Creatives Prevail

What does it take to manage artists? Melissa Garcia is the CMO of the #iVoted Festival and partner for the management firm Collective Entertainment. In this interview we discuss her journey starting as an intern to climbing the career ladder in the music industry. Also, we explore what it means to represent artists and have an honest talk about the struggles and responsibilities that entails. Inst...

What does it take to go from idea to execution? Maria Luna is the founder of FAMIGO, one of our incredible partners. We discuss how she went down a career-oriented path to starting her own company. In addition we go into depth about getting yourself noticed for people to invest into you and how to prepare for them, such as getting a deal on Shark Tank. Instagram: @famigo.official Website: famigo.c...

Is it possible to thrive pursuing multiple skills? Jason Robey is a musician, photographer, audio engineer, video editor, and music journalist. In this interview we discuss his journey in music and photography leading him to take images from the largest acts in the world to writing articles in Alternative Press. In addition we go into depth on the decision making process he went through in selecti...

How has livestreaming changed? This is a repost from the EduMusication Roundtable on The Future of Livestreaming. We discuss how artists utilized livestreaming before and after shows were canceled, and what’s in store for the future. Featuring: Monika Mason - Fullsail University Brad Amick - Halocene / Twitch Raheem Jarbo - Mega Ran Kat Cody - KLGroup / Vans Warped Tour / Veeps Alex Auxier - Orang...

How do you connect with people in the music community? Kai Vander Maten, Faith Powell, and Skip Cleland are members of the hard rock band Fire by Night. We discuss lessons learned being in a band, social media tips on platforms such as TikTok, as well as overall release strategies. Instagram: @firebynightofficial Facebook: facebook.com/FireByNightOfficial Website: https://firebynightofficial.com/...

How do you shift into and within the music industry? Marc Mutnansky is one of the product managers for Fearless Records. In this interview we discuss about his incredible path from playing in bands to landing an assistant position in The Recording Academy (The GRAMMYs), leading him to head of Alternative / Rock / Metal category for The GRAMMYs before transitioning over to Fearless. We talk about h...

How do you connect with brands? Rachelle Wilkinson and Blake Gaiser from Westone Audio tell their incredible stories on how they got to their current positions in artist relations and management. They also break down how to reach out to companies as an artist and how to build a genuine relationship with them. Instagram: @westoneaudio Facebook: facebook.com/westoneaudio Website: https://westoneaudi...

Want to know what record labels look for?  In this repost from the Producer Life Podcast we discuss how 80/20 Records finds new artists and how we collaborate with them. In addition we get into streaming strategies as well as the future of NFTs. Special thanks to House Ninja, host of the Producer Life podcast. Check out the Producer Life Podcast Presented by FAMIGO FAMIGO is a marketplace and...

Dream of owning your own studio? Otto D'Agnolo is a producer, host of the Otto D show, and founder of TheRecordingArtist.com . In this interview we explore how Otto got into music and production as well as going into depth into what it takes to run a recording studio. Instagram: @therecordingartistdotcom Facebook Website: therecordingartist.com Presented by FAMIGO FAMIGO is a marketplace and payme...

How do you keep a band going for over 10 years strong? Brandon Kellum is the co-founder and vocalist for metal core band American Standards. We discuss everything from their beginnings on doing everything DIY to getting signed to a label to doing everything DIY again. In addition, we get into release strategies, promoting shows, and getting onto festivals. Instagram: @americanstandards Facebook: f...

How do you begin a career as an artist? Veronica Everheart is a singer songwriter who recently released her debut single and is currently a student in music management. In this interview we discuss recording etiquette, collecting royalties, the strategy of doing covers, and getting into the music industry. Instagram: @veronica.everheart TikTok: @veronica.everheart LinkTree Presented by FAMIGO FAMI...

Have tons of project ideas but don't know where to start? Alexander Zwerner is a music journalist who writes for Earmilk as well as the founder of Beatly Music, a review platform for singles and albums. In this interview we discuss how Alexander got into music journalism that led into writing for Earmilk as well as the beginnings of Beatly. In addition we dive into the future of NFTs in the music...

Struggle on how to pitch to playlisters or want to curate your own? This is a repost from one of the EduMusication Roundtable live streams called Nuances of Playlist Curation. In this roundtable we discuss how they curate playlists, how often do they refresh them, and how to pitch to playlists. EduMusication is a non-profit organization that supports music programs in schools such as virtual semin...

Have you found band members on Craigslist? David Nunez is the co-founder of the Alternative rock band After the Calm. In this interview we discuss how the band got formed and how they were able to persevere during the pandemic and release their sophomore EP. In addition we talk about marketing strategies and creating an experience for your audience. Instagram: @afterthecalm Facebook: facebook.com/...

Are Battle of the Bands competitions worth the effort or a waste of time? Jordan White is the lead singer and co-founder of powerhouse rock band Jane N The Jungle. Which has been featured on official Spotify playlists Fierce Femmes, All New Rock, and Women of Rock, as well as covered by Alt Press and several others. In this interview Jordan talks about her struggles in finding her calling in music...

Is self-educating better than a degree? The House Ninja is a costumed DJ, producer, and entertainer who plays an expansive mix of electronic music during energetic, audio-visual performances which incorporate audience samples and flow arts. He is also the host of The Producer Life Podcast. As a music producer, he released his first single in 2017, “Good Time” which went on to chart in the Atlanta...

How do you get started on Twitch? Brad Amick is from the band Halocene, one of the first Twitch Music Ambassadors and has over 1 million livestream views and over 55 thousand followers. This interview was originally streamed for The NAMM Show 2021. In this interview we talk about how Brad got started in audio and video production, their transition from in-house music videos to live-streaming, what...

How do you get from 1 to 100k followers? Matthew Krul is the creator and host of The Imagineer Podcast, a show and community that celebrates all things Disney. In addition to the podcast reaching over a million downloads, Matthew has interviewed prior Imagineers as well as the official voice actor for Mickey Mouse. In this interview we discuss how to cater and grow your audience, how to develop yo...

Have you felt that you’ve tried everything and still not getting to where you want to go? You’re not alone. Julia Bullock is the lead singer and co-founder of the electro-punk / Glitterpunk group The Foxies. The group has made so much stride from performing at Bonnaroo to being featured on Now That’s What I Call Music just to name a few. We discuss the importance of building trust with your band m...

Ever thought of pivoting to a completely different industry? Mark Nguyen is the founder of Planet LA Records. In this interview we discuss how he went from a path to being a diplomat to shifting to a second career in the music industry. Mike and Mark trade war stories on touring with bands, tactics we both use in developing partnerships and endorsements, as well as logistics and strategy behind ev...

When is the right time to pitch to labels? In the second part of this interview, Mike discusses pitching to labels and building a team. Hosted by Musicto, a curated music playlist platform. Check out our playlist Intro to Summer Website: https://www.musicto.com/ Presented by BRAVO Pay : http://app.trybravo.com Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.802...

Mike gets candid about the relationship between artists and record labels, learning the music business, and what being an artist means. Hosted by Musicto, a curated music playlist platform. Check out our playlist Intro to Summer Website: https://www.musicto.com/ Presented by BRAVO Pay : http://app.trybravo.com Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.802...

Ever wondered what it's like to raise a family while working for yourself? This is a rare and intimate interview with Bob Zimmerlich, a serial entrepreneur, master photographer, and the host's father. We discuss several of his ventures including a pioneering software company and a world class photography studio. Through these endeavors we talk about creating a lifestyle he wanted for his family, w...

How did you pivot during the pandemic? Rachel Van Nortwick is the founder of Vinylly, a dating app that matches people based on their music compatibility. In this interview we discuss after launching in late 2019 how Rachel had to change quickly once all events were cancelled to continue connecting people through music. Rachel also has an impressive background in marketing and promotion in the cor...

Moira Ashley is the incredible person behind the scenes of this podcast, doing all the post-audio production work for each episode. Moira is also an accomplished graphic designer and has their own brand line, ETM BRND.  In this interview we discuss how they got into graphic design as well as their experiences being A&R for 80/20 Records for almost 4 years. Instagram: @etmbrnd Website: htt...