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LATEST EPISODE

HUMAN OR AI? // The Eitan Snyder Interview

In this episode, we sit down with Nashville songwriter and artist Eitan Snyder to discuss his debut album, The Heart I Closed Off to the World, and AAÆitan, his controversial experiment using AI-generated performers to release songs from his extensive catalog.

Oct 5, 2026•Watch on YouTube
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PODCAST EPISODES

THE MAX WEINBERG INTERVIEW // 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Max Weinberg, the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, former bandleader for Conan O’Brien, and the musician behind Max Weinberg’s Jukebox.

Sep 14, 2026•Watch on YouTube

THE CALL INTERVIEW // 2026

In this episode, we sit down with Tom Ferrier and Jim Goodwin of The Call, the influential American rock band behind “The Walls Came Down,” “I Still Believe,” “Everywhere I Go,” and the number-one rock hit “Let the Day Begin.”

Aug 7, 2026•Watch on YouTube

THE HOWDYTOONS INTERVIEW // 2026

In this episode, we sit down with HOWDYTOONS, the Toronto-based team behind the dinosaur rock songs, animated prehistoric worlds, and family-friendly heavy music that have reached audiences all over the world.

Jun 29, 2026•Watch on YouTube

THE MULTI ULTRA INTERVIEW w DERRICK WESLEY // 2026

In this interview, Derrick Wesley, frontman of Nashville indie rock band Multi Ultra, sits down to talk about building something real as an independent artist — from the ground up, on their own terms.

Apr 8, 2026•Watch on YouTube

FROM THE BLOG

Studio-to-Stream Pipeline: A Repeatable System for Nashville Independent Artists - Nashville recording studio guidance
ProductionJun 2, 2025

Studio-to-Stream Pipeline: A Repeatable System for Nashville Independent Artists

Studio-to-Stream Pipeline: A Repeatable System for Nashville Independent Artists Nashville artists and songwriters compete in one of the most talented music markets in the country, which means execution matters as much a

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Nashville Creative Team Stack: Producer, Content Lead, and Growth Partner - Nashville recording studio guidance
Music BusinessMay 30, 2025

Nashville Creative Team Stack: Producer, Content Lead, and Growth Partner

Nashville Creative Team Stack: Producer, Content Lead, and Growth Partner Nashville artists and songwriters compete in one of the most talented music markets in the country, which means execution matters as much as talen

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How to Build an Artist Website That Converts Visitors into Listeners - Nashville recording studio guidance
BrandingMay 27, 2025

How to Build an Artist Website That Converts Visitors into Listeners

How to Build an Artist Website That Converts Visitors into Listeners Nashville artists and songwriters compete in one of the most talented music markets in the country, which means execution matters as much as talent. In

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Using Analytics to Decide Which Songs Deserve Full Production Budgets - Nashville recording studio guidance
MarketingMay 24, 2025

Using Analytics to Decide Which Songs Deserve Full Production Budgets

Using Analytics to Decide Which Songs Deserve Full Production Budgets Nashville artists and songwriters compete in one of the most talented music markets in the country, which means execution matters as much as talent. I

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Home Studio Upgrades That Actually Improve Your Nashville Demos - Nashville recording studio guidance
ProductionMay 21, 2025

Home Studio Upgrades That Actually Improve Your Nashville Demos

Home Studio Upgrades That Actually Improve Your Nashville Demos Nashville artists and songwriters compete in one of the most talented music markets in the country, which means execution matters as much as talent. In prac

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Artist Content Shoot Checklist: Wardrobe, Shot List, and Deliverables - Nashville recording studio guidance
MarketingMay 18, 2025

Artist Content Shoot Checklist: Wardrobe, Shot List, and Deliverables

Artist Content Shoot Checklist: Wardrobe, Shot List, and Deliverables Nashville artists and songwriters compete in one of the most talented music markets in the country, which means execution matters as much as talent. I

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