Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of artist Dylan Owen. From his small-town beginnings to performing alongside icons like Mac Miller, Dylan shares how music became his emotional outlet and creative passion. He reflects on childhood inspirations, his first performances at coffee shops, and pivotal moments like opening at Bamboozle. Dylan also opens up about the challenges of navigating the music industry, overcoming perfectionism, and releasing DIY mixtapes.

Discover behind-the-scenes stories about creating music videos on a budget, meeting industry legends like Ryan Leslie, and building serendipitous connections with collaborators like Kinetics. Dylan discusses the impact of algorithms on indie artists, the importance of following your heart in music, and his upcoming mixtape series. This episode is packed with advice for emerging artists and a glimpse into the artistry that defines Dylan Owen.

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00:00:00 Catching Up with Artist Dylan Owen: A Blast from the Past

00:02:00 Exploring DistroKid Music Distribution

00:04:34 Finding a Passion for Music in a Small Town

00:06:18 Childhood Inspirations and Artistic Beginnings

00:08:28 The Emotional Outlet of Music and Writing

00:10:47 Journey to Music Sharing

00:13:00 Performing at Coffee Shops: A Milestone in My Music Journey

00:15:08 Opening for Wiz Khalifa and Others at Bamboozle

00:17:20 Performing with Mac Miller in Ithaca

00:19:32 The Impact of Music and Tattoos

00:21:45 Overcoming DIY Music Challenges and Perfectionism

00:23:48 Releasing Unmixed Mixtapes

00:26:10 Personal Struggles and Music Creation

00:28:50 Reflecting on a Mentor's Impact

00:30:33 Pursuing a Record Deal: My Journey with the Label

00:32:37 Disillusionment with the Music Industry

00:34:47 The Journey of an Ambitious Artist

00:36:49 Following Your Heart in Music

00:38:46 Navigating the Modern Music Industry

00:40:46 Behind the Scenes: Creating a Music Video on a Budget

00:42:58 Essential Advice for Emerging Artists

00:45:15 Inside Ryan Leslie's World: Music, Tech and Genius Moments

00:48:10 Ryan Leslie's Collaborations and Tour Stories with Kanye

00:50:00 Connecting with John Kilmer and the Mac Miller Show

00:52:27 Meeting Kinetics: The Crazy Dorm Connection

00:54:20 Serendipity and Unlikely Friendships

00:56:16 The Impact of Algorithms on Artistic Expression

00:58:55 Upcoming Mixtape Series and Collaborations

01:00:21 The Impact of Algorithms on Indie Artists

01:02:28 The Impact of Dylan Owen's Music

01:04:47 Discovering Dylan Owen Music Online

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