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The Helping Musicians Podcast
The Helping Musicians Podcast
135 episodes
1 week ago
A weekly musician helping podcast. 🤝 Your mates who just wanna help ya make a living from your music. Answering the questions you give us, plus getting industry experts to share their tips, stories, and advice. New episodes every week. Key points summarised on the Instagram - @helpingmusicianspod
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A weekly musician helping podcast. 🤝 Your mates who just wanna help ya make a living from your music. Answering the questions you give us, plus getting industry experts to share their tips, stories, and advice. New episodes every week. Key points summarised on the Instagram - @helpingmusicianspod
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The Helping Musicians Podcast
KRISTIN ROBINSON // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 134

An incredibly valuable and relevant episode.

Today's guest is an expert in music tech, music business, so much so that one of the most recognisable brands in music - Billboard - has her as one of their main correspondent and host of their music industry podcast.

We first found Kristin Robinson's work last year when she broke down some of the techniques behind Charli XCX's 'Brat' on Jules Terpak's pod and ever since have found her takes on industry bits incredibly insightful and valuable.

So we're vvv hyped to have her share her top tips and thoughts to help artists at the start on this episode.

Regardless of your personal stance on AI etc - this is a useful show to help you be across and aware of where the industry could likely be heading. x

KRISTIN INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/wordsbykristin/

BILLBOARD ON THE RECORD - https://www.instagram.com/billboardontherecord/

OUR INSTA - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode Features:

- Why AI isn’t something emerging artists need to panic about, but oversupply absolutely is.

- The real challenge of 2025+: not talent, but cutting through fragmentation and noise.

- Kristin’s honest take on tools like Suno and why most artists don’t need to touch them yet.

- How AI can help musicians by automating the boring, soul-draining parts of the job.

- The rise of “fan pages” that are secretly run by artist teams and why they work.

- How to recycle content without killing your main profile or annoying your audience.

- Why mixing and mastering AI can be useful when cash or connections are limited.

- The philosophical question: if a song changes your life, does it matter who (or what) made it?

- Why Gen Alpha may not care about AI music in the way older listeners do.

- A real example of an AI song going viral without people realising it wasn’t human-made.

- Why the future of music is increasingly grey, not “AI vs human”.

- How AI-assisted songs are already quietly part of mainstream releases.

- Why live music is becoming more valuable in the age of AI, not less.

- Why studying artists two steps ahead of you is more useful than copying superstars.

- The endurance-race mindset every aspiring musician needs to survive long-term.

- Why you don’t want your first song to be the one that goes viral.

- The myth of the “lazy successful artist” and why work ethic always catches up eventually.

- Kristin’s advice on reaching out to journalists: respectful emails cost nothing and matter.

- Why guilt-based promotion pushes fans away instead of building careers.

- What promotional strategies are working right now for emerging artists.

New episodes every Monday x

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1 week ago
33 minutes 20 seconds

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DANIEL RINALDI // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 133

As a musician at the start of your career - there's a reasonable chance you are dreaming of touring your music around the world.

And whilst it is an incredible, beautiful thing when it goes right - a lot of the time artists aren't prepared for quite how intense or difficult parts of it are.

So, we are delighted to have a human on the show today who can help you with just that. Daniel Rinaldi - whose official description is 'Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), therapeutic coach, and former touring musician ' - but in short - he's just an incredibly lovely dude who can help give you the tools and systems to make sure you don't burn out on tour.

DANIEL INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/danielrinaldilmhc/?hl=en

OUR INSTA - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/⁠⁠⁠

JON BELLION VID MENTIONED - https://www.instagram.com/p/DHqrfkYxskX/

Episode Features:

- Daniel’s top three habits for protecting your mental health as music becomes your career.

- What a “daily floor” actually looks like.

- How to stop tying your entire self-worth to monthly listeners, views, or release performance.

- Why every musician needs at least one person who isn’t afraid to tell them the hard truth.

- The brutal realities of your first tour - and how to mentally prepare so the low moments don’t break you.

- How to build healthy coping mechanisms before you hit the road and avoid the spirals.

- Understanding the difference between therapists and coaches, and how to choose the right fit for you.

- Why it’s completely normal to experience writer’s block, and how changing your environment can reset your creativity.

- The “be a sponge” method: find inspiration in films, galleries, nature, and comfort - not just in the studio.

- What really happens to your nervous system on tour - and why silence at home can feel more overwhelming than noise.

- How to handle the emotional crash after big moments: decompression days, slow re-entry, and communicating boundaries with partners.

- Social media and the modern fight-or-flight response: how creators can stay sane while still being active online.

- Why building a small but loyal fanbase beats chasing huge follower numbers that don’t care about your music.

- The Jon Bellion case study: talk directly to your community, ignore algorithms, and centre what makes you unique.

New episodes every Monday x

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2 weeks ago
30 minutes 7 seconds

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PHIL LOUTSIS // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 132

An epic episode that touches on the many different skills, traits, and questions you need to ask to help build a sustainable career in music.

Today's guest is Phil Loutsis - who ya may know from his decade + at AWAL working with both some of the biggest artists in the world, as well as exciting new artists.

And now he's fully focussed on building The Team Around You - a service that helps musicians connect with music industry humans and the services they need (think Radio Pluggers, Social Media Humans) - all without being a nepo baby.

THE TEAM AROUND YOU - https://www.theteamaroundyou.com/

OUR INSTA - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/⁠⁠

Episode Features:

- Phil’s top three traits of artists that build sustainable careers.

  • - Why deliberately trying to fail five times a week can unlock creative freedom and fearlessness.

  • - The importance of consistency - in posting, networking, and showing up long before you “make it.”

  • - Why purpose is the backbone of everything, and how to find yours.

    - Why you could argue age doesn't matter in music anymore.

  • - Some case studies on artists that took a decade + to 'make it'.

    - The role of failure in growth: why public mistakes make artists more relatable and open new doors.

  • - How to turn small wins into big opportunities.

  • - Why building community through live shows is the most powerful step artists can take early on.

  • - Smart live tactics: merch tables, email lists, fan meetups, and treating support slots like headline shows.

  • - What makes an artist’s socials stand out to A&R teams: creativity, consistency, and proof of real-world traction.

  • - Why “post loads” beats perfection - testing different formats, building familiarity, and learning from data.

  • - SoundCloud and Bandcamp as underrated tools for deeper fan connection and higher control.

  • - How to discover your artist identity.

  • - Social media myth-busting: why removing fake or irrelevant followers helps the algorithm find your real audience.

    New episodes every Monday x

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    1 month ago
    34 minutes 14 seconds

    The Helping Musicians Podcast
    DANIEL ALLAN // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 131

    An incredibly talented producer, songwriter, DJ, and all round creative rockstar - this week's guest is Daniel Allan.

    So much to take from this episode - multiple epic stories on the importance of perseverance. Why you really have just gotta stay consistent on social media. How to build a world around your music that you love, and potential fans can love.

    We'd argue this is one of the most inspiring episodes we've done, as there are so many parts of this show which show you that more than you think is within your control. x

    DANIEL INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/danielallanmusic/

    OUR INSTA - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/⁠

    Episode Features:

    - The three things DA would tell himself starting out in music.

    - Building your own community, even when you're from a small town.

    - How a 30-hour drive and couch-hopping in LA led to Daniel’s first real network and career breakthroughs.

    - The importance of showing up to sessions ready to bring value first, and why being fun to work with matters more than a perfect track.

    - How to turn one great session into fifty - the power of word-of-mouth.

    - Finding your sound through taste and habits - and why trusting your own instincts beats chasing trends.

    - How DA 'found his musical identity'.

    - An incredible story of how important consistent social media posting led to DA's first viral moments.

    - Why followers are not alays fans - and how Daniel rebuilt his content strategy to turn reach into a real audience.

    - The creative shift from iPhone clips to cinematic world building, and how visual direction deepened DA's musical identity.

    - Daniel’s 30-minute rule: the mindset and discipline that kept him consistent when nothing was working.

    - How to think of yourself as the creative director of your artist brand.

    - The difference between Daniel (the person) and Daniel Allan (the artist) - and why showing both builds true connection.

    - Lessons on speaking to people, not algorithms, and the power of human storytelling online.

    New episodes every Monday x

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    1 month ago
    38 minutes 43 seconds

    The Helping Musicians Podcast
    SOAP MUSIC (MATT ALLARD & IAN GREAVES) // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 130

    Without a doubt one of the main topics that musicians ask for help on is streaming. The whole world of playlisting, profiles, releasing - all feels very daunting and artists don't know where to start.

    Well listener - we are gassed to share todays episode with Matt Allard and Ian Greaves from SOAP Music. Two legends who between them have worked on streaming strategies for some of the biggest artists and labels in the world - and now - whilst they continue to do that - also work on the new artist side of things as well.

    This is essentially a masterclass in streaming for new artists - lock in. 🔒

    SOAP MUSIC - https://soapmusic.co.uk/

    OUR INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/

    Episode Features:

    - The top three streaming strategies every new artist should master in 2025.

    - Why your artist profiles on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube are as important as your socials.

    - How to pitch to DSP editors effectively - what to include, what to avoid, and why context matters.

    - The truth about playlists: why you shouldn’t chase them too early and what to do instead.

    - Why SoundCloud and YouTube as the secret weapons for early growth and fan connection.

    - Case study: how KEO built a community on SoundCloud and landed in the global rock trending charts.

    - Understanding “active” vs “passive” streaming - and why getting fans to choose your page matters.

    - Algorithm hacks that actually work: building repeat listeners, curated artist playlists, and direct traffic.

    - Why consistency beats virality - and how to sustain long-term streaming income.

    - Real talk on TikTok: how to use social content to support your music, not distract from it.

    - The importance of doing everything (live, socials, DSPs) in sync - there’s no single silver bullet.

    New episodes every Monday x

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    2 months ago
    31 minutes 27 seconds

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    AMY JAYNE (LABELWORX) // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 129

    If your goal as musician is to sign to your favourite record label - then this episode is a masterclass for you.

    Amy Jayne is Senior Label Services Manager at LabelWorx - one of the biggest independent distributors in the world - and has a ridiculously impressive CV when it comes to working with labels in the electronic music world.

    In this 30 minutes she shares all the things you should be doing - and potentially even more importantly - things you shouldn't - to increase your chances of working with your dream record label/

    LABELWORX - https://labelworx.com/

    ADE INFO - https://www.instagram.com/p/DPED8E3jYje/?img_index=1

    OUR IG - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/⁠

    Episode Features:

    - Amy’s top three tips for building relationships with your dream labels.

    - How to find labels that fit your sound.

    - The single biggest demo mistake artists make (and why WeTransfer is the enemy).

    - What a perfect first email to a label actually looks like - and how not to get blacklisted.

    - Social media myths - why follower count matters less than authenticity and consistent storytelling.

    - Networking top tips - where to actually meet label managers and execs.

    - Amy’s own journey from 12-year-old event promoter to Hospital Records to Labelworx.

    - Must-know resources for new artists.

    New episodes every Monday x

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    2 months ago
    28 minutes 19 seconds

    The Helping Musicians Podcast
    ALFIE CATTELL (DECENT MUSIC PR) // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 128

    In a socials dominated 2025, the word PR can be a bit confusing.

    Like, what does it actually mean for a musician right now? Why shouldn't you just make 74 Tik Toks a month?

    Well, that's what we get onto in this show with Alfie Cattell, CEO of Decent Music PR - and it's a goodun. Full of helping you understand what actually matters for PR rn, plus plenty of practical ideas on how you can get your music in front of more people.

    DECENT MUSIC PR - https://www.decentmusicpr.com/

    OUR IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/⁠

    Episode Features:

    - What PR really means in 2025 (far beyond press) and why results take time.

    - Fans over followers: how to define a real fan and why engagement beats vanity metrics.

    - Email lists!!!

    - Practical ways to spark engagement on socials and how authenticity shows up.

    - When and how to use paid ads on Meta to drive Spotify saves and playlist adds.

    - Smart ad targets: promote your own curated playlist to lower the click barrier and nudge the algorithm.

    - Creative assets that work for £0–£250 budgets.

    - If you only have ÂŁ250 for a single - what should you proiritise?

    - A hustle case study: low-cost public performance/meetup ideas and repeatable on-the-go content concepts.

    - How to vet PR companies, spot red flags, and when “pay on results” makes sense (press/radio) vs not (streams).

    - Quick wins to try right now.

    New episodes every Monday x

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    2 months ago
    22 minutes 41 seconds

    The Helping Musicians Podcast
    MANNY SINGH // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 127

    Another human being who is very aligned with our mission of helping as many musicians as possible make a living doing what they love.

    Manny Singh is a new music obsessive who’s built a very cool world of superfans and v talented new artists thanks to his projects Fresh Press, Under The Radar.

    On this episode we try and get the greatest hits of things Manny has seen in new artists that go on to have sustainable careers, dig into his ‘vibe board’ exercise, plus get onto one of our favourite topics - why you should never be scared to fire out the DMs.

    MANNY IG - https://www.instagram.com/mannyssingh/

    OUR IG - https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/

    Episode Features:

    - The three traits Manny sees in artists who break through.

    - Why building a small, dedicated fanbase beats chasing loads of followers.

    - How to use storytelling and personal passions (like Manny’s love of coffee) to connect with fans.

    - Examples of creative fan engagement - from coffee shop meetups to DIY park shows.

    - The ‘vibe board’ exercise Manny uses with new artists to define visuals, keywords, and listener personas.

    - The butterfly effects that shaped Manny’s own journey.

    - Behind the scenes of landing big interviews (including a chance Yungblud moment).

    - Tips for DMing artists and reaching out that actually get a response.

    - Why rejection still plants seeds and builds awareness of your project.

    New episodes every Monday x

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    2 months ago
    28 minutes 10 seconds

    The Helping Musicians Podcast
    RYAN SCMIDT ESQ // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 126

    In 100+ episodes of the Helping Musicians Podcast - arguably the one piece of advice shared most is 'get a lawyer'. At the start. Asap.

    So, we're gassed to say that today's guest - Ryan Schmidt Esq - is not just a lawyer (and a v good one at that) - but also a musician himself, so he has that empathy and understanding of what you'll be going thru yourself.

    On this episode Ryan shares a greatest hits of all the things you need to watch out for so you don't get screwed - keep things fair and fun - plus a breakdown of all the big scary words that get thrown around that we don't really understand.

    RYAN IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanschmidt.esq/

    OUR IG - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Episode Features:

    - Ryan's top three things a musician should watch out for so they don't get screwed.

    - Top tips to spot music industry scams in 2025.

    - Why you NEED to know your copyrights and who owns what.

    - What actually counts as a contract? And why why generally speaking emails are bettet than Ms.

    - How to lock in a 3AM

    - How to keep the creative vibe and energy without losing the paperwork.

    - Why you need to watch out for “perpetuity,” “exclusive,” and long terms - and why short terms generally protect your future value.

    - Using AI smartly to translate legalese, not to replace legal advice - plus how to ask labels to cover your own lawyer.

    - Social content basics for musicians: why using your own song in posts converts best.

    - Covers vs samples vs interpolations - the simple definitions, what needs clearance, plus some sick music industry examples.

    - “Pro bono” in real life: when free/discounted help happens and where legal aid actually fits.

    x

    New episodes every Monday x

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    3 months ago
    32 minutes 18 seconds

    The Helping Musicians Podcast
    LYRA // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 125

    One of the most joyful episodes we've had the pleasure of recording in 100+.

    This week's show is with Lyra - a human being who can genuinely say she outsold BeyoncĂŠ (in Ireland), has done some incredible tours, and has build an incredibly dedicated fanbase / community.

    LYRA IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisislyra/

    OUR IG - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/ ⁠⁠⁠

    Episode Features:

    • How Lyra’s debut album outsold Beyoncé in Ireland.

    • The power of building a genuine community and letting fans inside.

    • Why today’s audiences value authenticity over “untouchable” stars.

    • The sliding-doors moment that led her to her manager.

    • Lyra’s honest take on whether support tours are worth it for new artists.

    • The importance of being truly ready before stepping on a huge stage.

    • Why her fans are the real reason she makes music.

    x

    New episodes every Monday x

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    3 months ago
    28 minutes 32 seconds

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    MARTIN JENSEN // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 124

    A very open and honest episode - from an artist that has one billion + streams - tours the world on the reg - and just so happens to be one of the nicest humans we've spoken to.

    You may know Martin Jensen from his mega hit 'Solo Dance', maybe from his humongous remixes for artists like Ed Sheeran and Jason Derulo, OR, you may have seen his incredibly infectious performances live.

    Either way - on this ep Martin is very open about all the lessons learned along the way - including quite a few that could save you some serious headaches.

    MARTIN IG - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/djmartinjensen/

    OUR IG - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/ ⁠⁠

    Episode Features:

    - Why Martin believes failing is the best way to grow as an artist.

    - The dangers of taking advances from record labels (and how it came back to bite him).

    - How “Solo Dance” changed Martin’s life- and why that mega success also brought new struggles.

    - Learning to appreciate success after chasing massive streaming numbers.

    - The importance of paying for a lawyer and not rushing into contracts.

    - How collaboration fuels Martin creatively (and why sliding into DMs still works).

    - Why first impressions matter when pitching songs - and the one thing you should never send.

    - The story behind his new single Follow Me with Laurent and SACHA.

    x

    New episodes every Monday x

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    3 months ago
    28 minutes 31 seconds

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    MICHAEL ALDAG // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 123

    You may know him from his ridiculously catchy mega-tunes ‘Cheating’ or ‘Girlfriends’. You may know him for playing sets to fans so dedicated you’re gonna be glad you brought your Loop earplugs. OR you might just know him from being a lovely, v charming human being.

    This week’s guest is Michael Aldag. An artist that in the past five years has experienced a lot of the things most musicians dream about. Touring. Songs going viral. Building a dedicated fanbase. And on this ep, Michael is v open and honest about all the lessons he’s learnt along that journey.

    Plus we get our first John Pork mention on the show, so there’s that.

    MICHAEL IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/michael.aldag/

    OUR IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/ ⁠

    Episode Features:

    - The three things Michael wishes he could tell himself starting out in music.

    - The importance of sticking to your guns.

    - The challenges you face at the first signs of success.

    - Michael’s journey and lessons from Tik Tok.

    - How to balance personal and professional life and not go insane.

    - Some epic butterfly effects that changes Michael’s life.

    - The importance of being authentic when it comes to art.

    - This new chapter of Michael Aldag.

    x

    New episodes every Monday x

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    6 months ago
    24 minutes 48 seconds

    The Helping Musicians Podcast
    LOIS MARSHALL (DEFECTED) // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 122

    If you're a musician whose music even remotely comes under the Dance or Electronic music worlds - then this is your dream episode. 👀

    Lois Marshall - Head of Radio and Club Promotions at the legendary Defected. This show is full of all the gems, tips to increase your chance of getting listened to, plenty of examples of why ya need to shoot your show, PLUS overcoming the shyness of networking and getting out there in music.

    LOIS IG - https://www.instagram.com/loismarshall__/

    OUR IG - https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/

    Episode Features:

    - Lois' three tips to increase your chances of getting your song played on the radio and in the club.

    - Overcoming that initial shyness when it comes to getting yourself out there.

    - Send. That. DM!

    - Lois' inspiring story of how she got her job.

    - Some banging case studies of artists that have proper put the graft in and are now getting their flowers.

    - The importance of radio in 2025.

    New episodes every Monday x

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    6 months ago
    33 minutes 17 seconds

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    SEAN ADAMS (DROWNED IN SOUND) // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 121

    A guest this week who cares about helping musicians just as much as us.

    You might know Sean as the founder of Drowned in Sound - a legendary music blog which at its peak had 3 million readers. You may know him as an artist manager. A guest on all of the sick music industry panel events you’ve been too.

    Or you might just know him cos he’s very vocal about trying to make the world a better place - for musicians - and tbf, non musicians too.

    SEAN IG - https://www.instagram.com/seaninsound/

    DROWNED IN SOUND POD - https://pod.link/1037405920?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeZGjH2mDZAQ_4PrW6uMMd7DcHKJC2p0TifwQkWPWmplLdfdErMuAgRXYPIYw_aem_aqutVNv_vpb163cWGKHXaA

    OUR IG - https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/

    Episode Features:

    - Sean’s top three things you can do to take steps towards a sustainable career.

    - How do you define your artistic identity?

    - The importance of world building - and how to start.

    - Connecting with your audience.

    - How tf do you navigate the ‘attention economy’.

    - Some great stories of ways artists caught Sean’s attention.

    - The importance of having an ‘offline’ strategy.

    - Unique shows and environments to play shows in.

    New episodes every Monday x

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    8 months ago
    32 minutes 12 seconds

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    ARI HERSTAND // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 120

    Today's guest is Ari Herstand, author of 'How To Make It In The New Music Business'.

    Which, as you can tell from the title, means he is a human very aligned with us in trying to help you make a living from your music.

    Not just that, Ari is a v talented musician himself too. He's been through the releasing music process, he's done those touring logistics. He has that empathy.

    And now, tries his best to help musicians with the skills and information needed to live a fulfilling life from your music.

    An incredibly valuable show. Whack open your Apple Notes and get involved.

    ARI'S SHOW - https://aristake.com/new-music-business-podcast/

    ARI'S BOOK - https://book.aristake.com

    ARI'S IG - https://www.instagram.com/aristake_/

    OUR IG - https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/

    Episode Features:

    - Why you need to set 'SMART Goals'.

    - And how you can do that.

    - Knowing your 'why' as a musician.

    - The key challenges you face as an artist at the start of your career.

    - New platforms which are great for helping you connect with your fans.

    - How you can use that fan data.

    - Why you want fans, not followers.

    - Low hanging fruit - easy wins to help you take the next step.

    - Some important music industry terms you may not be familiar with.

    New episodes every Monday x

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    8 months ago
    44 minutes 22 seconds

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    INSPIRING DATA FROM SPOTIFY?! // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 119

    Something a bit different this week - no guest - so instead we dig into the new Spotify Loud & Clear Report - and try our best (pinky promise) to pull the data from it that is inspiring for you as a musician at the start of your career.

    We get a bit number heavy on this one - but the good news is there are genuinely quite a few stats in here that are positive for you if you're dreaming of making a living from your music.

    OUR IG - https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/

    LOUD & CLEAR - https://loudandclear.byspotify.com/

    Episode Features:

    - How many artists on Spotify are making a living from their music?

    - Some positive stats on the diversity of artists making a living from their music.

    - How many artists are uploading to Spotify in 2025?

    - Wtf was Snoop Dogg on about in that viral clip of getting basically no money from a song that has a billion streams?

    - The differences in streaming revenue splits.

    - How many songs are now in the million streams club?

    New episodes every Monday x

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    9 months ago
    24 minutes 9 seconds

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    JONATHAN CAPECI (NIGHTLY) // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 118

    Frontman of Nightly, songwriter for a bunch of your favs (like Kane Brown, Valley), and arguably most importantly - a very lovely human being who clearly loves making music.

    Fresh from the launch of Nightly’s new album ‘Songs to Drive To’ - we chat w Jonny about how quickly industry peeps can change their opinion. Some beaut ways to nurture your fanbase. The importance of collaboration. And so much more, all with the goal of helping you as much as possible with your own musical goals and dreams.

    Oh, and Sam tried his best to not be a massive fanboy too.

    ‘Tried’ being the key word there.

    NIGHTLY IG - https://www.instagram.com/nightly/?hl=en

    JONNY IG - https://www.instagram.com/jonathancapeci/

    OUR IG - https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/

    Episode Features:

    - The three things Jonny wishes he could tell himself starting out.

    - Why you gotta back yourself.

    - A crazy story on how industry people can change their mind when they see success.

    - How to nurture your fanbase / community.

    - Collaboration and the benefits of it.

    - Songwriting, for yourself, and for others.

    - The magic of social media - and how a song can connect overnight.

    New episodes every Monday x

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    9 months ago
    32 minutes 20 seconds

    The Helping Musicians Podcast
    AIDAN GRANT (DIFFERENT SAUCE / FNP) // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 117

    Founder of Different Sauce - a company who basically specialise in helping musicians get their music in front of people. Not just PR. Influencers. Creators. And also the old-skool blogs etc. Working with artists like Milky Chance, Caribou, Gabrielle Aplin, LP Giobbi and more.

    He's also a v talented musician himself (FNP) - an artist so talented - he actually had a massive Tik Tok moment himself. He just didn't find out til a year later. Oops.

    AIDAN'S IG - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fnp_aidan/⁠

    DIFFERENT SAUCE - ⁠https://www.differentsauce.co.uk/⁠

    OUR IG - ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod ⁠⁠⁠

    Episode Features:

    - The top three things a musician can do to get your music in front of people in 2025.

    - Are platforms like SubmitHub worth it in 2025.

    - Why you should be taking inspo from artists that aren't mega-famous.

    - You've got ÂŁ500 - what do you do as a musician to get your music in front of as many people as poss.

    - What blogs / similar are still relevant in 2025?

    - If you're going to put the money into influencers - what do you need to be putting out yourself?

    - Are there any non-cringe 'music influencers'?

    - Influencer vs tastemaker?

    - Why it might be worth 'paying for a blue tick' on Instagram?

    - How Aidan's own tune ended up being used by Sony, Bolt, UGG and more.

    - Make sure you have an artist account on Tik Tok.

    New episodes every Monday x

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    9 months ago
    32 minutes 36 seconds

    The Helping Musicians Podcast
    TOBY GAD // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 116

    19 Billion streams. Has written 3 Grammy winning songs (!!). Host of his own banging podcast (Songs You Know), where he talks to some of the greatest songwriters of all time.

    A man behind songs pretty much everyone you've ever met will know (John Legend's 'All Of Me', Fergie's 'Big Girls Don't Cry).

    This is a special episode. Toby shares all sorts of actionable tips on how you can stay inspired as a songwriter and get what you're feeling across. As well as sharing a bunch of stories about those iconic songs mentioned above.

    TOBY IG - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tobygadmusic/⁠⁠

    TOBY'S POD - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast ⁠

    OUR IG - ⁠www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod ⁠

    Episode Features:

    - Toby's top three tips for staying inspired as a songwriter.

    - The importance of keeping a notebook with you at all times.

    - And how that notepad could lead to songs like Fergie's 'Big Girls Don't Cry'.

    - The importance of authenticity in songwriting.

    - Why you have to ‘show up’ as much as possible.

    - The role of social media. And why Toby thinks Tik Tok is an incredible opportunity.

    - What does AI mean for songwriters in 2025.

    New episodes every Monday x

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    9 months ago
    28 minutes 40 seconds

    The Helping Musicians Podcast
    VÉRITÉ // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 115

    VÉRITÉ is a badass independent artist who has racked up 350+ million streams, built an incredible community, plus hosts her own podcast w fellow artists (Anatomy of an Artist).

    This show has it all. How to build community and a network as an artist. How to be strategic with which dayjob you get. Plus an unreal story of how one response out of 500+ reach outs led to a Hollywood movie-esque few months.

    VÉRITÉ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/verite

    OUR IG - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Episode Features:

    - How to build a network + community for your music when you don't know anybody.

    - If you're gonna do a dayjob, could you do one which benefits your music career?

    - And why community is so important.

    - An absolutely unreal butterfly effect story.

    - The story of 1000+ VÉRITÉ postcards.

    - "The sea of chance and madness."

    - Reaching out to 500+ blogs in one year. And how just one response changed everything.

    - Why owning your masters is so important.

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    10 months ago
    32 minutes 47 seconds

    The Helping Musicians Podcast
    A weekly musician helping podcast. 🤝 Your mates who just wanna help ya make a living from your music. Answering the questions you give us, plus getting industry experts to share their tips, stories, and advice. New episodes every week. Key points summarised on the Instagram - @helpingmusicianspod