True AF Podcast

In Episode 188 of the True AF Podcast, host Eric Fuller interviews event promoter Liv Johnson, who discusses her involvement in various high-profile projects, including the successful SantaCon event, which sold out with 6,000 tickets and featured multiple stages, such as a UFC wrestling ring. Liv also shares details about the upcoming Friendship Cruise from Miami to Belize, which is 90% sold out and will showcase renowned artists like Disclosure and Anderson Paak, along with unique party experiences hosted by the Almost Naked crew on a private island. The conversation further explores Almost Naked's corporate collaborations, upcoming events in La Jolla, and Liv's commitment to rejuvenating the local scene, hinting at exciting developments, including a potential Coachella announcement.

In the True AF Podcast Episode 187, host Eric Fuller interviews musician Joseph Ray, who shares insights about his extensive 23-year journey with the electronic music group Nero and his solo career launched eight years ago. The discussion begins with Ray's musical evolution, highlighting his diverse style that spans house, techno, and progressive house, in contrast to Nero's bass-heavy sound. He notes a significant shift in the EDM audience, which now includes older age groups and has moved towards a more mainstream appeal. Upcoming projects include performances at the Ministry of Sound in London, Ultra Miami, and the Anjunadeep festival in Albania, as well as the potential for a new label and collaborations. Joseph also discusses the challenges of touring and the excitement of completing a solo album, hinting at a possible project with Haitian group Lakou Mizik.

In the True AF Podcast Episode 186, host Eric Fuller conducts an engaging interview with Stephen Galanis, co-founder of Cameo, a platform allowing users to request personalized video messages from a diverse array of 70,000 celebrities. The discussion begins with an introduction to Cameo as the modern equivalent of an autograph, highlighting its reflection of pop culture. Galanis explains the business model, where Cameo takes a 30% commission, and discusses the platform's impressive statistics, including over 8 million transactions and the launch of Cameo for Business. The conversation shifts to Cameo's future, emphasizing its goal to expand internationally and reach 50 million users, as well as enhancing tools for talent to engage their audiences. Additionally, Galanis shares insights into Cameo's long-term strategy, including potential public trading and the development of a 'Cameo TV' concept aimed at amplifying user-generated content. The meeting concludes with action items focused on improving customer engagement and maintaining a strong in-person company culture in Chicago.

In Episode 185 of the True AF Podcast, host Joseph Perla, CEO and founder of Hangout, discusses the innovative social platform designed for music lovers seeking connection and unity through shared listening experiences. Hangout allows users to stream music in virtual spaces, offering a freemium model with subscription options starting at $4.99 per month. Key features include integration with popular playlist services, personalized hangout spaces, and artist-fan interaction options, enhancing user engagement. The platform currently boasts 500,000 users and focuses on growing its business through subscriptions and virtual goods sales without taking a commission on merchandise. Partnerships with major music labels and plans for future features such as concert ticket distribution and location-based hangouts indicate strong growth potential as the platform continues to gain traction in the music industry. Action items from the meeting include releasing detailed subscription plans, launching location-based hangouts, and implementing concert ticket distribution.

In the True AF Podcast Episode 185, host Eric Fuller interviews Eelko van Kooten, founder of Collab House, a platform designed to enhance music sync and licensing rights for independent artists. The discussion begins with Eelko's extensive background in the music industry, including his experience with a record label and his goal of helping artists gain exposure through digital distribution to major platforms like Spotify. They delve into the business model of Collab House, which takes a 25% cut from paid music licenses, allowing artists to set their own pricing while employing advanced technology like Shazam for rights verification. The conversation also explores Eelko's vision for future growth, including expanding their catalog and ongoing collaborations with major labels such as Warner and Sony.