Find out how to use better processes and systems to simplify tasks and achieve your music career and business goals.

The guest for this week’s episode is Marquis Murray, founder of Ditto and a leading consultant for organizations that need clarity around the work done inside their companies. Find out how Marquis’ expertise can be applied to the daily work of musicians and music industry professionals.

guest

Marquis Murray (Ditto)

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.

In this INDIE WEEKLY Podcast episode, we dive into the challenge of the juggling many different careers tasks as a music artist. If you're a musician trying to balance 100 different priorities and items on your to-do list, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

guests:
Andrea England (CMRRA)
Justine Giles (artist)

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.

This episode is all about crafting a sustainable and rewarding career as a music artist! The guests are artist managers Steve Kenny and Teresa Nelson of Traverse Music Management, who share their best insights into how artists can build sustainable, long-term careers that match their personal goals and vision.

speakers:
Steve Kenny (Traverse Music Management)
Teresa Nelson (Traverse Music Management)

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.

From indie101 2021, get must-hear advice for songwriters who strive to make a career out of their craft. From networking and collaboration to understanding the business side of the music industry, this conversation covers the essential tips and strategies that every songwriter needs to know.

moderator
Linda Moroziuk (songwriter / Seneca College)

speakers
Rob Wells (multi-platinum producer and songwriter)
Andrea England (founder, Four Chords & the Truth)

Thank you to our 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.

Taylor Swift is the most globe-dominating music artist of the last 15 years. On this episode, we bring you Swift’s former manager and the man who helped shape the early years of her incredible career, Rick Barker. This conversation is from the indie101 music conference (online) in 2021. Rick shares stories from his years with Taylor Swift, and must-know insights and advice for today’s artists.

Thank you to our 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.

Raine Maida has one of the most recognizable voices in the history of Canadian rock music. His band, Our Lady Peace, have ruled rock radio in their homeland for over 20 years. But less known is Raine’s pioneering work in tech. He is a pioneering music tech entrepreneur who uses web3 to facilitate a greater connection between fans and artists. His latest ground-breaking project is Drrops, an innovative app that allows concert-goers to interact directly with artists and collect one-of-a-kind digital collectibles. This follows the early success of Maida's other artist-focused web3 company, the NFT platform S!NG. So don’t miss this fascinating conversation from the 2023 SCREENxSCREEN music and tech conference.

Thank you to our 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.

Get Get expert marketing and PR advice tailored for musicians from Sarah Lutz, owner of Looters PR (Danko Jones, Third Eye Blind, Palaye Royale). Sarah provides valuable insights on how musicians can effectively promote their music, build a strong brand, and connect with media and fans. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, this episode is packed with practical tips and strategies to help you grow your fan base and achieve success in the music industry.

Thank you to our sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA and SOCAN Foundation.

Find out what a successful album release strategy looks like and the common mistakes to avoid. Because why release a song or album if no one hears it? A well-planned release strategy is vital to the success of any music release. Joining host Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby) is Jake Myhal, the marketing and label manager at Dine Alone Records (City & Colour, The Lumineers, etc.).

Thank you to our sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA and SOCAN Foundation.

Michael Alago tells his incredible story as a gay Puerto Rican kid who grew up to be one of music's most legendary A&R men. He's the guy who discovered Metallica and went on to work with the Misfits, Cyndi Lauper, Nina Simone and John Lydon. Michael Alago was interviewed by Martin Atkins live at last year's indie101 music conference (online).

Thank you to our sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA and SOCAN Foundation.

From SCREENxSCREEN 2023 comes insightful session on how music A&R departments have adapted in the era of livestreaming and TikTok dominance. With the music industry being hit hard by the pandemic, A&R departments have had to think outside the box and come up with new ways to discover, sign, and promote new talent. Find out this means for you.

speakers:
Caitlin Veitch(Six Shooter Records)
Dhruv SK (Snakes x Ladders)
Andy Hawke (Anthem Entertainment)

Thank you to our sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA and SOCAN Foundation.