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Podcasts
How Merch Companies Help Artists Thrive
This week, Ari is joined by Tersha Willis, CEO of terrible* group, to discuss the role of merch in an artist’s income model.
Podcasts
Michael Seyer is All Vibes Running a DIY Music Career
This week, Ari is joined by indie artist Michael Seyer to talk DIY success, his new album Boylife, and launching his own label, Seyerland.
Management
This “Artist Manager” on LinkedIn Doesn’t Have a Clue
This so-called industry insight on LinkedIn isn’t just wrong — it’s harmful to artists.
Podcasts
Transviolet on Surprise China Fame, Softcore Millennial Cringe and Touring in an RV
This week, Ari is joined by Sarah McTaggart from the band Transviolet to talk about how they’ve gained traction after leaving a major label.
Podcasts
Selling out Clubs With Very Few Followers? This DIY Band Is Making It Happen.
This week, Ari is joined by the band DOUBLECAMP to discuss how they built such a successful independent career.
Podcasts
R&B Artist Jaylon Ashaun on World Building and the Hustle
Ari sits down with LA-based artist, Jaylon Ashaun, to discuss building a superfan community online, and how to capitalize on viral success.
Podcasts
From Backyards to Coachella, How The Red Pears Built it The Old Fashioned Way
This week, Ari is joined by Henry Vargas and Jose Corona of the band “The Red Pears,” an indie band who has seen recent success particularly in the live performance scene, coming hot off the heels of their Coachella performance.
Podcasts
Indie Band Played 50 States on $50 and Grossed $80K
This week on the New Music Business, the 4-piece Georgia band Walden breaks down their fully independent and successful Where’s Walden Tour that grossed $80k and carried them across the entire U.S. with only a $50 budget.
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How Major Label A&R Has Evolved and How Hit Songs Are Written
This week, Ari is joined by legendary A&R executive Pete Ganbarg to discuss artist development, hit songs, publishing, and AI.