Open M.I.C - Music Industry Conversations GigMerge

In this episode of Open M.I.C, the participants discuss different ways to stand out as an artist within your hometown.   

Participants:
Ron
James
Adrian
Wes
Jehanne


Show Outline:
0:00 Explanation of this Discussion
1:22 Introductions 6:31
How to Stand Out in Your Hometown and Amongst Peers
12:54 Women in the Music Industry

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In this episode of Open M.I.C - Music Industry Conversations, we discuss music distribution, copyrights, DJing + more.  

Special thanks to our participants:  
Wes
Ron
Jeremiah 

Show Outline


0:00 Inspiration and Background 
1:10 Introductions 
3:46 Explanation of Discussion Flow 
4:12 Music Distribution 
6:00 Misconceptions about Copyrights 
7:15 Issues with Music Distributors  
14:20 Recommended Music Distributors 
7:30 How to Copyright Your Song in 2021 
19:08 Clearing Samples 
20:47 How Distribution/Copyrights affects DJs 
26:15 The Importance of Constructive Criticism 
29:07 Managing Expectations and Standards as a Creative 
30:44 Possible Hindrances for Success  
31:32 Word of Mouth Marketing 
32:30 Insights on European DJ Market 
33:17  Local Artists vs. Their Own Town 
38:19 How People Discover Music  
42:23 Submitting Music to DJs 
48:06 Spotify Playlisting, Curators, Inspiration from Radio 
49:52 Upcoming Product and Song Releases, Songs, etc. 
52:04 Outro

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Some great marketing tips were mentioned during our “Agendas in the Music Industry” conversation. We included those gems in a separate episode of Open M.I.C - Music Industry Conversations.”   

Show Outline
0:00 Marketing bots on social media
1:16 Using social media as a label
3:00 Finding your audience using social media analytics
5:12 The social media algorithm - blessing vs. curse
6:38 Simple vs. complex music
7:25 Consistent content is key
10:40 Do you try to be a part of the social media trends?   

Special thanks to our participants:
D. Watkins
Wes
Keary


And special thanks to our host: Ishmael 

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Is the music industry pushing certain agendas for the masses to buy into? The “gay” agenda, forcing Covid vaccinations, the emasculation of men, the hypersexuality of women…etc. plus more is discussed in this episode .

Listen to this episode to see what the participants think about these topics plus more!

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Keary Alaniz  
D. Watkins
Wes

Special thanks to our host Ishmael!  

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In this episode of Open M.I.C, 6 artists debate on several well-known conspiracy theories in the music industry. Does the illuminati play a role in the music industry? Is the 27-club a thing? Do celebrities fake their death? Plus more!

Show Outline:


Overview and Introductions 
What role do you feel the Illuminati and Elites play in the music industry? 
The conspiracy of TikTok's influence on the masses
Do you feel the musical additions on social media platforms are intentional to direct the industry a certain way or is it to make more money? 
Is there any truth to "streaming farms" set up by labels to get mass amounts of streams? 
The "27 Club" / "21 Club" - Coincidence? 
Hippie movement conspiracy
CIA files on Aliens, drugs, mind control... 
Artists faking their deaths?! 
Does the government monitor artists' influence on the masses?
Labels owning stock in and filling up private prisons?! 
Since rap music is constantly viewed as "violent," do you think it was intentional to aid in filling prisons? Do you think there is an agenda being pushed or it is a by-product of society? 
How does your beliefs influence the messages you put out in your music? 
Do you feel there is more demonic symbolism present since society consumes more visual content in this day and age? 
Why are labels constantly recruiting young kids? 
Outros

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Quranic
Keary Alaniz
Jaron
James
Delly Rollavelli
Davion

Special thanks to our host Ishmael!

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In this episode of Open M.I.C - Music Industry Conversations, we discuss:  
1. The effect of social media, streaming platforms, and the internet on music artists as well as the music industry
2. The relevance of record labels and record deals considering the mass amount of tech available at our fingertips  
3. If technology fosters healthy competition, collaboration, or oversaturation
Plus much more!  

Show Outline:


Discussion Overview
Introductions 
Do you feel social media, the internet, streaming platforms, etc. have been beneficial or harmful for artists and the music industry as a whole? 
With all of the technology people have access to, do you feel record deals and record labels are still as important and relevant for furthering an artists' career? 
How does the relationship with a label change now with the addition of social media? 
Do you foresee a time where social media and streaming platforms will function as the new record label? 
AI music and deep fakes in the future 
Do you feel that technology is creating healthy competition among independent artists? Is it helping to promote collaboration? Or is it showing how oversaturated the industry can be? 
If social media did not exist, what would your strategy be as an independent artist? 
What do you feel will be the next technological advancement to come benefit artists? 
Outro

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Kerry
HP/Teddy
Jeremiah
Jena
Lamar
Tre
Darryl  

Special thanks to our Host Ishmael  

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