Best PR Damiani Podcasts (2026)

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How Artists Grow On TikTok And Instagram in 2026 14:21

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We break down why algorithms matter more than followers and how artists convert short-form views into real streams. We share a practical plan to hook fast, iterate in public, build aesthetics that stop the scroll, and push momentum to Spotify. • difference between TikTok reach and Instagram connection • why followers matter less than watch time and…

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How to Make it on Your Own in Music | From Studio Runner to David Guetta Collabs | Gio Damiani 1:03:29

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By Burstimo

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From Zero to 8 Million Superfans | Max & Harvey’s Music Journey 1:03:31

6M ago1:03:31

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The twins offer invaluable insights about content creation, brand partnerships, and songwriting sessions, including their recent collaboration with an undiscovered 19-year-old vocalist they found randomly on TikTok Live. This conversation isn't just for aspiring influencers or musicians, it's for anyone interested in the realities of building a sus…

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What Record Labels Won't Tell You About Artist Development 56:10

7M ago56:10

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The Music Industry Portal: https://www.musicindustryportal.com/By Burstimo

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How Artists Should Prepare Financially Before They Break | Top Music Industry Accountant Explains 51:22

8M ago51:22

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Adam Stanley is a top music industry accountant from SLRV based in London. You can check out more here: https://www.srlv.co.uk/ Membership with the fan pages: https://members.burstimo.com/By Burstimo

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How Artists Find Their Purpose | Ultra Records 47:31

11M ago47:31

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In this episode, we dive deep into the music industry with Mike Burns from Ultra Music, discussing the critical importance of storytelling, understanding your "why," and navigating today’s crowded market for artist growth. Listeners will learn how to authentically build their brand and the strategies behind successful marketing in music. • Insights…

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The Route To Success For Electronic Artists | Renowned Label Owner Explains 55:45

1y ago55:45

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Anton Partridge, renowned for his role as the former Global Director of Electronic Music at Warner, is now spearheading Good Company Records, bringing a fresh perspective to the electronic music world. Join us as Anton reveals the secrets behind thriving in the electronic music industry without the crutch of social media or chart hits. This episode…

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How We Got an Artist From ZERO to 40k Spotify Monthly Listeners In 8 Months 9:52

1y ago9:52

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Learn the marketing tips and tricks that we use, to get the fans you deserve. This isn't hypothetical. We tell you all about an artist we grew from nothing to 26k followers on Instagram, 120k followers on TikTok and millions of streams. Isaac's story is a testament to how consistent, engaging content and active interaction with followers can drive …

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What We Look For In An Artist To Make Them Successful as a Music Marketing Company 16:08

1+ y ago16:08

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We take you through everything we look for in an artist knowing that they have something that will allow us to promote their music and take their career to the next level.By Burstimo

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What to realistically expect from a debut release 14:56

1+ y ago14:56

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What if your debut music release could exceed all your expectations? Join us as we uncover the secrets to navigating the music industry's complex landscape with strategies that transform dreams into reality. We guarantee insights into achieving commendable streaming numbers while demystifying the elusive world of playlist placements. Forget the myt…

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Common Personality Traits That Stop Artists From Breaking 25:38

2y ago25:38

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What if the key to your success as an artist is not perfection, but authenticity? Join us as we uncover the essential personality traits that could be sabotaging your musical journey. Discover how being unapologetically yourself can attract a devoted fan base and industry allies. We challenge the myth of overnight success, emphasizing the power of …

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Music Promotion Tips You Need To Do AS SOON As You Release A Song 19:52

2y ago19:52

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What really makes a successful release? We cover every single aspect of a successful release giving artists a checklist to know how to promote their music and continuously grow as an artist. The link as promised: https://burstimo.com/spotify-promotion/By Burstimo

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The Journey to 300 Million Streams | Claudia Piazza 38:00

2y ago38:00

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A podcast we recorded two years ago led to a major label signing, a charting song and collaborations with the likes of Chainsmokers and Megan Trainor. From working in Asda to global pop star overnight, Mae Stephens' journey has been fascinating to watch. Now, we get to hear all about it from Mae's manager Claudia Piazza. We sat down with Claudia to…

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Strategies for Success on SoundCloud | SoundCloud A&R Explains 37:14

2y ago37:14

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Embark on an audio odyssey with Hope Hale, ANR manager at SoundCloud, as she unwraps the layers of this artist-centric platform. Transforming the music industry landscape, SoundCloud has emerged as the go-to ecosystem for artists to engage directly with their fanbase. With Hope's expertise, we delve into how the integration of the Repost distributi…

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From Lawyers to Publicists: 5 Team Members Every Artist Needs 12:52

2y ago12:52

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Ever wondered what it takes to build a successful music career? In this engaging episode where we unpack the importance of team building in the music industry. We take a deep look at five crucial members you need in your team - the lawyer, manager, booking agent, publicist, and the social media manager. Listen in to learn from our insightful discus…

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The Art of Music Supervision in the Gaming Industry by Sergio Pimentel 45:33

2y ago45:33

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Ever wonder how the mesmerizing tunes in your favorite video games come to be? With 24 years of experience in music supervision, our guest Sergio Pimentel is here to quench your curiosity. From his work at PlayStation and Activision Blizzard on beloved games such as SingStar and Guitar Hero, to his journey of setting up Synchronicity Music, Sergio'…

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How Artists Overcome Lack of Motivation | 2 Different Perspectives 42:20

2y ago42:20

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Want to understand the mysterious forces that fuel your motivation? Maddy and I, harness our contrasting work mentalities – her strategic, date-organized style and my ideas-driven approach – to dissect the multifaceted beast that is motivation. Together, exploring how stress and fear of failure taint our motivation. We uncover surprising truths abo…

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What Artists Should do if They Hate Social Media 20:43

2y ago20:43

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Just because you hate social media doesn't mean your career is doomed. Here's what an artists can do to navigate social media. The membership: https://www.members.burstimo.co/By Burstimo

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Unlocking Long-Term Success in the Music Industry: Insights and Strategies for Independent Artists 53:21

2+ y ago53:21

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Does success in the music industry seem elusive to you? Brace yourself for in-depth insights on how to create viral hits and sustain a long-term triumph in the music industry. This episode is a profound exploration of the challenges that independent artists face in reaching the right audience and leveraging platforms like TikTok. We uncover the sec…

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Should An Emerging Artist Ever Change Their Genre? 3:45

2+ y ago3:45

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Artists often wonder if they should experiment or try different genres to attract a new audience or to engage the fans they already have. In this episode we answer this question.By Burstimo

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The Best Approach to Instagram for Artists 27:29

2+ y ago27:29

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The best approach for an Artist to grow their Instagram followers is to do what David Beckham does. TikTok girl: https://www.tiktok.com/@brynn.marketingBy Burstimo

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How to Go Viral on TikTok, What to Post on Instagram & Debut Releases | Music Industry Meeting 37:39

3y ago37:39

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Discussing the intricacies of going viral on TikTok as well as building your brand as an artist. We've taken questions from our membership to help artists grow and receive expert advice and resources. https://members.burstimo.co/membershipBy Burstimo

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Where Fans Discover New Artists Now 33:00

3y ago33:00

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Are you a musician struggling to put out content and engage a fan base? In this podcast, Maddy and Alex sit down with Burstimo Account Manager Sinead, who delves into the world of social media and how each platform can be beneficial for musicians. TikTok, YouTube and Instagram can be used effectively to promote music but only if done correctly, so …

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How I Achieved 2.5 Million Monthly Listeners 31:40

3y ago31:40

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How did a TikTok artist gain 1.9 million followers and 2.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify in just 2 years? Burstimo are joined by Chloe Adams who explains us how she grew her following on Facebook, YouTube and eventually TikTok. She gives her all her best TikTok tips, which any artist in any genre can take advantage of. Completely independent…

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The Best Approach to Spotify in 2022 | Music Industry Meeting 27:10

3y ago27:10

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Struggling to get more streams? Can't get on an editorial playlists? In this music industry meeting, we answer our member's questions all about Spotify. We discuss how artists can be taking advantage of the platform, getting on Spotify editorial playlists and get more streams. Become a member - https://www.members.burstimo.co/membership…

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5 Things You Need Before Your Next Release 42:01

3+ y ago42:01

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Alex and Maddy run through everything an artist needs to do to prepare for their next release in order for it to be successful.By Burstimo

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TikTok Explain How Artists Can Break On Their Platform 36:30

3+ y ago36:30

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TikTok join us on the podcast to explain how artists can use certain types of content to break on their platform and sustainably grow their career.By Burstimo

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Have a Successful Career In The Music Industry | Burstimo Story So Far 45:42

3+ y ago45:42

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This episode is the story of Burstimo, starting a company in the Music Industry with zero reputation and with a budget of $10 per month. We cover what we have learned and advice we would give ourselves if we were to start again from scratch.By Burstimo

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How To Break An Artist From Scratch | The Music Industry Podcast 54:57

4y ago54:57

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In this episode Alex and Maddy combine all of their accumulated knowledge from all podcasts, guests and industry behind the scenes to reveal everything that is needed in each aspect of an artist's career in order to break them.By Burstimo

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How A&Rs Find a Hit Song | Claudia Piazza - A&R at Phrased Differently 42:42

4+ y ago42:42

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Ever wondered how A&Rs spot hit songs and the songwriters behind them? We sat down with Claudia Piazza from Phased Differently, best known for her work with Little Mix, Doja Cat, Kygo and Calvin Harris. She explained to us how she, an A&R, discovers artists, musicians and songwriters and pairs them with the right team to make a hit song. From getti…

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Trends Major Labels Follow for Artist Growth | Warner Music 39:57

4+ y ago39:57

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Ever wondered how the major labels jump on to the latest music marketing trends? We had a chat with Anya Du Sauzay from Warner Music who explained to us how record labels promote their music using the latest industry trends. In the episode Anya explains what is trending right now and how artists are harnessing their fan base in order to create supe…

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How Record Labels Grow Fanbases | AWAL 24:32

4+ y ago24:32

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Growth in streams, following and fans is often what you see for a major label artist but how are they doing it? We’re joined by Lisa Young In, Audience Development Manager at AWAL, who explains how they not only market their artists to a new audience but run fan activation campaigns to ensure word of mouth marketing organically happens.…

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Vulnerability..... Really??? 11:30

5y ago11:30

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As an executive, business owner or professional ... we are told to be vulnerable .... It may be not that wise .... let me tell you why.

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How to deal with difficult relations at work (and at home) 9:25

5y ago9:25

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Unclear and/or conflicting expectations around roles and goals often cause difficult relations: this is true when dealing with a co-worker, with a friend, with spouse or kids. Here are 4 tips on how to deal and solve them.

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Build Your Music Brand in Under 10 Minutes 9:48

5y ago9:48

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Without a strong artist brand, how do you expect people to remember you? Besides creating quality music, building your artist image should be your top priority when it comes to marketing yourself. In this bite-size podcast, we've compiled our top tips and advice from industry professionals, including major labels, playlist curators and musicians, w…

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The Impact TikTok Has On The Music Industry 11:57

5y ago11:57

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TikTok is having a huge effect on the music industry - but is it for better or worse? In this bite-size podcast, we've compiled the best TikTok chat from discussions with industry experts, so you can know how to implement the platform best, or whether it's even for you at all. Speakers (In order) Damian Keyes - Musician/ Founder at BIMM Abbie McCar…

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How Deezer Decides Which Tracks to Playlist | Deezer Global Curator 25:12

5y ago25:12

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How does one of the world's top streaming services decide what gets playlisted? Do the labels have a say? Can you write a song specifically for streaming platforms? What are the curators really looking for? In this podcast, we chat with Adam Read, Global Curator at Deezer, responsible for the creation of many of the platform's top playlists, and he…

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How Major Labels Discover Their Artists | Warner Music Head of A&R 44:58

5y ago44:58

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How do the biggest labels in the business find the artists they work with? Burstimo are joined by experienced A&R, Joe Kentish, who tells us how labels really work, where they scout their talent and how you can make yourself look more attractive as an artist. Now working as Head of A&R at Warner Music, Joe has built a name for himself by breaking a…

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From Zero to Selling Out Arenas | Chat with Matthew Fletcher 29:11

5y ago29:11

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The one question that all artists want answered: How do I find success? Experienced industry manager, Matthew Fletcher, joins Burstimo to chat about finding success in the modern world of music and why following your dream is still as important as marketing your product. Having worked alongside the likes of Busted and McFly, taking them from incept…

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Major Label's Approach to Streaming | EMI's Andy Knox 40:07

5y ago40:07

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Do the major labels have control of playlists? Can they get placement with the click of a button? Director of Commercial & Streaming at EMI, Andy Knox, explains how the major labels pitch to digital streaming platforms, what helps secure placement and the importance of streaming at Universal. Andy Knox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyknoxm…

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How to Get Played on The Biggest Radio Stations | BBC Radio 1’s Abbie McCarthy 32:11

5+ y ago32:11

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Radio play can break an artist, getting music played on the radio can help access a worldwide audience who are ready to discover new music. In this podcast, BBC Radio 1's Abbie McCarthy explains how she decides which music is played on the radio as well as the best ways to submit music to be considered for radio play. Abbie's Instagram: https://www…

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Breaking an Artist to 4 Million Monthly Listeners | Chat with Chelsea Wood 46:17

5+ y ago46:17

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Experienced music industry manager Chelsea Wood joins Burstimo to discuss modern marketing tactics for artists to break in 2020. Chelsea has managed major artists including Nina Nesbitt, Foxes and Duran Duran throughout her extensive time in the music industry. Nina Nesbitt has just hit 500m streams on her latest EP, an artist who started as indepe…

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Raw vs Professional On Social Media 19:54

5+ y ago19:54

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There is a time and place for both types of content. Alex and Maddy discuss the best practices for raw content to engage and grow a fan baseBy Burstimo

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How An Artist Can Break During Lockdown 46:32

5+ y ago46:32

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We're back! A lot has changed for the music industry in the past 3 months and it has created some amazing opportunities for emerging artists. Alex and Maddy discuss the opportunities available to artists during lockdown and what they can be focussing on to maximise their chances of breaking during these times.…

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To Argue Is Not To Fight 6:34

5+ y ago6:34

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Having a discussion is not about winning, it's about finding a solution. Use these tips and your discussions with family members or during work meetings will certainly become more productive.

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Pandemic, Career, Life 6:41

5+ y ago6:41

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The lock-down is dreadful, it can influence our career and our life. What can you do to give it a meaning?

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People Leave Hints: Look For Them 8:27

5+ y ago8:27

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Every time you are at a social gathering, business event, or even work situations, do not try to impress - Instead, look for hints: if correctly used, they are extremely valuable

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Take Control of Your Future 6:08

6y ago6:08

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Your future doesn’t necessarily equate your past. It doesn’t have to. Be accountable and influence your future by working on two things.

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How to Promote Your Music on TikTok 17:27

6y ago17:27

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If you're looking to jump start your music career and become an overnight success, TikTok is the only platform that will allow you to do this. This video covers a release we did which blew up an artist overnight, they were an unsigned artist, using the quality of the track, viral opportunities and TikTok we were able to generate 1.4m streams on Spo…

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Using Creativity And Technology to Engage Your Fans | Chat with Landmrk's CEO Tom Nield 24:56

6y ago24:56

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Struggling to get your audience to interact with you? Followers on Instagram and streams on Spotify doesn’t always mean an engaged audience. You want a fan base who come to your live shows, buy your merchandise and engage with your social media content, promoting your music naturally but how do you do this? In this video, we caught up with Tom Niel…