#322: Breaking Into Your Local Music Scene
Whether you’re new to music, new to town, or finally getting back out there after a break, it can be really beneficial to make solid connections in your own hometown before you try to conquer…
#080: Howard Massey – Behind the Glass
Howard Massey is a recording engineer and producer turned writer and author. Â He authored the books Behind the Glass Volume 1 & 2 that chronicles the many hours he spent talking to music producers from…
#079: Roundtable – See ya 09! Hello 2010!
iTunes and Lala tie the knot and tech blogs are a buzz with the news. What does this mean for the future of digital music? Are we moving into the cloud? Also, 2009’s top ten…
#078: Ryan States – Remote collaboration
As we head into the next decade armed with faster internet connections and more bandwidth, it’s exciting to see the innovative ways artists are starting to collaborate with each other. Entire albums are now being…
#077: Roundtable – Controversy Abounds
Apple and Lala sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! Twitter use wanes. Spotify payouts come under fire. The Podcasters discuss their own musical projects and recap last weeks interview with Corey Smith. Plus a slew of exciting calls addressing the usefulness of Twitter, Bolton’s on-air name (The Bolt!?) and more!
#076: Corey Smith – The grass roots approach to success
Corey Smith made headlines when his independent music career slowly grew into a multi-million dollar business, selling out large venues normally reserved for those with chart topping hits. No, it was not some sort of…
#075: The Holidays are here – Make YOUR Music a Holiday Hit!
We’ve been making our list and checking it twice! Â Let the CD Baby Podcasters fill your stockings with indie tips and tricks. Â In this episode, Kevin, Chris and Bolton discuss the impending holiday season, and…
#074: Roundtable – Bundle Up!
Weezer bundles up with Snuggies. And the Podcasters revisit last weeks interview with Josh Rosenthal, and discuss how targeting the right market can be just the thing to move your music career forward.
#073: Josh Rosenthal – 1,000 fans one city at a time
Josh Rosenthal is a singer-songwriter living in Salt Lake City, Utah. Instead of making those long, costly treks to larger, more established music markets like LA, NYC, and Nashville, Josh spent his time cultivating a…
#072: Roundtable – Google Your Tunes
In an unexpected move, Robert changes his on-air name to Bolton. Google throws its hat into the music game. MySpace offers stats for their artist profile pages. Is iTunes LP a real option for indie artists? These questions and topics addressed, plus the Podcasters take on your calls as we dive into the ever changing landscape of indie music online.
#071: Allison Weiss – The Kickstarter effect
Allison Weiss is a true DIY artist eager to get her music career moving forward, but being a college student makes touring and getting beyond her local scene a challenge. Â To keep the dialogue going…
#070: Works Progress Administration – Life after the machine
The guys from Works Progress Administration definitely have plenty of label experience under their belt from all their past projects (Toad the Wet Sprocket, Nickel Creek, Lyle Lovette). With WPA’s debut album, they find themselves…
#069: Roundtable – Where have all the A&R guys gone?
Kevin and Chris are joined by Portland’s music media guru Ryan Wines to discuss ways in which artists are controlling their own musical destinies. In this episode the podcasters debate: Is the future of music…
#068: Celldweller – Building your own brand
Klayton is an artist, producer, songwriter, plus more!  In true DIY style, he turned his musical passions into a full time career. After being burned by the old school music business, he set out on…
#067: Roundtable – Social Media, Music and You
iTunes, Twitter and Facebook updates in the news. Kevin and Robert bring everyone up to speed on their recent musical endeavors as summer draws to a close. Your questions and comments lead us into discussions…
#066: Roundtable – We’re Back
After a brief summer hiatus, the podcasters are back with lots of indie tricks and tips for the working musician. In the news: whispers of a deal between Apple and record labels, code name: cocktail. …
#065: Matthew Ebel – Stream your concerts to the world!
Getting out on the road to build an audience is a constant struggle for the average indie artist. Limitations on time, money, and resources are all huge hurdles to overcome. But what if you could…
#064 Roundtable – Twitter Vs. Music Journalism
This week’s episode focuses on a video by Rolling Stone music critic Christopher R. Weingarten
#063: Bruce Houghton – Blogging the future of music
Bruce Houghton (Founder of Skyline Music) is a long time industry veteran who has been booking music talent of all shapes and sizes for over 20 years. Â As the shift in the music industry became…
#062: Roundtable – Popstars and Power Outage
Pandora adds a paid subscription option with perks. Walmart gets rid of its DRM’d songs. Emusic moves beyond the indie market and stirs controversy. File-sharing is now a part of the Twitter-verse. The podcasters revisit…
#061: David Gray – Anatomy of a Music Career
You’ve probably seen some of the music reality shows they produce like, “America’s Got Talent, X Factor, and American Idol.” After the show is over, it’s David’s job to continue the artist’s development and help them create their albums.
#060: Roundtable – Throw your Fans A Party!
Paste magazine launches their “save Paste” campaign in order to preserve one of the top selling music magazines in the country. Webcaster’s rights are debated in the White House. Twitter gets bigger and BIGGER. The…
#059: Nancy Baym – Online Fandom
Artists and musicians spend a lot of time communicating with their fan community, whether it be social networks, email, or just the music itself. With so much thought and energy going into fan communication, it…
#058: Roundtable – On the Road with Chris Robley
In the News: Mainstream radio is still a racket. Also, when is the best time of day to Twitter? For our main topic of discussion, our own Chris Robley uses Haiku to woo his audiences…
#057: Matt Malley – Life as a Counting Crow
Whether you’re slugging it out in small clubs, or selling millions of albums, there are consistent themes that run through every artist’s experience. Matt Malley, former bass player for the band the Counting Crows, has…
#056: Roundtable – A Music Career Without Touring?
iTunes introduces variable pricing. Facebook stays on top. The podcasters recap our last episode, where David Nevue demonstrated that it’s entirely possible to make a living without the constant touring and gigging that most musicians…