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How does the discipline of an Olympic Silver medalist swimmer intersect with the creativity of an artist? Jay Litherland is one of triplet brothers in the hip hop group TriiiPS and an accomplished athlete. In this interview we explore the importance of having short term and long term goals. Follow TriiiPS: Instagram   Instagram (Jay Litherland) Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would l...

How impactful are editorial playlists for musicians? Matt Shaker and Jaren Soelberg are from the Blues Rock band The Deadbeat Cousins. In this interview we discuss lessons learned from prior bands and how to effectively pitch playlists as their current band has over 85k monthly listeners on Spotify. Follow The Deadbeat Cousins: Instagram   Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We woul...

Recker is an independent artist, drummer, producer, and Emmy Nominated actor. At just 13 years old he’s toured with The Used, Pennywise, The Wrecks, as well as done collaborations with Futuristic, Dropout Kings, Jason Devore from Authority Zero. In addition, he was one of the hosts on The Kids Tonight Show. In this interview we talk about how these collaborations happened and his experience on The...

In this interview we discuss Dayna’s incredible journey interning for companies like Island Records and Nettwerk Management leading to developing her own PR agency. Their roster is an impressive lineup which includes 311, Against the Current, Story of the Year, Sum 41, Thrice, the organization To Write Love on Her Arms, and many more. We also dive into how to make yourself stand out to publication...

You’re braver than you think you are. SEKI is a Thai Shoegaze Indie-Pop artist. We discuss working with a team including co-writing with artists around the world. In addition we also talk about the importance of trying new ideas and how to handle both the successes and failures. Follow SEKI: Instagram   Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give...

It was a new era for Disney animated films, and music was a key part in the success of so many incredible movies from The Little Mermaid to Tarzan. In this repost from the Imagination Skyway podcast we deep dive into the musical history of each film. This is part 1 to enjoy part 2 please head over to Imagination Skyway. Follow Imagination Skyway: Instagram   TikTok Website Follow Creatives Prevail...

It’s crucial to openly discuss mental health. Chad Moses is the Director of Outreach and Experience for To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA). We delve into Chad’s personal journey with the organization, starting as an intern and eventually being promoted to the Music and Events Coordinator. In addition, we discuss the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues and fostering a supportive commu...

Is it better to have management or be self-managed? Chelsey Louise is the lead singer for the band Fairy Bones and head of Poor Life Choice Management. In this interview we deep dive into Chelsey’s incredible journey in the music industry from her multiple band projects to forming a management company. Follow Chelsey: Instagram   TikTok Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to h...

It can be challenging to ‘make it’ in Hollywood. Our next guest is screenwriter, producer, and director, Joe Russo. In this interview we discuss his part in developing ASU’s film program, getting his first job in Hollywood, leading into producing films such as Nightmare Cinema, The Greatest Beer Run Ever, and co-writing the Bruce Willis helmed Hard Kill. We also discuss how the podcast Post Mortem...

Matthew Wang’s composer credits include hit shows Yellowjackets, Ginny and Georgia, and shows from Hulu, NBC, HBO, and more. We discuss how he went straight from college into scoring for advertisements, leading into securing high profile projects. We also talk about his upcoming 150-track album designed to flow in shuffle mode and help people go to sleep. Follow Matthew Wang: Website Follow Creati...

Alt-Rock / Hip-Hop artist Dangerousbeauty discusses release strategies between single and EP drops as well as collabs and features on tracks. In addition we talk about creating TikTok and Instagram content. Follow Dangerousbeauty: Instagram TikTok   Spotify Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in....

What drives someone to dedicate their life to music? Thai singer-songwriter Cupnoodle dives into discovering their passion for music leading to Spotify’s best Asian Indie artists of 2022 and selected for Spotify’s EQUAL campaign. We also discuss producing music videos and why it’s so important to have a great team. Follow Cupnoodle: TikTok Instagram   LinkTree Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram T...

As technology blurs the line between creator and audience, how can we strike a balance between artistic expression, intellectual property, and AI-generated content? In this special interview with Aarash Darroodi, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Fender, and President of the Fender Play Foundation, we discuss the future of the metaverse as well as the impact of AI in the music indust...

Relationships are everything. We chat with acoustic singer-songwriter JAM NOW about his encounters with Alice Cooper and Sammy Hagar as well as his experience recording at Jack Johnson’s recording studio. In addition we discuss how competitions can help artists grow and refine their craft and the effectiveness of fundraising. Follow JAM NOW: Instagram   Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram...

In this panel from The NAMM Show 2023, we discuss how to build meaningful partnerships as well as the importance of personal brand and why it matters when connecting with companies. Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok. Intro...

Our next guests are Evan Berg and Greg Jacks from the hard rock duo Penny Billionaires. Greg shares the story of joining the renowned band Superbus, uncovering the band's achievements including their Grammy win and their remarkable recognition at the MTV Awards. Greg opens up about the trials and tribulations of life on the road with Superbus. We also discuss the profound impact of the standst...

In this special episode live at The NAMM Show we spoke with Gabe Cowan, CEO of Audio Design Desk. He shares his remarkable journey in the film and music industry and sheds light on the innovative audio software his company has developed. We delve into the origins of Audio Design Desk, discovering its inception and how Gabe's vision has shaped it into a groundbreaking tool for audio professiona...

Are music videos still essential in today's music industry, or are they becoming an outdated relic of the past? We dive into Alternative Indie artist Skuff Micksun's journey as a musician and explore his approach in producing his own music videos and how they contribute to an artist's overall brand and success. With over 50k followers on TikTok, Skuff Micksun sheds light on how he has...

In this more unique episode my good friend and prior guest Steve Leavitt was hanging out at my AirBnb after running around at NAMM all day and we decided to record our conversation. We dive into our experiences at NAMM, the future of AI and the impact it has on creators, market saturation of independent music, and a lot more. Follow Steve Leavitt: Instagram (The Language of Creativity) Website Fol...

In this special episode live at The NAMM Show we have a chat with David Dorn, a seasoned studio musician, producer, and songwriter who has made a name for himself as one of the most in-demand session keyboard players in Nashville. David shares his insights on what it takes to be a successful studio musician and the importance of networking. We also delve into David's involvement with the Studi...

What is your ‘passion’ statement? Sean Giovanni is a highly skilled music producer, engineer, and studio owner. In this episode, we delve into his journey of how he got into music and when he realized he wanted to pursue a career in recording. Sean shares his experiences and insights on The Record Shop, a recording studio and media space that he owns, and how he got it started despite the many cha...

What if you decided to create a band from going viral on TikTok? That's exactly what happened between Kasey, CJ, and Kyle, members of the metalcore band Deadlands. In this interview, we dive into how the Deadlands band came about based on the concept of ‘one take’ videos. They share their insights on strategies for growing their TikTok and social media presence, with over 450k followers on Tik...

We catch up with Emily, the lead singer of the band Turn Zero. Emily shares her experiences on being in a band post-pandemic and their recent performance for the "When We Were Young" festival charity event. We'll also delve into Emily's journey as a Twitch streamer, discussing the importance of creating a safe space for followers and achieving growth on the platform. Additionally...

In this inspiring conversation with Alternative artist Sorry X, we explore their journey of finding their sound and the pivotal role that gaming has played in shaping their brand. We'll dive into their Spotify success, with over 70k monthly listeners and their top song garnering over 2.5 million streams, and learn about the strategies they used to achieve this growth. Plus, we'll uncover t...

In this special episode, recorded live at Labelcoin house during SXSW, we sit down with Jeremy Wagner. Jeremy shares his journey managing his brother's career as an artist and how he navigated conflicts with family members. We also dive into Jeremy's foray into the marketing world, specifically social media, after his brother was signed to a label from a famous YouTube artist. The conversa...