ep10 Chris Wynters is authentic af

Almost Famous Enough

ep10 Chris Wynters is authentic af
released March 27, 2025
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Chris Wynters is the frontman of 90s indie band Captain Tractor and manager of current indie-folk-bluegrass band The Dead South. Chris and host Glen Erickson discuss the shifts in the music industry from the 90s to today, focusing on the importance of authenticity, the evolution of music distribution, and the impact of digital platforms like Spotify and TikTok. Chris shares stories from his career, talks about managing a successful indie band, and offers insights into how artists can reach international audiences. Tune in for a deep dive into the business of music and the timeless value of being genuine in this ever-changing industry.

Guest website: https://www.chriswynters.com/
Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswynters/
Guest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcv0xejnQyrqMBkEmqqu_Q

hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson
Almost Famous Enough website: https://www.almostfamousenough.com
AFE instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostfamousenough
Almost Famous Enough Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o1PRD2X0i3Otmpn8vi2zP?si=1ece497360564480

Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.

00:00 Introduction
02:59 Glen and Chris: almost podcast partners
04:41 Chris Wynters' Career Highlights
06:19 The Early Days: From Theater to Music
09:57 Building a Music Career: The Role of Relationships
21:34 The Dead South: Managing a Modern Band
32:46 The Golden Age of Indie Bands
44:49 The Early Days of Media and Newsletters
45:38 The Impact of Digital Platforms on Music
46:41 Challenges and Opportunities in the Music Industry
49:44 Evolution of Music Distribution and Revenue
51:46 Navigating the Modern Music Landscape
54:18 The Role of Social Media and Data Analytics
58:39 International Opportunities for Canadian Artists
01:04:42 Post-Fame with Alexi

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Conversation with Chris Wynters (00:02:59)

3. Post-Fame with Alexi (01:04:42)