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| Digital Detox: A Guide to Unplugging & Social Media Breaks | B-Sides | 19 Nov 2020 | 00:10:24 | |
In this episode we talk about the importance of taking a break from social media and doing a digital detox, as a musician. A few of the topics we discuss include:
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| Are Singles the New Album? | B-Sides | 23 Oct 2020 | 00:10:14 | |
In this episode, we ask the question - what matters more in today's music industry: quality or quantity? A few of the things we discuss include:
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| Track-listing: Does It Still Matter in a Digital Age? | B-Sides | 26 Nov 2018 | 00:10:38 | |
In an age where digital streaming and curated playlists are king, does your album’s song order even matter anymore? In this episode we're talking about why tracklisting is important in a full album, what to consider when creating the track order, and the difference in approach for discovery vs listenability. --- - Sponsor: Social Surge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hugh McIntyre: Music Journalism, Press Releases & Email Pitches | 04 Oct 2016 | 00:29:26 | |
This week we’re joined by freelance music journalist, Hugh McIntyre. Hugh’s work has appeared in Forbes, Sonicbids, The Huffington Post and Billboard, and he is editor in chief at Pop Bang Boom. Earlier this year he was part of a panel at SXSW called The Secrets of Pitching Your Band, with past guest and friend of the show, Laura Goldfarb. In this interview we hear about mistakes artists and publicists make when approaching journalists, what a good press release should consist of, and the importance of relationships in the music industry.Highlights:- We hear how Hugh started writing about music, and his first publication- Hugh tells us how he got an internship at Billboard, and how it was a bit of a fluke- We talk about mistakes artists and publicists make when sending pitch emails to journalists- Hugh shares how often press releases don’t convey the excitement they should- The human touch is very important in press releases - they should sound like they’re coming from a human- Hugh shares his preferred format for emails and press releases- We hear some of things Hugh doesn’t want to hear in a pitch email- We talk about the importance of relationships in the music business- Hugh shares why he thinks it’s important that artists go for smaller publications before the bigger ones- You never know what blogs are going to become popular - don’t dismiss them!- Hugh remembers the artists who gave him their time when he first started, and will continue to help them out- “Has anyone ever chosen Michael Bolton? Was it Michael Bolton?!” - Hugh McIntyre, 2016Advice:- Look back at your press release as if you’re reading it for the first time- Your email pitch should be short and sweet- Make things easy for the journalist or publication you are contacting- Writers base what they write about based on what they think people are going to want to read- If you can tie yourself in with a bigger name somehow, it will make you more appealing to journalistsGuest Links:- Website: http://popbangboomblog.com/- Twitter: @popbanghugh- Instagram: @popbanghughSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses- Joe Settineri- The Rock/Star Advocate- Buck Naked Soap Company- Wendy Donaldson---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Icarus Account: Connecting Through Music, Teamwork & Fan Experiences | 27 Sep 2016 | 00:30:12 | |
This week we’re joined by singer/songwriters Trey and Ty Turner of The Icarus Account. The Icarus Account have released 7 albums independently since 2007, with their latest album “Over The Moon” out now. Their music has enabled them to make countless connections all over the world through his music, which the band say is more important to them than anything else.The band are definitely on our wavelength - in their bio, they say “We love writing. We love recording. We love meeting fans for the first time and calling them friends by the end of the night.” In this interview we hear about how they've coped with changes in the industry over the past 10 years, the advice they'd offer to fellow artists, and about their new record, "Over the Moon."Highlights:- If you don’t like photos of Trey’s dog, you probably shouldn’t follow him on Instagram!- We talk about the changes in the music industry and how the guys have stayed focused- We hear how Ty and Trey balance the different responsibilities and roles required in the new music industry- Ty tells us how the decline of Myspace impacted them as musicians- We hear how long term ways of keeping in touch with your audience are so important- Trey = right brain / Ty = left brain / The Icarus Account = full brain- We hear how Ty and Trey compliment each other with their different skillsets- The guys tell us about some of the most memorable fan experiences they’ve had- We set Ty and Trey against each other in our 20 Questions section- Talent + Attitude = Talittude- No-one knows what swamp cabbage is; who can tell us what it is?- Ross = king of the segue- We hear about The Icarus Account’s new album “Over the Moon”- Trey shares how their fans didn’t just need new material, they needed better material- With the new album, the band spent much more time working on this record than othersAdvice:- “You have to stay passionate about the music at all times” - Ty Turner, 2016- “You have to be willing to experiment and capitalise on the opportunities technology presents” - Trey Turner, 2016- You have to be persistent and willing to get your hands dirty in this industry- A musician isn’t just a musician anymore - you have to know how to do the business stuff, too- If you’re driven enough, you can open doors- You’re going to hear people say no - don’t get discouraged- Just because one person doesn’t like your music, doesn’t mean someone else won’t- You should always be learning and improving - you have to put the work into your craftGuest Links:- Website: http://theicarusaccount.com- Twitter: @icarusaccount / @tyturnerband / @treyturnerband- Facebook: /theicarusaccount- Instagram: @icarusaccount / @tyturnerband / @treyturnerbandSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses- The Rock/Star Advocate- Buck Naked Soap Company- Wendy Donaldson---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rachael Yamagata: Collaboration, Work/Life Balance & Independence | 20 Sep 2016 | 00:34:43 | |
This week we’re joined by New York based singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata. To date, she’s released 4 solo EPs and 3 full length albums, and she’s collaborated with artists such as Jason Mraz, Ryan Adams, Bright Eyes and past guest Terra Naomi. Her music has also been featured in shows such as The OC, Brothers & Sisters, Grey’s Anatomy and How I Met Your Mother.Rachael has seen both sides of the major and independent spectrum, and is currently gearing up to release her latest album Tightrope Walker independently. In this intervew we hear about Rachael's experience as an independent musician, how she finds that work/life balance we're all searching for, and why collaboration is so important to her.Highlights:- Sometimes we all need the melody and chord progression to help us get the words out- Ross shares a story about finding out how a fellow college classmate was a fan of Rachael’s- Rachael shares the pros/cons of being both a major and independent artist- When you’re on a major label, you’re surrounded by a big team - you’ve got that “machine”- A lot of artists now are finding that they have no choice other than to do things themselves- Rachael shares that being independent gave her a birds eye view of her career she didn’t have before- “Being an independent artist is a 24 hour job” - Rachael Yamagata, 2016- We talk about Rachael’s upcoming record and how she was involved in the production process- Rachael shares how she believes in the importance of collaboration- “The greatest challenge is being creatively IN it, but being able to look at it objectively” - Rachael Yamagata, 2016- We hear how Rachael learned how to edit her own video out of necessity- “Knowledge is bred from necessity” - Rachael Yamagata, 2016- We talk about finding that work/life balance that we’re all looking for- Rachael shares how she loves watching other artists work, and what you can learn from what they do- Rachael tells us about Jason Mraz’s work ethic and writing process and what she learned from himAdvice:- “You just dive in and figure it out as you go” - Rachael Yamagata, 2016- Part of taking over your career is a great education for how to make smarter decisions and utilise your resources- Know what you can’t do, and pick your team around the skills you don’t have- Finding those key people for your team can change your life- Find people with 100% integrity and who can be accountable- You want someone on your team who makes the world a better placeGuest Links:- Website: http://rachaelyamagata.com- Twitter: @rachaelyamagata- Facebook: /rachaelyamagata- Instagram: @rachaelyamagataSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses- The Rock/Star Advocate- Buck Naked Soap Company---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dave Yaden: Songwriting, Music Publishing & Pierce the Veil | 13 Sep 2016 | 00:32:47 | |
This week we’re joined by LA based musician and Grammy award winning songwriter Dave Yaden. Dave’s written and toured with artists such as Lady Antebellum, One Republic, Josh Kelley, and our friend Tyler Hilton. He’s also performed on shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with Dave Letterman, Good Morning America and the Ellen Degeneres show several times over.His musical range is extremely eclectic - he’s collaborated on hip hop tracks, written and recorded with hardcore punk group Pierce The Veil, and as if that wasn’t enough, is also working on his own solo material. His latest EP “Move” is out now.Highlights:- Dave says he’s always been better at writing for other people than himself- Writing for others took so many self-directed questions out of the equation for Dave- Sometimes as artists we get worried that we won’t come across- We talk about writing in different genres and how heavily related western music genres really are- People don’t listen to music questioning the genre - we appreciate it for what it is- 2016 is a really exciting time for musicians, especially as genres are more open now- Dave believes that writing in various genres helps to make him a better writer- When writing a song, ask yourself “is this a good song?” rather than “is this good punk music?”- Dave compares the major label to independent experience, and tells us the pros and cons of each- Dave shares how he feels there is too much pandering within the major labels- Dave gives us some tips for getting songs in front of publishers - and there’s no quick fix- We hear how Dave wishes he could go back in time and dress cooler - your look is important in music!- Artists will dress up for a regular job, but won’t do the same for their music career- You have to enjoy your work in the music industry, otherwise you may as well be doing something else- “I should just be playing the piano with my dick - I’d have hundreds of thousands of subscribers” - Dave Yaden, 2016Advice:- “In songwriting, the more personal you get, the more relatable it is” - Dave Yaden, 2016- “When writing a song, think about what is going to make people want to hit play” - Dave Yaden, 2016- If approaching a publisher, make sure your demos are as good as they can be- If you want to do art for a living, you have to think like a business person- Go to where the music is - go to shows, networking events- The “ins” that people have are never a guaranteed route to success- If artists aren’t cutting your songs, FIND an artist to cut your song- Listen to the little kid inside of you - if that kid is excited, you’ve got a good songGuest Links:- Instagram: @daveyaden- Twitter: @daveyaden- Facebook: /daveyaden- Soundcloud: /daveyadenSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses- The Rock/Star Advocate- Buck Naked Soap Company---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Rick Barker: The New Music Industry, Relationship Building & Social Media | 06 Sep 2016 | 00:30:23 | |
This week we’re joined by Rick Barker out of Nashville, former manager of Taylor Swift, Social Media Mentor to American Idol finalists, and private consultant to Big Machine Label Group and Live Nation. He strives to teach artists how to be artists, and treat their art as a business.Rick is also the founder of Music Industry Blueprint, and his marketing tactics have been featured in Billboard. He’s dedicated his life to helping independent artists plot out the most efficient strategies for turning their music into a career. In this interview, Rick shares so much advice, including some of the misconceptions artists have around the music business, and the importance of social media in today's music industry.Highlights:- Rick shares what the three things he wants people after being in contact with him- We hear why Rick encouraged Taylor Swift to meet 500,000 people- “It really means something when you have an artist who is willing to do the work” - Rick Barker, 2016- “You don’t fill a stadium with hit songs, you fill it with people” - Rick Barker, 2016- We can’t duplicate timing and luck, but we can make sure we’re prepared for when opportunities happen- Rick shares some of the biggest misconceptions artists have around the music business- Rick doesn’t think artists realise quite how powerful the new music industry is- The music industry is a relationship business- Ross says an artist has to earn someone’s “fanship”- We hear how many artists don’t know how to use their mailing lists correctly- Rick teaches artists how to use the techniques that major corporations use to get in front of an audience- If you’re just making records and not getting it out there, you’re in the inventory business, not the music business- We hear about Rick’s work as social media mentor for American Idol finalists- Rick shares some of the mistakes that artists make on social media- “If you don’t have an hour a day to dedicate to the customers of your business, get out of the business” - Rick Barker, 2016- Rick flies through our 20 questions in what might be our fastest one yet!- Rick shares why it’s so important for artists to have their own websiteAdvice:- Your past doesn’t define your future- Your music career all starts with the music, but it grows with relationships- Get your music on as many phones as possible- Comment on other people’s stuff and show them that you care- Consistency, especially on social media, is key- Invest in yourself, and educate yourself - it’s your own responsibilityGuest Links:- Website: http://rickbarker.com- Twitter: @rickbarkermusic- Instagram: @rickbarkermusic- Facebook: /themusicindustryblueprintSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ruby Roth: Creative Living, Veganism & Combining Your Passions | 31 Aug 2016 | 00:27:00 | |
This week we’re joined by LA based artist, author, illustrator and designer, Ruby Roth. Ruby is the world's leading author and illustrator of vegan and vegetarian books for children, and has been featured on CNN, FOX, and many other major media outlets.Complementing her degrees in art and American Studies, Ruby has researched animal agriculture, health, nutrition, and the benefits of a plant-based diet for over a decade. In this episode, Ruby shares how her art and passion for veganism have been combined, and discusses the challenges involved in making a living as an artist.Ruby has also very kindly offered to give away a free copy of her latest book! For your chance to win, share this episode on Facebook or Twitter and subscribe to our mailing list, and we’ll be picking a winner at random next week!Highlights:- Ruby is an artist first and foremost- Ruby is an undercover punk - you wouldn’t know by looking at her, but you would if you saw her music collection!- We hear how Ruby ended up combining multiple skills and passions into a career- Ruby tells us about her latest book “The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids”- Ruby’s latest book is also for busy people or lazy adults (like Ross)- Marcio shares some of his favourite Vegan documentaries (including Cowspiracy)- Ruby shares how making a living as a creative is often a challenge, and you have to be fully invested in making it work- There is a lot of patience involved in making a creative living- Ruby feels that if she wasn’t able to do her art, she would wither and die- Ruby shares why she has become a vegan- We hear about the book publishing process and the pros/cons of writing in a niche genre- Ruby shares the story of how she became a published authorAdvice:- If you want to make a living through creativity, you have to do the work and commit to it- You have to be disciplined and trust in yourselfGuest Links:- Website: drawordie.com / wedonteatanimals.com- Facebook: /wedonteatanimals- Twitter: @ruby_roth- Instagram: @ruby_roth / @wedonteatanimalsSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Adam Clark: Finding Your Sound, Authenticity & Streaming | 23 Aug 2016 | 00:21:25 | |
This week we’re joined by singer/songwriter Adam Clark from Rochester, New York. Adam is an extremely hard working musician whose brand of pop/rock is both radio friendly and authentic. His music has been featured on PopMatters, The Vinyl District and PopWrapped.Over the past couple of years Adam’s released numerous singles and has collaborated with YouTube star Kait Weston (on “Take Me”) and producer David Schuler (who has worked with P!nk and John Legend). In this interview we discuss authenticity and accessibility in music, and the advice Adam would offer for his fellow musicians.Highlights:- We learn Adam is an uncle, vinyl lover and cook- We hear how Adam has been working with producer David Schuler- The last few singles Adam has released have helped him to test his boundaries- We talk about the challenges of finding your sound, and the journey you can take as an artist- We discuss the balance of authenticity and accessibility in music- “I don’t really want to write a hit to write a hit - I want to say what I have to say” - Adam Clark, 2016- As artists we want people to understand us- We hear how Adam is going to be co-producing his next record- Adam tells us how he’s using streaming to promote his music, but doesn’t want it in the long-term picture- We hear how Adam’s plan is to release a new single every 3 months before working on an albumAdvice:- Don’t stop - success doesn’t happen overnightGuest Links:- Facebook: /AdamMusicClark- Twitter: @AdamMusicClark- Instagram: @AdamMusicClarkSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Brian Thompson: Zen Thinking, Passion & The Flow State | 16 Aug 2016 | 00:33:39 | |
This week we’re joined by inspirational poet, writer, speaker, and podcaster, Brian Thompson. Brian is the host of the Zen Thinking podcast, and the author of the soon-to-be-released book, Sparks to Awaken. His goal with Zen Thinking is to provide an entirely new perspective for people to consider their life through, one that allows them to live more wisely, with compassion, purpose, clarity and happiness.Before shifting to writing full time, Brian spent close to 25 years in the music industry. He managed a chain of music retail stores, I started a record label and artist management company, and tour-managed a successful hard rock band. In this interview we hear about Brian’s work and how the philosophies he explores through his writing can be applied to creative professionals.Highlights:- “No matter where you are, there you are” - Brian Thompson- Through his writing, Brian explores the concepts of being- The only truth that can ever be spoken is: “I am” - anything else is just trouble!- Brian tells us about transitioning from working in the music industry to what he does now with Zen Thinking- We hear that Brian needed to live his life with passion, and it’s that which moved him towards writing, and away from the music business- Brian was observing his life through a narrow lens and was unhappy with that point of view - so had to make a change- We have to ask ourselves “are our goals in life ego driven?”- When our goals are absolute and pure, they’re coming from a place of expression rather than ego boosting- If you’re creating from an ego-driven place, you’ll always be wanting more- Once you know your true self, everything becomes more effortless- It was scarier for Brian to continue being unhappy than to change everything in his life- We hear how Brian’s transformation was triggered by quitting drinking- “We latch ourselves onto these things that we believe define us but the only thing that defines us are our own definitions” - Brian Thompson, 2016- Brian tells us about the Zen Thinking podcast and what we can hear on there- Brian talks about the flow state and how it relates to artistsGuest Links:- Website: http://zenthinking.net- Twitter: @zen_thinking- Instagram: @zen_thinking- Facebook: /zenthinkingSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)More:For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Shervin Lainez: Music Photography, Work Ethic & Reputation | 09 Aug 2016 | 00:28:21 | |
For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic---This week we’re joined by New York based music photographer Shervin Lainez. Shervin’s photographed many of our past guests (including Keaton Simons, Wendy Parr, Bright Light Bright Light and Gabe Dixon), as well as major and independent artists such as Amanda Palmer, Panic! At the Disco, Tegan and Sara, Regina Spektor and Sara Barielles.In this episode, we hear more about Shervin’s work, the experiences he’s had, and the advice he would give to artists from a photographer’s perspective.Highlights:- We hear how Shervin started his photography career- Shervin wanted to be around and work with musicians, and photography was the way to do it!- “If I was able to take photos of musicians or collaborate visually with musicians, I could contribute to their projects” - Shervin Lainez, 2016- We hear how Shervin moved to New York from DC to pursue music photography- As an artist, knowing what you like and knowing your musical identity really helps when working with a photographer- The best people to work with are the people who know how they would like to be presented- “It’s so important for creative people to know who they are” - Shervin Lainez, 2016- Music is still the main focus - the photography should compliment the project and translate it visually- “Wear to a shoot what you would perform in” - Shervin Lainez, 2016- A photographer should make the subject feel comfortable, and make the process easy for the artist- Shervin tells us about the biggest mistake he sees photographers making… and that’s being an asshole- Ross defends his love of Friends, and Shervin wants to fix himAdvice:- You’ll never be the best or most talented at what you do, but you can be the hardest working- Don’t try to be the best, just try and work the hardest- Work a lot harder and more often than you think you have to- When you start to get comfortable, it’s time to step it upGuest Links:- Website: http://shervinfoto.com- Twitter: @ohshervin- Instagram: @shervinfoto- Facebook: /ohshervinSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Morgan Myles: Attitude, Teamwork & Vocal Recording | 02 Aug 2016 | 00:28:48 | |
Our guest this week is Nashville based singer/songwriter Morgan Myles.Morgan completed her first solo record in 2009, writing every song and promoting it throughout Europe. Shortly after, she opened for Reba McEntire, and played at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Her most eye-opening moment was performing for US troops departing for Iraq at Camp Shelby Mississippi where she rediscovered the power of music. She also caught the attention of BMI’s Mark Mason and was featured in the Key West Songwriter’s festivals, BMI Buzz showcases, as well as BMI Presents.Morgan’s latest EP received great reviews from the industry including Music Row Magazine, Taste of Country, as well as CMT who aired an exclusive premiere of her music video, “Whiskey Dreaming.”Highlights:- Ross shares how he discovered Morgan on a Spotify Discover Weekly playlist- Morgan shares her experience of being a road musician- In a touring band, you have to treat everyone equally- Being in the background gives you an appreciation for how a band works as a team- Having a bad tour experience has made Morgan more aware of how to treat the musicians she works with- Morgan shares a story about how incredible Reba McEntire treats the musicians she takes on tour- We talk about how a good attitude is a factor in creating a long-term successful career- “If you’re doing something for the wrong reasons, it’s probably not going to last” - Morgan Myles, 2016- We hear about Morgan’s experience in recording an alternative rock project, and how it’s influenced her writing since- We talk about the beauty of simplicity and stripped arrangements in music- “Soul never ends up going away in any genre” - Morgan Myles, 2016- We talk about how if a song can stand alone as an acoustic song, it’s a good song!- Morgan tells us about the vocal recording process, and how she prefers to record her vocals- We hear how Morgan’s music ended up in documentaries and film - it’s all about being open to opportunities- Morgan tells us about opening for Rick Springfield and how obsessive his fans are- “We’re on this Earth to be happy, so do what makes you happy” - Morgan Myles, 2016Advice:- Don’t compare yourself to anybody- Be true to who you are and stay positive about your future- The BS of the music industry has nothing to do with you as a person- We all have a different path, so don’t compare your journey’s to someone else’sGuest Links:- Website: http://morganmyleslive.com/- Twitter: @morganmyleslive- Instagram: @morganmyleslive- Facebook: /morganmylesliveSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)More:For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How To Make Friends in the Music Industry | B-Sides | 19 Nov 2018 | 00:10:26 | |
In this B-SIDES episode we're talking about why it's so important to be nice in the music industry. We talk about why it's important to maintain a good and professional reputation, to build genuine connections with other people in the music industry, and to treat your fans well. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Matt Wade (My Silent Bravery): Overcoming Adversity & Paying it Forward | 26 Jul 2016 | 00:25:15 | |
This week we’re joined by one man band Matt Wade, aka My Silent Bravery. Following a sports injury in his youth, Matt has turned physical adversity into musical success, with numerous placements on TV, college radio play, and nationwide tours under his belt. A strong believe in “paying it forward” Matt wants to inspire others through the music of My Silent Bravery.Matt's shared the stage with artists including Daughtry, Delta Rae, Howie Day, and Tyler Ward, and has released 4 full length records independently, with his most recent - Breakthrough - due for release in fall 2016.Highlights:- We hear how Matt’s sports injury and spiritual studies led to him pursuing music- Matt says he’s not someone who was born with musicality, he had to really work at it!- We talk about the importance of “paying it forward”“I’m nothing without the fans who listen to my music” - Matt Wade, 2016- Matt tells us how he pays it forward through charity and volunteer work- To Matt, the name My Silent Bravery means persistence and overcoming obstacles- As creatives, we all need reminders that it’s not always all about us- Three words of inspiration: “You’re gonna die” - Gary Vaynerchuk- We hear about the new single “Drunk Off The Sun”- Matt tells us about the new My Silent Bravery album “Breakthrough”- Marcio suggests Matt makes a music video combining his love of music and sports- We accidentally sabotage Matt’s 20 Questions section - he would have broken the record if it wasn’t for us!- “When I enjoy it more, it leads to others enjoying the work more” - Matt Wade, 2016- “It can’t be anything unless it’s about other people” - Matt Wade, 2016- We talk about the importance of patience and how so many artists quit before something big is about to happen- We talk about the importance of having friends and allies in the music businessAdvice:- Your career is a constant journey and process - be patient- Work with people you really enjoy working with and who bring out the best of you- Make sure you’re accomplishing things you feel good about- Enjoy the process as well as the end resultGuest Links:- Website: http://mysilentbravery.com- Twitter: @mysilentbravery- Instagram: @mysilentbravery- Facebook: /mysilentbraverySponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Noah Guthrie: YouTube Covers, Glee & Creative Patience | 19 Jul 2016 | 00:27:13 | |
This week we’re joined by South Carolina based singer/songwriter Noah Guthrie. Noah's had a really interesting journey so far - his cover of “Sexy and I Know It” went viral and led to features on NBC's Today Show, Jay Leno's Tonight Show, and Dancing With The Stars.He’s also opened concerts for Ed Sheeran, Cobra Starship and Selena Gomez, and in 2013, he released his debut album “Among The Wildest Things."In 2015 he landed a feature role in Glee, starring as Roderick. Noah tells us all about his experiences with YouTube, what auditioning for Glee was like, and the advice he'd offer to his fellow musicians. Enjoy!Highlights:- We are full of praise for Gabe Dixon, who is responsible for introducing us to Noah!- Noah is an old soul, but is embracing modern technology and social media to get his music out there- We hear how Noah’s YouTube covers led to his first management deal and TV exposure- Noah shares how he works with his family, and if he’s not humble or modest, they’d be the first to let him know!- You can’t predict viral success - it’s down to whether people like it and who shares it- Noah tells us how he’s built a big audience in Europe via YouTube- We hear how Noah landed a feature role in Glee, and how it was completely unexpected!- Noah tells us about the audition experience for Glee, and how it looked like the casting team hated him!- We hear how Noah’s Glee experience was the perfect storm of the right time, and right people- Noah tells us about his new single and upcoming EP- We hear how when Noah’s not on the road, he really wants to be back out there!- Noah wishes he knew when starting out how long it can take to get your first “break”Advice:- If you’re not using social media, you’re missing out on a big potential audience- You need to learn to be happy with what you create- Be patient when learning and developing your craft- Music is not a competition - stop comparing your journey to the journey of others- Be happy for the success of othersGuest Links:- Website: http://www.noahguthrie.com- YouTube: /noahguthrie- Twitter: @only1noah- Instagram: @only1noah- Facebook: /only1noahSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)More:For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Scheiffer Bates: Voice Acting, YouTube & Collaboration vs Competition | 12 Jul 2016 | 00:30:00 | |
This week we’re excited to welcome Welsh voice actor and impressionist Scheiffer Bates to the show. Scheiffer is a man of many voices and he’s been taking the internet by storm lately with his Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead impression videos going viral, to name just a few. He’s racked up over 4 million views and 60,000 subscribers on YouTube and recently appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel show! We hear all about the advice he would offer to fellow voice actors, the importance of treating your audience well, and Stewie Griffin makes a surprise appearance...Highlights:Scheiffer shares that he would like to progress into voice acting for video gamesWe hear how Scheiffer found out he was good at impressions and how he got startedScheiffer tells us how he fell in love with listening to, and learning how, people talkRoss shines light on how terrible Marcio’s attempt at a Scottish accent isScheiffer wants to hear us doing a Welsh accent, and Ross gives it a shotWe hear about the pilot for Scheiffer’s E4 show “iCon” and how the idea was bornDon’t be discouraged - some of the greatest actors had to wait 10 or 15 years to get their first big roleWe hear about Scheiffer’s experience on the Jimmy Kimmel show and how it was perfect timing“There is nothing more unattractive than someone who isn’t grateful or humble” - Marcio Novelli, 2016We talk about how Scheiffer handled some controversy around a recent Britain’s Got Talent contestantWe talk about the collaboration vs competition approach, and how it benefits everyone involvedRather than tearing other people down, we have to show support to others“I shake the hand of everyone on set - you’ve got to be nice to everyone” - Scheiffer Bates, 2016“There is no excuse for NOT bringing other people up” - Scheiffer Bates, 2016We talk about how some of the most successful people we know are the people who treat others wellAdvice:Learn how to deal with rejection and keep pushing on throughIf you want to do some like voice acting, you have to dedicate a lot of time“It can’t just be a full time job, it has to be a full time obsession” - Scheiffer Bates, 2016“Helping others succeed doesn’t take anything away from your own success” - Marcio Novelli, 2016In building a fanbase on YouTube, you need to brand yourself correctlyFind your niche and socialise with your audienceBe loyal to your fans, and show appreciation sincerely“Look after your fans because your fans will look after you” - Scheiffer Bates, 2016Guest Links:- YouTube: /scheifferbates- Twitter: @scheifferbates- Instagram: @scheifferbates- Facebook: /scheiffer.batesSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)More:For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Laura Goldfarb: Choosing a Publicist, SXSW & PR Misconceptions | 05 Jul 2016 | 00:31:57 | |
This week we’re excited to chat with music publicist and friend of the show, Laura Goldfarb! Laura is the big kahuna at Red Boot PR, and writer and producer at BTRtoday, where she also hosts the weekly Jam Session show. She created Red Boot PR in 2009, with the goal to breathe integrity back into the industry and treat PR clients like family.She’s worked with artists including past guests, Keaton Simons, Jesse Macht and Gabe Dixon, and she also writes for Sonicbids blog for their “Ask A Publicist” section. She was recently a panelist at SXSW talking about the secrets of pitching your band, and has been featured on Examiner.com, Hypebot and Tunecore. She owns four pairs of red boots, and if you’re wearing a pair of your own when you see her, she’ll buy you a beer.Highlights:- Laura pours her heart and soul into everything she does (and it shows!)- One of the biggest misconceptions artists have around PR is the cost of good PR- When it comes to PR it’s a marathon, not a sprint- If someone promises you something that’s too good to be true, it probably is- With PR there are no guarantees - so don’t solely base your publicist on past placements- Laura tells us how independent artists can get their first placement themselves- We hear some examples of bad press photos Laura has received in submissions- Contact local press initially, and introduce yourself - give them a story that will interest them!- Never underestimate the power of the follow up- Laura shares her experience of SXSW and offers some tips for attendees to get the most out of conferences- Laura shares a story involving a butterfly which acts as a perfect networking metaphor- We hear how Laura landed Gabe Dixon a feature in Rolling Stone- We talk about the importance of working with people you like and click with, rather than just those who can (apparently) make things happen- By working with good people, we can help shape and create the industry we want to work inAdvice:- Before you do anything, get all your ducks in a row - get a great bio, press photos, social platforms & website in place- “If someone says something that interests or fascinates you, let them know!” - Laura Goldfarb, 2016- Acknowledgement is so important, and really helps to build relationships- Be persistent but not obnoxious- When finding a publicist, go with someone you like and feel you can talk to- Choose the publicist you feel you could sit and have a beer with- “If anyone you’re working with makes you question your value, you don’t want to work with them” - Marcio Novelli, 2016Guest Links:- Website: http://redbootpr.com- Twitter: @redbootpr- Instagram: @hellolauragoldfarb- Facebook: /redbootPRSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)More:For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| D Grant Smith: Radio Promotion & Relationship Building | 28 Jun 2016 | 00:33:06 | |
This week we’re joined by music entrepreneur D Grant Smith, who helps musicians grow their audience through targeted initiatives, primarily in radio. He’s the host of internationally syndicated radio show, The Appetizer, which pairs well-known artist B-sides with new/emerging/unsigned artists to create a powerful listening experience.He’s also the author of The DIY Musician’s Radio Handbook, and has an online course called the Indie Radio Promotion Course. As if all this wasn’t enough, he’s also the host of the DIY Artist Route podcast. There is a TON of valuable advice and insight shared in this episode - enjoy!Highlights:- Every episode of Bridge the Atlantic is like Christmas for us!- The heart and soul of what D Grant Smith does is about relationship building and networking- We talk about how podcasting has helped us all make new friends and connections- Networking is simply the art of having conversations and building friendships over time- We hear how many artists have the wrong radio stations in mind when thinking about getting radio play- “Real radio is run by people who give a shit about what they’re playing!” - D Grant Smith, 2016- We talk about email mistakes musicians and others in the music industry make- The closer a relationship you can build with somebody, the longer they will stick with you- You’ve got to get people to like YOU - that will give them a reason to listen to your music- Blanket emails = a waste of time- “If you’re not committed to building relationships with people one-on-one, don’t bother reaching out to media”- D Grant Smith has a theory as to why most guests pick Ross during 20 Questions…- Farm what you already have, rather than hunting for something new- D Grant Smith is Marcio’s new music business crush- Get 50% off D Grant’s Indie Radio Promotion book with the coupon code beuncommon! (until 8th July, 2016)Advice:- A good place to start when getting radio play, look at public and community radio stations first and foremost- If you want to get in front of really influential people, make the timeGuest Links:- Website: http://dgrantsmith.com- Twitter: @AppetizerRadio- Facebook: /thedgrantsmith- Radio Show: http://appetizerradio.com- Book: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/indieradiocourseSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Alen Delain: Acting, Extra Work & Playing the Long Game | 21 Jun 2016 | 00:30:45 | |
This week we’re joined by Toronto based actor, Alen Delain. Alen studied at Ryerson University and started his career by doing extra work on sets. He fell in love with the film industry and continued pursuing his dream in acting.Some of the films and TV shows Alen has worked on, include The Dirties, Transcendent, Nikita, The Lottery, The Strain and Dark Matter.Highlights:- shares the story of how he and Alen met each other- We hear how Alen got started in the film industry, and how he became an extra- You never know what job will get attention- We hear about Alen’s role in The Dirties, which ended up grabbing the attention of Kevin Smith- We talk about the advantages and disadvantages of being based outside of Hollywood- As artists, we love to find excuses as to why we aren’t succeeding - we create our own mental blocks- Alen tells us about working as an actor in Canada- Acting (and music) is a long game, and it’s all about the process- Writing and directing can help you improve as an actor, and vice versa- Creativity knows no bounds - it’s only a good thing to be creating in whichever way you feel!- “I like to create things while waiting for things to happen” - Alen DelainAdvice:- Go to workshops, become better at your craft & understand the business better- When you're ready to get into the industry, look for work and always remember it's a business- Build your social media following as some casting agents pay attention to the size of your following- "Sometimes you don't need a plan, you just need to do things"- Go into auditions aiming to impress yourself rather than the casting agentGuest Links:- Website: http://alendelain.com- Twitter: @alendelain- Instagram: @alendelain- Facebook: Alen DelainSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jessica Meuse: Confidence, Fan Relationships & American Idol | 14 Jun 2016 | 00:23:38 | |
This week we’re joined by Alabama based singer/songwriter Jessica Meuse. In 2013/14 Jessica competed on American Idol, finishing in 4th place and was the first person in the history of the show to perform an original song, “Blue-Eyed Lie,” during the finals. She went on to tour with the Idols LIVE Tour in summer 2014, visiting 40 different cities in the United States and Canada.Post Idol, Jessica released her first independent single, “Done”, and in January 2016 she released her second independent single, “Rio Grande,” with plans to release an EP soon. We hear all about Jessica’s experiences of the music industry, the misconceptions that surround a show like American Idol and the advice she’d offer to her fellow musicians.Highlights:- Jessica tells us about the relationship she has with her fans (aka the self-named Meuse Mafia)- “If your fans think you’re a douchebag, they aren’t going to support you” - Jessica Meuse, 2016- We hear how Jessica wants to set a good example to her fans, especially the younger ones- Ross talks about how he feels Jessica appreciates her fans as much as they appreciate her- We hear how the relationships and friendships Jessica has made through music is one of the driving forces behind creating- Jessica tells us how participating in American Idol has changed her career- American Idol gave Jessica a level of exposure that would be very difficult to achieve- Jessica tells us how American Idol helped her learn how to deal with criticism- We discuss the pros and cons of taking part in a show like American Idol- We talk about the importance of taking time off from social media and working constantly- “You set your own limits on yourself” - Jessica Meuse, 2016- Jessica tells us how she has learned to give herself credit for how hard she works- We talk about the dangers of overworking and burnout - it’s important to take time out for the sake of creativityAdvice:- Remember why you make music in the first place- If you’re in it just for the money, you’re in it for the wrong reasons- Don’t let someone else tell you what is possible or isn’t possible- Right now, social media is the best way to build relationships with your fans- Get out of your comfort zoneGuest Links:- Website: http://jessicameuse.com- Twitter: @jessmeuse- Facebook: /idoljessicameuse- Instagram: @jessmeuseSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Steve Palfreyman: Music Marketing Mistakes & Music Launch Hub | 07 Jun 2016 | 00:30:44 | |
This week we’re joined by Steve Palfreyman all the way from Melbourne, Australia. Steven is an artistpreneur who helps creative people thrive. He’s a marketing consultant and coach, and recently launched Music Launch Hub which aims to help musicians collaborate and support each other. Steve’s big on growing communities built on reciprocity, just like we are. We had a great chat with Steve about some of the mistakes artists make when marketing their music, the importance of telling stories, and his new Music Launch Hub community.Highlights:- Steve is an empath, and this has shaped the way he approaches everything- We’re all a little bit weird, and this is probably why we all get along!- Whether we want to admit it, we all want people to like us- Steve tells us how he’s working on putting more of himself out there, rather than being who thinks people want him to be- We talk about some of the biggest mistakes artists are making when marketing themselves- A lot of artists think they need to do things because other artists are - but not everything is right for everyone- Marketing should be seen as your life, rather than something strategic or manipulative- The “gimme, gimme, gimme” attitude hurts more than it helps- We talk about the 80/20 rule, and how sometimes your social media should be 100% non-promotional- Promoting other artists benefits so many people - you, your audience and the artist you’re promoting- The story and the context of where you are is so important when it comes to sharing on social media- Steve shares some tips for effectively sharing music or playlists on social media- We hear all about Steve’s Music Launch Hub community, and the upcoming summitAdvice:- Understanding your strengths and weaknesses is an important step a lot of artists miss- Being a curator and storyteller is incredibly valuable- We need to learn more about the platforms we’re using to use them more effectively- Think about the person you want to be friends with and how you would connect with them- Start telling stories that your ideal friend would want to hear- Try falling in love with marketing - you never know, you might just like it!- If you’re struggling with something, try looking at it from another perspectiveGuest Links:- Website: http://stevepalfreyman.com- Music Launch Hub: http://musiclaunchhub.com- Twitter: @StevePalfreyman- Instagram: @StevePalfreyman- Facebook Group: http://facebook.com/groups/musiclaunchhubSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---More:For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Matt Rafal: The Life of a Booking Agent, Communication & Reputation | 31 May 2016 | 00:29:34 | |
This week, we’re excited to welcome booking agent Matt Rafal to the show. In his seven year tenure at Supreme Entertainment Artists, Matt has specialized in booking tours for singer-songwriters, including the “Kate Voegele / Tyler Hilton” package tour (which spanned through the UK, Canada, Europe and the US), the 2013 “Trio Tour” featuring Tyler Hilton, Teddy Geiger and Ryan Cabrera, as well as national tours for Howie Day, American Idol winner Lee DeWyze, YouTube star Tyler Ward, Ron Pope and The Click Five. Originally a touring musician and songwriter, Matt has written music for a variety of television projects, including NBC, CBS, Disney and the CW.In this episode, Matt shares some great insight into the life of a booking agent and what goes on behind the scenes, how important communication is, and offers some advice for artists interested in getting on the college show circuit.Highlights:- We hear about the average day in a booking agent’s life- Matt tells us about what a booking agent’s role is - and there’s a lot involved!- Marcio shares how handling booking a tour is one of his least favourite parts of the DIY artist career- Matt tells us how having a booking agent as a buffer can be really useful for an artist- Booking a successful show is all about good communication - and that goes both ways- If someone isn’t replying to you in a timely fashion, they’re probably not doing the work they need to do- Bad communication is the death of so many things in the music industry- Matt Rafal = the nicest guy in the music business- We talk about the importance of building up a good reputation in the music business- Matt shares how he’s been on the artist side of the booking equation and this has helped build compassion for the artists he works with- We hear about the challenges in booking tours or shows for developmental artists- We talk about the favours that booking agents sometimes need to call in when booking shows- Matt tells us about NACA and why artists who want to tour should get involved with it- Matt shares some details about Michael Bolton that we didn’t know…and we love itAdvice:- Follow your gut instinct. If something feels wrong, don’t do it.- Find other artists you can trade shows with in other cities- Look at calendars and contact artists who are touring who may not have support acts in place- Make it easy for promoters to find out what you’re all about - don’t send too many links!- Keep your emails short and sweet, so they’re easier to read and reply to!Guest Links:- Website: http://supremeentertainment.net- Twitter: @MattRafal / @Supreme_Artists- Instagram: @MattRafalSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ana Nowosielska: Altered Sky, Music Education & Audience Building | 24 May 2016 | 00:16:58 | |
For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic---This week, we’re excited to welcome Altered Sky vocalist and songwriter Ana Nowosielska to the show! Altered Sky are a Glasgow based rock band who have built themselves a loyal fanbase, won critical acclaim from publications such as Rock Sound, Kerrang! and have been tipped by Apple Music and the Huffington Post as a band to watch out for in 2016.In addition to standard shows, the band also does an “edu-tour” which includes an acoustic or full band performance, paired with a careers-oriented seminar about the music industry which focuses on a student’s potential role as a professional musician. Their self funded album Without Wonderland is out now.Highlights:- Ana is an avocado enthusiast and gamer nerd!- We hear how touring is still one of the most effective ways of building an audience- Meeting people on tour helps to build a personal connection- We hear about Altered Sky’s edu-tours and how they teach students how they can work in the music industry- “You can make a career in the music industry, because I’m standing here - I’m doing it”- Ross makes a pretty huge research faux pas in which he marries Ana and Altered Sky’s bass player- We hear all about Altered Sky’s debut album “Without Wonderland” and the search for their sound- Social media is increasingly where you’ll start to build your audience- The numbers don’t really mean anything without the connection with your audience- Be yourself on social media!Guest Links:- Website: http://alteredsky.com- Twitter: @alteredsky / @ahnuhhh- Instagram: @alteredsky- Facebook: /alteredskySponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Musical Collaborations: Successful Songwriting with Other Musicians | B-Sides | 12 Nov 2018 | 00:09:55 | |
This week's B-SIDES episode is all about collaboration! We talk about the benefits of collaborating with other musicians, including reaching new audiences, learning from the experience, and how it can be a win/win situation for everyone involved. Sponsors: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Gabe Dixon: Major vs Indie & Going with your Gut-Brain | 17 May 2016 | 00:31:06 | |
This week we welcome Nashville based singer/songwriter Gabe Dixon to the show. Gabe’s music has featured in movies and TV shows (his track “Find My Way” is the opening track in the 2009 movie The Proposal, and “All Will be Well” was featured in Parks and Recreation), and he’s performed live on the Jimmy Kimmel and Craig Ferguson shows.Over the past few years, Gabe has changed almost everything about his career. Following the release of 2011’s “One Spark”, he has focused on starting from scratch, making the transition from major to indie artist, by leaving his longtime label and management group to do things his way. With his latest album “Turns To Gold” out now, we hear about the new record, his transition from major to indie, and the advice he’d offer to his fellow musicians.Highlights:- Music is a big part of how Gabe relates to the world- Marcio and Gabe talk about the challenges of balancing music with parenthood- Gabe tells us compares the pros and cons of being on a major label to being an independent artist- One of the best parts of being an independent artist is owning your own material- On a major label, one of the trade offs is control and ownership for the label’s resources- Gabe tells us how his major label experience prepared him for going independent- We talk about the importance of going with your instincts… trust your gut-brain!- Gabe tells us how the crowdfunding model appeals to him - cutting out the middleman!- “YOU are the president of your corporation”- No-one else is going to do it for you — they may help, but you have be in the driving seat- We have braincells in our gut and heart… so we need to trust them!- Gabe tells us about his new record “Turns To Gold” (spoiler: it sounds awesome)- We hear how Gabe kept his fans involved throughout the recording process via PledgeMusic- We talk about how social media comes more naturally to some than others, and there can be a risk of oversharing- “Go with your gut-brain!” - Gabe Dixon, 2016Advice:- On balancing family & music: make sure you’re in contact with family every day when on tour- To keep any relationship healthy, you have to nurture it- You have to make time for a home life - you have to create space to spend time with your family- Trust your intuition and create as much as you can- When trying to establish yourself as an artist, you can never play too much- With live performance, the more you do it, the more you can refine your performanceGuest Links:- Website: http://gabedixon.com- Twitter: @gabedixonmusic- Instagram: @gabedixon- Facebook: /gabedixonbandSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jessica Rotter: Finding Your Authentic Voice & Working With Others | 10 May 2016 | 00:28:02 | |
This week we’re joined by LA based singer/songwriter Jessica Rotter. Jessica’s voice has been heard across multiple genres, from movies, TV shows and commercials to backing vocals and collaborations with other artists—all in addition to her original songs. The list of artists she has worked with includes names such as Daft Punk, Carole King, Alicia Keys, Sam Smith, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and more.Jessica is just as comfortable using her voice in a major feature film (credits include Pitch Perfect 1 & 2 and Frozen) as she is performing one of her original songs live. Following the success of charting #1 on HypeMachine with her mashup of Stay/Animal with Emily Colombier, Jessica’s most powerful and ambitious project to date; the full length release of Plains is just around the corner.Highlights:- Jessica is a big believer in everyone shining their light- Jessica appreciates creating moments and journeys which are not linear- When you’re being authentic, stories come naturally and they don’t need to be defined as plot stories- We hear how the approach to working on music for a commercial varies from working on Jessica’s own material- Finding her authentic voice was one of the most important parts of Jessica’s musical journey- Jessica found her authentic voice by not caring what others thought or expected to hear and just doing what felt right- We talk about how amazing things can happen when you collaborate outside of your genre- Jessica tells us what she learned from working with artists such as Alicia Keys and Carole King- Working with Carole King helped Jessica learn how to work and interact with other musicians- “The more you work with cool people, the less nervous you are about working with more cool people” - Jessica Rotter, 2016- We talk about how some of the most established artists are (sometimes surprisingly) the most gracious and humble- We talk about how everyone involved in a performance is creating that moment together- “People are people and people are equal” - Jessica Rotter, 2016- Marcio tries to guess Jessica’s 20 Questions answers… with limited success- Jessica met Ryan Gosling once and she says they had no chemistryAdvice:- It doesn’t matter what anyone else says - if you have art inside you, you should be creating- Don’t worry about the results - just createGuest Links:- Website: http://jessicarotter.com- Twitter: @jessicarotter- Instagram: @jboheme- Facebook: /JessicaRotterSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- The Rock/Star Advocate (http://therockstaradvocate.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Eric Heald: Session Work, Communication & Persistence | 03 May 2016 | 00:29:24 | |
This week we’re joined by Eric Heald, a multi-faceted music industry professional, who describes himself as being all about music, all the time. He wears many hats in the music business - he handles publicity, promotions, and marketing at Tragic Hero Records, a Warner Bros/ ADA distributed record label, and also co-ordinates the studio schedule at Crushtone Studios.In addition to all of this, he is also studying Recording Arts and Technology at Tri-C in downtown Cleveland, is a stagehand of LiveNation, and in his spare time writes and plays music, too.Highlights:- Eric cares about the people he works with, and surrounds himself with music- We talk about how Eric and Marcio met, and the contribution Eric has made to Marcio’s new record- Eric is often told he should be a doctor - Doctor Heald (say it out loud…)- We hear how Eric got started doing session work - it’s all about taking opportunities that come your way!- We discuss the pros/cons of being a session musician and Eric shares what he enjoys about it- You never know what’s going to lead to more opportunities in the future- Eric tells us about his work at Tragic Hero Records and how he landed the job there- Ross shares a story about someone who contacted us about wanting to meet 5 Seconds of Summer (we still don’t know why)- “Nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent” - Calvin CoolidgeAdvice:- When contacting ANYONE, know what you’re saying and communicate clearly- Know WHO you are contacting and address them correctly- Make it easy for people to hear your music- If your emails aren’t making a good first impression, you’re not doing yourself or your music justice- Until someone explicitly says “no” or “stop emailing me” keep trying- The follow up is important!- The music is important, but it’s also about the whole package- Think about what makes your band special and sell THAT- Persistence, persistence, persistenceGuest Links:- Tragic Hero Records: http://tragic-hero.com- Twitter: @EricHeald- Instagram: @EricDHeald- Facebook: /eric.healdSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Maggie Szabo: Collaboration, Relocation & Working with Producers | 26 Apr 2016 | 00:22:30 | |
This week we’re excited to welcome Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Maggie Szabo to the show. Originally from a small town in Ontario, Maggie is now an accomplished artist living in LA. Since living in Los Angeles, Maggie has performed to sold-out shows at the infamous Viper Room, House of Blues, and famed venue the Hotel Café. Maggie was named Bell Media’s Emerging Artist—personally chosen by famed blogger Perez Hilton as his “Can YOU Sing?” contest winner, calling her a “superstar on the rise.”Maggie also won the 2014 Toronto Independent Music Award in the category for Best Pop, and most recently was the Pop/Top40 winner for the International Songwriting Competition. As well as having her original music placed in many notable film and TV projects, Maggie is a featured vocalist and songwriter on the new album from German electronic DJ, Schiller, who has so far sold 7 million albums worldwide.Highlights:- Maggie is a multi instrumentalist, with one of her instruments being the alto saxophone!In music, texture is important!- Maggie tells us about the transition of moving from a small town to the big city of LA- We hear about the benefits of being surrounded by other musicians in a city like Los Angeles- Maggie tells us about the opportunities LA has provided herWe hear about the exposure Maggie has received from celebrity bloggers and what has happened as a result- Recognition from bloggers can give you a chance to be seenWhen you collaborate, you can share each other’s fans and it helps both sides out- Creatively, collaborating outside your genre can open many doors- The naivety of coming into a genre you’re unfamiliar with can create some really interesting results- Maggie tells us how working outside of her genre has made her more confident when working with other producers and writers- Songwriter is such a personal thing, so writing with someone you don’t know can be awkward- The writing room should be a judgment free zone - it’s about making great music!- You aren’t going to click with every producer - and that’s ok!- A great, well experienced producer should alway make sure the music they’re working on is true to the artist- Maggie breaks Marcio’s vegan heartRecommendations:- Chris Stapleton (Music)- Brooklyn (Movie)- The Affair (TV)Guest Links:- Website: http://allaboutmaggie.com- Twitter: @allaboutmaggie- Instagram: @allaboutmaggie- Facebook: /allaboutmaggieSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Illeana Douglas: Goodfellas, Seinfeld & Pushing Past Failure | Interview | 19 Apr 2016 | 00:42:44 | |
Joining us this week is multi-award winning actress, producer and bestselling author, Illeana Douglas. With over 100 acting credits to her name, Illeana can be seen in movies including Goodfellas, Cape Fear, Ghost World and The Green. She has also had recurring and guest-star roles on Six Feet Under, Entourage, Maron, Frasier, Seinfeld and many more. Her pioneering branded web series for IKEA "Easy To Assemble" has been downloaded over 40 million times and has been called "the most successful branded show of all time" by Ad-Week. In addition to her acting work, she also hosted “Trailblazing Women” on TCM, and is a producer and co-star in the web-series The Skinny (2015) for Jill Soloway’s online network Wifey.TV. Illeana was so generous with her time, and offered some great advice and stories from her career in the entertainment business, and told us all about her new book, I Blame Dennis Hopper. Highlights: - We hear how when people read Illeana’s book she is reminded how much luck and perseverance she’s had in her career - Illeana says she doesn’t hear the word no – and that’s really helped push forward in the entertainment business - We hear how some of the best jobs Illeana got early in her career were down to internships - Early in her career, Illeana sacrificed money for being around people in the industry - "Stop picking my brain, I hardly have any of my brain left!" – Illeana Douglas, 2016 - Illeana shares the story behind the title of her book: I Blame Dennis Hopper - We hear some of the things Illeana learned about herself and her career by writing a book about it - In her book, Illeana shines the light on the people who have impacted on her life - We hear how Illeana deals with getting into trouble with a scene on set - Illeana shares some stories from behind the scenes of movies that people don’t normally talk about - Illeana finds our 20 Question section brutal - "There’s too much kale! What’s so great about kale?" – Illeana Douglas, 2016 - Flexibility is one of the most important skills you can have as an actor - When making movies, things aren’t perfectly ordered – and sometimes you’ll be asked to do things when you’re not quite ready - If you push past the point of failure, you’ll often achieve something great Advice: - Never take anything personally, especially in show business - Work for free – be an intern, and get your foot in the door - You have to be able to adapt and be low maintenance - Fail a lot – it helps you to learn what you’re good at Guest Links: - Website: http://illeanadouglas.com -Twitter: @illeanarama - Instagram: @illeanarama - Buy "I Blame Dennis Hopper" on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1N8iXW Sponsors: - Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkLurzyYE) - Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com) - Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com) - Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com) --- For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.com Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlantic Subscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunes Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jason Flom: Lava Records, Breaking a Band & Creating Opportunities | 12 Apr 2016 | 00:37:32 | |
Jason Flom is the CEO of Lava Records and Lava Music Publishing. Jason also has served as Chairman and CEO at Atlantic Records, Virgin Records and Capitol Music Group and is personally responsible for launching acts such as Kid Rock, Katy Perry, and Lorde.In 1995, he founded Lava Records as a joint venture with Atlantic Records, which turned out to be one of the most successful startups in music business history. The New Yorker described Jason as “one of the most successful record men of the past 20 years...known for his specialty in delivering ‘monsters.’As well as his career in music, Jason is also a leading philanthropist who has long championed various political and social causes. He has demonstrated his commitment to social justice as a founding member of the Innocence Project and a board member of Families Against Mandatory Minimums, the Drug Policy Alliance and the Legal Action Center.Highlights:-We hear how Jason started as a trainee field merchandiser at Atlantic, and how he thought it was the greatest job in the world- Jason believes it’s important to be respectful and treat everyone well, as we’re all the same- We hear about how Jason worked his way up through Atlantic and the highlights along the way- We hear the story behind how Jason started Lava Records- Jason tells us about how he posed as The 40 Year Old Virgin to celebrate his move to Virgin Records- Jason believes society should treat drug problems as a medical problem rather than a criminal problem- We hear about a new organisation Jason has started - The Church of Rock and Roll (and it’s the only church Ross and Marcio would join!)- The two most important things in the music business are the song and the singer- You can have a hit song with a great song and not so great singer, but not the other way around- Jason would love to find another iconic rock band- We hear how Jason broke 30 Seconds To Mars, which included the threat of a hunger strike at MTV- It’s less important to be in a music hub now, as artists can be more easily discovered online- Jason admits that Steve “Renman” Rennie would beat him in a game of golf- “Fashion over function, but substance over style” - Jason Flom- Jason theorizes that Bette Middler and The Riddler would be the same person- Jason throws the Monty Hall problem and it blows everyone’s mind- "The worst rap lyricist is probably better than the best rock lyricist right now" - Jason FlomAdvice:- Getting your foot in the door is everything- Get somewhere where you’re able to get into the mix and meet people- It’s up to you to make your own breaksRecommendations:- Maty Noyes- Andy Black- Clairity- Drake- Kanye West- Eminem- Lil Wayne- The White StripesGuest Links:- http://lavarecords.com- Twitter: @itsjasonflom- Facebook: facebook.com/lavarecordsUS- Instagram: @itsjasonflom / @churchofrockandrollSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkLurzyYE)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Suzanne Paulinski: Mindset & Monotasking in the Music Industry | 05 Apr 2016 | 00:27:28 | |
This week we welcome Suzanne Paulinski aka the Rock/Star Advocate to the show. Suzanne started out in the music industry as an intern for Atlantic Records and college rep for WEA. She managed the national street team & mid-west retail for Astralwerks (EMI) and co-founded Mad Dragon Records as she completed her music business degree. In addition to her music business experience, Suzanne is a former paralegal with a masters in psychology. Now, with The Rock/Star Advocate, she is living out her dream of helping musicians and their teams turn their passions into careers.Highlights:- We hear about Suz’s current biggest challenges in the music industry - and it’s all about artist’s priorities- Suz tells us about what mindset is and how it’s especially important for musicians- As an artist, not getting the response you want to what you’re putting out there can take it’s toll- Mindset will help you to redefine the hustle and get to a more focused and centered place- There are so many distractions out there - you need to learn how to drown out the noise and focus on your goals- “Don’t compare your behind the scenes to someone else’s highlight reel”- We talk about how constant notifications can be so disruptive and cause unnecessary anxiety- “Monotasking is the best thing ever!” - Suzanne Paulinski, 2016- Suz wants us to create #TeamRoss and #TeamMarcio shirtsAdvice:- Monotask: stay focused at the task at hand- Make sure you’re dedicating time to specific tasks without any other distractions- It takes discipline and trust in the process that monotasking vs multitasking actually helps you to get more done- Silence your notifications and don’t give in to the distractions of social media when working- Give yourself the respect to give your tasks 100%Recommendations:Amy Poehler - Yes PleaseGuest Links:- Website: http://therockstaradvocate.com/- Twitter: @rockstaradvo- Facebook: /TheRockStarAdvocate- Instagram: @rockstaradvo- The Rock/Star Summit: http://therockstaradvocate.com/rock-star-summitSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkL...)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Paul Marc Rousseau: Silverstein, Touring & Record Deals | 29 Mar 2016 | 00:32:16 | |
This week we’re excited to welcome Paul Marc Rousseau to the show. Paul is the lead guitarist for Canadian post-hardcore band Silverstein. Joining the band as a guitar tech initially, he was the natural choice to replace Neil Boshart after he left the band. Silverstein have sold over 1 million records worldwide, have been nominated for a Juno Award, and released their 8th album (“I Am Alive In Everything I Touch”) in 2015. In this interview, Paul shares some advice for bands going on tour, talks about the approach labels take to signing bands, and the importance of having relationships with your fans.Highlights:- Paul was a part of Silverstein’s touring family long before he joined the band as a guitarist- One of the most important parts of being on the road is the relationships you have with each other- Ross shares a story involving a passive aggressive note he left for a former flatmate- Paul shares some highlights about being on the road with Silverstein- We hear about a time where the band almost to pay €15,000 to put their instruments on board as baggage- We talk about the importance of artists meeting and talking to fans when touring- Paul commends Silverstein’s fans for speaking to them as he’s too scared to do that with his favourite artists- We hear the story of how Paul became a full time member of Silverstein- We talk about how labels are much more careful about the artists they sign and how they need to build a profile themselves first- There are so many factors to achieving longevity in the music industryAdvice:- You have to be sure that what you’re making musically is of a high enough quality to take on tour- You have to be self aware and self critical enough to know that what you’re doing is good enough for people to seeGuest Links:- Website: http://silversteinmusic.com- Twitter: @silverstein / @paulmarc- Facebook: /silversteinmusicSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkL...)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Darren Magierowski: Audio Engineering, Recording Flow & Artist Psychology | 22 Mar 2016 | 00:35:03 | |
Joining us this week is Darren Magierowski, head engineer at Jukasa Studios in the greater Hamilton area of Ontario. Darren has played a pivotal role in generating albums for iconic bands such as Alexisonfire, Snoop Dogg, and Protest the Hero! Darren also toured across Canada and the US with various indie bands spanning more than a decade, in addition touring across North America; working as a backline technician, stage manager, and monitor tech for bands such as Alexisonfire and Kittie.Highlights:- Marcio shares a story about how he and Darren know each other- Marcio and Darren worked together on Marcio’s “It’s Not An Excuse, It’s a Reason” album- We talk about how Chris Steele of Alexisonfire ended up playing on Marcio’s album (thanks to Darren!)- Darren tells us about some new projects he’s working on, including a documentary series for Protest the Hero- We talk about the differences between working on an album and working on a movie soundtrack- When combining music with visuals, you have to think more and go less with instincts to compliment what is happening visually- We talk about how music can completely change the tone of what’s happening on screen- We discuss how the skills you learn in different areas of your work can benefit other areas- You can use skills you learn outside your box when you’re working within your box- In the music industry, you have to be a lifelong learner- Darren wants to learn to be the best engineer he can before taking on producing- Darren talks about the British vs North American approaches to recording and which he prefers- We hear how when working with artists in the studio, a knowledge of psychology can be really helpful- In a session, things have to flow and you have to keep things moving- Darren challenges listeners to watch Marcio’s documentary and work out what “Number 3 means” #WhatIsNumber3?Advice:- Learn the fundamentals of recording by studying at a school- When going into the studio, be as prepared as you can be- Record your songs before you enter the studio so everyone knows how things should soundGuest Links:- Website: http://jukasamediagroup.com- Facebook: /jukasamediagroup- Twitter: @magiwally- Instagram: @magiwallySponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkL...)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dawna Wightman: Acting, Play Writing & Risk Taking | 15 Mar 2016 | 00:31:09 | |
Joining us this week is Canadian actor, playwright and author, Dawna Wightman. An apple orchard farmer turned actor, Dawna has written and starred in plays including “Life As A Pomegranate” (for which she won the Mid Town International Theatre Festival Outstanding Actress Off Broadway award), “The Hush Baby” and “Containers.” Her film/TV work includes roles in “Treatment,” “Acapulco” and “True Crimes” and she has also starred in a commercial for Ford.Highlights:- Almost 100 episodes in, Marcio still has trouble asking people for 3 things about themselves that everyone should know- We hear how Dawna changed paths from being an apple orchard farmer to actor and playwright- Dawna tells us how she felt like her life was passing by and needed to take a risk to shake things up- “If it’s not scary, it’s not a risk” - Dawna Wightman, 2016- “The biggest enemy of a great life is a good life.”- Dawna tells us about the different opportunities that are available in the country and in the city- We hear how Dawna doesn’t like to call herself an artist, but has no problem with other people calling her an artist- You shouldn’t need to “attain” something to be able to call yourself an artist- We hear about Dawna’s upcoming novel “A Yarn of Bone and Paper”- Dawna tells us about working as an actor and writer in Canada- Most artists are multi-faceted and working in many different areas of the creative industries today- Dawna shares that being a middle-aged actor is different to being a younger actor (especially when starting later in life)- Too many actors are sitting back and waiting for the phone to ring - that’s not acting, that’s just waiting around- You don’t know where someone is going to be in 5 or 10 years, so be open to working with people who are new to the industry- If you aren’t hungry for success you have to ask yourself “why not?”- We hear about Dawna’s work at Ryerson University as a simulator- Dawna likes to be people's mom - so if you want her to be yours, message herAdvice:- Write the stories and roles that aren’t being made available to you- Do your homework and find out who the best agents are- Have faith in yourself- Get feedback from other people- Find out what you’re good at- Put on a play and invite the press and see what happens!Recommendations:- Mark Datuin (Director)Guest Links:- Website: http://dawnawightman.com- Twitter: @dawnawightman- Facebook: /dawna.wightmanSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkL...)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Should You Master Your Own Music? | B-Sides | 29 Oct 2018 | 00:09:58 | |
In this week’s B-SIDES episode, we’re talking about mastering: what IS audio mastering, and do you need to hire a professional to do it for you?
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| Nate Maingard: Audience Appreciation, Patreon & Fan Relationships | 08 Mar 2016 | 00:30:57 | |
South African singer/songwriter Nate Maingard joins us on the show this week. Nate is a modern troubadour, storyteller, global nomad and indie-folk singer-songwriter. His approach to music is communication and connection driven, and as a result he has built up an incredibly loyal fanbase (called The Nateives). In 2012, Nate was awarded the South African National Arts Festival Ovation Award, and recorded his crowdfunded “In The Shadows” EP in London with musicians who have worked with Adele, Paul McCartney and Jason Mraz. In this episode we talk about the importance of appreciating your audience, successful crowdfunding, and tips on building a community around your music.Highlights:- Nate has chosen to be vulnerable in a world that tells us we need to have strong exteriors- Nate knows that everyone who listens to his music and supports him is an individual- Appreciation comes out of knowing that his audience have chosen to listen to him- No-one owes you a living and no-one owes it to you to listen to your music- We hear about Nate’s experience with crowdfunding and how he knew so little when he first started- Crowdfunding can be a very stressful experience, and planning is key- In crowdfunding (and in life in general) under-promise and over-deliver- We talk how when people see how much money you’re making, it can create a perceived image of success- Nate tells us how he got started on Patreon and how he’s made it work for him- The value of art in the digital age is often perceived as 0, but with Patreon people are redefining the value of art to them as individuals- As a musician, Nate takes the inexplicable mysteries of being human and tries to make sense of them- Nate thinks Amy Schumer could be “the one”Advice:- You have to define your relationship with your audience as individuals as everyone’s connections are different- Reach out to your community and ask them how they feel about you doing a crowdfund or creating a PatreonRecommendations:- Amanda Palmer - The Art of Asking (Book)Guest Links:- Website: http://natemaingard.com- Twitter: @natemaingard- Instagram: @natemaingard- Facebook: /natemaingardSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkLurzyYE)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Elizabeth Dutton: Creative Writing, Driftwood & Emma Roberts | 01 Mar 2016 | 00:35:10 | |
We’re joined this week by author Elizabeth Dutton. Raised in California, Elizabeth has bridged the Atlantic in her own way, by getting her Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow, where she also started her first novel, Driftwood. In 2011, Skyhorse Publishing released her book 1,033 Reasons to Smile (which has since been updated to 1,047 Reasons to Smile). Elizabeth is currently working on poetry and a second novel. In this episode, we hear all about Elizabeth's writing process and the advice she would offer to fellow writers.Highlights:- Elizabeth may write about the melancholy, but she doesn’t take herself too seriously and loves the absurd- Music is essential to Elizabeth’s creative process and she needs it on a daily basis- Elizabeth is an over-researcher, and it allows her to know her characters on a deeper level- We hear how Elizabeth’s late grandmother drove miles to buy Bob Marley’s music- Elizabeth tells us about the connection she sees between poetry and lyrics in music- Researching = absorbing information- We hear how actress Emma Roberts was photographed with a copy of Elizabeth’s book Driftwood and what happened after having that exposure- We talk about the importance of education in developing yourself as a writer- Elizabeth tells us about the risk of making a lead character unlikeable (like Clem in Driftwood)- We hear how difficult and painful the process of finding a literary agent can be- Elizabeth has a tendency to do things the way they shouldn’t be done- Transitioning from your creative to business self can be the most difficult thing as an author- We hear about Elizabeth’s book 1,033 Reasons to Smile (and the updated version 1,047 Reasons to Smile)- California is crazy because it’s populated by crazy people!- Elizabeth tells us why she had to close her Twitter account and start a new oneAdvice:- The best way to improve your writing is to read moreRecommendations:- The Detectorists (Netflix)- Johnny Flynn (Music)Guest links:- Website: http://elizabethdutton.com- Twitter: @duttonwrites- Facebook: /authorelizabethduttonSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkLurzyYE)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Stacy Clark: Networking, Record Deals & Artist Independence | 23 Feb 2016 | 00:33:47 | |
This week we’re excited to welcome multi award winning singer/songwriter Stacy Clark to the show! To date, Stacy has released 4 EPs and 4 full length albums, and has guest appearances on records by Jack’s Mannequin and Delux under her belt. Her music can be heard on TV shows such as One Tree Hill, The Real L Word, The Hills and Keeping Up With The Kardashians. In addition to being an accomplished performer and songwriter, Stacy has also donated her time, music, design and raised funds for charities including To Write Love On Her Arms, Habitat for Humanity and PETA.Highlights:- Stacy feels like she lives in a TV show sometimes- Marcio shares a story of meeting Stacy at a gig a few years ago- Be nice to your fans when you meet them because they’ll remember- We talk about the differences between releasing music independently vs through a label- Stacy prefers releasing music instantly rather than waiting a long time for music to be released- For Stacy, one of the most important things about getting a label deal is validation- Ask yourself how much you can do for yourself, and weigh up the pros/cons- Stacy tells us about the opportunities that came along when she outsold Lady Gaga- We hear about a terrible gig experience Stacy had involving laryngitis + an opening slot for Switchfoot- “I swear I can sing, even though I suck at piano!” - Stacy Clark, 2015- Ross requests that Stacy writes a book and records an audio book full of her hilarious stories- Stacy thinks Taylor Swift could be an alien- We hear about the music Stacy is working on and how she’s releasing singles independently at the moment- Stacy tells us about her new video show “What It Takes”Advice:- A lot of opportunities come down to networking and who you know- Put yourself out there and get to know people- Working directly with a music supervisor is generally better than putting your music into a music library- Go to showcases where music supervisors and executives go, and meet peopleGuest links:- Website: http://stacyclark.net- Twitter: @stacyclark- Instagram: @stacyclarklovesu- Facebook: /stacyclarkmusicSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkL...)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Phil Pallen: Twitter, Brand Strategy & Creative Entrepreneurship | 16 Feb 2016 | 00:32:37 | |
This week we’re joined by Los Angeles based celebrity brand strategist, Phil Pallen. Phil builds brands for TV personalities, experts and entrepreneurs. You've seen his clients on Shark Tank, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, The X Factor, Project Runway, The Doctors, and more. He has been featured on Access Hollywood as a celebrity brand expert, and was recently named one of the most influential educators in digital marketing for 2015 by the Online Marketing Institute. In 2014, Phil released his first book: Shut Up and Tweet which contains game-changing strategies that will turn you into a Twitter rockstar. Phil’s expertise has earned him speaking engagements worldwide, including events such as New Media Europe in Manchester, England, and Arctic 15 in Helsinki, Finland.Highlights:- Phil is going to take us everywhere he goes - and we’re ok with that!- Phil shares his formula for a successful Twitter bio- We hear Phil auditioning to intern for Charlie Sheen prevented him from working with Ryan Seacrest- Phil is an entrepreneur by mistake!- We hear how getting hired by his first celebrity client was a highlight of Phil’s career- Phil shares a story about delivering a keynote talk in Japan which was translated word-by-word in real time- Phil Pallen: Not a model. Just a brand strategist.- What Phil does is an extension of his passion- We talk about Phil’s awesome book “Shut Up and Tweet”- Twitter is Phil’s favourite platform for growth for clients who have lean budgets- We talk about Ross’s upcoming book and how important relationships are in the music industry- Phil describes Celine Dion as a walking memeAdvice:- When writing a book, ask people who know you what the most important thing they learned from you is- Make a list of the top 40 or 50 questions you are asked regularly, and answer them- Something you do for yourself is a hobby - when it satisfies someone else’s need, it is a brand- To turn something you love into a job, it needs to be something that others need- People don’t spend freely on “wants” but they do on “needs”- Position your brand, identify your audience + stand out above the noise- While music comes from a place of passion, also be aware of what people are responding to- Think of an album as a collection, and use it to tell people what you’re all about- You want to have a friendship with your audience but also be aware of what they wantGuest links:- Website: http://philpallen.co- Twitter: @philpallen- Instagram: @philpallenSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkL...)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Will Pugh: Cartel, The Recording Process & Writing for Solo Projects | 09 Feb 2016 | 00:35:20 | |
This week we welcome songwriter, producer and vocalist of Cartel, Will Pugh to the show! As the main songwriter in Cartel, Will Pugh has written records that have sold over 500,000 copies and he has two Top 40 hits to his name. In addition to his work with Cartel, Will has also worked on records for Hydra Melody, TEAM* and The Delta as a producer and engineer.Highlights:- Will listens to a lot of music that “would make your mom wince”- We hear how playing with New Found Glory was a big highlight for Will and the rest of Cartel- Will thinks Amy Lee (of Evanescence) could sing the phone book and it would sound great- Will tells us how Kevin (Cartel’s drummer) once dropped an F-bomb in front of Jon Bon Jovi’s 8 year old child- We hear about Cartel’s experience in recording an album as part of MTV’s Band In A Bubble project- We talk about the fear of documenting the recording process and how it can influence the recording of the music itself- Will tells us how he differentiates songs for Cartel vs songs for his solo project- Because Will has so many influences, it can be hard to pin down a direction for his first solo record- We talk about how self-producing can be dangerous, especially for a solo project- When you’ve got too much choice, it can be difficult to narrow things down!- With a new baby on the way, we think Will needs to get this EP out as he’s going to have a lot more to write about soon!- We talk about the impact of Seinfeld on modern society- Will does a semi-convincing British accent in our 20 questions section- We hear the story behind Will’s Twitter and Instagram usernameGuest links:- Website: willpughmusic.com- Twitter: @willpug / @cartel- Facebook: /cartel- Instagram: @willpugSponsors:- Alyssa Parma- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents- Buck Naked Soap Company- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses----For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wendy Parr: Vocal Coaching & Authenticity vs Perfection | 02 Feb 2016 | 00:32:20 | |
This week we’re welcome internationally renowned celebrity vocal coach, teacher, performer, and award-winning songwriter Wendy Parr to the show. Wendy has 25 years of vocal coaching experience, and has gained industry acclaim for her signature style of teaching and artist development. Her clients include artists such as Sara Bareilles, Regina Spektor and A Great Big World, and her song “Dreams on Fire” (produced and co-written by AR Rahman) is featured on the GRAMMY Award winning Slumdog Millionaire soundtrack. Wendy also leads The Artist’s Circle, a monthly event based out of New York City, Los Angeles, and Nashville where musicians, vocalists, songwriters and producers come together to grow, get community support, and transform their careers.Highlights:- Authenticity fuels Wendy’s approach to artist development- Wendy is a truth seeker, a truth sayer, and is always curious- Wendy believes that when an artist gets lost in their music, that’s actually them being found- We hear how Wendy started out as a performer and was the only white performer in an all black musical- Wendy tells us how she became too focused on perfection and wanted to get back to authenticity- Authenticity and being genuine is way more interesting than perfection- In trying to be perfect, you’re trying to be one thing, and depriving yourself and others of the rest of your personality- There is no such thing as perfection - everyone has a different idea of what that means- There is a great value in enhancing your skills so you can express your passion more effectively- Being a great vocalist is different from being a great artist - they aren’t always linked- We talk about the misconceptions and fears artists sometimes have about working with a vocal coach- We learn that Wendy is a fan of using basketball metaphors to describe vocal coaching!- Wendy tells us about The Artist’s Circle and how it’s helping artists connect and support each other- All artists can learn from each other, regardless of what level they are atAdvice:- Singing is an athletic sport - and you need a coach to keep your voice in shape- It’s important to find a vocal coach that is going to help YOU and not fulfil their own agenda- If someone is providing you a service and they make you feel that you need them, you don’t- When you’re being real and genuine, you’re building trust with your audience- Know what you want your audience to experience, and don’t try to be all things to all people- Getting on stage is the best way to discover how to be true to your audienceGuest links:- Website: http://wendyparr.com- Twitter: @wendyparr- Facebook: /wendyparrmusic- Instagram: @wendyparrSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkLurzyYE)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Michael McCarron: Punk Out, Identity, Inspiration & Inclusion | 26 Jan 2016 | 00:32:38 | |
Michael McCarron, founder of Punk Out joins us on Bridge The Atlantic this week. Punk Out is a non-profit organization that wants to create a movement of acceptance in the alternative music scene. Punk Out works to start conversations, make LGBTQ+ community members and their issues more visible, remove the taboo within the alternative music community, and increase overall acceptance of everyone. We’re looking forward to diving into some of the issues faced by the community, and how Punk Out, musicians and music fans can make a positive change.Highlights:- Ross is called out for his misuse of the word “good” rather than “well” by grammar-sticklers, Marcio, and former school teacher Michael- Michael tells us why he started Punk Out and why it’s important that an organisation like it exists in the alt music scene- Michael talks about the importance of musicians as role models, especially within the alt music scene- Ross will give Michael a geography lesson, Michael will give Ross an English lesson, and we’ll all be even- We hear about some of Punk Out’s highlights over the past couple of years- “We don’t want words to get in the way of progress” - Michael McCarron, 2015- Punk Out want to showcase a wide array or perspectives, as they believe that’s where progress can be made- Michael loves to see his favourite artists talk about things they don’t often talk about- Punk Out wants to drive conversation and encourage REAL change on the ground- Michael tells us about an…interesting incentive he heard about, encouraging people to vote- Punk Out wants to build a network within the alternative music community, providing a safe space for musicians to come out- There are others out there who are going through what you are, and you have to put yourself first- Michael shares some alarming statistics about LGBTQ+ homelessness- Music is the best vessel to deliver a message- Michael shares the three Is that Punk Out stand by: Identity, Inspiration and Inclusion- Marcio sets a challenge to our listeners: find his old LiveJournal, and win a CD- We all love PVRIS- Michael gives Marcio some fashion adviceRecommendations:- The Outs (Web Series)- Twister (Movie)- Jurassic Park (Movie)- Years and Years (Music)Guest links:- Website: http://punkout.org- Twitter: @punkoutlgbt- Facebook: /punkoutlgbt- Instagram: @punkoutlgbtSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkLurzyYE)- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://www.bucknakedsoapcompany.com/)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ariel Hyatt: Effective Crowdfunding, Social Media & Music Publicity | 19 Jan 2016 | 00:29:20 | |
We're joined by an independent music industry powerhouse, Ariel Hyatt, this week. Ariel is the director of Cyber PR, a New York based online PR agency who work with musicians and entrepreneurs. Over the past 18 years, Ariel and her team have helped over 1800 clients rock their online presence. Ariel has also spoken at events and conferences in 12 countries and has released 3 books on the subject of social media for artists, with a new book in the works. In this interview we talk about effective crowdfunding, what to consider when hiring a music publicist, and how social media has changed PR.Highlights:- Ariel has a lifelong battle with people mispronouncing her name- Ariel has grown up in an entrepreneurial family - her mother is an entrepreneur and her father is a working artist- We hear about Ariel’s experience of working with one of her favourite artists (The Spin Doctors)- Effective crowdfunding is probably not what you think it is- Our friend Shaun from No, Totally! has a question for Ariel about knowing when you’re worthy to run a crowdfunding campaign- Ariel tells us about her upcoming book on crowdfunding… and we’re very excited to read it!- Remember that you are in the driving seat when hiring a publicist - it’s a buyer’s market- So many artists who appear to come out of nowhere have been working behind the scenes for years- Ross and Marcio are pronouncing things weird all over the place- Ariel recommends we watch Ricky Martin’s Livin’ La Vida Loca Grammy performance- Ariel shares her thoughts on how publicity has changed in the social media age- “Just because you have the Twitter handle of the write you want to cover you, doesn’t mean they’re going to cover you” - Ariel Hyatt, 2015- It’s much easier to identify who bloggers and journalists are now than it was a few years ago- Ariel says that social media and PR are very much intertwined now- Ariel’s cat (@thehuntercat) doesn’t Tweet as much as her, as she doesn’t have opposable thumbs- We say awesome too muchAdvice:- On crowdfunding - most of your funding is actually going to come from the people you already know- You have to reach out to people personally when crowdfunding- When people don’t contribute to your crowdfund, it’s not always personal - people are busy and forget!- Think about what you can provide that will be really special to the people who donate to your crowdfund- Identify your VIPs and create a spreadsheet of people you think will contribute to your campaign- Before working with a publicist - ask yourself if you really need to be working with one- Talk to at least three publicists before hiring- After your PR campaign is over, think about how you can leverage your publicity- If you’re doing your own publicity, you have to do your homework, and have targetsGuest links:- Website: cyberpr.com / cyberprmusic.com- Twitter: @cyberpr / @cyberprmusic / @teamcyberpr / @thehuntercat- Facebook: /cyberpr- Instagram: @cyberprSponsors:- Alyssa Parma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlkLurzyYE)- Chris Keaton (http://chriskeaton.com)- Buck Naked Soap Company (http://bucknakedsoapcompany.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Lee DeWyze: Songwriting, The Walking Dead & American Idol | 12 Jan 2016 | 00:34:55 | |
Joining us this week is LA-based singer/songwriter, Lee DeWyze. Lee won the 9th season of American Idol in 2010, and prior to that had released 2 albums independently. Since his Idol win, he has released 3 albums, with a new record due in February 2016. Lee’s track “Blackbird Song” was featured in The Walking Dead, and Lee is an in demand live performer. In this episode we talk about performances vs songwriting, why Lee chose to take part in American Idol, and his highly anticipated upcoming record, Oil and Water.Highlights:- We manage to make Lee feel really old with our introduction- No-one can beat Lee at Mario Kart - who wants to take him on?- Songwriting is just as important to Lee as performing is- Lee wouldn’t be a performer if he wasn’t a songwriter- We have a mutual friend in common - the amazing Shelly Peiken!- Lee tells us about writing “Blackbird Song” which was featured in The Walking Dead- We hear about the stigma that can be attached to being part of a show like American Idol- There are so many different outlets to being discovered these days - and shows like American Idol are one of many- Lee went on American Idol because he wanted to make a career out of music, not to be famous- Lee has realised that winning American Idol was only just the first step of his career, rather than the peak- We talk about how the market is so saturated now that it’s more difficult than ever to stand out- Lee tells us what we can expect from his new album "Oil and Water"- We hear about the emotional connection Lee has with his new songs- Ross’s dog Loki makes an appearance - he also loves the sound of Lee’s new record- We talk about the importance of an artist being connected to the songs they’re performing- We learn that Lee judges songs on the songs themselves, rather than the artists performing them- We can disagree on religion or politics, but we can all enjoy music togetherGuest Links:- Website: http://leedewyzeofficial.com/- Twitter: @LeeDeWyze- Facebook: /LeeDeWyze- Instagram: @LeeDeWyzeOfficialSponsors:- Alyssa Parma [New Music Video Here!]- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Judy Stakee: Artist Development, Perspective & Attitude | 05 Jan 2016 | 00:31:22 | |
This week on Bridge The Atlantic, we welcome Judy Stakee, to the show. Judy is the founder of The Judy Stakee Company, a full-service artist development and entertainment company that develops the minds, bodies and souls of artists and songwriters to achieve the career of their dreams. As Senior VP of Creative at Warner Chappell Music for 20 years, Judy signed and worked with artists such as Sheryl Crow, Michelle Branch and Gavin DeGraw. Judy has recently released a book - The Songwriter’s Survival Guide - where she shares her trade secrets, and teaches you how to handle meetings with music executives confidently, achieve a creative and financially rewarding co-write, and even discover how to be the CEO of your own company.Highlights:- Ross and Judy share a story about how they are connected- Judy tells us about working with our past guest and friend, Tyler Hilton- We hear what Judy looks for in an artist and what separates those who succeed vs those who don’t- “You know when a star walks into the room” - Judy Stakee, 2015- You can have whatever career you want, as long as you’re willing to put a lot of hard work- “Nothing is stopping you, but you” - Judy Stakee, 2015- Now, artists need to know how to tell stories, take meetings and hire a team- We hear about the education Judy received from working in the music industry, and how she’s used this to launch her company- Judy shares how the financial aspect took over the music industry, and everything changed in the mid 2000s- Most of the business doesn’t want to pay for artist development… and this is where The Judy Stakee Company comes in!- “Before we do a photoshoot, before we go into production, we need to get the songs right” - Judy Stakee, 2015- There are programs for architects and doctors, but there has never been a cohesive structure or process for songwriters entering the business- Judy tells us about why she wrote “The Songwriter’s Survival Guide” and the role our friend Phil played in its creation- We talk about how a lot of people just want to be famous now rather than being known for something- Judy shares a success story of one of her artists, Julian Bunetta who is now writing for acts like One Direction and Fifth Harmony- Judy shares her least favourite word to include in a song… and it’s the title of one of Marcio’s new songs!- “You can have the most talented person in the world, but if they don’t have the attitude - who cares?” - Judy Stakee, 2015Advice:- Hire a business manager early on- Put mentors in place, who can guide you in your careerGuest Links:- Website: http://judystakee.co- Twitter: @judystakee- Facebook: /judystakee- Instagram: @judystakeeSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| When Do Bands & Musicians Need Press? | B-Sides | 22 Oct 2018 | 00:10:00 | |
In this episode of B-SIDES we are talking all about PR; the misconceptions artists have around PR, the real benefits of press, and whether you can do PR yourself. We cover quite a lot of ground in this one - enjoy! Highlights:
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| Loren Israel: Record Labels & Building Relationships in the Music Business | 29 Dec 2015 | 00:29:51 | |
LA-based songwriting teacher, record producer and A&R consultant Loren Israel joins us on the show this week. Loren specializes in finding and developing new talent. As the Director of A&R at Capitol Records, Loren worked with Jimmy Eat World, Coldplay and Less Than Jake. As an A&R Consultant, he has worked with Plain White T’s, and Neon Trees. In this episode, Loren talks with us about the differences between indie and major labels, and the importance of building relationships in the music business.Highlights:- Loren is honest, passionate and hard working- Loren shares his concerns that many artists are less passionate about the hard work of the business than they should be- We talk about Loren’s passion for developing new artists, including his work with Jimmy Eat World- Loren talks about how there needs to be a demand for an artist in order to gain investment and/or sign a record deal- We hear about the importance of tipping points in a band’s career if you want to sign a deal or gain investment- We all agree that artists can’t do everything themselves - there needs to be a team in place- The biggest mistake artists make when approaching labels is that they forget that major labels are all about the hits- Loren shares his insight into the different types of labels - it all comes down to doing your research and finding the right fit for you- We all agree the music business doesn’t need to be as mysterious as it is- We talk about the importance of clicking with someone you’re going to be working with long-termAdvice:- When approaching a label, do your research - find out what the label specialises in, and whether it’s a good fit for you- Maximise on your own strengths and find a partnership that benefits both you and the label/partner- Start meeting people and contacting people - either in person or online- Choose the people you’re going to be working with carefully - not just because they’re great at what they do, but because you share the same values and foundational beliefs- Build relationships, work hard and work smartRecommendations:- Nathaniel Rateliff (Music)Guest Links:- Website: lorenisrael.com- Twitter: @lorenisraelSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Madalyn Sklar: Twitter Tips, Women In Music & #GGchat | 22 Dec 2015 | 00:30:33 | |
This week we’re welcoming music business and social media coach Madalyn Sklar to the show. Madalyn has been running GoGirls Music - a unique organization that focuses on advancing the careers of independent female musicians - for over 20 years, and hosts the popular #ggchat on Twitter every Thursday. She has been named one of 10 Powerful Women in Music by Curve magazine and one of the 15 People You Should Know In the Biz by Indie-Music.com.Most recently Madalyn launched the Twitter Smarter podcast which features interviews from some of the top social media experts on how to use Twitter to its fullest potential. In this interview she shares some great tips on how artists can use Twitter, why you should be getting involved in Twitter chats, and the importance of listening vs broadcasting on social media.Highlights:- We hear how Madalyn could be a cult leader because of GoGirls Music- Madalyn tells us she started GoGirls Music because she was tired of being ignored in guitar shops because she was female- We talk about how Madalyn has used the internet to build a strong community of musicians- We discuss how women are often still mistreated in the music industry- Madalyn talks about how many musicians leave the industry when they become a parents- We hear about Madalyn’s #TwitterSmarter podcast and she shares some of the advice she’s received on the show- Madalyn is an early adopter to technology and isn’t afraid to fail- Madalyn runs the #ggchat every Thursday @ 3pm EST & 9pm EST- We hear how rewarding building a community can be- People assume Madalyn is all about chick music, but they’re wrong!- We hear about a time that Madalyn saw Incubus perform at a parking lot- Madalyn questions the purpose of the questions in our 20 Questions round (and we do, too)- We hear how #ggchat caught Amanda Palmer’s attentionAdvice:- Just get on Twitter and use it!- Participate in Twitter chats and learn from what others are doing- Artists should use Twitter because it’s a great place to meet people who can help your music career- Tag people you’re talking about in your tweets- Be consistent with your posting- No-one will take you seriously if you haven’t posted in weeks- Don’t just push your content - listen to conversations and communicateRecommendations:- Artifact (Documentary)- Twenty Feet from Stardom (Documentary)Guest Links:- Website: http://madalynsklar.com- Podcast: http://www.madalynsklar.com/twittersmarter-podcast/- Twitter: @madalynsklar- Instagram: @madalynsklarSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents (http://chriskeaton.com)- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses (http://thirtyroses.com)More:For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cole Rolland: Collaboration, Connections & YouTube Success | 15 Dec 2015 | 00:32:35 | |
This week we’re pleased to welcome Canadian guitarist, producer and YouTuber Cole Rolland to the show. Over the past few years, Cole has amassed over 100k subscribers and 20 million views of his covers and original tracks on YouTube, and has built a strong connection with his fanbase on Twitter and Facebook. Through his YouTube channel, Cole has collaborated with numerous other musicians, and has been offered endorsements and production gear from EMG Pickups, Dunlop, Fractal Audio and more. Cole shares his tips for achieving success on YouTube and Patreon, as well as the importance of collaboration.Highlights:- Cole tells us a little about his process for creating his covers on YouTube- We hear how Cole’s band fell apart and how he managed to find the positive from that- We talk about how valuable making connections can be, and the opportunities that can arise out of things that don’t work out- Cole tells us how he got started on YouTube and the advice he has for musicians looking to build a following- Cole shares a story about how he shared some YouTube advice with a seller on eBay- We talk about what can happen simply from asking for what you want- We talk about how everyone in the music industry is more connected than anyone probably realises- “You won’t get any answers if you don’t ask the questions” - Cole Rolland, 2015- We talk about how covers and collaborations can really help to build an audience- Cole shares that collaborating with other people has been the best decision he’s ever made- We hear some tips about what has (and hasn’t) worked for Cole on Patreon- We talk about how it’s important to break down that wall, and show people you’re human- Cole tells us how he’s able to generate money via his covers on YouTube (via Fullscreen.net)- To artists who resist collaboration or supporting other artists: DON’T.- It goes so much farther to support and share other people’s music than it does to complain about their success- A song you can’t get out of your head (and wish you could) = a suicidal melodyRecommendations:- Eric Calderone (Music)- Lindsay Sterling (Music)- Zedd (Music)- Adventure Club (Music)- Cash Cash (Music)Guest Links:- YouTube: /CRCanada- Twitter: @ColeRolland- Instagram: @ColeRolland- Facebook: /CRCanadaSponsors:- Chris Keaton @ Chris Keaton Presents- Christine Infanger @ Thirty Roses---For more episodes, visit http://bridge-the-atlantic.comFollow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bridge_atlanticSubscribe on iTunes: http://bridge-the-atlantic.com/itunesSupport us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/bridgetheatlantic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
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