Hilary talks with Tia Bailey (Working Class Music) on signature models and identity, giving up on bands, feeling like a unicorn, Ladders 101, and the difference between retail and YouTube. Plus, moving beyond black squares.

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TIA’S BIO

Tia Bailey is co-host of Working Class Music, a YouTube channel primarily dedicated to gear demos/reviews with the occasional interview from local bands/artists/people involved in the music scene who don’t normally have a voice or an outlet provided to them. Working Class Music’s main goal is to make entertaining videos that are informative and helpful to every musician of every skill set whether you’re playing in a basement or selling out an arena.

MENTIONS

Weezer / Nirvana / Green Day / Ariana Grande / Kali Uchis / Jason Mays / Get Offset / J. Mascis / Troy Van Leeuwen / H.E.R. / Tash Sultana / St. Vincent / Justin Mendel Johnson / Washburn / Fender / Squier / Gibson / Epiphone / Martin / Orange / EarthQuaker Devices / Walrus Audio / Electro-Harmonix / Boss / Guitar Center

TIA’S LINKS

YouTube

Instagram

MID-RIFF LINKS

Website

Instagram

Facebook

Newsletter

Blog 

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CREDITS

Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda

Artwork by Julia Gualtieri