Sound and Strain with Ryan Cano

Ryan is back, armed with tons of cannabis talk and free game for your music career! In this episode, Ryan talks a lot about cannabis. Ryan talks about his eardrum surgery and a near THC reset. Ryan talks about a brief Crohn's flare up. Ryan talks about cannabis lab fraud. Ryan gushes over the new Austin artist Geto Gala. Ryan talks about shopping for a new car and how expensive it is right now. Ryan ponders if we're about to face another shut down due to the Delta variant. Ryan tells you to get vaccinated because he is reasonable. Ryan worries about the future of live events. Ryan discusses our appetite for content and how it is shortening the album cycle for Artists. Of course, Ryan gives you the Strain of the Week or should it be Strain of the Month? The theme song from this episode features elements from the song "It's Alive" by Velcrowolf. Full tracks "Black Delegation" by Geto Gala (Jake Lloyd & Deezie Brown) featuring The Teeta & Hailey Orion and "Snake in the Grass" by My Education are showcased in this episode. All music is used with permission. Follow everyone on IG @SoundAndStrain @GetoGala @JakeLloydii @DeezieBrown @TheTeeta @HaileyOrion @MyEducation @TheLoyaltyFirm

After two months away, your favorite house cat has returned for another show! In this emotionally heavy episode, Ryan talks about life and death. Ryan talks about his new(ish) job and bereavement. Ryan gives tribute to a couple fallen family members. Ryan shares one of his personal favorite music industry stories from his career. Ryan discusses live music returning to Austin,TX. Ryan talks about going to Cheer Up Charlie's and dancing to a DJ spinning. Ryan discuses attending Stubbs BBQ to see The Black Pumas. Ryan chastises shitty concert promoters. Ryan discusses the Keeled Scales and Polyvinyl Records partnership. Ryan dreams about wanting to start Sub Pop South.  Ryan also talks about the music industry infrastructure that exists in Austin. Ryan talks about Sony Music Entertainment disregarding unrecouped balances from heritage Artists. Of course Ryan gives you his Strain of the Week. Ryan implores you to Stop The Asian Hate. The theme song from this episode features elements from the song "It's Alive" by Velcrowolf. Music between segments features elements from "Wave at Your Grave" by Velcrowolf. Full tracks "Your Turn to Cry" from Miller Campbell, "Justice League" by Pat G are featured in this episode. All music is used with permission. Follow everyone featured in this episode on IG @SoundAndStrain @MillerCampbellMusic @IAmPat_G @TheLoyaltyFirm This episode was produced and edited by Ryan Cano. 

In this episode, Ryan talks about Bandcamp Day. Ryan also gives you FREE GAME and lets you know how to get people to buy your music. Ryan hates ASMR but good on you if you love it. Ryan started a new contract job. Ryan talks about repetitive motion pain. Ryan keeps the main thing his main thing. Ryan talks about seeing where things will go, seeing where it takes you. Ryan talks about how working the door at a club lead to him becoming the Music Director at a festival. Strain of the Week is Moby Dick. The theme song from this episode features elements from the Velcrowolf song "It's Alive". Full tracks "Don't" from Swallow the Rat and "Speak, Memory" from Clone are featured in this episode. All music is used with permission. Follow everyone featured in this episode on FB @soundandstrain @swallowtherat @clonebknyc @theloyaltyfirm This episode was Produced & Edited by Ryan Cano. 

In this episode, Ryan goes off! Did you hear Texas had the coldest weather on record and over 40% of the state was without electricity? Ryan is not happy about the experience. Ryan talks about the lack of leadership & governance in the Texas politicians.  They should all resign. Ryan shares a story of a successful consult. Ryan also talks about The Weeknd's Super Bowl Halftime performance and his washed friends & acquaintances reactions. Guess what? You're washed....Get over it!! Ryan talks about his love of music across genres of sound. Ryan talks about his POV when booking concerts. Strain of the Week is Cement Shoes. The theme song from this episode features elements from the Velcrowolf song "It's Alive". Full tracks "FUTURESOON (feat. Black Davincii)" from Brainwavve and "El Beso" from Como Las Movies are featured this episode. All music is used with permission. Follow everyone featured this episode on IG @SoundAndStrain @TheLoyaltyFirm @Velcrowolf @brainwavve @comolasmovies. This episode was Produced & Edited by Ryan Cano. 

In this episode, Ryan talks about migraines. Ryan also talks about Super Bowl weekend. Ryan makes makes his predictions on the winner. Ryan also talks about Super Bowl Halftime performances. This year The Weeknd performs. Ryan talks about Best Halftime Performances. Ryan talks about Purple Rain in the rain. Ryan talks about recent music catalog acquisitions and the reasons Artist choose to sell. Ryan also talks about why Wall Street is looking at music catalogs to purchase. Ryan lets Artists know to hold onto their rights as long as they can. Strain of the Week is Strawberry Lemonade. The theme song from this episode takes elements from the Velcrowolf song “It’s Alive”. Full tracks “Time Traveler” and “Rolita Bonita” from Satalights are featured this episode. Follow everyone featured in this episode @SoundAndStrain @Satalights @Velcrowolf @TheLoyaltyFirm. This episode was Produced & Edited by Ryan Cano. 

Happy New Year! In this episode, Ryan talks about all his neighbors getting new roofs. Ryan talks about Austin and Travis County entering Stage 5 restrictions. McConnell denies the $2K stimulus but $600 is on the way. Save Our Stages relief package in most recent COVID-19 relief bill. Georgia turns blue! COVID-19 Vaccine's slow roll out will delay concert comeback and "going back to normal." Ryan talks about being ready for the vaccine to help calm his own nerves. Movie/TV shows reviewed: WW84 (HBOMAX), Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (Netflix), The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (HBOMAX/HBO), Warrior (HBOMAX/Cinemax). The Strain of the Week is your Salad Bowl.  Your real savings. Your collection of shake from the past year. Ryan is not going to do the same shit as last year. The theme song from this episode takes elements from "It's Alive" from Velcrowolf (@velcrowolf). Full songs "Sunrise" from My Education (@myeducationtx) are featured. Please follow the podcast on social media @soundandstrain. This episode was Produced and Edited by Ryan Cano. 

In this episode, Ryan talks about some new changes in the pod. Ryan wants to know if you are SUBSCRIBING or FOLLOWING this podcast? Strain of the Week is Fruity Pebbles aka FPOG. It was an honor and a privilege to host our very first guest this episode! Ryan is super happy to welcome Austin,TX based Music Journalist and Digital Strategist Greg Ackerman (g_ack) on the podcast. Greg joins Ryan to discuss his journey to Austin and into music journalism, the level of talent in Austin, Major Record Labels missing out on Austin, Venue Relief in Austin Finally, the amount of live music in the city compared to the week of SXSW, Missing SXSW this year, Musician catalogs selling for big bucks, Missing Live Music, METZ kicking ass and more! Then Ryan talks about delays in the Bronco II's production. Happy Holidaze everyone and take it easy on yourself! All music on this podcast is used with permission. The new theme song takes elements from the track It's Alive from Velcrowolf. Segments of Open Marriages (Petrels Remix) from My Education were featured. Full songs: Krampus by My Education (@myeducationtx) and Real Rap by Pat G (@iamPat_G) are featured. Please follow @soundandstrain @thecosmicclash @SIMSfoundation . This episode was Produced & Edited by Ryan Cano.

In this episode, Ryan talks about traveling over the holiday break. The mixed messages our government sends when it gives loopholes for certain businesses to have a large mass of people inside while other businesses that would have a large mass of people are not. Ryan talks about how government deems certain businesses too big to fail while others can certainly fail. Ryan talks about the City of Austin again delaying funds for venue owners. CoATX Mayor Adler vacations in Mexico but needs you to quarantine at home. Ryan talks about saving money from buying a house and earning equity. Ryan talks about aving money from paying off your car and staying in it for a decade. Ryan talks about needing to buy a new truck or SUV. Ryan wants a Bronco II. Ryan needs a Bronco II. Ryan will probably buy a used F150. Ryan gives you free game at the very end. Strain of the Week is Super Lemon Haze. NZ says NO to cannabis at the polls. Ryan loves HBO's How To with John Wilson. Music featured in this episode from Velcrowolf and Swallow the Rat. All music is used with permission. Produced and Edited by Ryan Cano. 

In this mini-episode, Ryan talks about keeping Thanksgiving small. Ryan talks about taking a piss on the side of the road to avoid people. Ryan talks about trying to make plans for 2021. Ryan takes a moment and gives thanks. Strain of the Week is Phantom Cookies. CBD. Ryan talks about grounding yourself in music that you love. Ryan talks about music moments he has obsessed about. Ryan talks about I Get the Bag from Gucci Mane. Ryan talks about Anything You Want from Spoon. Ryan talks about Thanksgiving from My Education. All music on this podcast is used with permission. Music featured in this episode is from Velcrowolf with the theme music and My Education. Produced and Edited by Ryan Cano. 

In this episode, Ryan talks about COVID-19 and taking a test to get ready for the holidays. BLM. Ryan lets you know that maybe this show isn't for you. Ryan talks about Jackie Venson's performance on Austin City Limits. Ryan talks about ZZ Top's Afterburner. Ryan goes over some Entertainment Headlines like Taylor Swift's Catalog Being Sold Again. Scooter Braun Gets BLMG for Free. Ryan talks about where BLMG failed with Taylor Swift. Ryan talks about record labels turning in to Artist Services companies. 3 Bears OG is the Strain of the Week. Universal Pictures & Cinemark announce a partnership deal allowing pictures to go to digital rental marks a lot sooner than before. Music featured in this episode is from Jackie Venson, Velcrowolf and Moving Panoramas. All music is used with permission. Produced and Edited by Ryan Cano.