2 Shots Music Pod

We talk about recording timelines and releasing music techniques. Timing is so important when you are planning out your year in music. Michael was without heat in -12F temps. (He’s fine) Some more TikTok Talk. Michael has a conspiracy theory about which actually checks out. Trevor Noah is back hosting the Grammys! Hey check out this EP of his pod:    • If I Ruled the World: The One Where E...   Hilarious. In Turn You On: We want you to go blow up ‪@benrector‬ as we break down what makes his new dad/yacht rock cut “I Got It Bad For You” such a feel-good, great tune. listen here:    • I Got It Bad For You   Turning you on to an older song by ‪@ConcreteBlondeVEVO‬ "Tomorrow Wendy" changed lives and bridged the gap between alt rock and goth. check it here:    • Tomorrow, Wendy - Concrete Blonde (HQ...   Sync of the Week: Stu is watching Cross on Prime Michael is watching Brave New World on the ‘Cock January 30th FireAidLA is happening. https://fireaidla.org/ Also, and I cannot stress this enough, fuck all Nazis! Thank you. 🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com has all the goodies: every episode, downloads, ask a question, get some merch, signup for email, and more. ►Subscribe to 2ShotsMusicPod: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryo6WE... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: / @2shotsmusicpod ►Follow 2 Shots and a Royalty Check: Instagram:   / 2shotsmusic.  . TikTok:   / 2shotsmusicpod   Twitter:   / 2shotsmusicpod   Facebook:   / 2shotsmusicpod   Get at Stu: https://stumillermusic.com#2shotsmusicpod #musicpodcast #podcast TIMESTAMPS 01:00 - Banter and Bitching 02:01 - Intro 04:43 - Whatcha Been Up To? 17:32 - Music Biz Bites 28:05 - Turn You On 38:11 - Sync of the Week 48:08 - Last Call 49:52 - Dismount

First off: Our thoughts, prayers, and all the good juju is going out to everyone affected by the Eaton and Palisades LA Wildfires. We love you Altadena, Pasadena, Palisades, Malibu and more. If you have the means to help, please do.  LAFD gear (All profits going to LAFD foundation and the Red Cross) : https://www.ramsfanshop.com/los-angeles-rams-support-la/t-14487093+c-4572655980+z-97-2406717673?ab Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ MusiCares: https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief Guitar Center: https://guitarcenterfoundation.org/fires/ World Central Kitchen: https://donate.wck.org/give/654000/ The boys try to get some zen. We’re talking Grammar!! Lawyers, Guns, USPS, ChatGPT and we love the teachers.  A little discussion about the difference between covering songs correctly, perfectly, or right for how people hear them.. TikTok is still running as of today, but it might not be. Need to download all of your TikToks: use this excellent Chrome extension for mass downloads: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mass-tiktok-video-downloa/oaceepljpkcbcgccnmlepeofkhplkbih We discuss some additions to the upcoming Presidential Inauguration with some insights as to why.   We Turn You On to some music by Sports Team - “Bang, Bang Bang” https://youtu.be/1C-FaVziZEs?si=n-NZiWF-__R4_Mlm And we throw you back to the classic cut “Overkill” by Men at Work / Colin Hay  https://youtu.be/RY7S6EgSlCI?si=KT2C0DJYVkQ2SiTM Sync of the Week: Stu is watching Only Murders in the Building on Hulu https://youtu.be/24WwRRcMvys?si=ApyXh_qmJGabEUPs Michael is watching Landman on Paramount +  https://youtu.be/LQor5ku23xg?si=kWS5CyhkItY4tX6z https://supportlafd.org/ 🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com has all the goodies: every episode, downloads, ask a question, get some merch, signup for email, and more.  ►Subscribe to 2ShotsMusicPod: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryo6WE... Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube:    / @2shotsmusicpod    ►Follow 2 Shots and a Royalty Check: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ShotsMusic... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ShotsMusicPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ShotsMusicPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ShotsmusicPod Get at Stu: https://stumillermusic.com   #2shotsmusicpod #musicpodcast #podcast  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Banter and Bitching 04:00 - Intro 04:36 - Whatcha Been Up To? 18:15 - Music Biz Bites 28:52 - Turn You On 40:34 - Sync of the Week 49:15 - Last Call 50:38 - Dismount

First off: Our thoughts, prayers, and all the good juju is going out to everyone affected by the Eaton and Palisades LA Wildfires. We love you Altadena, Pasadena, Palisades, Malibu and more. If you have the means to help, please do.  LAFD gear (All profits going to LAFD foundation and the Red Cross) : https://www.ramsfanshop.com/los-angeles-rams-support-la/t-14487093+c-4572655980+z-97-2406717673?ab Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ MusiCares: https://donor.musicares.org/page/lafirerelief Guitar Center: https://guitarcenterfoundation.org/fires/ World Central Kitchen: https://donate.wck.org/give/654000/ The boys try to get some zen. We’re talking Grammar!! Lawyers, Guns, USPS, ChatGPT and we love the teachers.  A little discussion about the difference between covering songs correctly, perfectly, or right for how people hear them.. TikTok is still running as of today, but it might not be. Need to download all of your TikToks: use this excellent Chrome extension for mass downloads: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mass-tiktok-video-downloa/oaceepljpkcbcgccnmlepeofkhplkbih We discuss some additions to the upcoming Presidential Inauguration with some insights as to why.   We Turn You On to some music by Sports Team - “Bang, Bang Bang” https://youtu.be/3ihDujRSUQM?si=BFkJ6Knxtms2hIrN And we throw you back to the classic cut “Overkill” by Men at Work / Colin Hay  https://youtu.be/RY7S6EgSlCI?si=KT2C0DJYVkQ2SiTM Sync of the Week: Stu is watching Only Murders in the Building on Hulu https://youtu.be/24WwRRcMvys?si=ApyXh_qmJGabEUPs Michael is watching Landman on Paramount +  https://youtu.be/LQor5ku23xg?si=kWS5CyhkItY4tX6z https://supportlafd.org/ 🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com has all the goodies: every episode, downloads, ask a question, get some merch, signup for email, and more.  ►Subscribe to 2ShotsMusicPod: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryo6WE... Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube:    / @2shotsmusicpod    ►Follow 2 Shots and a Royalty Check: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ShotsMusic... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ShotsMusicPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ShotsMusicPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ShotsmusicPod Get at Stu: https://stumillermusic.com   #2shotsmusicpod #musicpodcast #podcast  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Banter and Bitching 04:00 - Intro 04:36 - Whatcha Been Up To? 18:15 - Music Biz Bites 28:52 - Turn You On 40:34 - Sync of the Week 49:15 - Last Call 50:38 - Dismount

Stu breaks down a scam affecting independent musicians and creatives you should watch out. Do you think Katniss was punching down with Peeta? Michael has thoughts. We Turn You On to a new song called "Too Far" from a cool band out of Atlanta called Improvement Movement Michael throws you back to '91 with a song from Lenny Kravitz - lots of vodka and Slash. Sync of the Week: Stu is watching Silo on Apple Tv Michael is watching Missing You on Netflix Also shout out to Small Time Giants from Greenland. Join Judge Roughneck Support the David Dinsmore Celebration at the Oriental this Saturday January 11th Tix: ⁠https://www.theorientaltheater.com/event/441449/Celebrate-the-Life-of-David-Dinsmore⁠

Stu breaks down a scam affecting independent musicians and creatives you should watch out. Do you think Katniss was punching down with Peeta? Michael has thoughts. We Turn You On to a new song called "Too Far" from a cool band out of Atlanta called Improvement Movement Michael throws you back to '91 with a song from Lenny Kravitz - lots of vodka and Slash. Sync of the Week: Stu is watching Silo on Apple Tv Michael is watching Missing You on Netflix Also shout out to Small Time Giants from Greenland. Join Judge Roughneck Support the David Dinsmore Celebration at the Oriental this Saturday January 11th Tix: https://www.theorientaltheater.com/event/441449/Celebrate-the-Life-of-David-Dinsmore

Happy Christmashanukwanzikalupe!  In this special episode, we just laugh a lot and you will too.  Some cool Christmas and holiday music for you.  Also, our #Whamageddon stories In Turn You On:  Christmas songs that don’t suck!  Sync of the Week: Stu’s is from Eight Crazy Nights Michael’s is from Christmas Vacation We hope your holiday season was fantastic, and we will see in the New Year.  Cheers! 🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com has all the goodies: every episode, downloads, ask a question, get some merch, signup for email, and more.  ►Subscribe to 2ShotsMusicPod: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryo6WE... Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube:    / @2shotsmusicpod    ►Follow 2 Shots and a Royalty Check: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ShotsMusic... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ShotsMusicPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ShotsMusicPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ShotsmusicPod Get at Stu: https://stumillermusic.com   #2shotsmusicpod #musicpodcast #podcast  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Ugly Sweaters 03:04 - Intro 04:54 - Turn You On XMAS edition 13:25 - Sync of the Week XMAS edition 20:57 - Last Call 26:16 - Dismount

Happy Christmashanukwanzikalupe!  In this special episode, we just laugh a lot and you will too.  Some cool Christmas and holiday music for you.  Also, our #Whamageddon stories In Turn You On:  Christmas songs that don’t suck!  Sync of the Week: Stu’s is from Eight Crazy Nights Michael’s is from Christmas Vacation We hope your holiday season was fantastic, and we will see in the New Year.  Cheers! 🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com has all the goodies: every episode, downloads, ask a question, get some merch, signup for email, and more.  ►Subscribe to 2ShotsMusicPod: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryo6WE... Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube:    / @2shotsmusicpod    ►Follow 2 Shots and a Royalty Check: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ShotsMusic... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ShotsMusicPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ShotsMusicPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ShotsmusicPod Get at Stu: https://stumillermusic.com   #2shotsmusicpod #musicpodcast #podcast  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Ugly Sweaters 03:04 - Intro 04:54 - Turn You On XMAS edition 13:25 - Sync of the Week XMAS edition 20:57 - Last Call 26:16 - Dismount

Stu’s windshield is broken, Wu-Tang is Forever, and we talk about a big sale that will disrupt indie music, and just how much do people listen to music every day and where? In Turn You On:  We want you to go blow up @Daphnie as we break down what makes “Wanna Be (with) You” fantastically awesome. listen here: https://youtu.be/5VMox02MID8?si=S65vGf0QBAGFHbrK Throwing it back to @u2 "Bullet the Blue Sky" (Live) from Rattle and Hum and why it stands the test of time. check it here:  https://youtu.be/x6ifY1UV3CM?si=x_NjHwRROMiXmbXx Sync of the Week: Stu is watching Shrinking on Apple tv Michael is watching Day of the Jackal on the ‘Cock 🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com has all the goodies: every episode, downloads, ask a question, get some merch, signup for email, and more.  ►Subscribe to 2ShotsMusicPod: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryo6WE... Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube:    / @2shotsmusicpod    ►Follow 2 Shots and a Royalty Check: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ShotsMusic... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ShotsMusicPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ShotsMusicPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ShotsmusicPod Get at Stu: https://stumillermusic.com   #2shotsmusicpod #musicpodcast #podcast  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Banter and Bitching 04:01 - Intro 05:57 - Whatcha Been Up To? 12:07 - Music Biz Bites 18:34 - Turn You On 29:35 - Sync of the Week 36:16 - Last Call 37:18 - Dismount

Stu’s windshield is broken, Wu-Tang is Forever, and we talk about a big sale that will disrupt indie music, and just how much do people listen to music every day and where? In Turn You On:  We want you to go blow up Daphnie as we break down what makes “Wanna Be (with) You” fantastically awesome. listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2XmTyXZT6pgGsWWLonQzac?si=cb5c53b2a45540f1 Throwing it back to U2 "Bullet the Blue Sky" (Live) from Rattle and Hum and why it stands the test of time. check it here:  https://open.spotify.com/track/3D1XRFnz12qVZxWX4wzISk?si=b8320eaae94346f4 Sync of the Week: Stu is watching Shrinking on Apple tv Michael is watching Day of the Jackal on the ‘Cock 🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com has all the goodies: every episode, downloads, ask a question, get some merch, signup for email, and more.  ►Subscribe to 2ShotsMusicPod: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryo6WE... Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube:    / @2shotsmusicpod    ►Follow 2 Shots and a Royalty Check: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ShotsMusic... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ShotsMusicPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ShotsMusicPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ShotsmusicPod Get at Stu: https://stumillermusic.com   #2shotsmusicpod #musicpodcast #podcast

We chat about the biggest world tour of all time (and have numbers to prove it). WTF TikTok?,  Cover vs. Tribute bands, an update on the cats situation, and more. In Turn You On:  We want you to blow up Lambrini Girls and listen to "Love":  https://open.spotify.com/track/1nZE8JlX06YgVqbpBZytwh?si=30ca48450543423d Revisiting some classic Queen  "The Prophet’s Song”   check it here:  https://open.spotify.com/track/1Ji1gZtpgMBepbNpyiLfgv?si=3aa2e02a620940da Sync of the week: Michaelis watching “Rivals” on Hulu.  Stu is watching “Nobody Wants This” on Netflix Shoutout to @route66zagreb  - great rock bar.  And to Dennis Nilssen https://www.instagram.com/dennisnilssen 🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com has all the goodies: every episode, downloads, ask a question, get some merch, signup for email, and more.  ►Subscribe to 2ShotsMusicPod: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryo6WE... Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube:    / @2shotsmusicpod    ►Follow 2 Shots and a Royalty Check: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ShotsMusic... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ShotsMusicPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ShotsMusicPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ShotsmusicPod Get at Stu: https://stumillermusic.com   #2shotsmusicpod #musicpodcast #podcast  TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 06:00 - Whatcha Been Up To? 15:14 - Music Biz Bits/Bites 30:54 - Turn You On 42:34 - Sync of the Week 49:17 - Last Call 52:19 - Dismount

We chat about the biggest world tour of all time (and have numbers to prove it). WTF TikTok?,  Cover vs. Tribute bands, an update on the cats situation, and more. In Turn You On:  We want you to blow up @lambrinigirlsband and listen to "Love":  https://youtu.be/NEYR3t-zCnc?si=hcz-Q2Lg52acdA8R Revisiting some classic @Queen  "The Prophet’s Song”   check it here:  https://youtu.be/HzdjMLKKdgk?si=uC96q_9cMG_oM1x4 Sync of the week: Michael is watching “Rivals” on Hulu.  Stu is watching “Nobody Wants This” on Netflix Shoutout to @route66zagreb  - great rock bar.  And to Dennis Nilssen https://www.instagram.com/dennisnilssen 🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com has all the goodies: every episode, downloads, ask a question, get some merch, signup for email, and more.  ►Subscribe to 2ShotsMusicPod: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryo6WE... Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube:    / @2shotsmusicpod    ►Follow 2 Shots and a Royalty Check: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ShotsMusic... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ShotsMusicPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ShotsMusicPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ShotsmusicPod Get at Stu: https://stumillermusic.com   #2shotsmusicpod #musicpodcast #podcast 

Hey, we're back and in video? (Might not have been a good choice) Season 2 comin' at you.  We got segments, we got laughs.  Let's have some fun.  We talk Yacht Rock Documentary, Coachella Tickets In Turn You On:  We want you to blow up  @sawyerhillmusic   https://open.spotify.com/artist/3CwWzT9t3z7DARyhDIzwIG we take his new song "High on my Lows" for a ride listen here:  https://youtu.be/hfBmxVQh8GE?si=24XKalmJwQFVf8wB Bumping some  @kellyclarkson  "Since U Been Gone"  check it here:  https://youtu.be/R7UrFYvl5TE?si=iXWQf1uBdu5VIRu6 Sync of the week is back. Stu is watching Love Actually, and Michael is watching commercials from VW (weirdo) Michael also screws up Annie Zaleski's many, many times, but the sentiment still stands, buy all of her books!  Site: https://anniez.com  IG @anniezaleskiauthor  BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/anniezaleski.bsky.social  🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com has all the goodies: every episode, downloads, ask a question, get some merch, signup for email, and more.  ►Subscribe to 2ShotsMusicPod: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryo6WE... Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube:    / @2shotsmusicpod    ►Follow 2 Shots and a Royalty Check: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ShotsMusic... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ShotsMusicPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ShotsMusicPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ShotsmusicPod Get at Stu: https://stumillermusic.com   #2shotsmusicpod #musicpodcast #podcast 

Hey, we're back and in video? (Might not have been a good choice) Season 2 comin' at you. We got segments, we got laughs. Let's have some fun. We talk Yacht Rock Documentary, Coachella Tickets In Turn You On: We want you to blow up  @sawyerhillmusic  and we take his new song "High on my Lows" for a ride listen here: https://youtu.be/hfBmxVQh8GE?si=24XKalmJwQFVf8wB Bumping some  @kellyclarkson  "Since U Been Gone" check it here: https://youtu.be/R7UrFYvl5TE?si=iXWQf1uBdu5VIRu6 Sync of the week is back. Stu is watching Love Actually, and Michael is watching commercials from VW (weirdo) Michael also screws up Annie Zaleski's many, many times, but the sentiment still stands, buy all of her books! Site: https://anniez.com IG @anniezaleskiauthor BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/anniezaleski.bsky.social 🤘 ► Website: https://2shotsmusipod.com has all the goodies: every episode, downloads, ask a question, get some merch, signup for email, and more. ►Subscribe to 2ShotsMusicPod: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ryo6WE... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube: / @2shotsmusicpod ►Follow 2 Shots and a Royalty Check: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ShotsMusic... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ShotsMusicPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ShotsMusicPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ShotsmusicPod Get at Stu: https://stumillermusic.com #2shotsmusicpod #musicpodcast #podcast

Sometimes a quickie is the best. Call it a wrap for Season 1. Thank you for hanging with us, we hope you learned a little along the way.

The guys were out and about seeing and playing music this past week. Music news rundown includes the American Music Fairness Act, Spotify's new (old) pricing tier, Apple Music adding the "Crossfade" function, and an incredible Glastonbury moment. Michael gets into a question from a listener accusing them of being political and why the guys aren't just "sticking to music" as he breaks down the SCOTUS ruling overturning Chevron "deference," and how that may change the entire music industry. Sync of the Week: Michael's is from Hulu - The Bear Stu's is from Amazon Prime - The Boys

The guys had some fun in the sun this last week. Is prosecco better than champagne? Some talk about Kendrick's Pop-Out show, Justin's DWI, the Majors suing the AI companies, Queen's catalog sale, and more. Simon LeBon is still a beast and also an MBE now. Stu answers this week's question: "What do you pay side musicians? And do you pay by show, by hour, by rehearsal, etc.?" Sync of the Week: Michael's is from Apple TV+ - Dark Matter Stu's is from Amazon Prime - The Boys.

Corporate gig shenanigans. "Small Town Girl" can mean a few things. HEY, leave Dolly the F alone. We need to revere our older artists right now. A little Alien/UAP talk from Harvard University Human Flourishing Program. Canada just passed a 5% "streaming tax." Spotify still hates us, that's ok. A little insight into why some Gen Z 'ers are liking cassette tapes. Billboards are back for music marketing? Really? Well, some of the reasons why may surprise you. Sync of the Week: Stu's is from The Boys on Amazon Prime Michael's is from Drops of God on Apple TV

Weird vocal glitches on Zoom. Michael is obsessed with Lawrence the band and you should be too. Bands are still building it the old-fashioned way by hitting the road. All this talk about tour cancellations are sort of simplified, it's a bit more complicated. The boys get into some talk about legacy acts - new songs, ticket prices, and value. Michael gives his take on whether text marketing to your fans is worth it. The guys talk about the pros and cons of email, text, and social targeting for band marketing which may surprise you. Sync of the Week: Stu's is from Will Trent on ABC Michael's is from Hit Man on Netflix

Do you play card games at home? Epic birthday parties and epic great friends. Support local artists. Shout out to the Levitt Pavilion, Calexico, Mackenzie Miller and The Plainsong Orchestra as well as Tom Hagerman. If you don't like magic, are you joyless? Michael served on a jury. Is Stu becoming a Florida Man? He talks about his beach getaway adventures. Open stages can be a very good thing for you young bands. Spotify Demographics. Apple Music demographics. Some of the numbers might surprise you. The boys get into a bigger discussion about Apple Music demos and what all of these numbers should matter to you and your project. Hint: YouTube! Sync of the Week: Stu's is from Loot Michael's is from Big Door Prize

Dad jokes FTW. Using original sounds, and why producers choose to it. The importance of Audio Identity. What does some shitty sounding music become huge hits? How to define what your audio identity is but sounding different and even worse than other artists. The boys get into a discussion about adventurous eating. Often fancy food and drinks is...garbage! Please give these two a tequila sponsorship! Michael has a few thoughts and inside info on how Vegas is changing - rock residencies. Should you use the Spotify Ad Platform to promote your releases? The guys discuss what it is, how it works, and whether or not it is worth it. Sync of the Week: Michael's is from Bodkin Stu's is from Superman and Lois