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Jun 11, 2025•56 min
The Music Industry Podcast
The Music Industry Podcast discusses all things relevant to this modern music industry and what artists can be doing to market their music to the masses. Presented by Burstimo’s Maddy and Alex, The Music Industry Podcast delves into all areas from Spotify to live events, merchandise to social media, branding to music promotion.
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How Artists Should Prepare Financially Before They Break | Top Music Industry Accountant Explains
Adam Stanley is a top music industry accountant from SLRV based in London. You can check out more here: https://www.srlv.co.uk/ Membership with the fan pages: https://members.burstimo.com/...
Apr 26, 2025•51 min
How Artists Find Their Purpose | Ultra Records
In this episode, we dive deep into the music industry with Mike Burns from Ultra Music, discussing the critical importance of storytelling, understanding your "why," and navigating today’s crowded market for artist growth. Listeners will learn how to authentically build their brand and the strategies behind successful marketing in music. • Insights on the role of radio and its impact on emerging artists • Importance of storytelling and authentic engagement in music • Strategies for leveraging so...
Jan 28, 2025•48 min
The Route To Success For Electronic Artists | Renowned Label Owner Explains
Anton Partridge, renowned for his role as the former Global Director of Electronic Music at Warner, is now spearheading Good Company Records, bringing a fresh perspective to the electronic music world. Join us as Anton reveals the secrets behind thriving in the electronic music industry without the crutch of social media or chart hits. This episode uncovers the essence of building a global strategy through early collaborations, strategic venue selections, and understanding the nuanced difference...
Nov 26, 2024•56 min
How We Got an Artist From ZERO to 40k Spotify Monthly Listeners In 8 Months
Learn the marketing tips and tricks that we use, to get the fans you deserve. This isn't hypothetical. We tell you all about an artist we grew from nothing to 26k followers on Instagram, 120k followers on TikTok and millions of streams. Isaac's story is a testament to how consistent, engaging content and active interaction with followers can drive organic growth. Tune in for inspiration and actionable advice that could change your artistic journey.
Oct 25, 2024•10 min
What We Look For In An Artist To Make Them Successful as a Music Marketing Company
We take you through everything we look for in an artist knowing that they have something that will allow us to promote their music and take their career to the next level.
Jun 25, 2024•16 min
What to realistically expect from a debut release
What if your debut music release could exceed all your expectations? Join us as we uncover the secrets to navigating the music industry's complex landscape with strategies that transform dreams into reality. We guarantee insights into achieving commendable streaming numbers while demystifying the elusive world of playlist placements. Forget the myths about New Music Friday; our focus shifts to the power of genre-specific playlists and the crucial role of specialized distributors like CD Baby, Tu...
Jun 19, 2024•15 min
Common Personality Traits That Stop Artists From Breaking
What if the key to your success as an artist is not perfection, but authenticity? Join us as we uncover the essential personality traits that could be sabotaging your musical journey. Discover how being unapologetically yourself can attract a devoted fan base and industry allies. We challenge the myth of overnight success, emphasizing the power of gradual improvement and the importance of staying open to new platforms like TikTok to amplify your reach in today's fast-evolving music landscape. Ex...
Feb 27, 2024•26 min
Music Promotion Tips You Need To Do AS SOON As You Release A Song
What really makes a successful release? We cover every single aspect of a successful release giving artists a checklist to know how to promote their music and continuously grow as an artist. The link as promised: https://burstimo.com/spotify-promotion/...
Feb 15, 2024•20 min
The Journey to 300 Million Streams | Claudia Piazza
A podcast we recorded two years ago led to a major label signing, a charting song and collaborations with the likes of Chainsmokers and Megan Trainor. From working in Asda to global pop star overnight, Mae Stephens' journey has been fascinating to watch. Now, we get to hear all about it from Mae's manager Claudia Piazza. We sat down with Claudia to discuss how our podcast led to them working together, she takes us through Mae's journey on TikTok, touring and collaborating and provides tips on ho...
Jan 21, 2024•38 min
Strategies for Success on SoundCloud | SoundCloud A&R Explains
Embark on an audio odyssey with Hope Hale, ANR manager at SoundCloud, as she unwraps the layers of this artist-centric platform. Transforming the music industry landscape, SoundCloud has emerged as the go-to ecosystem for artists to engage directly with their fanbase. With Hope's expertise, we delve into how the integration of the Repost distribution network and the platform's pivot towards social connectivity are revolutionizing the way musicians share their sound. Our conversation uncovers how...
Dec 21, 2023•37 min
From Lawyers to Publicists: 5 Team Members Every Artist Needs
Ever wondered what it takes to build a successful music career? In this engaging episode where we unpack the importance of team building in the music industry. We take a deep look at five crucial members you need in your team - the lawyer, manager, booking agent, publicist, and the social media manager. Listen in to learn from our insightful discussion with Sheridan's, a top UK entertainment law firm, and find out how a lawyer can do more than just offer legal advice. They can be your key to unl...
Dec 17, 2023•13 min
The Art of Music Supervision in the Gaming Industry by Sergio Pimentel
Ever wonder how the mesmerizing tunes in your favorite video games come to be? With 24 years of experience in music supervision, our guest Sergio Pimentel is here to quench your curiosity. From his work at PlayStation and Activision Blizzard on beloved games such as SingStar and Guitar Hero, to his journey of setting up Synchronicity Music, Sergio's insights will take you on a fascinating expedition into the industry. He also reveals the behind-the-scenes of his experiences at Big Sync Music and...
Dec 14, 2023•46 min
How Artists Overcome Lack of Motivation | 2 Different Perspectives
Want to understand the mysterious forces that fuel your motivation? Maddy and I, harness our contrasting work mentalities – her strategic, date-organized style and my ideas-driven approach – to dissect the multifaceted beast that is motivation. Together, exploring how stress and fear of failure taint our motivation. We uncover surprising truths about how fear can warp our decision-making process and how the allure of financial success can sometimes be a motivation killer. But fear not, we also j...
Oct 21, 2023•42 min
What Artists Should do if They Hate Social Media
Just because you hate social media doesn't mean your career is doomed. Here's what an artists can do to navigate social media. The membership: https://www.members.burstimo.co/
Oct 16, 2023•21 min
Unlocking Long-Term Success in the Music Industry: Insights and Strategies for Independent Artists
Does success in the music industry seem elusive to you? Brace yourself for in-depth insights on how to create viral hits and sustain a long-term triumph in the music industry. This episode is a profound exploration of the challenges that independent artists face in reaching the right audience and leveraging platforms like TikTok. We uncover the secret that follower counts don't always translate to streams on other digital platforms. We assert that building a loyal fan base and consistently creat...
Aug 25, 2023•53 min
Should An Emerging Artist Ever Change Their Genre?
Artists often wonder if they should experiment or try different genres to attract a new audience or to engage the fans they already have. In this episode we answer this question.
May 12, 2023•4 min
The Best Approach to Instagram for Artists
The best approach for an Artist to grow their Instagram followers is to do what David Beckham does. TikTok girl: https://www.tiktok.com/@brynn.marketing...
Apr 29, 2023•27 min
How to Go Viral on TikTok, What to Post on Instagram & Debut Releases | Music Industry Meeting
Discussing the intricacies of going viral on TikTok as well as building your brand as an artist. We've taken questions from our membership to help artists grow and receive expert advice and resources. https://members.burstimo.co/membership
Nov 21, 2022•38 min
Where Fans Discover New Artists Now
Are you a musician struggling to put out content and engage a fan base? In this podcast, Maddy and Alex sit down with Burstimo Account Manager Sinead, who delves into the world of social media and how each platform can be beneficial for musicians. TikTok, YouTube and Instagram can be used effectively to promote music but only if done correctly, so in this video we discuss what 'correctly' is and how a musician of any size can promote their music for free on these platforms. Become a member: http...
Nov 11, 2022•33 min
How I Achieved 2.5 Million Monthly Listeners
How did a TikTok artist gain 1.9 million followers and 2.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify in just 2 years? Burstimo are joined by Chloe Adams who explains us how she grew her following on Facebook, YouTube and eventually TikTok. She gives her all her best TikTok tips, which any artist in any genre can take advantage of. Completely independently, Chloe Adams has built a name for herself in the music industry, securing over 30 million streams on her viral hit 'Dirty Thoughts'. Follow Chloe: ...
Nov 02, 2022•32 min
The Best Approach to Spotify in 2022 | Music Industry Meeting
Struggling to get more streams? Can't get on an editorial playlists? In this music industry meeting, we answer our member's questions all about Spotify. We discuss how artists can be taking advantage of the platform, getting on Spotify editorial playlists and get more streams. Become a member - https://www.members.burstimo.co/membership
Oct 24, 2022•27 min
5 Things You Need Before Your Next Release
Alex and Maddy run through everything an artist needs to do to prepare for their next release in order for it to be successful.
Sep 13, 2022•42 min
TikTok Explain How Artists Can Break On Their Platform
TikTok join us on the podcast to explain how artists can use certain types of content to break on their platform and sustainably grow their career.
Aug 11, 2022•37 min
Have a Successful Career In The Music Industry | Burstimo Story So Far
This episode is the story of Burstimo, starting a company in the Music Industry with zero reputation and with a budget of $10 per month. We cover what we have learned and advice we would give ourselves if we were to start again from scratch.
Jul 19, 2022•46 min
How To Break An Artist From Scratch | The Music Industry Podcast
In this episode Alex and Maddy combine all of their accumulated knowledge from all podcasts, guests and industry behind the scenes to reveal everything that is needed in each aspect of an artist's career in order to break them.
Mar 30, 2022•55 min
How A&Rs Find a Hit Song | Claudia Piazza - A&R at Phrased Differently
Ever wondered how A&Rs spot hit songs and the songwriters behind them? We sat down with Claudia Piazza from Phased Differently, best known for her work with Little Mix, Doja Cat, Kygo and Calvin Harris. She explained to us how she, an A&R, discovers artists, musicians and songwriters and pairs them with the right team to make a hit song. From getting an A&R to notice you to writing a song that’ll be heard by millions, Claudia explains all.
Jul 22, 2021•43 min
Trends Major Labels Follow for Artist Growth | Warner Music
Ever wondered how the major labels jump on to the latest music marketing trends? We had a chat with Anya Du Sauzay from Warner Music who explained to us how record labels promote their music using the latest industry trends. In the episode Anya explains what is trending right now and how artists are harnessing their fan base in order to create super fans allowing them to grow with each release.
Jun 27, 2021•40 min
How Record Labels Grow Fanbases | AWAL
Growth in streams, following and fans is often what you see for a major label artist but how are they doing it? We’re joined by Lisa Young In, Audience Development Manager at AWAL, who explains how they not only market their artists to a new audience but run fan activation campaigns to ensure word of mouth marketing organically happens.
Jun 11, 2021•25 min
Build Your Music Brand in Under 10 Minutes
Without a strong artist brand, how do you expect people to remember you? Besides creating quality music, building your artist image should be your top priority when it comes to marketing yourself. In this bite-size podcast, we've compiled our top tips and advice from industry professionals, including major labels, playlist curators and musicians, who discuss how you can effectively build your brand through the use of artist visuals, brand authenticity and crafting your story. Guests (in order of...
Feb 01, 2021•10 min
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