BTB Ep 84: Getting licenses for cover songs; Emii on finding your artistic voice; summer movies

05/07/17 • 72 min

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about how today is Ryan's wedding anniversary, and he is spending it recording an episode (definitely a bad idea). We also answer a listener question about getting mechanical licenses for your cover songs (definitely a good idea). R & D break down how to do cover songs legally and discuss the services that you can use to make the process easy for you.In the second segment, pop musician and actress Emii stops by. She talks about how she makes her fantastic music videos (which have been viewed millions of times on YouTube) and provides excellent insight on finding your voice and being true to yourself as an artist. We also play her new single "Wait." Check her out at her website www.emii.net and follow her on Twitter @emiimusic.In the final segment, Ryan and Dave break down the upcoming summer movies and provide a spoiler-free review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry." And be sure to get a copy of the audiobook when it comes out on June 2nd!

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BTB Ep 83: 23rd Hour stops by to talk about effective music launches

Hi Podcast Listeners! We had some technical difficulties this week. Our full show came out unlistenable, but we did preserve a fantastic interview with California-based jazz-pop duo 23rd Hour and we are pleased to play it for you this week. They talked about they awesome music launch strategy and how they were able to make their album "Perfect Strangers" a top release on iTunes. You can find out more about them at 23rdhr.com.Also, Ryan has announced his launch date for the audiobook version of Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry! You can get your copy of the Ryan-narrated audiobook on June 2nd!

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BTB Ep 85: Music launches and good causes; Richard Chapo on building websites; Eurovision talk

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan discusses a recent Hypebot article about friend-of-the-show 23rd Hour's effective music launch. Find out about how building your music launch around a good cause can be a win-win. Ryan also talks about CD Baby's recent acquisition of show.co and what it can mean for your music promotion.In the second segment, lawyer and internet business expert Richard Chapo stops by. Richard talks to Ryan about building a website effectively and navigating legal pitfalls along the way. You can follow Richard on Twitter @richardachapo and you can find him on his website www.socalinternetlawyer.com.In the final segment, Ryan provides his thoughts on the recent news about American Idol returning to TV. He also breaks down Eurovision with friend-of-the-show Elisa Melendez. You can follow her @elisarockdoc.Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry." And be sure to get a copy of the audiobook when it comes out on June 2nd!

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