A Little Jaded

Welcome back to another episode of Music Industry Insights! This month, Jade and Joanna sat down with the experienced Kristina London. London is best known as the Founder of Amplify Her Voice, an organization that advocates for gender equality in the music industry. She also currently works as the social media manager for Goldenvoice, one of the largest promoters in the industry, most notably know...

Welcome to the first installment of Music Industry Insights of 2023! This month, Jade and Joanna were excited to sit down with rising singer-songwriter Mia Giovina! Mia first rose to fame through her TikTok account @badgirlmiimii, where she now has over 170K followers! Since then she has released three original singles, and has more in the works. Our hosts asked the singer about her journey as a s...

Welcome to the last episode of A Little Jaded for the year! To celebrate the end of an amazing year, Jade and Joanna sit with some of the amazing team behind Jaded Productions. The group recaps Jaded’s highlights of 2022 as well as everyone’s individual accomplishments. Listen in as the team discuss their journeys to where they are today and offer advice to aspiring industry professionals!

Welcome back to a special episode of Music Industry Insights with A Little Jaded! This month, Jade and Joanna chat with Carla Jay, also known as @jaycommacarla on TikTok. Jay is a full time social media producer and digital marketer based in the Bay Area. She’s worked with radio stations such as 97.1 AMP and 997.NOW, where she has worked and shot for artists such as Selena Gomez, 5 Seconds of Summ...

Welcome back to another installment of Music Industry Insights! This month we chatted with Amanda Molloy, a PR representative for °1824 and Universal Music Group and Artist Management Intern for Full Stop Entertainment, about her experiences in the industry thus far. We discussed the journey of finding her niche in the industry, the importance of building genuine connections and finding a support...

Welcome back to another episode of Music Industry Insights! This month, Jade and Joanna speak with VIP Nation Tour Representative McKenzie Helquist.  McKenzie has worked with a variety of artists such as the Jonas Brothers, Dua Lipa, SEVENTEEN, and Stray Kids. In this episode, she touches on the beginning of her journey into the live events industry, the reality of touring, and offers insight...

Welcome to another episode of Music Industry Insights! Jade and Joanna speak with college student, singer-songwriter and recording artist Cathryn Flores! Cathryn touches on her experiences working as an independent artist, her process of creating her on-stage persona, KATT, tips to balancing the college and music life, and more!

In this month's episode of Music Industry Insights, Jade and Joanna are joined by Tara Demers! Tara is a student, concert photographer, and graphic designer, known for her Instagram @BadCrystalArt which has accumulated over seven thousand followers. Tara discusses her experiences with burnout, photography, and being a content creator.

Welcome back to another Artist Spotlight! To celebrate Pride Month, Jade and Joanna touch on 5 artists in the LGBTQIA+ community, Hayley Kiyoko, Kehlani, Joshua Bassett, Fletcher, and Girl in Red. Listen in as the two discuss the careers of these artists, how they've impacted the community, as well as how they've impacted the music industry!

Welcome back to another episode of Music Industry Insights! This month, Jade and Joanna spoke with music business student Melanie Balbrick! With experience in areas such as PR, Fan Engagement, and Live Events, Melanie offers insight to fellow aspiring students. This episode touches on Melanie's experience entering the industry during the global pandemic, as well as how to figure out which area of...

Welcome back to another installment of Music Industry Insights! This month's episode features two Carnegie Mellon Masters students, Sunny and Sara! The pair walk us through their experience being a part of the Masters and Entertainment Industry Management Program, their tips on making connections as a student, as well as their personal journeys into multiple aspects of the industry! Have more ques...

We're excited to share our new and improved Music Industry Insights series! This series will feature monthly episodes where Jade & Joanna speak with other professionals in the music industry, and discuss their journeys as well as offer advice to any aspiring professionals! This month, they met with Gen Admission (@genadmissionorg) Founder, Lou Rochdi, and Co-Founder/Head of Social Media, Stefa...

Ever wonder what life will be like after college graduation? Well, this month Jade and Joanna sat with college graduates, and Jaded Productions team members, Haidyn Griffin, Travis Swift, Maddy Kasey, and Vivienne Huynh. The group touched on college stressors such as choosing your major, finding a job post-graduation, adjusting to life after graduation, and breaking into the music industry!

(Disclaimer: this episode was filmed prior to the rescheduling of the ceremony from January to April, but these statements still reign true!) Music's biggest night is upon us, and Jade and Joanna are just as excited as you are! Listen in to their discussion on the nominees and their predictions for who will be walking away with a Grammy award!

What a year 2021 has been, for music and us at Jaded Productions! Jade and Joanna decided to touch on their highlights from this year, including starting this podcast, starting Jaded, as well as their top music industry moments. We thank you for an amazing year, and can't wait for what 2022 has to offer!

Welcome back to another Artist Spotlight! In honor of the conclusion of the U.S. sensation, Love on Tour, Jade and Joanna discuss none other then, the golden boy himself, Harry Styles! The two take a walk down memory lane, discussing Styles evolution from being the "it" boy in One Direction, to the Grammy-award winning superstar he is today!

Welcome back to another installment of Music Industry Insights! This week, Jade and Joanna sit down with Sanjana, One Direction super fan turned aspiring music marketing professional, as well as the previous head of marketing at Jaded Productions! Join the trio as they discuss all things fan engagement, marketing, and dive into Sanj's findings on her survey surrounding social media's impact on the...

Welcome to Season 2 of A Little Jaded! This week, Jade and Joanna sit down with Foxglove! Made up of three fun loving guys, Foxglove is an Alternative Rock band based in Southern California. The group chats about the making of the trio's debut EP, Inflections, their story on beginning as a band, the creative process behind their work, connecting with their fans, and more!

In this month's installment of their "Artist Spotlight" series, Jade and Joanna discuss the princess of pop: Ariana Grande! The two touch on their fan experiences with the vocalist, as well as take a deep dive into her discography, and the struggles of being pigeonholed into a genre as an artist.

Welcome to the first installment of the “Artist Interview” series! This week, Jade and Joanna interview the second artist on the Jaded roster: Eraste! Listen in to Eraste’s journey into music, her musical inspirations, and her new single ‘favorite secret’, which is available to stream right now!

This week, Jade and Joanna sit down with college student, social media personality, and Warner Music Group intern: April Bredael. The trio touch on the most influential moments in April's journey into the music industry, as well as important lessons she's learned along the way.

This week, Jade and Joanna sit down with Stacey Morales. Stacey is the founder of 1520 Vision, a mentorship program built to educate and assist younger students in finding their footing in the music industry. Listen in on their conversation surrounding Stacey's journey into live events, how she has made a name for herself in this industry, what inspired her to create 1520 Vision, and more!

In this week's episode, Jade and Joanna bring you the second installment of their "Artist Spotlight" series, and this week they're discussing the source of "Bieber Fever" himself, Justin Bieber! Tune in as the two touch on all aspects of Bieber's career, including his rise to stardom, his journey through the spotlight from a young age, as well as a view on the marketing side of his career.

In this very special episode, Jade and Joanna sat down with music and entertainment lawyer Gerard Duarte! Listen to their conversation on topics such as Gerard's experience coming into the industry, the process of law school, his experience as a law student, as well as his advice for others trying to do the same.

This week, Jade and Joanna are joined by Shelby Hancock, a recently graduated college student, aspiring music industry professional, and the founder of Music Industry Entryway! The three touch on topics ranging from the do's and do not's of networking, how to maintain a networking connection, burnout, and more!