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The Slapback Indie Show

Rumble Room
The podcast for indie artists who want intentional and sustainable artistic careers in this new music industry. This is a resource for any artist who is building and crafting their indie career. Each episode comes with actionable insight to make your music career matter. New episodes every Wednesday morning. See ya bright and early! - Richard, your host.
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Episodes

welp, this flopped

Why is it that “new years resolutions” hilariously flop? Like the goal post is moving further and further away, or maybe I’m the one that is actually reverting backwards? Well if goals were the sturdy posts of our lives’ productivity, then maybe. Luckily this moving goal post is an illusion (or actually a sh!tty joke). This isn’t an all or nothing scenario - there is actually motivation in the unchecked boxes, uncompleted tasks, and unknown journey forward. @richardatrr www.rumbleroom.co

Dec 31, 20219 min

red flag mindsets

three distinct mindsets that repel creativity and collaboration while inviting toxicity and decay into your everyday life. You're gonna want to avoid these, and the first step is by learning that they are there. ~ the slapback indie show ~ *socials* - @richardatrr // @richardatrr

May 26, 202120 minEp. 29

the indie bundle & offer

bundle everything that you do & provide your unique offer. it's an understatement that everyone has skills unique to themselves, ya? so why standardize what you do? there are best practices to help guide you along the way, but at the end of the day, there is only your practice when it comes to your craft. the importance of sifting through your abilities to front an offer is unmatched when it comes to the music business. ~ the slapback indie show ~ *socials* - @richardatrr // @richardatrr...

May 12, 202114 minEp. 30

systemize it plz

if you feel like you keep chasing your indie tail then chances aren't systemized enough yet. but wtf does that mean? i break down what's important in building a system. it's all about being the best you, dude. ~ the slapback indie show ~ *socials* - @richardatrr // @richardatrr

May 05, 202113 minEp. 29

myths of the indie music industry

does it feel like you are doing everything you are supposed to be doing but ending up in burnout? you're probably living in a false prophecy when it comes to what you know as the truth. we're chatting about some myths of the indie music industry that will propel you out of burnout, and into action. wanna support the show & keep me caffeinated? ☕️ 😎 ~ buymeacoffee ~ www.rumbleroom.co ~ *socials* - @richardatrr // @richardatrr...

Apr 21, 202113 minEp. 28

creative incubation and leveling tf up

a tactical scope on ironing out your creative muscles so you can operate & perform on a drop of a dime. We are talking about how to build systems to maximize your creative start-up setting expectations & benchmarks the honey-hole of inspiration wanna support the show & keep me caffeinated? ☕️ 😎 ~ buy me a coffee ~ www.rumbleroom.co ~ *socials* - @richardatrr // @richardatrr...

Apr 14, 202110 minEp. 27

this is what honest growth looks like

idk what do growing pains feel like? how do you know when you're "going through it"? Meredith has been able to achieve her honest growth through honesty and connection. +1 for the happy & sad crying when you hear her catalog. follow Meredith at @meredithshock wanna support the show & keep me caffeinated? ☕️ 😎 ~ buymeacoffee ~ www.rumbleroom.co ~ *socials* - @richardatrr // @richardatrr...

Apr 07, 202158 minEp. 26

your goals suck w/o this

you & your goals are important. but shapeless goals will be the slow death of your creativity. actionable goals = your creative offer = actually building your indie career (& yes that means getting PAID for YOUR creativity). wanna support the show & keep us caffeinated? ☕️ 😎 ~ buymeacoffee ~ www.rumbleroom.co ~ *socials* - @richardatrr // @richardatrr...

Mar 24, 202114 minEp. 25

lol nobody else is going to figure it out for you

you're a creator for a reason, right? There is some reason why you're reading this right now & trying to figure out if it will help you fit that reason. But that reason alone isn't enough for anyone else to care - you need to give THEM a reason. lemme know if I'm wrong. wanna support the show & keep me caffeinated ? ☕️ 😎 ~ www.rumbleroom.co ~ *socials* - @richardatrr // @richardatrr...

Mar 17, 202116 minEp. 24

never settling (feat. Geena Duffy)

It's about creating a standard for yourself to keep your creativity (& opportunity) on its toes. I talk with Geena Duffy - a self-grown artist that has never not had her eyes on the prize. We chat about achieving goals in small little steps, without taking the foot off the gas. @geenaduffymusic wanna support the show & keep us caffeinated? ☕️ 😎 ~ buymeacoffee ~ www.rumbleroom.co ~ *socials* - @richardatrr // @richardatrr...

Mar 10, 202124 min

negotiate your own path

you can (quite literally) negotiate yourself into your own artist path. In this episode, i talk about using negotiation as a marketing tactic by problem-solving for others and cashing in on your return. wanna support the show & keep us caffeinated? ☕️ 😎 ~ buymeacoffee ~ www.rumbleroom.co ~ *socials* - @richardatrr // @richardatrr...

Mar 03, 202110 min

learn how to break the rules

Understand the best practices and when they have their place and then you can get rock and roll about it. wanna support the show & keep us caffeinated? ☕️ 😎 ~ www.buymeacoffee.com/richardatrr ~ www.rumbleroom.co ~ *socials* - @richardatrr // @richardatrr...

Feb 24, 202112 minEp. 21

minimize to maximize (feat. James from Bandhive)

of all the things you can control - this one is damn important. it's your live show. I know, I know this is early 2021 and things are bleak - but being ready for that first light can be your "make it or break it" moment. I talk with James from Bandhive about future touring & how to blossom your indie career. Go check out James and Bandhive ~ https://www.facebook.com/groups/bandhive/ https://bandhive.rocks/ https://better.band/listen james@bandhive.rocks https://www.instagram.com/bandhive.roc...

Feb 17, 20211 hr 21 min

being memorable (feat. memo71)

All it takes is one spark for your creativity to take off with drive. I talk with Memo71 about what self-discovery looks like as an indie artist, and how only you can choose to be memorable. @Memo71 wanna support the show & keep us caffeinated ? ☕️ 😎 @richardatrr www.rumbleroom.co...

Feb 10, 202156 min

a disciplined exploration (feat. Jōviky)

Knowing yourself is the literal secret to knowing what, why & how to create. I talk with Jōviky (rhymes with Cobra Kai fyi!) about how to expand creatively by a disciplined effort to know yourself. Jōviky IG Jōviky's music Support the caffeine intake on this show here 👀 - buymeacoffee @richardatrr www.rumbleroom.co...

Feb 03, 202140 minEp. 18

find your flock (feat. GLUUM)

Knowing yourself is one thing and knowing your "audience" is another. But how to make them ** smoosh** ? I talk with GLUUM about how he wraps his value with his inspiration to deliver something truly unique. @gluumissad GLUUM.ME @richardatrr www.rumbleroom.co buy me a coffee?...

Jan 27, 202141 minEp. 17

expression & perception (feat. Green Cheak Beak)

How you see the world affects how you create. I chat w/ Green Cheak Beak about how he expresses and perceives through his music. The process is everything. @greencheakbeak on IG Green Cheak Beak on Spotify Want to support the show? how about buymeacoffee? www.rumbleroom.co @richardatrr...

Jan 20, 202120 minEp. 16

handle your own inspiration (feat. Sivad)

What you put into your creations comes from your inspiration and how you act on it. I chat w/ Sivad about what that dance looks like, and how he handles his creativity. www.rumbleroom.co @richardatrr Find out more about Sivad here

Jan 13, 202129 minEp. 15

how to get what you want

yeesh coming in hot with this one. You have probably been told the exact opposite but that's the wrong information, pal. I dive into the process of getting exactly what you want out of your music and career by giving it all away, literally. www.rumbleroom.co @richardatrr

Jan 06, 202111 minEp. 14

thirty-day productivity detox

I know, I know. * new year new me * blah blah. This time of year heightens the want to revitalize yourself, and here's what you need to do, instead of what you think you need to do. Yes, skills and mastery are important - but are more than likely already apart of your "process". Use this new year's fuel to build out automatic systems that let you work ON your craft, instead of for your craft. If you want that * new year new me * then you need to do this, now. www.rumbleroom.co @richardatrr...

Dec 30, 202014 minEp. 13

identify & amplify

*boost your niche audience* if you're not doing this now (at the end of the year) then you're definitely not doing this regularly and you're leaving connection, promotion, and money on the table. build this self-reflection process into your monthly workflow to enhance your message and connect deeper with your niche audience. www.rumbleroom.co @richardatrr...

Dec 23, 202011 min

the false prophecy (feat. Velvet Year)

if you are relying on anyone else but YOU to make your dreams possible then stay asleep. I talk with Seth of The Velvet Year about tackling your aspirations head first - and doing your work before reaping the benefits. @thevelvetyear @richardatrr www.rumbleroom.co

Dec 16, 202038 min

your backstory & why *nobody* cares

Stop bringing attention to your past and reel people into your present. By stating your backstory at every introduction you are letting everyone else dictate your story for you. Yes, your story is important, but it needs to be in real-time so that your fanbase can experience it with you - instead of just reading about it. This change in mindset will give you a return by capturing attention the right way. www.rumbleroom.co @richardatrr...

Dec 09, 202011 min

check ya' three

what are your talents? what are your goals? And what comes second-nature? By acknowledging and using these three guidelines, you can craft your own creative outlet that can operate on what you truly enjoy. The refinement of your craft will be more of an exploration, rather than picking at a painful wound. Any successful music career comes from the culmination of these three topics. Let's talk about them. @richardatrr www.rumbleroom.co...

Dec 02, 202011 min

find your tribe

Pleasing everybody is pleasing nobody. Your art connects to specific traits in specific people. Stop trying to impress the masses and hone in on what's second nature to you. Once you know your listener then you can truly connect with them. This strategy literally grows your fan-base. @richardatrr www.rumbleroom.co

Nov 25, 202011 minEp. 8

surround yourself w/ good people (feat. FFN)

Be true to yourself, your music, and your crew. I sit down with Matheus from FFN about his story and how he is growing by incorporating more people into his musical process. @ffnmusic @richardatrr www.rumbleroom.co

Nov 18, 202033 minEp. 7

lil' pivots

The goal shouldn’t be to JUST “blow up”. Hot air rises quickly and dissipates even faster. Your vitality and longevity as an artist should NOT be based on that. I know it’s kinda blanket statement but this is the deal. Figure out your macro goal, break it down into small actionable steps. Just make sure you the feed the machine @richardatrr www.rumbleroom.co

Nov 11, 202015 minEp. 6

lost in the sauce

Don't be the trend-chaser. There is a hype built up around trendsetting, but at one point are you just chasing a means to an end. Audit your own process AND results to find what makes you, you. @richardatrr www.rumbleroom.co

Nov 04, 202010 minEp. 5

3 artist ecosystem models that can fuel your artist career

Here are three examples of artist ecosystems that work and turn listeners into life-long fans - the patron model, the influencer model, and the community model. Figure out what model works for you and execute vigorously. ~ www.rumbleroom.co ~ *Instagram* - @richardatrr *Twitter* - @richardatrr // Patreon // - @richardatrr...

Oct 28, 202013 minEp. 4

your artist ecosystem and why it's CRUCIAL for success

If your art is your business then you need to think outside of 1v1 interactions with fans. Build an ecosystem around your art, and your brand that helps shape your story. A successful ecosystem will drive listeners towards your music and should allow for engagement with you at any tier. Don't fall into that trap. I warned ya. ~ www.rumbleroom.co ~ *Instagram* - @richardatrr *Twitter* - @richardatrr // Patreon // - @richardatrr...

Oct 21, 202016 minEp. 3
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