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Mike Warner is the author of "Work Hard, Playlist Hard", a comprehensive how-to on building your presence and listenership on streaming platforms. Gig Boss host, Adam Meckler talks with Mike about strategy for pitching songs via Spotify for Artists, why emails are better than socials when building fan-artist relationships, how to get your music in retail stores, and a bunch more. Work Hard Playlist Hard Book: https://amzn.to/3BoKcQF ____________________________ Stuff we talked about: Chartmetric: https://chartmetric.com/ Spotify for Artists: https://artists.spotify.com/ Soundiiz: https://soundiiz.com/ ____________________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
He wrote the book on it! Ari Herstand is an expert in the new music business, and learned what he knows by grinding it out, learning it the hard way. Join Adam and Ari as they discuss how to get your music heard on Spotify, how to make impactful videos on TikTok, how to find your target audience, and lots more. ____________________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
In this episode, host Adam Meckler recalls the three instances in which he hired a publicist for his album releases. He reveals the cost, and the expectations on both sides of the partnership. And how the campaigns went (spoiler: it wasn't the greatest). Is it right for your new single? Your new album? Do album reviews even matter anymore? Do you still need to print CDs? Adam touches on each of these subjects as they relate to his own experiences. Stuff I talked about: Work Hard, Playlist Hard Book, by Mike Warner: https://amzn.to/3o7LqrV ____________________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
Host Adam Meckler talks with Ian Allison - Bass player, content creator, and MD for Eric Hutchinson. Ian tells the story of being fired from his first studio session, what he learned, and how he's become an in-demand studio bass player since. Ian is a content creator for Scott's Bass Lessons, a Youtube channel boasting more than 1 Million subscribers. He's grown his Instagram to over 30k followers, and he has some thoughts on why that growth has happened quickly and consistently. Ian is a passionate and thoughtful artist, with a heart for communicating the reasons for his success in distilled, digestible anecdotes. Ian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianmartinallison/?hl=en Scott's Bass Lessons: https://www.youtube.com/user/devinebass The Orange Goodness: https://theorangegoodness.com/merch Eric Hutchinson's New Album: https://open.spotify.com/artist/39x8gyJjTHiBQklFgVJSV4/discography/all?pageUri=spotify:album:62zrUl0AInhbo1qrFSprLW ____________________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
What happens when a child prodigy grows up? Do they continue in the same path, or do they divert? Do they mature, and become artists? In this episode, host Adam Meckler talks with saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter, bandleader Grace Kelly. Grace started her career as a child prodigy, performing professionally starting at age 12. With her dad as her manager, she toured the world playing with ensembles like the Boston Pops, and making albums with saxophone greats like Lee Konitz and Phil Woods. Adam and Grace talk about her development as an artist, and explore the music she is making today compared to her early career. They talk about Grace's award-winning song "Feels Like Home", and Grace talks about building a team around her to help her succeed. She talks about how she silenced the self-doubt and worry about what other people might think of her in order to become her best and full self as an artist. ---------------------------------- Follow Grace on Youtube: @Grace Kelly Music Follow Grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gkellymusic/?hl=en Grace's Website: https://www.gracekellymusic.com/about/ ____________________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
In this episode, I talk with Band Leader and Drummer for rising R&B star Stokley (Mint Condition) about how he became a touring artist with little activity on Social Media, what it was like growing up with parents who both played in Grammy award winning bands, and what it was like performing for Prince at Paisley Park. Brandon talks about his use of technology on the stage, and gives important lessons for any up-and-coming professional musician who aspires to tour in a major act. Brandon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandoncommodore/?hl=en Stokley: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1pEbB73S2Rl9etF23ucgAA MPLS: https://open.spotify.com/artist/14cbooEmYvEtRASKyinJ9s __________ Stuff we talked about: In The Groove Music (where Brandon Licenses his music): https://www.inthegroovemusic.com/ ____________________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
The recent volatility of crypto has one side screaming "told you so!" and the other side buying up more assets. Whether we like it or not, crypto has massive implications for buying and selling art, including music, and has the potential to be a massive game-changer for up-and-coming artists who are building their fan-bases online. My guest for today's episode is Drew Morton, who has combined his passion for music making, and his passion for digital art into NFTs that can be purchased on several platforms utilizing several different blockchains. In this episode, we talk about the upcoming Ethereum merge, which will transition the Ethereum blockchain to something called Proof of Stake, promising to use just 1% of the energy the system currently uses. What could this mean for artists? What could it mean for musicians? Drew and Adam discuss the nuances of the subject while learning about how Drew got in to the scene, and how selling his art as NFTs got his family through some difficult circumstances. Drew on the web: https://www.drewmadestuff.com/ Drew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewmadestuff/?hl=en Drew's LinkTree to his NFT Marketplaces: https://linktr.ee/drewmadestuff ____________________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
On this episode, St. Paul Peterson tells the story of upsetting Prince by leaving Prince's mentorship behind, and going out on his own. Since then, St. Paul has toured with artists like Kenny Loggins, Peter Frampton, Steve Miller, and Donny Osmond. St. Paul's new album "Break on Free" drops June, 2022 as he continues to push his career forward releasing new music, and touring with the greats. Grab a copy of St. Paul's new album: https://www.paulpeterson.com/ Follow St. Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulpeterson/?hl=en Listen to the Music on the Run Podcast, hosted by St. Paul: https://musicontherunpodcast.com/ Watch the Funk Friday Video Series on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIG3cWVVGlpf8U1Wg0IasEuQpFuYD3IXH ____________________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
Do you struggle with booking gigs? Whether you're just starting out, or a seasoned pro, booking gigs is easily one of the most frustrating and least fun things about being a musician. In this episode, Adam gives you 3 tools that he has used to book gigs all over the world with his own bands. ____________________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ------------------------------ Interested in hearing music made by our awesome guests? Check out this Spotify playlist, which includes music by all our music-making guests! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63kUrVwtV5tYFsyqLJHO3a?si=7853ba778dff4654 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off
Ever wonder why you see the same person in a bunch of high-profile bands? How did they get those gigs? Why does everyone want to hire them? Well, in this episode, Adam talks with Kevin Gastonguay, keyboardist and composer for Cory Wong, Dr. Mambo's Combo, New Sound Underground, and a whole slew of other bands. Kevin reveals his strategy for learning new music, and why he thinks bands continue to hire him over others. Stream Kevin's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HsDGMEu2jSzE79Uwm6dBy?si=dHOs-BWrQZGJOwI3fHLtWg Kevin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingastonguay/?hl=en ____________________________ Download Gig Boss app: https://linktr.ee/gigboss Join the Gig Boss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gigboss Bumper Music: Sunshine is Out by Adam Meckler https://open.spotify.com/track/1u12flYbzE4jxD1cwG5pGT?si=5228a5324e474da9 ----------------------------------- How to Make it in the New Music Business Book: https://amzn.to/3Pls5ix Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.teachable.com/?affcode=267075_yqqy4mcn - Use code "GIGBOSS" at checkout for 10% off