Everybody wants to know the secret to making it big as an artist. Well here it is: it's a slow process of developing. Richie Wicander knows that process very well from his time in Fire From The Gods (Rise Records), working in A&R for BMG, and developing bands and pop artists.

In this episode, we talk to Richie about where Fire From The Gods' unique sound comes from, what artist development looks like, how touring is really networking in disguise, how pop and hip hop influences lead to better rock music, and how the end of the pandemic may re-launch band culture.