndwvs Follow Logan on Twitter: @aniafc Heart State Review: heartstatereview.com Follow Heart State Review on Twitter: @heartstatervw Follow James on Twitter: @jamesdshotwell Keep up with James on his website: jamesshotwell.com Haulix Daily: haulixdaily.com Follow Haulix on Twitter: @haulix Inside Music: soundcloud.com/inside-music-podcast Follow Inside Music on Twitter: @InsideMusicPod Follow Not Quite on Twitter: @NotQuitePod Song: "Last Call Casualty"- Bowling For Soup (A Hangover You Don't Deserve, Jive Records, 2004)

This week, Deanna chats with James Shotwell. He's done many things in the entertainment industry. He currently works for Haulix and is the film editor at Substream Magazine. We also talk about jobs in the music industry, Under The Gun Review, and more. We did have to use the Skype audio, so please excuse any audio hiccups. Where To Find Us @deeechap / @jamesdshotwell /  @missalignedpod You can also email us at missalignedpod@gmail.com. Want to sponsor the podcast? If you’d like to sponsor the podcast, you can contact us at advertising@modern-vinyl.com. It’s very affordable and you get numerous mentions throughout the podcast.

Podcast orientado a la formación profesional de músicos y bandas, desarrollado por la agencia de promoción, comunicación, publicidad y marketing, www.topartistpromotion.com En este capítulo abordamos: Cómo utilizar Haulix como herramienta de promoción on-line.

In this episode of the Music Business Podcast, Alex May talks with James Shotwell of Haulix, a platform for artists to securely share electronic press kits. As the company’s Social Media Coordinator, Shotwell helps us explore how Haulix addresses and prevents the unauthorized leaking of promotional pre-releases. With his wide range of music business expertise, Shotwell addresses social sharing and helps us answer the question: is Haulix on the road to making album leaks a thing of the past?

On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell calls Launch Music Conference foudner Jeremy Weiss to discuss his upcoming 2015 event. This is the seventh year for Launch, and during their coversation Jeremy tells James about the origins of the conference, as well as his long and diverse history in the music business. Haulix is one of the many companies participating in this year's Launch event, and we would love to see you there. Visit www.launchmusicconference.com for tickets and additional event information.

Many apologies for the delay, the internet wasn't our friend this week. Fortunately, I have a very fun conversation with James Shotwell who runs the site, Under The Gun Review , as well as working for a great music industry service called Haulix. We get in depth with discussions on the Christian music scene, is multi-tasking really a good thing and how playing terrible music is actually good for you. James was a great sport and up for discussing anything. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers