Indie Weekly Podcast

In this episode, get expert tips on Managing your money to achieve long-term sustainability as an artist. Get the information you need to achieve financial success from Jae Gold (Gold Music Consultants), who is retired from his practice as Canada’s leading accountant in the music/entertainment/cultural industries. These days, he does artist business/tour management and consulting. 

speaker: 
Jae Gold (Gold Music Consultants) 

hosted by: 
Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby) 

Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer. 

Artists cannot solely focus on their music without understanding the business side of the industry. Today's artists must make many business decisions and handle a variety of business tasks themselves. From the 2023 indie101 music conference (online), 4 expert panelists discuss why understanding the music industry is crucial for artists to take control of their careers and make informed decisions. 

speakers:
Bruce Houghton (Hypebot / Bandsintown)
Andrew Stess (StessCo Consulting Group)
Tina Wroblewski (Small World Music)
Rob Schwartz (WHO?MAG Multimedia)

hosted by:
Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby) 

Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.  

On today’s episode, two titans of Canadian radio — Alan Cross and John Parikhal — dig into the present and future health of the radio industry. Despite not getting the attention that streaming and other mediums do these days, radio remains hugely important to the music industry and is still very influential in getting new music discovered and popularized.  This conversation was held live during the 2022 Music Pro Summit music conference (online). 

speaker: 
John Parikhal (Joint Communications Corporation) 

hosted by 
Alan Cross (Brain Dead Dog Productions / Corus Entertainment) 

Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer. 

Booking your own tour as an artist requires a lot of time, energy, and creativity. But with the right approach, it can also be very successful and rewarding. Hear everything you need to know to book a successful tour on your own terms as a DIY musician. 

speaker: 
Nicole Rochefort (AIM Artists in Motion) 

hosted by 
Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby) 

Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer. 

Need to finance your music project? On this episode, discover practical strategies and insights on DIY financing. Learn how to secure funding through grants, sponsors, and online streaming platforms, including insights on how to build a loyal fan base to support your music career. Whether you're an independent musician or a music entrepreneur, this conversation from the indie101 music conference (online) is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to succeed in the ever-evolving music industry. 

speakers:
Brian Buchanan (Enter The Haggis) 
Julian Taylor (Julian Taylor Group / solo) 
Adam Ezra (Adam Ezra Group) 

hosted by 
Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby) 

Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer. 

Three accomplished music PR professionals share effective strategies you can use RIGHT NOW to build a strong online presence, connect with your audience, and market your music. 

speakers: 
Eric Alper (Eric Alper Public Relations) 
Devi Ekanand (Coalition Music) 
Sara Franczyk (ZYK Marketing) 

hosted by 
Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby) 

Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.

On this episode, 3 chart-topping songwriters share their creative and strategic advice for crafting hit songs.

speakers: 
Simon Wilcox (Blink-182, Carly Rae Jepsen, Selena Gomez) 
Hill Kourkoutis (Aysanabee, SATE, Royal Wood) 
John-Angus MacDonald (The Trews) 

hosted by 
Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)

Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.

Music lawyer Matt Gorman (Cox & Palmer) explains everything you need to know about collecting producer royalties.  In easy-to-understand terms, he helps artists understand common jargon, processes, and legal considerations.  

speaker:
Matthew Gorman (Cox & Palmer)

host:
Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)

Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.

Discover how Canadian Idol winner Theo Tams revitalized his music career by embracing streaming and TikTok. He shares his hard-earned lessons on sustainable success as an artist, including his battle to get sober and connecting with fans.

speaker:
Theo Tams (artist)

host: 
Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)

Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.

Discover how TikTok is transforming the music industry, driving trends, launching careers, and impacting charts. Gain valuable insights on maximizing the platform's potential, including real-life examples of how it has helped artists achieve success.

speakers:
Cassie Petrey (Co-Founder/CEO, Crowd Surf)
Robyn Ottolini (artist)

moderator:
Chris Robley (CD Baby)

Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.