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- Releasing "The Half We Still Have" w/ Rachel Bobbitt | Cloud Machine Ep. 29Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this twenty-ninth episode, Rachel Bobbitt joins Mat to discuss her recently released EP “The Half We Still Have”, her upcoming album release show, Rachel’s origin story, and the expectations and realities of releasing music in 2023. Rachel also takes us through her dream festival line-up in this week's Dream Fest game. Thanks for listening! Follow Rachel on socials at @RachelBobbittMusic ! Rachel's Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@RachelBobbittMusic/featured Link to listen to "The Half We Still Have" : https://rachelbobbitt.bandcamp.com/album/the-half-we-still-have Website: https://www.rachelbobbittmusic.com/ AUG 19th - "The Half We Still Have" EP Release at The Drake Underground: https://www.showclix.com/event/rachel-bobbitt/listing Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.1 hr 27 min
- Songwriting & Bands in 2023 w/ Noah Monckton | Cloud Machine Ep. 28
Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this twenty-eighth episode, Noah Monckton joins Mat to discuss his origin story, his Toronto-based pop-rock group The High Loves, being a band in 2023, and songwriting. Noah also takes us through his dream album in this week's Producer's Game. Thanks for listening! To get in touch with Noah, contact him on socials at @noahmonckton ! For more information on The High Loves: @thehighloves on all socials Youtube: @thehighloves5472 Website: https://www.thehighloves.com/ Follow Mat: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.
1 hr 21 min - Mat's Monthly: Dreaming, J Dilla, and Black Messiah | Cloud Machine Ep. 27
Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this twenty-seventh episode, we're back with a different format: Mat's Monthly. In this third edition, Mat shares some tips on dreaming in the creative industries, resources to build your dream career, and the reality of the need for time management skills! He also talks about Dan Charnas' Dilla Time book and D'Angelo's Black Messiah album. Thanks for listening! June's Book: Dilla Time, Dan Charnas To buy: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=dilla+time&hvadid=555519136740&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9061009&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10623134142684780045&hvtargid=kwd-1425160098131&hydadcr=24634_9784566&tag=googcana-20&ref=pd_sl_2tty247v7p_e June's Album - D'Angelo's Black Messiah To Listen: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Hfbag0SsHxafx1SySFSX6 Buy Vinyl: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Messiah-Vinyl-DAngelo-Vanguard/dp/B00R20DOUY/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=208435017291&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9061009&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9649198907982300140&hvtargid=kwd-300941115321&hydadcr=4499_9336984&keywords=black+messiah+vinyl&qid=1689878655&sr=8-1 Watch the North Sea Jazz Festival performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USIRm9aN7D0 To visit the Eights's website: https://www.eightscreative.com/ You can also visit Eights on socials at @eightscreative Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.
51 min - Emerging Artists & Authenticity w/ Paitra Walker | Cloud Machine Ep. 26Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this twenty-sixth episode, Paitra Walker joins Mat to discuss world of being a new artist, the need for authenticity in the industry, new artist resources, and her origin story. Paitra also takes us through her dream festival in this week's Dream Fest Game. Thanks for listening! To get in touch with Paitra, contact her on socials at @paitrawalker ! Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.1 hr 19 min
- Listening, Playing, and Learning w/ Vania Lee | Cloud Machine Ep. 25Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this twenty-fifth episode, Vania Lee joins Mat to discuss their origin story, recent touring with Leith Ross & Luna Li, the process of learning songs, drumming, influences, listening while on stage, and the importance of becoming more knowledgeable in the music business. Vania also takes us through their dream live album in this week's Producer's Game. Thanks for listening! To get in touch with Vania Lee, contact them on their socials at @vlee_drums ! Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:55 - Vania's Favourite Live Experiences 00:12:45 - Connection between art & business 00:16:41 - Social Media Shame 00:21:30 - Vania's Origin Story 00:25:05 - Humber 00:37:47 - Recent Touring 00:45:49 - Creating Experiences Through Sound 00:51:26 - Funny Stories from Tour 00:55:06 - Touring Tips 00:58:09 - Learning Songs 01:08:04 - Larnell Lewis & Drumming Influences 01:20:53 - Drumming Tips 01:25:29 - Dream Gigs 01:29:07 - Producer's Game 01:31:55 - Conclusion1 hr 34 min
- Interdisciplinary Arts & Bilingualism w/ Beau Nectar | Cloud Machine Ep. 24Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this twenty-fourth episode, Beau Nectar (Marie-Clo & Éemi) join Mat to discuss the reality of being an independent artist in 2023, the move to a label, creating a band while living long-distance, and their French-Canadian backgrounds & identities! Beau Nectar also takes us through their incredibly unique festival via the Dreamfest Game. Thanks for listening! To visit Beau Nectar's Website: https://www.beaunectar.ca You can also check them out on socials at @beau.nectar Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.1 hr 26 min
- Management, Networking, and Industry w/ Nicole Cere | Cloud Machine Ep.23Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this twenty-third episode, Mat & Nicole Cere discuss managing artists in 2023, Nicole’s Origin Story, A&R, her management company Cere Management, Networking, the importance of making connections, and much more. We also play DreamFest. Thanks for listening! Get in contact with Nicole on socials at @cerenotsiri or on LinkedIn. To visit the Eights's website: https://www.eightscreative.com/ You can also visit Eights on socials at @eightscreative Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources. DISCLAIMER: We were having issues with Nicole's camera angle for most of the episode. Our apologies for the lack of tech slaying! Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:54 - Nicole's Favourite Live Experiences 00:06:38 - We All Need to Eat 00:08:20 - Authenticity & Trends 00:14:06 - Nicole's Origin Story 00:19:14 - First Strides in the Industry 00:25:18 - Why Management? 00:27:19 - What Does a Manager do? 00:32:43 - Importance of Management 00:37:54 - Keys to Being in this Role 00:39:45 - Connecting with People 00:41:54 - Tips for Upcoming Artists & Bands 00:50:26 - Tips for Aspiring Managers 01:00:00 - Drafting a Good Email 01:01:45 - Game: Dreamfest 01:06:15 - Conclusion1 hr 8 min
- Mat's Monthly: Tour Managing, Daysheets & In Rainbows | Cloud Machine Ep. 22Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this twenty-second episode, we're back with a different format: Mat's Monthly. In this second edition, Mat shares some tips on tour managing, including a brand new and powerful tool called Daysheets @checkdaysheets ! He also talks about the new Boss & Swift act, music business ressources, and our album of the month: In Rainbows by @radiohead 🤖 TICKETS: - Akeem OH (June 21st, Toronto): https://www.alliance-francaise.ca/en/art/cultural-season/80-akeem-oh - Whacks (July 1st, Ottawa): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whacks-eh-block-dance-party-july-1st-2023-tickets-629692767017 - Pleasure Craft (River & Sky, July 22nd, Fisher's Paradise, ON): calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r - Beau Nectar (Cross-Canada Tour, June-July 2023): https://beaunectar.ca/live/ June's Book: All You Need to Know About the Music Businss To buy: https://www.amazon.ca/Need-Know-About-Music-Business/dp/1501122185 June's Album - Radiohead's In Rainbows To Listen: https://open.spotify.com/album/5vkqYmiPBYLaalcmjujWxK Buy Vinyl: https://www.kopsrecords.ca/radiohead-in-rainbows-xl-recordings.html Watch "From The Basement" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWuAn6C8Mfc To visit the Eights's website: https://www.eightscreative.com/ You can also visit Eights on socials at @eightscreative Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:29 - Eights Update 00:06:52 - Tour Managing Tips & Tricks 00:11:29 - Daysheets 00:14:41 - The Boss & Swift Act 00:21:38 - Apple Music Sing 00:24:28 - Book Reco: Need to Know About the Music Business 00:28:29 - Album Reco: Radiohead's In Rainbows 00:37:17 - Conclusion40 min
- Building a Community w/ Jackson Steinwall | Cloud Machine Ep.21Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this twenty-first episode, Mat Landry & Jackson Steinwall discuss community, the Big Fam Jam, being a multi-instrumentalist, and growing up in a musical family! We also play the Producers Game. Thanks for listening!Reach out to Jackson on all socials at @jacksonsteinwall !The Big Fam Jam ( @bigfamjam ) happens every Tuesday at The Supermarket in Toronto's Kensington Market neighborhood - check it out, bring your friends ! To visit the Eights' website: https://www.eightscreative.com/You can also visit Eights on socials at @eightscreative Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:08 - Jackson's Favourite Live Experiences00:10:33 - Music is like food!00:14:54 - Community vs. Industry00:18:39 - Finding Your Lane00:26:35 - Jackson's Origin Story00:32:06 - Studies & UofT00:47:36 - The Big Fam Jam00:56:01 - What are people looking for?01:05:02 - The Format01:09:50 - The Big Fam Dream01:16:30 - Just Do It01:24:30 - The Big Shoutout01:29:09 - Producer's Game01:36:25 - Conclusion1 hr 39 min
- Lessons & Experiences w/ Barry Shiffman | Cloud Machine Ep.20Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this twentieth episode, Mat & Barry Shiffman discuss classical music in 2023, Barry’s Origin Story, his tenure at the Banff Centre, Rockport Music Festival, and general topics ranging from tips for emerging artists and students to legacy! We also play a new game called Dream Fest. Thanks for listening! To visit the Eights' website: https://www.eightscreative.com/You can also visit Eights on socials at @eightscreativeMany thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources. Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:05:50 - Barry's Favourite Live Experiences00:13:28 - Art Music & Product00:19:47 - Classical Music in 202300:26:19 - Barry's Origin Story00:39:39 - Post-Highschool00:43:17 - St. Lawrence String Quartet00:51:42 - From Stage to Classrooms01:00:32 - Diversifying your skillset01:03:46 - Stevie Wonder01:07:51 - Rockport Music Festival01:20:52 - Tips & Tricks01:26:50 - Dream Fest: Game01:23:56 - Conclusion1 hr 34 min
About Cloud Machine
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Welcome to The Cloud Machine Podcast, your all-access pass to the music industry! Hosted by Mat Landry, this podcast is your weekly dive into the world of music, where we uncover industry insights,…
offer expert guidance, and explore the stories that shape the landscape of music today.
Brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours, The Cloud Machine Podcast is designed for musicians, industry professionals, and music enthusiasts alike. Whether you're an aspiring artist looking to take your career to the next level or simply a fan wanting a deeper understanding of the industry, this podcast is for you.
What to Expect:
- Industry Insights: Gain valuable knowledge from industry experts and professionals who share their experiences and advice.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from the best in the business with practical tips and strategies for success in the music industry.
- Inspiring Stories: Hear the journeys and stories of renowned artists, producers, coaches, and more.
- Interactive Community: Join our vibrant community on the Eights Network Discord, where you can connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and access exclusive content.
Why Listen?
- Exclusive Access: Get insider perspectives on one of the most gate-kept industries in the world.
- Expert Guests: Each episode features interviews with top-tier guests who have made significant impacts in the music industry.
- Practical Advice: From vocal coaching to performance tips, discover actionable advice to enhance your musical career.
- Engaging Content: Enjoy engaging discussions, interactive segments, and fun games like the "Dreamfest Game" with our guests.
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