Do That Music Thing

Christopher Foust, Nashville based songwriter, producer, and host of the Do That Music Thing Podcast, sits down with renowned radio promotion executive Bruce Shindler. Bruce has over 40 years in the music industry working with labels such as Buddah Records in New York City, Elektra/Asylum, Infinity Records, MTM Records, RCA Records, seven years at his independent company Shindler-Turner Promotions, DreamWorks Records, and UMG Nashville. In short, Bruce is probably responsible for the success of some the biggest records from the biggest artists in music history: Bill Withers, The Eagles, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Warren Zevon, and Queen. Yes, QUEEN! Bruce was pivotal in breaking 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and making it a radio hit in the US. Hear more about Bruce's time with Queen, networking strategies for those entering the music industry, and what it takes to get your foot in the door.

Intro and outro music:

'Leaving' by FOUST

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/album/44tXVJqJtaHLrDer4HlUOV?si=oMrOdx7qSm6GZjiHLwQT7g

Christopher Foust, Nashville based songwriter, producer, and host of the Do That Music Thing Podcast, has an incredibly fun conversation with music journalist and author from The Bucket Playlist, Sara Seddon. In this episode we discuss the role of music journalism in the new entertainment industry, and how artists can easily connect and engage with journalists. Sara is an expert in finding new talent and sharing their music through effective use of social media.

About Sara Seddon and The Bucket Playlist

I’m a music-mad journalist who spends so much time listening to music that I thought it was time to actually start writing about it as well!

At The Bucket Playlist, we’re interested in the songs you can’t do without, songs that really resonate. Songs you keep going back to but also in young bands and artists who are just starting out and composing incredible music.

The Bucket Playlist brings you in-depth interviews with both up-and-coming and established bands globally, new music and a new Bucket Playlist every Friday! We cover new music in Europe, North and South America, Australia, South Africa and beyond!

If there are bands or artists you’d like to hear more about, get in touch via our contact page and we’ll try to do a story about them!

Learn more at https://inthebucketplaylist.com/

Intro and outro music: 

'Leaving' by FOUST

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/album/44tXVJqJtaHLrDer4HlUOV?si=oMrOdx7qSm6GZjiHLwQT7g

Christopher Foust, Nashville based songwriter, producer, and host of the Do That Music Thing Podcast, sits down with talented artist and illustrator Brandon Trammel. Brandon specializes in highly unique album artwork, limited edition concert posters, and design needs for musical artists, bands, and their teams. He has created pieces for Umphreys McGee, Papadosio, Gov't Mule, and many more.

Brandon is an artist and illustrator born in Marion, Illinois, now living in Nashville, Tennessee. His inspirations come from nature, music, psychedelic art, rubber hose animation, Japanese design as well as fashion branding/marketing. His work often uses a mix of vibrant color and intricate line work to create themes that mix nature and the human condition. No specific medium is limited to his work. Getting an education in fine arts with a focus in printmaking, working at several print firms, ad agencies, and being part of multiple in-house marketing teams has given him the opportunity to wear various visual media hats.  Illustration, graphic design, animation, motion design, video production, video editing, and photography are ever ruled out in the creation process.

Learn more about Brandon and see his work here: https://www.brandontrammel.com/

Intro and outro music: 'Leaving' by FOUST | Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/album/44tXVJqJtaHLrDer4HlUOV?si=oMrOdx7qSm6GZjiHLwQT7g

Christopher Foust, Nashville based songwriter, artist, producer, and host of the Do That Music Thing Podcast has an insightful conversation with NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International)  Director of Membership Jill Moody. Jill Moody brings more than 17 years experience in event production, management and booking to the team at NSAI, and brings a wealth of knowledge to the NSAI team. Christopher and Jill discuss some actionable strategies to grow your career as songwriter, including networking for songwriters, the relationship between PROs. publishers, an songwriters, and some of the amazing benefits that NSAI provides its members.

Learn more about The Nashville Songwriters Association International, or NSAI here: https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/

Intro and outro music: 'Leaving' by FOUST | Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/album/44tXVJqJtaHLrDer4HlUOV?si=oMrOdx7qSm6GZjiHLwQT7g

Listen to Christopher Foust interview content creator and podcaster Todd Schlosser. Chris & Todd discuss strategies for creating content, how a DIY mindset brought about during the MySpace era of music has affected marketing, and cost-effective tools that artists, bands, and managers can use to expand their digital footprint.