Beyond The Mix

Episode 24 we brings you laughs after laughs! We wild out on this one. Listen as Sunrayz uses the word "CORNDOG" in a musical sense! Don't miss that one!! Topics: Is musical theory necessary in to be a musician or music producer? What's up with the seemingly never ending "fake" accounts on Instagram? Is Salisbury Steak actually steak? News SPOTIFY ACQUIRES TALK APP LOCKER ROOM TO TAKE ON CLUBHOUSE...

Episode 23 we are over here "SET TRIPPIN'" on PLAYLISTS! We talk about playlisting and are you actually getting what you are paying for. Topics: We talk about the Pro Rata model (how the money pot is divvied to pay artists) Playlisting groups and the Spin-For Spin method - Is this actually working? YouTube - Reasons why you should be there creating your art using the social media giant with 2 BILL...

In Episode 22 we dive deep into our word game! Rules of the game, each hosts have to use the given word, in a musical sense, by the end of the episode. ***Rules: - Word must be used in a musical sense - Word must be used by end of the episode - If not used: ***YOU MUST CREATE A SONG WITH THE TITLE OF YOUR GIVEN WORD*** 1. Gary l "AGASTOPIA" - admiration of a particular part of someone’s body 2. Co...

Yes! What's up FAM! Thank you for listening to our show! As always, MUCH LOVE!! In episode 21 we talked about the great Bunny Wailer. He was one of the original Wailers, but he past March 2nd. We all love Bunny for the music that he gave us and more importantly we love the message in his music. May he REST IN POWER! More topics: We discussed the "do's" and "don'ts" of artists profiles and Corby fr...

Beyond The Mix Podcast is brought to you by Rooted Kingdom. Think. Create. Live. Rule Your Kingdom. https://www.rootedkingdom.com In episode 20 you bring you more laughs and more mini games to keep our serious podcast not so serious. We talk about being a musician and the struggles of what it means to be a musician in today's music industry. Listen along and get tips on how to stay inspired when y...

We wanted to take a moment and thank our listeners for their constant support for our podcast. We love you all! Beyond The Mix Podcast is brought to you by Rooted Kingdom, a music production company and record label. Check out their services at https://www.rootedkingdom.com/production Contact Herman Hildo at +1 (209)845-7761 or by email at music@rootedkingdom.com This episode we talk about copyrig...

Episode 18 will be sure to bring you laughs while inspiring you and informing you in a fun way to learn about the music business. We give our two cents of the music industry and what it is like to be a musician and producer in today's music industry. Topics: Algorithms - Music streaming platforms and social media Social Media Apps to use in 2021; Vero True Social: https://vero.co/haluhalo Join in...

Goodbye 2020 and WELCOME 2021!! New Year is finally here and we can move on and create new stories and new adventures! Episode 17 we talk about music cutting all the weight from 2020 that holds you down and keeps you from flying. Going into 2021 as musicians, seasoned and upcoming, we all had and will continue to have roadblocks that will seemingly get in our way of our artistry and business. Your...

In episode 16 our comedy music improv is leveled up as we discuss Christmas Caroling. Herman then challenges the CYGNU6, Corby, and Tim to sing a tune from their favorite Christmas song. Has anyone ever sat on a music project for months or perhaps years because the song is never done? We discuss the creative process of making a song and determine when it is done. No matter what, it always seems li...

In episode 15 we bringing the heat with discussion of mechanical and performance royalties. This topic is an important topic because this is, as artists, how we get paid. Registering your music with a performance rights organization, such as BMI (https://www.bmi.com), and a music publishing administration, such as SongTrust (https://www.songtrust.com) will ensure you receive payment for your music...

In Episode 14 "Wait, What!?" we bring laughter and good vibes all around. Sit back and listen to our conversation about music and making fun of each other. This episode was a good time and we have a special guest with us! The reggae star from Florida, Jack Hinson, joined us and gave us his insight on touring and how he had made his music career work during these troubling times of COVID. We discus...

Ep. 13 "You Done Did it Now" is full of laughs while we discuss hot topics in the music business. In episode 13, we talk about Twitch and the benefits of the platform. It seems the internet and media are moving to live streaming. Twitch is an amazing platform to meet new people and even jam out to music. Big shout out to our friend PETER BALKUS for his constant support. Be sure to follow him on Tw...

Episode 12 "Did You Hear Me" is filled with laughs and discussion of the guy's personal experiences within the music industry and working with other musicians. Listen along as they give their tips and tricks on how they make it in an industry that is forever evolving. In today's episode we discussed our experiences with in-studio playback through the use of monitors, either over ears or on desk mo...

Episode 11 is brought to you by Rooted Kingdom Music and Haluhalo Beats: www.rootedkingdom.com/beats What is up everyone! Thank you for tuning in to Episode 11 "But Why!?" We have an amazing show for you today! We have an amazing guest with us today! Please welcome upcoming reggae artist, SUNRAYZ, who is making waves in the music scene. Check out his music catalog here: https://open.spotify.com/ar...

In Episode 10 - "What Now!?" we introduce our newest co-host Corby Henry from Peaceable & Stuck in Consciousness bands. Please send him your warm welcomes. In this episode we give our two-cents on the music biz and what drives it. We talk about the psychological affects of streaming and how these company pull on your heart strings to make artists keep coming back. This is how bigger labels continu...

In episode 9 "Who There Said My Name?" we have two special guests! Please welcome Corby and Ruthie Henry of Peaceable, a reggae band out of Sand Diego, California. They tell us how they journeyed to making music and music that SPINS! They share great advice on making music and keeping fans coming back. Listen to their music here: Peaceable on Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/peaceable...

Episode 8! We are back with episode 8 "Say It Isn't So!" CYGNU6 (Gary Humber and Herman Hildo, AKA Haluhalo, discuss music and its business along with industry standards. How long should your track be in this new music industry of streaming? Is it okay for a song to be 5 minutes long? We discuss that in this episode. What is your go to music streaming platform? Do you know that when you release yo...

Episode 7 "What Just Happened?" kicks off with Herman Hildo explaining his absence and discusses his hospitalization. Co-host Gary, AKA CYGNU6, is starting a new music project using the name 6hadow. He explains why he chose this name and why is wanted to start it. The "6hadow" project will be his take on electronic meets hip hop with a dark twist. Episode 3 of BTM Radio was finally released on Aug...

Episode 6 CYGNU6 and Herman Hildo dive deep into music politics as they discuss the big moves that will more than likely impact the music industry positively for the music GIANTS, but what does it mean for the independent artists? Join us as we discuss this. DJ CYGNU6 of BTM Radio released episode 2 where some amazing artists were featured and their music was given a spin! Be sure to check out his...

"Ep. 5 - Why You Lying?" is brought to you by Rooted Kingdom Music. TWO WORDS for Gary AKA CYGNU6 - "MORRIS MARKWAY". Listen to why we were amazed by this upcoming artist. Listen here and you'll now a bit more why: https://youtu.be/2NaHYZe5S2o In this episode we discuss independent artist music, the launch of BTM Radio and its first episode. We talk about the launch of Beyond The Mix Records, a su...

Episode 4 is off the chain!! We have an incredible announcement to make! We are starting an Internet Radio show called Beyond The Mix Radio or simply BTM Radio!! Send your music to musc@rootedkingdom.com or visit www.rootedkingdom.com/btm-radio to submit your music! In the SUBJECT line be sure to write "BTM Radio Submission" This is an INDIE RISE UP movement and we love our independent artists and...

In Episode 3 we discuss being bullied as kids and how it led us to becoming musicians. Thank you to the bullies for all the wedgies and all the locker stuffing sessions. We wouldn't have it any other way! Music is life! We talk about saying "OH YEA!" in an inappropriate bedroom voice in stranger's ears. In this episode we decided that Apple Music is our go-to streaming platform and recommend it fo...

In Episode 2 Herman Hildo (Haluhalo) and Gary (CYGNU6) discuss the latest in music news. Herman put GARY ON THE SPOT with the WORD GAME ["Tofu Voice"]. He is put on the spot and has to tell us his thoughts on it. In music news, they discuss Spotify and its declining in ARPU and the impact from COVID-19; They both discovered the Lüm music streaming application and what it is and if its good for art...

In Episode 1 we introduce Beyond the Mix Podcast hosted by Gary Humber (CYGNU6) and Herman Hildo (Haluhalo). We are just two dudes trying to figure out this music biz and deciphering its music news. In this episode we touch on Tekashi 69; hate him or love him, he is making waves in the music world. Let us know what you think about our episode! Email us at beyondthemixpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on...

Lets start off with this statement here: WARNING topics discussed are SENSITIVE ISSUES, so if you're sensitive please DO NOT listen. Otherwise, if you have an open-mind join in on the conversation and leave us a message/comment and perhaps we can get you on the show as a guest. We love both-sided discussions, so let's do it! Episode 45 we introduce the newest addition to our show's cast! Please we...