BTB Ep 86: Gamifying Your Music Promotion; Shawnee Kilgore on hypercreation; Star Trek Trailer

05/22/17 • 68 min

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan discusses a recent article in Synchblog by Bas Grasmayer called "How Musicians Gamify Their Fanbases." Ryan uses the article to have a broader discussion about internal motivation and how musicians can use video game psychology to incentivize their fan bases to help promote the musician's career. You can check out Grasmayer's article at http://www.synchblog.com/projecting-trends-how-musicians-gamify-their-fanbases/In the second segment, Shawnee Kilgore stops by for an interview. Shawnee is a folk americana artist who recently released an EP, "Back to Eden," in which she collaborated with Hollywood writer/director/producer Joss Whedon. Shawnee talks to Ryan about collaborating with Whedon and how she was able to write a new song for a week for over three years. Check out Shawnee's awesome music by visiting www.shawneekilgore.com.In the final segment, Ryan talks about Obasi Shaw, a Harvard student who just graduated after submitting a groundbreaking hip hop album as his senior thesis--receiving high honors. Ryan also gives his thoughts on the recent Star Trek Discovery trailer and what he thinks it means for the future of the Star Trek franchise.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 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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BTB Ep 87: Net neutrality; crowdfunding tips with our guest Alayna; Dave's Movie Minute

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about the FCC's latest ruling with respect to net neutrality and how it affects indie artists. Ryan also talks about a report from Music Business Worldwide on the state of streaming. The numbers look good! But how good? And what can we do to make sure that this money reaches indie artists?In the second segment, country pop artist and friend of the show Alayna drops by for an interview. She talks about her recent successful crowdfunding campaign, choosing between Kickstarter and Pledge Music, and gives lots of great tips on crowdfunding successfully. Alayna's upcoming EP "Wicked City" is available now for preorder on Pledge Music and will be available on June 9. Check her out at www.alaynasmusic.com.In the final segment, Ryan and Dave talk movies and Dave talks about his recent trip. Welcome back Dave!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 next month.

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