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In an era focused on streaming music on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal and videos becoming shorter for TikTok and Instagram, should artists still make music videos? What are the benefits and uses of making them? And what should an artist expect when getting ready for one? Also, what about Spotify CEO Daniel Ek's recent statements concerning the cost of creating "content" being virtually zero? What's your hot take?

(00:00:00) Start

(00:00:16) Episode Summary

(00:01:16) Intro

(00:04:17) Show and Yell

(00:12:03) Music Videos - Wardrobe and Makeup

(00:17:09) Planning and Storyboarding

(00:21:31) Why do a Music Video?

(00:24:15) Leaning into Strengths and Aesthetics

(00:30:30) Benefits of a Music Video

(00:35:29) The Importance of Creativity

(00:39:52) Spotify CEO Controversy

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Goldie and Foundation Mecca talk about working together to bring a new group to Nashville - DA HEALERZ. From starting their shows with some R&R to ending it with getting hype, these two not only heal themselves through music, but also heal the audience.

Our “Behind the Music” Series takes us out of the studio and out on the street talking to artists about their live performances and what they have coming up next. Follow along and let us know what shows we should hit up!

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Christian Hannah Talks His Production company, Owning a Venue, and Booking Shows

Join us as we welcome our first international guests Layla Rose and Nikolai Celecia! They're both from the country of Gibraltar off the coast of Spain and have come to Nashville for music. Layla Rose has moved here to pursue a career as a songwriter and performing artist while Nikolai has come to visit his longtime friend while as a vacation. Nikolai is currently in University in the UK. Both share their experiences moving away from home to chase their passions and how they have adapted to new locations. Both also discuss the similarities and differences between Gibraltar and the United States, something all world travel lovers will be excited to hear from those with first hand experience.

Find more of Layla Rose at https://www.instagram.com/laylarosemusic/ and https://www.instagram.com/thelaylarosebandtn/

And find Nikolai at https://www.instagram.com/nikolaicelecia/

(00:00:00) Cold Start Highlight

(00:00:08) Episode Summary

(00:01:15) Interview Introduction

(00:06:55) Layla's Music Influences

(00:09:08) How They Met

(00:11:25) Music Scene in Gibraltar

(00:15:22) Differences between Gibraltar and the US

(00:19:45) Layla's Origins, History, and Music

(00:42:00) Nikolai's Perspective in Music, Inside and Outside the US

(01:09:39) Nikolai Now

(01:13:00) Show and Yell

(01:17:07) Game: Who Would You Collab With?

Trying to figure out where to begin and what equipment you need to record your music? Or maybe you've already got a basic setup and are hoping to upgrade into something better? We are here to help! In this episode we discuss what gear we used as beginners and what we have found since then that has helped and made our lives easier. We share our good and bad experiences so you don't have to experience them yourselves!

(00:00:00) Cold Start

(00:00:15) Episode Summary

(00:03:15) Show and Yell

(00:20:31) Topic Intro

(00:22:37) Instrument Brands We Started With

(00:27:54) Audio Gear We Started With

(00:30:10) Limitations Forcing Growth

(00:32:52) Good, Better, and Best Gear

(00:34:57) What is an Audio Interface?

(00:36:35) What About Headphones?

(00:38:32) ... And Speakers?

(00:40:26) What of Microphones?

(00:42:02) Deeper Into Audio Interfaces

(00:46:18) Wish List Items and Making Upgrades

(00:49:15) DAW Choices

(00:56:53) Best Post Show Grub

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Social media is an ever changing lawless land, but we try to peel back a few layers with practical tips to help YOU leverage it to your advantage. Can memes be used for a song release? How often should you be posting? Should you post at all? Later in the episode we talk about the updates to the Universal Music Group vs TikTok hotbed where they've finally made peace. Laced in that conversation is also the now ever-present debate of AI artwork, especially in the music industry.

(00:00:00) Cold Start

(00:00:22) Episode Summary

(00:01:43) Introduction

(00:03:48) Show and Yell

(00:16:56) Main Topic Intro

(00:20:11) Marketing/PR with and without a Label

(00:23:15) Hot Takes and Anxiety

(00:26:30) Free Ways to Promote Yourself

(00:29:24) Interesting Ideas for Promotion

(00:31:26) It's Called the Music BUSINESS

(00:36:37) Standing Out Online

(00:40:08) Complaining Never Helps

(00:42:19) When Can You Rest?

(00:45:19) UMG vs TikTok

(00:49:55) AI in Music

(00:53:02) Back to UMG and TikTok

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We are joined by Producer and Artist Justin "JE" Eberhardt who talks about his experience on both sides of the glass. He also shares with us the inspiration and lyrical breakdowns of songs on his debut album as a solo artist "Title Wav." JE began his production career at the famous Dark Horse recording studio and had a resident room there. Now JE continues producing for various artists out of his own home studio setup.

Find JE online at https://www.instagram.com/justin_eberhardt/

Title Wav. https://open.spotify.com/album/32N1NIoV2oyaiKqCDaa6yz?si=MyM-BBsXT6yE8wauerStXA

Listen and learn some great tips on how to get your song ready to be mixed along with some advice for if you are mixing it yourself! What are some do's and don'ts when sending your song to an engineer? How do you find the right mixer for you? Finally a little artist spotlight on @khalid and his debut album: American Teen

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