Total Music Business: Super Fresh Country
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Puzzle Maker Academy presents Total Music Business: Super Fresh Country, a monthly show that features interviews with guests within the Country music realm and provides expert knowledge and useful advice for aspiring Country music artists. It's time to navigate the music industry with confidence and think outside the box with hosts Danny McMahon and Andrea Succi.
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S2 E3 - Getting The Best Out Of Your Songwriting with Country Artist Sarahbeth Taite
June 30, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB"Getting The Best Out Of Your Songwriting with Country Artist Sarahbeth Taite” is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this third episode of the all-new and rebranded Season 2 of the show, we chat with country artist Sarahbeth Taite, exploring her journey into country music through songwriting, moving to Nashville, co-writing, the new EP and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "She Had Me At Heads Carolina" by Cole Swindell - "Hell Of A Way To Go" by Riley ...
S2 E2 - Crafting The Perfect Radio Submission with Marcus Keppel-Palmer from Country West With The Big KP
May 05, 2022 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB"Crafting The Perfect Radio Submission with Marcus Keppel-Palmer from Country West With The Big KP" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this second episode of the all-new and rebranded Season 2 of the show, we welcome back our very first guest Marcus Keppel-Palmer, this time delving into his role as a country music DJ on Bradley Stoke Radio. We explore his early experiences of country music, discuss the current British Country sound, hear some invaluable tips for submitting your m...
S2 Bonus - Mastering The Playlisting Game with Benji Stein from PlaylistSupply
April 14, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB"Mastering The Playlisting Game with Benji Stein from PlaylistSupply" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this bonus episode, we chat with Benji Stein about PlaylistSupply, a brand new tool that enables independent artists to quickly find Spotify playlists in their genre and access valuable contacts for curators. Discover more about running your own promo campaigns and increase your Spotify reach! And make sure you check out the video demo of the platform on our YouTube channel to...
S2 E1 - Review Of C2C 2022...And Maybe Even 2023?! With James Daykin of Lyric Magazine / Entertainment Focus
March 31, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB"Review Of C2C 2022...And Maybe Even 2023?! With James Daykin of Lyric Magazine / Entertainment Focus" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this first episode of the all-new and rebranded Season 2 of the show, we chat with James Daykin from Lyric Magazine / Entertainment Focus* about this year's "Country 2 Country Music Festival". We explore his highlights from the main stage inside London's O2 Arena, the festival's "surprise package", some super exciting predictions for next year'...
11. What A Way To Go TikTok Viral! - with Country Artist Austin Burke
February 04, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB"What A Way To Go TikTok Viral! - with Country Artist Austin Burke" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we chat with country artist Austin Burke and explore his journey as a country artist in Nashville, from the song that kicked it all off, to becoming a TikTok sensation, all the way to being introduced by Vince Gill at the Grand Ole Opry. ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "As You Leave" by Canaan Cox - "Planet Zero" by Shinedown ----- Useful Lin...
S1 E11 - What A Way To Go TikTok Viral! - with Country Artist Austin Burke
February 04, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB"What A Way To Go TikTok Viral! - with Country Artist Austin Burke" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we chat with country artist Austin Burke and explore his journey as a country artist in Nashville, from the song that kicked it all off, to becoming a TikTok sensation, all the way to being introduced by Vince Gill at the Grand Ole Opry. ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "As You Leave" by Canaan Cox - "Planet Zero" by Shinedown ----- Useful Lin...
S1 E10 - The Modern Artist Formula with Serial Entrepreneur Tyler Boone
January 07, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB"The Modern Artist Formula with Serial Entrepreneur Tyler Boone" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we chat with serial entrepreneur Tyler Boone and explore his journey into becoming a professional Blues/Americana artist, providing label services for independent artists, creating his own brand of Bourbon, developing an entrepreneurial mindset, and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "So Much" / "Just A Little" by Seth Ennis - "Small Town...
10. The Modern Artist Formula with Serial Entrepreneur Tyler Boone
January 07, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB"The Modern Artist Formula with Serial Entrepreneur Tyler Boone" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we chat with serial entrepreneur Tyler Boone and explore his journey into becoming a professional Blues/Americana artist, providing label services for independent artists, creating his own brand of Bourbon, developing an entrepreneurial mindset, and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "So Much" / "Just A Little" by Seth Ennis - "Small Town...
S1 E9 - From Words On A Page To My Songs On A Stage with Songwriter Lauren Campbell
December 03, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB"From Words On A Page To My Songs On A Stage with Songwriter Lauren Campbell" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Lauren's journey into Country music, becoming a songwriter, overcoming obstacles on the way to success, visiting Nashville, and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Used To" by Brandon Ray - "Ride The Lightning" by Warren Zeiders ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Lauren Campbell Instagram Profile - Puzzle Maker Acade...
9. From Words On A Page To My Songs On A Stage with Songwriter Lauren Campbell
December 03, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB"From Words On A Page To My Songs On A Stage with Songwriter Lauren Campbell" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Lauren's journey into Country music, becoming a songwriter, overcoming obstacles on the way to success, visiting Nashville, and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Used To" by Brandon Ray - "Ride The Lightning" by Warren Zeiders ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Lauren Campbell Instagram Profile - Puzzle Maker Acade...
Taking It Pro with Session Player Dan Plimmer
November 05, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB"Taking It Pro with Session Player Dan Plimmer" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Dan's journey into becoming a professional session player, the importance of networking, how to land your first session gig and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Breadwinner" by Kacey Musgraves - "Walk On Whiskey" by Old Dominion ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Dan Plimmer Instagram Profile - Puzzle Maker Academy Instagram Profile - Total Mu...
8. Taking It Pro with Session Player Dan Plimmer
November 05, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB"Taking It Pro with Session Player Dan Plimmer" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Dan's journey into becoming a professional session player, the importance of networking, how to land your first session gig and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Breadwinner" by Kacey Musgraves - "Walk On Whiskey" by Old Dominion ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Dan Plimmer Instagram Profile - Puzzle Maker Academy Instagram Profile - Total Mu...
S1 E8 - Taking It Pro with Session Player Dan Plimmer
November 05, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB"Taking It Pro with Session Player Dan Plimmer" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Dan's journey into becoming a professional session player, the importance of networking, how to land your first session gig and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Breadwinner" by Kacey Musgraves - "Walk On Whiskey" by Old Dominion ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Dan Plimmer Instagram Profile - Puzzle Maker Academy Instagram Profile - Total Mu...
7. Taking On Nashville with Songwriter/Artist Tyler Bank
September 30, 2021 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB"Taking On Nashville with Songwriter/Artist Tyler Bank" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Tyler's move to Nashville, the city's hottest venues for discovering new music, collaborative songwriting, and featuring in the CMA Fest highlights reel. ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - The Band Camino self-titled album - "Shivers" by Ed Sheeran ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Listen to "That's How We Grew Up" by Tyler Bank - Tyler's Instagram...
S1 E7 - Taking On Nashville with Songwriter/Artist Tyler Bank
September 30, 2021 23:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB"Taking On Nashville with Songwriter/Artist Tyler Bank" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Tyler's move to Nashville, the city's hottest venues for discovering new music, collaborative songwriting, and featuring in the CMA Fest highlights reel. ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - The Band Camino self-titled album - "Shivers" by Ed Sheeran ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Listen to "That's How We Grew Up" by Tyler Bank - Tyler's Instagram...
6. London To LA And Everything In Between with Session Player Tony Randall Phillips
September 02, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB"London To LA And Everything In Between with Session Player Tony Randall Phillips" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Tony's journey into becoming a studio and live session player in LA, meeting Alesha Dixon, Paloma Faith and Adele, and we hear his top tips for becoming a professional session musician. ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Stop Dragging Your Boots" by Danielle Bradberry - "At The End Of A Bar" by Chris Young & Mitchell Te...
S1 E6 - London To LA And Everything In Between with Session Player Tony Randall Phillips
September 02, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB"London To LA And Everything In Between with Session Player Tony Randall Phillips" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Tony's journey into becoming a studio and live session player in LA, meeting Alesha Dixon, Paloma Faith and Adele, and we hear his top tips for becoming a professional session musician. ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Stop Dragging Your Boots" by Danielle Bradberry - "At The End Of A Bar" by Chris Young & Mitchell Te...
S1 E5 - Route To The Festival (The Inside Scoop) with Georgie from Tennessee Fields
August 05, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB"Route To The Festival (The Inside Scoop) with Georgie from Tennessee Fields" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Georgie's journey into starting her own country music festival, getting big names on the bill, overcoming Covid restrictions for the 2021 edition and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Betty James (The Gold Edition)" by Jimmy Allen - "Memories" by Kane Brown & blackbear ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Tennessee ...
5. Route To The Festival (The Inside Scoop) with Georgie from Tennessee Fields
August 05, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB"Route To The Festival (The Inside Scoop) with Georgie from Tennessee Fields" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Georgie's journey into starting her own country music festival, getting big names on the bill, overcoming Covid restrictions for the 2021 edition and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Betty James (The Gold Edition)" by Jimmy Allen - "Memories" by Kane Brown & blackbear ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Tennessee ...
S1 E4 - The Journey Into Original Music with UK Country Artist Tommy Winn
July 01, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB"The Journey Into Original Music with UK Country Artist Tommy Winn" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Tommy's journey into original music, discovering the UK Country music scene, co-hosting a Clubhouse room and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Remind Me Of You" by Lily Rose - "Run" by One Republic ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Tommy Winn Instagram Profile - Tommy Winn Website - UK Country News Instagram Profile - Tota...
4. The Journey Into Original Music with UK Country Artist Tommy Winn
July 01, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB"The Journey Into Original Music with UK Country Artist Tommy Winn" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Tommy's journey into original music, discovering the UK Country music scene, co-hosting a Clubhouse room and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Remind Me Of You" by Lily Rose - "Run" by One Republic ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Tommy Winn Instagram Profile - Tommy Winn Website - UK Country News Instagram Profile - Tota...
3. The European Country Music Scene with Promoter "Boots of Europe"
June 03, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB"The European Country Music Scene with Promoter "Boots of Europe" " is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we talk all things European Country Music, starring in Brad Paisley's music videos and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Stranger" by Riley Roth - "Legends Are Made" by Sam Tinnesz ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Boots Of Europe Instagram Page - Boots Country Radio UK Instagram Page - Boots of Norway Website - Total Music Business ...
S1 E3 - The European Country Music Scene with Promoter "Boots of Europe"
June 03, 2021 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB"The European Country Music Scene with Promoter "Boots of Europe" " is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we talk all things European Country Music, starring in Brad Paisley's music videos and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Stranger" by Riley Roth - "Legends Are Made" by Sam Tinnesz ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Boots Of Europe Instagram Page - Boots Country Radio UK Instagram Page - Boots of Norway Website - Total Music Business ...
S1 E2 - The Indie Artist Takes Control with Music Branding Coach Jillian Francis
May 06, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB"The Indie Artist Takes Control with Music Branding Coach Jillian Francis" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore the importance of having a mentor as an artist, whilst also discussing Jillian's experiences in the music industry, both in LA and Chicago. Listen in to find out why playing American football with Reggae superstar Ziggy Marley had such a big impact on her career! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "All I Can Do" by Buck Twenty -...
2. The Indie Artist Takes Control with Music Branding Coach Jillian Francis
May 06, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB"The Indie Artist Takes Control with Music Branding Coach Jillian Francis" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore the importance of having a mentor as an artist, whilst also discussing Jillian's experiences in the music industry, both in LA and Chicago. Listen in to find out why playing American football with Reggae superstar Ziggy Marley had such a big impact on her career! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "All I Can Do" by Buck Twenty -...
1. Breaking Down the Legal with Entertainment Lawyer Marcus-Keppel Palmer
April 01, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB"Breaking Down the Legal with Entertainment Lawyer Marcus Keppel-Palmer" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we break down the technicalities of the legal side of the music business, as well as giving you a deeper insight into Marcus’ personal experience as a music lawyer. ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - No Brakes by The Wolfe Brothers - That Summer by Kaylee Bell - Hung Up On You by Jayne Denham & Troy Kemp - This Is Heaven by Nick Jonas ----- ...
S1 E1 - Breaking Down the Legal with Entertainment Lawyer Marcus-Keppel Palmer
April 01, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB"Breaking Down the Legal with Entertainment Lawyer Marcus Keppel-Palmer" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we break down the technicalities of the legal side of the music business, as well as giving you a deeper insight into Marcus’ personal experience as a music lawyer. ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - No Brakes by The Wolfe Brothers - That Summer by Kaylee Bell - Hung Up On You by Jayne Denham & Troy Kemp - This Is Heaven by Nick Jonas ----- ...