Bridge The Atlantic
250 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 82 ratingsFounded by Canadian singer/songwriter, Marcio Novelli, and music web designer, Ross Barber-Smith, Bridge the Atlantic is a humorous and insightful exploration of the music and creative industries, directly from those who are working within it. With a varied range of guests including musicians, filmmakers, actors, artists and other creative professionals, Bridge the Atlantic’s Interviews series is an entertaining mix of funny “WTF” moments, career defining experiences and industry advice.When they aren’t picking apart the brains of their featured guests, Marcio and Ross discuss music business specific topics in their B-Sides series empowering musicians of all levels with knowledge and guidance to succeed in today’s music industry.
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Episodes
Team Building in the Music Industry | B-Sides
May 28, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this week's B-SIDES episode, we're looking at the importance of building a team and collaborating with the right people. We also talk with producer/engineer Nick Blagona about artists a successful experience with a producer, but then ended up working with someone else when they signed to a label. Enjoy! Highlights: "Often, DIY is taken too literally in the music industry, but your career should be a balance of doing some things yourself, and delegating others" - Marcio Novelli We ta...
Indie Spotlight: Cindy Rainne
May 21, 2018 09:00 - 9 minutes - 22.2 MBOur first Indie Spotlight features singer/songwriter Cindy Rainne, where we talk about her new album "Unmasked" and how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign as an independent artist. Guest Links: Website: cindyrainne.com Twitter: @cindyrainne Instagram: @cindyrainne Facebook: /cindyrainne Sponsors: Social Surge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
B-SIDES #14 - Finding New Fans and Growing Your Audience
May 14, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this week's B-SIDES episode, we're talking about growing an audience online, and some of the habits you can get into that will help you to do this. Past guest Damian Keyes also joins us to talk about consistency, and the questions he gets asked most by musicians. Hope you find this one useful - enjoy! Highlights: "Remember that overnight successes are never overnight - they’re often working for years before they get the type of success they’re experiencing" - Ross Barber-Smith When ...
How to Find New Fans & Build Your Tribe | B-Sides
May 14, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this week's B-SIDES episode, we're talking about growing an audience online, and some of the habits you can get into that will help you to do this. Past guest Damian Keyes also joins us to talk about consistency, and the questions he gets asked most by musicians. Hope you find this one useful - enjoy! Highlights: "Remember that overnight successes are never overnight - they’re often working for years before they get the type of success they’re experiencing" - Ross Barber-Smith When ...
Nick Cino: Getting Your Music on Radio Playlists & Touring Advice
May 07, 2018 07:00 - 14 minutes - 33.7 MBJoining us this week out of Ontario is Nick Cino. Nick was the Evening Announcer and host of the Indie Show at radio station Y108 in Hamilton, Ontario from 2010-2018. Nick is also a singer, songwriter and musician, currently fronting Fool’s Union. Nick has spent the last 20 years performing in various bands including Neoprene, The Misssissippi Kings, City and The Sea, and The Coverboards, playing in venues across Canada, United States and Europe. In this interview we hear the advice he’d of...
Darrin Pfeiffer: Goldfinger, Band Management & Contacting Labels
April 16, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBJoining us this week out of California is Darrin Pfeiffer! Darrin is best known as the drummer of Platinum selling pop punk band Goldfinger, but as well as being a musician he is also an accomplished label owner and radio host. Darrin is the owner of High 4 Recordings & High 4 Management, and presents the Dangerous Darrin show on Idobi Radio where he interviews musicians and athletes. In this interview, we hear the advice Darrin would offer to musicians who are seeking management or label s...
Darrin Pfeiffer: Goldfinger, Band Management & Label Contact | Interview
April 16, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBJoining us this week out of California is Darrin Pfeiffer! Darrin is best known as the drummer of Platinum selling pop punk band Goldfinger, but as well as being a musician he is also an accomplished label owner and radio host. Darrin is the owner of High 4 Recordings & High 4 Management, and presents the Dangerous Darrin show on Idobi Radio where he interviews musicians and athletes. In this interview, we hear the advice Darrin would offer to musicians who are seeking management or label s...
B-SIDES: Do Bands Still Need To Tour?
April 09, 2018 08:00 - 14 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this week's B-SIDES episode, we're looking at touring, and whether with the opportunities that social media brings, if you need to tour to build an audience and have a successful career. This episode was inspired by an answer Nick Blagona gave to a question about the common traits he sees in successful artists - we'd love to know what YOU think! Highlights: Nick Blagona shares his thoughts on why artists need to be touring Nick shares some examples of why touring is beneficial for arti...
Do Bands Still Need To Tour? | B-Sides
April 09, 2018 08:00 - 14 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this week's B-SIDES episode, we're looking at touring, and whether with the opportunities that social media brings, if you need to tour to build an audience and have a successful career. This episode was inspired by an answer Nick Blagona gave to a question about the common traits he sees in successful artists - we'd love to know what YOU think! Highlights: Nick Blagona shares his thoughts on why artists need to be touring Nick shares some examples of why touring is beneficial for arti...
João Carvalho: The Role of a Mastering Engineer & Preparing Mixes for Mastering
April 02, 2018 06:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBJoining us this week out of Toronto is mastering engineer João Carvalho. João began his mastering career in the mid-1990’s while producing records for many of Canada’s groundbreaking artists of the time, and opened his own studio, João Carvalho Mastering in 2003. In 2011, to further his passion for the ultimate in audio production, João partnered with three colleagues and opened the doors to Revolution Recording. To date, Joao has worked on over 2000 records, with clients including The Smas...
B-Sides #10: Help Me, I'm Sick!
March 27, 2018 09:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this week's B-SIDES episode, we're talking about what to do when you're sick - when you've got commitments or deadlines that you really can’t push back or cancel, or a show to play. What should you do? We explore that further in this week's episode. Enjoy! Highlights: We talk about how to decide what to do when you’re sick but have projects or performances to do We discuss how when you’re sick it can be useful to do light work, rather than taking the day completely off When you don’t ...
HELP ME, I'M SICK! A Musician's Guide to Navigating Illness | B-Sides
March 27, 2018 09:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this week's B-SIDES episode, we're talking about what to do when you're sick - when you've got commitments or deadlines that you really can’t push back or cancel, or a show to play. What should you do? We explore that further in this week's episode. Enjoy! Highlights: We talk about how to decide what to do when you’re sick but have projects or performances to do We discuss how when you’re sick it can be useful to do light work, rather than taking the day completely off When you don’t ...
Nathan Fleet: Hamilton Film Festival & Time Management
March 19, 2018 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBJoining us this week from Hamilton, Ontario is musician, filmmaker and educator, Nathan Fleet. Nathan runs the Hamilton Film Festival and the entertainment production company, Blue Pick Media. As the director of the Hamilton Film Festival, Nathan is helping to grow, enhance and connect the filmmaking community in Hamilton and abroad. As a professional musician, he has helped almost one million musicians with his music lessons on YouTube. In this interview, we hear more about Nathan's experi...
Nick Blagona: Hiring A Producer & Recording Studio Mistakes
March 13, 2018 10:00 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBJoining us this week is Juno nominated producer and engineer Nick Blagona out of Ontario. Nick’s credits include Cat Stevens,The Police, Deep Purple, Alexisonfire, Foo Fighters, Green Day and our very own Marcio Novelli. Nick has been integral to the history of music recording in Canada and internationally, and he has created recordings that played pivotal on the world stage for almost 45 years. In this interview, we hear about the mistakes Nick has seen musicians make over the years, how a...
Nick Blagona: Hiring A Producer & Recording Studio Mistakes | Interview
March 13, 2018 10:00 - 21 minutes - 30.3 MBJoining us this week is Juno nominated producer and engineer Nick Blagona out of Ontario. Nick’s credits include Cat Stevens,The Police, Deep Purple, Alexisonfire, Foo Fighters, Green Day and our very own Marcio Novelli. Nick has been integral to the history of music recording in Canada and internationally, and he has created recordings that played pivotal on the world stage for almost 45 years. In this interview, we hear about the mistakes Nick has seen musicians make over the years, how a...
Tim Schmoyer: Video Creators, Building an Audience Online & Creator Motivation
March 05, 2018 09:00 - 20 minutes - 29 MBJoining us this week out of Ohio is founder of Video Creators, Tim Schmoyer. Tim has published thousands of videos, racked up millions of views, and is even certified by YouTube in “Audience Growth.” With Video Creators, Tim helps YouTube creators effectively spread their message to reach people online – and we’re excited to hear the advice he’d offer for musicians and other creatives. Highlights: Tim shares how you should be thinking about why you do something rather than simply what you...
B-Sides #9 - Self Care in the Music Industry
February 27, 2018 10:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this week's B-SIDES episode, we're talking about the importance of self care in the music industry. We're all told that we need to be hustling 24/7 in order to succeed in this business, but that often leads to burnout. We discuss times that we've felt burnt out ourselves, the dangers of overworking, and ways to look after ourselves to make sure we can continue being productive and healthy in the music industry. Highlights: - Marcio shares times when he’s felt burnt out due to lack of se...
Darryl Hurs: Indie Week, Applying for Music Festivals & SonicBids
February 20, 2018 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBJoining us this week out of Toronto is Darryl Hurs, owner and programme director of Indie Week. Indie Week is an annual music festival held over four days/nights, featuring local & international acts performing in the heart of Toronto, Canada. Indie Week’s showcases are judged by members of the music industry, and the top scoring act receives a paid trip to headline Indie Week UK. In this interview, we talk about how you can apply for music festivals, the benefits of attending music industr...
Valentine's Day Special (2018)
February 13, 2018 09:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBHappy Valentine's Day! In what's becoming a yearly tradition, we're back with a new Valentine's special for you. In this episode, we play "Two Truths and a Lie" with Nashville based singer/songwriter Kris Allen, and singer/songwriter Jena Irene Asciutto out of Detroit. Enjoy! Sponsors: Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jena Irene Asciutto: Artist Authenticity, Making Music Career Decisions & American Idol
February 06, 2018 08:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBJoining us out of Detroit is singer/songwriter Jena Irene Asciutto. Jena finished second in the 2014 season of American Idol, and has since signed to Original 1265 Recordings, released an EP and full length album, “Cold Fame” and is currently studying for a degree in Creative Songwriting. “Cold Fame” was written and recorded after Jena spent six months of her teenage years as a contestant in American Idol, and the record displays a range of sounds and sensibilities that take us through the ...
B-Sides #8 - Trusting Your Gut in the Music Industry
January 30, 2018 10:04 - 20 minutes - 28 MBIn this week's B-SIDES episode, we're talking all about your gut feeling. It's something that comes up a lot on this show, so we decided to dive a little deeper into some times that we didn't follow our gut, and why we wish we did, and also times when we DID follow our gut, and what the outcome was. Hopefully you can learn from some of the mistakes and successes we've had, and start listening to your gut more. Enjoy! Highlights: We talk about the importance of trusting your gut when it com...
Trusting Your Gut in the Music Industry | B-Sides
January 30, 2018 10:04 - 20 minutes - 28 MBIn this week's B-SIDES episode, we're talking all about your gut feeling. It's something that comes up a lot on this show, so we decided to dive a little deeper into some times that we didn't follow our gut, and why we wish we did, and also times when we DID follow our gut, and what the outcome was. Hopefully you can learn from some of the mistakes and successes we've had, and start listening to your gut more. Enjoy! Highlights: We talk about the importance of trusting your gut when it com...
Bryan Calhoun: How To Be A Successful Musician & Creating a Music Business Budget
January 23, 2018 11:43 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBJoining us this week out of Atlanta is Bryan Calhoun. Bryan is the creator of The Music Business Toolbox, which breaks down in easy-to-follow steps what both brand-new and experienced music industry professionals need to do to get to the next level. Bryan has spoken on panels and taught workshops at all of the key music industry conferences including SXSW, MIDEM and CMJ. He’s also worked with artists including including Kanye West, Questlove, Nicki Minaj and Drake over his 25 year career so...
Kris Allen: American Idol, Surviving a Car Crash & Trusting Your Gut
January 16, 2018 10:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBJoining us this week out of Nashville is award winning singer/songwriter and American Idol winner Kris Allen. Kris was crowned the winner of Idol in 2008, and since then has released 5 studio albums, amassing hundreds of thousands of sales and millions of streams. Kris is now releasing music on his own label, Dog Bear Records - with both releases so far charting in the top 20 on Billboard’s Independent chart. In this interview we hear about Kris’ American Idol experience and how it’s impact...
Kris Allen: American Idol & Trusting Your Gut | Interview
January 16, 2018 10:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBJoining us this week out of Nashville is award winning singer/songwriter and American Idol winner Kris Allen. Kris was crowned the winner of Idol in 2008, and since then has released 5 studio albums, amassing hundreds of thousands of sales and millions of streams. Kris is now releasing music on his own label, Dog Bear Records - with both releases so far charting in the top 20 on Billboard’s Independent chart. In this interview we hear about Kris’ American Idol experience and how it’s impact...
2017 Holiday Special: Part 4 (with Terry McBride)
December 26, 2017 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBHappy holidays! In the final instalment of our 2017 holiday special, we talk about planning for the year ahead, and the importance of taking breaks. We share some tips on how to set goals and achieve them, as well as some past interviews where we talk about this in more depth. We also play Two Truths & A Lie with Nettwerk Music Group's Terry McBride.Enjoy! Highlights: We talk about breaking large goals down into smaller goals to make them more manageable "Every large task has multiple st...
2017 Holiday Special: Part 3 (with Damian Keyes & Alan Cross)
December 19, 2017 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBHappy holidays! In part 3 of our 4 part holiday special, we talk about holiday sales and promotions, and offer some tips on how to make the most of the holidays for promoting your music and merch. We also play Two Truths & A Lie with music industry champion Damian Keyes and Canadian broadcasting legend Alan Cross. Enjoy! Highlights: We talk about offers and promotions you can offer on your music and merch during the holidays We talk about the benefits of running a Boxing Day sale for yo...
2017 Holiday Special: Part 2 (with Troi Irons & Tyler Bancroft)
December 12, 2017 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBHappy holidays! In part 2 of our 4 part holiday special, we talk about ways you can market your music during the holidays, and other ways you can make the most of the holiday season as an artist. We also play Two Truths & A Lie with singer/songwriter Troi Irons, and Said The Whale co-frontman Tyler Bancroft. Enjoy! Highlights: We talk about how you can promote your music and make the most of the holiday season as an artist We talk about how you can promote your music as a gift, and give ...
2017 Holiday Special: Part 1 (with Riley Smith & Bif Naked)
December 05, 2017 09:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBHappy holidays! In this first part of our 4 part Holiday Special, we look back at 2017 and talk about some of our favourite interviews from the past year, as well as playing Two Truths & A Lie with past guests Riley Smith and Bif Naked. Enjoy! Highlights: We look back at 2017 and talk about some of our favourite interviews from the past year We share some of the highlights from 2017, including our interview with Justin Pierre and Melissa Cross We play a Holiday-themed game of Two Truth...
B-Sides: Episode 7 - Should You Give Music Away for Free?
November 28, 2017 08:00 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this week's B-SIDES episode, we’re going to be answering a question that was asked on a recent Facebook live - the question about whether you should give music away for free, and what "free" should mean for artists in today's music industry. Enjoy! Highlights: - We talk about the benefits of giving music away for free - and what "free" should actually mean - "Rather than thinking of it as giving music away for free, think of it more as getting it to the people who are going to be part of...
Should You Give Music Away for Free? | B-Sides
November 28, 2017 08:00 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this week's B-SIDES episode, we’re going to be answering a question that was asked on a recent Facebook live - the question about whether you should give music away for free, and what "free" should mean for artists in today's music industry. Enjoy! Highlights: - We talk about the benefits of giving music away for free - and what "free" should actually mean - "Rather than thinking of it as giving music away for free, think of it more as getting it to the people who are going to be part of y...
Trey Pearson
November 21, 2017 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBJoining us this week out of Ohio is singer/songwriter Trey Pearson. With his band Everyday Sunday, Trey Pearson has sold hundreds of thousands of records, and amassed millions of streams. He has scored 5 #1 U.S. singles and 20 Top 10 hits. His song “Wake Up! Wake Up!” was the most-played Christian rock song of 2007, and his 2009 album, “Best Night of Our Lives,” broke onto the coveted Billboard 200 chart. Trey has toured in all 50 states and 20 countries, playing with musicians such as Switc...
Michael Kaminsky
November 14, 2017 10:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBJoining us this week out of California is artist manager Michael Kaminsky. Michael is the founder of KMGMT, who have had a decade of worldwide success starting with multi-platinum artists 3OH!3. Since then, KMGMT has discovered, developed, and delivered some of pop-punk’s most recognizable names, most-anticipated albums, and biggest sold out tours with artists like Neck Deep, Creeper, Tonight Alive, As It Is, The Summer Set and more. Most recently, Michael launched Adventure Cat Records – a...
Jesea Lee: Band Publicity, PR Misconceptions & Hiring a Publicist
November 07, 2017 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBJoining us this week out of Cleveland, Ohio is music publicist Jesea Lee. Jesea is a publicist with High Road Publicity, a team of highly passionate PR professionals with a combined 30+ years experience.High Road Publicity have developed an uncanny system for developing and launching an avalanche of emerging bands that are signing to some prestigious labels including Revival Recordings, Artery Recordings, Rise Records, and Equal Vision.In this interview, Jesea breaks down some misconceptions ...
2017 Halloween Special (with Michael Grubbs & Kevin Cadogan)
October 31, 2017 09:00 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MBHappy Halloween! Instead of a B-SIDES episode, we've got a special Halloween episode for you this week. We didn't record a special last year due to technological issues (more about this in the episode) but we found a way to make these specials work, so we're back, baby! This episode features past guests Michael Grubbs of Wakey Wakey and Third Eye Blind/XEB guitarist Kevin Cadogan, as well as a history of BTA specials and some paranormal-themed stories. Enjoy! Highlights: - We talk about ou...
Mark Fraser: The Curator Podcast, Interview Preparation & Podcasting Challenges
October 17, 2017 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week we’re joined by a fellow podcaster, Mark Fraser from Glasgow. Mark is the host of The Curator Podcast, an interview based show which focuses on creativity and passion. His show has featured guests such as Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World, Ian Mackaye of Fugazi, Laura Jane Grace of Against Me, Scottish broadcaster Vic Galloway, and singer/songwriter Allison Weiss.Mark is also a keen musician, currently rocking guitar and vocals in False Hopes. He was also the editor and co-founder of th...
Bif Naked: Starting a Label, Advocacy & Career Longevity
October 10, 2017 07:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBJoining us out of Vancouver is recording artist and author, Bif Naked. Bif has had an extremely successful career as a musician, with 10 studio albums and countless tours to her name. She is a celebrated and diverse artist and writer known for sliding easily between her punk roots, to rock, pop, alternative, and contemporary genres of music. Bif’s music has been featured in TV shows such as The Tonight Show and Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and she’s been described as “Princess of Punk” and The “...
Riley Smith: Seizing Opportunities, Music in Nashville & Setting Goals
October 03, 2017 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBJoining us this week out of Los Angeles is actor and musician, Riley Smith. Riley’s TV credits include recurring roles in 24, True Blood and Nashville, as well as a leading role in the CW series, Frequency. These roles got him in front of the people, but his love for music introduced him to them in a way unlike any other role he has played.Musically, Riley’s past successes include supporting Jordin Sparks, a residency at the iconic Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles and a European tour. He’s also had ...
B-Sides: Episode 6 - Getting Started with Crowdfunding
September 26, 2017 07:00 - 30 minutes - 34.6 MBIn our sixth episode of B-SIDES we talk about getting started with crowdfunding; how to decide how much to ask for, what you should offer your backers as rewards for their support, and how to ask for help. We've also got a bonus segment from our recent interview with Amanda Palmer, where she talks about keeping it personal when communicating with your fans (and how she didn't always approach things that way!)Highlights:- We talk about how to decide how much you need to raise in your crowdfun...
Kevin Cadogan (XEB): Third Eye Blind, The Journey vs The Destination, Publishing & Copyright
September 19, 2017 07:00 - 27 minutes - 31.8 MBOur guest this week is Kevin Cadogan out of Berkley, California. Kevin is a founding member of Third Eye Blind and performed with the band from 1993 to 2000. He co-wrote some of the band’s most notable hits, including "How's It Going to Be", "Losing a Whole Year", and "Graduate."Since parting ways with Third Eye Blind, Kevin has released solo material and has also began touring with XEB, a band made up of ex-Third Eye Blind members. In this episode we hear more about XEB, Kevin's experience i...
Amanda Palmer: The Art of Asking & Successful Crowdfunding | Interview
September 12, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBJoining us this week is musician and bestselling author Amanda Palmer. Amanda is the lead singer, pianist, and lyricist of the duo The Dresden Dolls, and has released numerous solo records to critical acclaim. In 2012 she became the first artist to raise over $1m on Kickstarter, with the resulting album, “Theatre Is Evil” charting in the US top 10. Her TED talk on The Art of Asking went viral and was quickly followed by a book expanding on the subject which became a New York Times Bestseller....
Amanda Palmer: The Art of Asking, Dealing with Insecurity & Successful Crowdfunding
September 12, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBJoining us this week is musician and bestselling author Amanda Palmer. Amanda is the lead singer, pianist, and lyricist of the duo The Dresden Dolls, and has released numerous solo records to critical acclaim. In 2012 she became the first artist to raise over $1m on Kickstarter, with the resulting album, “Theatre Is Evil” charting in the US top 10. Her TED talk on The Art of Asking went viral and was quickly followed by a book expanding on the subject which became a New York Times Bestseller...
Trina Shoemaker: Preparing for a Studio Session & Winning a GRAMMY
September 05, 2017 08:00 - 30 minutes - 34.5 MBJoining us this week out of Alabama is Grammy award winning producer, Trina Shoemaker. Trina has worked on records for artists including Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlisle, The Dixie Chicks, Queens of the Stone Age, and Josh Ritter, and in 1998 became the first woman to win a Grammy for Best Engineered Album.Trina is partnered with Dauphin Street Sound, a world class recording studio run with heart and soul in Mobile, Alabama. In this interview we hear more about her experience as a producer, the a...
Damian Keyes: Music Education, Effective Social Media & The 1% Rule
August 22, 2017 08:00 - 29 minutes - 34.1 MBJoining us this week out of Brighton, England is music industry entrepreneur, speaker and all round music business champion Damian Keyes. After founding The British Institute of Modern Music aka BIMM, which is now valued at over £50M, Damian went on to build and invest in several other businesses including DK Music Management, DK Music Academy & Warble Entertainment. As a musician, he’s also played some impressive shows - including performing at London’s Hyde Park to 150,000 people alongside ...
Shawnee Kilgore: Crowdfunding, Honesty & Collaborating with Joss Whedon
August 15, 2017 07:00 - 24 minutes - 28.3 MBJoining us this week out of Austin, Texas is singer/songwriter and photographer Shawnee Kilgore. Shawnee has a crowdfunding story that most artists can only dream of. Hollywood director Joss Whedon loved Shawnee's music and voice, and backed her Kickstarter.After the campaign ended and she was working on a personalized song for him, he emailed to ask if she would be interested in working on a co-write with him. Their single “Big Giant Me" came as the result and they went on to create Back to ...
Summer Swee-Singh: Music Composition, Endorsements & Skrillex
August 08, 2017 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBJoining us this week out of Orange County, California is Summer Swee-Singh. Summer is a professional pianist, keyboard player, music director, composer, film scorer, music arranger, and piano consultant. As a professional solo pianist, Summer has performed for audiences as large as 10,000 people and has performed for two TED-sanctioned TEDx events. In addition to performing, Summer has also dabbled in film scoring, having composed the music for two short documentaries and one tech commercial ...
Michael Grubbs (Wakey Wakey): One Tree Hill, Music Placements & Collaboration
August 01, 2017 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBJoining us this week out of Brooklyn, New York is Michael Grubbs of Wakey Wakey. Michael is also known as “Grubbs” from One Tree Hill, where Wakey Wakey’s music was featured. The band’s 2010 album Almost Everything I Wish I Said The Last Time I Saw You hit #1 on the Billboard Heatseeker’s Chart, and they’ve released 2 more successful albums since then.The band has a dedicated fanbase - and this is shown through their “Salvation” album exceeding their crowdfunding goal by 141% and the numerous...
B-Sides: Episode 4 - Time Management & Building a Team
July 25, 2017 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIn our fourth B-SIDES episode we talk about time management and building a team, and we share a bonus segment from Stephen Christian’s interview. We talk about balancing multiple projects, finding work/life balance, and the importance of delegation.Highlights:- We talk about the importance of managing your time efficiently, especially when balancing multiple projects- Marcio shares how his day planner has changed his life- Ross and Marcio talk about the different lists they use to keep on top...
Alexis Kimbrough: Growth Group, Making Money as a Musician & Knowing Your Value
July 18, 2017 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBOur guest today is Alexis Kimbrough out of Atlanta, Georgia. Alexis is the founder of Growth Group - an accounting firm focusing on musicians and creative businesses. With Growth Group, Alexis helps musicians manage their taxes, plan for recording and touring, and more.Alexis has dedicated her accounting career to helping music creators make a prosperous living by loving their craft, and in this interview we hear the most common problems musicians have around money, when musicians should star...
Tyler Bancroft (Said The Whale): Listening Parties, Social Media & Creative Freedom
July 10, 2017 23:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBJoining us this week out of Vancouver is Said The Whale’s Tyler Bancroft. Said The Whale are a JUNO award winning band, with 5 full length albums, and numerous EPs to their name since 2007. They also achieved a #1 hit Canadian Rock/Alternative chart in 2013 with “I Love You”The band have recently released their new record “As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide” which has taken Said The Whale back to its freeform roots while simultaneously venturing forward into uncharted art-pop territory. In this in...