In the heart of New York City lies a musical haven where veteran artists and aspiring musicians converge to hone their craft and build lasting connections. Join us as we delve into the vibrant community fostered by Funkadeli…
"There are only three principles necessary for a lyric writer, all of them familiar truisms. They were not immediately apparent to me when I started writing, but have come into focus via Oscar Hammerstein’s tutoring, Strunk …
Join former 'The Voice' contestant, Savannah Brister, as she shares her journey on the hit reality show. From nerve-wracking auditions to behind-the-scenes style secrets, Savannah reveals it all. Learn why she chose John Leg…
After wrapping up my first show at the legendary Bitter End, a visibly excited man rushed up onto the stage where I and my guitarist still stood. All he wanted was to take a picture of me wearing his sunglasses, a tradition …
I'm guilty of it too... I've totally caught myself in a fantasy about how great it would be to sign with an indie label. In that fantasy, you're cared for, held in highest regard, and everyone at the label believes in your v…
Every musician (especially their parents) has heard the classic "starving artist" trope, but there's someone on a mission to fix that. Meet Ryan McCurdy, a multi-hyphenate who amidst being a stellar actor+, musician+ is also…
No matter where my clients have found themselves on their music career journey, we've always arrived at that question... " ...but what's my genre ?" And no matter the answer I give, these musicians are hard pressed to let th…
Thanks to our late friend, producer Black Panther, I had heard the sounds of Maya Azucena on their song, "The Half" before I even had the honor of meeting her. Once that changed and I saw her perform, I was floored. She was …
In this captivating episode with New York City recording artist, ASHTNMRTN, we delve into the secrets of making a lasting impression in the music scene, featuring insights from a beloved figure known for their remarkable net…
Sometimes inexplicably, our relationships shift and a connection we once thought was solid can seemingly disintegrate overnight. Our music industry network is no exception to this rule of human experience, so what should you…
We've all been there - our dreaded day job running us ragged, any home-life responsibilities, family, friends, and then... music? And even once you get to music, there's so much unsexy work to do like metadata, registration…
Have you ever wondered if you’re suffering from burn out? I know this phrase gets tossed around quite a bit in our industry to the point where it may feel like a casual occurrence, but today’s guest, Suz Paulinski shares wh…
WARNING: ADULT TOPICS I felt it was important to share what happened to me this week when I decided to take control of my sexual narrative by way of a risque photo shoot and then subsequently sharing the photos online. The …
As an unsaturated space, musicians are criminally overlooking the opportunity that is being a guest on podcasts. As of December of 2022, there is an estimate of roughly 700K active podcasts in existence while *listenership …
Queen Brené Brown is such an inspiration to us all. She has taught us about vulnerability, how to work through our shame, and live a joy-filled life. But when I first heard her concept around "Dress Rehearsing Tragedy" I f…
Almost reaching 100K visitors each month on their website, Ghost Cult Magazine has just celebrated their 10th year in existence. The Editor-in-Chief, known as "Keefy" has been holding down the fort with respect, passion, in…
There is no doubt, a right and wrong way to build your network and subsequently promote your new music. The stakes are high AF when missteps are made because networking can so easily teeter on the verge of seeming desperate…
Fame, thank you for being my champion. You loved and supported me even when I couldn't find a reason to love and support myself. I wish we could have had that lunch we always talked about. I wish I could have hugged you a…
"You should go be on American Idol!" We've all heard that from someone thinking they're giving us a compliment and a helpful tip. I've been there. And it used to infuriate me. But then I started seeing my so many of frie…
I was just blocked online by a musician being a schmuck in the name of "increased engagement". You see, when "haters" comment on your post, the comment is believed to increase the activity of the post. But sometimes the pe…
Ever since I got back from my last minute trip to Los Angeles, I've been having a hard time staying motivated to do even the most menial tasks. That must mean that once again, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has come for …
I don't know where I'd be without Backline.care. Backline.care matches musicians with mental healthcare professionals no matter where you're located or what your budget is. Not only that, their clinicians are all vetted to …
Honey Larochelle is a true badass in every sense of the word as a recording artist, coach, healer, business owner, background vocalist, and friend. Tune in for a very special episode where we get down to all the nitty gritt…
Sometimes, showing up is the hardest part. I hope today's episode inspires you to take that first step... to give that 1% more... to keep your promise to yourself. "How would this look if it were simple?" Have a topic in mi…