The word ‘community’ gets thrown around a lot in music, and often without much substance. 

But ultimately, if you can build a proper community as an artist, you’ll always have this group and world of humans that are fully invested in the art you make.

With that in mind, we are gassed to share this episode with Kat Bassett with you. Kat is a Queen of community building, doing so for this little known brand called UMG (Universal Music Group), plus freelance for a bunch of cool artists and brands.

She’s also an incredibly talented writer who’s spent a lot of time w the Water & Music massiv - an awesome resource for artists looking to dip their toes in the web3 / music tech side of things.

Banging episode. Over to you KB.

KAT TWITTER - https://twitter.com/katolivia94 

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Queen of BBC Introducing Rock on Radio 1, plus all round badass who you’ll find at basically every important guitar focussed show ever, this week’s guest is Alyx Holcombe.

She shares an unreal stat on this show that will hopefully make you feel better if you didn’t hear back on your first submission. 🤯

ALYX INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/alyxholcombe/ 

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Probs the biggest story in the music industry in a long time - on this episode we try our best to break down wtf is happening w the UMG / Universal vs Tik Tok sitch, and how an artist at the start of their career can benefit / take advantage.

MARK INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/markdel1l/

SAM INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/samnahirny/

Episode Features: 

- A breakdown of wtf is going on.

- Which musicians are actually affected?

- Can you still do covers of artists on UMG?

- How can you use Tik Tok rn as an indepedent artist?

- Now is the time to be sending your music proactively to influencers / content creators.

- Are you 'entertaining' or 'informing'?

New episodes every Monday.

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Big boss man of DHP Family - one of the UK's key promoters, home to Lana Del Rey, Nick Cave, Lewis Capaldi, plus owners of Rock City, Rescue Rooms, The Bodega and more.

We try our best to use this episode as a greatest hits of live. Promoters. Agents. Getting people to shows. What's most important at the start.

DHP Family - https://www.dhpfamily.com/

Episode Features: 

- The consistent traits of successful live artists.

- Why getting a bar job could be great for your music career.

- An idiot's guide to what promoters actually do.

- Why building an online audience does not mean you'll be successful at selling tickets.

- Which promoters you should hit up if you want to play Rock City, Rescue Rooms, The Bodega and more.

- The power of open mic nights.

- The difference between promoters and agents.

- When is the right time to get an agent.

New episodes every Monday.

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CEO & Founder of WARM (World Airplay Radio Monitor), which is basically a service dedicated to getting YOU paid for all those random radio plays around the world you didn't know your bangers had.

This is a super punchy greatest hits on taking advantage of radio. Get your Notes app out, and listen to the guru.

WARM - ⁠https://www.warmmusic.net/

Episode Features: 

- Jesper's top three tips to help you take advantage of radio play.

- Why owning your data is important.

- Some radio stations you probably haven't heard of that have loads of listeners.

- How much money can you expect to get from these random radio plays?

- Why you should treat your music career like a startup.

New episodes every Monday.

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Membership Manager at The Ivors Academy - who are basically a bunch of older brother / sisters who have one job - to look out for you as a musician / songwriter, and make sure you get treated and paid the way ya deserve to.

On this episode T talks the important, but not always appreciated stuff like royalties, networking, and why you should always keep an eye on the mega famous musician you're meant to be taking from A to B.

THE IVORS ACADEMY - https://ivorsacademy.com/

Episode Features: 

- Tareic's top three tips to help you make a living from your music.

- A breakdown of the key ways you can get paid as a musician.

- Networking and building your communtiy.

- How to overcome the anxiety of networking.

- Turning small moments into opportunities.

- How far is too far when it comes to hustling.

- How important are lawyers and accountants at the start of your career?

New episodes every Monday.

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Host of BBC Introducing on the Asian Network, speaker / guest at basically every musician helping event ever, and potenitally most importantly, a joyous ball of energy-giving sunshine, this week's guest is Jasmine Takhar.

On this week's show we talk how to smash your National radio game, why ya need to get experience on stage, plus... how much ass is allowed in your songs.

JASMINE INSTAGRAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jasmine_takhar/

Episode Features: 

- Jasmine's top three tips to help an artist smash National radio play.

- What you can, and can't say on a radio edit.

- Building up support in your local scene.

- Why you need to get experience on stage.

- A great story of how J was hustled.

- J's story of her own hustle stories.

- Artists Jasmine is loving rn,

New episodes every Monday.

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Music manager, thought-provoker, consultant, and basically, a guy that really knows his shizz about the music industry and wants to help you.

Ross Wilson gives you a getting paid masterclass on this show. A breakdown of all the key royalties and how you get them into your bank account. Wtf is metadata. When is it time to get a manager etc.

ROSS INSTAGRAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rosswilss/

Episode Features: 

- Ross's top three things a musician needs to know to help them make a living from their music.

- An accessible breakdown of all the different types of royalties.

- Neighboring Rights.

- Unclaimed royalties and the importance of Metadata.

- When to get a manager?

- Longer term marketing strategies.

- What questions should you ask a potential manager.

New episodes every Monday.

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CEO and founder of ZEBR - a badass company that specialises in helping musicians w socials, virality, and creators / influencers.

Just a few artists they've worked w include Sam Smith, Raye and... The Rolling Stones. A lovely dude. Who really knows his stuff. This is Josh Deal.

JOSH INSTAGRAM - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joshdeal/?hl=en

ZEBR WEBSITE - https://www.zebr.app/

Episode Features: 

- Josh's Top Three Tips for taking advantage of socials / influencer marketing in 2024.

- If you've got £200 to spend on marketing - where should you spend it?

- How to take advantage of a viral moment.

- Having a viral video vs a viral trend.

- Specific social media features to take advantage of right now.

- Pitching songs direct to creators on Tik Tok / IG.

New episodes every Monday.

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One of the most inspiring, and relatable conversations we've had on the show so far.

An artist with a very on-brand name - this show we speak to Joy Anonymous about building a movement focussed on... joy, advice on getting samples cleared (including the story of the Sugababes bootleg), plus why having intention during creating is key.

They also share how Celine Dion kinda got em to Jamaica. Kinda.

JA INSTAGRAM - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joyanonymous/

Episode Features: 

- JA's top three things they wish they knew starting out.

- Building a community vs building a movement.

- The impact of the South Bank performances.

- Having intention in creation.

- Some crazy, and inspiring stories of JA's hustle in the early days (the Celine Dion story).

- Balancing self-care with success.

- How Hen and Lou give direct feedback.

- Clearing samples - and specifically the story of JOY (Push the Button) x Sugababes.

- JA's favourite artists rn.

New episodes every Monday.

OUR INSTA - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod⁠⁠