Break the Business

Hi Podcast Listeners! We had some technical difficulties this week. Our full show came out unlistenable, but we did preserve a fantastic interview with California-based jazz-pop duo 23rd Hour and we are pleased to play it for you this week. They talked about they awesome music launch strategy and how they were able to make their album "Perfect Strangers" a top release on iTunes. You can find out more about them at 23rdhr.com.Also, Ryan has announced his launch date for the audiobook version of Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry! You can get your copy of the Ryan-narrated audiobook on June 2nd!

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Happy Easter, Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan and Dave answer a listener question about copyright registration. They also discuss the recent news involving Alanis Morissette's former business manager Jonathan Schwartz and his embezzlement of $7 million from his clients. R & D talk about how the story underscores the importance of having accounting and audit rights provisions put into any agreement involving someone managing an artist's money.In the second segment, music industry consultant and Women of Substance founder Bree Noble stops by for an interview. She provides Ryan with a lot of fantastic insight about house concerts, empowering women in music, and busting music industry myths. You can find Bree's outstanding platforms Women of Substance at www.wosradio.com and the Female Entrepreneur Musician Podcast at www.femusician.com.In the final segment, Dave shares his excitement over the new Star Wars trailer and Star Wars park at Disney. R & D also discuss the new Julie Andrews arts education show premiering on Netflix.Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading!This week, Ryan and Dave talk about two pieces of legislation that have huge implications for artists and how they get paid. The Fair Play Fair Pay Act and the PROMOTE Act can help artists get paid when their songs are played on the radio. Listen in this week and find out how you can help support these important bills.in the second segment, indie folk artist Jessica Allossery stops by for an interview. She talks about getting her music on SiriusXM, her recent experience being mistreated by a folk music show, and her upcoming US house concert tour. She gives great advice on how to set up your own house concerts. She is a fantastic artist! Check out her blog at www.thelovelyindie.com. In the third segment, we do a round of Dave's Movie Minute and Canada Town or Hoser Talk. Good times had by all!Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.On today's show, Ryan looks awful.In the first segment, Dave makes fun of Ryan for being ridiculously jet lagged after Ryan's trip to China. Dave also discusses his trip to Disney over the weekend. Ryan then discusses a recent article by the Rock Star Advocate about networking and connecting with others in the industry. You can find her article here: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/why-youre-not-getting-what-you-want.html. In the second segment, acclaimed indie artist JP Kallio and tech entrepreneur Rory O'Farrell stop by to discuss Rory's new music platform Melosity. Melosity is a web-based recording platform that allows musicians to collaborate on recording projects from anywhere in the world in real time. JP also provides some tips on how to collaborate with other musicians in your music career. You can find out more about Melosity by visiting www.melosity.com and you can check out JP's music at jpkalliomusic.com.In the final segment, Ryan and Dave talk about two stories of schools acting stupidly this past week, and Metal Dave stops by for Dave's Metal Minute.Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading!In the first segment, musician Evan Lamb guest hosts with Ryan and Dave. They discuss Erin M. Jacobson's recent article about the Copyright Royalty Board hearings and how they affect indie songwriters. They also talk about Ed Sheeran's recent copyright issue with the writers of the TLC song "No Scrubs."In the second segment, Marcio Novelli and Ross Barber-Smith of the Bridge the Atlantic podcast stop by to talk about their acclaimed show. Marcio also discusses his fantastic indie music career and how to make great music videos. Ross (who founded the web design firm Electric Kiwi) gives some great tips about building your website. Check out Bridge the Atlantic by visiting bridge-the-altlantic.com. Check out Marcio’s music by visiting marcionovelli.com and Check out Ross’ design company Electric Kiwi at electrickiwi.co.uk.In the final segment, Ryan, Dave, and Evan give you the pop culture talk you so badly crave. Dave and Evan get into a fight about Lars Ulrich's drumming prowess, and then your podcasting trio play a round of Bad Movie, Epic Tagline. A lot of fun stuff this week!Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading!In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss Chance the Rapper's recent comments about his relationship with Apple Music, his status as an indie artist, and his thoughts on streaming. R & D are big fans of Chance's tremendous career as an indie artist and are also big fans of his support for public education. Lots of great advice in this segment about what it truly means to be an indie artist and how to keep more of your streaming dollars.In the second segment, show-favorite The Droids join us for a new interview. The Droids are a husband-and-wife synth rock duo who recently had a great article written about them in the blog Mindful Machines (https://mindfulmachines.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/lets-get-digital/). The Droids talk to Ryan and Dave about that article and also do a second installment of answering music and parenting questions in a rapid-fire format. Check out The Droids' awesome music by visiting thedroids.bandcamp.com and by visiting patreon.com/thedroids.In the final segment, Dave introduces a new bit, "Dave's Movie Minute." Basically, Dave wanted an excuse to talk about movies on the show, but be able to do it in a way that he can also have fancy imaging for his movie talk. Dave is also giving away a free copy of Metallica's new album, "Hardwired to Self Destruct." If you want a copy, tweet Dave @metaldave85 and tell him why you deserve to get the album from him. The best tweet wins!Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading. Ryan is traveling this week, and so this episode will feature two of Ryan's favorite interviews from past episodes. First, Ryan sits down with Patreon CEO and co-founder Jack Conte. Jack gives tips on being successful on his platform and why it could represent the future of how indie musicians earn in the music business. Next, Ryan interviews jazz musician Mandy Harvey. Mandy has released three acclaimed albums despite being completely deaf. Her story will inspire you and motivate you to become your best self in your own career. Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan talks about the Oscars and answers a listener e-mail about whether indie musicians can still achieve success in the age of streaming. Is there still a place for indie artists in the music business when they are only making fractions of a penny per stream? Ryan answers this with an emphatic "yes," and notes that now has never been a better time to be an indie artist, even with the new challenges presented by changes in technology and the way people consume music.In the second segment, indie artist and Go Girls Music executive director Rorie Kelly stops by. She discusses the challenges that women face in the music industry and how men can be better allies. She also talks about Go Girls' upcoming Ladies in the House Online Music Festival. The Festival is currently seeking participants. If you are a female artist or a member of a band with at least one female member, you can sign up by visiting bit.ly/2lFGrg5.In the final segment, Ryan discusses the movie La La Land and the lessons it imparts to indie artists. It is Ryan's first week trying to do a full pop culture segment on his own, so be nice!Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading!In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss potential changes to copyright law and how they can affect independent artists. R & D specifically talk about why it is important for indie artists to fight (1) against changes to the notice-and-takedown procedures in the DMCA and (2) for an increase in streaming payments to songwriters. In the second segment, the Portland-based musical duo The Doubleclicks stop by. They talk about playing to their unique fan base, diversifying revenue streams in their career, and effective crowdfunding. The Doubleclicks' Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming album "Love Problems" is going on now. Give them some support here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/angelar/the-doubleclicks-new-album-love-problems.In the final segment, Ryan and Dave talk about the Oscars and their high-stakes Oscar bet: Ryan and Dave made picks on all of the categories. Whoever gets the fewest picks right has to do an entire Podcast episode while jogging on a treadmill in the studio. Both guys really don't want to lose. By the time you download this, you will already find out who will be jogging!Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading!In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about their upcoming trip to see John Wick: Chapter 2. They are quite excited about it. They also discuss a recent Ari Herstand Bandzoogle article, "How (and Why) to Hit the Road." If you are wondering how to put together an effective tour without a booking agent, this episode is for you. You can find Herstand's article here: www.bandzoogle.com/blog/how-and-why-to-hit-the-road.In the second segment, singer-songwriter (and one of Ryan's favorite artists) Marian Call stops by for her second visit to the Podcast. She discusses her upcoming album "Standing Stones," which is available on February 24th. Marian gives lots of great tips on effective crowdfunding as well. Don't miss this interview! Check out more of Marian's fantastic work by visiting www.mariancall.com.In the final block of the show, Ryan debuts a new "Music Jerk of the Week" segment and Ryan and Dave break down the Grammys. As you can imagine, Dave is mad about Metallica's sound issues at the show, and his anger is quite hilarious.Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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