In this episode of #MusicMadeMe, TuneCore UK Country Manager Nathan Phillips sits down (virtually, of course) with GRAMMY Award-winning producer, mixer and engineer Dom Morley.Dom has experience working with Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse, Adele and tons of other musical heavyweights. In this conversation, we learn a bit about Dom's background and and …

In the latest installment of our Women In Music series, Joncier Rienecker sits down and chats with Tess Taylor, President of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals.NARIP promotes the cultural and economic benefits of music and copyright in the US and abroad, and provides a platform to convey insights and perspectives to improve o…

Joncier Rienecker sits down with international success stories DJ Era and Trendsetter Sense for a discussion about making it as a DJ in today's industry, how DJs can act as an A&R and how to approach them, and both guests dish out gems for up-and-coming creatives looking to make their mark.DJ Era: https://www.instagram.com/godjeraTrendsetter Sense:…

In the latest installment of our Women In Music series, Joncier Rienecker sits down and chats with entertainment attorney Amy Oraefo of the AOPC boutique law firm. Listen along and find out how Amy went from pursuing a career in dance to a career in entertainment law. Entertainment lawyers are a crucial part of an artist's team. Learn more from Amy…

For our last episode of the #MusicMadeMe Podcast, Kevin Cornell sits down with TuneCore CEO Scott Ackerman to discuss all the awesome highlights of 2019. Have a listen and catch up on all the big moves TuneCore made this year, from new store partnerships with TikTok, Tencent and Music Island to publishing administration updates and everything in be…

On this episode of #MusicMadeMe, our Entertainment Relations Director Amy Lombardi sits down with Stephen Linn, Nashville-based owner of branding/marketing firm AmpliFLY Entertainment. Stephen takes us through his career starting out as a news anchor, penetrating the tailgating market to working at CMT. Have a listen and learn from a entrepreneur w…

For this artist spotlight episode of #MusicMadeMe, our Entertainment Relations Manager Joncier Rienecker sits down with Atlanta-based hip hop artist Sy Ari Da Kid. Sy has utilized TuneCore as his distributor for years and isn't afraid to educate his peers on operating in and navigating through the music industry.Joncier and Sy talk about his backgr…

In the second installment of a two-part episode, Amy Lombardi continues her chat with KUTX/98.9 Austin Program Director Matt Reilly and ATO Records/Red Light Management's National Promotion Director Howard Petruziello to talk about the ins and outs of radio promotion. The trio discuss the goals of promoters, labels and artists when it comes to radi…

In the first of a two-part episode, Amy Lombardi sits down with KUTX/98.9 Austin Program Director Matt Reilly and ATO Records/Red Light Management's National Promotion Director Howard Petruziello to talk about the ins and outs of radio promotion. While radio play can feel totally out of reach for a lot of independent artists, there's a lot to learn…

In the latest installment of our Women In Music series, Joncier chats with ASCAP's Vice President, Latin, Gabriela Gonzalez. Gabriela has been with ASCAP for twenty years, and in this episode she talks about ASCAP's role in the Latin music space, how songwriters can grow through co-writing, navigating the music industry as a woman, and more.ASCAP:h…

In part two of this two-part #MusicMadeMe Podcast episdoe, Amy Lombardi continues her conversation with legendary producer and engineer Tim Palmer. Palmer is known for his work with Pearl Jam, Tears For Fears and many others. Tim goes into how he missed his first flight to meet David Bowie, having to learn about Led Zeppelin before working with Rob…

In this episode of the #MusicMadeMe Podcast, Amy Lombardi sits down for an intriguing conversation with legendary producer and engineer Tim Palmer. Palmer is known for his work with Pearl Jam, Robert Plant, David Bowie, Tears For Fears and many others. In Part 1 of this conversation, Tim talks about his entrance into engineering and production, his…

In the latest installment from our Women In Music series, Joncier sits down with Michele Rhea Caplinger, Sr. Executive Director at The Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter. Michele discusses her early years in music publicity and promotions, the figures in the industry she learned from, her almost twenty years with The Recording Academy and what she's…

TuneCore's Entertainment Relations team member Nathan Barley Phillips sat down with Ayelle to talk about her creative process, musical career, and what it means to be an independent artist in 2019. Ayelle is a successful example of TuneCore & Believe's UK Aspire program - listen in to hear more about it!Aspire: https://tunecore.co.uk/aspireAyelle: …

For this week's episode of the Music Made Me Podcast, we're getting meta! TuneCore's Director of Entertainment Relations sits down to talk with Johnny Goudie, host of the popular "How Did I Get Here" podcast. Johnny tells us about his music career and starting a podcast for musicians.How Did I Get Here:https://howdidigethere.podbean.com/…

In this episode, Joncier Rienecker sits down with Rico Brooks (talent manager), Andrea Hamilton (CEO, Theory Communications) and Sean McPherson (talent buyer, Smith's Olde Bar) to talk about the steps that independent artists should be taking to gain more exposure as they develop their careers.Adella Thomas Mgmt: http://adellathomas.com/Theory Comm…

For the latest edition in our 'Women in Music' series, Joncier Rienecker from the TuneCore Atlanta office sits down with the globetrotting DJ Princess Cut. Princess Cut talks about her experiences from learning on vinyl and becoming an ambassador while offering tips for new DJs and women working in the industry in general.Learn more about DJ Prince…

Joncier in our Atlanta office pulled together a number of notable personalities from the world of faith, gospel, and inspirational music for a deep dive into their journey through the music industry. Canton Jones, Darlene McCoy, Marquis Boone, and Vaughn Alvarez joined Joncier for an in-depth, lively, and delightful conversation about faith's place…

Joncier in our Atlanta office kicked off Women's History Month by sitting down with Gina Miller, the Vice President and General Manager of Urban Inspirational Music at Entertainment One. Gina talked about her role, her wide-ranging journey through the music industry, and gave advice for others who could learn from her experiences. Learn more about …

Joncier Rienecker from our Atlanta office broke down the newly-signed Music Modernization Act with the help of Bart Herbison, Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International. They discuss how the Music Modernization Act will benefit independent artists, why it took so long for the music industry to pass it, and what TuneCo…

Amy from our Austin office talks with Jean Spivey, executive director of the Old Settler's Music Festival, and Kristyn Ciani, a talent buyer with C3 presents, about how music festivals are put together, what organizers look for when booking talent, and what independent artist can do to get their foot in the door.Learn more about about Jean Spivey's…

Erin Frankenheimer from our New Orleans office talked to Grammy award-winning Louis Michot of the Lost Bayou Ramblers about how to maintain a successful music career when you don't live in a large metro area. Michot discusses his history with the region, his multiple bands, and his experience living a rural life as a professional musician.Check out…

Making a music video is an exciting decision, but you might not know where to start, who to work with, or how to budget for what can be a very complicated project. TuneCore's Amy Lombardi sat down with Everett Glovier and Brandon Lescure of Sympatico Production Company to discuss how independent artists should plan out a music video, how to save so…

Nathan Barley Phillips in the TuneCore London office speaks with Jamie Osman, a manager with Red Light Management and the founder of Easy Life records, about when artists should look for a manager and what exactly a manager can offer to new and established musicians.Starting as a local promoter in Buckinghamshire in 2005, Jamie Osman was a 16-year-…

Amy Lombardi of our Austin office sat down with Brendon Anthony, Director of the Texas Music Office, for a discussion about how community music offices help independent musicians in every part of their career. They discuss the importance of treating your music career like a small business and how local music offices can help expand opportunities an…

CONTENT WARNING: substance abuse, self-harm, suicideNathan Barley Phillips in the TuneCore London office speaks with Sam Parker of Music Support, a registered charity in the UK dedicated to providing support for individuals in the UK music industry suffering from alcoholism, addiction, emotional or mental health issues. They discuss the struggles o…

Performing live is stressful enough as it is, so you want to make sure you have all of your boxes checked before you pull up to the venue. How do you finance a tour before you start making money from shows? What are some things you need to take care of before you get on the road? Erin and Giovanni Vargas answer these questions and more on this week…

Joncier chats with Dana Johnson about his creative partnership with wife Avery*Sunshine, what should be on your rider, and how to ask for what you're worth when dealing with booking agents and venues.Check out Avery*Sunshine at: https://bit.ly/2n2WoiwDistribute your music with TuneCore at: https://bit.ly/2vlGio6…

Amy speaks with Facebook Account Manager Justin Johnson all about advertising strategy across Facebook and its family of apps, including Instagram. Distribute your music at https://bit.ly/2zX96stLearn more from Facebook at https://bit.ly/Oz4xIAConnect with Justin at https://bit.ly/2Lwnb4GTuneCore

Stefanie and Alex sit down with Haley Dahl of Sloppy Jane. In this episode, we discuss Haley's songwriting inspirations, making bold moves onstage and curating your live shows to complement those moves, and how to scale from house shows to more established venues.Distribute your music: https://bit.ly/2u994YzCheck out Sloppy Jane at: https://spoti.f…

Erin speaks with Bowery Presents Talent Buyer Michelle Landry all about booking the perfect venue - how do you get the attention of booking agents? When is the right time to scale up to a larger venue? How often should you be playing the same spaces? We discuss all that and more on this week's Music Made Me.Learn more about Bowery Presents at www.t…

Erin chats with Jay Williams of WME in Nashville all about how to put your best foot forward when seeking the work and assistance of a professional booking agent. Getting the attention of a quality and professional booking agent is one thing, and agreeing to work together is another.**CORRECTION: Erin mentions the Cadillac Three when discussing the…

Joncier talks with Jenny Kim to discuss Sofar Sounds' unique style of organizing secret shows in venues undisclosed until day-of-show. What's the benefit of playing a Sofar Show? How can you get the attention of Sofar when applying to perform? Where do you find out more info about seeing a secret show in your city?Check out Sofar Sounds at www.sofa…

Amy chats with Tony Diaz of Austin-based Industry Print Shop, all about making and getting the most of your merch. They discuss the opportunities available to bands in the digital era, live and on-demand screen printing, and what kind of merch is going to give you the best return on your investment while keeping fans walking away happy.Check out In…

New technologies are bursting onto the scene for video games and online purchasing, but can they cross the threshold into the music business? How can artists use virtual reality to enhance the reach of their live shows? Where do you even start to understand blockchain currencies like bitcoin? Chris Mooney answers all these questions and more with e…

Erin Frankenheimer chats with Ross Golan, writer of hit songs "Dangerous Woman," "My House," "Same Old Love" and more, to discuss residual publishing royalties, or mailbox money. What does it look like to write a hit song that provides you a steady stream of income? How can hard work and good timing totally change your financial situation? What's t…

Over in our Atlanta office, Joncier Rienecker talks with Sony/ATV's Senior Director of A&R Jennifer Drake all about music publishing and how it pertains to hip hop. They delve into how A&R finds new artists, how to achieve success as an independent hip hop artist, the importance of social media followers, how to evolve a beat into a hit, and much m…

Amy checks in with BMI's Bradley Collins to talk about the difference between publishing administrations and PROs, how important publishing is in a musician's career, and how royalties work with a PRO.Distribute your music through TuneCore: http://bit.ly/2nHN0RwCFollow Bradley at http://bit.ly/2GPVm2d…

Our New Orleans Manager of Entertainment Relations, Erin Frankenheimer takes over the podcast this week to discuss finding success on YouTube. She talks with Marc Broussard, a Louisiana-based musician whose YouTube channel boasts 49.3k followers and over 9 million video views. They discuss the importance of putting out video content, making videos …

Any successful artist, now matter how independent, will tell you that they could've have gotten completely on their own. But how do you know when you're ready to start building a PR team? TuneCore Austin's Amy Lombardi gets both industry and artist feedback from Heather Wagner Reed of Juice consulting and Brandon Kinder of the indie rock band The R…

Artist pages have evolved from simple discographies to interactive hubs for sharing merch, tour dates, and more. Chris Mooney talks with Brittany Holloway of Pandora and Chris Cajoleas of SWMMNG Management all about using your artist page to your advantage. How do you give your fans the most detail with the least amount of effort? How do you direct…

The holidays are just around the corner, so Stefanie sits down with Content Review Specialist Ryan and founder of Merry Bright Music Elizabeth Chan. We talk about the logistics of making sure your release goes live on time amidst holiday delays, licensing holiday music, and why it's great to try your hand at writing original holiday songs.Listen to…

Kevin takes a deep dive into the financial side of releasing and promoting an EP with manager Jason Melker and indie artist Luke Rathborne. Learn about budgeting for physical distribution, advertising, music videos, and more.Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2o0MbXiTuneCore

Our Director of Entertainment Relations, Amy Lombardi, takes over this week to talk about the resurgence of vinyl and how physical mediums are making a comeback in an increasingly digital world. She sits down with Austin-based manager Jesse Atwell of Triple 8 Management to get the artists's perspective on vinyl, then joins Taishi Fukuyama of Qrates…

Anyone who's crowdsourced a project can tell you it's a double-edged sword - spending 30 days advocating for your work in an effort to get people to fund your artistic endeavors can feel both stressful and self-aggrandizing. Kevin sits down with music PR and crowdsourcing expert Ariel Hyatt to break down exactly what you need to execute a successfu…

For the first episode of our Zero Budget Professionalism series, Kevin talks with Tom Tierney of Brooklyn recording studio Spaceman Sound all about how you can get a professional quality sound recording without a label budget. We unpack sound proofing, where to best spend your money, the benefits of a home studio, and whether mastering is still nec…

In celebration of our artists earning ONE BILLION DOLLARS in download and streaming revenue since 2006, we're dedicating the summer to giving independent musicians the tips and tools they need to turn their music into their full time career. To kick off this series, Alex and Stefanie sit down with guitar teacher and NYC celebrity Dan Smith to talk …

Stefanie talks with TuneCore's VP of Music Publishing, Gillian Morris, and TuneCore artist and songwriter Starcadian about music publishing - the importance of registering songs, making sure you're paid for your work, and how internet virality can become more complicated if you're not registered with PROs.Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2iSNJNP…

Kevin and Chris talk with pop artist Carter Reeves and Lever and Beam's Doug Smiley about all things artist promotion - managing social channels, connecting with loyal fans, and making the move from low-budget to high-production music videos.Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2jtBZ8jTuneCore

The world of social media can seem like a huge undertaking when you're first starting your career as a musician. Stefanie and Kevin speak with Justin Golshir, TuneCore Social Project Director, about creating a brand, the business of social media, and the value of monitoring your analytics.Check out TuneCore at http://bit.ly/2iTQKxc…