Podcasts about Independent music

Independent Music A Conversation With Allen Halas of website BreakingAndEntering.netI have over 15 years in and around independent music, formerly as a producer, and eventually a writer and content creator. I currently write full time for OnMilwaukee, the city's largest digital outlet. My music website, Breaking And Entering, has focused on independent music with daily content since 2014.Link:https://breakingandentering.net/TAGS:Business Owner,Creative,Creativity,Music,Music Influencer,Self-Employed,Side Hustle,Small Business,Sport Journalist,Writer,Independent Music A Conversation With Allen Halas of website BreakingAndEntering,Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast,Podcast,Podcasting,Interview,PodmatchSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

J Edward Keyes is a journalist with bylines in Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, SPIN, Entertainment Weekly, Village Voice, and who is now the Editorial Director at bandcamp. As an online record store, and music magazine (bandcamp daily), bandcamp is a central hub to the independent music industry (they pay out 82% of their revenue, versus less than 70% at Spotify, et al). We talk with J Edward about sustain, advocating, and growing a vibrant independent music industry and the unique lane bandcamp has carved, "record store" trends, the role of journalism and music advocates, we as the question - do artist's even need a publicist?? And a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:BandcampBandcamp DailyBerlin R&B SceneExperimental Italian Pop SceneWord Bookstore (Brooklyn)WXPN“The Song Machine - Inside the Hit Factory”Ace of BaseClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Greta Morgan is a founding member of The Hush Sound, touring with Fallout Boy when she was still a teenager, releasing records via Fueled By Ramen, before moving on to being a touring member of Vampire Weekend and performing with Jenny Lewis. After contracting long Covid she developed spasmodic dysphonia - a neurological voice disorder characterized by involuntary spasms of the muscles in the voice box. I.E. it is nearly impossible to sing. After writing nearly 350,000 words in journals, she turned her work into a book - "The Lost Voice" (out now via Harper Collins). We talk with Greta about this life altering change, and it's effects on her creativity and creative practice, our evolving identity coming from self, not from others or our output, the worthiness shadow, acceptance, longevity, and more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Greta Morgan“The Lost Voice”Kahlil Gibran - “The Prophet”Ep 96 - Maggie SmithThe Hush SoundFallout BoyVampire Weekend Spasmodic DysphoniaMichelle Zoner - “Crying in H Mart”Suleika Jaouad - “Between Two Kingdoms”Harper CollinsEp 27 - Mary GauthierClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

DJ Bully B Essence of Soul 100% Independent Music Ep1 Live! 22-6-25

DJ Bully B Essence of Soul 100% Independent Music Ep2 Live! 22-6-25

DJ Bully B Essence of Soul 100% Independent Music Ep2 Live! 29/6/25

DJ Bully B Essence of Soul 100% Independent Music Ep1 Live! 29/6/25

Major Jackson is a poet, author, and professor who is the recipient of fellowships from Guggenheim Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Academy of American Poets, Fine Arts works Center in Provincetown, and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard, he has been honored by the Pew Fellowship in the Arts, and the Witter Bynner foundation in conjunction with the Library of Congress, awarded the Pushcart Prize, has been published in American Poetry Review, the New Yorker, Paris Review, Orion Magazine, is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and serves as the Poetry Editor of The Harvard Review, and is the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in the Humanities and Director of Creative Writing at Vanderbilt University. We touch on stewardship, curiosity being emblematic of being human, art in a time of upheaval, human expression, AI, art monsters, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Major JacksonEp 96 - Maggie SmithParnassusPeabody InstituteRobert FrostPhiladelphia Museum of ArtMarcel Duchamp“A Love Supreme”Ezra Klein & Rebecca Winthrop - ‘Rethinking Education'Humanities TennesseeMichaela Anne - “Is This What Mama Meant?”Hunter S ThompsonMichael RuhlmanClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

In this powerful return episode, Chris G sits down with Orlando-based rapper, singer, and voiceover artist E-Turn — one of the most respected indie artists in the Southeast. With a deep catalog, multiple Florida tours, and voiceover credits for brands like Kmart, E-Turn shares her wisdom on building an independent music career with intention, grit, and grace. We dive into the realities of DIY touring, how she landed her first tour with Homeboy Sandman, tips for booking shows the right way, and the surprising overlap between voice acting and the music business. E-Turn also shares her pivot into voiceover work, managing burnout, and why aligning your craft with your purpose is essential for long-term success. Whether you're an artist, promoter, or someone navigating the creative industry, this conversation is full of gold — from tour booking strategies and energy management on the road to monetizing your voice in unexpected ways.

The BEST Independent Music Artists & Singers from around the world: EDM, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Hip Hop, R & B, Rap, reggae, Jazz, Country, Folk, & more...Hosted by DTongAdvertising & Sponsorship: http://goo.gl/ioP6HwGuaranteed Song Play & Promotion: http://goo.gl/4aD98wBROUGHT TO YOU BY:Words With Myself w/ Luke Rixsonhttps://wordswithmyself.co.ukWheelKeep: Bicycle Securityhttps://bit.ly/4kJqanhAn Otherwise Silent Sea: A Fairy Talehttps://amzn.to/4jHNqkMCicada Song by Ryan Normanhttps://bit.ly/4jsPwVtThe Knights Of The Arcane: Awakeninghttps://bit.ly/3SI6CnEThe One You've Always Beenhttps://bit.ly/43mRm4hWAITING FOR MYSELF: An Inspirational Memoirhttps://bit.ly/43kp2jeHow To Prevent The Chronic Disease Of Obesityhttps://bit.ly/3SV7gxXThis & That by Eric Herrerahttps://bit.ly/45grnOvThe Fall of the Secret Societyhttps://tinyurl.com/38wmk4tsUnshaken w/ Jason Brookshttps://bit.ly/4mt1TUoDetective Dion: Tech Titanshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D2QZBT4QHarness Negative Thinkinghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1YS1R73The Tale Of Aster The Loyal Bearhttps://bit.ly/4l1wiYghttps://www.tristinybell.comhttps://www.unlockedmp.comThe Timeless Grimoire: Audiobookhttps://bit.ly/3Tk0zppKnow[ledge]: The Unabridged History Apphttps://bit.ly/3SJ460tCreated: Time To Look by Jen Zaharihttps://tinyurl.com/n77hfr3aAlso New Music from:Euphor 'Paradise'D-Grade 'Dream Echoes'Glitzy 'Clover'beeJayLady w/ a Triple PlayJenni 'Painful Riddle'Uncharted Waters 'Fractals'Aubrie Elise 'One Day'Greyson Turner 'Half A Man'Benjamin Kohn 'Today'Nancy & The Tru Believers 'Can't Live Without You'Kaiak 'The One And Only'Haednut 'Cheers To The End'Alexia Anne 'Villain in the making'DBreez2x 'Fost'Jigsaw Da Don 'Well Up'Alex Petion 'Lonely Motionless'Disintegration C.E. w/ a Triple PlayCactus Mac 'TumbleWeed'Saint Kon 'No Name'Nate Grooves 'Strongman'Catch the show on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Soundcloud, & www.DTongRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dtong-radio-indie-music-showcase--954466/support.

DJ Bully B Essence of Soul 100% Independent Music Ep2  Live! 12-6-25

DJ Bully B Essence of Soul 100% Independent Music Ep1  Live! 12-6-25

Seth Walker is singer/songwriter, guitarist, author, and painter who grew up on a commune in North Carolina, has released 12(+) records, has toured and collaborated with The Mavericks, The Wood Brothers, Paul Thorn, and Raul Malo, amongst others, and wrote a book titled 'Your Van is on Fire," about the life of a touring musician. This conversation centers around mindfulness, presence, and awareness, and we touch on his nomadic creativity (having lived in NC, Nashville, Austin, New Orleans, and NYC), listening closely because peace speaks much quieter than anxiety, shedding the energy from the audience after the show, pointing towards the joy, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Seth WalkerGladys KnightWillie NelsonGuy ClarkJerry Jeff WalkerGary NicholsonEp 28 - The Wood BrothersEp 60 - Lori McKennaGabor Mate - When the Body Says NoClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Send us a text Independent Artist: Shadowbox - VampiresInstagram: www.instagram.com/shadowbox.band/SocialsHosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=enNick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/Instagram:  www.instagram.com/justhitplaypodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/JusthitplaypodcastEmail: justhitplay7300@gmail.comwww.youtube.com/@justhitplaypodcastwww.instagram.com/justhitplaypodcast/

DJ Bully B Essence of Soul 100% Independent Music Ep 1  Live! 07-6-25

DJ Bully B Essence of Soul 100% Independent Music Ep 2 Live! 07-6-25

DJ Bully B Essence of Soul 100% Independent Music Live! 5-6-25 Ep2

DJ Bully B Essence of Soul 100% Independent Music Live! 5-6-25 Ep1

Caitlyn Smith is a singer and songwriter who has released 3 records via Sony and is now releasing music independently, she has a publishing deal with Universal (UMPG) and her songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, Meghan Trainor, John Legend, Miley Cirus, Avicii, Lady A, Rascal Flatts, and Chris Isaak amongst others, and she has been nominated or won a Critics Choice Award, ACM and CMT Music Awards. We talk to Caitlyn about not moving from a major label to independence, not believing in writer's block, everyone's horrible first drafts, telling a massive star that they line they came up with just isn't good, and a whole lot about the business of songwriting.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Caitlyn SmithSony NashvilleTristenVanessa CarltonMiley CyrusAnne LamottJason AldeanTim McgrawEp 46 Mary Chapin CarpenterEp 100 Rosanne CashEp 63 Lori McKennaClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Send us a textSocialsHosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=enNick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/Instagram:  www.instagram.com/justhitplaypodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/JusthitplaypodcastEmail: justhitplay7300@gmail.comwww.youtube.com/@justhitplaypodcastwww.instagram.com/justhitplaypodcast/

DJ Bully B Essence of Soul 100% Independent Music Ep 2 Live! 29-5-25

DJ Bully B Essence of Soul 100% Independent Music Ep 1 Live! 29-5-25

Wilder Woods is the solo project of Bear Rinehart, the lead singer of multi-plantinum, Grammy-nominated, Billboard award winning, multiple Dove award-winning mega rock band NEEDTOBREATHE. We chat with Bear about how his prolific creative output forced his hand on starting Wilder Woods, juggling not only creating but performing with 2 drastically different projects, setting goals and intentions, knowing the path to those goals, internal perception of success and not only allowing things to unfold in their own time but enjoying them for what they are, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Wilder WoodsNEEDTOBREATHEp 60 - Lori McKennaNatalie HembyAnderson EastDaniel Tashian“The War of Art”Ep 27 - Mary GauthierEp 16 - Rodney CrowellBob Seger - Shame on the MoonJim ScottRyan TedderDrew HolcombEp 59 - Tyler RamseyPearl JamThe KillersTame ImpalaClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

As promised, here's the playlist episode for the month of May, just under the wire. Twelve new tunes from twelve Philadelphia artists, and you can go right to their sites and support them below on the clickable playlist.  The Tisburys- Here Comes The Lonesome Dove The Describers- Home On Time (Sunrise) Kat Rivers and the Second Sight- Broken Promised Land Red Desert Motel- Cowgirl & Ramona Lo Priestess- Faker Love? Said the Commander- Leslie Lowercoaster- Five Rooms Rob Rapp- Spells Naked Sun- Witches Night Windows- Baseball Cards Plans To Sand feat Lia Menaker- Meredith Street Galactic Prism Sounds- Ode To An Adventure We'll be doing these each month, so send your music submissions to us at dan.drago@25oclockpod.com. Please send DL links or attach an mp3, and don't forget to link your EPK or press info so we have something to say about you. Enjoy these tunes, and if you like em, share em. 

Send us a text Indpendent artist: Minor Gold - Moonlight Silver HighwayLinks: Linkt.ee/minorgoldmusicSocialsHosts: Peter Cabral: www.instagram.com/cabralphotography/?hl=enNick Cabral: www.instagram.com/nickcabral37/Producer: Darryn Arndt: www.instagram.com/darrynarndt/Theme song: Braden Mutch: www.instagram.com/braden_mutch/Instagram:  www.instagram.com/justhitplaypodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/JusthitplaypodcastEmail: justhitplay7300@gmail.comwww.youtube.com/@justhitplaypodcastwww.instagram.com/justhitplaypodcast/

Welcome back to the 78644 Podcast. This episode brings together stories from the stage at Old Settlers Music Festival to the creative spaces of Lockhart. The show opens with this year's Youth Talent Showcase, where rising artists like Ira Thorne Clifton, Gigi Shafi, and Oliver perform original songs and talk about their creative journeys. We hear how music takes shape early, grows through family traditions, and builds communities. The Local Tracks segment features “Behind the Green Door” by Night Beats, gritty, soulful, and echoing with garage-rock tones that pulse through the heart of Lockhart. A special shoutout to “Joe Carter”, a well-known Lockhart local, for his cameo in the Night Beats Video! Also, big thanks to “Best Little Wine & Books”. Lockhart musician and Sunflower and Friends owner Chazz Emile Bessette shares the story about making music outside industry pressures and keeping things deeply personal. Finally, we close with painter Christopher St. Leger, who opens the door to his expressive world of visual storytelling where fury meets color and place meets memory.Guests in This Episode:Ira Thorne Clifton - Old Settlers Youth Talent winner; introspective young songwriter and performer.Gigi Shafi - High school musician from Houston blending folk, jazz, and Americana.Oliver - 11-year-old multi-instrumentalist raised on Old Settlers stages.Night Beats - Featured in the Local Tracks segment with their song “Behind the Green Door.”Chazz Emile Bessette - Musician, educator, and owner of Sunflower & Friends, sharing insights on releasing music independently.Christopher St. Leger - Painter who discusses the raw energy and personal intensity behind his visual art.What's Inside:Performances from the finalists of the Old Settlers Youth Talent Showcase, including original songs by Ira, Gigi, and Oliver.“Behind the Green Door” by Night Beats featured in the Local Tracks segment, a soulful psych-rock cut with grit and groove.Chazz Emile Bessette on making records independently, avoiding digital noisePainter Christopher St. Leger on finding release through furious brushstrokes, faded hues of Lockhart, and painting as rebellion.Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Youth Talent Competition Begins at Old Settlers Music Festival[23:45] - Local Tracks: Night Beats perform “Behind the Green Door”[31:05] - Chazz Emile Bessette on Independent Music and Local Vibes[44:06] - Christopher St. Leger: Painting the Emotional LandscapeFollow Our Guests:Gigi Shafi: https://www.instagram.com/gbr.gigi/Old Settlers Music Festival: https://oldsettlersmusicfest.org/ / https://www.instagram.com/oldsettlers/ / https://www.facebook.com/oldsettlers/ / https://www.linkedin.com/company/old-settlers-music-festival/ Night Beats: https://www.nightbeats.us/ / https://www.instagram.com/thenightbeats/ / https://www.facebook.com/thenightbeats.u.s/  Joe Carter: https://www.instagram.com/carterjoee/ Best Little Wine & Books: https://www.instagram.com/bestlittlewinetx/ Chazz Emile Bessette:https://www.facebook.com/ChazzEmileBessetteMusic/ / https://www.instagram.com/chazzemilebessette/ / https://www.chazzemilebessette.com/ Sunflower & Friends: https://www.sunflowerandfriends.com/ / https://www.instagram.com/sunflowerandfriends/ / https://www.facebook.com/sunflowerandfriends/ Christopher St. Leger: https://www.instagram.com/christopherstleger/ / https://christopherstleger.com/ / https://www.facebook.com/ChristopherStLegerStudio/ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-st-leger-7a945a110/Follow our Host:Steven Collins: https://www.instagram.com/deadmanonline This Episode is Sponsored by:Wella Foods: https://www.instagram.com/wellafoods/Thunderbird Bar: https://www.instagram.com/thunderbirdbar/ PrintingSolutionstx: https://www.instagram.com/printingsolutionstx/ Gaslight Baker Theatre: https://www.instagram.com/gaslightbaker/ Courthouse Nights: https://www.instagram.com/courthousenights/ Crystal Glaze Photography: https://www.instagram.com/crystalglazephotography/ Gray Beard Films: https://www.instagram.com/graybeardfilms/ Texas Hatters - HishatLady: https://www.instagram.com/hishatlady/Follow 78644 Podcast:Website: https://www.78644podcast.com/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/people/78644-Podcast/100089192381124/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/78644podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@78644PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/78644/exclusive-content

Daren Thomas Magee - Real Fun, Wow! - is an illustrator, muralist, and designer based in Ojai California, who has used social media as a creative tool to grow a following (370,000 on instagram currently) and launch a company built on his artwork - selling prints, apparel and housewares of all kinds, and has grown to include multiple employees and collaborations with companies as far reaching as tiles, towels, and candles. We talk with Daren about tuning your instrument to the beauty of life around you, sacrifices you make to live in an inspiring place, play within a system not designed for play, creative inspiration in creating performative social media, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Darren Thomas MageeReal fun, wow!Keith Richards“1000 True Fans” essayBeyonceClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Dr. Richard James Burgess is the President and CEO of the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), with a distinguished career in the music industry. A celebrated producer, author, and musician, he has worked with major labels and independent artists, producing gold and platinum albums.On The Menu:1. Creating platforms to unite isolated music entrepreneurs and professionals.2. Spreading best practices and insights via panels, roundtables, and conferences.3. Encouraging cost-effective, community-driven marketing over big-budget campaigns.4. Acknowledging AI's creative potential despite controversy and uncertainty.5. What independent artists and labels can learn from startup methodology.6. Assessing the potential of NFTs and decentralized tech in artist monetization.Click here for a free trial: https://bit.ly/495qC9UFollow us on social media to hear from us more -Facebook- https://bit.ly/3ZYLiewInstagram- https://bit.ly/3UsdrtfLinkedin- https://bit.ly/43pdmdUTwitter- https://bit.ly/43qPvKXPinterest- https://bit.ly/3KOOa9uHappy creating!#RichardBurgess #A2IM #Outgrow #Music #Marketing #AI #NFT #MarketerOfTheMonth #Podcastoftheday #Marketingpodcast

The BEST Top Independent Music Artists & Singers from around the world: EDM, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Hip Hop, R & B, Rap, reggae, Jazz, Country, Folk, & more...Hosted by DTongAdvertising & Sponsorship: http://goo.gl/ioP6HwGuaranteed Song Play & Promotion: http://goo.gl/4aD98wBROUGHT TO YOU BY:WAITING FOR MYSELF: An Inspirational Memoirhttps://bit.ly/43kp2jehttps://www.sayiampossible.comHarness Negative Thinkinghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1YS1R73The Provokers Podcasthttps://the-provokers-podcast.mailchimpsites.comAwakening: A Tricksters Moonhttps://a.co/d/fLo0FNESpeed Bumps by Vicki Paris Goodmanhttps://bit.ly/3FV2Dhihttps://www.tristinybell.comhttps://www.unlockedmp.comhttps://robertdarrolshanks.netCooking w/ The Godfatherhttps://bit.ly/3Z6ln75The Power of Believing in Godhttps://bit.ly/44qofPMThe 30 Day Wellness Resethttps://a.co/d/3GjH6jG Bitcoin For Everyonehttps://bit.ly/4cBzjeVViva Stripshttps://tinyurl.com/42cftz3vUpside w/ Dan Bowyer & Mads Jensenhttps://tinyurl.com/26zanjrzCreated: Time To Look by Jen Zaharihttps://tinyurl.com/n77hfr3aAlso New Music from:Euphor 'Paradise'Khaons 'Rock With Me'Glitzy 'Clover'Disintegration C.E. w/ a Triple PlayJenni 'Painful Riddle'Aubrie Elise 'One Day'Greyson Turner 'Half A Man'Benjamin Kohn 'Today'Kaiak 'The One And Only'Haednut 'Cheers To The End'Alexia Anne 'Villain in the making'DBreez2x 'Fost'Giuseppe Bonaccorso 'Interlude à la Folie'Jigsaw Da Don 'Well Up'Jenna Ra 'Electric Dreams'XWisdom 'Red Dots'Gagulam 'Redemption'Wetlook 'Pusher'Cactus Mac 'TumbleWeed'Saint Kon 'No Name'Nate Grooves 'Strongman'SammyGTree 'Talk To Me'Catch the show on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Soundcloud, & www.DTongRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dtong-radio-indie-music-showcase--954466/support.

Disciples! Here we go – April releases from Independent bands with bonus tracks of other new releases! Enjoy! Set One:0:00:00 DotW Intro0:00:03 Nastyville (Italy) Power To The People [single]https://linktr.ee/nastyvilleofficial0:04:14 Woodhawk (Canada) Strangers Ever After [single]https://www.woodhawk.ca/0:08:31 Blax (Italy) All Saints in Hellhttps://linktr.ee/blaxband0:12:18 Flight Of Icarus (Sweden) Terra Nova [single]https://www.worldoficarus.com/0:17:47 Master Charger (UK) When Hell Rode In … Continue reading (366) April Independent Music Special →

Laurie Berkner has released 15 best-selling records, has performed everywhere from The White House to Carnegie Hall and The Today Show, authored children's books based on her songs, written music and lyrics for 3 different off-Broadway shows, and is one of today's most prominent artist's for kids. We talk to Laurie about her transition from rock bands and 'adult' music, to writing and performing music for kids and the assumptions and stigma around that, self-distributing on a large scale, selling your back catalog, navigating changes in the industry, improvising songs experientially, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Laurie BerknerRaffiDaniel TigerToniesYotoKidz BopRazor and Tie“After Ecstasy, The Laundry”Click here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Denison Witmer is a singer/songwriter and woodworking from Lancaster PA and longtime collaborator of Sufjan Stevens, who has been releasing records for 20+ years acclaimed by the likes of NPR and Stereogum, and ran a recording studio in Brooklyn before returning to PA. We talk to Denison about the value of creative documentation, leaving behind the external stimulation of the city (Brooklyn) and how returning to relative quiet (Lancaster) shook up his creativity, embracing imperfection, the parallels and contrasts between woodworking and record making, putting systems in place to be the person/artist you want to be, patience, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Denison WitmerSufjan StevensSaltlandsDawn LandesFelix McTeigueChappel RoanCharles MingusEp 85 - Caroline SpenceEp 39 - Joe HenryMLS DocCavan SullivanClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Valerie June is a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter whose music has been praised by Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, NPR, and Bob Dylan himself (who is a self-proclaimed fan). She has performed with John Prine, Norah Jones, Booker T. Jones, Robert Plant, Meshell Ndegeocello, Dave Matthews, Angelique Kidjo, Willie Nelson, Brandi Carlile, and Elvis Costello, written books of poetry and on art, and is a certified yoga and mindfulness instructor. We talk to Valerie about intention setting and the law of attraction, learning to live with chronic illness, testing different approaches and your creative limits, manifesting, rituals and routines to get ready to be present for people, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Valerie JuneEp 39 - Joe HenryEp 17 - Elizabeth Cook'The Artist's Way' Elizabeth CottonMississippi John HurtSkip JamesCarla ThomasClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Send me a messageHow do you market yourself effectively as an independent music producer, especially when working across multiple genres? In this episode, Marc Matthews and Tim Benson (Aisle9) unpack this challenge with real-world advice and music promotion tips for independent producers looking to stand out.They break down “The Three C's” framework—Collaboration, Community, and Consistency—as the cornerstone of how music producers can build a fanbase without burning out or blending in. Instead of trying to dominate every genre or every platform, they emphasise niche focus, strategic partnerships, and audience-first content.Want to know how building an audience for your music production can be easier with less content? Marc shares how narrowing his social presence helped grow his podcast faster by creating more meaningful work. This episode also explores effective branding for music producers through personal storytelling, local flavour (yes, there's a West Country cider and ice cream tale), and actionable marketing moves you can implement today.Whether you're an emerging talent or refining your game, this is a must-listen for independent producers ready to grow without losing creative identity.Links mentioned in this episode:Got a question? We'd love to hear from you! Submit a question, share your social media handles or website, and get featured in a future episode. Plus, one lucky person will win a Starbucks voucher each month!Listen to Lost and FoundListen to Liquid BlueListen to Half-Life Support the showBook your FREE 20 Minute Discovery Call Follow Marc Matthews' Socials:Instagram | YouTube | Synth Music Mastering Thanks for listening!!

Marla Frazee is an illustrator and author who is a 3x Caldecott Honors recipient (for distinguished American picture book for children), the Boston Globe Horn Book Award, is a NY Times Bestseller, she illustrated Hillary Clinton's children's book ("It Takes a Village"), and her own book "The Boss Baby" was the basis for the Oscar-nominated animated film of the same name (made by Dreamworks). We talk about getting into your childhood mindset of why you wanted to make art, narrowing in on what is vital in a project vs tackling everything, cracking the code and "figuring out" what a project/piece of work is, functional art versus art for arts sake, trust, and more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Marla FrazeeEp 96 Maggie Smith“All The World”“Everywhere Babies”“The World's Greatest Toy Expert”“In Every Life”Ep 16 Rodney CrowellEp 28 The Wood BrothersCheryl Strayed “Wild”Click here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Rosanne Cash is a 4-time Grammy-winning member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, who has released over a dozen albums and published 5 books, has had her (prose) writing featured in the likes of Oxford American, The New York Times, and The Atlantic, was the 2020 recipient of the Edward MacDowell Medal for outstanding contributions to American culture, and holds an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music. We talk with Rosanne about navigating insecurity and imposter syndrome, measuring your own success by your talent and not your validation, allowing yourself to be called an artist, prose vs songwriting, respect for yourself and for the audience, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Rosanne CashJoan Baez SF eventEp 47 - Margo PriceTom Morello“House on the Lake”John Stewart Martha Graham“I Will Miss What I Wanted to Lose”Maria Callas memoireEp 39 - Joe HenryTom WaitsClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Tift Merritt is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and practitioner-in-residence at the Franklin Humanities Institute and Duke University, she has released records via Lost Highway, Fantasy Records, and Yep Roc Records, performed with Joan Baez and Kris Kristofferson, and had a (pre-podcast type) show on Marfa Public Radio about the artistic process and integrity, called The Spark. We talk with Tift about intentionally stepping back from touring and the full-time music industry, seeking the growing edge, surviving without social media, the fallacy of constant flowering, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Tift MerrittThe SparkRosanne CashDorris BettsClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Send me a messageEver released a song only to watch it vanish into the streaming void after a brief moment in the spotlight? In this episode of Inside The Mix, Marc Matthews delves into the waterfall release strategy, a strategic approach to music distribution that aims to revolutionise how artists share their work and maximise their reach.The core concept of the waterfall release strategy is explained: instead of releasing singles in isolation or dropping an entire album at once, artists gradually build momentum by rereleasing previous tracks alongside each new single. The episode outlines how an artist might start with one song, then release it with the second single, followed by packaging all three tracks together for the third release, continuing this pattern until the complete EP or album is unveiled.Marc provides a practical walkthrough of how to implement this strategy using DistroKid, although he notes that the underlying principles are applicable across various distribution platforms. He emphasises the critical importance of maintaining identical metadata and audio files for re-released tracks on DistroKid, the correct and consistent use of ISRC codes, and offers practical tips to help artists avoid common pitfalls when using DistroKid for a waterfall release.Sharing his own experiences, Marc discusses testing this approach with his recent releases, "Waves," "Separation," and "Four Minute Warning." He highlights the noticeable increase in streams for his earlier tracks, demonstrating a tangible benefit of the strategy.The episode explores the potential advantages of the waterfall strategy for artists looking to maximise their music's reach and lifespan, particularly on Spotify. Marc discusses how this method can keep an artist's catalog fresh in listeners' minds, potentially trigger algorithmic favour through consistent releases, and create multiple opportunities for music discovery on platforms like Spotify. He poses the question of how a waterfall release can help boost Spotify streams and keep back catalogs relevant.While acknowledging it's not a guaranteed solution, Marc positions the waterfall strategy as a compelling option for producers and artists aiming for sustained traction rather than a fleeting moment in the spotlight. He encourages listeners to consider if this approach, particularly when implemented through DistroKid, could transform their next music release and help them effectively utilise the waterfall release strategy on Spotify.Links mentioned in this episode:Listen to 4 Minute WarningDistroKidMy Journey to 10,000 Monthly Listeners - What Actually Works?How to Release Music and Artist Strategies for Engagement and Success in 2024 with Jay GilbertDon't Release Another Song Without Reading this First: A Guide Support the showBook your FREE 20 Minute Discovery Call Follow Marc Matthews' Socials:Instagram | YouTube | Synth Music Mastering Thanks for listening!!

Disciples! It’s with great pleasure that I present to you the Independent Music Special for February 2025. There’s some great stuff in here, but I think I say that every month because it’s true. Enough dallying – enjoy!m/ Set One:0:00:03 Diamantide (USA) Madness https://www.facebook.com/DiamantideBand0:06:18 Leadfeather (UK) Shoot For The Stars https://www.facebook.com/leadfeatherrocks 0:09:42 HÄ/DA (Finland) Ball Buster … Continue reading (361) February 2025 Independent Music Special →

Courtney Hartman is a singer-songwriter and guitarist, formerly of the Grammy nominated bluegrass band Della Mae who now performs and releases solo records featuring collaborations with Bill Frisell, Anais Mitchell, Sam Amidon and an entire record of duets with a past guest of ours, Robert Ellis. We talk with Courtney about her very intentional regrounding and reaffirmation of her commitment to make music her career, learning to love the little things in life and creativity, showing up in love no matter the season, inspiration in routine, releasing the ego from craving overly-complex music, constantly changing perspectives, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Courtney HartmanDella MaeEp 42 - Robert EllisBryan Sutton's guitar campEp 6 - Andrew CombsClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

This episode features Yeohee Kim—known artistically as machìna—a Korean artist based in Tokyo and Berlin. We cover her journey from K-pop to independent artistry, the creative mindset needed to sustain a career in music, the role of solitude in creativity, her approach to music-making, the financial realities of the industry and what it takes to be a thriving independent musician today.Yeohee Kim, known artistically as machìna, is a Korean artist based in Tokyo and Berlin. Her music is a fusion of personal introspection and collective energy, best experienced in the immersive setting of a nightclub dance floor. With a background that spans from K-pop training to experimental electronic improvisation, she blends jazz-inspired modular synthesis with commanding precise vocals.Her career has taken her from performing at MUTEK Montreal and Berghain's Halle stage to being part of Richie Hawtin's From Our Minds tour, playing her newly developed live techno set. Her independently released series Action gained traction in 2023 with tracks featured in campaigns for Miu Miu and Nike. Her ability to bridge music and fashion has led to collaborations with Prada, Red Bull Music and Vans among others.Full transcript and more at https://creative.voyage/

Fancy Hagood started his career as a writer in Nashville before because 'discovered' by Scooter Braun, signing to Republic Records, releasing 2 singles - one of which cracked the Billboard top 30 - and then he was dropped by his label, agent, and manager, almost all on the same call. He has been featured on The Today Show, Fallon, and performed with Meghan Trainor, Kacey Musgraves, Ariana Grande, Elle King, and Kaitlin Butts, and since has released 2 critically acclaimed independent records, hosted Trailblazers Radio on Apple Music, and was recently honored with the Visibility Award by the Human Rights Campaign Nashville. We chat with Fancy about creating your own lane when the industry doesn't value you, inviting more people to the table, the optimism and opportunity in getting dropped from you label, the magic all around, the gift of delusion, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Fancy HagoodEp 83 Brandy ClarkRepublic RecordsNickel CreekDowntown Music PublishingSara EvansLittle Big TownMorgan WallenWillie NelsonRoger MillerLeslie Jordan“Conversations with God” - Neil Donald WalshTara BrachClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

The BEST Independent Music Artists & Singers from around the world: EDM, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Hip Hop, R & B, Rap, reggae, Jazz, Country, Folk, & more...Hosted by DTongAdvertising & Sponsorship: http://goo.gl/ioP6HwGuaranteed Song Play & Promotion: http://goo.gl/4aD98wBROUGHT TO YOU BY:Infected Earth: Zombie Assaulthttp://kck.st/4hdCBWmIndie Web Series Abnormal Fixationhttps://tinyurl.com/y4ap67znFlorida Panthers Denhttps://www.youtube.com/@FloridaPanthersDenhttps://www.fastlane2025.comSecret Service by William G Hyland Jrhttps://tinyurl.com/6pthd3z6https://www.fifthshelf.comhttps://blazebusinessfunding.comTag Team Talent Podcasthttps://bit.ly/3QYF8ZLPlora: Orbs of Phantomhttps://tinyurl.com/34k3rrmrDracula 2168: Shadows On The Future #1https://tinyurl.com/y8aysp9dWavve Soundwave For Podcasts & Music Artistshttps://wavve.co?ref=johntongThe Fiverr Life podcasthttps://spoti.fi/30OnzPPAlso New Music from:Alex Danieli 'No Reason'Plastic Souls 'War In My Heart'Khaons 'Rock With Me'Machine Elvez 'Going Nonstop'Neon Rebels 'Wayward Son'Vger w/ a Triple PlayDBreez2x 'Fost'Giuseppe Bonaccorso 'Interlude à la Folie'Jigsaw Da Don 'Well Up'Suze 'Gimme That Love'Jenna Ra 'Electric Dreams'Mr Nic 'Find Your Peace'XWisdom 'Red Dots'Gagulam 'Redemption'Wetlook 'Pusher'Cactus Mac 'TumbleWeed'Saint Kon 'No Name'Daph Veil 'I Dont Need You'Nate Grooves 'Strongman'Freddie B 'Da Penthouse'SammyGTree 'Talk To Me'Anthony Casuccio 'The Rockstar'Marc Biala 'Been Everywhere But Me'Catch the show on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Soundcloud, & www.DTongRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dtong-radio-indie-music-showcase--954466/support.

Send us a textWelcome to another Nerd and Murd Week!!! In today's episode Zig goes into another music scene and discusses the Independent Music charts. Then sit back and buckle up as Geoffrey deep dives into The Texas Killing FieldsFor your 30 day free Audible Trial go to: Audibletrial.com/nerderyandmurderyFor 10% off with BetterHelp go to: betterhelp.com/nerderyandmurderySupport the show

Maggie Smith is NY Times bestselling (her memoir “You Could Make This Place Beautiful”), numerous award-winning poet and author who has been considered one of the first viral poets after her 2016 poem "Good Bones" was read in the hit CBS show 'Madam President', as well as by Meryl Streep at the Academy of American Poets gala. As our first non-musical guest, we seize the opportunity to go deep with Maggie on the creative process in general - a very apt topic with her latest book "Dear Writer: Pep Talks and Practical Advice for the Creative Life" hitting shelves on April 1. We talk about keeping the purity of your creativity, being integrated as a human, trusting yourself to do what's needed to keep this career going and being your own safety net, being open to completely revamping work, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Maggie Smith“Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life”“My Thoughts Have Wings”Maggie's SubstackLucinda WilliamsJoan Didion doc "The Center Will Not Hold"Jane Goodall“Good Bones”Jim Carey commencement speechTara BrachStan PlumlyClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

The BEST Independent Music Artists & Singers from around the world: EDM, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Hip Hop, R & B, Rap, reggae, Jazz, Country, Folk, & more...Hosted by DTongAdvertising & Sponsorship: http://goo.gl/ioP6HwGuaranteed Song Play & Promotion: http://goo.gl/4aD98wBROUGHT TO YOU BY:https://www.fastlane2025.comSanctuary by Bree M. Lewandowskihttps://tinyurl.com/25du999uSecret Service by William G Hyland Jrhttps://tinyurl.com/6pthd3z6https://www.fifthshelf.comhttps://blazebusinessfunding.comTag Team Talent Podcasthttps://bit.ly/3QYF8ZLPlora: Orbs of Phantomhttps://tinyurl.com/34k3rrmrhttps://bragafarmsdfw.comDracula 2168: Shadows On The Future #1https://tinyurl.com/y8aysp9dJesse And The Hurricanehttps://tinyurl.com/557p2pyzDigital Gold Rush by Jack Mustehttps://tinyurl.com/3njaypzyOrion by Marco Mintakahttps://www.midnightontheprairie.comQUIETO: Snore Less, Sleep Betterhttps://quietoshop.comWavve Soundwave For Podcasts & Music Artistshttps://wavve.co?ref=johntongThe Fiverr Life podcasthttps://spoti.fi/30OnzPPAlso New Music from:Alex Danieli 'No Reason'Plastic Souls 'War In My Heart'Khaons 'Rock With Me'Machine Elvez 'Going Nonstop'Vger w/ a Triple PlaySuze 'Gimme That Love'Jenna Ra 'Electric Dreams'Mr Nic 'Find Your Peace'XWisdom 'Red Dots'Gagulam 'Redemption'Wetlook 'Pusher'Cactus Mac 'TumbleWeed'Adry 'The Line'Saint Kon 'No Name'Daph Veil 'I Dont Need You'Paul James 'Giving Hell To Me'Nate Grooves 'Strongman'Freddie B 'Da Penthouse'SammyGTree 'Talk To Me'Smooth Talk 'Wanna Dance'Teddy Mac w/ a Back2backAnthony Casuccio 'The Rockstar'Cherry Fu 'The Words I Say'Tyran Lee Ingram 'Thank the Lord'Marc Biala 'Been Everywhere But Me'Simon Jaglom 'Loyal'Catch the show on iTunes, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, TuneIn, Soundcloud, & www.DTongRadio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dtong-radio-indie-music-showcase--954466/support.

JD McPherson is a singer-songwriter and guitar player who's put out records on Decca, Rounder and New West, toured or collaborated with Dan Auerbach, Nick Lowe, and Lucius, is the guitar player for Robert Plant & Allison Krauss, as well as opening the shows with his own band, and is the producer of the recently-announced Jessica Simpson (comeback?) record.. We talk to JD about all modes of touring - from bus to plane to our shared affinity for van and trailer, touring to experience different cultures and meet new people, the long game of building a body of work and the value of word of mouth, Tulsa Oklahoma, and the advice that Nick Lowe shared with him backstage.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:JD McPhersonEp 3 - The Milk Carton KidsNick LoweJP HarrisEp 73 - Edwin McCainSpike Leetourfood.usBobnet.rocksRobert Plant & Allison KraussWe Jam Econo docPaul AcklingTheo LawrenceKen PomeroyWilderadoEp 41 - Samantha CrainEp 80 - John MorelandBronchoClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

No guest this week, but plenty of meat as we take our previous episode with Spotify chronicler Liz Pelly as a jumping off point to talk about the idea of independence.We use the word ‘independence' a lot on No Tags without really investigating what we mean by it. In a era when the major labels are all stake-holders in the biggest streaming platform on Earth, and are hoovering up indie labels and distributors like never before, how feasible is it to operate as a truly independent artist – whatever that means? And how can the term ‘independent' apply to indie labels with multiple offices and millions in the bank as well as one-person DIY operations?To explain, we think about the important history of independent distribution, catch up with the latest music biz headlines affecting independent artists, and ask ourselves… have the major labels simply won at this point?It's a little lighter elsewhere, as we talk ghosts (4:15) and debrief Anora's Oscar sweep (49:52), followed by some thoughts on The Brutalist, Nosferatu and 1971's The Working Class Goes to Heaven.If you're enjoying No Tags, please do rate, review and subscribe on your podcast app of choice. We'd also ask you to consider subscribing to our paid tier, which costs £5 a month and helps us continue bringing you these regular podcasts (plus it gives you a discount on our book.) Get full access to No Tags at notagspodcast.substack.com/subscribe

The War and Treaty are a Grammy nominated duo who have released 6 records and EPs, starting out with independent releases before moving on to Rounder and now Mercury/Universal Nashville. They are the first black duo to be nominated for duo of the year at both the CMA's and the ACM's, where they've also performed, as well as performing and/or collaborating with the likes of Zach Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Jason Isbell, John Legend, and Chris Stapleton.We talk with them about the importance of letting your own art move you, knowing your place in the history that you are making currently, starting their own management company - and even signing other artists, giving yourself the grace permission to come undone, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:The War and TreatyBuddy MillerDon WasUniversal NashvilleJohn LewisNew Orleans Jazz FestClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

This week Ari sits down with Marc Caruso, the CEO and co-founder of Angry Mob Music, an independent music publisher based in LA. Aside from being an advocate for independent artists in the publishing world, Marc is a composer, producer, and Emmy-nominated music editor himself. He is also the President of the LA chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP), a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, a member of The Recording Academy, and a member of The Motion Picture Editors Guild.In this episode, Marc describes the evolving landscape of music publishing, particularly in the context of our streaming economy. He breaks down essential terms, like ‘music publishing' itself, ‘copyright', and ‘royalties', before diving into the deeper complexities of the publishing world. Marc is incredibly transparent about how the money gets made at his publishing company—giving detailed accounts of how much sync licenses pay these days and what royalties look like for microsyncs on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Rounding out a more global view, Marc and Ari discuss Universal's deal with Spotify, the MLC's failed lawsuit against Spotify and what all this means for independent publishers and independent songwriters. https://www.instagram.com/angrymobmusic/ Chapters00:00 The Shift from Sales to Streaming Economy04:07 Understanding Music Publishing12:50 The Role of Angry Mob Music16:55 Revenue Streams in Music Publishing21:30 The Importance of Sync Licensing22:00 Sync Fees and Their Variability29:44 Sync in Film and Advertising34:34 Micro Sync and Social Media Platforms39:41 Navigating Music Licensing for Creators45:24 The Complexities of Music Rights on Social Media49:11 The Role of Music Publishers and Advocacy57:02 Inequities in the Music Industry01:10:30 Empowering Independent Artists and PublishersEdited and mixed by Ari DavidsMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's TakeOrder the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.