Openback

Openback

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Openback episodes

  • Ep8. To Uni or Not To Uni? That is the Question

    In this episode we go back to the beginning; the how and why we ended up in this crazy industry. We delve deeper into whether we made the right choices for us and what other options were out there along the way. 

    I suppose we will never know what could have happened had we taken other paths, but we definitely wouldn't be doing this podcast so no complaints there! 


    Hey, can we ask a quick favour?! It would be fantastic if you could drop us a 5-star rating to help others find our little podcast. Thanks, everyone, Luv ya! 

    39 min
  • Ep7. Comparison is the Thief of Joy

    The seasons are changing and so is the musical landscape in which we are trying to thrive. Moving away from the summer festivals we discuss pre-Christmas plans, release schedules and why now is the best time to start a band. Also, a guilty admission leads to a deep dive into comparison, resentment of other musicians and competitiveness as a tool or a curse.  


    Hey, can we ask a quick favour?! It would be amazing if you could drop us a 5-star rating to help others find our little podcast. Thanks, everyone, Luv ya! 

    36 min
  • Ep6. Musician’s Guilt: Mental Health Talk
    We are not psychologists, but we are musicians and we are people. 
    Article - Musicians and Mental Health: What is Being Done to Help 
    Where to get help: 
    Music Mind Matter
    Music Support
    Anything and everything said in this episode is only our observations within our industry experience so far. We strongly believe that having these conversations in an honest and open way is yet another step towards helping those struggling with mental health.
    39 min
  • Ep5. Grace George: Stop Saying “When I’m Ready”
    Our first Industry Guest!
    Grace George is not only a phenomenal singer and songwriter but is also a longtime friend.  Known for her incredible intimate acoustic covers, Grace has found huge success in streaming- recently achieving over 10 million streams on Spotify alone. 
    Despite this unbelievable statistic, what struck us both was Grace's deep love for playing small venues, pubs and weddings. Travelling around the world to make one couple's wedding day in a truly unforgettable experience. 
    In this episode, we discuss Grace's career so far, and what's next and she shares her incredible songwriting tips and tricks.
    1 hr 12 min
  • Ep4. Make Your Merch Stand Out
    We dive deep into branding and merchandising, exploring the good the bad and the ugly to try and come to a conclusion about how to make your merch stand out. 
    Whether you're a solo artist or 10-piece ska band, merch is one of the primary income streams for the modern-day musician. Not only as a commodity but as a dynamic form of marketing and expression. 
    What could be better than a t-shirt...
    30 min
  • Ep3. What Makes a “Creative” Person?
    Never having a day off is something many musicians relate with. In this episode we explore work-life balance and how creativity is affected by this relentless lifestyle. Despite this we seem to create more work for our selfs with a business concept sure to make us millions...I hope...
    31 min

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