Abe Partridge - Touring Strategy, Recording, Collaboration, and Documenting Undocumented Folk Touring strategy, recording, and collaboration are at the heart of this conversation with independent music artist Abe Partridge. Fresh from recording with Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth, Abe shares his journey on the road since [...]
In this episode, we explore Canadian immigration essentials for touring musicians with expert Maggie Stewart, a Los Angeles-based immigration lawyer with 15 years of experience specializing in Canadian immigration law. Discover crucial information about navigating criminal conviction waivers, work permit requirements, and visa processes for performing [...]
Podcast Guests: Essential Tips for Securing Your Spot Behind the Mic Successful podcast guests know that appearing on the right shows can significantly expand their reach and establish their expertise in the music industry. As someone who reviews guest applications weekly for The Unstarving Musician, I've noticed clear patterns [...]
322 Creative Storytelling: Novelist Sofía Segovia on the Art of Narrative Creative storytelling bridges worlds in this special episode where I speak with acclaimed Mexican novelist Sofía Segovia, author of the internationally celebrated book "The Murmur of Bees." Our conversation explores the fascinating parallels between writing novels [...]
Creative Sustainability: How Musicians Thrive by Prioritizing Well-being Creative sustainability is becoming the new paradigm for successful musicians, replacing the outdated "suffering artist" myth that has long pervaded the industry. This notion that great art can only emerge from pain and struggle is being challenged by artists who show that [...]
Effective video promotion strategies can transform an independent artist's career, as demonstrated by Hip Video Promo founder Andy Gesner in this informative conversation. With 25 years of experience connecting musicians to audiences through visual content, Andy shares the tactics behind breakthrough successes like Johnny Cash's "Hurt" [...]
