Break the Business

TOPICS: ElisaRockDoc breaks down Pax East and changes to convention culture post-COVID; we talk about Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase; Billboard’s best songs of 2002; what makes a song a one-hit-wonder.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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TOPICS: Labels are trying to stop changes to California law that would provide relief to artists signed to record deals in California; we also talk about Easter egg hunts; we interview Darryl Hurs of the Indie101 Online Music Conference. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.indie101.comRate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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TOPICS: Spotify’s Discovery Mode is under fire from members of Congress; accusations of plagiarism in true crime podcasting; we interview indie singer-songwriter and violinist Sarah Elizabeth Haines about her new album and working in the touring company of Hamilton. Sarah’s new album “Castaway” is available now and you can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.sehaines.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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TOPICS: How indie creator TikTokers Barlow & Bear won a Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album for “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical”; we interview music manager and coach Vinny Ribas about how toavoid music industry scams. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.indieconnect.com and www.cartne.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”.

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TOPICS: The California legislature could be making it easier for label artists to terminate their record deals after 7 years; the Supreme Court is ruling on a case that could be impacting indie creators; we interview music executive Rusty Harmon of Vere Music. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.veremusic.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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TOPICS: Ryan and ElisaRockDoc talk about new video games that they are excited about; Ryan interviews songwriter and NYU professor Mike Errico about his new book “Music, Lyrics, and Life: A Field Guide for the Advancing Songwriter.” It’s available now!Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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TOPICS: Spotify Discovery mode (is it an effective promotional tool or modern-day payola?); TikTok launches its own distribution service; we interview singer-songwriter Ava Kay about mental health andthe creative process. You can follow our guest @avakaymusic on Twitter and you can check out her new music video for her song "Go,” which is available now!Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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TOPICS: We talk about singer Ella Travolta’s open verse TikTok challenge and invite our listeners to participate. We also interview producer JT Daly about creating a musical with the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz sports talk podcast. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.jtdalymusic.com. Submit your Ella Travolta open verse videos to [email protected] to @ryankair on Twitter.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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TOPICS: TikTok expands its maximum video length from 3 minutes to 10 minutes; Dua Lipa copyright lawsuit; we interview producer, DJ, andentrepreneur Bill “Downupright” Boulden about their latest EPand we get their thoughts on NFT’s in music. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.soundcloud.com/downupright.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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TOPICS: We talk about “Vox Machina” and the important insights that Critical Role’s story has for indie creator empowerment; why record deals are dangerous; we interview sports journalist Kelsey NicoleNelson about how indie creators can get started in sports media. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.kelseynicolenelson.com and www.booksbreakingborders.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.”

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