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Creatives Prevail
Conversations with creators, artists, founders, and industry professionals about how creative careers are built. Produced by Omelette Prevail.
Episodes
Creatives PrevailMarketing a New Project (Artist Advisement Session)
In this artist advisement session we had a chat with Paul Balazs, who’s been in many projects including the group The Psychedelephants. We discuss release…
Creatives PrevailRecord Label Therapy (Peter Catalano from 59x Records)
Starting a record label is a labor of love. Peter is the founder of record label 59x Records. We discuss how to get signed to a label, the challenges of…
Creatives PrevailHaving a Long Career in the Music Industry (Kevin Breuner from CD Baby)
Kevin has been with CD Baby for over 16 years and is currently Senior Vice President of Engagement and Education. He is also the host of the DIY Musician…
Creatives PrevailPlay to Your Strengths (Joan of Arkansas Artist Advisement Session)
In this artist advisement session with the band Joan of Arkansas we discuss how to get bigger shows, release strategy, and finding resources in your own…
Creatives PrevailThere’s No Better Experience Than Just Doing It (Jordan Verzar from Top Shelf)
Developing events and representation can be extremely stressful. Jordan has a long history of managing artists such as Amanda Palmer and curating events such…
Creatives PrevailFrom Pizza Parlors to American Idol (Amelia McLean)
Gigs are much more than just getting paid. Performer and singer-songwriter Amelia McLean, who’s been classically trained on the piano since she was a child…
Creatives PrevailInternships Part 2 (Sammi and Skippy)
We continue our conversation about the importance of internships with Sammi and Skippy. Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes…
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Internships Part 1 (Rachel and Marisa)
Is it worth getting an internship? In this two-part episode we invited prior interns from 80/20 Records to discuss their experiences, lessons learned, and how…
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Being True to Your Identity (Artist Advisement Session with The Joeys)
This is a recording of an artist advisement session with the band The Joeys. We discuss developing your brand, album release strategies, and securing shows…
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2 Year Anniversary!!
Beyond humbled to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of The 80/20 Show podcast! We decided to reflect on the milestones of the podcast for the past year, what…
Creatives PrevailThe Mouse and The Music - Disney Attraction Soundtracks (Imagineer Podcast repost)
For all you Disney fans out there, I had the honor to co-host a segment called The Mouse and The Music on the Imagineer Podcast. This is the full two parter…
Creatives PrevailThe Present and Future of Brand Partnerships (The NAMM Show 2022)
Getting creative with partnerships has never been more essential. At any stage, you can start developing an authentic relationship with the people that create…
Creatives PrevailWestone Audio Interviews (The NAMM Show 2022)
HAPPY 100TH EPISODE!!! This is a series of interviews at the Westone Audio booth during The NAMM Show 2022. We discuss what it takes to work for an audio…
Creatives PrevailIt’s Ok to Have a Day Job While Pursuing Music (This Modern)
Many have day jobs while supporting their passion for music. Marcus, Sean, and Tim are from the group This Modern, a blend of melodic rock, pop and modern…
Creatives PrevailHow to Be a Better Teammate (Liane Davey from 3COze)
How do you prevent a $7 conflict from becoming a $140 one? Liane Davey is the co-founder and principal of 3COze, a consulting firm focused on leadership and…
Creatives PrevailDon’t Get Hung Up On What You’re Supposed To Do (Joey Gutos)
Most often our journey leads us to where we least expect it. Joey Gutos is an Indie Pop artist from Tempe, Arizona, as well as a prior member of the 80/20…
Creatives PrevailNever Too Late To Start In Music (Sheri and Thom from The Frequency Principle)
Some believe if you don't start early in music you can't develop a career, which is ludicrous. Sheri and Thom are the duo behind The Frequency Principle. We…
Creatives PrevailBringing Creative to Your Community (Ami Rogers from 59x Records)
What does it take to represent artists? Ami Rogers is the EVP of Operations and Artist Development for 59x Records. We discuss her incredible backstory on…
Creatives PrevailWhy You Should Open Garageband Before Instagram (Rhys Green from popsiclestickairport)
It can be challenging to figure out what to focus on. Rhys Green is from the Indie/Pop rock band popsiclestickairport. In this interview we cover the…
Creatives PrevailHow Healthy Competition led to Opening for Alice Cooper (Summer and the Rain)
Are competitions toxic or do they push you forward? We chatted with all the members from Summer and the Rain on music education and how two members had prior…
Creatives PrevailEmbarrassing Yourself and Deep Diving into TikTok (Jackson VanDerPol from Viper Club)
What’s the point of being an artist if you’re not having fun while doing it? Jackson VanDerPol is the lead singer of the cinematic modern rock band Viper Club…
Creatives PrevailEnthusiasm is Contagious (Ryan Clark of Hookworm Records)
Connecting with others in the music community can be a struggle. Ryan Clark is the founder of Hookworm Records. In this interview we discuss how his passion…
Creatives PrevailWriting Your Own Story to Form a Band (Ed Sweet from Electric Sol)
How can you reverse engineer being a songwriter? Ed Sweet is the founder and front person for the indie dance/pop group Electric Sol. In this interview we…
Creatives PrevailWhy You Should Play One Gig a Week (Sophie and Alex Dorsten)
Is it worth it to do open mics and competitions? Sophie and Alex Dorsten are an Indie-Pop songwriting duo. In this interview we discuss their experiences with…
Creatives PrevailBringing Hip Hop and the Music Industry to Dubai (Albert Carter from Hip Hop University)
Play to your strengths. Albert Carter is the co-founder of Hip Hop University, founder of the Emirates Music Summit, and founder of the digital music…
Creatives PrevailFollowing Your Heart (Andrea and Pete from Birds and Arrows)
It’s difficult to balance your responsibilities with where your passion lies. Andrea and Pete Connolly are from the rock group Birds and Arrows. In this…
Creatives PrevailWorking with Friends (Topic Discussion with Daphne and Chris)
Is it a good idea to work with friends? We brought back Daphne Greene and Christopher Price, as we are all good friends and have collaborated together, to talk…
Creatives PrevailPlaylisting and the Power of Connection (Matt Jenko from Musicto)
It’s a challenge to navigate the ecosystem of playlisting. Matt Jenko is one of the main curators for the playlist platform Musicto. In this interview we…
Creatives PrevailWhy You Should Go To Multiple Shows A Week (Joe Maier of Every Show Joe)
How do you get involved in your local music community? Joe Maier, aka Every Show Joe, is a photographer, podcaster and YouTuber. In this interview we discuss…
Creatives PrevailFailed Projects with Emily and Moira (Topic Discussion)
How many projects have you tried to launch but failed? I brought back Emily and Moira, whom both have interned for 80/20 Records, to discuss a number of failed…
Creatives PrevailFrom Alaskan Landscapes to Filming Weezer (Chase Warren)
Sometimes you just need the confidence to show that you belong. Chase Warren is a filmmaker and videographer. In this interview, we discuss what he did to end…
Creatives PrevailFifteen Years in Radio (Dani Cutler from KWSS)
In this special episode, we revisit Dani Cutler to celebrate her fifteen years in radio. We deep dive into her career discussing the challenges she faced along…
Creatives PrevailThe King of Weekend Warriors (Cori Rios from The Hourglass Cats)
What does it take to book shows? Cori Rios is the frontman of the Desert Reggae and RocknRoll collective The Hourglass Cats. In this interview, we discuss how…
Creatives PrevailMaking What You Love (Adam Sears from Lobate Scarp)
How do you find ways to fund your projects while still being true to yourself? Adam Sears is the founder and frontman of the Progressive Space Opera Rock band…
Creatives PrevailDeveloping Your Content with Moira and Brant (Topic Discussion)
Struggle trying to be creative? We’re trying a new format in addition to interviews by having discussions on certain topics. In this discussion with Moira and…
Creatives PrevailHappy Accidents and Making Your Own Luck (Ben Anderson)
Perseverance is key in the music industry. Ben Anderson is a musician and artist that ranges from a solo career to forming a band. In this interview we discuss…
Creatives PrevailBuilding your Career and Why a Website is your Resume (Stacey Bedford from Bandzoogle)
How do you go from customer support to running the whole company? Stacey Bedford is the CEO of Bandzoogle. In this interview, we go into depth in her…
Creatives PrevailFinding People More Talented Than You (Jason Davis from One One 7 Entertainment and Noble Management)
Think it’s impossible to connect with major label execs? Jason Davis is the founder of One One 7 Entertainment and Noble Management. In this interview, we…
Creatives PrevailGoing Backwards into Songwriting and the Music Industry (Mike Errico)
When is it time to alter your career path? Mike Errico is a songwriter, journalist, music supervisor, and professor teaching songwriting at NYU and Yale. In…
Creatives PrevailFearlessness of Networking (Steven Leavitt from i Create Sound)
How do you get connected in the music industry? Steven Leavitt is a music producer, host of The Language of Creativity podcast, and founder of i Create Sound…
Creatives PrevailThe First Steps in Music and TikTok Strategies (Sammi and Brant)
How do you start in the music industry? Sammi Martinez and Brant Bloxom are both members of the 80/20 team. In this interview, we discuss how they got started…
Creatives PrevailLife After Music (Dan Rojas from 42 Eternal)
Your priorities will eventually change in your life, whether it’s finding a new passion, moving to a new place, or starting a family. Dan Rojas was the lead…
Creatives Prevail2021 Wrap Up and The Future of The 80/20 Show
This is episode number 70! Thank you all so much for listening. We're taking a few weeks off for the holidays but will be back in full swing in 2022. In the…
Creatives PrevailFrom Radio Promotion to Top Music Lawyer in Billboard (Rachel Stilwell)
How do you become a prominent member in the music industry? Rachel Stilwell is an entertainment lawyer who’s been in the top music lawyers list in Billboard…
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80/20 Records Showcase (KWSS 93.9 FM takeover)
This is a special episode featuring highlights from our takeover on KWSS 93.9 FM and including music from Faun Flora, Gabe Kubanda, Bear Ghost, Turn Zero, and…
Creatives PrevailMusic in Gaming and Film (EduMusication Repost)
How do you get into composing for film, TV, and games? This is a repost from the EduMusication Roundtable, Music in Gaming and Film. Panelists: Alexander…
Creatives PrevailDeep Diving into Artist Management (Melissa Garcia from #iVoted Festival and Collective Ent)
What does it take to manage artists? Melissa Garcia is the CMO of the #iVoted Festival and partner for the management firm Collective Entertainment. In this…
Creatives PrevailHow Seizing Opportunities led to a deal on Shark Tank and Beyond (Maria Luna from FAMIGO)
What does it take to go from idea to execution? Maria Luna is the founder of FAMIGO, one of our incredible partners. We discuss how she went down a…
Creatives PrevailBeing a Swiss Army Knife in the Music Industry (Jason Robey from Wicked Garden Media)
Is it possible to thrive pursuing multiple skills? Jason Robey is a musician, photographer, audio engineer, video editor, and music journalist. In this…
Creatives PrevailThe Future of Livestreaming (EduMusication Roundtable)
How has livestreaming changed? This is a repost from the EduMusication Roundtable on The Future of Livestreaming. We discuss how artists utilized livestreaming…
Creatives PrevailSix Degrees of Separation (Fire by Night)
How do you connect with people in the music community? Kai Vander Maten, Faith Powell, and Skip Cleland are members of the hard rock band Fire by Night. We…
Creatives PrevailThe Three Steps in the Music Industry (Marc Mutnansky from Fearless Records)
How do you shift into and within the music industry? Marc Mutnansky is one of the product managers for Fearless Records. In this interview we discuss about his…
Creatives PrevailBeyond Endorsement Deals (Rachelle and Blake from Westone Audio)
How do you connect with brands? Rachelle Wilkinson and Blake Gaiser from Westone Audio tell their incredible stories on how they got to their current positions…
Creatives PrevailWhat Record Labels Look For (Producer Life Podcast repost)
Want to know what record labels look for? In this repost from the Producer Life Podcast we discuss how 80/20 Records finds new artists and how we collaborate…
Creatives PrevailManaging the Modern Recording Studio (Otto D'Agnolo from TheRecordingArtist.com)
Dream of owning your own studio? Otto D'Agnolo is a producer, host of the Otto D show, and founder of TheRecordingArtist.com. In this interview we explore how…
Creatives PrevailHow to Hack to be a Successful Band (Brandon Kellum from American Standards)
How do you keep a band going for over 10 years strong? Brandon Kellum is the co-founder and vocalist for metal core band American Standards. We discuss…
Creatives PrevailHow to Start in the Music Industry (Veronica Everheart)
How do you begin a career as an artist? Veronica Everheart is a singer songwriter who recently released her debut single and is currently a student in music…
Creatives PrevailMusic Journalism and the Future of NFTs (Alexander Zwerner from EARMILK)
Have tons of project ideas but don't know where to start? Alexander Zwerner is a music journalist who writes for Earmilk as well as the founder of Beatly…
Creatives PrevailNuances of Playlist Curation (EduMusication Roundtable Repost)
Struggle on how to pitch to playlisters or want to curate your own? This is a repost from one of the EduMusication Roundtable live streams called Nuances of…
Creatives PrevailBeing an Artist is like Running a Restaurant (David Nunez from After the Calm)
Have you found band members on Craigslist? David Nunez is the co-founder of the Alternative rock band After the Calm. In this interview we discuss how the band…