He's BACK! For the first time ever, we welcome back a guest and it's our favorite music marketer THE Promogod. In this episode we talk about what it takes for artists to be successful in 2025. What a promising artist looks like, what an artist with no hope looks like, and how he thinks about helping the music industry. If you're an independent or emerging artist, this is an episode you need to pay attention to.Promogod has more than a decade of experience helping artists grow their fanbases and build real momentum in their careers. With nearly 300K followers on his IG alone, he has become one of the most trusted voices in music marketing. From campaigns that drive streams and revenue to strategies that actually connect artists with fans, Promogod knows how to get results. And his content hits every time. If you missed him 9 months ago on episode 8, you can watch the last one here: https://youtu.be/dYn-p3TaogcAs always, subscribe for more episodes!📷 Instagram: @therackethouse and @racketclubbb 💿 Work with me - 1:1 artist development, advertising services, playlisting services, curation services, social content, email marketing, and so much more! https://www.therackethouse.com📬 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://the-racket-house.kit.com/newsletter🌙 My own tracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hbZuTiNFxMjhgrt9AJKzT 🕺🏻 Free downloads and live sets: https://soundcloud.com/racket-club💕 More info on Racket Club: https://www.therackethouse.com/racket-club

On this episode we welcome Helen Gutierrez, co-founder of Straight Edge Entertainment Group. She shares how she develops artists with authenticity, transparency, and purpose. We talk artist management, social media, career growth, and what it takes to build a lasting music career.If you're an artist trying to grow your career in 2025, this episode is for you. Take notes! And subscribe for more episodes like this, dedicated to helping emerging and independent artists. You got this!📷 Instagram: @therackethouse and @racketclubbb 💿 Work with me - 1:1 artist development, advertising services, playlisting services, curation services, social content, email marketing, and so much more! https://www.therackethouse.com📬 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://the-racket-house.kit.com/newsletter🌙 My own tracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hbZuTiNFxMjhgrt9AJKzT 🕺🏻 Free downloads and live sets: https://soundcloud.com/racket-club💕 More info on Racket Club: https://www.therackethouse.com/racket-club

Artist manager, experiential event producer, entrepreneur, husband, dad... Tom has lived a thousand lifetimes and he's still pumping. Tom Astley Williams lives at the intersection of music, culture, and experience. He's a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, artist manager, DJ, and the founder of L’Affaire Musicale - a creative agency known for building immersive events and bold community-driven platforms.With a background in artist development, strategic partnerships, and event production, Tom’s built a reputation as a connector. Someone who brings big ideas and the right people together.Through L’Affaire Musicale, he continues to lead with vision, creativity, and a deep commitment to shaping culture—both onstage and behind the scenes. He works with top artists including some of my favorites like Sam Blacky, N2N, Miramar, Kaysin, Tara Brooks, and many more. Tom is a wealth of knowledge and this conversation was just a tip of the iceberg around the state of the music industry and what it takes for artists to be successful. Strap in and get ready to LEARN!📷 Instagram: / @racketclubbb and @therackethouse 🌙 My own tracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hbZuTiNFxMjhgrt9AJKzT 🕺🏻 Free downloads and live sets: https://soundcloud.com/racket-club💕 More info on Racket Club: https://www.therackethouse.com/racket-club💿 Work with me - 1:1 artist development, advertising services, playlisting services, curation services, social content, email marketing, and so much more! - https://www.therackethouse.com

Today’s guest is a true multi-hyphenate: DJ, producer, model, and adult entertainment icon - Jako is in the building! Born Jaclyn Dardarian, you may know her from her work as Darcie Dolce, where she took over the modeling and adult world, gracing the cover of Penthouse twice and winning titles like XBIZ Girl-Girl Performer of the Year. But her real love? Nightlife and house music. Since grabbing her first DJ setup in 2014, she’s played everywhere from underground parties to EDC Vegas. In 2020, she reintroduced herself as Jako—an evolution of her sound, her identity, and her power. With releases on Space Yacht, Brooklyn Fire, and Insomniac, plus her own label Love Out Loud Records, Jako is creating a world entirely her own. Let’s get into i!If you like what you hear show some love and subscribe for more episodes!📷 Instagram: / @racketclubbb and @therackethouse 🌙 My own tracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hbZuTiNFxMjhgrt9AJKzT 🕺🏻 Free downloads and live sets: https://soundcloud.com/racket-club💕 More info on Racket Club: https://www.therackethouse.com/racket-club💿 Work with me - 1:1 artist development, advertising services, playlisting services, curation services, social content, email marketing, and so much more! - https://www.therackethouse.com

My guest today is an artist whose music fans describe as therapeutic. Blending Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, and Folk, Benny Freestyles creates dreamy, uplifting songs with messages of freedom, truth, and love. He not only performs the vocals for his tracks, but he also produces and mixes them as well.He started freestyle rapping with friends as a teenager and never stopped. Since then, Benny has dropped 9 albums, 32 singles, and over 40 music videos, toured nationally with Mod Sun and Henry AZ, and built a loyal global fanbase.Now he’s gearing up to release his 10th project Into The Wild, a hip-hop-forward, spiritually charged album produced entirely by Big Jerm — best known for his work with Mac Miller and Wiz Khalifa.Benny is a wealth of knowledge and experience in the music space and we covered a lot of ground in this episode. Give it up for my New England brother and lock in!If you like what you hear show some love and subscribe for more episodes!📷 Instagram: / @racketclubbb and @therackethouse 🌙 My own tracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hbZuTiNFxMjhgrt9AJKzT 🕺🏻 Free downloads and live sets: https://soundcloud.com/racket-club💕 More info on Racket Club: https://www.therackethouse.com/racket-club💿 Work with me - 1:1 artist development, advertising services, playlisting services, curation services, social content, email marketing, and so much more! - https://www.therackethouse.com

DONT BLINK! No really, it's DONT BLINK music! All the way from Bali! They’ve made a significant impact on the Tech-House scene and have a great story to share. Since their formation in 2018, Oskar and Aleks have released over 50 tracks across prominent labels such as their own LOW CEILING, Nervous Records, Repopulate Mars, Spinnin’ and Insomniac. Their debut album THE STATEMENT released in 2023, features 13 tracks that showcase their genre-blending style and dedication to the dance floor. With a sound that blends elements of techno, indie dance, progressive, and afro house, their tracks have garnered support from industry heavyweights like Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and James Hype plus hitting #1 on the coveted Beatport charts. Beyond their music, they're founders of the label LOW CEILING, which has released hundreds of songs since 2019 and consistently pushes boundaries while delivering bombs to the dance floor. In this episode the duo discuss how they met (hint: one was a fan of the other), how they're breaking into new markets, how they think about signing music to the label, how they promote new releases, and advice they'd give to DJs just starting out.It was a fun one... tune in and turn it up. If you like what you hear show some love and subscribe for more episodes!📷 Instagram: / @racketclubbb and @therackethouse 🌙 My own tracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hbZuTiNFxMjhgrt9AJKzT 🕺🏻 Free downloads and live sets: https://soundcloud.com/racket-club💕 More info on Racket Club: https://www.therackethouse.com/racket-club💿 Work with me - 1:1 artist development, advertising services, playlisting services, curation services, social content, email marketing, and so much more! - https://www.therackethouse.com

As the CEO and Founder of ‪@Songstats‬ Oskar has revolutionized how artists and labels access real-time music analytics, providing invaluable insights across platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok. Beyond Songstats, he's played a pivotal role in ‪@1001tracklists‬ the world's leading DJ tracklist database (some call it the Wikipedia of dance music), enhancing the way we discover and share music. Not just a tech innovator, Oskar is also one-half of the DJ duo ‪@dontblinkmusic.‬ who also run the label Low Ceiling, bringing firsthand artist experience to his ventures. With a background from the Technical University of Munich, Oskar seamlessly blends technical expertise with a deep passion for music. In this episode we dive into the mind of this music tech architect and explore his journey in shaping the future of music analyticsIf you like what you hear, show Oskar some love, and subscribe to this pod as we will have many more guests like this. Thanks for tuning in!

I did it. I got THE Jesse Cannon on the podcast. If you don't know him, that's okay. He's only one of the most decorated music marketing veterans in the game. Plus a YouTube and Podcasting expert who also happens to own the largest podcasting studio in NYC. That's a big deal.But real talk - Jesse has worked with The Cure, Animal Collective, Limp Bizkit, The Misfits, NOFX, and many more. He is also known for writing the two of the top rated music books on Amazon, Get More Fans: The DIY Guide To The New Music Business, which details how bands effectively promote their music and Processing Creativity: The Tools, Practices And Habits Used To Make Music You’re Happy With, which has received immense praise for its innovative take on how musicians can make more emotionally powerful music.How do I know him? His YouTube channel  @Musformation  and his Music Marketing Trends newsletter - both of which are go-to resources for music marketing.Jesse is an authority and I shot my shot to have him on. He said yes. We chatted about a variety of topics in the music world and Jesse's vast knowledge and perspective produced dozens of nuggets, all available here.If you like what you hear, show Jesse some love, and subscribe to this pod as we will have many more guests like this. Thanks for tuning in!📷 Instagram: / @racketclubbb and @therackethouse 🌙 My own tracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hbZuTiNFxMjhgrt9AJKzT 🕺🏻 Free downloads and live sets: https://soundcloud.com/racket-club💕 More info on Racket Club: https://www.therackethouse.com/racket-club💿 Work with me - 1:1 artist development, advertising services, playlisting services, curation services, social content, email marketing, and so much more! - https://www.therackethouse.com

Our first in-person episode! Rob West is RC3, a Denver-based DJ and producer who also runs 128 Productions, bringing some of the biggest acts in dance music to the Rockies. Rob and I have known each other for years but never had the chance to sit down and really get to know each other. So what better way than by a forced convo on a podcast?

Rob has been around the block countless times, from going to raves in Tampa when he was in high school, to playing every major venue in Denver, to throwing massive music festivals in Colorado and everything in between.

We talk about his early days, how he transitioned from Hip Hop to electronic, advice for people in the music industry, and plenty of hilarious stories.

Rob is a major player in Colorado and it was so fun to have him on. Hope you enjoy the episode and as always subscribe for more!

It's our decade episode! Welcome to the 10th episode of The Racket House Podcast where two things are true: we had some serious technical difficulties and we also had on a rising star in the dance and electronic world, our friend  @kaysinmusic .Real name Nick Sommers, Nick was kind enough to give some of his time out of his busy day to share his story and offer some top-tier advice for those in the music space. And when I say busy day, I'm not kidding - as Nick is the head A&R for  @RepopulateMars  - one of the biggest labels in dance music. Nick is also a budding star, DJing and producing under the alias Kaysin. At the time of recording, Kaysin was preparing for a headlining show at the famous Sound Nightclub in LA, as well as a show the following week for his debut in Philly. Nick is one of the nicest and smartest guys in dance music and that's probably why he's gotten so far. Oh yeah, and he's a damn good DJ and producer. He talks about his early days in music, how he got to where he is today, tips and tricks for artists, and what the future holds for the Kaysin project.Tap in and let us show you what all the hype is about! Subscribe for more and click below to keep the party going!📷 Instagram: / @racketclubbb and @therackethouse 🌙 My own tracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hbZuTiNFxMjhgrt9AJKzT 🕺🏻 Free downloads and live sets: https://soundcloud.com/racket-club💕 More info on Racket Club: https://www.therackethouse.com/racket-club💿 Work with me - 1:1 artist development, advertising services, playlisting services, curation services, social content, email marketing, and so much more! - https://www.therackethouse.com