Break the Business

Hello Listeners! Thanks for downloading us this week. In the first segment, Ryan comes to you from a hotel room in New York City on his portable podcasting setup. He discusses the different kinds of video content indie artists can create on YouTube, and references a terrific blog article on the subject by Hugh McIntyre of the Sonic Bids blog. Next, the Podcast moves back to the Miami studio to interview artist and San Diego Songwriter's Guild President Mike Wojniak. Mike talks about his music career and gives great tips on how to write songs effectively. He also attests to the value of joining songwriter's cooperatives and how they can help indie artists move their careers and their art forward. In the final segment, Ryan and Dave have a little fun and play two of their popular "D Block" segments: "Dave the Ultimate Arbiter" and "Dave's As Yet Untitled Game Show".Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @dkaye1027. E-mail any show questions, comments, or proposed topics to [email protected] Credit: "Sail Away" by Mike Wojniak. You can find his music at mikewojniak.com.

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Happy Thanksgiving, Listeners!Ryan's sister Lauren is in town and sits in on the show this week. They talk about Ryan's recent book photo shoot and break down what makes a good band agreement. Indie blues band Little Hurricane stops by to talk about their current tour, working with a full-service music distributor, and how they use social media. Ryan and Lauren then play a fun game show (that Ryan surprisingly does not completely fail at!).Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Follow Ryan on Twitter @ryankair. And keep a look out for Ryan's book Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry, coming out in mid-December.Music Credit: "Crocodile Tears" by Little Hurricane (www.littlehurricanemusic.com).

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Hi Podcast Listeners!First, Ryan and Dave talk about a recent Huffington Post Article in which guitar legend Joe Bonamassa talks about running his own career and being a successful indie artist. Then, country artists Zack Biss and Rebekah Reid stop by to talk about balancing music and college, creating a strong social media following, and recording their albums. The show closes by premiering the Dave: The Ultimate Arbiter segment in which Dave gives his rulings on everyday societal questions. It's amazing, and after one week Dave might already be drunk with power. If you have your own question for Dave to rule on, send it to [email protected] Ryan @ryankair and Dave @dkaye1027!Music Credit: "Falling For You" by Zack Biss and Rebekah Reid.

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Thank you for listening to the Podcast. It has been a tough weekend for all of us. It helps the people involved on this show to keep speaking with you and bringing you music industry advice from amazing indie artists.In the first segment, we talk about the Paris attacks and give a simple request for musicians: Please keep doing what you do. Please keep making music. We need your art now more than ever.In the second segment, Ari Herstand stops by and gives some great advice. No one gives better DIY artist tips than Ari Herstand, so you definitely want to listen to this interview. He talks about how one can build an effective music career, and also gives his thoughts on the future of the music industry. In the third segment, Ryan and Dave talk more about Friday night's events.Thanks for listening. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @dkaye1027. You can find the Podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes.Music Credit: "Keep Fighting" by Ari Herstand. You can find his music at ariherstand.com and his DIY artist tips at aristake.com.

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Hi Podcast Listeners! Dave is back and talks about his birthday vacation adventures, and then R &D discuss Adam Levine's recent comments about how record labels are failing to effectively promote the winners of The Voice TV show. In the second segment, BTB doubles the fun with its weekly interview by having husband-wife synth rock duo The Droids on. They discuss the joys and challenges of building their music careers as a married couple with a child. They also talk about how they use Vines to show off their music and share their interests with their fans. In the final segment, Ryan and Dave talk about the announcement of a new Star Trek series, and Dave brings back his "As Yet Untitled Game Show". Thanks for listening! Follow Ryan @ryankair. Follow Dave @dkaye1027. Rate/Review/Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Music Credit: "Satellite" by The Droids. Find their music at thedroids.bandcamp.com.

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What effects do streaming have on the music industry overall? Ryan and his co-host JC talk about a recent article written by two music economists who discuss that point. R & J break down the article, share their thoughts, and discuss what its findings mean for indie artists. In the second segment, singer-songwriter Marian Call stops by to talk about her upcoming album, her recent uber-successful crowdfunding campaign, and how she makes her awesome music videos. She gives tons of great advice for indie artists on those topics. In the final segment, Ryan and JC discuss Adele's newest, internet-breaking, video and JC challenges Ryan to his own music game show. Thanks for listening! Break the Business is a podcast for indie artists and the people who love them. Each week, we give tips to empower indies to take control of their careers and make the most of their talent. Be sure to rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. Your support is important to us. If you have any questions or want to propose a show topic, e-mail us at [email protected] Credit: "Dear Mister Darcy" by Marian Call. Visit her website at www.mariancall.com.

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Hi Everyone! Dave is out of town for his birthday and so Ryan's musician/songwriter/producer friend Evan is sitting in. They discuss the new YouTube Red subscription service and the big impact it will have on indie artists (basically, if you're an indie artist and you aren't creating heavily on YouTube, NOW is the time). Nashville-based singer/songwriter Kelly Seidel stops by to discuss her new self-titled EP. It is her first major studio project and she offers some great insight on how to create a studio recording. Kelly funded her record the old-fashioned way (by saving money and networking) and hearing her discuss her process is illuminating for indie artists. In the third segment, Ryan and Evan get a little silly by talking about Ryan's crazy fandom for the Swedish Chef, and R & E also play a game show involving famous artists and their Twitter followings. Thanks for listening. Be sure to follow Ryan @ryankair, e-mail the show at [email protected], and subscribe/rate/review the show on iTunes and SoundCloud.You can find out more about Evan's music projects (in addition to being a first-class hugger, he is also a ridiculously-good guitar player) by following @thebigtasty and @jukebluesband.Music Credit: "Static" by Kelly Seidel. Find her on Twitter at @kellyseidel99.

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Ryan gives a book update and Ryan and Dave have an in-studio interview with e-commerce expert Chris Corey. Chris provides internet marketing services for Fortune 500 companies and will use that knowledge to advise indie artists on how to build a great website, succeed on social media, and create an effective brand online. The show closes with Ryan flailing and failing while playing Dave's As Yet Untitled Game Show.Thanks for listening! Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @dkaye1027. Rate/Review/Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud.

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Ryan begins the show by revealing to Dave that the Podcast has achieved "New and Noteworthy" status on iTunes. Dave gets so excited about this that he completely forgets to pay attention to the show. In the meantime, Ryan talks about the meeting he had yesterday with his book publisher. The big release day for the Break the Business book is fast approaching and Ryan might be starting to get a little nervous. Ryan and Dave talk about the ongoing litigation between Mischa Barton and her "momager" and use the discussion as context for introducing six important things that artists should consider when deciding whether to hire their own manager. These tips are a must listen for all indie musicians. Finally, R & D discuss The Hollywood Reporter's List of the Top 100 TV shows of all time. Needless to say, these two hosts are best friends but still don't seem to agree on anything when it comes to pop culture. Did your favorite show make the top 5? Find out!Thanks for listening and for making us New and Noteworthy! Be sure to rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud.

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This week's episode is filled with fun discussions and great indie artist advice. Dave and Ryan argue about Ryan Adams' album of Taylor Swift 1989 cover songs. Electropop artist Bill Boulden (AKA "DJ Spruke") stops by to discuss his latest crowdfunding campaign and provides a lot of great tips for artists, including some valuable insight on how to succeed on Kickstarter and Twitter. This episode is a must listen for DIY entertainers who want to significantly increase their presence online. Bill knows his stuff! The show closes with Ryan continuing to fall apart on "Dave's As Yet Untitled Game Show." Thank you very much for listening. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. You can follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @dkaye1027. E-mail the podcast at [email protected].

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