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Slade (lead vocalist and bassist) and Danny (guitarist) are from the American rock band Anarbor. We go into what it was like going on tour, and lessons learned both being on Hopeless Records and self-releasing their music. Also we discuss how to move forward as the band has gone through many changes and tragedies over 17 years. Instagram: @anarbor Facebook: facebook.com/Anarbor Follow 80/20 Record...

Tim Kirch runs the management company Eighty One Twenty Three (8123) most known for representing The Maine. We talked about how he went from managing his brother's bands when he was 14, leading into The Maine and forming 8123. Plus we chatted a lot on how to get representation and how to treat your fans and your community. Instagram: @81twentythree Facebook: facebook.com/81twentythree Website: htt...

Haley and Spencer are the singer and songwriting duo behind the Indie Pop group 76th Street. We discussed how they met, the countless hours of playing at coffee shops leading to performing at a several thousand seat venue, and how they gained over a million followers on TikTok in under a year. TikTok: @76thstreetofficial Instagram: @76thstreet Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook...

Maddy Sundquist is an artist manager at Madkat Mgmt. She represents artists such as Sawyer and Stephen Day. Instagram: @madkatmgmt Facebook: facebook.com/madkatmgmt Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Emiko is an award winning songwriter who wrote for SONY/ATV, Universal Music Group, and others. She is also a roster artist for brands such as Hammond Organ, Alesis, Baldwin Pianos, Daisy Rock Guitars, On-Stage Stands, Blue Microphones, Lampifier Microphones, and StarrLabs Technologies. Instagram: @emikomusic Facebook: facebook.com/emikomusic Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook:...

In excitement for the upcoming NAMM Show (all virtual), this is a recording of the How to Land Brand Partnerships panel from 2020. Featuring Jimmy Landry (Gibson), Patrick Genovese (Las Vegas Music and Events), Sean Giovanni (The Record Shop), Gabe Kubanda (Epic Proportions Tour / EduMusication), and Mike Zimmerlich (80/20 Records, moderator, and your wonderful host). For more info about NAMM: htt...

Happy 20th Episode!!! To celebrate we interviewed the original co-founder of 80/20 Records, Zach Nation. We had a blast talking about previous endeavors that brought us to the origins of the record label. Have a wonderful and safe new year. Thanks to all of you for listening. Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

SPECIAL HOLIDAY EPISODE Connie Zimmerlich is an award-winning professional photographer and co-owner of Siena Arte Portraiture, and the host's mother! Website: http://www.sienaarteportraiture.com/ Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Carly Danger is a music journalist and the co-founder of the music blog YabYum Music and Arts. Website: yabyumwest.com Instagram: @yabyumaz Facebook: @yabyumaz Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Joe Solo is the record producer who developed Grammy-artist Macy Gray (28 million units sold). He is also the CEO of Joe Solo Music+Entertainment Inc. and founder of the Music Success Workshop. Where he coaches and inspires thousands of emerging musicians, songwriters, composers, artists, bands, DJs, and rising industry executives on how to make it big in the music industry. Website: https://joeso...

Rachel Simes Guttmann is an entertainment and music industry attorney based in Nashville, TN. She is also an experienced litigator, who represented major corporations, public bodies, and insurance companies in defense and coverage matters throughout Louisiana. She has represented artists, musicians, producers, record labels, artist managers, entertainment industry entrepreneurs, and businesses in...

SPECIAL HOLIDAY EPISODE: Brian Zimmerlich was a partner of 80/20 Records and as you might have guessed it, the host's brother. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Gabe Kubanda is an Alt Pop artist in the 80/20 Records family and the co-founder of the non-profit organization EduMusication. Instagram: @gabekubanda Facebook: facebook.com/GabeKubanda Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Tara Goltz and Marin Bridges are the founding members of Alt Pop Punk band Love Like Fiction, a member of the 80/20 Records family. Instagram: @lovelikefiction Facebook: facebook.com/lovelikefiction Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Michael Kaminsky is the owner and founder of the artist management company KMGMT.  Their current roster includes Stand Atlantic, With Confidence, Tonight Alive, Twin XL, and others. Instagram: @kmgmt Website: https://www.kmgmt.com/ Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Paul Ritchie is the bassist and Frankie Stapley is one of the guitarists for the Alt Pop Punk band Love Like Fiction, a member of the 80/20 Records family. Instagram: @lovelikefiction Facebook: facebook.com/lovelikefiction Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Emily Grieve is the lead singer and John Curtis-Sanchez is the lead guitarist for the Alt-Rock band Turn Zero, a member of the 80/20 Records family. Instagram:   @turnzeroband Facebook: facebook.com/TurnZeroBand Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Kat Cody is the project and event manager for the Kevin Lyman Group (KL Group) and has worked on events such as Vans Warped Tour and WLS’s Championship Tour as well as helmed the 320 Festival, Player Omega, ADAPT Conference, and more. Kat also is a consultant for the live-streaming service VEEPS and other clients. Instagram: @kat_corny LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katarinacody ADAPT Conference Veeps...

Elena and Stormy are the co-hosts of the modern alternative music show I'm Not Okay (I Podcast). Instagram: @imnotokaypod Facebook: facebook.com/imnotokaypod Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Frank Magarelli is the founder of KWSS 93.9FM, one of the leading independent FM radio stations in Arizona. Instagram: @kwss_radio Facebook: facebook.com/kwssradio Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

In addition to his solo works, Sam Means co-founded the indie pop band The Format with Nate Ruess.  He is also the founder of the merchandise company Hello Merch. Instagram: @sammeans Follow Hello Merch: Instagram: @hellomerch Facebook: facebook.com/Hello-Merch-378146215701761 Website: https://www.hellomerch.com/ Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records...

Nick Barker is the lead singer of Alt Pop Punk band Love Like Fiction, a member of the 80/20 Records family. Instagram: @lovelikefiction Facebook: facebook.com/lovelikefiction Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Matty Steinkamp is an award-winning filmmaker from Phoenix, Arizona. Matty and Pita Juarez created Mango Skies Productions in 2016. Together they produced and directed You Racist, Sexist Bigot, a feature-length documentary that has received several awards from the film festival circuit including “Best Documentary Feature”, “Best Picture” and Best Director.” From 2005 to the end of 2015, Matty buil...

Herman Li is the co-founder and one of two lead guitarists for the Grammy nominated power metal band DragonForce. Instagram: @hermanli Twitch: @hermanli Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Interview with Kevin Lyman.  Founder of Vans Warped Tour and the Kevin Lyman Group. About Kevin: Kevin Lyman is the founder and operator of the Kevin Lyman Group, formerly known as 4Fini, Inc., a live event production company and brand strategy firm. His most notable live production is the Vans Warped Tour, which attracted about 750,000 people annually and was the longest-running North Americ...