In this episode of #MusicMadeMe, TuneCore UK Country Manager Nathan Phillips sits down (virtually, of course) with GRAMMY Award-winning producer, mixer and engineer Dom Morley. Dom has experience working with Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse, Adele and tons of other musical heavyweights. In this conversation, we learn a bit about Dom's background and and he breaks down how he sees mixing versus mastering. Dom Morley: https://www.dommorley.com/
In the latest installment of our Women In Music series, Joncier Rienecker sits down and chats with Tess Taylor, President of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals. NARIP promotes the cultural and economic benefits of music and copyright in the US and abroad, and provides a platform to convey insights and perspectives to improve our business. Tess is creator of NARIP’s Music Supervisor Pitch Sessions which have yielded almost 2,000 music placements for participants and sold ou...
Joncier Rienecker sits down with international success stories DJ Era and Trendsetter Sense for a discussion about making it as a DJ in today's industry, how DJs can act as an A&R and how to approach them, and both guests dish out gems for up-and-coming creatives looking to make their mark. DJ Era: https://www.instagram.com/godjera Trendsetter Sense: https://www.instagram.com/trendsettersense
In the latest installment of our Women In Music series, Joncier Rienecker sits down and chats with entertainment attorney Amy Oraefo of the AOPC boutique law firm. Listen along and find out how Amy went from pursuing a career in dance to a career in entertainment law. Entertainment lawyers are a crucial part of an artist's team. Learn more from Amy as she discusses the importance of split sheets, how artists can advocate for themselves, the importance of hustling and building relationships, the ...
For our last episode of the #MusicMadeMe Podcast, Kevin Cornell sits down with TuneCore CEO Scott Ackerman to discuss all the awesome highlights of 2019. Have a listen and catch up on all the big moves TuneCore made this year, from new store partnerships with TikTok, Tencent and Music Island to publishing administration updates and everything in between. Thanks to all of our listeners who tuned in this year - we're excited to bring more episodes in 2020!
On this episode of #MusicMadeMe, our Entertainment Relations Director Amy Lombardi sits down with Stephen Linn, Nashville-based owner of branding/marketing firm AmpliFLY Entertainment. Stephen takes us through his career starting out as a news anchor, penetrating the tailgating market to working at CMT. Have a listen and learn from a entrepreneur who has been on the cutting edge of how artists can brand themselves and market their music to a wider audience! AmpliFLY Entertainment: http://www.amp...
For this artist spotlight episode of #MusicMadeMe, our Entertainment Relations Manager Joncier Rienecker sits down with Atlanta-based hip hop artist Sy Ari Da Kid. Sy has utilized TuneCore as his distributor for years and isn't afraid to educate his peers on operating in and navigating through the music industry. Joncier and Sy talk about his background and come-up, the state of hip hop today, the importance of networking and much more! Sy Ari Da Kid on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2kgNTTw Sy Ari D...
In the second installment of a two-part episode, Amy Lombardi continues her chat with KUTX/98.9 Austin Program Director Matt Reilly and ATO Records/Red Light Management's National Promotion Director Howard Petruziello to talk about the ins and outs of radio promotion. The trio discuss the goals of promoters, labels and artists when it comes to radio play, what a campaign looks like, what Top 40 means these days, and we get a little bit of insight on Matt and Howard's careers in the industry. Whi...
In the first of a two-part episode, Amy Lombardi sits down with KUTX/98.9 Austin Program Director Matt Reilly and ATO Records/Red Light Management's National Promotion Director Howard Petruziello to talk about the ins and outs of radio promotion. While radio play can feel totally out of reach for a lot of independent artists, there's a lot to learn about the relationship between music/program directors, promoters, and artists themselves. We'll continue the conversation in a Part 2 coming soon!
In the latest installment of our Women In Music series, Joncier chats with ASCAP's Vice President, Latin, Gabriela Gonzalez. Gabriela has been with ASCAP for twenty years, and in this episode she talks about ASCAP's role in the Latin music space, how songwriters can grow through co-writing, navigating the music industry as a woman, and more. ASCAP: https://www.ascap.com/
In part two of this two-part #MusicMadeMe Podcast episdoe, Amy Lombardi continues her conversation with legendary producer and engineer Tim Palmer. Palmer is known for his work with Pearl Jam, Tears For Fears and many others. Tim goes into how he missed his first flight to meet David Bowie, having to learn about Led Zeppelin before working with Robert Plant and other great stories. https://www.facebook.com/timpalmermixer/ https://www.timpalmer.com/ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zjrEutoEj0fL...
In this episode of the #MusicMadeMe Podcast, Amy Lombardi sits down for an intriguing conversation with legendary producer and engineer Tim Palmer. Palmer is known for his work with Pearl Jam, Robert Plant, David Bowie, Tears For Fears and many others. In Part 1 of this conversation, Tim talks about his entrance into engineering and production, his punk roots and more. http://www.facebook.com/timpalmermixer/ http://timpalmer.com/ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zjrEutoEj0fL51uFaWXo1 (A playli...
In the latest installment from our Women In Music series, Joncier sits down with Michele Rhea Caplinger, Sr. Executive Director at The Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter. Michele discusses her early years in music publicity and promotions, the figures in the industry she learned from, her almost twenty years with The Recording Academy and what she's been able to help them accomplish! More about The Recording Academy: https://www.grammy.com/recording-academy
TuneCore's Entertainment Relations team member Nathan Barley Phillips sat down with Ayelle to talk about her creative process, musical career, and what it means to be an independent artist in 2019. Ayelle is a successful example of TuneCore & Believe's UK Aspire program - listen in to hear more about it! Aspire: https://tunecore.co.uk/aspire Ayelle: https://instagram.com/ayellemusic
For this week's episode of the Music Made Me Podcast, we're getting meta! TuneCore's Director of Entertainment Relations sits down to talk with Johnny Goudie, host of the popular "How Did I Get Here" podcast. Johnny tells us about his music career and starting a podcast for musicians. How Did I Get Here: https://howdidigethere.podbean.com/
In this episode, Joncier Rienecker sits down with Rico Brooks (talent manager), Andrea Hamilton (CEO, Theory Communications) and Sean McPherson (talent buyer, Smith's Olde Bar) to talk about the steps that independent artists should be taking to gain more exposure as they develop their careers. Adella Thomas Mgmt: http://adellathomas.com/ Theory Communications: https://theorycomm.com East Atlanta Recording: https://eastatlantarecording.com
For the latest edition in our 'Women in Music' series, Joncier Rienecker from the TuneCore Atlanta office sits down with the globetrotting DJ Princess Cut. Princess Cut talks about her experiences from learning on vinyl and becoming an ambassador while offering tips for new DJs and women working in the industry in general. Learn more about DJ Princess Cut here: http://www.sweetboxjones.com/
Joncier in our Atlanta office pulled together a number of notable personalities from the world of faith, gospel, and inspirational music for a deep dive into their journey through the music industry. Canton Jones, Darlene McCoy, Marquis Boone, and Vaughn Alvarez joined Joncier for an in-depth, lively, and delightful conversation about faith's place in music and in a successful musical career. Learn more about Canton Jones at https://cantonjones.net Darlene McCoy at https://www.iamdarlene.com Mar...
Joncier in our Atlanta office kicked off Women's History Month by sitting down with Gina Miller, the Vice President and General Manager of Urban Inspirational Music at Entertainment One. Gina talked about her role, her wide-ranging journey through the music industry, and gave advice for others who could learn from her experiences. Learn more about Gina Miller work at: http://www.ginamillerpresents.com/ Distribute your music on TuneCore: bit.ly/2NUiXFg
Joncier Rienecker from our Atlanta office broke down the newly-signed Music Modernization Act with the help of Bart Herbison, Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International. They discuss how the Music Modernization Act will benefit independent artists, why it took so long for the music industry to pass it, and what TuneCore artists need to know in order to get the most out of the new legislation. Learn more about Bart Herbison's work with the Nashville Songwriters Asso...
Amy from our Austin office talks with Jean Spivey, executive director of the Old Settler's Music Festival, and Kristyn Ciani, a talent buyer with C3 presents, about how music festivals are put together, what organizers look for when booking talent, and what independent artist can do to get their foot in the door. Learn more about about Jean Spivey's work with Old Seetler's Music Festival here: https://oldsettlersmusicfest.org/ Learn more about C3 Presents here: https://www.c3presents.com/ Check ...
Erin Frankenheimer from our New Orleans office talked to Grammy award-winning Louis Michot of the Lost Bayou Ramblers about how to maintain a successful music career when you don't live in a large metro area. Michot discusses his history with the region, his multiple bands, and his experience living a rural life as a professional musician. Check out the Lost Bayou Ramblers: https://www.lostbayouramblers.com/home Distribute your music with TuneCore: bit.ly/2vlGio6
Making a music video is an exciting decision, but you might not know where to start, who to work with, or how to budget for what can be a very complicated project. TuneCore's Amy Lombardi sat down with Everett Glovier and Brandon Lescure of Sympatico Production Company to discuss how independent artists should plan out a music video, how to save some money in the process, and how to have fun with it. Learn more about Sympatico at: http://sympatico.media/ Check out TuneCore at: bit.ly/2BllJhN
Nathan Barley Phillips in the TuneCore London office speaks with Jamie Osman, a manager with Red Light Management and the founder of Easy Life records, about when artists should look for a manager and what exactly a manager can offer to new and established musicians. Starting as a local promoter in Buckinghamshire in 2005, Jamie Osman was a 16-year-old who just wanted to put on gigs for his mates. By 2008, he was running shows in six venues across the county putting on bands such as You Me At Si...
Amy Lombardi of our Austin office sat down with Brendon Anthony, Director of the Texas Music Office, for a discussion about how community music offices help independent musicians in every part of their career. They discuss the importance of treating your music career like a small business and how local music offices can help expand opportunities and connections. Learn more about Brendon Anthony and his work: Texas Music Office: texasmusicoffice.com Instagram: @texasmusicoffice Twitter: @txmusico...
CONTENT WARNING: substance abuse, self-harm, suicide Nathan Barley Phillips in the TuneCore London office speaks with Sam Parker of Music Support, a registered charity in the UK dedicated to providing support for individuals in the UK music industry suffering from alcoholism, addiction, emotional or mental health issues. They discuss the struggles of dealing with mental illness in a field as chaotic as the music industry, when to put your mental health above your career, and how Music Support is...
Performing live is stressful enough as it is, so you want to make sure you have all of your boxes checked before you pull up to the venue. How do you finance a tour before you start making money from shows? What are some things you need to take care of before you get on the road? Erin and Giovanni Vargas answer these questions and more on this week's Music Made Me. Check out TuneCore at: https://bit.ly/2BllJhN
Joncier chats with Dana Johnson about his creative partnership with wife Avery*Sunshine, what should be on your rider, and how to ask for what you're worth when dealing with booking agents and venues. Check out Avery*Sunshine at: https://bit.ly/2n2Woiw Distribute your music with TuneCore at: https://bit.ly/2vlGio6
Amy speaks with Facebook Account Manager Justin Johnson all about advertising strategy across Facebook and its family of apps, including Instagram. Distribute your music at https://bit.ly/2zX96st Learn more from Facebook at https://bit.ly/Oz4xIA Connect with Justin at https://bit.ly/2Lwnb4G
Stefanie and Alex sit down with Haley Dahl of Sloppy Jane. In this episode, we discuss Haley's songwriting inspirations, making bold moves onstage and curating your live shows to complement those moves, and how to scale from house shows to more established venues. Distribute your music: https://bit.ly/2u994Yz Check out Sloppy Jane at: https://spoti.fi/2KOc6vq
