Headliner Mindset

Evan Cudworth is a party coach who is redefining what it means to party. After attending over 1,000 raves and festivals and getting lost in the dangerous trap of substances, he now teaches people how to have a healthy relationship with partying and is making a powerful and important impact on party culture and the music community. Follow Evan here: https://partycoach.me/knowfun https://www.instagr...

David Alexander is the founder of ICON Collective, the world's #1 music production school and artist development program that helped launch the careers of NGHTMRE, Slander, Kayzo, Jauz, Sullivan King and countless more. In this episode we go DEEP into talking about the purpose of being an artist, how ICON was created and what their mission is, the challenges we see many artists struggle with...

Dark Heart is a melodic techno producer who used to be a Hollywood talent agent but left his career to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. Today's he getting millions of plays on his music, playing shows around the country and achieving all the goals he set out to do. In this episode we talk about his story of coming to Hollywood, life as a talent, his mindset around success and chasing h...

KSHMR is one of the biggest names in dance music, with numerous Beatport number 1 hits, multiple appearances in DJ Mag’s Top 100, a thriving record label and one of the most successful sample pack companies on Splice. In this episode we talk about his relentless drive and passion for making music, following your heart, what it takes to become a headliner and much more. Follow KSHMR here: https://w...

Deron Delgado is the long-time label manager for Dirtybird Records, one of the house music scene's most notable brands and labels. He has helped countless artists launch their careers and plays a role in almost every aspect of the Dirtybird operation: A&R, marketing, publishing, events and more. In this episode we talk about what it takes to get signed, best practices for submitting demos...

In honor of celebrating the first 6 months of the Headliner Mindset podcast, we turned the tables and invited Fredy Lane to host this special episode and interview our normal host, Nik Cherwink. Nik has had a long career working in the music industry with artists. From doing publicity at Capitol Records, to managing DJs, helping launch The Discovery Project with Insomniac Events, serving as the In...

Amanda Malcolm-Brown is a fellow life coach who works with artists, DJs and people working in the nightlife industry. As a DJ herself she knows the toll that late nights and partying can have on the mind and body and is on a mission to help people create happier, healthier and more balanced lives. In this episode we talk about the dangers of working the dance music industry, tips for taking care o...

Jonny McBee is a producer, musician and the founder and frontman of two “electronicore” bands: The Browning and Death x Destiny. He’s been touring since he was 18 years old and has earned his stripes as a DIY independent artist. He also runs a podcast called Burn This World that interviews artists and industry professionals from the heavy metal scene. In this episode we talk about the blending of...

LUMBERJVCK is an artist and DJ that has been a part of the bass music scene for over 10 years. He has toured the country, played major festivals and released on some of the biggest labels in the industry. But his path hasn’t been a straight line. Bad management contracts, lack of self care and losing passion also detoured him from his artist goals. In this episode we get real and go deep, talking...

Starting off as an intern, Bryan Linares spent 16 years helping build one of the most prominent record labels and brands in the dance music industry, Dim Mak. Working alongside label boss Steve Aoki, he wore almost every hat in this business: running the label, overseeing the events division, growing the merch line, helping with the publishing company and more. In this episode we talk about how he...

Jason Ross is a truly prolific artist, known around the world for his emotionally driven, high energy style of production that blends the worlds of trance and melodic. Getting early support from trance legends Above & Beyond, he was quickly become an internationally sensation, touring the world and collaborating with artists like Seven Lions, Slander and more. In this episode we talk about spi...

SWARM a true independent artist, through and through. From producing and singing on his own tracks, to releasing and distributing his own records, creating hilarious social media skits and even painting his own cover art... this man does it all. In this episode we talk about his battle with eating disorders and mental health, how therapy changed his life and why we should all seek out support, his...

Aaron George has had a long career in the music industry. He grew up as an artist himself, playing in touring bands and learning how to book shows and promote releases from the ground up. After spending time abroad as a creative director and going on to become an artist manager, he know runs ad advertising agency called Good Things Social that works with artists and record labels. In this episode...

KILL SCRIPT is one of the fastest-rising acts in the techno scene. Launching his project less than 3 years ago, he has already played EDC twice, is releasing on labels like Armada, Thrive and Insomniac Records and is selling out shows across the country. In this episode we talked about his history as a musician, finding the inspiration for the project, how to deal with self-doubt, how to stay prod...

Aubrey Wright is a veteran tour managed who has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world including Justin Beiber, Kanye West, Martin Garrix and Swedish House Mafia. He is beloved by many in the music industry for building community, helping people advance their careers and being an outspoken advocated for mental health. In this episode we talk about how his got his start as a tour mana...

Dillon Nathaniel is one of the hottest rising house music DJs and producers . He's been consistently releasing on the biggest labels in the scene, touring all over the world and establishing himself  as a household name. In this episode we talk about what drove him to get serious about his career, how he got support from labels and DJs and his mission to help change the dangerous "bender...

Lil Texas is one of the hottest names in the hard dance music scene. His wild stage antics, hilarious social media content and one-of-a-kind style have helped him create an undeniable brand that's bringing a much needed dose of punk rock energy to the EDM industry. In this episode we talk about how he quit his comfy sales job to go ALL-IN on music, the importance of creating a unique brand, h...

Jason Euler is an artist manager and promoter at one of the largest independent promotion companies in the EDM industry, Relentless Beats. Every year they throw hundreds of shows, from local parties to massive festivals, and book some of the biggest headliners in the wold. In this episode we talk about on what it takes to get booked as a local act, how to throw your own party, the importance of fo...

Bear Grillz has earned himself the title "Papa Dubstep" in the bass music community, playing the role of big brother and mentor for many rising acts. Starting as a promoter throwing his own shows in Southern California, he started managing artists and then eventually became one himself and has been touring consistently for the past 10 years. In this episode we dive deep into his expansiv...

Wyatt Christensen is the founder of DAW Nation, a company that sells sample packs and music production courses taught by established artists such as Au5, Crywolf, Crystal Skies and more. In this episode we talk about the story of how and why DAW Nation was started, how he scaled the company, creative ways to make money as an artist and some of the heavy life challenges that he's faced along h...

A true jack of all trades and creative visionary, pop music powerhouse artist EMM has done it all. From singing, songwriting, recording, producing and playing instruments, to fully funding her own project and building every aspect of her business brick by brick, she has her hands in all of it. In this episode we talk about her early start to becoming an artist, the challenges she's faced in t...

DallasK is a touring DJ and electronic music artist who has collaborated with some of the biggest names in dance music, including Tiesto and Hardwell, while at the same building a successful career for himself as a pop producer. He helped write and produce Fifth Harmony's smash hit "Work From Home" that went 5x platinum in the US and topped radio charts all over the world. In this e...

BIJOU is an artist, producer and DJ who left behind his career as a professional baseball player to chase his passion for music. He is now recognized as one of the pioneers of the G House movement, tours the country regularly and runs one of the most sought after labels in the EDM industry, DND Records. In this episode we talk about how he came up in his local scene as a promoter and the importanc...

yetep is a melodic bass music artist who has hustled hard to climb the ladder of the EDM industry. Building his initial following by putting out mixes on Tumbler and booking his own shows, he's now releasing on some of the biggest labels in dance music and touring all over the country. In this episode, we talk about staying committed during tough times, making music from the heart and our per...

JSTJR is quickly becoming a household name in the dance music industry, playing festivals and shows all over the country, releasing on huge labels and getting support from the biggest artists in the game. In this episode we talk about the importance of being yourself, showing up online consistently, the endless desire for "more", mental health and what it takes to level up and reach that...