Songwriter Marloe joins host Jacqueline Jax to chat about her latest single and why allowing yourself to be vulnerable may be scary but necessary. How to not be safe when you want to write better songs and why life changes have taught her to love and embrace feeling uncomfortable.  https://www.avaliveradio.info/featured/marloe-the-day-i-knew-i-needed-you

Spotify Technology SA is testing a new version of its app that gives podcasts more prominence, an overhaul the company hopes will make it easier for people to find and listen to the radio-style programs.

The new version of the app puts podcasting and music on equal footing, marking a clear signal that Spotify wants to be in all forms of audio. 

The challenges of pursuing music as a songwriter can be discouraging, Jacqueline Jax talks with Robert Cross from Satin in California about collaborations and the benefits of social media to indie artists as well as the AVA Live Radio music community. Listen to the secrets of standing out in a noisy creative space, advise on personal branding and how to utilize platforms like Instagram for attracting thousands of fans.  Robert also chats about his passion for songwriting and the process.

Join host Jacqueline Jax on todays Jax Daily to learn how a Passion for Fashion Became a Full Time Career on youtube for one creator that couldn’t find her path.  Ashley (aka ‘bestdressed’) wasn’t always a fan of fashion. She didn’t become enthralled with it till her sister strongarmed her into watching Project Runway. Even after Tim Gunntaught her the appeals of being best-dressed, she didn’t go for runway fashion — she went for thrift.

Have you ever had a creeper continuously calling you? This song is for all the girls or guys who have dealt with that trolling caller and find themselves ducking for cover. It’s time to drop that volume down low and send them “Straight to Voicemail.” 

Host Jacqueline Jax joins Stacy Gabel to discuss the launch of her first official single and video ‘Straight to Voicemail’. Important discussions: Understanding the production process as an artist starts to professionally release music. How to balance your music budget and creativity to achieve a successful launch. Things you need to consider before your next music launch. And how social media has changed the musicians position in the biz. Listen to the Interview. 

https://www.avaliveradio.info/featured/stacy-gabel-on-straight-to-voicemail

Instagram threw the world of influencers into tizzy this week when it announced that it may no longer publicly display how many likes each post gets. Some Canadians get to be the guinea pigs, but this initiative has a chance to go systemwide. 

The real question has become a focus of all influencers and brands and that is what did the likes actually tell us about the content being pushed? Did likes really translate as a measure of value to the creator and the brand they may include in their work? 

I spoke with many influencers who make money through creating content for their instagram page and they seemed to agree that likes were not an accurate measure of engagement. They preferred comments, tags and shares as better way to measure value. That value score then plays a huge part of the Return on Investment (ROI) which would determine going forward what an influencer should invest into their content and thus what a brand may be willing to pay for it. 

Steve Parisien speaks with Jacqueline Jax about his experience on the new Jazz collaboration “Spend a little time with me.”   The process of writing with other artists across the miles and merging their influences with your own. You can hear his passion for music and songwriting. They also speak about the current state of social media and how the future looks for indie artists. Where you should focus your attention and how to find a good promotional balance using the right pages for your work.  https://www.avaliveradio.info/featured/steve-parisien-spend-a-little-time-with-me

In the month since Spotify announced plans to spend up to $500 million on podcasting, it’s homed in on exclusive content plans, hinted at ongoing work to improve discovery, and broadly started to construct a picture of how it views the future of podcasts. Also what would it be like to be able to discover new music and podcasts that you are guaranteed to enjoy.

FIXING DISCOVERY AND MAKING “USER EXPERIENCE” A PRIORITY: Spotify thinks helping people find their new favorite podcast could be the key to its success.  One of the podcasting business’s biggest hurdles is discovery. Helping a listener find a new show that they’re guaranteed to like is difficult, and no company has made a recommendation algorithm as successful for podcasts as Netflix has made for movies and TV.

Explore some exciting new music from creators all over the world recently discovered by our host Jacqueline Jax as she searches the far corners of the globe for talented songwriters and music creators who are telling their truth to bring the listener a unique experience. From dealing with the depths of depression to sounds that will inspire you to get up and dance or connect with you about the perils of social media on our brains, this show offers everything for fans of New Music. 

 https://www.avaliveradio.info/featured/5-6-new-music-monday

The album is called “You” and reflects the breaking and bending of a relationship that moved me to my core. If you listen to the lyrics of ‘Flatline Baby’, it tells the story of loosing that intense love and expresses the importance of moving forward however difficult that may be. Now I listen to my Album to remind myself of what I went through so that I remember not to break down during those rare but weak moments of longing for the good parts.  https://www.avaliveradio.info/featured/chloeisascavenger-flatline-baby