Most independent artists focus on building an audience, but the real power lies in developing a creative community. In this episode, I delve into the psychology behind transforming casual followers into passionate community members who view themselves as part of something larger. Drawing insights from my [...]
From 250 Shows to Finding Sacred Space in MusicSpiritual growth takes many forms for independent musicians. Folk artist Eli Lev has woven together influences from Jewish upbringing, Buddhism, and Navajo teachings into a unique artistic journey that took him through 250 shows last year alone. In this [...]
The Art of Playing While Truly Hearing Your Band Musical listening is the secret that separates professional-sounding bands from technically correct but disconnected performances. This episode explores blues guitarist Kid Andersen's "50% rule" and why listening should consume at least half of your mental bandwidth while [...]
Music Media Coverage Alternatives: What to Do When Traditional Outlets Say No Music media coverage can feel like an impossible mountain to climb for independent artists, especially when traditional outlets repeatedly decline to feature experimental or AI-enhanced projects like Steve Pasieka's groundbreaking work for Skulk The Hulking. When Pasieka went [...]
Merging AI Visual Production, Music, and Performance Art AI visual production is revolutionizing how independent artists create and present their work, and Steve Pasieka (Skulk the Hulking) is creating visual art at the forefront of this transformation. In this episode, Steve shares how he evolved from [...]
Legal Mashups: Navigating Music Copyright and Studio Management Legal mashups and studio management are critical skills that can make or break an independent music career. In this episode, George Ajjan (the ajjancy) shares his systematic approach to creating and distributing mashup covers within legal boundaries, plus [...]
