Creatives Prevail

How do you go from customer support to running the whole company? Stacey Bedford is the CEO of Bandzoogle. In this interview, we go into depth in her incredible career path from developing Bandzoogle’s customer service from the ground up to becoming the leader of the entire company.

We also talk about the importance of websites for artists as well as how to nurture a successful career.

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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 Bandzoogle Website

Think it’s impossible to connect with major label execs? Jason Davis is the founder of One One 7 Entertainment and Noble Management. In this interview, we discuss how he stumbled upon writing a hit song to building relationships with the major labels from looking in a phone book. We also dive into what it takes to manage artists and the connection you create with them.

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FAMIGO is a marketplace and payment platform for musicians and content creators like streamers, sports influencers, personal trainers, and podcasters.

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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 Label Management Major Labels

When is it time to alter your career path? Mike Errico is a songwriter, journalist, music supervisor, and professor teaching songwriting at NYU and Yale.

In this interview, we discuss how he “fell backward” into these roles and others. In addition, we talk about his recent book, Music, Lyrics, and Life: A Field Guide for the Advancing Songwriter.

Music, Lyrics, and Life: A Field Guide for the Advancing Songwriter:

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Bandcamp |  iTunes |  Spotify |

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FAMIGO is a marketplace and payment platform for musicians and content creators like streamers, sports influencers, personal trainers, and podcasters.

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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 Songwriter Licensing

How do you get connected in the music industry? Steven Leavitt is a music producer, host of The Language of Creativity podcast, and founder of i Create Sound.

In this interview, we discuss how Steve chose a different path than his family’s legacy in the stunt industry and went into music. In addition, we talk about a bunch of networking stories and why sometimes it’s better to ask for forgiveness than asking for permission.

Instagram: @icreatesound @languageofcreativity

Facebook: facebook.com/LanguageOfCreativity facebook.com/iCreateSound

Website: https://icreatesound.com/

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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 Producer Songwriter Showcase

How do you start in the music industry? Sammi Martinez and Brant Bloxom are both members of the 80/20 team. In this interview, we discuss how they got started in music, their experiences in recording, and what it’s like to be on the other side of artist representation. In addition, we dive into TikTok strategies we’ve developed for 80/20 Records.

TikTok:

@sammimartinezmusic

@brantbloxom

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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 TikTok

Your priorities will eventually change in your life, whether it’s finding a new passion, moving to a new place, or starting a family. Dan Rojas was the lead singer in 42 Eternal, one of the first bands on 80/20 Records, as well as the bassist for the band Statues of Cats.

In this interview we discuss how he was involved in these projects and the differences between leading a band and following as a member. We also take a look back at his musical career and where he is at now in his life.

Also check out his amazing cosplay below.

Instagram: @everleatherarmory

TikTok: @everleatherarmory

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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 Alternative Band Leadership

This is episode number 70! Thank you all so much for listening. We're taking a few weeks off for the holidays but will be back in full swing in 2022. In the meantime we focused on the highlights of the podcast so far and what we're up to next.

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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

How do you become a prominent member in the music industry? Rachel Stilwell is an entertainment lawyer who’s been in the top music lawyers list in Billboard for three years in a row.

In this interview we discuss her expansive career starting in radio promotion and marketing for labels, then switching into law and eventually starting her own practice. In addition we discuss her involvement in The Recording Academy and other organizations.

Website: rmslawoffices.com

Presented by FAMIGO

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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 Entertainment Lawyer Music Law Radio Promotion Billboard

This is a special episode featuring highlights from our takeover on KWSS 93.9 FM and including music from Faun Flora, Gabe Kubanda, Bear Ghost, Turn Zero, and Mega Ran.

Presented by FAMIGO

FAMIGO is a marketplace and payment platform for musicians and content creators like streamers, sports influencers, personal trainers, and podcasters.

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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 Showcase 80/20 Records Radio Takeover dreampop nerdcore alternative rock alt pop

How do you get into composing for film, TV, and games? This is a repost from the EduMusication Roundtable, Music in Gaming and Film.

Panelists:

Alexander Bornstein - Composer/Arranger/Producer - Transformers - War For Cybertron Trilogy, Supernatural, The Boys

Susie Wang - Composer - Luna

Patrick Crecelius - Scoring/Sound Design - Fatbard Games

Frank Long - Film Composer/Music Manager - Fullsail Labs

Gabe Kubanda - Artist - EduMusication

Mike Zimmerlich - Moderator - 80/20 Records

Instagram: @edumusication

Facebook: facebook.com/EduMusication

Website: edumusication.org

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We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. You can also email us at info [at] 8020records.com.

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 Composition Gaming Film TV Music Supervision