Best C Squared Music Podcasts (2025)

This new episode of the Heavy Business podcast is a special one! C Squared Co-Founders Cori Westbrook and Cori Westbrook go in DEPTH about the new hybrid model of PR and marketing.

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Episode 413 with Vicky Psarakis and Robby Fonts 43:56

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6M ago43:56

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Here's a brand new episode with Vicky and Robby of Sicksense

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Episode 412 with Philip Winters 1:09:21

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A new episode with Philip Winters of TYRANT and Blackcraft Bookings!

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Episode 411 55:59

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Today Justin and Curtis talk about the "Underground Band" mentality that is rampant.

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Episode 410-Hector, The Chill Dude On A Couch 41:40

8M ago41:40

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In today's episode, Justin and Curtis talk with YouTuber Hector Miranda of The Chill Dude On The Couch

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Episode 409-Learning From Failure 57:55

9M ago57:55

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No one likes to fail, but it happens. In this episode of Heavy Business, Justin and Curtis discuss the realities of failure, next steps, and what can be learned in the process.

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Episode 408-Tony Webster of The Metal Command 45:35

10M ago45:35

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In this week's episode, we are joined by Tony Webster of The Metal Command Podcast to discuss PR and how to break through despite oversaturation

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Dil Di Gal With Paapi ft. Ardaas 3 Starcast Special 29:09

12M ago29:09

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"Ardaas 3" is the latest instalment in the beloved Punjabi movie series that delves deep into the heart and soul of Punjab's cultural and social fabric. Directed by Gippy Grewal, the film continues to explore the complexities of human emotions, relationships, and the power of faith. With a stellar cast and a gripping storyline, "Ardaas 3" promises …

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Episode 407 with Levi Benton of Miss May I 45:21

12M ago45:21

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New episode with Levi Benton of MISS MAY I!

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Dil Di Gal with Paapi Ft. Sarpanchi Starcast 19:12

1y ago19:12

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Sarpanchi: A tale of village politics and aspirations. Follow a young man's journey to unexpected leadership in the midst of Panchayat elections. Staring Jass Bajwa Irwin Meet Kaur and Kuljinder Singh Sidhu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy 9X MEDIA

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Episode 406-Is ANYTHING Relevant Anymore? 43:50

1y ago43:50

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Ian Chainey joins Curtis and Justin on this week's episode to discuss relevancy!

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Episode 405 with Joshua Toomey 36:07

1y ago36:07

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In this episode of Heavy Business, Justin Roth and Curtis Dewar sit down with the one and only Joshua Toomey of Knotfest and Talk Toomey. They delve into the art of interviewing, share behind-the-scenes stories, and explore the dynamic world of heavy music media. Tune in for a captivating conversation with the interviewer who has interviewed them a…

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Episode 404 Justin Roth's First Episode! 40:53

1y ago40:53

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Join us for Justin Roth's debut as Co-Host alongside Curtis! In this episode, they delve into the delicate art of addressing controversial topics as a band. They explore the pros and cons, share personal insights, and discuss how such decisions can impact your band's image and fanbase. Don't miss this engaging conversation on navigating the tricky …

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June 24th, 1974 Blassie, Bruno, Baba and more. With Evan Ginzburg and Cary Silkin 1:17:52

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On this special episode of Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden, Cary, Tim and I welcome wrestling historian - Evan Ginzburg. On June 24th, 1974 Evan attended his very first wrestling show, and we are happy to have him on this episode to talk about that night. And the card, which was a great one! WWWF @ New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden …

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403 Aliyah's Final Episode: Finding Balance in a Hustling World 31:36

1+ y ago31:36

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Our host Aliyah steps away from the podcast, and introduces you to your new host, Justin Roth of WAR CURSE. Join them, Curtis, and Cori in a discussion about balance, priorities, and sacrifice. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tour promotion,…

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402 Pedro of A&P Reacts: Moral Posturing Impacts Integrity 41:21

1+ y ago41:21

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Virtue signaling, hypocrisy, double standards, holier-than-thou morality, whatever you call it, Pedro argues it has an impact on your personal integrity. Join us for a rather philosophical discussion on how it does. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album camp…

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May 20th 1974 Bruno vs. Kowalski Rematch! 1:11:21

1+ y ago1:11:21

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Here is Episode 31 of Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden. A very special episode with a roundtable of former Ring of Honor owner Cary Silkin, Hall of Fame Writer/Photographer George Napolitano and John Arezzi discuss a wide variety of topics from back in the day! Moderated by Tim Puttre. WWWF @ New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden – Monda…

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401 - Top 3 Tips for Maximizing Your Next Campaign - WIth Ian Chainey (STEREOGUM) 45:54

1+ y ago45:54

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Join us in our discussion on how to maximize 3 aspects of your next album campaign - interviews, video content, and social media content. Including a deep dive into well-known independent bands' campaigns. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns, tou…

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400 - Justin Norton (Music Journalist) - Writing Captivating Stories for Music Publications 43:53

1+ y ago43:53

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Justin has written for virtually every metal publication, including Rolling Stone, STEREOGUM, and currently, DECIBEL. Beyond hearing his story of how he got into metal journalism, we also discuss a range of topics relating to journalism, tips for getting started, how to keep your pieces engaging, and how AI is affecting the field. Interested in our…

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399 - Death Metal Mum - Tips for Bands, DIY, Promo, Networking + More 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

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Fae Scott-Dench (aka Death Metal Mum) chats with us about PR, tips for bands doing self-promo, social media, networking and more! Also get into the debate about pineapple on pizza and chip butties! Follow Fae @deathmetalmum on all platforms Listen to her podcase with Brian Slagel: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0V1pBymWLXyOSzRbOVrL16?si=8c04c2216…

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April 29th 1974 Killer Kowalski battles Bruno Sammartino in a classic bloody brawl at MSG! 56:20

1+ y ago56:20

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Here is Episode 30 of Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - where we review the wild April 29th, 1974 card that featured the brawl between challenger Killer Kowalski taking on the living legend Bruno Sammartino. Co-hosts John Arezzi and Cary Silkin go into detail on the show which featured rare run ins by wrestlers to break up the battle betwee…

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Dil Di Gal with Paapi Ft. Shayar Movie Star Cast 21:34

1+ y ago21:34

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Shayar Movie Star Cast at 9x Tashan. It is a beautiful journey of love with the sacrifice of emotions and waiting for a soulmate to admire this journey. “Shayar”, is a movie teasing the life with the pain of true love, Staring Satinder Sartaj & Neeru Bajwa “Satta & Seero’s love facing obstacles of destiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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398- Cori Westbrook #4 - Harmonizing PR Expectations 24:01

1+ y ago24:01

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Cori talks about navigating your first music PR campaign for long-term success Read the full blog here: https://csquared.info/harmonizing-expectations-navigating-your-first-music-pr-campaign-for-long-term-success/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campai…

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Dil Di Gal with Paapi Ft. Singaa 12:37

1+ y ago12:37

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Singga a Punjabi singer at 9x Tashan, energetic vibe with his new shape. “Singga Bolda” a tagline innovated for himself and wandering the Punjabi music industry with a stylish mode, connecting youth and now Singga enjoying our chit-chat show “Dil Di Gal”. Let’s enjoy the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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397 - Justin Roth (WAR CURSE) - ALL THINGS MERCH: Design, Printing, Selling Etc. 52:08

1+ y ago52:08

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Nerding out about MERCH! Justin has 10-15 years of experience in graphic design (for OBITUARY, EXODUS and more) and merch creation (Screenprinting, embroidery, DTG) - Tune in to hear us go through a LAUNDRY LIST of merch concerns and pro tips. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of al…

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April 1st 1974 WWWF Madison Square Garden Show Vokloff vs Bruno! 1:09:41

1+ y ago1:09:41

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Here is Episode 29 of Mat Memories from Madison Square Garden - where we review the April 1st, 1974 house show from the mecca of all arenas. We welcome former owner of Ring of Honor - Cary Silkin as a co-host of the show beginning with this episode. Cary has a rich history - and attended most of the MSG shows in this era. He's a great storyteller a…

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Dil Di Gal With Paapi - Aaditya and Madhavi Bhardwaj 17:38

1+ y ago17:38

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A doctor fall in love with a doctor, Now he is telling the story of long wait, He is a good singer and an amazing song “Chand Baliya” is giving a different taste of music. Now in this episode his doctor wife is revealing his emotional moments and he is enjoying and telling about his own journey for his love. What will be the twist? let’s watch and …

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395 - Top 5 Music Industry Scams with Ian Chainey (STEREOGUM) 28:42

1+ y ago28:42

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Keep your eye out for these notorious music industry scams! Ian helps identify how to sift through the red flags and identify the legitimate opportunities Read Ian's Column: The Black Market: The Month In Metal - Stereogum Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including alb…

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394 - Belgian Jasper: Discussing AI's Role in Art and Music 51:53

1+ y ago51:53

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Is AI something we should try to keep out of art and music, or is it just one more of many tools being used in art and music today? From working in technology for many years, Jasper brings nuanced thoughts and rationale to the conversation. Check out Jasper's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/belgianjasper Interested in our services? C-Squ…

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393 - Cori Westbrook #3: Beyond Paid Ads: Why Emerging Musicians Should Focus on Organic Growth 28:55

1+ y ago28:55

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Specific examples, explanations of ROI and why ads cost so much, and even MORE if you don't have some key pieces in place. And also, sourdough tips. Expounding on this blog article: https://csquared.info/beyond-paid-ads-why-emerging-musicians-should-focus-on-organic-growth/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing …

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392 - Duncan Evans: DIY Albums, Tours, Promo + More! 33:33

1+ y ago33:33

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UK-Based musician Duncan Evans chatted with us about his upcoming release strategies. Tune in to see what tips you can pick up for your next release. Check out Duncan Evans https://www.duncanevans-music.co.uk/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including album campaigns,…

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Bruno Sammartino vs. Nikolai Volkoff from March 4th - 1974 47:52

1+ y ago47:52

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Here is Epsisode 28 of Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden, reviewing the house show I attended at the Mecca of all arenas on March 4th, 1974. WWWF @ New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden – Monday Night March 4, 1974 bell time 8:30pm (22,091; sell out) The scheduled bout between Don Leo Jonathan and Ed Sullivan did not take place Donna Chri…

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391 - Emma Kramer-Rodger: FLUTES + Sound Design for Video Games & Film 33:22

1+ y ago33:22

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Bio: Emma has over twenty years of playing experience, and has received national recognition from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada. Although flute has been her main focus for many years, in university she developed a love of video game music and sound. She began to expand upon those skills and now splits her time working as a sound designe…

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390 - Cori Westbrook (C-Squared, KNOTFEST, RPM): Exclusive Premieres No Longer Ideal? 19:20

1+ y ago19:20

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C-Squared cofounder Cori Westbrook and Aliyah dive into a recent blog post from the C-Squared blog about exclusive premieres, why they are a dying practice, and what you can do instead! Read the blog posthttps://csquared.info/rethinking-the-strategy-why-premiering-your-track-or-video-on-a-website-might-not-be-ideal/ Interested in our services? C-Sq…

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389 - Randy Ojeda (Music Lawyer): Legal Fundamentals For ALL Musicians 36:27

1+ y ago36:27

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In today's episode, Randy talks about the seminar "Legal Fundamentals for Musicians" - and why legal issues matter to all bands: professional, solo, or passion projects - and what you can do to protect your music and your legacy. LEARN MORE: https://csquared.info/seminar-legal-fundamentals-for-musicians/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a m…

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Bruno Sammartino takes on Don Leo Jonathan in his first WWWF Title Defense at MSG after winning back the title 39:28

1+ y ago39:28

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Tim Puttre and I review the first title defense for newly re-crowned champion, Bruno Sammartino at Madison Square Garden. WWWF @ New York City, NY – Madison Square Garden – Monday night January 14, 1974 bell time 8:30 sellout crowd (22,147) Butcher Brannigan defeated Mike Pappas at 11:15 Otto Von Heller defeated Tony Altimore at 9:55 Jose Gonzalez …

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387 - Tank the Tech: Tour Managing? How to Make it as a young band? 53:33

1+ y ago53:33

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Now Electric Callboy's Tour Manager, Tank the Tech came on the podcast to discuss what exactly goes into tour managing, how he got there, and what other roles play a major part in a tour's success. #musicbusiness #musicindustry #touring #tourmanager

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386 - Ian Chainey (STEREOGUM): Building Community Around Your Music 47:01

1+ y ago47:01

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Ian Chainey, famous for the off-topic interview, discusses why fans are interested in artists outside of the bounds of their music, and how you can tune into this to build community around these things. What should bands post about other than their music, and to what extent should they do this? Hear what Ian, Curtis, and Aliyah have to say about th…

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385 - Pedro Almeida (A&P Reacts): All About Networking 53:01

1+ y ago53:01

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Pedro Almeida is back to talk about networking. Pedro has grown his channel to be a major metal media force! From local to international, from in person to from your computer or smart phone, take heed of the lessons he shares here and up your networking game. Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and…

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384 - Cori Westbrook (C-Squared, KNOTFEST): Meet the new(?) co-host! PLUS Marketing Tips 42:18

1+ y ago42:18

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Please join me, Aliyah, in welcoming BACK the illustrious Cori Westbrook as a co-host on the podcast! Tune in to hear about what's been happening in her life since she took her hiatus from the podcast, and the experience she now brings to the table. Cori Westbrook is the co-founder of and production manager for C-Squared, managing editor for KNOTFE…

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383 - Naaman Snell (Space Cowboy Music): How to Get Your Music in TV & Film 51:27

1+ y ago51:27

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As a music supervisor, Naaman organizes music placements in major marketing pieces and more. We got to chat about how the process works, from the first contact to the final approvals, and how you can get your music into the ears of the right people. Check out Naaman's work https://www.spacecowboymusic.com/ Interested in our services? C-Squared is a…

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Dil Di Gal With Paapi - Jassa Dhillon Bombaa Special 12:14

1+ y ago12:14

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For the first time, in an exclusive interview, we bring to you the “Spain” & "Talja" song sensation- Jassa Dhillon. In his first-ever interview, Jassa tells us about his love life & that he's looking for love, stories about his new album Bombaa and upcoming songs. To Listen to this fun conversation, tune in. You can also watch the entire episode on…

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December 10th, 1973 Bruno Sammartino captures the WWWF title from Stan Stasiak 1:26:21

1+ y ago1:26:21

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Here is episode 26 of Mat Memories From Madison Square Garden. A very special episode that reviews the night Bruno Sammartino re-captured the WWWF Heavyweight Title to begin his 2nd reign as champion. Bruno beat Stan Stasiak before a delirious crowd at the sold out Garden. John Tolos also makes his first appearance ever at the "new" MSG. A historic…

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382 - Keefy (Ghost Cult Magazine): 5 Tips for Planning Your Success in the New Year 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

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Join us and Keefy in chatting about how to set yourself up for success in the new year. From the act of making a plan, to delegating the needed tasks, we hope you find some inspiration for goals you can have in the new year! Interested in our services? C-Squared is a multinational team specializing in music PR and marketing of all kinds including a…

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381 - Justin Roth (War Curse): Thrash is Dying + The Most Random Rants 49:17

1+ y ago49:17

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Spotify numbers, "cash grabs", and more, join Aliyah, Curtis, and Justin as we talk about the state of the scene and existential questions like: Do artists have an obligation to make the music their fans want? What is "success"? Check out WAR CURSE: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jMEZfytMQyR27eylQlC5R?si=BV2KgqhXS1eawtViZ-gE1A Interested in our s…

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Dil Di Gal With Paapi - Kanwar Grewal 7:40

1+ y ago7:40

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Today we have on the sets of Dil Di Gal, Kanwar Grewal, who made Punjabi Sufi Songs, a thing for the youth. No one wouldn't have heard or enjoyed his Sufi tracks. But how did his unexpected journey in singing start listen here. You can also watch the entire episode on 9x Tashan’s YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/9xtashan Follow us on our Soci…

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Dil Di Gal With Paapi - Gurlez Akhtar and Kulwinder Kally 22:11

1+ y ago22:11

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Today we have have with us on the sets of Dil Di Gal- the talented couple who have probably collaborated with every Punjabi artist there is. We’re talking about Gurlez Akhtar and Kulwinder Kally who tell us about their love story, the story behind Sidhu Moosewala’s song G Wagon and a lot of other amusing things. To listen to them, tune in. You can …

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380 - Dan Malsch (Ghost, Gojira, A7X): Tips from a Grammy-Nominated Mix Engineer 44:42

1+ y ago44:42

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We were so thrilled to get to speak with Grammy-nominated mix engineer Dan Malsch! Diving into the topics of home recording, self-producing, and even down to the brass tacks of how to record vocals at home, we got to discuss some very valuable insights with an incredibly experienced pro. Make sure to take notes, this one is a game-changer! Check ou…