Best MAKJ Podcasts (2024)

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HARRISON BENNETT (Deadbeats) - Label Manager And A&R For Zeds Dead's Record Label 55:27

6h ago55:27

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Harrison Bennet is the head of A&R and label manager for Zeds Dead's record label Deadbeats. He is also a manager with the Toronto-based management company 2+2 and works with Zeds Dead, SIPPY, Levity and more. In this episode we talk about what it takes to get signed, how to properly promote a release, how much of a marketing budget you should have…

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JUSTIN JAY - How To Get Away With Making Multiple Genres 1:06:56

3d ago1:06:56

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Next round of the Headliner Mindset group coaching program starts Monday, October 7th. Sign up here: https://www.nikcherwink.com/headlinermindset Justin Jay is a truly eclectic artist who is able to bounce around between different scenes and genres by following the most important rule of being an artist… HAVING FUN! In this episode we talk about to…

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WILL RUNZEL (Prodigy Artists) - Manager of Slander, NGHTMRE and more 53:44

4d ago53:44

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Will Runzel is the co-founder of Prodigy Artists, one of the most successful management companies in the dance music industry who represent Slander, NGHTMRE and a strong roster of other talented artists. In this episode we discuss how to effectively launch and market your brand to get the attention of a manager, the early years of Slander, NGHTMRE …

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CHERYL ENGELHARDT - How To Make Money From Your Email List 47:42

11d ago47:42

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Download the free “Mastering Email” PDF here: https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/email And join the free “Musician’s Success Cycle” mini-course here: https://www.inthekeyofsuccess.com/successcycle Cheryl Engelhardt is a Grammy nominated artist, producer and composer who has mastered the systems (and mindset) that musician’s need to build a profitabl…

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Conversation with Eric Dlux, Five, Skratchy, and Mikiwar | Ep.83 1:54:36

22d ago1:54:36

1:54:36

By Headliner Music Club

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REALMUSIC EVENTS - How To Get Booked By Your Local Promoter 53:15

25d ago53:15

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RealMusic Events is a dance music promotion company that has been throwing parties in Austin, TX for over 15 years. They run the city's largest dance music venue, The Concourse Project, and also throw one of the biggest house and techno music festivals in the country, Seismic Dance Event. In this episode we talk about what promoters are looking for…

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PRESTON SMILES - Creating Art From The Energy Of Abundance 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Preston Smiles is a best-selling author, motivational speaker and transformational coach that has helped thousands of people change their lives for the best. In this episode we go DEEP and talk about how the energy we embody and the consciousness we have, from the inside-out, greatly affects both the results we create and the fulfillment we have in…

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BASS KLEPH - The Secret To Producing Better Music 56:04

1M ago56:04

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Bass Kleph is a seasoned vet in the dance music industry. He began exploring electronic music production just as gear and software programs were becoming available. His obsession with creating and "following the fun" lead him to have a successful career as an artist and DJ and play shows all over the world. Now he teaches, coaches and mentors other…

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Conversation with Eric Dlux, Five, Skratchy, and MAKJ | Ep.82 1:43:16

2M ago1:43:16

1:43:16

By Headliner Music Club

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MAKJ - How To Succeed As A DJ In The Modern EDM Industry 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

MAKJ is a seasoned vet in the dance music industry. Launching his career in 2012 at the height of the dance music explosion in the Unites States, he has toured the world many times over, played at major festivals like EDC, Ultra and Coachella, put out multiple #1 Beatport hits and collaborated with A-list artists like Hardwell, Steve Aoki and more.…

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FRANK WALKER - Bringing Back The Golden Era Of Dance Music 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Frank Walker is a Canadian electronic music artist signed to Kygo's management team and record label. Inspired by the "golden era" of big room house music, he's been bringing back some of those classic sounds and feelings into his productions, racking up tens of millions of streams on Spotify in the process. In this episode we talk about how to cur…

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LADY FAITH - The Queen Of Hardstyle And Her Mission To Grow The Scene 51:45

2M ago51:45

51:45

Next Headliner Mindset coaching group starts July 22! Get more info and sign up at www.nikcherwink.com/headlinermindset Lady Faith has a been a professional DJ for over 15 years and has been leading the charge to put hardstyle on the map in the United States. Immigrating from Iran at 7 years old, discovering dance music in the clubs of LA and start…

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LAIDBACK LUKE - How To Have A 30-Year Career In The Dance Music Industry 56:50

2M ago56:50

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Laidback Luke is a legend in the dance music industry, with almost 30 years of experience as a DJ, producer and artist who has wrote timeless hits and toured the world many times over. In this episode we discuss the importance of helping your peers, the dangers of partying, surviving crazy touring schedules, imposter syndrome and much more. Follow …

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Conversation with Eric Dlux, Five, Vice, and Goodchill | Ep.81 1:41:48

3M ago1:41:48

1:41:48

By Headliner Music Club

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&FRIENDS - Creating Art With Passion and Purpose 1:02:08

3M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Next round of the Headliner Mindset coaching group and community starts July 22! Click here for more info: https://www.nikcherwink.com/headlinermindset This week’s episode of the Headliner Mindset podcast features a truly magical artist and human, &friends. After leaving music behind and taking a 7 year hiatus, going on a deep journey of personal a…

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FRANZ HILBERATH (MP3 PR) - What An Artist Publicist Does And Modern Music PR 59:41

3M ago59:41

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Franz Hilberath is a music publicist and founder of MP3 PR who has worked with a wide roster of bass music artists including Zedd's Dead, Rezz, Subtronics and more. He takes a customized approach to connect artists with the right publicity outlets to promote their releases, tours and more. In this episode we talk about how the role of publicity and…

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ANAKIM - The Importance Of Mental Resilience, Visualization And Delusional Belief 1:01:57

3M ago1:01:57

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Join The Cult Creatives "Build A Brand Workshop" - June 27-30 in Los Angeles Info here: https://thecultcreatives.com/workshop Anakim is a melodic techno artist who put the blinders on to go all-in on his goals and dreams. He's played at some of the biggest clubs with some of the biggest artists in the scene, toured internationally and recently laun…

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HISHAM DAHUD (Rizik) - From "Shadow Artist" To Playing Coachella In Just A Few Short Years 1:11:50

3M ago1:11:50

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Join The Cult Creatives "Build A Brand Workshop" - June 27-30 in Los Angeles Info here: https://thecultcreatives.com/workshop Hisham Dahud is a music producer and multi-instrumentalist who's artist project Rizik explores a wide variety of genres and adamantly refuses to be put in a box. After supporting artists for years through his digital marketi…

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RYAN JASO (Super Evil Genius Corp) - The Marketing Agency Behind Your Favorite Artists & Festivals 59:16

4M ago59:16

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Ryan Jaso is the CEO & Co-Founder of the creative and digital marketing agency Super Evil Genius Corp. They work with some of the biggest artists, brands, record labels and festivals in the music industry including John Summit, Fisher, Chris Lake, Splash House, Golden Voice and many more. In this episode we talk about his many different roles in th…

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BRIGHT LIGHTS - How To Be An Authentic Artist AND Music Business Savage 59:21

4M ago59:21

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Bright Lights is a two-time Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, artist, producer and DJ with a long list of accolades in the music industry. From writing songs for A-list artists like Justin Bieber and Britany Spears, to singing on tracks with dance music legends like Porter Robinson, Zedd and Hardwell, she has established herself as a true power …

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LIZZY JANE - The Relentless Pursuit Of Being An Authentic Artist 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

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Lizzy Jane is a classically trained artist with a background playing in rock bands that is now carving out her out lane in the dance music industry. Staying authentic to her own vision and not allowing herself to be put in a box, she recently released an amazing 7-song EP called “Ignite”, played her first set at EDC and also hosts the Lizzy Jane po…

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SPACE YACHT - How LA's Favorite Industry Party Turned Into A Proper Brand And Label 56:46

4M ago56:46

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Space Yacht is one of the most culturally impactful brands in dance music. Starting off as a free Tuesday night party in LA, they are now throwing shows in multiple cities across the US, partnering with major festivals and releasing a constant stream of hits on their label Space Yacht Records. In this episode co-founders Rami Perlman and Henry Lu d…

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RINZEN - The Power Of Releasing Full-Length Albums 59:14

5M ago59:14

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Rinzen is a melodic techno artist who has had a meteoric career so far. Releasing with some of the biggest labels in the scene like Mau5trap , opening for legends like Eric Prydz and selling out headline shows all over the country, he recently dropped a full-length album called "Bend To The Light" that is a true masterpiece. In this episode we talk…

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DAVID RISHTY (Palm Tree Records) - The Importance Of Storytelling As An Artist 56:17

5M ago56:17

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David Rishty is the president of Palm Tree Records, Kygo’s label imprint under Sony Music that is home to artists like Sam Felt, Forrester, Thomas Jack and more. In this episode we talk about David's music industry career and the mindset that has supported his success, what they look for when signing artists and the importance of really understandi…

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EMMA KAPOTES (Rave Culture Cast) - Adding Value To The Dance Music Community 53:28

5M ago53:28

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Emma Kapotes is a content creator/influencer and the host of Rave Culture Cast, a weekly podcast that covers dance music industry news, community topics, festival tips, artist interviews and more. In this episode we talk about the CULTURE of dance music, how we both got into the scene, the importance of adding value to the community, tips for socia…

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GOSHFATHER - Lessons Learned From Making 52 Songs In 52 Weeks 1:05:39

5M ago1:05:39

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After having some early music industry success in an artist duo, Goshfather got stuck in his career and creative process. He was caught up in the party scene, avoiding the studio and almost decided to quit. But he decided to do something crazy instead: Make and release 52 songs in 52 weeks. He knew that committing to the creative process was the an…

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FETISH - How To Create A Viral Hit Song (Hint: Don't Try To) 49:29

5M ago49:29

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Fetish's song "Come Check This" is one of the biggest viral hits from the past few years, being used over a billion times by content creators. But he's not chasing viral moments. His genuine passion for production and experimentation has been the fuel behind his success and growing brand and reputation in the dance music industry, with a constant s…

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Conversation with Eric Dlux, Five, Skratchy, and DJ Fricktion | Ep.80 1:31:17

6M ago1:31:17

1:31:17

By Headliner Music Club

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BEXXIE - Developing The Mindset and Habits To Become a Full-Time Artist 53:53

6M ago53:53

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Bexxie is a producer and DJ who is getting millions of Spotify plays on her classic soulful house music tracks and was recently recognized as one of the Future of Dance Artists by 1001 Tracklists. After getting burned out in 2012 and quitting her pursuit to become a professional artist and DJ, she decided to give it another shot a few years ago and…

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PAUL CAMPBELL (NÛ Management) - How Fun, Passion and Dedication Will Help You Succeed In The Music Business 58:00

6M ago58:00

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Paul Campbell is an artist manager and legend in the Miami dance music scene. He runs NÛ Management and works with the grammy-nominated duo SIDEPIECE along with other acts from various genres. Starting his career as a party promoter and eventually co-founding the massively successful Dayglow concert series, he has a long history of music business w…

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KALEENA ZANDERS - How To Go From Guest Vocalist To Touring Artist 52:38

6M ago52:38

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Kaleena Zanders is one of the most electrifying and powerful voices and artists in the dance music scene. Her songs have tens of millions of plays on Spotify and are getting played every night at clubs and festivals all over the world. After growing tired of just being in the background and writing toplines for other artists, she is now touring as …

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CARLOS ALCALA (Thrive Music) - How To Create Hits, Get Signed & Promote Your Music 50:13

6M ago50:13

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Carlos Alcala is the EVP & Head of A&R at Thrive Music, one of the hottest record labels in the dance music industry right now. They've been putting out huge record from Tiesto, Acraze, Wuki, Moore Kimset and more. In this episode we talk about what A&R people actually do, how hit songs come together, how to get signed, connecting with the culture …

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GHASTLY - Having Purpose As An Artist & Never Giving Up 58:01

7M ago58:01

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Ghastly is household name in the dance music industry, playing shows all over the world under his main brand and now also with his more aggressive Ghengar project. Early success and the party-lifestyle almost threw him off course, but he dug deep to connect with his purpose and turn his life around, building a massive fan base and becoming one of t…

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OLIVIA MANCUSO - Empowering Artists With The Elevated Frequencies Podcast 58:54

7M ago58:54

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Olivia Mancuso is an ex-TV journalist whose passion for house and techno music inspired her to start a podcast and interview artists about what it takes to succeed in the music industry. Her insightful interviews cover not only business topics but also the mental and emotional side of the artist journey. Subscribe to the Elevated Frequencies podcas…

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WENZDAY - How To Embody Headliner Energy and Make Music That Moves People 58:02

7M ago58:02

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Wenzday is a bass house music producer and DJ who has been touring consistently, playing major festivals like EDC and Coachella and releasing on popular labels like Insomniac, Dim Mak and Confessions. She is also the co-founder of a label and collective called 40oz Cult and has built a dedicated audience of loyal fans she calls the "Heartbreakers".…

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CORYNNE BURROWS (Midas Touch Mgmt) - Turning Your Daydream Into A Day Job 57:10

7M ago57:10

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Corynne Burrows is the founder and CEO of Midas Touch Management who represents a powerhouse roster of artists including the grammy nominated duo SIDEPIECE, Nitti and Henry Fong. In this episode we talk about the personality traits and characteristics that successful artists have, how to identify your target market, the importance of getting feedba…

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VARIEN - Exploring Genres and Expanding Skillsets to Create Longevity In Your Career 55:14

8M ago55:14

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Varien is an insanely talented artist and someone who truly has no limits to their creativity. From releasing a wide variety of genres on Monstercat Records, to producing for metal, hip-hop and K-pop artists, and scoring music for film, TV and games like John Wick, The Walking Dead and Overwatch, their catalogue of credits runs deep. Follow Varien …

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JOE WISEMAN (Insomniac Music Group) - 360 Degrees of Artist Development 52:13

8M ago52:13

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Joe Wiseman is the director of Insomniac Music Group which includes more than 20 of the biggest record labels in dance music. From Insomniac's own brands like Insomniac Records, Bassrush, Factory 93 and Lost in Dreams, to helping run artist labels like Slander’s Heaven Sent and Dr. Fresch’s House Call Records, they are putting out a constant stream…

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BEN HOGAN (UTA) - How To Get A Booking Agent and Become A Legendary Touring Artist 56:54

8M ago56:54

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Ben Hogan from United Talent Agency is one of the most successful and in-demand booking agents in all of dance music. He has helped build the careers of dozens of artists including Marshmello, Jauz, Slander, NGHTMRE, Svdden Death and many more. In this episode we talk about what it takes to get signed to an agency, when is the right time in an arti…

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Conversation with Eric Dlux, Five, Skratchy, and DJ P-Jay | Ep. 79 2:03:46

8M ago2:03:46

2:03:46

By Headliner Music Club

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WILLIAM BLACK - 4 Steps to Becoming A Successful Artist 1:00:59

8M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

William Black has been tugging at the heart strings of fans from all over the world with his emotion-driven bass music and DJ sets. Collaborating with artists like Slander and Illenium, his songs have gotten tens of millions of plays on Spotify and he is regularly touring at some of the biggest clubs and festivals around the world. In this episode …

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Conversation with Eric Dlux, Five, Skratchy and DYRE | Ep. 78 2:13:39

9M ago2:13:39

2:13:39

By Headliner Music Club

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AU5 - Creating From Your Heart, Building Community and Knowing Your Worth 1:02:20

9M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Au5 is a true music production wizard, starting at just 9 years old and since releasing hundreds of songs. He has carved out his own unique lane and sound in the bass music scene, collaborating with major artists like Slander and releasing regularly on top labels like Ofelia Records and Monstercat. In this episode we get deep and philosophical, dis…

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Conversation with Eric Dlux, Five, Skratchy, and Stonerokk | Ep.77 2:05:39

9M ago2:05:39

2:05:39

In this podcast episode with guest Stonerokk, they delve into personalizing one's health journey. They discuss how individual reactions to dietary choices like fasting and coffee consumption vary and stress the importance of grounding health decisions in science. They humorously point out societal pressures to adopt certain health habits and emphas…

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LA MEET UP - Live Artist Coaching at Very First Headliner Mindset Workshop 1:04:03

9M ago1:04:03

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In this episode, Headliner Mindset host Nik Cherwink coaches three different artists on some of the challenges they've been going through. We discuss common issues like lacking a strong community, hesitating to release music and being confused about which direction to go with your brand. But each of these issues have deeper layers to them and the t…

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Conversation with Eric Dlux, Five, Skratchy and Fashen | Ep. 76 1:31:07

9M ago1:31:07

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This podcast episode is a lively blend of holiday reflections, DJ experiences, health discussions, and aspirations for the future. The hosts talk about Christmas traditions, favorite holiday movies, and iconic Christmas songs. They debate the pros and cons of real versus artificial Christmas trees, share humorous gift exchange stories, and express …

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KARRA - Taking Control of Your Career and Creating Your OWN Business As An Artist 59:13

9M ago59:13

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KARRA started her career in the music industry as one of the most successful singers and songwriters in dance music, collaborating on tracks with artists like Armin Van Buuren, Seven Lions, KSHMR, LSDREAM and many others. After creating some of the best-selling sample packs on Splice, she now runs her own online music product company and provides p…

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JAMES RHODES - Setting The Bar for Artist Development as VP of FIXT Music 57:53

9M ago57:53

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James Rhodes is the Vice President of Fixt Music, an independent record label that was founded in 2006 and provides publishing, merchandising and artist development services to their eclectic and exclusive roster of artists. In this episode we talk about how Fixt is separating themselves from the pack, why they no longer offer single deals, their c…

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Aaja Sanam (ADGRMS Version) [Extended Mix] 3:45

10M ago3:45

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EVAN CUDWORTH - How To Develop A Healthy Relationship With Partying 56:07

10M ago56:07

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Evan Cudworth is a party coach who is redefining what it means to party. After attending over 1,000 raves and festivals and getting lost in the dangerous trap of substances, he now teaches people how to have a healthy relationship with partying and is making a powerful and important impact on party culture and the music community. Follow Evan here:…

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