Best Why Is Songwriting So Hard Podcasts (2024)

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Unveiling the Journey: Toni Childs' Road to Creative Triumph 37:14

22h ago37:14

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Toni Childs is the powerhouse behind hits like "Don't Walk Away" and "Stop Your Fussin',". She isn't just a singer-songwriter; she's a force of nature. Listen to Toni's inspiring journey from open mic kid to international sensation. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of music. Thanks to the 2023 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival …

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Understanding the Artist's Journey with Vika & Linda 20:49

15d ago20:49

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We chat with Vika & Linda at the 2023 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, to shine a light on their journey as artists and songwriters - from singing with The Black Sorrows, to discovering their artistic sound as a duo, finding the songs to record for their first album, and how they started writing songs as established artists. Timestamp: 2:27 - Explo…

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Can You Succeed as a Songwriter Without a Music Publishing Deal? with Mark Sholtez 20:51

29d ago20:51

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Not every songwriter will get a publishing deal, so we pose some questions to Mark Sholtez that may help songwriters understand how they can succeed as a songwriter without a music publishing deal. Having had success both as a published and self-published songwriter, Mark offers invaluable insights to this question. Timestamp: 3:00 - What is an ess…

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Let's All Agree On At Least One Thing: Music Does Make The World Smile! Come on in and Join the Show! 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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We're enjoying the listen to artists like The Neville Brothers, Mary Black, Tommy Emmanuel, The Rolling Stones, Amos Lee and others. Singer Songwriters doing what they do best: Writing and playing music! Let us know your thoughts: TheAndyKimbelShow@Gmail.com We're seeking music submissions from emerging artists who might want to have their music fe…

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What is Music Publishing and How Can It Help Songwriters? 41:06

1M ago41:06

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Music publishing is an area of the music industry that is complex and hard to get a handle on so we ask publisher and 2019 Billboard International Power Player, Rachel Kelly all the hard questions: What is a music publisher? How do they support songwriters? And do you really need a publishing deal? This episode is a solid overview of music publishi…

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The Magic of Songwriting Season 6 1:14

1M ago1:14

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Welcome to Season 6 of the Magic of Songwriting Podcast. This season is all about songwriting opportunities - from publishing deals, pitching your songs to artists, co-writing, sync opportunities and more. By the end of this season, our hope is that you will have a greater understanding of how songwriters can grow their careers, networks, and oppor…

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Continuing to bring the world peacefully together through great music by great singer-songwriters! Join the show. It is a wonderful hour of entertainment! 58:25

2M ago58:25

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Andy Kimbel presents an hour of some of his favorite singer songwriters. Hear the best of Folk, Blues, Cajun, Bluegrass, Celtic, Zydeco and more. From Rev. Al Green to Lighting Hopkins. Great tunes! You have probably not heard of many of these artists, but you soon will. Of course, there are very well known artists in the mix as well. We invite eme…

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Catching up with the Legacy of Lightning Hopkins and many more great musicians and singer songwriters. It's hosted by Andy Kimbel. Great music, every tune's a winner! 1:12:45

2M ago1:12:45

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Welcome to another episode of the Andy Kimmel Show, your one-stop destination for the best of blues, Cajun folk, bluegrass, and more! In this episode, we begin by delving deep into blues history, with a special focus on the legendary Lightning Hopkins. Aside from Hopkins, the show presents a diversely rich line-up of singer-songwriters from various…

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Music makes the world so much happier. We need more of it Join Andy Kimbel host of the best singer songwriter show on the internet. Great performances in this hour of The Andy Kimbel Show 1:00:20

4M ago1:00:20

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We're listening to The Indigo Girls, Tom Waits, Jackson Browne,, Alan Jackson and others. Join Andy as he breaks from his performing career to present artists that he enjoys. Thanks for listening. Check Andy's Website out at AndyKimbel.com! Send your song requests to The AndyKimbelShow@Gmail.com Studio line: 515-605-9888…

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The Andy Kimbel Show.. More great stuff from great singer songwriters. Tune it in and check it out! 1:00:05

4M ago1:00:05

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The Andy Kimbel Show It's all about connecting and making the world a happier friendlier place through music. Send your requests to TheAndyKimbelShow@Gmail.com. Musicians: We'd love to hear your music and get it played right here! Contact us through the above Email.By andyandamandashow

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Coast to Coast Live with Andy Kimbel! 50:27

4M ago50:27

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Going solo, we're going to touch upon the NAMM show, the largest, most incredible music industry show in the world. We're going to touch upon the GOP primary and the trials & Tribulations of Donald Trump, (Heck why not)... We're going to talk about observational astronomy. We're going to hear music from Natalie More accompanied by Andy Kimbel and a…

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How To Make the Most of Showcasing at a Music Industry Event 11:33

4M ago11:33

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The idea of playing your music on a stage at a key industry event somewhere in the world can sound alluring, but showcasing can be a big financial investment and should be part of a much bigger picture growth strategy for you as an artist. How do you know if the time is right for you to showcase and what’s involved? Want Professional Development me…

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Navigating the PR Dilemma: Insights from Super Duper Founder, Genna Alexopoulos 34:45

5M ago34:45

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To shed light on the intricacies of the PR landscape, the potential impact of publicity on your release, and what you can realistically anticipate, we spoke with a PR expert, Genna Alexopoulos. This episode offers valuable insights for artists navigating the complex PR decision-making process and the impact of the multifaceted PR world on the artis…

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Power Up Your Digital Marketing and Make the Most of Release Day with Viv Mellish 39:26

5M ago39:26

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Viv Mellish, founding partner from GYROstream, shares how independent artists can best use their digital distribution service and power up their digital marketing game to make the most of release day and reach as many people as possible. Viv mentions Every Noise At Once as a tool to help you get clear on your genre. Want Professional Development me…

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #235 w/ Canadian Rock Band Texas King Head Out On The Big Wreck North American Tour 2023!! 1:07:04

5M ago1:07:04

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #235 w/ Canadian Rock Band Texas King Hosted by Kim Cyr Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine www.musicsjourney.com https://www.nowandthenmagazine.com Sponsored by NOW and THEN Magazine Your Music Online Magazine at https://www.nowandthenmagazineBy Rock Band Texas King

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #234 w/ American Country Music Award-Winning Artist and Songwriter Scotty Emerick His Stories and Music! 2:03:05

6M ago2:03:05

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MUSIC'S JOURNEY INTERVIEW #234 W/ NASHVILLE COUNTRY ARTIST SCOTTY EMERICK HOSTED BY KIM CYR PRESENTED BY NOW AND THEN MAGAZINE WWW.MUSICSJOURNEY.COM HTTPS://WWW.NOWANDTHENMAGAZINE.COM Sponsored by NOW and THEN Magazine Your Music Online Magazine at https://www.nowandthenmagazineBy American Country Artist Scotty Emerick

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How Australia Singer Celia Pavey Became Pop Sensation 'Vera Blue' - An A&R Conversation with Michael Parisi 27:36

6M ago27:36

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In this industry conversation with Michael Parisi, we look at how he took Celia Pavey from a third-place finish on The Voice to Aussie pop sensation Vera Blue. If you’re still developing your artistic sound and look, or evolving it to the next level, check out this conversation for some practical and inspiring tips to create your unique artist bran…

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We’re Back! More Music, Special Guests, Live Shows The Best on Internet Radio 1:05:40

6M ago1:05:40

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Tune in and enjoy the show hosted by bluesy singer songwriter Andy Kimbel as he plays a selection of great artists. some of these talented performers will be relatively unknown, some are emerging that you will know over time, and of course, some very well known performers that have been producing records for decades. Singer Songwriters, Folk, Blues…

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #233 w/ Multi-Award Winning Country Artist Chad Brownlee Latest Single and New Music Video ‘’The Country Kind'' 39:46

6M ago39:46

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #233 w/ Multi-Award Winning Country Artist Chad Brownlee Hosted by Kim Cyr Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine www.musicsjourney.com https://www.nowandthenmagazine.com Sponsored by NOW and THEN Magazine Your Music Online Magazine at https://www.nowandthenmagazineBy Country Artist Chad Brownlee

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What is Music Marketing? Plus the Best Music Marketing Advice You'll Hear This Year with Stephen Green 1:00:00

6M ago1:00:00

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In this industry conversation with music media stalwart Stephen Green, we tackle the question of what marketing is from a macro viewpoint as well as best practices for pitching to media outlets and radio, and how artists can focus their marketing efforts on where it counts most and for maximum impact. Want Professional Development mentorship to gui…

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How to Network like a Rockstar at Music Industry Events and Conferences 13:50

7M ago13:50

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It’s not what you know, it's who you know. If you struggle with networking at music industry events, then be empowered and guided with a few simple tips to help you to stay grounded, present and balanced so that you can build quality relationships for your career. Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support you to release your son…

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What Can An Independent Record Label Do For An Artist and Do You Even Need One? with Sweetie Zamora 35:11

7M ago35:11

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What does a record label do? How do I get a record label deal? And what are some ways that I can get my songs out to the world without a label? To answer these questions, we chat with Sweetie Zamora, Head of Labels & Promotions at Remote Control Records. Sweetie shares about the role labels play in an artists’ career and what artists should be focu…

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Do I Need a Music Manager and How Can They Help Me Take My Next Steps? with Simone Ubaldi 30:43

8M ago30:43

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Do I need a music manager? When do I need a manager? What does a manager really do? And until I have one, how can I effectively manage myself as an artist? To answer these questions, we chat with Simone Ubaldi, co-director of Sundowner Artists and co-manager of internationally acclaimed, three-time ARIA award winning band, Amyl and The Sniffers. In…

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The Magic of Songwriting Season 5 1:44

8M ago1:44

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How do you fit into the music industry as a songwriter and artist, and how do you build your music industry team? These music industry conversations will offer you a deeper understanding of what support exists in the industry, how you can build your team, what roles different people play to help you take your career to the next level, and how you c…

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Jimmy Buffett. Need we say more? Great music, Great Radio. The Andy Kimbel Show 1:03:41

8M ago1:03:41

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Zac Brown, Mac McAnally, Neil Young, Marica Ball, Andy Kimbel, Dr. John, Billy Strings, Ray Charles, Warren Zevon, Bonnie Raitt . Gosh, can hardly get through the line up of this great program. One amazing performer after another. The Andy Kimbel Show!By andyandamandashow

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We Continue our tribute to the Philadelphia Folk Festival with highlights from the 60 year history of this amazing music event. We’ll also check out some highlights of the 60th from 2022 1:27:17

8M ago1:27:17

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We're back with another tribute to the Philadelphia Folk Festival and more with great performances by truly wonderful artists that include John Prine, Jim Croce, Susan Werner, Richard Thompson and more. We'll also run a highlight clip commemorating the the 60th 2022 Philly Folk Fest. The Andy Kimbel Show. Folk, Blues, Bluegrass, Zydeco, Singer Song…

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The Philadelphia Folk Festival. Join us as we continue to pay tribute to this very special and memorable event. Live performances by great artists who’ve performed at the fest though the years 1:03:39

9M ago1:03:39

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Andy Kimbel a national acoustic touring and recording artist, presents a very special program featuring some of the most talented singer songwriters from the folk, blues, bluegrass, zydeco and singer-songwriter world. This program produced on what would have been the Philly Folk Fest weekend on August 17-20th, pays a very special tribute to that am…

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Remembering the Philadelphia Folk Festival with this special reload of the 2006 festival featuring Jackson Browne and David Lindley and a 1968 Joni Mitchell performance at this famed festival. 2:20:45

9M ago2:20:45

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The Philadelphia Folk Festival was an amazing tradition that went on in August outside of Philadelphia PA for the last 60 years. It featured the earliest performances by the likes of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, Joni Mitchell, Stan Rogers, and countless others. Unfortunately, the festival which drew thousands of campers as well as day trippe…

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23 Countries, over 700+ published episodes, bringing the world together through great music and good conversation. The Andy Kimbel Show! 1:21:05

9M ago1:21:05

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Join this special episode as we welcome our guest Brian Ochab, a very talented singer songwriter out of Los Angeles California. Brian has been likened to Billy Joel and Elton John. His unique styling, masterful piano playing and great voice sets him apart. He'll be releasing his debut album soon. If you are in the LA area, you won't want to miss Br…

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Building Confidence and a Strong Creative Team: Behind the First Album Release with Kaiyah Mercedes 1:02:12

10M ago1:02:12

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17 year old queer singer songwriter, Kaiyah Mercedes has gone from writing their first song at eleven years old to their debut album being streamed over 200,000 times, just a handful of years later. In this Club Conversation, Kaiyah shares her clear artistic vision and how they manifest this into tangible form with the support of their creative com…

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We predicted Donald Trump’s Indictments, We’re predicting another one (or two) forth coming, and we’re predicting that you’re really going to enjoy this show! 1:01:06

10M ago1:01:06

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The Andy Kimbel Show. Great artists, great tunes and a great time. It's all about the music! Join us. Visit Andy on the web : AndyKimbel.comBy andyandamandashow

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Live greart performances on a grand mission to making the world happier and peaceful through the arts. Music truly does make the world smile and that’s what we set out to do here. Join us would you? 1:01:50

10M ago1:01:50

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Back from travels, Andy takes us through some great live performances by great artists, many of whom you probably do not know of, but some you probably do. There is something for everybody on the Andy Kimbel Show. If you would like your music included in our programming. Drop us a note at The AndyKimbelShow@Gmail.com. Visit Andy's music web at Andy…

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #232 w/ Country Artist Genevieve Fisher New Single and Music Video For ‘’Best Thing About The Rain'' 1:11:20

10M ago1:11:20

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #232 w/ Country Artist Genevieve Fisher Hosted by Kim Cyr Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine www.musicsjourney.com https://www.nowandthenmagazine.com Sponsored by NOW and THEN Magazine Your Music Online Magazine at https://www.nowandthenmagazineBy Country Artist Genevieve Fisher

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #231 w/ Country Artist Abby Stewart With Her New Music Video ''Love's Gone'' 59:04

10M ago59:04

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #231 w/ Country's Rising Star Abby Stewart Hosted by Kim Cyr Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine www.musicsjourney.com https://www.nowandthenmagazine.com Sponsored by NOW and THEN Magazine Your Music Online Magazine at https://www.nowandthenmagazineBy Country Artist Abby Stewart

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #230 w/ Country Stars River Town Saints Unveil New Summer Anthem ‘’She Got That'' Head Of Their Highly Anticipated Summer Tour! 1:21:43

10M ago1:21:43

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #230 w/ Country Stars River Town Saints Hosted by Kim Cyr Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine www.musicsjourney.com https://www.nowandthenmagazine.com Sponsored by NOW and THEN Magazine Your Music Online Magazine at https://www.nowandthenmagazineBy Country Rock Band River Town Saints

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How Do I Develop My Audience When I’m Not Promoting a Song Release? 12:20

10M ago12:20

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Many artists go quiet when they don’t have a release to promote, but when they do this they miss out on opportunities to continue to develop and build their audience. In this episode, we outline some commonly used and out of the box ways to develop your audience when you’re not promoting a release. Want Professional Development mentorship to guide …

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #229 w/ Country Artist Cole Bradley Unveils His New EP ''Back On A Beach'' and His Summer Banger ‘’Way I Drink'' 1:08:40

11M ago1:08:40

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #229 w/ Country Artist Cole Bradley Hosted by Kim Cyr Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine www.musicsjourney.com https://www.nowandthenmagazine.com Sponsored by NOW and THEN Magazine Your Music Online Magazine at https://www.nowandthenmagazineBy Country Artist Cole Bradley

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On a mission to make the world happier through great music and conversation, The Andy Kimbel Show. Join us for a great hour of entertainment! 1:00:49

11M ago1:00:49

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The Andy Kimbel Show Singer Songwriters from Various genres take the stage on the Andy KImbel Show. Folk, Blues, Celtic and more. Join the show! If you or someone you know is an emerging musician, send along your info and 3 MP3 files to The AndyKimbelShow@Gmail.com We do incorporate talent within the singer songwriter community form all over the wo…

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Congratulations to the NBA G League Champions, The Delaware Blue Coats, and the entire Philadelphia 76ers organization! Our Special guest is Joe Richmond of the Blue Coats! 1:00:04

11M ago1:00:04

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Talking about motivating and inspiring guys, Joe Richmond's career in pro basketball is extensive and spans from the Harlem Globetrotters to his current position with the NBA G League Champs, the Delaware Blue Coats. We're proud to be part of the Blue Coats family here on Coast to Coast Live with Andy Kimbel and welcome Joe Richmond along with othe…

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Why Musicians Are Holding Back Their Music Despite the Ease of Writing Songs - with Kwun 1:11:06

11M ago1:11:06

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In this club conversation with UK singer songwriter and producer, Kwun, we talk about the magic of channelling music, sound frequency and light language, and recording music in 432 Hz, juxtaposed with the big blocks that come up for artists when it comes to releasing and promoting music. Want Professional Development mentorship to guide and support…

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #228 w/ Country Star ANNIKA Alluring New Single ‘’It Kills Me'' 57:24

11M ago57:24

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #228 w/ Country Star ANNIKA Hosted by Kim Cyr Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine www.musicsjourney.com https://www.nowandthenmagazine.com Sponsored by NOW and THEN Magazine Your Music Online Magazine at https://www.nowandthenmagazineBy Country Star Annika

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The Andy Kimbel Show - Special Edition- Live at Jeweled Universe. . . South Pasadena California’s Open Mic! 1:01:27

11M ago1:01:27

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We're bringing the studio to the artists instead of the artists to the studio in this special edition of the Andy Kimbel Show. There is an abundance of talent in the Los Angeles California Area. As this program features primarily singer songwriters in various genres of music, we brought our show to a very special singer songwriter venue Called Jewe…

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #227 w/ Country Singer/Songwriter/Producer Dustin Bird Unveils His New Single ‘’The Love I Like'' 1:20:39

11M ago1:20:39

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #227 w/ Singer/Songwriter/Producer Dustin Bird Hosted by Kim Cyr Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine www.musicsjourney.com https://www.nowandthenmagazine.com Sponsored by NOW and THEN Magazine Your Music Online Magazine at https://www.nowandthenmagazineBy Country Artist Dustin Bird

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #226 w/ Alt Punk/Rock Band Huron Lines New Single ‘’Bad Idea'' Off Upcoming New Sophomore Album ''Found In Floods'' 54:04

11M ago54:04

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #226 w/ Alternative Rock Band Huron Lines Hosted by Kim Cyr Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine www.musicsjourney.com https://www.nowandthenmagazine.com Sponsored by NOW and THEN Magazine Your Music Online Magazine at https://www.nowandthenmagazineBy Alt Indie Rock Band Huron Lines

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How Do I Get My Music Out There? 6 Effective Ways to Promote Your Music 14:53

11M ago14:53

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What do I do after releasing a song? How can I promote my music by myself? How do I attract listeners to my music? How do I increase the number of streams on Spotify? If you’re asking these questions, listen in as we offer up ways that you can take a professional approach to your music business. Get tips to promote and market your brand and music s…

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #225 w/ Country Star Jason Blaine The Story Behind His Latest Single ‘’The Road That Raised You Up'' 1:26:56

11M ago1:26:56

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #225 w/ Country Star Jason Blaine Hosted by Kim Cyr www.musicsjourney.com https://www.nowandthenmagazine.com Sponsored by NOW and THEN Magazine Your Music Online Magazine at https://www.nowandthenmagazineBy Country Star Jason Blaine

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Music truly does make the world smile. Perhaps smaller too. Join Andy has it sets out to make a difference through some great artists 1:01:00

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Andy Kimbel is known to be among the finest finger pickin' folk and blues artists on the scene today. He coaches others, tours, writes and records. When he is not doing any of that, he hosts the Andy Kimbel Show and does it some more. Check out his YouTube Videos, Music streams and website at AndyKimbel.com. Download a tune for a buck! Join the sho…

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #224 w/ Country Artist Brayden King Latest Single ‘’Livin' The Dream'' 1:14:46

11M ago1:14:46

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #224 w/ Country Artist Brayden King Hosted by Kim Cyr Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine www.musicsjourney.com https://www.nowandthenmagazine.com Sponsored by NOW and THEN Magazine Your Music Online Magazine at https://www.nowandthenmagazineBy Brayden King

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Music's Journey INTERVIEW #223 w/ Award-Winning Country Artist Aaron Allen New Single ‘’Work'' 1:51:42

11M ago1:51:42

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #223 w/ Award Winning Country Artist Aaron Allen Hosted by Kim Cyr Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine www.musicsjourney.com https://www.nowandthenmagazine.com Sponsored by NOW and THEN Magazine Your Music Online Magazine at https://www.nowandthenmagazineBy Music's Journey Podcast

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It’s another adventure on Internet Radio with Andy Kimbel. Join in! 1:00:00

11M ago1:00:00

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Andy is a touring acoustic singer songwriter who when he is not out playing somewhere, enjoys bringing music to he world through this program of folk, blues, celtic, zydeco and bluegrass. Join the show! We're wishing Bob Dylan a happy belayed Birthday!By andyandamandashow

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