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Get expert advice and insights from music industry leaders with the INDIE WEEKLY PODCAST.

Hear the best conversations from the INDIE WEEKLY webinars (every TUES at 4pm ET) as well as the INDIE WEEK, indie101, Music Pro Summit, and SCREENxSCREEN music and tech conferences.
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In this episode, get expert tips on Managing your money to achieve long-term sustainability as an artist. Get the information you need to achieve financial success from Jae Gold (Gold Music Consultants), who is retired from his practice as Canada’s leading accountant in the music/entertainment/cultural industries. These days, he does artist business/tour management and consulting.  speaker: Jae Gold (Gold Music Consultants)  hosted by: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)  Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer. 
Artists cannot solely focus on their music without understanding the business side of the industry. Today's artists must make many business decisions and handle a variety of business tasks themselves. From the 2023 indie101 music conference (online), 4 expert panelists discuss why understanding the music industry is crucial for artists to take control of their careers and make informed decisions.  speakers: Bruce Houghton (Hypebot / Bandsintown) Andrew Stess (StessCo Consulting Group) Tina Wroblewski (Small World Music) Rob Schwartz (WHO?MAG Multimedia) hosted by: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)  Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.  
On today’s episode, two titans of Canadian radio — Alan Cross and John Parikhal — dig into the present and future health of the radio industry. Despite not getting the attention that streaming and other mediums do these days, radio remains hugely important to the music industry and is still very influential in getting new music discovered and popularized.  This conversation was held live during the 2022 Music Pro Summit music conference (online).  speaker: John Parikhal (Joint Communications Corporation)  hosted by Alan Cross (Brain Dead Dog Productions / Corus Entertainment)  Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer. 
EP 48: Booking Shows 101

EP 48: Booking Shows 101

2023-06-2201:03:56

Booking your own tour as an artist requires a lot of time, energy, and creativity. But with the right approach, it can also be very successful and rewarding. Hear everything you need to know to book a successful tour on your own terms as a DIY musician.  speaker: Nicole Rochefort (AIM Artists in Motion)  hosted by Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)  Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer. 
Need to finance your music project? On this episode, discover practical strategies and insights on DIY financing. Learn how to secure funding through grants, sponsors, and online streaming platforms, including insights on how to build a loyal fan base to support your music career. Whether you're an independent musician or a music entrepreneur, this conversation from the indie101 music conference (online) is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to succeed in the ever-evolving music industry.  speakers: Brian Buchanan (Enter The Haggis) Julian Taylor (Julian Taylor Group / solo) Adam Ezra (Adam Ezra Group)  hosted by Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)  Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer. 
Three accomplished music PR professionals share effective strategies you can use RIGHT NOW to build a strong online presence, connect with your audience, and market your music.  speakers: Eric Alper (Eric Alper Public Relations) Devi Ekanand (Coalition Music) Sara Franczyk (ZYK Marketing)  hosted by Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)  Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
On this episode, 3 chart-topping songwriters share their creative and strategic advice for crafting hit songs. speakers: Simon Wilcox (Blink-182, Carly Rae Jepsen, Selena Gomez) Hill Kourkoutis (Aysanabee, SATE, Royal Wood) John-Angus MacDonald (The Trews)  hosted by Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)   Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
Music lawyer Matt Gorman (Cox & Palmer) explains everything you need to know about collecting producer royalties.  In easy-to-understand terms, he helps artists understand common jargon, processes, and legal considerations.   speaker: Matthew Gorman (Cox & Palmer) host: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby) Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
Discover how Canadian Idol winner Theo Tams revitalized his music career by embracing streaming and TikTok. He shares his hard-earned lessons on sustainable success as an artist, including his battle to get sober and connecting with fans. speaker:Theo Tams (artist) host: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby) Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
Discover how TikTok is transforming the music industry, driving trends, launching careers, and impacting charts. Gain valuable insights on maximizing the platform's potential, including real-life examples of how it has helped artists achieve success. speakers:Cassie Petrey (Co-Founder/CEO, Crowd Surf)Robyn Ottolini (artist) moderator:Chris Robley (CD Baby)   Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
Find out how to use better processes and systems to simplify tasks and achieve your music career and business goals. The guest for this week’s episode is Marquis Murray, founder of Ditto and a leading consultant for organizations that need clarity around the work done inside their companies. Find out how Marquis’ expertise can be applied to the daily work of musicians and music industry professionals. guest Marquis Murray (Ditto) host  Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)   Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
In this INDIE WEEKLY Podcast episode, we dive into the challenge of the juggling many different careers tasks as a music artist. If you're a musician trying to balance 100 different priorities and items on your to-do list, this is an episode you won't want to miss! guests:Andrea England (CMRRA)Justine Giles (artist) hosted by:Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby) Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
This episode is all about crafting a sustainable and rewarding career as a music artist! The guests are artist managers Steve Kenny and Teresa Nelson of Traverse Music Management, who share their best insights into how artists can build sustainable, long-term careers that match their personal goals and vision. speakers:Steve Kenny (Traverse Music Management)Teresa Nelson (Traverse Music Management) hosted by:Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby) Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
From indie101 2021, get must-hear advice for songwriters who strive to make a career out of their craft. From networking and collaboration to understanding the business side of the music industry, this conversation covers the essential tips and strategies that every songwriter needs to know. moderator Linda Moroziuk (songwriter / Seneca College) speakers Rob Wells (multi-platinum producer and songwriter) Andrea England (founder, Four Chords & the Truth) Thank you to our sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
Taylor Swift is the most globe-dominating music artist of the last 15 years. On this episode, we bring you Swift’s former manager and the man who helped shape the early years of her incredible career, Rick Barker. This conversation is from the indie101 music conference (online) in 2021. Rick shares stories from his years with Taylor Swift, and must-know insights and advice for today’s artists. Thank you to our sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
Raine Maida has one of the most recognizable voices in the history of Canadian rock music. His band, Our Lady Peace, have ruled rock radio in their homeland for over 20 years. But less known is Raine’s pioneering work in tech. He is a pioneering music tech entrepreneur who uses web3 to facilitate a greater connection between fans and artists. His latest ground-breaking project is Drrops, an innovative app that allows concert-goers to interact directly with artists and collect one-of-a-kind digital collectibles. This follows the early success of Maida's other artist-focused web3 company, the NFT platform S!NG. So don’t miss this fascinating conversation from the 2023 SCREENxSCREEN music and tech conference. Thank you to our sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
Get Get expert marketing and PR advice tailored for musicians from Sarah Lutz, owner of Looters PR (Danko Jones, Third Eye Blind, Palaye Royale). Sarah provides valuable insights on how musicians can effectively promote their music, build a strong brand, and connect with media and fans. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, this episode is packed with practical tips and strategies to help you grow your fan base and achieve success in the music industry. Thank you to our sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA and SOCAN Foundation.
Find out what a successful album release strategy looks like and the common mistakes to avoid. Because why release a song or album if no one hears it? A well-planned release strategy is vital to the success of any music release. Joining host Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby) is Jake Myhal, the marketing and label manager at Dine Alone Records (City & Colour, The Lumineers, etc.). Thank you to our sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA and SOCAN Foundation.
Michael Alago tells his incredible story as a gay Puerto Rican kid who grew up to be one of music's most legendary A&R men. He's the guy who discovered Metallica and went on to work with the Misfits, Cyndi Lauper, Nina Simone and John Lydon. Michael Alago was interviewed by Martin Atkins live at last year's indie101 music conference (online). Thank you to our sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA and SOCAN Foundation.
From SCREENxSCREEN 2023 comes insightful session on how music A&R departments have adapted in the era of livestreaming and TikTok dominance. With the music industry being hit hard by the pandemic, A&R departments have had to think outside the box and come up with new ways to discover, sign, and promote new talent. Find out this means for you. speakers:Caitlin Veitch(Six Shooter Records) Dhruv SK (Snakes x Ladders) Andy Hawke (Anthem Entertainment) Thank you to our sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA and SOCAN Foundation.
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