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Releasing and Promoting your Music
Backstage Pass - June 13, 2021 15:00 - 12 minutesRise Against just released their new album "Nowhere Generation". Hannah got the chance to talk to Tim McLirath, vocalist / rhythm guitar, about writing, releasing and promoting an album these days.
Taking Your own Artist and Press Shots
Backstage Pass - May 30, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutesYou're a DIY artist and want to take great photos with a basic setup for your press shots? In this episode, Tommy Reynolds shares his experience of being a photographer on tour, how he takes portraits and how you can create an outstanding artwork yourself.
Carving Your own Path in Music
Backstage Pass - May 16, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutesYou dream of becoming a successful musician, but you struggle to pursue your deams? Leslie Gaston-Bird and Hannah discuss possibilities to manifest your musical career.
Music Licensing for DJs
Backstage Pass - May 02, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutesWithout doubt, the most asked at the moment question is: How to avoid muting, blocking and take downs in your DJ streams. In this episode Dr. Hayleigh Bosher and Hannah discuss music copyright and what licenses a DJ needs to remix a track and what to consider for legally using samples.
Reasons to Record Analog
Backstage Pass - April 18, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutesBeing a plantium recording engineer, Lenise Bent has been working on many successful records such as Blondie's AutoAmerican. She was also creating the foreign music and effect tracks for the entire Disney cartoon catalog. Apart from all this, one love remains: The love for analog. In this episode...
Making Your Own Cover Art
Backstage Pass - April 04, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutesWhat does an amazing artwork for your music look like? And when is it really finished? Every musician who releases music trys to come up with a unique design for the cover of the single or album. And how does it impact the success of your music?
Making It in the New Music Business
Backstage Pass - March 21, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutesHow can you juggle multiple projects and be an artist at the same time? For many musicians it's hard building a career these days, caused by lockdown-confusions and a quick-changing music market. Ari and Hannah reveal how you can manage yourself and make it as an independent artist. Tune in!
Women in the Music Business | #ChooseToChallenge
Backstage Pass - March 07, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutesHappy International Women's Day! How can you overcome obstacles and take career controle as a woman in music? Though a music career takes hard work and perseverance, you - as women - prove it is worth it. You have the chance to give the world an outlet for creative impulses, the ability to share ...
What Music Publishing is About
Backstage Pass - February 21, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutesWhy do musicians need a music publisher and what does it take to potentially become one yourself? Facts, Rhiannon Mair (songwriter, producer and founder of "Palm Bay Music") answers. She also reveals how to get on a "New Music Friday"-playlist!
Facts You Need to Know About Merchandising
Backstage Pass - February 07, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutesDo specific products sell better than others? And when should an artist or band invest in merchandise? Ever asked yourself this? Then tune in and listen to Jamie from "Awesome Merch" share some insights on how to sell your merchandise successfully.
NAMM Special No.1 - The Highlights of Day 3-5
Backstage Pass - January 23, 2021 16:00 - 9 minutesHave you ever asked yourself how important brand's aesthetics and ethos are? If not, tune in and join Warren Huart (Grammy nominated producer, songwriter and mixer) discuss his NAMM 2021 highlights, favourite new products and funny moments.
NAMM Special No.1 - The Highlights of Day 1 & 2
Backstage Pass - January 20, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutesNAMM kicked of with their first virtual event called the "Believe in music" week. Guillaume from Thomann's Guitars & Basses and Hannah followed the show and announcements to check out the hottest gear from Ibanez, Fender, Gibson and many other hyped brands for you. Here's a recap of day one and two.
What you Need to Know about Tour Management
Backstage Pass - January 10, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutesHow can you get into production management and tour management for small gigs, arena and festivals? Emma Edgar has been organizing tours for Placebo, Mumford and Sons such as many other bands. 2021 can be your time to shine, if you know what to think of before going on tour.
Being a Part-Time Musician
Backstage Pass - January 03, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutesPursuing is more than one passion and having a music career longside a job still makes you a musician. It is a great thing to be able to pursue more than one thing you enjoy as it can inspire songwriting! Xylo is a musician herself and founded the music production for women website and offers cla...
Touring & Networking Tips for 2021
Backstage Pass - December 27, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutesTouring can be a mistery - but we've got some tips that will help you become a successful touring musician, eventhough you are a newcomer, in 2021. How do you get in touch with clubs and booking agents? And why is networking so important? Danny Harvey is a tour manager and founder of Sonic Worksh...
Finding Your Sound
Backstage Pass - December 20, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutesHow can you find your unique sound and true self as an artist? There are many stages that might apear in the process of an artist development. Abigail Barlow, singer and songwriter, talks about her large online following, the results of sharing her originals and songwriting as therapy.
Stories from a Sound Engineer
Backstage Pass - December 13, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutesMany musicians and their crew are traveling the world - they are changing locations almost daily and need to bring their own sound with them. John Rupp, sound engineer, shares from funny touring stories and gives advice for people wanting to get into sound engineering, touring and music production.
TikTok: The Tool to Marketing your Music
Backstage Pass - December 06, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutesRyan Mack is a singer and artist. He has a huge following on tiktok as a result of posting original songs and breaking down his lyrics in short videos. Find out how to use TikTok as a tool to market new music, and how to build a fanbase on TikTok that will convert to listening audiences on Spotif...
What it Takes to Become a DJ & Producer
Backstage Pass - November 29, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutesYou are into electronic music and want to start producing music yourself? Owen Norton, professional and touring DJ & producer discusses some tips to make you get started and reveals how he tests new tracks during his live sets.
How to Get Signed by a Major Label
Backstage Pass - November 22, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutesDo you have to grow a fanbase and wait for a record label to approach you? Maybe! But there are many other ways to get the attention of major labels in 2020. And what even changes if you sign a label deal? Discuss this with Mark Orr, founder of LAB Records.
Believing in Your Music
Backstage Pass - November 15, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutesYou are a songwriter, but don't believe in your songs? You have started to produce lately, but you aren't convinced of your own tracks? Learn how to be confident and how to turn your weaknesses into strengths with the advice of Dylan Pines, a producer and content creator @Musician on a Mission.
Do Musicians Need a Brand Deal?
Backstage Pass - November 08, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutesCan you still fund tours with brands? Questions many musicians ask themselves before playing live shows. Brand Partnership Manager, Kate Truscott, talks about artist deals and what you should be aware of before signing a contract with brands.
Advice for Artists in 2021
Backstage Pass - November 01, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutesWhat can you do to proceed or even succed with your music in 2021? In this episode, music industry advisor Mike Burgess, answers the most common questions about the music business and mentions sone tips that can help pushing your musical career to the next level - even these days.
The Key to Songwriting
Backstage Pass - October 25, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutesTimberland, Harry Styles, Adele and many more: They are all artists and co-writers at the same time. But what's the their role in a songwriting session and how can co-writing be rewarding for the the record? Our guests today: Hannie, an electronic duo.
Ways to Get your Music Heard
Backstage Pass - October 18, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutesHow should you marketing your music without selling your soul? There are hundreds of ways to get heard - Adam Ivy, marketing specialist, reveals which ones are the most effective and how you can establish yourself in the music business.
Making it as a Drummer
Backstage Pass - October 11, 2020 15:00 - 14 minutesEver wondered how to become Yungbluds or a professional drummer? Ben Sharp is the man behind the kit, working for BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and major label acts who require real drums on their production. Listen and become a pro drummer yourself!
What does a Musical Director do?
Backstage Pass - October 04, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutesWhat does it feel like, performing with Ed Sheeran or working with Anne-Marie? Ashton Miranda, musical director, keys player and producer talks about his favorite experiences on tour, working on some of the biggest shows in pop music and his Roland live setup. And what does Robbie Williams have t...
What Music Cities are About
Backstage Pass - September 27, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutesDo you remember how exhausting it was to find your first band practice room or concert location? In this episode, Danny Keir and Hannah discuss why musicians must have local amenities in order to thrive - from rehearsal rooms and educational facilities, to grassroots clubs and performance spaces.
How to Visualize your Show
Backstage Pass - September 20, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutesTouring is not only about performing on stage - it's also about spreading emotions through visual effects, lighting settings and the right show moments. But what does it take to come up with the perfect creative concept for your show?
How releasing Music has Changed
Backstage Pass - September 13, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutesMost of us remember the first cd we brought - nowerdays sales is made digital / by touring. But how does this influence the process of writing, releasing and promoting your music? In this episode, Hannah and Julia Nunes discuss how the internet has changed over the last ten years and what that me...
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