Independent Minded is a podcast where DIY music professionals, indie artists, and pop culture icons tell their origin stories, talk about inspirations, commitment to craft, and struggles and triumphs in the entertainment biz. Hosted and produced by Ron Scalzo, an indie musician with an independent record label of his own, Bald Freak Music.
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DJ/Producer/Label Owner www.ivanroudyk.com
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No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. This podcast is hosted by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.
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The Bottom Forty is hosted by Greg Glover who grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, but relocated to New York City in the mid 1990s. He co-founded the indie label Arena Rock Recording Company (Harvey Danger, Superdrag, Elf Power, Calla, Bombay Bicycle Club) in 1995 and also served as an A&R rep for both London/Slash and Sire Records. Each half-hour issue of the show blends genres and features an expansive range of new music from the underground (U.S. indie + U.K. imports + unsigned bands) as well ...
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🎙 Second Verse – Because it’s never too late to make music. Are you an indie artist or creative dreaming of a second chance at your music career? Second Verse is the podcast that celebrates independent musicians, singer-songwriters, and artists who got started—or started again—after a more traditional career. Join host Becky Boyland, a singer-songwriter and music branding expert, as she interviews indie artists who prove that success isn’t just for the young and major-label backed. Each epis ...
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Hosted by Brendan Jeannetti, The Music You’re Missing Podcast introduces you to artists you don’t want to miss—ranging from those just starting out to major label signees. The podcast dives into their creative processes, artistic inspirations, relationships with fame, and how they navigate the ever-evolving music industry. The Music Industry Experts sub-series, features in-depth conversations with top executives from the music industry. These episodes explore their careers, insights on the s ...
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Conversations and connections surrounding the growth and evolution of Rochester's music scene. We talk to musicians, venue owners, fans, and changemakers in our local music community and keep listeners up to date on what's happening and connected to the scene. (a very indie/underground vibe - really organic conversation, not necessarily 'big' news but meaningful news and conversations, thoughts from the fans, etc.)
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Podcast featuring music artists not signed to a major label.
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™️Co-Executive Producer & Digital Content Creator & Artist Formerly known as BeeLo Loco 🎭 whom is from Decatur, Ga | Ohio born ‘1985 & Atlanta raised since ‘1991 better known as Brandon Damarr Williams Released his 1st Album ’Life Of The Struggle 2014 & his 2nd Debut Album titled ’Love Lies & Pain in 2016 before being dropped from a Major Record Label & Partnership Deal back in 2017 He has gained popularity of his Music thru out the years & has gained 20+ Millions of Streams, Views & Plays a ...
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Podcast by SF MusicTech Summit
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Let’s not get fancy. Stories and the journey of building and growing an Indie Record Label
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THE BIRTH OF 3AMUSIC & ARTIST ALSO FOUNDER OF THE INDIE LABEL.
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~ a blog for authentic music lovers
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An Indie label run by Andrew Otten and home to New Social Studios night club, New Social Radio and Art Gallery.
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UK indie label with strong faces, hearts and bands to match. We are/You are 'Team PoP!' So journey with us into the sparkling world of Alcopop! - with hits galore! Jump on in, the Hooch is lovely....
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Podcast Interviews with members from Metal, Punk, Hardcore & Hardrock bands.
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Tha 100Proof Truth an indie label podcast hosted by L.A. France. No lies, just facts. Hip hop, entertainment and bullsh*t!!
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We're Naji and Luis, two 20-something musicians who thought it’d be cool to share stories about life in the creative industry. Things get crazy, and someone’s gotta talk about it.
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Kaliente Girls is a multicultural music, and talk show on DASH radio. We play unsigned artist along with mainstream artist. We interview celebrities both in film, sports, tv, influencers and online.
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Third & James is an independent record label based in Denver, Colorado. Third & James is dedicated for discovering, developing, producing and releasing independent artist in the Country, Americana, Red Dirt and Indie music genres.
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Kidko Vega : Musician / Producer/ indie label owner
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FSR (Forty-Seven Records) is an experimental free-download label located at www.fortysevenrecords.com, releasing noisy, progressive, improvisational and experimental music.
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is a Bi-Monthly upload that follows the life of Stanford Reid and business partner Richard Rolle as they develop an indie music record label. They discuss life abroad, music, philosophy, relationships and many fun and meaningful topics.
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Music Business Facts- with Rodney Holder
Inspiring interviews with successful music industry experts
Successful music industry experts share their secrets, insights and strategies on how to establish a career and monetize your passion within the music business. Whether you're an aspiring performer, songwriter, manager, promoter, indie label, studio owner or music entrepreneur, every episode of music business facts will give you the industry truths on how best to succeed in the music industry.
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A wide variety of Smooth Jazz, Contemporary, Easy Listening, Fusion, Instrumental and Vocal Jazz from around the world featuring both major and indie label artists. "The Best Podcast on the Internet".
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A heavy metal podcast featuring indie, unsigned, and small-label bands from across the globe, many of which are played here for the first time anywhere. Crank it up and rock out!
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Every month, CHR and Doug discuss six heavy metal albums: two newer releases, one indie/small label band, and one classic album. Their different ages, backgrounds, and tastes make for some interesting takes on a wide variety of music.
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"Four Strings and the Truth: The Bassists Who Changed Music" features intimate conversations with players who have changed the course of the music that came after them, and continue to do so. We'll uncover their four-string mindset - their influences, approach, artistic practice, and how they go about practicing, playing, composing songs, being in a band and living their lives. Host Sandy Smallens, an indie- and major label-recording artist and bassist of 40-plus years, shines a light on the ...
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MakingARecord.net Making A Record is a irreverently humorous podcast about all things music lifestyle (the good, the bad and the ugly) in form of conversations ranging from Artists, Musicians and anyone involved in the art of creation. Hosted by Producer, Audio Engineer & Musician, Jordie Guzman. Follow us on Twitter @MARecordPod @jordieguz Like us on Facebook ---> https://www.facebook.com/MakingARecord/
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HGTH Production's Radio Podcast features the Johny Jordan Show, a show about a variety of topics that also features music by artists under the HGTH label as well as many other indie musicians.
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Shir Khan is the owner of in-vogue and on-point deep house label at the moment, the leviathan that is Exploited Records. Exploited Rec blazes its way through since 2007 with releases that simply cannot be brushed aside. 2012 has been the breakthrough year for Exploited, bringing them massive celebration and support from artists, the scene and a large audience. Still stated as one of the leading influences in Deep House & Indie Dance, Exploited is not set up to stop releasing tracks that blow ...
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"WE ARE PUNK ROCK with PUNK TALK!" Hosted by Rob Trisler: Music by Die Laughing artists, artist interviews, artist/label News with Dave Dalton, plus music from indie bands/labels worldwide. Plus segments by Go Go Go Girl Jillian Elizabeth, "LP3" Larry Prosser, Hillary Burton of honeychain; Rodney "Lord" Prosser. Theme music by Born Sick. This Radio Podcast is for YOU!!! Broadcast on www.kaoticradio.com / www.localmusicexperience.com www.dielaughingrecords.com
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Discover the coolest new music from the hottest bands, artists and labels on the planet. Featuring a range of podcasts hosted by music industry veterans The Real Rob Taylor and Tom Featherstone, Pomona Rocks showcases the best new indie, alternative, hard rock, heavy metal and extreme metal releases and talks to the people who make the music. Whether you're a seasoned music fan or exploring new sounds, Pomona Rocks is the ultimate resource for discovering your new favorite bands. Check in to ...
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Aye... Phil A! Podcast Hosted by Phil A
Podcast from Phil A of Slump Lords & indie label, Rap Is Fun
Podcast hosted by Phil A, the Beat Makin MC behind Slump Lords, Astro Blunt & indie label Rap Is Fun. Frequent co hosts include Omino Jakku aka Bume Sato.
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Adrienne Meddock and Steve McGowan are partners in The Beef People, a NC/SC based indie band and have founded Zub Records as a reissue label. They are offering the Singles Going Steady Podcast as a way of exploring the great singles of the Punk, New Wave and DIY eras of the last century.
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Indie Artists Labeled" is a podcast that celebrates the unique voices and stories of independent music artists who have embraced the indie path. Each episode features in-depth interviews that delve into the journeys of these talented individuals, highlighting their creative processes and the various challenges and rewards they encounter along the way. Our mission is to provide a platform for indie artists to share their experiences, insights, and perspectives on the music industry. By explor ...
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Join the conversation with Actor/Director/Producer Jim Klock and Nathan Gist as they discuss strategies and provide resources for overcoming fear and self doubt to physically, mentally and emotionally perform at your best no matter what side of the camera you may be on.
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Call Out Culture is a podcast about rap music hosted by Alaska, Curly Castro and Zilla Rocca - three long time practitioners and lifetime fans. These dudes know what the hell they are talking about. Every episode is a deep dive into an artist or a concept. With close to 50 years of artistry and 70 years of fandom combined in the three hosts, it is safe to say, that you are going to get perspectives that you will not find in other podcasts about the genre.
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Learn all about the business of the music business from SOS--a veteran of the music industry with years of insight. The 411 covers everything from split sheets to signing contracts.
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How To Art is a podcast for the artists, for the musicians, and for the dream chasers. Every episode, we’ll explore and discuss a specific facet of what it takes to be an artist (whatever your craft may be), to leave a boring day job and survive, to hone your talent, and to inch toward living on your own terms. Additionally, we'll review three recent music releases (one large/major label release, one mid-sized artist, and one small/indie project). How To Art is hosted by rapper/poet Petravit ...
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In the Midst of his 20th Anniversary in The Music business and coining the term Indie Soul Music. The Godfather of Indie Soul himself launches a new Music Business Podcast to Commemorate, Celebrate and Educate on the interesting and sometimes outrageous origins of his Label Cheeky-i Productions and The Indie Soul Music Movement. Now in its 20th year Indie Soul Music has morphed into a Billion Dollar Genre of Music with a Global footprint.
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BIO Colin grew up in Grand Rapids Mi. When he was about eight years old, he started playing guitar. He played classical guitar but was also attending punk rock shows that his two older brothers would take him to. He listened to albums from everyone from the Sex Pistols to Yes, John Denver to Bad Brains. He played in a series of indie bands in both west Michigan, New York City, Seattle and Chicago. Colin recently relocated to New York and plans to release a new record in 2016 on his own label ...
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20 years ago I helped start a band that was going to be the next big thing on a tiny indie record label out of Gainesville, Florida. 10 years later Fueled By Ramen Records had set the music industry on fire, but our band had burned itself out. Alternative Press said we made one of the ten most influential records of 1999, and members of incredibly successful, multi-platinum acts like Fall Out Boy and Fun. sang our praises, but most people have never even heard of us. So what happened? This i ...
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Andrew Loog Oldham began doing PR for Little Richard, Bob Dylan and The Beatles before discovering, managing and producing The Rolling Stones from 1963-1967. He also launched England’s first indie label, Immediate Records.He then went “out to lunch” for 25 years, and upon his return wrote a 3 volume memoir, STONED, 2STONED & STONE FREE and was the lead radio personality on the the Underground Garage channel on SiriusXM for over 10 years.The Sounds and Vision podcast is Andrew's latest creati ...
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Kurt Cobain’s influence went beyond just the music he created with Nirvana. He also put the masses on to some of his own favorite artists. One particular document from his journals has been instructive to many fans – his top 50 albums. Each week, The Cobain 50 podcast digs into albums from this famous list and how they may have influenced Cobain and Nirvana. While learning the individual histories of the different albums on the list, we gain new insights into artists on the fringes as well a ...
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A show about the business, economics, and technology of music streaming, hosted by Shawn Yeager and presented by Trustream.
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A show for indie musicians who want to create a successful music career on their own terms. Hosted by Recording Artist and George Michael enthusiast, Shay Leonia. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shay-leonia/support
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Sounds From The Underground: Hip Hop Lifestyle & Marketing Podcast from Insomniac Magazine
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Sounds from the Underground, a podcast from the Hip Hop veterans at Insomniac Magazine. Delving into music, culture and marketing.
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Hosted by Juliana Hale, the I Eat Vibes for Breakfast podcast dishes timely lifestyle and entertainment happenings plated with humor and a dash of serious food for thought about today’s culture and society. This show will chronicle music industry professionals’ stories of trials and tribulations that led them to their road called success and the tools that keep them energized. Entertainment news as a whole will also make its way to the plate. The table would not be fully set without Hale’s i ...
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An entertaining and informative Scotch whisky show from Ian Macleod Distillers featuring Gordon Dundas, International Brand Ambassador and Gordon Dallas, Experiential Ambassador. Whisky Unscripted is an approachable podcast for all, not just the whisky aficionados. Never taking itself too seriously, but offering an insider’s guide to the whisky industry via their ownership of the Glengoyne, Tamdhu and Rosebank distilleries with their accompanying brands of Smokehead, Sheep Dip, and Pigs Nose ...
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Issue #206. Cut Cult, The Alarm, Dating and more!
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30:34Another half hour we get to spend listening to the tunes together! Hope you enjoy!By Greg Glover
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#210 | 10 Tips To Crowdfund Your Next Music Project: Seed & Spark Strategy
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15:56This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. Want to grow your music career . Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/#NoLabelsNecessary #indi…
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Peter Holström Talks Dandy Warhols’ New EP, Tour, and Supporting Local Scenes
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34:28In this episode, I talk with Pete Holmström from The Dandy Warhols ahead of the band’s May 11 show at Anthology in Rochester. We get into the importance of local music scenes and why they still matter, even in a hyper-online world. Pete reflects on how music distribution has changed—from passing around mix cds to navigating streaming algorithms—and…
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Lilac Festival Talent Buyer Dave Drago on Local Talent + Supporting Our Scene
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35:19This week, we talk with Dave Drago — talent buyer for the fest and owner of 1809 Studios — about the Lilac Festival and its long-overdue focus on local artists. we discuss why he’s pushing to book more original music and fewer tribute acts. We get into how he found his way back into the local scene, his drive to build community, and why paying arti…
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Issue #205. Ezra Furman, Seam, Dean Wareham and more!
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29:50The hits (and near-misses) keep on comin'!By Greg Glover
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Making Shrillmatic - Beastie Boys Ill Communication feat. Sean Kantrowitz
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48:33This week we brought on Sean Kantrowitz of the Making Illmatic podcast to discuss the Beastie Boys album Ill Communication. Once again we subjected Sean to the darkness by subverting the concept of his show. Instead of picking 10 songs of a bloated album to make the best version of said album, we picked the 10 worst songs, to make the worst version…
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From FBI Agent to Music Maven: Tia Hoffer’s Unconventional Journey
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59:26From FBI Agent to Music Composer: Tia Hoffer's Journey In this episode of the Second Verse podcast, host Becky Boyland interviews Tia Hoffer, who has successfully transitioned from being an FBI Special Agent to a production music composer. They discuss Tia's early love for music, her fascinating career in psychology and law enforcement, and the min…
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#159. Ron talks with Rose Marshack and Rick Valentin of Illinois indie rock band Poster Children about their pioneering podcast, four decades of music making, riding the wave of Nirvana mania, and surviving the grunge-era feeding frenzy. Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at distrokid.com/vip/independentminded See Privacy Policy at…
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Come As You Are: A Live Finale Episode
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1:13:23This episode marks the end of The Cobain 50 and El Cancionero de Kurt. After going through all 50 albums from Kurt’s list, we celebrated with an event in KEXP’s Gathering Space with a packed house of fans of Nirvana and the podcast to reflect on the series, what it’s meant to us, and what we’ve learned going through all of this music. Below find tr…
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Let’s Talk About It? Exploitation Sexuality Industry Artist Professionalism & Miki Howard
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6:03By beeloloco
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Best Hip Hop Movie Soundtrack Tournament with Alex Ludovico, Eff Yoo and MidaZ the BEAST
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56:31It's Tournament Time! This week we tackle the monumental task of figuring out which hip hop movie soundtrack is the best hip hop movie soundtrack with help from our friends Alex Ludovico, Eff Yoo and MidaZ the BEAST. You can find Alex Ludovico here: https://alexludovico.bandcamp.com/album/one-of-the-good-ones You can find Eff Yoo here: https://effy…
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#209 | Artist TURNED Label CEO: How to Avoid Industry Traps & Build Your Music Empire w/ Derek Minor
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51:25In this episode of No Labels Necessary, we sit down with artist-turned-label-CEO Derek Minor to break down how to build your music empire — and avoid the traps that ruin most careers. From bad label deals to shady management, Derek shares the real lessons that helped him take full ownership of his career. Whether you're an artist, manager, or entre…
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Elephant Ears: How Alfredo Paz Found His Way Back to Music After Burnout
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46:21Rediscovering the Creative Spark: Alfredo Paz's Journey as Elephant Ears In this episode of Second Verse, host Becky Boyland interviews Alfredo Paz, known professionally as Elephant Ears—a talented producer, songwriter, and sound designer. Alfredo shares his journey of leaving and then rediscovering his passion for music after years in the sound en…
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ELEVEN: Larry Peace-Love Yes, SENNA, X-RL7 + AL1CE
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51:40#158. Larry Peace-Love Yes becomes present in his body, SENNA preaches songwriting patience, AL1CE and X-RL7 collab on an animated adventure, and Ron shares new faves from Ya I Feel Ya, Sparks, + more. Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at distrokid.com/vip/independentminded See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif…
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Issue #204. Stereolab, Goose, Heartworms and more!
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30:54Non-denominational radio show/podcast!By Greg Glover
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Wrestlemania 41 Recap with Deep from 2Hungry Bros and Marcus Pinn[Audio] Wrestlemania 41 Recap with Deep from 2 Hungry Bros and Marcus Pinn
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1:15:04You asked for it and you got it! The Wrestlemania 41/Monday Night Raw recap! Once again we are joined by Deep from 2 Hungry Bros and Marcus Pinn to give our overall impression of mania, the best and worst moments of night 1 and 2, the biggest surprise, and biggest disappointment. Then we jump into our recap of the Raw after mania and discuss where …
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In this episode of the Music You’re Missing podcast, host Brendan Jeannetti interviews rising Nashville artist RYMAN, whose viral TikTok hit "Lose" is gaining attention for its emotional lyrics and unique blend of country and indie influences. They discuss how RYMAN’s TikTok strategy helped catapult "Lose" into the spotlight, how he defines his gen…
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DJ Premier Remixes and Features with Jim Search
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1:44:19Gang Starr Foundation month comes to a close with our episode focusing on the featured production and remix work of DJ Premier! We discuss what made Premier so special during his epic run, we do some blind box action for his later less heralded work and the episode culminates with a bracket to find the best Premier feature/remix beat from 1990-1999…
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How DIY label Raincoated Records is opening doors for Rochester’s artists
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38:34This week on Nights and Weekends, we talk with Nate and Jake, the duo behind Raincoated Records—a DIY label that’s quietly growing into a recording studio (Lilypad Underground), video production shop, and creative hub for Rochester artists. Their tape release project Spit Takes and Split Tapes is part documentation, part celebration of the local sc…
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On our penultimate episode—and the final album on Kurt Cobain’s list—Martin Douglas dives into Yip/Jump Music by Daniel Johnston. Johnston rose from obscurity by self-recording (and self-dubbing) his own tapes and handing them out at McDonald’s, eventually finding a massive audience after Cobain was repeatedly spotted wearing a t-shirt featuring th…
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Issue #203. Ultra Lights, Pavement, Pulp and more!
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31:28The first new music from Pulp in ages! Yes, please!By Greg Glover
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Adassa’s Inspiring Story: Music, Miracles, and Making “Encanto”
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51:47Adassa's Journey: From Paralysis to Disney's Encanto In this episode of Second Verse, host Becky Boyland interviews Adassa, the bilingual Afro-Latina voice actress, singer, and songwriter. Adassa shares her remarkable journey of resilience, from facing a sudden health crisis and total paralysis to achieving a breakout role as Dolores Madrigal in Di…
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#208 | UNORTHODOX Music Marketing Strategies That Builds A REAL FANBASE w/ SilkSoSmart
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38:22SilkSoSmart is a music marketing strategist and creative coach helping independent artists grow fanbases, monetize content, and build careers without a label. Known for his sharp insights on social media growth, music promo, and brand building, Silk’s helped hundreds of DIY musicians turn content into real momentum. If you’re trying to get heard, g…
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Wrestlemania 41 Preview with Deep from 2 Hungry Bros, Jason Griff and Marcus Pinn
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1:29:17Call Out Culture Wrestling is back with a preview of this weekend's 2 night Wrestlemania extravaganza. Join us as Alaska, Deep from 2 Hungry Bros, Jason Griff and Marcus Pinn review the card as well as a slew of wildcard topics. Be sure to read Marcus' article from OkayPlayer which you can find here: https://www.okayplayer.com/10-black-films You ca…
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Ivan Roudyk-Electrica 698(ivanroudyk.com)
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2:08:10All Colors Of Electronic MusicMixed & Compiled by Ivan RoudykOfficial web: ivanroudyk.comTelegram: t.me/ivanroudykInstagram: ivanroudykDemo for Electrica records: @ivanroudykArtist’s and label’s promos: @ivanroudykBooking, production, licensing: [email protected] PromoDJ
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#207 | How to RELEASE Your Music With The RIGHT Distributor (7 Things to Look For)
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13:08See if @landrmusic is the Right Distributor for You:https://glnk.io/5wllp/sean1b0Timestamps:0:00 – Intro: Why I Hate This Question0:44 – 7 Principles to Pick the Best DSP1:01 – Principle 1: Is It a Scam?1:49 – Principle 2: Is It Reliable?3:03 – 2025 Recommendation: LANDR3:54 – Principle 3: Artist Size & Goals4:48 – Why LANDR Might Not Fit Everyone5…
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Megalithic Monument: Group Home Livin' Proof feat. Blockhead
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1:34:04Gang Starr Foundation month continues! This week we are joined by Blockhead to discuss the 1994 Group Home classic Livin' Proof. We discuss why the album is so beloved, whether or not the level of MCing hurt the project and we are joined by CHATCOC (see what I did there) for a round of AI generated Group Home related "Would you rather" questions. Y…
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Half Japanese – We Are They Who Ache with Amorous Love (1990)
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45:43Janice Headley chats with frontman and co-founder Jad Fair for this in-depth look at the Half Japanese album We Are They Who Ache with Amorous Love. Plus, KEXP presents the world premiere of “Lemonade Sunset,” the first single off the next Half Japanese album coming out this July via Fire Records. Hosts: Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas Written & Pro…
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MS Changed Her Life—Music Gave It Back: Cindy Slee’s Second Verse
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35:02From Nursing to Music Production: Cindy's Inspirational Journey In this episode, Becky welcomes Cindy Slee to discuss her profound journey from a musically inspired childhood to a dedicated nurse, and finally becoming a full-time musician after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Cindy shares how her early love for music, fostered by her famil…
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Issue #202. Car Seat Headrest, De La Soul, Rodeo Boys and more!
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30:51Great new tunes plus a "trip" back to the "daisy age"! Enjoy!By Greg Glover
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Issue #201. My Morning Jacket, PJ Harvey, Ain't and more!
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30:45You won't hear most of this stuff on terrestrial radio!By Greg Glover
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Megalithic Monuments: Jeru the Damaja "The Sun Rises in the East" with Rob Cave
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1:50:33We continue the GangStarr Foundation Month talking about one of the most incredible albums of 1994: Jeru the Damaja's "The Run Rises in the East" with first time guest Rob Cave (fka Spec Boogie) of Lessondary Crew! We discuss the unorthodox beats from Premier that differed from his work with Guru, the unmistakable flows from Jeru, the unforgettable…
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Bad Ending Owner Fred McCoy on Starting a Venue, Building Community & Showing Up
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29:43Join us as we chat with Fred McCoy, the owner of newly updated bar and venue, Bad Ending. We dive into his personal history with music photography, how that led to buying and restoring one of his favorite places in Rochester, and his vision for creating an inclusive space that welcomes different musical genres. Mentions barbadending.com (@barbadend…
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Butthole Surfers – Pee Pee the Sailor (1983) and Locust Abortion Technician (1987)
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34:11On this week’s episode of The Cobain 50, Dusty Henry digs deep into the two Butthole Surfers albums from Kurt’s list – Pee Pee The Sailor (also known as their self-titled debut EP) and Locust Abortion Technician. In one of the more expletive ridden artists on the list, we hear about the band’s story from underground legends to surprising mainstream…
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Finding My Second Verse: A Solo Journey with Becky Boyland, the Host of Second Verse Podcast In this special solo episode of the Second Verse podcast, host Becky Boyland shares her inspiring personal journey to her music dream. She emphasizes that it's never too late to return to your passion, offering her own story as proof. The episode covers her…
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#206 | Will Smith's Manager Reveals Why Artist Managers NEED a SHOCKING 50% SPLIT
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1:00:49Watch the Manager's Playbook full episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VtOfpLtJncInterested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnbuttonto start your free 14-day trial!Timestamps: 0:00 – Should Managers Get 50%?4:00 – Why Your Manager’s Cut Might Change Ov…
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Ivan Roudyk-Electrica 697(ivanroudyk.com)
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1:58:15All Colors Of Electronic MusicMixed & Compiled by Ivan RoudykOfficial web: ivanroudyk.comTelegram: t.me/ivanroudykInstagram: ivanroudykDemo for Electrica records: @ivanroudykArtist’s and label’s promos: @ivanroudykBooking, production, licensing: [email protected] PromoDJ
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Highs and Lows of Gangstarr feat. PremRock
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1:52:26This week we are joined by PremRock to discuss his amazing new album "Did You Enjoy Your Time Here...?" and to dig into the high points and the low points in the Gangstarr discography. If you have yet heard "Did You Enjoy Your Time Here...?", you can find it at the link below: https://planetpremrock.bandcamp.com/album/did-you-enjoy-your-time-here I…
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In this week’s episode, Dusty Henry digs into one of the more caustic bands on Kurt’s list – Swan’s and their 1984 EP, Young God. The band has one of the more abrasive sounds and stories on the list, making for a release that’s not for the faint of heart but vastly influential on industrial music. Disclaimer: This episode deals with topics includin…
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Grief, Neurodivergence, and Healing: Bob Strachan’s Musical Revival
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57:42Bob Strachan's Musical Resurgence: Healing Through Songwriting and Rediscovery In this episode of 'Second Verse,' host Becky Boyland interviews Bob Strachan, an award-winning singer-songwriter from Scotland. Bob shares his journey of returning to music during the lockdown after initial success in the 2000s. He discusses his upbringing amidst divers…
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#205 | THE BUTTON that Actually Blows Up an Artist..
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28:02Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnbuttonto start your free 14-day trial!Timestamps:0:43 – “An Artist Can’t Be a Success” – Breaking Down the Quote1:40 – Art vs. Science: The Balancing Act of Success3:04 – Buying Into the Hype: When Artists Stop Exper…
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Music Industry Experts: Dan Melnick, General Manager of Bandcamp
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41:48In this episode of Music Industry Experts, host Brendan Jeannetti sits down with Dan Melnick, General Manager of Bandcamp to talk about what makes Bandcamp such a valuable tool for independent artists, how the platform stands out in today’s streaming-heavy landscape, and the state of the music industry in 2025. Dan shares honest insight into how ar…
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ELEVEN: Big Black Delta, Janet Devlin, Theodore
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57:57#157. Big Black Delta meditates on an era of uncertainty, Janet Devlin comes back to her senses, Theodore has musical orgasms, and Ron shares new faves from Courting, Alan Sparhawk, + more. Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at distrokid.com/vip/independentminded See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac…
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Issue #200. Deradoorian, Pixies, Deerhoof and more!
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30:36Long-running Bay Area band release new track via Craigslist and more!By Greg Glover
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Dario Lorina - Dark Chapel/Black Label Society Ep38
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0:46Dark Chapel is Dario Lorina’s new band straight from Las Vegas where the band resides. He is known most recently with working beside legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde in Black Label Society. Dario shredded alongside Zakk Wylde on 2021's Doom Crew Inc. In this episode Face in the crowd podcast U.K. quiz Dario on first gigs, a new album, touring life an…
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#204 | How Indie Artists ARE FALLING for the SPOTIFY TRAP ft. @KatoHipHop
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1:19:07Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnkatoto start your free 14-day trial!Get Access to our growth strategies and tools HERE!!! https://foreverfanacademy.com/nln?el=nlnprTimestamps:0:00 Streaming Isn’t the End-All Be-All0:28 KO Meets with Spotify3:48 Big…
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Scar Markham on the Power of Music and Art: Exploring the Intersection of Rochester’s Creative Communities
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42:30Our conversation with Scar Markham and his journey within the Rochester music scene. He highlights the importance of representation and inclusivity in this vibrant community. Scar also shares his experience moving back to Rochester from New York City, reflecting on the differences in artistic opportunities. We dive into his thoughts on how local mu…
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Bonus: Ray Farrell’s Journey Through Indie and Major Labels
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1:06:01This week on The Cobain 50, we share one last bonus episode before we hit the final stretch of albums on Kurt Cobain’s top albums list. Ray Farrell may not be a familiar name to most, but he’s worked with many of the artists and labels we’ve talked about on the list: from SST and Rough Trade to Geffen Records, Sonic Youth to Wipers, Farrell has bee…
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We are joined by Ben Pedroche of Grown Up Rap and author of "Independent as Fuck" to do our latest fantasy draft, picking our favorite indie rappers of all time and placing them on records labels (both major and indie) to create the best alternate careers! Would RA the Rugged Man, Vordul Mega, and Tame One thrive in the major label system? Who goes…
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Producing Music for All: Jack Marchant’s Music Journey
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53:34Jack Marchant: The Power of Persistence and Community in Music Production In this episode of the Second Verse podcast, host Becky Boyland interviews London-based music producer Jack Marchant. They discuss his journey from childhood experiences in music studios with his dad's band to overcoming physical health challenges and making a full-time caree…
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