Podcasts about Sofar Sounds

Stephen Sol is an indie musician based in Washington, D.C. His music blends classic rock, folk, and indie influences, drawing inspiration from the likes of Mac DeMarco, My Morning Jacket, and The Beatles.His latest single, Eternal Peace, a deeply introspective track that explores life, the beyond, and the serenity that awaits us all.Blending classic rock, folk, and contemporary indie influences, Sol delivers his signature soulful vocals and intricate guitar work, crafting a song that meditates on the unseen forces that guide us. The chorus—“The sound of nothing calls to me, the sound of eternal peace”—resonates as a soothing mantra, embracing the beauty of silence and the vast unknown. Through evocative lyrics like “Now I can breathe, life runs in me, my body feels vibrations, baby, and my spirit is free”, the track channels the essence of a spiritual awakening.“Eternal Peace is about the connection to something greater than ourselves—the timeless energy that binds us all,” says Sol. “I wanted to create a song that feels like a bridge between this world and the next, offering a sense of peace that never fades.”His musical journey began at 14, inspired by his grandfather "Boots," a fan of Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Lately, he's drawn inspiration from Zach Bryan's raw storytelling, especially with a personal connection—his cousin, Read Connolly, plays banjo and pedal steel in Bryan's band. Stephen's recent performance highlights include two sold-out headlining shows at Galactic Panther in August and October 2024. He's also played at SoFar Sounds shows alongside acts such as LB199X and Dreemy Alpha. Looking forward, Stephen is set to release a string of singles, including "Hum of Love," "Toxic," "Águila, "and "Eternal Peace," with his debut album released in 2025.Website stephensol.comwww.youtube.com/@StephenSolmusic

Nueva entrega de Música de Contrabando, semanario de actualidad musical (22/05/2025)Entrevistas:- Ruto Neón nos estrena ‘Pensando en la muerte' (grabado junto a Kike Suárez de Vera Fauna), y nos pone al tanto de su labor en @lorecordabamejor como creador de contenidos. - El supergrupo Gallopedro ( Klaus & kinski, Alexanderplatz, Los Ultimos Bañistas, Bigote Chino, Diecinueve...) nos estrena su ‘Momias de animales'; se presentan como banda, y nos despejan el futuro. Noticias: Bono (U2) estrena un EP y un documental, Stories of Surrender, en Appel TV, el 30 de mayo. The Kinks anuncian la tercera entrega de la antología The Journey, con la que celebran su 60 aniversario. Robbie Williams lanza su nuevo lp ‘Britpop' con un explosivo single junto al legendario guitarrista de Black Sabbath. Muere el rapero francés Werenoi. El guitarrista de Jane's Addiction, Dave Navarro, anuncia que la banda no volverá a tocar juntos tras el altercado con Perry Farrell. Foo Fighters despide a Josh Freese. Trump solicita una ‘gran investigación' sobre Bruce Springsteen por au apoyo a Kamala Harris. Sónar y Viña Rock se desmarcan del fondo de inversión israelí KKR. Novedades musicales: Paul Weller, Suede, Alan Sparhawk, Barbra Streisand/Paul McCartney, Steve Hackett, Stereolab, Paul Banks, Wolf Alice, DIIV , The Sophs, Winter, Folk Bitch Trio, Nation Og Language, Christina Rosenvinge, Soleá Morente, Galician Army ft Iván Ferreiro, Pamela Rodríguez, Green Bigfoots, Jorge Drexler/Conociendo Rusia, Carlos Vudú y El Clan Jukebox, The Sand, Parquesvr, Alberto & García/Quique González, Leikeli47, Sarria, Laufey, Yuno, Linda Mirada, Los Chivatos, Night Tapes, Finta, Hazlett, Lusillón, Ghouljaboy, La Chance.La agenda de conciertos.Antioxidantes (Osees), Valeria castro, Samuraï, Fox Fest ( Karlan, Tina X) , Julia Amor, Maki & María Artés, Alex Ferrán, Talí Fest (Eskorzo), Murcia 3 Culturas (Orquesta Andalusí de Tetuán), Sofar Sounds, O'Funkillo, Adiós Noviembre, Mäbu, Los Invaders, Noise Box, Depol, Homenaje a Pepe Risi, Javier Ojeda...

Ten years ago, recognising the narrow horizons of his sales job, Big Event Media founder Vincent Roazzi Jr started exploring New York City through the lens of a new camera, going on to take gig pictures for music events startup Sofar Sounds.   Accepting an offer to serve as photographer for a friend's project in Bhutan, Vincent found his chops, or his shots, on that eastern edge of the Himalayas. So much so that, returning to the States some 12 months later, he launched Big Event Media.   Talking from the company's headquarters in Austin, Texas, this episode sees Vincent detailing the modern world of professional photography, how he and his team shoot conference/trade show/live event pictures and videos beyond the reach of the madding iPhoners.   With questions from host James Dickson, Vincent discusses the DSLR generation, how camera phones mean everyone knows more about photography, and how understanding, and getting, the angles is the great separator.   An engaging interviewee, Vincent gives his take on creativity, providing for clients' social media alongside traditional picture/video wants, changes in the editing process, match cuts, turnaround times, meaningful content, Billy on the Street-style, and much more.      To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form.

Tré Ross returns to the podcast to talk about his recent collaboration with Sofar Sounds, being a father and more! Tré Insta: @finemaltross NAST Insta: @nastpodcast Recorded and Edited at NAST Studios www.naststudios.com

Send us a textIn conversation with Prarthana Sen and Vishruti Bindal, the founders of Neon Culture and driving forces behind the Deccan Alternative Music Conference (DAMC).Prarthana Sen and Vishruti Bindal bring a wealth of experience and passion to India's independent music landscape, making significant strides toward fostering a more inclusive and innovative industry. Prarthana, formerly with Sofar Sounds, played a pivotal role in building global communities and providing indie artists with an intimate, impactful platform to showcase their talent. As one of the founding members of Music Tech India—and notably the only woman in the founding team—she has championed innovation and equity in music tech and indie spaces alike.Vishruti, a multi-faceted music business professional has worked across audio engineering, music curation, artist management, education, and music supervision. She currently serves as an instructor at Berklee, teaching the Global Emerging Markets and Music Cities Policy module, and as Project Manager at Sound Diplomacy's Momentual. Vishruti led the Bengaluru Music City analysis in 2021, creating the city's only primary data source for music, and spearheaded the Music Cities European Exchange 2023 in collaboration with the EU Commission.In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of these two trailblazing women, the inception of Neon Culture, and their vision for DAMC. They share insights into their respective career trajectories, their dedication to community building and advocacy, and how they're shaping Neon Culture to amplify independent voices.Join us as we discuss the origins of DAMC, its transformative role in India's music industry, and what to expect from its second edition in Kochi this February 7th and 8th, 2025.For more details about DAMC, visit www.deccanalt.in. For any other query, please write into hello@lextalkmusic.com.This podcast is purely for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice. Kindly consult a legal practitioner for specific advice on legal issues/ disputes. © Sandhya Surendran, 2025. All rights reserved.

For our last episode of the season we go live to Australia to quiz Fin about his adventures down there... from Perth, via Brisbane and Byron Bay, to Sydney... Artwork by brandnewhistory.net. Edited by Tim Thornton. Thanks to the Sofar Sounds gang and all at Impressed Recordings. Original music appears courtesy R'COUP'D and Sony Music Publishing Germany. Fink's album Beauty In Your Wake is out now, and we're on tour in North America and Europe throughout 2025... check website for details... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://finkmusic.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rafe Offer is an entrepreneur and co-founder of global music start-up Sofar Sounds and his latest venture meeting better meetings – This and That. He has led international teams and innovation at some of the world's best known brands – as a Global Marketing Director of Coca-Cola, Director of Global Marketing at The Walt Disney … Read More Read More

In this episode of 5to9, I had a chat with Brandy Cerne, a brand strategist, community builder, and now the owner of a connections-led pousada in Brazil.Brandy started her career in New York, doing marketing for Shake Shack and SoFar Sounds, where she played an integral part in both brands' growth. After years immersed in the hustle of city life, Brandy found herself drawn to a different pace, which eventually led her to live in Brazil. She is now a freelance brand strategist for community-led startups, and is embarking on a new venture of opening a pousada, a Brazilian-style boutique inn focused on community and connection.We talked about her years at Shake Shack & Sofar, lessons in hospitality, self-employment, when you're ready for your next thing, when you need small changes vs big ones, piecing together a unique career, celebrating small wins, and more! This is Brandy Cerne for 5to9.

Nashville based folk-pop artist, Allison Leah has an innate gift for songwriting, coupling honest stories with ethereal melodies and accumulating over three million streams worldwide. Allison's vulnerable lyrics and soothing voice overlay organic folk pop production to create introspective singer/songwriter tunes. To listen to Allison Leah is to know her, and maybe even to get to know yourself a little better too. Her music has been featured on Spotify playlists such as “New from NYC: Folk”, Pandora's “Fresh Cuts”, “Today's Tunesmiths and Troubadours” as well as WFUV radio.Leah's captivating live show provides joy and self-reflection, connecting with audiences nationwide. Recent performances include the Black Bear Americana Music Festival, Tucson Folk Festival (where she was named runner-up in their songwriting competition), The Listening Room (Nashville), City Winery, and over 30 shows alongside Sofar Sounds. For our conversation, we dug deep into Stick Season - the third studio album from acclaimed American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, who also served as producer alongside Gabe Simon. It was released on October 14, 2022, by Mercury Records and Republic Records. Enjoy!

Join us for an engaging conversation with Dani Grant, Co-Founder and CEO of Jam.Dev, as we explore a wide range of startup ideas and business opportunities1) K-pop style factories for unicorn startup hires•  Target: Specialized roles like first growth marketer or dev evangelist•  Idea: Train people specifically for these high-demand positions•  Monetization: Startups pay premium for ready-to-go talent•  Key insight: Flips coding bootcamp model on its head2) Bounty program for dev evangelism•  Pre-hire solution for startups•  Deliverables: Docs, tutorials, starter repos, videos•  Workers: Junior devs worldwide•  Edge over Fiverr: Higher quality bar, specialized reviews3) Let millennials invest in VC funds•  Create a shadow LP for public access to top VC funds•  Target: 25-year-olds wanting to invest $100 in A16Z's fund•  Caveat: Likely won't work due to VC resistance•  Food for thought: What else do millennials want to invest in?4) "So Far Sounds" for X• Inspired by SoFar Sounds' successful model• Format: 3 short talks (comedy, science, etc.) in 60 mins• Key: High-quality, curated experiences• Insight: Events industry ripe for innovation5) Dani's advice for startup founders• Choose an idea you'll love for 10-20 years• Ensure it's fascinating enough to discuss constantly• Have a rough idea of the "idea maze" ahead• Consider how the business type will shape your lifestyle• Bonus insight: "Moats are dead. Brand is the only moat."Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)Get access: gregisenberg.com/30startupideas

Dan has known of Quincy Stallworth for years, especially for Quincy's job running SoFar Sounds concerts in Philadelphia since around 2018. Quincy sits down to talk about his musical upbringing in the Baptist churches of Southwest and North Philadelphia, his early bands, and how he always excelled at the "business" side of being in a group as much as the musical side. Quincy and many others were all abruptly terminated from SoFar last winter, but Quincy already has his next thing going: Mill Street Music, an intimate listening room over the bridge in Mount Holly, NJ. Dan and Quincy get into a lot: Bowie, cocaine albums, how to keep something from getting too big, the ups and downs of his SoFar journey, and how you'll always find yourself drawn to driven, creative people no matter what. Check out Mill Street Music's calendar, as well as Quincy's photography, and his podcast, Quince Questions. 

Ep 149: Sofar Sounds CEO Jim Lucchese joins Music Ally editor Joe Sparrow to talk about the current economics of live music and its impact on local, independent artists. Live music is a hard business at the best of times, but for smaller and emerging artists, it can be brutally tough. A good number of artists now get their start playing Sofar Sounds shows, so we ask Jim to explain what artists and people working in the local live industry are experiencing, and what are the main economic and infrastructure pressures on them at the moment. Joe also asks Jim what the solutions might be – at a local grassroots level, but also the responsibilty of bigger players in the live space. Sofar Sounds: https://www.sofarsounds.com ⁠Most bananas peeled and eaten in one minute⁠: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-bananas-peeled-and-eaten-in-one-minute ------

Here we have a bonus episode. We are with Ava Della Pietra. Ava Della Pietra, a 19-year-old singer/songwriter and former Broadway performer, has swiftly emerged as a standout talent in the pop music landscape, amassing over 3.2 million streams and 450K social media followers. With a diverse musical arsenal including piano, guitar, bass, violin, and ukulele, she's penned over 130 songs to date, showcasing a keen ability to connect with audiences on topics ranging from personal experiences to broader societal issues. Here, Ava will talk about her background growing up on Broadway and her impressive catchy track like "happy for you" exploring unrequited love. As she gears up for future releases and performances, her journey from Broadway stages to pop stardom continues to captivate audiences, promising even greater heights for this rising star. She just released her latest single and music video "Sick" and will be performing at Sofar Sounds in Boston on Saturday, March 30th. Ava is currently attending both Harvard studying Neuroscience and Berklee School of Music for Songwriting.

Jackson Rouse (Rouse as in house, not Rouse as in moose) is a singer/songwriter whose soaring vocals guide him through the dynamic landscape of the music industry. His latest single 'Wash My Hands' is an unforgettable power ballad that draws you in from the opening organ chord and then delivers a big, soulful, and choir-filled chorus to keep you hooked. In addition to amassing nearly 400k views on his cover of 'Surrender' by Natalie Taylor, Jackson is gearing up for his second headlining show and performing all over London in intimate gigs with Sofar Sounds. In today's episode, Jackson takes us through his journey of becoming a solo artist, honing his craft in songwriting and singing, and highlights how staying authentic is key for maintaining passion and appeal.

Lupe Dragons is a dynamic artist in the queer music scene known for her engaging presence and unique sound. She grew up in New Jersey with a Brazilian mom and an American dad, and her childhood was filled with a love for music and the arts. Lupe came out as LGBTQ at 16 and found her tribe in college, where she started meeting other musicians in the community. Her musical influences range from rock to R&B, and she incorporates elements of different genres in her music. Lupe's songwriting process usually starts with lyrics, and she finds inspiration from her own experiences and emotions. She aims to be authentic and true to herself in her music and performances. Her latest single, 'Cruise Control,' is a fun and catchy song about someone who challenges and excites her. Lupe values the visual aspect of her music and collaborates with talented directors for her music videos. She acknowledges the challenges of the music industry, including the oversaturation of the market and low streaming royalties. Lupe is constantly learning and adapting to social media trends to connect with her audience and grow her fanbase. In this conversation, Lupe Dragon discusses the dangers of buying followers and likes on social media, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and genuine engagement. She also shares her goals of playing at Sofar Sounds and improving her lead guitar skills. Lupe expresses her desire to become a better writer and storyteller and highlights the significance of balance and sustainability in pursuing a music career. She also mentions her upcoming shows and radio appearance. Subscribe on your favorite distributor so you never miss an episode. You can also click the bell icon to be notified when new episodes are available. The video podcasts are on YouTube and Spotify, and the audio podcast is available at all major distributors including: iTunes, iHeart Radio, GoodPods, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Podcasts and more. If you like us, please give our episodes a 5 star rating so more people will find them in the Algorithm. Please share with your friends and follow us on social media @leftofstr8 on Instagram and Threads and Tik Tok, @leftofstr8radio on Twitter (X), and Left of Str8 Show on Facebook. Go to our website at www.leftofstr8.com to listen to all shows, enter contests, write questions to the show for Scott or Guests, and if you want to be a guest or host on the network. You can support the show on our Patreon Page for as little as $3 a month, $5 a month, or $7 a month, to help cover show expenses and other costs. you can find us over at www.patreon.com/leftofstr8

Here we are with Lea Kraft. She has a very unique story to tell with her industry background. She did an internship at Atlantic Records in A&R. Then upon graduating college she landed a job in the Business Development department for Disney doing strategy for mergers and acquisitions. Afterwards, she landed a role at Spotify in the Artist Research department. However, one of her biggest patterns within the industry is helping and seeking out talent. She also does artist management and represents Tim Atlas who she found at a Sofar Sounds concert. She will be sharing her story, her educational experience, and pieces of advice that she has taken along her career journey.

Shoutout to the Bronx, NY and Florida's own R&B singer and songwriter Rubie Gemstone for coming on my show for an interview! Rubie discussed getting a shoutout on Sway In The Morning, her new Pressure EP, and being apart of the Sofar Sounds Crew. She talked about wanting to work with Erykah Badu, what she brings to R&B, and wanting to create her own gemstone jewelry line. She also got into relocating to Florida, what she will wear for her first awards show, and her upcoming show in New York. Stay tuned! Rubie Gemstone's new Pressure EP is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/pressure/1727913619. Follow Rubie Gemstone on Instagram and Twitter: @rubiegemstone Shoutout to L Nyce for connecting us! Follow L Nyce on Instagram and Twitter: @lnyce Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Rubie Gemstone on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu66vlM5xI8. 

Do you find yourself in a constant state of proving? Proving that you are a good enough leader, parent, partner, fill in the blank? Do you know what drives your need to prove to others and yourself? When does the need to prove you are good enough and worthy enough show up the most? At work, in your relationships with others, or maybe in your relationship with yourself?When you fall into a constant state of proving your worthiness and value, your unaddressed relational wounds fuel an excessive need for validation and recognition from those around you that exhausts and leaves you in an excessive loop of hustling, anxiety, and doubt. But when you commit to doing the work to understand your underlying motivations to constantly prove yourself, you can release these burdens and develop a more secure, confident approach to leadership, relationships, and conflict resolution in all areas of your life.Arielle ​Estoria (she/her) is a poet, author, actor, and model. Her motto, "Words not for the ears but for the soul" stems from her dedication to remind anyone who encounters her work that words are meant to be felt and experienced not just heard, with a specific heart in empowering, encouraging and making space for audiences of women to feel free and at home in their own bodies.Arielle has shared her work through custom spoken word pieces, workshops and themed keynote talks with companies such as Google, Sofar Sounds, Lululemon, Dressember, Tedx, the SKIMS campaign by Kim Kardashian and more. She has consecutively emceed annual conferences and has led various writing, embodiment and self-acceptance workshops in various settings ranging from students to professional development spaces.Listen to the full episode to hear:How Arielle has worked to cut ties with people pleasing and learned not to constantly explain herselfHow Arielle defines “secure proving” versus “insecure proving” in her lifeHow we can try so hard to prove ourselves that we forget the self we're trying to proveBalancing performance and authenticity online, and how social media makes it hard to show up as your full selfHow Arielle defines success for herself, outside of the linear path through life that she was taughtLearn more about Arielle Estoria:WebsiteInstagram: @arielleestoriaVagabonds and ZealotsWrite Bloody, Spill PrettyThe UnfoldingLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:Thicker Than Water: A Memoir, Kerry WashingtonCleo WadeSula, Toni MorrisonJamila WoodsMaddie ZahmReservation DogsOnly Murders in the Building

Jazmyn Hunter is the first-ever City Curator for Sofar Sounds, a movement that  creates intimate concerts with local artists in nontraditional settings, in 400 cities around the world.   After recently moving to Ft. Myers and falling love with the local music scene there, she's made it her personal mission to disprove the myth that Fort Myers is boring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first musical artist episode of the year is with Grace Sullivan aka Wish Queen, who just dropped her debut album 'Saturnalia' at the end of October and is now traveling out of state to further promote the album! The story behind what Saturnalia is and how she has strategically planned her actions to get the most out of her life based on her birth chart is something truly amazing. As fans of astrology and tarot ourselves, we ask a ton of questions as it relates to her personally, as an artist, and with an identical birth chart to Vince Vaughn. We also chat about Cleveland's Sofar Sounds events and for the first time ever (shockingly) we do some on-air tarot!Thank you, Wish Queen, for making our wishes come true today! Check out 'Saturnalia' on all streaming platforms now, and on Instagram to keep up to date with her latest!LinktreeSONGS PERFORMED:GrievancesMagicProphecyReturnPssst we now have a Patreon! Subscribe for $5 a month to get exclusive content this year! https://www.patreon.com/LoCLEGrownPlease support LG by following to get the latest episodes, leave us a review and/or 5-star rating, and following us on Instagram!linktr.ee/loclegrownPerformance mixed/ mastered by Jake Conder of The Room

Caleb grew up listening to gospel greats and his entire family all performed in the church choir. In his hometown, country living, tobacco and corn fields are prevalent and have become a part of Caleb's upbringing. After high school, Caleb earned a BS in music business from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. While there, he met his girlfriend, DeAndrea, who is an opera singer. In 2021, he and DeAndrea decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue music. Soon after arriving, he has performed in Kanye West's Sunday Service at the Colosseum and with Alicia Keys' choir at the Greek Theater and Sofar Sounds. Now, he teaches voice and keyboard at Isana Academies. Caleb loves soul food and cooking and, as he was growing up, he would say he wanted to be a "singing chef."

Stephen Budd  in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.record-producers.com/ Stephen Budd is a British music industry executive based in London. He is a director of artist and producer management company Stephen Budd Music Ltd, the OneFest Festival, the Africa Express project and is the co-founder of the NH7 Weekender festivals in India.  In June 2017 he completed his 3-year term as co-chairman of the MMF (Music Managers Forum). He is a co-executive producer of Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds' ‘Give A Home' global concert series. His current management roster includes the artists Dry The River and Nubiyan Twist, along with the record producers Rob Ellis, Tore Johansson, Valgeir Sigurdsson, Nick Zinner, Mike Hedges, and Arthur Verocai.

Caleb grew up listening to gospel greats and his entire family all performed in the church choir. In his hometown, country living, tobacco and corn fields are prevalent and have become a part of Caleb's upbringing. After high school, Caleb earned a BS in music business from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. While there, he met his girlfriend, DeAndrea, who is an opera singer. In 2021, he and DeAndrea decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue music. Soon after arriving, he has performed in Kanye West's Sunday Service at the Colosseum and with Alicia Keys' choir at the Greek Theater and Sofar Sounds. Now, he teaches voice and keyboard at Isana Academies. Caleb loves soul food and cooking and, as he was growing up, he would say he wanted to be a "singing chef."

Sophie Seng grew up in California studying jazz saxophone, classical piano, and voice. Now based in Austin, she's putting all these skills together on her new EP, Precipice. She'll debut the songs at Captain Quackenbush's on Menchaca this Friday, alongside a string trio to help bring the songs alive. Then she hits the road with Sofar Sounds for […] The post Sophie Seng: “Your Story” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Comedian Brittany Brave Has a Voice and Is NOT Afraid to Use it!  Brittany Brave is a NYC-via-Miami based comedian, actress, writer, producer and host who's been seen on TBS, MTV, Quibi, The Wendy Williams Show, SiriusXM and featured in The New York Times, ELLE, Ashton Kutcher's A-Plus, TimeOut New York, Entrepreneur Magazine and more. In 2021, Brave was named Best Comedian by the Miami New Times, in 2019, named Best New Comic at the NY Comedy Festival and Caroline's on Broadway and in 2017 an Emerging Talent by TBS Network. Brave recently won 92.9 The Point's Virtual Comedy Couch Competition and headlined Four Corners Comedy Festival in Durango, CO. She was also a featured comedic contributor in Jon Chattman's Moving Foreword, published alongside works by Darrell Hammond, Jerry Springer and more. Brave has quickly made a name for herself in the stand up comedy circuits in NYC and Miami, regularly opening for nationally touring headliners such as Jessica Kirson, Mark Normand, Judy Gold, Ilana Glazer, Jared Freid, Ricky Velez and more. She recently emceed Bitcoin 2022's Real Sound Money Festival, hosting for notable names such as Hannibal Burress, Jay Pharoah, Donnell Rawlings, Michael Rapaport and Jimmy O. Yang.  An experienced performer with more than 17 years of on-stage experience, Brave has studied at the world's premier comedy schools such as UCB, Second City, iO and The People's Improv Theater. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Dance Performance from the University of Florida in 2013 and regularly trains at The Actory in Miami, FL. Brittany also created Cat Call, (@wearecatcall) a platform for female events and conversation. The organization produces all-female content and events and has partnered with Sofar Sounds, Deep Eddy Vodka, Bumble, Sassclass and more. Brave is an active advocate for domestic violence awareness and gender equality and is a regular ambassador for 305 Fitness, Pepper, Spiral Financial, Ladybox Boutique, Satifsyer.com.  Connect with us on our website for more amazing conversations!  www.brettallanshow.com  Got some feedback? Let us know! openmicguest@gmail.com  Follow us on social media! IG https://www.instagram.com/brettallanshow/ FB https://www.facebook.com/thebrettallanshow/ Twitter https://twitter.com/brettallanshow Consider giving us a kind rating and review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1486122533?mt=2&ls=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We tell you about Walk Together Milwaukee. We explore some of the stereotypes around human trafficking. We learn about a group putting on surprise music shows around the city. Plus, tell you about a book of photographs from mid-century Milwaukee.

Originally published July 13th 2020In Episode 7 we talk to Rafe Offer, co-founder if Sofar Sounds. Things Mentioned:If you would like to submit a question to one of our 7 guests send it to nontraditionalcast@gmail.com in the form of a short audio voice memo or a written question.Great article on how colleges are planning to come back in the fall by the NYT.Did you know we have a newsletter? Sign up through our website at www.nontraditionalcast.comDo you have a questions for the hosts? Drop us a line. You can tweet us @traditionalpod or dm us on Instagram @none_traditional. If you want to be the first to know when a new episode arrives subscribe to the podcast and our newsletter at www.nontraditionalcast.com Co-Hosts: Anastasia Folorunso, Jenn MundiaProduced and Edited by: Anastasia FolorunsoTheme Music by EsabaluGraphics by Rowan Shalit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Online community consultants aren't unlike consultants for any other area of work. Some are ethical, smart, and talented, and some aren't. Consultants also don't often make great guests for the show because they view it as yet another lead generational funnel for them to shout generalities into. But hopefully an exception is this episode with community consultant Jenny Weigle. On it, we discuss how being humble is often at odds with how many consultants promote themselves, as they place a certain importance on appearing authoritative and revelatory, even if that isn't actually correct in the context of the history of this work. Can you even be a community consultant or an online community resource if you haven't taken a concept pioneered 30 years ago and thrown your logo on it? We also discuss: An update on past guest Tim McDonald's quest for a liver donor Self-promotion by community consultants Community professionals do roadshows, but are they ever invited to roadshows by other departments? Big Quotes When consultants and resources claim general concepts (3:57): “I've seen plenty of [community] consultants and resources pop up over my 25 years and throw a logo on something. The commitment curve, the activity ladder, the mountain of progression… how many different upward-facing shapes can we throw a logo on? I've seen a lot of that, and I've seen people claim something that has either been claimed decades ago or no one should be laying claim to.” -Patrick O'Keefe How much of the talk in community work is brand new? (6:01): “There are very few things that happen in our field today that make me pause and say, ‘Wow,' either to myself or out loud. When I'm putting out my materials and what I'm personally working on, I'm just doing what's top of mind and mainly it's influenced by what my clients need at the time.” -Jenny Weigle The danger AI poses to community creativity (15:19): “[With ChatGPT and similar AI tools,] I'm worried about elements of communities where creativity is usually needed. An easy example is the writing of content, the writing of posts, the writing of conversations, and how those things start. I'm worried about everyone sounding the same. I'm worried about everyone getting the same prompts. I'm worried about everyone rewriting their posts using the same tool that learns on the same data set, and will all move them closer to the same center. Ultimately, that's the death of community.” -Patrick O'Keefe Why community pros should read hospitality books (26:05): “There were so many things [that community builders can learn from the hospitality industry]. I was in awe as I turned each page of Danny Meyer's book because he paid so much attention to wanting to know his customer's preferences, their likes, dislikes, what was relevant going on in their lives at the moment, what would bring them in the door, and what would keep them from coming. These are all things that community managers are concerned about with their online communities, as well.” -Jenny Weigle About Jenny Weigle Jenny Weigle has been creating, executing, and reviewing strategies for online communities for more than 10 years. She's worked with more than 100 brands on various aspects of their community strategy and implementations, including launch, migration, programming, and planning. These brands include, Airbnb, Google, HP, Intuit, Pinterest, REI, Samsung, Sephora, Splunk, Stubhub, and Visa. When she's not geeking out on community strategy, Jenny spends time in Los Angeles with her partner, John, and stepdaughter. In her personal life, she is a proud member of a number of communities, including Southern California Gator Club, Spiritual Sisters of Los Angeles (which she founded), Oak Park LA (for CrossFit), Sofar Sounds, and D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. Related Links Jenny's website Tim McDonald on Community Signal Good news from Tim! TimsLiver.com Jenny's Substack The Hospitality Books That Made Me a Better Community Professional by Jenny Danny Meyer's book, Setting the Table TV shows that deal with hospitality and customer service: Hotel Impossible, Bar Rescue, Kitchen Nightmares, and The Profit The 2-Hour Cocktail Party by Nick Gray Be Our Guest by The Disney Institute with Theodore Kinni Jenny's Community Roadshow template Jenny on LinkedIn Transcript View transcript on our website Your Thoughts If you have any thoughts on this episode that you'd like to share, please leave me a comment or send me an email. If you enjoy the show, we would be so grateful if you spread the word and supported Community Signal on Patreon.

In April of 2020, singer-songwriter Stephanie James and I discussed her (at the time) recent move from Boston to Los Angeles. Now, she's calling Beantown home once more and there's been a lot learned along the way.   In this episode, Stephanie and I reunite to talk about her experiences on the West Coast—the people, the places and of course, the music. She talks about some of her favorite spots to catch shows or just grab a slice of pizza. We look at the life lessons her time in LA taught her and how she's grown as an artist.   Stephanie dives into life in Boston and the people she's happiest to be around. Of course, she's been playing lots of shows, including some with Sofar Sounds, and we talk about the venues she's been a part of as well as changes to the city's musical world. We also discuss her recent single releases, “I Could Use a Laugh” and “Just Like Me.” Both come from some tough experiences, but you may be surprised to learn just who they're about. I know I was.   Opening the show is an excerpt from “I Could Use a Laugh” and “Just Like Me” closes out the interview. There's lots more in store, so be sure to check out her site and socials for all the details.

Jodie Knight is a songwriter, vocalist and producer from Glasgow, Scotland now based in London. Her music draws influences from artists such as Chelsea Cutler, Ben Howard, and Holly Humberstone - very lyrically driven songs with strong, emotional melodies. In 2018 she opened for Rick Astley on 2 nights of his UK tour, and in 2022 she opened for the Scotland V Argentina game at Murrayfield Stadium (67,000). She has supported Texas in Quaglino's in London, played a sold out Sofar Sounds in The Ministry & performed at the infamous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Bar in 2023. In 2021 she graduated from Sir Paul McCartney's performing arts university LIPA, with a first class honours degree in songwriting & production and since then has used her skills to work with producers and writers from all over the world. “Jodie Knight is an expert at whether it's her own sad girl kind of pop, or whether she's supplying a vocal feature on a huge, huge dance banger. She has proven time and time again how versatile her voice is and I reckon in a couple of years time she's going to be one of BBC Introducing's major new success stories.” - Phoebe & Shereen, BBC Introducing Scotland.

My guest today is Courtney Govan, a singer, songwriter, and digital content creator. She gives us the rundown on what it takes to be an independent artist in the music industry and what happens when you have a viral moment online. Check Out:   Follow Courtney Govan -  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kG6IPsHwVJ1fR3txhSpKq Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/courtney-govan/1135860423 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@courtneygovan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneygovan/ Sofar Sounds - https://www.sofarsounds.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow Jobology Website: https://www.jobologypodcast.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jobologypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobologypodcast/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jobologypodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/jobologypodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JobologyPodcast  T-Shirt: Venice Pizza House (https://www.venicepizzahouse.com/) “Make Good Choices” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobologypodcast/support

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek sits down with author Aaron Cohen to talk about his experience co-writing jazz legend Ramsey Lewis' memoir. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to talk about Goodman Theater's new production of ANTONIO'S SONG/I WAS DREAMING OF A SON. And later in the show, Gary checks in with the executive director of the Jazz Institute of Chicago to hear how life after the pandemic is coming along and learn more about a prestigious award that's being given to WDCB's own Al Carter Bey. Plus, a segment on something called SoFar Sounds.

Krissy and Lauren chat about Lauren's role at BIN as our Certified Nutrition Specialist and Licenced Dietitian Specialist. They talk about the Thrive program, Lauren's education, rowing, CrossFit, hiking safety, Sofar Sounds, hair and more.

In this episode 'How Sofar Sounds Is Reinventing the Live Music Experience for You and Your Fans', we sit down and speak with Shane Tobin VP of Partnerships at Sofar Sounds. ****** Use code MUBUTV10 to get 10% off of your order with the Music Business Registry here

Jéan P The MC performs in front of a sold out audience at Mission Coffee Co. in Columbus, Ohio. Presented by Sofar Sounds, the show also featured artists Demi Da Creator and Heather Evans. A great night of music, fun and an intimate performance.Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok http://www.jeanpthemc.comDemi Da Creator: https://www.flowcode.com/page/demidacreatorHeather Evans: https://www.heatherevansmusic.com/

Whew... truly magic on episode #316! We welcomed the very talented PG native, Singer & Songwriter, Mikiah. She shared with us her musical journey, writing inspirations, and how she's overcome expectations while growing an independent creative. Mikiah also shared 3 HITS from her sophomore album “Dahlia” which is available on all streaming platforms! This album fit right into the Soul Conversations style combining nostalgic and refreshing melodies of Funk, R&B, and Indie sounds. To honor our guest, RWEONTHEAIR?! played some vinyl hand-picked selections (curated by Mikiah of course) of other notable Songstresses like Donna Summer, Roberta Flack & Minnie Ripperton. DJ SereniT led an amazing artist interview all while Derrick helped us lead a smooth ticket giveaway to Mikiah's upcoming show at Twin Valley Distillers - Saturday, March 25th 8-11pm! Check out Mikiahs bio and the show tracklist below: Artist BioInstagram: @Mikiah__ | Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mikiahMikiah is a singer and Songwriter from Washington, DC. She's a graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Arts and has a B.A in Music Business. The singer has recently released her sophomore album titled Dahlia, which combines nostalgic and refreshing melodies consisting of Funk, R&B, and Indie sounds. Mikiah continues to perform independently at nightclub venues, day parties, universities, music halls and special events throughout the country; Along with being affiliated with Sofar Sounds and music agencies in the DC location. Now, let's check out this tracklist:Derrick Weston Brown CD (DJ) Set (Still updating!): Anthony Valadez Vibrations Audio / Visual: Sounds Inspired by all Things Visual Record Breakin Music 08:00 PMJeff Bradshaw, N'Dambi Miss Celie's Blues (Sister) Bone Deep UMG - Hidden Beach Records 08:04 PMJill Scott Slowly Surely Experience: Jill Scott 826+ UMG - Hidden Beach Records 08:06 PMA Tribe Called Quest Find a Way The Anthology Jive 08:09 PMBeady Belle Moja jedyna (interlude) Cewbeagappic Universal Music Ireland Ltd. 08:10 PMBeady Belle One and only Cewbeagappic Universal Music 08:11 PMLiquid Spirits Let Love Run These Streets Let Love Run These Streets Outlaw Records 08:19 PMMadison McFerrin (Please Don't) Leave Me Now (Please Don't) Leave Me Now MERLIN - MADMCFERRIN MUSIC 08:28 PMMndsgn Hope You're Doin' Better Rare Pleasure Stones Throw Records 08:31 PMKarasi Dope Love Ms. Rasi If You Nasty 08:42 PMAFTA-1 The Facts Aftathoughts Vol.1 AFTATHOUGHTS 08:43 PMExpressMoney Circulate Freestyle Circulate Freestyle 1852105 Records DK 08:44 PMVinyl Records Selections Curated by Mikiah + RWEONTHEAIR?! Minnie Ripperton I'm A Woman Stay In Love/Minnie Parlophone Catalogue 08:46 PMAnita Baker Sweet Love Rapture Rhino Atlantic 08:50 PMCheryl Lynn If This World Were Mine (Album Version) The Masters Series: Slow Soul Vol.2 Sony Music Entertainment 08:54 PMDonna Summer Try Me, I Know We Can Make It UMG - Island Mercury 08:59 PMDonna Summer Love To Love You Baby Live And More UMG - Island Def Jam 08:59 PMMikiah Soul Tied Dahlia Mitch Music 09:09 PM | https://linktr.ee/mikiahZo! I Can't Help It / Access Granted Zo! Presents...Passion & Definition Chapter 3hree, Verse 5ive Music 09:12 PMMikiah Sweet Love Dahlia Mitch Music 09:16 PM | https://linktr.ee/mikiahMikiah Cookies and Cream Dahlia Mitch Music 09:25 PM | https://linktr.ee/mikiahMtume Juicy Fruit The Masters Series: Mellow Groove Sony Music Entertainment 09:28 PMErykah Badu, Queen Latifah, Angie Stone, Bahamadia Love Of My Life Worldwide Worldwide Underground UMG - Motown (Kedar) 09:35 PMMtume Love Lock The Essential Mtume SME - Legacy Recordings 09:47 PMTiffany DJ Set (Still updating!) The Wailers Get Up, Stand Up Les 50 Plus Belles Chansons Universal Music 09:48 PMOsunlade, Erro Everything in Its Right Place BBE 15 - 15 Years of Real Music for Real People - Compiled and Mixed by Chris Read ORCHARD - BBE Music 09:56 PM

We are live from Berklee College of Music. This week's guest, and season 3 opener, is Jim Lucchese, the CEO of Sofar Sounds. Prior, Jim was the CEO of The Echo Nest, which was acquired by Spotify in 2014. That technology and team went on to develop tools like Spotify's algorithmic playlists. Jim was also very involved in creating Spotify for Artists. Today, Jim is focused on continuing to grow Sofar  around the world. You're going to be inspired by this conversation and love Jim's passion for what he does. Don't miss the student questions at the end of the episode!

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Wisdom Of Hobbits by Matthew Distefano published by Quoir. The book will release March 14, 2023  In this episode we chat with Arielle Estoria Born and raised in foggy Northern California and now residing in Los Angeles CA, Arielle ​Estoria (she/her) is a Poet, Author and Actor. Her motto, "Words not for the ears but for the soul" stems from her dedication to remind anyone who encounters her and her work that words are meant to be felt and experienced not just heard. With a specific heart in empowering, encouraging and making space for audiences of women to feel at home in their own bodies.  Arielle has shared her work through custom spoken word pieces, workshops and themed keynote talks with companies such as Google, Sofar Sounds, Lululemon, Dressember, Tedx, the SKIMS campaign by Kim Kardashian and more. She has consecutively emceed annual conferences and has led various writing, embodiment and self-acceptance workshops in various settings ranging from students to professional development spaces. Arielle's latest book The Unfolding: An Invitation To Come Home To Yourself was released on March 7, 2023 You can connect with Arielle on: Facebook     Twitter     Instagram     TikTok     YouTube You can find all things Arielle Estoria related on her website Check out one of the movie shorts Arielle is in on Youtube You can purchase Arielle's latest book The Unfolding on Amazon.com You can purchase Hearts Ablaze at Amazon.com You can connect with This Is Not Church on: Facebook     Instagram      Twitter     TikTok     YouTube Also check out our Linktree for all things This Is Not Church related Please like and follow our Quoircast Partners: Heretic Happy Hour     Messy Spirituality     Apostates Anonymous  Ideas Digest     The New Evangelicals     Snarky Faith Podcast     Wild Olive Each episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!

On this episode, Nick O'Brien talks with Sofar Milwaukee Local Lead & Var Gallery Stage Manager, Sam Brunelli! Sam talks us through his roles with the Sofar sound concert series, the sound environment Var Gallery, as well being the keyboardist in the band Wire & Nail. Tune in to explore the music industry from Sam's perspective as well as the resources he is a part of that are fully available to all kinds of artists.Find more about Sofar Sounds at:https://www.sofarsounds.com/cities/milwaukeeCheck out more about TMV Podcast at www.themusiciansventure.com, @themusiciansventure on Facebook and Instagram, and @MusicianVenture on Twitter.

The D.C. Love Kit — our week of episodes devoted to love in the District — would not be complete without some solid date ideas. We're joined by Clockout DC's Jade Womack to walk us through a ton of romantic and not-so-romantic options.  One of those includes tickets to Sofar Sounds, and City Cast listeners can get a discount of 10% off with code CITYCASTDC. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We're also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. And we'd love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Rafe Offer of Sofar Sounds, a global music community that connects artists and audiences through live music. Discover how Sofar Sounds has transformed the live music scene, and learn about its impact on both emerging and established artists. From the early days of secret shows in London living rooms, to its current global network of intimate events in over 400 cities worldwide, Rafe uncovers the organic word of mouth demand for their events. Make sure to check out Sofar Sounds at: https://www.sofarsounds.com/   Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle   Staying hydrated is key to a fluent workflow. That's why I trust Waiakea as the exclusive water of Starting Small. Taking a sip of its pure, clean tastes in between work sessions, keeps me focused and energized on tasks ahead. Waiakea is the first Hawaiian volcanic water and triple bottom line premium water of its kind, adapting an unparalleled platform of healthy, sustainable, and ethical attributes and initiatives. Make sure to check them out at: https://waiakea.com/

Listen to this episode to hear: • How to move from creating for others vs. from an authentic place • Deconstructing our faith • How to trust yourself • Why the creative process is a spiritual journey • Sneak peek into Arielle's new book “The Unfolding” This episode is presented by Breverie. An app that helps you own your power and create your impact. Get 2 months free by using code YELLOWCO. Learn more and download the Breverie App here. ABOUT ARIELLE: Arielle ​Estoria (R-E-L) (EH-STORY-UH) ​is a Spoken Word Poet, gifted Writer and Author, captivating and authentic Emcee, Speaker, Model and Actor. Passionately claims that she is in the business of pulling on heartstrings, her motto, "Words not for the ears but for the soul" stems from her dedication to remind anyone who encounters her and her work that words are meant to be felt and experienced and not just heard. (Which just means you may or may not cry by the end of your time with her.) Arielle also has a very specific heart in empowering, encouraging and making space for audiences of women to feel at home in their own bodies. Arielle has shared her work through custom spoken word pieces, workshops and themed keynote talks with companies such as Google, Sofar Sounds, Lululemon, Dressember, Tedx, the SKIMS campaign by Kim Kardashian and more. Arielle's first EP, a collection of music and poetry called “Symphony of a Lioness” and her single “Magic (In Your Bones)” are available on iTunes or Apple Music. She is Co-author of two collections of poetry: Vagabonds and Zealots (2014) and Write Bloody Spill Pretty (2017) which can both be found on Amazon.com. Pre-order her new book “The Unfolding” wherever you buy your books here. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love to hear what you think in an iTunes review! ARIELLE'S BOOK • ARIELLE'S WEBSITE • ARIELLE'S IGFollow, subscribe and leave us a review! Find out more about Yellow Co.'s community of women creaeting meaningful work: yellowco.co | @yellowco.co • Connect with Joanna at joannawaterfall.com and on IG @joannawaterfall :) Music Written by Jonny Pickett (check out his music on spotify) Thanks for listening!

In today's episode, Izzy catches up with Sam Sumpter, the founder of the blog and author of the book of the same name, Bands do BK, which both serve as a guide to Brooklyn by local bands. Izzy and Sam discuss their favorite live music-related memories, the beauty of getting immersed in local scenes, and how music can help us find community in a city as isolating and fast-moving as New York.  ✨ MORE ABOUT SAM SUMPTER ✨Sam Sumpter is a writer, radio broadcaster, and music manager. She is the founder of the blog  Bands do BK and also hosts her own radio shows with Radio Free Brooklyn and Sofar Sounds. She recently published a book called Bands Do BK: A Guide to Brooklyn By Bands, For Everyone, which is a combination of interviews, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and recommendations on places to visit from local bands she's interviewed over a period of six years. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH SAM SUMPTER ✨Bands do BK Site: https://bandsdobrooklyn.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bandsdobk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BandsDoBKSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ajeWFnpxQppgPxP4PC7vj?si=146938a096e84bbf✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgWebsite: https://izzyshutup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: https://twitter.com/missannthropei 

Today's guest is booking agent, entrepreneur, author, and habit coach Esther Calloway. Currently Esther is an Artist Booking Operations Manager for Sofar Sounds as well as the founder of her own booking and talent-buying agency E. Calloway Management. She's an active member of the Recording Academy Texas Chapter and a business leader in the Dallas area. We chat about what makes a brand and artist a match, routing a successful tour, running your music career like a business, and how to build better habits. In this episode we'll dig in on... Music talent buying for events and festivals Data that helps independent artists book more shows Building your local presence Touring best practices Working for Sofar Sounds The importance of tracking your ticket sales Being prepared for your opportunities The importance of an accountability partner Habit building What to have on your merch table Mentioned in the Episode: https://amzn.to/3DXtKby ("The 61 Day Challenge to Better Habits") by Esther Calloway https://amzn.to/3r7Un5Y ("Atomic Habits") by James Clear Travis' Intro: Sprint Goal Challenge Learn More About Esther Calloway and SOFAR Sounds... Website: https://www.ecallowaymanagement.com/ (https://www.ecallowaymanagement.com/) Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-calloway-55447495 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-calloway-55447495) SOFAR Sounds: https://www.sofarsounds.com/ (https://www.sofarsounds.com/) Apply to Play a SOFAR Show - https://www.sofarsounds.com/about/artists (HERE) Our Sponsors: Sign Up for Complete Producer Network https://www.completeproducer.net/share/z_LJhc8M_GtKZ1OX?utm_source=manual (HERE)! Get on the Waitlist for The Beats Accelerator Process https://knowledge.completeproducer.pro/bapwaitlist (HERE)! Get on the Waitlist for The Mix Accelerator Process http://mixaccelerator.com/ (HERE)! Progressions Links: Support Progressions on https://www.patreon.com/progressionspod (Patreon)! Sign up for the https://mailchi.mp/87a95bbfe666/progressionspod (Progressions Mailing List) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProgressionsPod/ (https://www.facebook.com/ProgressionsPod/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod (https://twitter.com/progressionspod) Learn more about Travis: https://www.travisference.com/ (https://www.travisference.com/) Affiliate Links: https://soundflow.org/invite?fpr=progressions (Soundflow) - Speed up your workflow! https://kit.co/travisference/gear-i-can-t-live-without (Gear I Can't Live Without!) https://kit.co/travisference/progressions-recommended-reading (Recommended Reading) https://kit.co/travisference/progressions-podcast-setup (Check out the Progressions Podcast Setup) https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=travis-ference (Riverside.fm) - Video Interview Platform Captivate.fm - Start your own Podcast! Credits: Guest: Esther Calloway Host: Travis Ference Editor: https://linktr.ee/djempirical (Stephen Boyd) Theme Music: inter.ference

In this episode, Rick speaks with Sofarsounds CEO Jim Lucchese. Sofar has helped thousands of Indie Artist Tour The World. Many Sofar Artists have gone on the win Grammys. You are going to LOVE this conversation. www.sofarsounds.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/music-industry-blueprint/message

WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks to Tori Hughes from Sofar Sounds about the ‘secret concerts' popping up all over the city. For more info, visit: https://www.sofarsounds.com/cities/chicago.

There's never been more ways for artists to tap directly into their fan bases than present day. However, actually understanding those same audiences hasn't scaled at the same rate with the times. My guest on Trapital this week, Denisha Kuhlor, is out to solve that pain point with her new music tech startup, Stan.Denisha's company wants to take a more scientific approach to understanding and growing an artist's fanbase — from the casuals to the “stans.” Strengthening the artist-fan relationship will create better fan experiences, or as Denisha calls them, “moments of magic.” One way to create that magic is through live performance, but not necessarily at music festivals, argues Denisha. She thinks artists are mistakenly prioritizing quantitative metrics (attendance and performance-fee sizes) rather than the qualitative. While this might provide a short-term boost, it hurts in the long term since artists aren't connecting with the “stans” that are paying to see them and them only.   Denisha has observed this effect among Africa-based artists. The continent has produced a number of new stars, who generally “cut their teeth” performing at smaller, but more intimate venues like a club or even a wedding. Denisha has more insights into the rise of Africa's music scene, the state of touring, and more. Here's all our talking points in this episode:[2:44] The Downside Of Performing At Music Festivals[8:52] Followers Aren't Your Fans[12:51] African Artists Model The Way For Growing A Fanbase[14:11] Benefits Of Instant Feedback Loops When Performing[16:47] Cardi B's Unique Approach To Touring[21:28] Deeper Message In Kendrick Lamar's Partnership With Cash App [26:52] What's The Future Of African Music?[28:07] TikTok's Influence In Africa's Music Scene[31:42] Differences Between Performing In US Vs. Africa [33:55] 'Elasticity” Of An Artist Like Future[38:41] Denisha's Start-Up Stan Is Reimagining Fan-Artist Relationship[40:19] How An Artist Can Leverage StanListen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuests: Denisha Kuhlor, @denishakuhlor Enjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapital Trapital is home for the business of hip-hop. Gain the latest insights from hip-hop's biggest players by reading Trapital's free weekly memo. Transcription[00:00:00] Denisha Kuhlor: I really think that music coming out of the continent in a lot of ways, it really does like describe like the tastemaker culture. I always hear the songs first in Ghana. I learned about I'm A Piano in Ghana, even Peru, I was in Ghana back in August. And that's when I first heard the song. Like, I think because of the just diaspora nature, right? So people like myself or other first or second-gen folks going home and saying like, oh, wow, like this is the next big thing out here and kind of taking it back allows for that to happen. [00:00:31] Dan Runcie:  Hey, welcome to the Trapital podcast. I'm your host and the founder of Trapital, Dan Runcie. This podcast is your place to gain insights from executives in music, media, entertainment, and more who are taking hip-hop culture to the next level. [00:00:58] Dan Runcie: Today's episode is all about fans, specifically as it relates to music festivals because the people that see you perform at music festivals are not necessarily the same people that see you perform when you're on a tour. And on this episode, I was joined by Denisha Kuhlor, who is the founder and CEO of Stan, a company that focuses specifically on helping artists make better decisions based on their fan engagement.[00:01:24] Dan Runcie: And we talked all about what it's like for artists that focus on music festivals and while music festivals can be a great way to reach new people and a great way to get a good check, especially if you're a headliner performing at one of the big ones, it doesn't replace the things that don't scale and doing the hard work of building a fan base, and going out there, and meeting the people that actually want to see your music and see you in person.[00:01:50] Dan Runcie: So we talk about that. We talk about some of the current trends in the trade-offs and what Denisha is currently seeing, specifically in Africa with artists like Burna Boy, and Wizkid, and Davido and others that have really made the most of the constraints that they've had, but how it actually helped improve their careers as well.[00:02:08] Dan Runcie: We also talked about the music investment landscape, specifically in Africa, some of the opportunities there, some of the differences as it relates to music streaming. And then we chat a little bit more about Stan and what Denisha is building towards. This is a really fun combo. I hope you enjoy it. Here's my chat with Denisha.[00:02:26] Dan Runcie: All right. Today we're joined by Denisha Kuhlor, who is the founder and CEO of Stan. And Denisha, you recently wrote an awesome guest piece in Trapital about the downside of music festivals. So why did you write this piece? Let's talk about it. [00:02:44] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah. So it's been something that's been in my mind for a long time. I think even on the consumer side, I've changed, I guess, how I patronize music and seeing artists and really just wanted to talk about like, how that impacts my relationship with the artists. I think we've been really conditioned and excited as consumers to attend festivals that optimize for seeing as many artists as possible.[00:03:09] Denisha Kuhlor: But what I think about some of my favorite music moments, frankly, they weren't at a festival, always a show that the artists headlined themselves. And so when I think about the impact and the touring coming, kind of coming back, you know, since restrictions, because of COVID, I think it was really important to explore from both an artist and somewhat a fan perspective.[00:03:28] Dan Runcie: Yeah. One of the things, I think, you highlight as well, especially on the artist's perspective too, we could easily get caught up in the allure of festivals. People always want to see who's headlining Coachella and what does it mean. And there's not going to be as much of a headlining or newsworthy thing if you're doing your own festival, but in a lot of ways, that's where you really meet your fans everywhere. And in a lot of ways, that makes much more of a difference in the long term even if the initial check size isn't as big, which you called out. [00:04:01] Denisha Kuhlor: Exactly. And in a weird way, festivals have almost become like very industry, I guess, and everything leading up to the festival, right? The politics behind being picked, where your name is on the flyer and, and what that represents. And while they're all great, I guess, points that can help an artist in the right direction, I think there's other ways to do it that maybe don't initially come with some of that fanfare. I totally agree. [00:04:25] Dan Runcie: So what are some of those ways? [00:04:27] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah. So I really, to, I guess, put a tech or venture lens on it, but the great essay of like, doing things that don't scale, right? Like, I think so often as an artist or as an aspiring artist, it's really easy to look up to the really big things. Like you said, those are the things that are newsworthy, those are the things that are covered, and that people like see as amazing. But I, I think that artists right now have like a really unique ability to just play around, right, and play around with what that means. So I think a lot about Burna Boy's interview in Billboard recently. And even though he just like headline MSG, is the first Nigerian act to do that, and has been breaking a ton of records. Like, he just kind of was like, the next big thing for me is touring in like, avant-garde venues or venues that you typically wouldn't.[00:05:11] Denisha Kuhlor: And while he's a big star, that's something that's really feasible for small artists as well, right? You know, venues, venues and tradition. And that's why I love what, like Sofar Sounds are, is doing or other platforms. But I think so often it's easy to have like a uniform idea of what a tour looks like, or even what connecting with your fans looks like.[00:05:31] Denisha Kuhlor: And I think sometimes just bringing together, like, even 20 or 25 people that want to see you, that are willing to take their time. And like this world of an attention deficit, like someone giving an hour or two hours of your time just to appreciate your art is really amazing. And I think that artists are so used, like, just sold out a thousand, a thousand seats or 2000 or 3000. The quantitative numbers kind of don't allow them to connect on a qualitative level. [00:05:57] Dan Runcie: Right. And everyone has to start somewhere. But I feel like in this era where there's so much instant gratification, people don't always want to go through the steps of shooting in the gym or any of that to get to that point.[00:06:09] Dan Runcie: And I think part of what makes it tough, even if they're willing to do it, sometimes the optics can be a bit scary just because of how things are set up. I think one of the things that you mentioned in the piece and we were talking about afterward is just how, if an artist gets booked on a festival, everyone may not necessarily be there to see them, even the people that are standing there, but there's this optic of look at me, performing in front of these 8,000 people that are immediately in front of me, right? But if they go and do their own show and they can't sell a thousand tickets, or if they have one of those things where they're performing and you could see so much space in between the people that are standing in the audience, then there's a bit of a vanity piece where it's like, are you comfortable with that even though, you know, that that's how you build a fan base. [00:06:57] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah. Yeah. So true. You know, as we were talking about that point, I thought a lot deeper about it, and a dynamic, I think, that's also really important is almost like how social media accessibility also plays from a peer perspective.[00:07:12] Denisha Kuhlor: And so these artists, while you can be a smaller, newer, upcoming artist, you can, I guess, be or feel like your peers with artists that are way larger than you just for proximity to that artist. And as a result, you almost kind of feel, like, embarrassed, if you will. It's like a freshman hanging out with a senior, right?[00:07:31] Denisha Kuhlor: They're going to do senior things, whether it's going to prom or what, like whatever, but there's, like, really levels and social media. And I guess just other mediums have kind of taken away some of those levels. And as a result, like Issa Rae's quote, people are so busy, like, networking that they're not networking across. And as a result who or what they compare themselves to creates a false sense of reality when it comes time for their own careers. [00:07:54] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I think that if you're on that stage, you think, okay. Yeah, I'm here, but you're really not. There's a huge difference. And as we both know, festivals get sold by the headliners, and yeah, the further, the smaller your font size is, for better or worse, the more interchangeable you actually are. And I think an instance of this, I know I've written about this recently, was looking at Coi Leray. And a lot of people had made a bit of noise about where things looked like from her perspective and her numbers because she had so many things that were coincides in her favor, in terms of being signed a Republic, she had songs with Nicki and Lil Durk. She performed on Fallon, BET awards. Benzino's daughter, over 6 million Instagram followers, but when it came time to sell her album, we're talking 11,500 units, which is around, I mean, less than 20 million streams in a week, which isn't that much.[00:08:52] Dan Runcie: There's plenty of other legacy albums that get more than that. And then they recently announced her tour and she's doing a mix of festivals and tour stops, but her tour stops, they're cities with less than 500 capacity venues. And I don't think it's just her necessarily. I think this applies to a lot of people, but it's just such a big difference where, okay, your followers are not necessarily your fans. And I think the distinction between touring and doing, you know, festivals highlights that more than anything. [00:09:24] Denisha Kuhlor: I think she's been a really interesting one to watch if only for all the things you mentioned. She's a great example of kind of a new artist these days and it begs the question, like, if attention at all, even really equals any type of conversion to, like, true patronage. And something I find is that like in a digitally native generation, they don't view attention, or maybe even we, like, we don't necessarily view attention in a positive or negative sentiment. Just because in a way you're willing to give your attention to something doesn't mean in any way it's potentially in your favor when the time comes that that attention will convert to something really tangible.[00:10:04] Denisha Kuhlor: But I also in, you know, in her case being signed, you know, being signed to Republic, I think it continues to, like, push that conversation of what A&R should look like now. You know, reading a lot about how A&R has evolved and having conversations with people in the industry. I think before or, or now it's evolved, right, to, like, leveraging data, right? And so many people talk about data. You can, of course, leverage data to find these up-and-coming artists, but then once you do or decide that you want to invest in this artist and work with this artist, what do those conversations kind of look like early to promote that strategy and kind of sometimes force the artists to, to go slow before they can go fast.[00:10:41] Denisha Kuhlor: I mean, we've all seen documentaries of artists from decades ago and kind of all the pre-work they did before even being pushed to being allowed to release a single or being allowed to perform a song. And that looks very different now. It almost seems like things are backwards, but not in a reverse engineer backwards. It's more just like, this happened and so now let's capitalize on that. And I think that we're kind of seeing some of the negative effects of premature success if you will. [00:11:08] Dan Runcie: Yeah, for sure. I think that, on a more recent level, I think about Olivia Rodrigo here in the US, everyone saw how big Sour was and they were like, oh, well, you could go tour arenas now.[00:11:20] Dan Runcie: And it sounds like her and her team talked about it. They're like, no, we're going to stick to the halls that we have. And it looks like she's performing in venues that have, you know, roughly several thousand, you know, capacity. At least that's what I saw here when she came through in San Francisco. And I think she may have done like Radio City or some of the others I would have to check, but I feel like that makes sense. You know, just given that, but I think this dynamic is even more pronounced in Africa, which a lot of the artists, which have recently become superstars there as well. And you talked a lot about that in the piece and Burna Boy, who I think is a great case study on this. [00:11:55] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I've, one, just loved the music coming out of the continent. And two, I think it's really fascinating in the way artists have to position their careers to really succeed both in the continent and on a global scale. You know, part of it in a way probably comes from socioeconomic factors and then as well as just having like really migrant diasporas.[00:12:16] Denisha Kuhlor: But because of that, artists are like really, I think, forced to prioritize performing in the beginning. And when you look at the audience, right, it is kind of those things that don't scale. It's the weddings, it's the really small club performances, it's the open mics, like things that used to be very common for artists everywhere.[00:12:37] Denisha Kuhlor: But seems like, has kind of, kind of slowed down. And so as a result, I think, without having an A&R, they kind of do their own a A&R, right? You've heard stories of artists who would come to a country once and like nobody came to see them. And then three years later, the show was sold out.[00:12:51] Denisha Kuhlor: And so, artists are not only able to refine their performances. They get quick feedback loops and they do it in a way that I think is authentic to them and their sound. And it forces them to win people over, right? If you're performing at a wedding, the percentage of people that might like you could be high, could be low. But ultimately you want to walk away with more fans, right? These people are giving you an opportunity to convert them or at least to try. Whereas now I think, unfortunately, a little bit of entitlement that comes with some artists, right? Even from being upset when the audience doesn't react a certain way, and that's just like a humility that I think African artists have, have embraced.[00:13:28] Denisha Kuhlor: In terms of converting, converting the fan or the listener. And I think you see that even more when the artist really begins to take a global approach. Everybody from, you know, Davido shutting out the power of, the power of New York, or why music from the continent has been able to get so big as of recently.[00:13:46] Denisha Kuhlor: And so I think that African artists are a great example in terms of looking to, to kind of do that slow climb, and that slow work to be able to get to the point where they can sell out arenas today. [00:13:57] Dan Runcie: Right. It's like the constraints that the industry has forced them to do the things that don't scale and because they exactly did that, that's how they're in the position they are today. And that's why Burna Boy's selling out Madison Square Garden, right? [00:14:11] Denisha Kuhlor: Exactly. Exactly. And it's a safe space, if you will, to get feedback. I think, you know, so often as an artist, you're of course refining who you are in creative direction and all of that, but there's just some things that come from experience with being a performer and constantly just having those feedback loops to, to iterate on what songs work, what transitions work. When you see a Beyoncé at Coachella, that's years and decades of being able to study crowd reaction of how certain things flow, what works, what doesn't work to put on a show like that.[00:14:44] Dan Runcie: Yeah, the feedback loops piece is key too, 'cause obviously that's going to be harder to get from a festival because you don't even know if half these people are just, you know, burning time until the headliner comes, but you can actually see what the folks you're trying to reach resonate with. And this is something that I always thought about.[00:14:59] Dan Runcie: Tyler Perry, of course, this isn't music, but with his place, he would always talk about this, how he would switch things up. He's going on this large tour across different parts of the country. He's going to use certain jokes or use certain lines that are going to work in the South, that aren't going to work in the Northeast and aren't going to work on the West Coast, and things like that.[00:15:18] Dan Runcie: And anyone that is performing that actually sees how the people that they are reaching, interact with the stuff while they're doing it. It almost always leads to a better product so that when they are doing the movies or when they are doing the mass thing, they can hit the ground running. [00:15:34] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah, that's really true. And you know, as you're talking, it makes me think about like, maybe there's even a certain archetype of artists and like, one that doesn't, like, heavily involve performance. Like, I think a lot about comedians and what the, what a comedian looks like now. You have your Instagram comedians or, you know, TikTok comedy is as it's referred to, but not many of them are thinking about going on tour doing standup. And so maybe in some ways, even all-encompassing performer is different now. [00:16:03] Dan Runcie: Yeah. Yeah. I do think that for the people that are doing things live, it is easier to see it. I think that honestly, for people that write or podcast, it could be tougher because you, any type of feedback, there has to be at least some level of intent to let me reply to this email or let me follow up. I do think it's relatively easier for someone that has a newsletter to be able to do it relative to someone that's just writing standalone on a website. But I do think that when podcasters have live events and that is attracting people to a certain area, like, that's how they're able to get around this. But everyone, I think most creators, the more IRL things you have, whatever it is that you create, you're going to get more value out of that. [00:16:45] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah. I totally agree with you there. [00:16:47] Dan Runcie: Yeah. the person that I think actually kind of challenges this with some nuance perspective is Cardi B, especially at the highest level, just considering that we're now, it's been four years since Invasion of Privacy.[00:17:00] Dan Runcie: I think it's been five years since Bodak Yellow came out, which is wild to say, but I think there's a few things. One she's yet to do a true formal tour. And she's been the first to say that with, Hey, I'm getting seven-figure guarantees to go do stuff over in Europe. And sometimes I even get those checks here in the US to perform in headline festivals.[00:17:21] Dan Runcie: Why would I go through all of the things that are involved with touring? And to be fair, there are some challenges that many artists have with touring, whether it's okay, making sure that the lighting and everything is set up right. And the production looks great on that first event that you have, because if that doesn't hit right, then that's going to impact the sales for everything else.[00:17:40] Dan Runcie: So even though we know that, yeah, that's part of doing things that don't scale. You have to do it. Some artists are fearful of that. And I think sometimes she may, you know, or at least she's alluded to her avoiding that, or even just the cost. Like, she even talked to herself about how the first time she did Coachella, it cost her more money than she actually got from the events of doing it just because of how much she spent on those things.[00:18:01] Dan Runcie: And, you know, she, at least, of her perspective sounds like she wants to be able to build up leverage likely in order to command a, you know, 40, 50 plus city arena tour that would likely match up with her star power. And I feel like that's part of the thing because I remember there was this debate going on, where people were wondering, okay, you know, if she does, like, what she would do.[00:18:26] Dan Runcie: And of course you'd all the Nicki Minaj haters were being like, oh, well she's not doing a tour 'cause she can't sell out a tour. And it's like, okay, I don't think it's that, you know, egregious. You all can, the barbs can relax a bit. But I do think that, you know, part of what I think makes it kind of tough, especially from a, a social following perspective, which I know is something that we've talked about before is that with certain artists, the reason that people follow you, you mentioned this earlier, isn't always because they're, like, vibing with your music.[00:18:57] Dan Runcie: I mean, Cardi B puts out a lot of, you know, beauty shots to show off her fashion to show off her glamor, and some people may like that stuff and they may have not even listened to WAP or any of the, you know, bigger hits she has so how do you quantify that? So I'm very interested to see, one, what this next album looks like and what her next live performance strategy looks like.[00:19:19] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah. You know, if, if I was like thinking about what would be interesting for Cardi B, I think ultimately it'd be kind of a hybrid experience, right? Like I think you nailed it on the head in the sense that Cardi is a lifestyle, a lifestyle brand that has many different pillars that stand for many different things.[00:19:36] Denisha Kuhlor: And people really resonate with her, but for all types of things. And so, you know, you see more artists creating their own festivals and I don't know if there's a potential to, like, pilot what that, like, hybrid concept could look like maybe in the Bronx or somewhere unique to her.[00:19:50] Denisha Kuhlor: But I think that ultimately it will need to encompass everything that she represents. And so while the music will, of course, be one of those pillars, I feel like it could be, or would be so much, so much more. And given that she has so many brand deals and endorsements with companies that really appreciate her for the lifestyle brand that she is, I think it could be really, really unique.[00:20:10] Denisha Kuhlor: Even a partner with a festival promoter, you know, Rolling Loud is working with Chris Brown and Lil Baby as they go on tour. Like, even to, to have that partnership in a way that's really authentic and unique to her, I think is going to be fascinating. I feel like she's the artist that can kind of push the envelope in terms of experiencing her or artist in a way that we haven't necessarily thought of. You know, so often I think about, I think about like the rise or, of nightclubs and like branded parties. And right now you kind of see like two things, right? There's like really popular nightclubs that will just exist by virtue of like being a marquee name, whether that's the LIV and LIV on Sunday, but then you also have parties, right? And the parties exist without the, the venues. What I constantly think about is, like, everyday people is the party. It's not about where everyday people is or more, or more so where they're going. And so I think that's like a similar thing, that Cardi brings and the ability that she's so much of the brand, that it's more so about what she wants to do and where she'll bring people to that medium versus following the traditional way things have been done before. [00:21:11] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I think the branded piece, it, especially being able to have some type of partner with the concert or with the tour more broadly, would be big because I'm thinking about some of the recent ones we've seen. And even some of these are just slight nuances, like Kendrick Lamar partnering with Cash App for his Big Steppers tour.[00:21:28] Dan Runcie: He has coming up. I saw The Weeknd has one of these crypto companies. I think it's Binance. Yeah, Binance is doing his tour and he's doing like a big stadium tour for this run that he has coming up. And I think that just opens it up to be like, yeah, you could have many other folks. It doesn't always necessarily have to be, you know, Visa credit card holders to get the pre-check or whatever it is to get the early thing. You know, you can actually have, you know, other partners that are aligned with many of the brands and partnerships that Cardi has already had relationships with. [00:22:01] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah. And I really thought, you know, the Kendrick and Cash App partnership was fascinating to me because of, I feel like, the message it sent, right? Like, to me, it almost said like, let's make this tour accessible to all our fans versus the barrier to entry, you know, while it's nice to have an Amex Platinum, not everyone does so like versus the barrier to entry. And I think that's another really important thing with touring, right?[00:22:25] Denisha Kuhlor: Like controlling the barriers to entry in which your fans get to see you. And so, you know, it just really symbolized to me that, like, in a way, Kendrick, like, wants his biggest fans there and he's going to remove the barriers to entry to do so. So that was a, I really enjoyed seeing that partnership.[00:22:43] Dan Runcie: Yeah. That's a great point because I think one of the challenges that we've seen over the years with live shows and live entertainment pricing for events is artists that are trying to price things in a way to give fans a fair chance. But also understanding that the reseller market is going to, you know, take it up to a crazy amount and then you have artists buying back and then trying to sell it themselves as resellers. And I know it could just get so messy when you see that. But I think it's clearly done because they want to be able to make sure that the actual fans can do it. But yeah, if you're just giving it to like Amex Platinum and Black Card holders, then it isn't going to work Like, we've all seen the dynamics of how Cash App grew. Cash App grew because of hip-hop fans 'cause of hip-hop influencers pushing this, and then that's how they're able to grow in the South and grow in places that Venmo didn't grow. So have it all lined up if you're trying to reach those people.[00:23:37] Denisha Kuhlor: Exactly, exactly. You know, in, in the years to come and especially with the rise of tech and really probably as a result of rising customer acquisition costs on Facebook ads and other platforms. Partnering with tech companies is going to be a great source, a great source of revenue.[00:23:52] Denisha Kuhlor: And I think just authentic partnership for artists. And ultimately it'll come down to their methodology behind choosing the right partners and what it says about how they value or how they desire to connect with their audiences. So I'm excited to see more, more partnerships, especially, I guess not just in the FinTech space, but consumer technology space overall. And I think we can tell, you know, even just as regular fans, whether it's authentic or not. Cash App made so much sense, everybody was like, of course. And I think the best part about it was people were like, oh, I have an account. Like, I've already done X thing. And so this just naturally fits in with my lifestyle. [00:24:28] Dan Runcie: Yeah, definitely. And I, I think we'll see more of it. I hope we continue to, I know a lot of these companies have been US-based, but I'm really excited to see what's going to be coming from Africa specifically because there's so much music activity.[00:24:43] Dan Runcie: We already talked about the artists coming through and how the artists themselves in many ways will have better chops just because of the constraints that you know, are there that currently existed that we talked about earlier. What are you seeing in the space? What excites you?[00:24:57] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah, I've been really excited about everything coming out of the continent, both from a music standpoint and venture standpoint.[00:25:04] Denisha Kuhlor: It's interesting because for a long time telcos have been heavily involved in underwriting artists, artists careers, right? So a lot of performances and even festivals are heavily sponsored by telcos on the continent. And so they've always had a role and I think kind of understood the value in investing in partnering with, with artists early. I think what's evolving is the amount of money coming to the continent, especially as it relates to startups and funding tech companies.[00:25:31] Denisha Kuhlor: And so as a result, like they realize the value as well and investing in music. And you see a lot of those partnerships. I mean, Chipper Cash is partnered with Burna Boy, right? So, like looking at, like, one of the most valued FinTech companies in Africa and one of the biggest artists in Africa, I think we're going to continue to see those relationships and those partnerships. I also think that it's going to evolve to a natural progression that we saw here as that artists want a bit more, a bit more of the pie. And so while, you know, speculating, I think a lot of these deals are, you know, cash, maybe a small range of cash and a little bit of equity.[00:26:06] Denisha Kuhlor: I think we're going to see artists want to become a lot more hands-on, especially for projects that are commoditized. And in a lot of ways, remittances or some of these FinTech products are, are really dependent on your ability to have a license. And so as artists maybe get to start to be able to navigate that landscape and bring together teams, I would be, I wouldn't be surprised to see them launch products of their own in similar spaces.[00:26:30] Dan Runcie: Yeah, it's exciting. I mean, there's so much, I also look at what's happening in music specifically. Of course, as we know all the major record labels have a presence, not just in the, you know, continent overall, but in the different areas. I mean, it's huge. You can't just, you know, have a presence in South Africa and think you're going to cover everything happening sub Sahara or everywhere else.[00:26:52] Dan Runcie: Like, you need to be focused on what's happening in a particular area. And I think too, we saw earlier this year in Andreessen Horowitz had made its first investment in that mobile games company, Carry1st, I think we're going to see more and more of that. And I do think that we're going to see even more innovation in African music.[00:27:12] Dan Runcie: I know that all the streaming services have been trying to acquire more subscribers and more listeners in those places. But yeah, the dominant listening in many ways is still downloads of the companies that have been able to focus on that. So there's so many unique aspects that I'm excited to see play out.[00:27:32] Denisha Kuhlor: Totally. Another, you know, another, I guess, thing that's really interesting to me is the kind of the conversation lately, as it relates to like what type of music has dominated. I've seen and talked to a lot of folks who kind of hypothesized that, like the reason music coming out of the continents and has grown so much is because it's very universal in a way where everybody can participate. Like say, on the dance floor, just experiencing the music versus kind of some of the hip-hop and rap music that has dominated that's really driven by club culture, and bottle popping culture, and VIP, and sections and, and that whole thing.[00:28:07] Denisha Kuhlor: And so, I find that, I find that dynamic fascinating as well in kind of the universal sense that it brings. And you see that on like TikTok, like how many, like, dances can you make to a song about like popping bottles versus just like a really great beat? [00:28:24] Dan Runcie: Right, right. Yeah. Do you feel like TikTok is having the same impact there on the continent that it is in the US? Are you noticing anything that's unique or different? [00:28:34] Denisha Kuhlor: No. I, I really think that music coming out of the continent in a lot of ways it really does like describe like the tastemaker culture. As someone who's spent, you know, time in Ghana as well as in the States, like, I always hear the songs first in Ghana. I learned about I'm A Piano in Ghana, even Peru, I was in Ghana back in August. And that's when I first heard the song. Like I think because of the just diaspora nature, right? So people like myself or other first or second-gen folks going home and saying like, oh, wow, like this is the next big thing out here and kind of taking it back allows for that to happen. [00:29:10] Denisha Kuhlor: So in a lot of ways, I feel like I go or spend time on the continent to see, to see what's new. And then TikTok is probably the biggest indicator of what's most likely to take off from there. But I would look at, you know, some of these cities, especially around nightlife, as more of the curators and, and the tastemakers and TikTok, just being a mirror of, in some ways, the work that's already been done. [00:29:31] Dan Runcie: Okay. So it's more so following the culture, not setting it. [00:29:34] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah. [00:29:36] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I think, too, to some extent that's, I would say maybe it's, it's a little different in the US because I do think that what we see on TikTok in some ways does set where people end up following, at least here, right? Because I think you just see so many trends originating from things people do. You're more likely to see clips from TikTok posted and shared on other platforms, as opposed to what you may see, vice versa. So I feel like, yeah. [00:30:05] Denisha Kuhlor: I agree. I think it's definitely, I think it's definitely very different and I think it's what makes being an artist a little, a little tricky because if you are an American artist, for example, and your song is becoming the biggest thing in Ghana, that probably has very, you know, different implications for how you navigate that or how you think about career and how you think about strategy.[00:30:24] Denisha Kuhlor: And, you know, unfortunately, I guess if you're an artist maybe who has risen on TikTok primarily in the States, what does that mean when it comes time for touring or time to do a date? How is that attention converted? Because the fact of the matter is American fans just have more opportunities to patronize their favorite artists.[00:30:42] Denisha Kuhlor: When you look at the amount of venues and just like analysis to, and ways you can interact with artists here, there's just so many, so many option. And so that conversion rate is high or is harder. [00:30:55] Dan Runcie: Yeah. And that reminds me of something else I've heard artists say. This isn't anything new, but they've said that they always get more love when, US artists specifically, they always get more love when they perform outside of the US because the US artists, they see plenty of things there or the US fans necessarily, they have more opportunities to see you. So they're not necessarily as like wilder, they take the moment in as special as it is, as opposed to the artists that are going outside of the USA perform. [00:31:26] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah. You know, I talk to folks around when J Cole in Nigeria. And I think that was such a great example. Like, he had just released the album that day and was shocked that people knew, that people knew every word. And specifically, I think when artists come to the continent, it's always an occasion, right? People are really excited.[00:31:42] Denisha Kuhlor: Cardi B was a great example. People are just like really excited in some ways that they're like participating. Like, we didn't go to you, you came to us. You value us enough to do that. And I think, you know, regardless whether it's Africa or Japan or even Europe, like, there's just a, yeah, there's just a different level of, of appreciation.[00:32:00] Denisha Kuhlor: And people really, really hold onto it as an experience that will, that will be with them. And unfortunately, because of some of these, these festivals, like you can casually see an artist that you don't even like that much. Multiple times, like, you know, I don't, I don't know the numbers off the top of my head, but let's say if you go to every Rolling Loud festival in New York, just once a year, how many artists have overlapped or how many artists have you seen multiple times?[00:32:25] Denisha Kuhlor: Just as a result of patronizing that one Fest. And so as a result, the star power, the whole je ne sais quoi, kind of, kind of falls away. But I think you don't get that same type of, I guess, performance burnout or consumer burnout when you do headline your own tour because it's something different every time. It's experiencing, you know, Beyoncé fans, I'm sure we'll talk about this, but I think the beauty and what her Coachella performance was. Everyone knew the songs, right, we knew the music for the most part, but it, it was now just experiencing it in a different way and in a way that she wanted us to experience it. And unfortunately, I don't think artists get to do that in the same way with festivals they're not headlining. [00:33:05] Dan Runcie: Yeah. The Rolling Loud example always makes me think of Future. I always say that he has a low-key residency at that. I, I actually went back, and counted this. I forget how many Rolling Louds there have been, but at least 40% of them, he has been a headliner at.[00:33:23] Dan Runcie: I mean, it's a high number and to your point, I mean, I'm sure that paycheck's great. I, I'm not concerned about, you know, Future from a buddy perspective. He is prolific, and, I mean, he had one of the best-selling albums so far this year, but yeah, to your point that is kind of, I think, Future is a model that clicks with that as well.[00:33:42] Dan Runcie: He's going to put out music early and often. He's going to perform, and he's always going to be there. And I think for him it works, but it's just not going to be the same thing necessarily as. Beyoncé record or something like that.[00:33:55] Denisha Kuhlor: You know, I'm curious, how do you think that impacts like an artist's elasticity, like, of course, with more and more artists selling their catalogs and just navigating the world as an artist very differently, how do you think that does impact their just elasticity in the music game overall? [00:34:12] Dan Runcie: I think it's twofold because I think that to one point, a lot of artists do feel like they have to keep the content machine turning. I think that's, that kinda line, lines up with Daniel Ek, Spotify CEO, and what he had said that was a polarizing statement at the time of you releasing music every three years, isn't going to be enough anymore. So I do think that someone like Future has lead into that and say, okay, I have this base and I know they're going to listen to everything that I put out, whatever I do it. So let me maximize that.[00:34:49] Dan Runcie: And I think for someone like Future because as popular as he is with a particular demo, one, his mainstream popularity isn't quite where it was like when like DS2 came out in 2015. So he's definitely serving more of the large, but, you know, core fans. And I think just given some of the issues that people have about him, and, of course, we've all seen the memes about, you know, problematic Future sending, you know, the text to the, to the ex or whatever it is.[00:35:20] Dan Runcie: Like, I don't think that he necessarily has the same marketability to let's say, go launch a, you know, huge, whatever it is, the same way that we see the Beyoncé or Rihanna do it. That doesn't mean he can't, he can obviously still has the platform. So I do think for him and even someone like an NBA YoungBoy who, you know, is even younger, then releasing music early and often kind of works for them because they may not get, you know, like, the big deal from whatever company wanting to partner with them, but they could reach their fans directly. So they're going to maximize that. So I think it's a little different though, when you are a Beyoncé or you are a Rihanna where, you know, there's so many other things you're doing, so when you release music, you do want it to hit because you want it to have this halo effect over everything else that you're doing.[00:36:06] Dan Runcie: There's anomalies to this, of course, I mean, or not anomalies, but I think some folks will do it differently. I mean, Drake is still going to give you a release every year, every other year. Kanye West has likely been doing the same, but I do think that that's still different than, you know, how like Future's going about it.[00:36:23] Denisha Kuhlor: Agreed. Agreed. I wonder 10 years from now or 15 years from now if Future is still touring or even releasing music, what that relationship looks like, and even what a tour would look like given the brevity of music he's put out. [00:36:37] Dan Runcie: Yeah. To be honest, I think he likely will, just a matter of like, you know, what does it look like? How big and like, you know, like, the dynamics there. I recently posed the question on Twitter, which artist do you expect to still be releasing music when they're 70 plus years old? I don't think many people mentioned him, but I would definitely put him in that category. I feel like not too far away from 40. I do think that, you know, he loves this, for better or worse, and I feel like he'll likely continue. [00:37:06] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah. Yeah. And I think, you know, in, in rap, it's still so new, which is crazy that we have just seen enough examples of that. And so these probably, or artists like Future will be those, those examples for us to look back at.[00:37:20] Dan Runcie: Definitely. And I think so much of this, with this whole conversation, we're talking about the relationship between fans and how fans really help you format what you're doing and how to really set the framework for your career. And this aligns with the work that you're doing now. You recently launched and, and announce the company you have with Stan that is helping artists have a more fan-focused approach to their careers. So can you talk a bit more about that? [00:37:45] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah. Yeah. So I recently decided to go full-time on a music tech startup called Stan, focused on audience engagement infrastructure, so really to help artists understand their audiences at a micro and macro level with the goal of providing better fan experiences. I kind of think it's crazy in some ways that every industry that wants to encourage a repeatable customer behavior has a loyalty program, but unfortunately, artists have very fragmented loyalty programs. And of course, the rise of NFTs and specific things as it relates to streaming platforms or even email lists. We've seen artists make great attempts, I think at doing and running really effective programs, but I really want to add more, more science to the arts to create, if you will, moments of magic on a greater scale. So artists can better connect with their fan bases. [00:38:36] Dan Runcie: Nice. Where did the inspiration come from? I'm sure a lot of it is things we talked about in this conversation.[00:38:41] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah, so much of it. Interestingly enough, it has come from writing. I long admired, of course, Trapital and, and other platforms. And really just wanted to explore, like, the conversation of fan relationships. And I think fan relationships have evolved so much, but wanted to kind of like push the, push the envelope in terms of what was being explored as it relates to the fan-artist relationship and also highlight how sophisticated fans are of course, with, you know, the rise of, of stans and how much they're covered. I think that people think of fans as just like, okay, like a casual listener and then the overzealous fan. And I think that's such a, that's such a gap and fandoms operate in such a sophisticated way, that we really needed to push the conversation on what that looked like.[00:39:25] Denisha Kuhlor: And as a result, the more I kept writing, the greater, like the problem became to me in the sense of, I think there's a lot of really, really amazing platforms designed to, you know, be direct to fan and connect the artists to the fan. But for anybody that's in any type of relationship business, I think it feels a little used car salesman to, like, try and extract money, like immediately, like, Hey, I just met you, like, give me this thing. And so I felt like there was a, an over-focus on the monetization of fan bases. Before fan bases were frankly strong enough to, to survive that monetization. So I kind of wanted to take it back a step to say, if you have a really strong relationship, relationships are everything, right? You'll be able to survive and not even just survive, thrive, because you can withstand volatility and maybe even turmoil.[00:40:13] Dan Runcie: So what does it look like from the artist's perspective? Like, if I wanted get involved, like, what does that engagement look like? [00:40:19] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah. Yeah. So we're currently in the experimentation phase playing around with products and experiments that allow us to hit product-market fit. We're gearing up for a beta. So I love to talk to any artists that think really intensely about connecting with their fans. But ideally, we love to work with artists that, one, want to create, like, what I call moments of magic. And so like some great examples is J Cole, right? Like, not only the Dollar & A Dream Tour,, but going to, going to this fan's graduations or how do you actively and naturally involve yourself in your fan's life in a way that feels authentic and encourages a bidirectional relationship.[00:40:55] Denisha Kuhlor: As a result, a lot of the work that we're doing is analyzing artists and their current data as well as tapping into, into new data sets as a result of creating games, as well as just different forms for artists to connect with their fans. So any artist that, one, thinks deeply about this, that wants to understand their data better across multiple platforms. We, we'd love to talk to you, especially as we work with artists on an ad hoc basis to gear up for the launch of the platform. [00:41:23] Dan Runcie: Makes sense. I mean, as we both know, this type of need is more crucial than ever, and there's so much data that can be misleading or misunderstood as you've talked about before you can't just go on a follower account. You can't just go on Spotify listens. Some of these things correlate, but a lot of them don't. [00:41:41] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah, it's so true. You know, I think Spotify Wrapped is always so interesting to me in the sense that it's great, right? And what became even more interesting was when fans, fans, of course, post, but then to see artists post, right?[00:41:54] Denisha Kuhlor: And kind of what that meant for them and the excitement. And so there were things that I felt like off the bat, like, certain artists expected to get, right, you expected to have every country represented when it came to countries listened or just certain things represented, but I thought a lot about it.[00:42:08] Denisha Kuhlor: And I was just like, that one snapshot into a portion of your fan base. Like, what does that tell you from an actionable data perspective? But I guess before we can even know how relevant or how much you can guide your actions around those results is how much of your fan base is on Spotify? Like you mentioned, in actual, like, a lot of music is listened through downloads or partnerships with telcos and other streaming platforms.[00:42:31] Denisha Kuhlor: People use Audiomack, and Boomplay, and different streaming platforms. And so without, like, knowing an aggregate, what your Spotify listeners even represent when it comes to your audience? It can also be a slippery slope to make directions based on the most advanced data sets. If they're not really replicative of your whole audience.[00:42:51] Dan Runcie: Right. Because I think one of the things that I often see with Spotify specifically is that people will, especially in the US, they'll use it as like a rule of thumb to say that, okay, you see the data that comes to you from Spotify, either multiply it by three or three and a half or four. And maybe that gives you a rough idea of how big the overall streaming market is for a particular artist, but that works in the US that doesn't work for artists elsewhere. So being able to see those distinctions, especially considering how global the music industry is, that's where people can actually make actionable insight. [00:43:25] Denisha Kuhlor: Exactly. Exactly. I think, you know, artists are really starting to approach their careers from a global standpoint will be really, really helpful moving forward.[00:43:33] Denisha Kuhlor: And as they consider the elasticity of their own careers, especially given that, like, smaller markets can be more forgiving, right? And so even if you don't want to necessarily go through the 50-city 500-person venue tour, what about going to just a smaller market globally and getting that feedback, being able to perform, really connecting with your fans that way too.[00:43:54] Denisha Kuhlor: I completely agree with you. I think that artists are just going to really have to be global from day one and as a result just because you're familiar with consuming music in a certain way, isn't necessarily how your entire fan base is going to do it. So becoming more sophisticated around what that looks like and how you can best work with those platforms will be really, really advantageous moving forward.[00:44:14] Denisha Kuhlor: Definitely. [00:44:15] Dan Runcie: And you're in a great position to be able to do that. So I feel like the timing lines up well with this. So for you specifically, for the people that either are listening, or whether they're artists or working with artists, where can they follow up? Where could they go? [00:44:28] Denisha Kuhlor: Yeah, yeah. So you can find me on Denisha Kuhlor at Twitter, love Twitter so always on there. And then you can just shoot me an email at d@stan.fan as well. [00:44:38] Dan Runcie: Sounds good. Denisha, this was great. I feel like we covered a bunch of things that are happening right now in the industry and yeah, very timely. So thanks again for coming. [00:44:47] Denisha Kuhlor: Of course. 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We had the pleasure of interviewing Rose Betts over Zoom video!Standout British singer/songwriter Rose Betts wears her heart on her sleeve in her triumphant debut full-length album, White Orchids, out now! Rose wrote and co-produced the entire album. To Rose, White Orchids represents a loss of innocence; a moment of pure youth and fragility where her heart was broken. Just as an orchid blooms once before it is usually discarded, it feels as though one can grasp on to youth for merely a fleeting moment. Rose released the emotional, self-reflective album single “Recovery” late last year, and it was recently synced for usage for the CW hit TV show "Legacies." Another album track, "Driving Myself Home," went supernova on Tiktok in January and is now closing in on 2 million combined streams and well over 5 million views. Rose also released “Song To The Siren” last year (producing the track as well as performing it), which served as the leading song of Zack Snyder's Justice League (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), created by GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum producer, musician, composer and educator Tom Holkenborg. Olympic Silver Medalist Alexandra Trusova used “Song to the Siren” in her recent Olympic run. ABOUT ROSE BETTSHailing from London, England, Rose Betts is a singer-songwriter with an uncanny ability to pen beautiful hooks and lyrics with a depth beyond her years. A regular on the London music scene and darling of Sofar Sounds, Rose toured the UK in 2017 and self-released her first EP The Stars Look Down. She has received major radio play on BBC 2 and BBC 6 and continues to blur the lines of conventionality through her collaborations with art, film, theatre and virtual technology. She is also involved in other collaborative projects, working on Bazzi's single ‘Young and Alive' which was nominated for Best Remixed Recording at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards and “Song to the Siren,” her contribution to the Zack Snyder's Justice League (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), which she performed and produced. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #RoseBetts #WhiteOrchids #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

Today's guest artist is from Liverpool, England. A folk, electropop singer, balladeer and songwriter. She's also an actress. She has amassed millions of views of  her content, been named song of the year in 2019 and been published in top magazines like Wonderland. So strap up your seatbelts and let's take a ride to Liverpool, England on this episode of the dHarmic Evolution podcast. As a preview: In this episode, get to learn more about Holly's relationship that inspired her favorite song, Holly's homebird personality, her love for skateboarding and connecting with people physically. Get to learn more about how Holly's career came to be, her upcoming tour and how she got into the Cannes film festival, all here on the dHarmic Evolution podcast. More about Holly Lovelady Find out more about Holly and hear her music through different platforms. All the links are provided below! Check out her website, social media pages and music platforms that you can visit. Quotes: “You're in love with someone and they can make the whole world beautiful. They can change it all just like that.” -Holly “All my music and creativity comes from my grandad who was also a singer.”- Holly “Sometimes inspiration comes by meeting somebody and they tell me a story and I'm inspired to write something but it's very natural. It's usually at  9 a.m.  and I'm half asleep at my piano.” – Holly “I think it's a song that doesn't require music. It's a story and the story is the most important part.”- Holly “You are not really concerned with the genre; it sounds like the music selected you” - James  Time Stamps: 00:54 Opportunity to get featured on the Dharmic Rising Star Playlist 01:27 Guest artist introduction 03:42 Holly's skateboarding experience 06:55 Listen to “Something in the Way” by Holly 10:12 Why Holly wrote “Something in the Way” 11:16 How Holly discovered an interest in Shakespeare plays through her grandad. 12:42 Holly's observation on social media and forming real interactions 14:30 James touches on dating sites and forming real connections 16:22 Holly's interest in performing on Sofar Sounds 19:00 What is the process behind Holly's songwriting 20:22 Holly's upcoming tour in UK and Ireland 21:39 James wonderful advice for Holly's stage appearance 23:50 Listen to Holly's “Dreamer”. 28:30 How Holly came to discover “Dreamer” 30:45 How Holly got into singing as a career path 33:10 How Holly got into the Cannes Film Festival 35:10 How does Holly relax and spend time with family 36:47 Holly's dog Chester makes a show appearance 37:57 Holly and Linktree 40:23 Holly's Aspirations for her Music and Acting career 44:00 Listen to Ride On by James Kevin O'Connor   Spotify Playlist:   Make sure you're not missing out on all our “Rising dHarmic Stars Spotify Playlists”. We already have four (4) playlists where you can find over a hundred songs from our very own dHarmic Evolution alumni .Don't forget to share them with your family and friends as well and let the world support these amazing indie artists! Check out the links here:   dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4   dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx   dHarmic Rising Stars: Lyra   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ov0OqNMJmPhHrxZjsXthS   dHarmic Rising Stars: Scorpius   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5oQ4Sc4LAJSexsDgDcixt8   dHarmic Evolution links:   Stay up-to-date with our new releases! You just simply need to go to dharmicevolution.com and subscribe to your favorite podcast platform – there are a lot to choose from! Let me know what you think as well by leaving comments or reviews! And if you're digging this show, please share it with somebody either on social media or just forward it to a friend and let them join the growing community of dHarmic Evolution!   Hey, do you know someone who is suffering from anxiety and depression? Please help them out by suggesting the book “7 Steps to Mental Freedom.” It will be a great read for them. You can easily find it as well on the main page of the website or you can just send them to https://tinyurl.com/25a994tw   Keep yourself updated with what's going on with dHarmic evolution, check out our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dharmicevolution and, if you are an artist, an author, or a keynote speaker, who is trying to find a safe place to post your content to, you can check out our own Facebook community page and let the world support you! Check out the link here: dHarmic Evolution Community.       Special Links and Mention   Social Media   Shakespeare   Sofar Sounds   Judy Collins   Cannes Film Festival   Linktree   Christopher Nolan   Ride On   Connect with Holly Lovelady   Website   Facebook   Instagram   YouTube