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A group of deceptive independent musicians recently uncovered a secret way to game one of Spotify's most popular playlists for new music discovery. We make a lot of content about scams in the music industry, and for a good reason. Nothing infuriates more than people taking advantage of dreamers for selfish personal gain. People shouldn't be afraid to trust others with their aspirations, especially on Spotify of all places, but such is the world we live in. Billboard recently reported on a new scam involving independent artists who leverage the following of other independent musicians for personal gain. These performers upload songs to Spotify with other, larger artists tagged as featured on the music. That tag gets the attention of Spotify's algorithm, which then takes the material and distributes it to the release radar of people who follow or frequently listen to the more popular artist (who—to be clear—is not actually on the track in question). When fans realize they've been lied to, the artist perpetuating the myth has already earned another stream for their song. Multiply that by hundreds if not thousands of incidents, and deceptive musicians could easily see a sizable boost in their streaming revenue through continual use of this tactic. There's a related problem that also needs addressing. Major label artists do not have to worry about similar scams being attempted with their likeness. As Music Biz host James Shotwell details in his latest video, Spotify has a manual review process to ensure the top of the charts cannot be fooled by deceptive business practices. That forces us to ask: Why don't independent artists get the same treatment?

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, 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. 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.

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).

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.

With their eleventh studio album due out this month, let's take a moment to learn from the ongoing success of rock favorites Papa Roach. 2023 will mark thirty years since the birth of Papa Roach. The California rock band has released eleven studio albums, nearly a dozen EPs, and two live records during this time. The group has also toured the world dozens of times, including headlining performances at virtually every rock festival known to man. Nobody can claim Papa Roach hasn't put in the work to be as reputable as they are today, but we'd argue the band still doesn't get the recognition or respect they rightfully deserve. Think about it for a second. How many bands that shot to success around the end of the 1990s can claim they are still going strong in 2022. Sure, many continue to record and perform, but how many are still competing for spots at the top of the sales and radio chart? We'd wager it's less than ten groups, possibly even less than five, and Papa Roach is—without question—one of them. In the latest Music Biz update, host James Shotwell takes a look at the career of Papa Roach and how the band has managed to stay relevant while so many of their peers have not. He uses this understanding to develop five keys to success that can easily be applied to any genre of music. From songwriting to engagement, every artist will find something here that can help them grow their career.

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. 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.

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. 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. 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.

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.

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. 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. 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.

James Shotwell is BACK and this time we go super in depth on social media. Follow Cori: https://twitter.com/CoriWestbrook Read Cori's stuff: https://metalinjection.net/author/corinne Follow Curtis: https://twitter.com/dewarpr Work with Cori and Curtis: www.dewarpr.wordpress.com 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. 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 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.

Today Cori and Curtis talked with James Shotwell who is a marketing expert and has worked in many different parts of the industry! In this episode we talked a wide variety of things and there is a ton of great information inside! Follow James: https://twitter.com/JamesShotwell Follow Cori: https://twitter.com/CoriWestbrook Read Cori's stuff: https://metalinjection.net/author/corinne Follow Curtis: https://twitter.com/dewarpr Work with Curtis: www.dewarpr.wordpress.com

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.

Riding high on the success of his band's debut album, Dead Poet Society's Jack Underkofler talks all things promotion on Inside Music. The music industry at large is trying incredibly hard to ignore the reality of the present day. The world is changing faster than ever, and the methods of promotion that worked as recently as early 2020 are no longer reliable. We live in a new world that demands creative thinking that, frankly, many seem too afraid or too insecure to attempt. But the fact remains that people still want new music, and many are hoping to discover the next song or artist that can change their lives. The musicians and labels willing to try anything to reach those curious listeners are in a position for massive success, and Dead Poet Society is doing everything they can to seize the moment. -!-, Dead Poet Society's Spinefarm Records debut album, hit stores in February 2021. The alt-rock release serves as the culmination of nearly a decade spent writing, recording, touring, and grinding as hard as anyone can to make the band's name known. Its existence is a testament to what happens when people fully commit to their craft, and it's quickly turning heads throughout the rock community while other acts sit on the industry sidelines. In this episode of Inside Music, Dead Poet Society's Jack Underkofler chats with James Shotwell about the journey behind -!-. He recounts how a fan in Mexico gave the band an international stage and how a move from Boston to Los Angeles put the group in a position to reach mainstream success. Jack also shares what he's learned about promoting music in a post-COVID world. 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. 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.

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.

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!

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.

In this very special Inside Music Mini-sode, host James Shotwell calls Los Angeles singer/songwriter Taylor Colson to discuss creativity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Taylor drew James' attention when she shot and edited the video for her debut single, "Hurt Me," using an app found on all MacBook computers. Her poetic vision is matched by her angelic voice, which is poised to make a significant impact on fans of pop music in the years ahead.

PRETTY AWKWARD exists to defy classification. The Seattle-based band blends elements of their many genre influences into every song they create. Some are more rock-oriented, while others are bombastic pop offerings meant to move hearts and feet in perfect time. The result is a sonic exploration of the possibilities that arise when people choose to express themselves to the fullest extent. If you want to know the members of this band, their music will tell you everything, and that's the kind of transparency people want from musicians today. On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell speaks with Austin Held over Zoom. Austin tells James about his experiences during COVID, the story behind PRETTY AWKWARD's new single "Misfits," and how the current pandemic is informing his creativity. The pair also lament the lack of live music, which seems to be a recurring theme on our show.

Denmarks' Manticora is nearly a quarter-century into a career built on the premise of constant reinvention. The band has written more songs and toured more cities than most groups can ever imagine. Their tireless work ethic almost broke the group in the early 2010s, but a bold vision for a concept album and accompanying book breathed new life into the band. That project took years to bring together, but as of August 2020, it's finally complete and available for all who wish to lose themselves in Manticore's unique creation. On this episode of Inside Music, host James Shotwell chats with founding member Kristian Larsen about his time in metal. Kristian recounts the lessons he's learned along the way, as well as the night that led to Manticora's most ambitious project to date. He also speaks to the concept of creativity and what it takes to survive life in the unpredictable world of music. Manticora's new album, To Live To Kill To Live, is available now.

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

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.

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

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