The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists

Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM and CCMA Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas.

Cliff talks to MDM Recordings President Mike Denney about what artist need to know to score a record deal? MIKE DENNEY

Mike is President of MDM Recordings Inc., an independent recording company located in Toronto. Mike is a 25 year veteran of the music industry, he believes that being passionate and success-driven about music (or anything that you do) supersedes wanting a large pay check and material advances. "I have always been very driven to succeed. Years ago it was material things, now, it's a passion for what I do." MDM Recordings was founded in 2008 and has evolved from one man's passionate vision, to an award winning, global operation with presence in North America and Australia. A Toronto based Canadian country music label, distributor and artist management company; MDM offers independent artists the resources required for successful professional development in all aspects of their respective careers. MDM is proudly distributed through Universal Music Canada. We're proud to have Mike as part of our Advisory Board!

Discussed on this episode:

1. The Independent Music Industry
2. What young artists have to do to get noticed.
3. What social music sites do you need to be on?