Creatives Prevail

Some believe if you don't start early in music you can't develop a career, which is ludicrous. Sheri and Thom are the duo behind The Frequency Principle. We discuss how each discovered new passions in music later in life, one picking up a new instrument after over 20 years as a musician and the other just starting in music in her 30s.

We also get into how they label going to venues as business trips to help find opportunities. Also we dive into getting cover gigs as well as their project on performing covers from local artists.

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

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What does it take to represent artists? Ami Rogers is the EVP of Operations and Artist Development for 59x Records. We discuss her incredible backstory on teaching, volunteering for Sundance, running a wine bar and art gallery, and starting her own management company.

We also delve into representation and what we both look for from artists, setting expectations, and what are the roles of managers and labels these days.

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

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It can be challenging to figure out what to focus on. Rhys Green is from the Indie/Pop rock band popsiclestickairport. In this interview we cover the differences between self-producing and working with a producer. We also discuss experiences going on tour and how to best prepare to perform. And when is it time to build your team?

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

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Are competitions toxic or do they push you forward? We chatted with all the members from Summer and the Rain on music education and how two members had prior projects that gave them the opportunity to open for Alice Cooper.

We also get into internships as the lead singer Summer was a team member for 80/20 Records, as well as how to hone your performance on stage.

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

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What’s the point of being an artist if you’re not having fun while doing it? Jackson VanDerPol is the lead singer of the cinematic modern rock band Viper Club.

In this interview we discuss how much happier they became after they decided to change their band name after opening for artists such as POD, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and others. We also deep dive into TikTok as Jackson’s personal account has reached over 540 thousand followers.

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

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Connecting with others in the music community can be a struggle. Ryan Clark is the founder of Hookworm Records. In this interview we discuss how his passion for live music stemmed from being rebellious during a church mission and how his skills as a writer and English teacher led to a music blog and a fictional novel based on the Arizona music community.

We also dive into his latest venture, Hookworm Records, which curates and releases original recorded music on vinyl compilations.

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

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How can you reverse engineer being a songwriter? Ed Sweet is the founder and front person for the indie dance/pop group Electric Sol. In this interview we discuss how the untimely passing of Michael Jackson re-ignited his passion for music.

We also talk about how his profession in copywriting and storytelling developed his skills as a lyricist. Plus we discuss how not being intimidated gave Ed the courage to get Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, to listen to his music.

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

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Is it worth it to do open mics and competitions? Sophie and Alex Dorsten are an Indie-Pop songwriting duo. In this interview we discuss their experiences with open mics and competitions and the benefits that come with it. We also talk about recording from their home studio to recording at Abbey Road and RAK Studios, as well as performing in the UK.

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast Abbey Road Studios RAK Studios Open Mics Battle of the Bands Competitions

Play to your strengths. Albert Carter is the co-founder of Hip Hop University, founder of the Emirates Music Summit, and founder of the digital music distribution platform AudioSwim.

In this interview we cover finding his passion as a hip hop artist to a career as a math teacher, then launching his own mentoring program, and then taking it overseas to Dubai. We also deep dive into event planning, authentically building your fanbase, and the future of NFTs.

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast NFTs Hip Hop Mentoring Teaching

It’s difficult to balance your responsibilities with where your passion lies. Andrea and Pete Connolly are from the rock group Birds and Arrows. In this interview we talk about their incredible story of how the two have met, fell in love, formed the band, and eventually what led them to Arizona.

We also discuss their works in visual arts and how to sustain a music project for over 15 years.

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

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