As music fans, we think we know more about the music industry and its inner workings than we actually do. Whether it is around promoting music, where all the money goes, and why bands do or do not spend money.

But when you get a chance to uncover pieces of that, we all receive a better understanding of what life is like for a band, and why they make the business decisions that they do.


Archie from the UK band Immerse joins us on the podcast today to talk all about this. This includes topics from


Why bands may not promote a non-single that hits it big with the audience.The importance bands put on their musical directions and artistic creation over economic gain and possibly "selling out."Venue Merch Cuts and how Immerse may try and sidestep that with the merch van idea.


A great episode to dive into. Make sure you dive into more by hitting that subscribe button.


Find Immerse Online:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisimmerse

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisimmerse/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtO2yFvv_jX61BXc-SWwlDQ

Website: https://thisisimmerse.bandcamp.com

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3S3vmLBBxnscJGPLeqVKQN?si=ilXuh5OQTxmGwE1Xl6YQhA

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/immerse/595529106


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Welcome: (0:00)

Reacting To The Release of the Newest EP: (0:57)

Looking at Songs that Pop Off... That Weren't Singles: (5:32)

Why Bands Might Not Shift To Promote a Non-Single That Pops Off: (8:33)

Why Do Fans Not Fully Understand Money in the Music Industry?: (17:12)

Opening Up with Music Industry Money Transparency: (21:41)

The Merch Van Story & Ideas: (29:00)

More New Music Already?: (42:28)

Immerse Recommends 3 Bands For You: (48:39)

Kevin's Final Thought; Reflecting on Archie's Final Comment: (56:04)

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