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A weekly show that brings you ten new tracks from artists from across the world. We cover every genre conceivable, from abstract techno, mutated dancehall, dark metal to Chinese bin lid music or something else - if it's recorded outside of the major label system, we're up for playing it. You'll find music you love, music you don't understand, and music that'll change your life.
 
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From Canada's East Coast. Drums and more. Your host has studied jazz, toured in an indie band, taught, DJ’d, barista’d, busked, once trained as a "Sales Architect" at a call centre on the advice of a guy who picked him up hitch-hiking. Before that, he was the bassist in a hard rock band for like 2 weeks. He tried smoking a cigarette on stage. It stung his eyes.
 
Independent and jazz music, as well as music history [60s, 70s, 80s], are the interview topics presented by journalist/songwriter Robert Neil. Some episodes are available as both audio and video podcasts. Audio podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn Radio and all major podcast streaming services. Video podcasts are available on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuArgJm-6kaTVnILSic5lbQ) [NOTE: ‘Robert Neil Speaks with…’ replaces the previous podcast ...
 
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Do producers understand sampling and copyright law? Many producers believe sampling is "Fair Use" or that short samples/one-shots are automatically copyright-free. But these are myths that have been spread long enough. In today's episode, we talk copyright and IP law and why it's important. We also discuss whether managers should be paid for the mo…
 
A whole range of exquisite independent sounds for you, starting with Lara Jones, whose move from saxophone to electronics has heralded a wondrous development in her sound. We also travel via Swedish psych, Chilean techno, a wondrous protest song from French-Cameroonian Cindy Pooch, and a whole lot more.You can listen to the first six tracks for fre…
 
A little later than usual, it’s episode 403. Starting of with an Indonesian psych-surf banger, we’re taking you on a rollercoaster this week. From the sublime percussive composition of Andrea Bell to the blistering noise of Kyoto Kyoto, via avant-garde electronics, modern classical, and exquisite alt.folk. You can listen to the first six tracks for…
 
The producer community, rapper community and record label community all have their problems, and we discuss and debate these problems often, right here. In today's episode, we talk Spotify's new discovery mode-- which Erinn reveals she loves using, DJ Pain 1 being impersonated by scammers on YouTube, and whether all unsolicited opportunities are sc…
 
Is selling beats online-- or in general-- too saturated? A tweet by RA the Rugged Man about producers not correctly labeling their beats when they send them to artists inspires today's conversation on why some succeed and some don't when it comes to beat selling. Dame asks the team to name artists who work 40 hours and week and gives advice on stru…
 
We’re taking you on a proper experimental music workout this week, with a bumper pod filled with bumper music which you’ll want to wring every last morsel of juicy good sounds from. From Canada’s noble rot and the dungeon party music of VHS¥DEATH through to the absolutely stunning collaboration between Civililstjävel! and pod fave Cucina Povera, yo…
 
Taz Taylor revealed that even producers are the level of Internet Money aren't being paid their advances on time by labels and offers an explanation as to why this happens regularly. For some reason, there was a backlash to his honesty. Dame talks fake friends in the music business who switch up for clicks and likes and Young Guru is concerned abou…
 
The morning after the night before as we start our march to episode 500. What better way to start than with the welcome return of Glaswegian synth party powerhouses Free Love. From there we take in the usual sights you’ve come to know and love: Iranian Kamancheh experimentation, stoned Austin hiphop, Peruvian synthesiser music and much more. You ca…
 
Instagram is offering blue checks for sale. After Twitter Blue, is this a good idea? The Ghetto Boys are beefing over Scareface's solo Grammy performance. What went wrong? If you sell beats online, there are ups and downs. When sales are down, the impulse to vent about rappers or even treat reluctant beat buyers poorly becomes high. Resist that urg…
 
EPISODE 400! 4,945 unique artists and labels featured and well over 4,000 tracks of experimental music touching pretty much every country on the globe (we haven’t checked, but it’ll be close). For this amazing milestone we’ve done nothing more than putting out a regular episode celebrating the experimental music that is exciting us the most right n…
 
Do real producers manage an artist's marketing campaign? If producers are selling beats, shouldn't marketing and promo services come with that? Let's get real about this rather odd narrative. Also, are managers the CEOs of their artists or is it the other way around? We discuss in today's episode of the MEC Podcast.…
 
HEAVY is the theme of this week's podcast. We know we don't usually do themes, but sometimes we're vibing in a compatible way. So from the Mike Patton-meets-J pop metal opener, we're off into a dark and thunderous direction. We have piles of drones, contemplative electronics, the avant-folk/prog 10-minuter of Yarroth, and then change it up for our …
 
Should you stop dropping so many beats and/or songs and stop saturating the market with low quality music? Russ says, "Drop music consistently," but some people disagree under the "quality over quantity" battle cry. The MEC has its own opinion on this debate. Also, what is one thing YOU would change about the music business? We share ours.…
 
We’re back after our lengthy break, and what a selection of global super sounds we have for you. Touching on every continent on Earth, from punk cumbia out of Mexico to spiritual jazz from Indonesia, taking stops via Egypt, Togolese funk, and whatever you would describe Fire-Toolz as. To listen to the full episode and get early access, please join …
 
We're on our holidays until February, so enjoy a full fat, patron-only episode of the podcast from last year... by supporting independent music via our Patreon you can get full episodes every week. BACK NEXT WEEK We’re setting out our own club night on this week’s Independent Music Podcast. Well, it might not quite seem that way whilst we’re playin…
 
Getting beat and song placements in television and film takes a certain skillset and process different from making and selling beats or songs for traditional listeners. Barii explains how he gets synch placements and how making beats is different from scoring. Also, we talk TikTok's so-called viral secret that was recently exposed and why platforms…
 
We're on our holidays until February, so enjoy a full fat, patron-only episode of the podcast from last year... by supporting independent music via our Patreon you can get full episodes every week. Real upbeat vibes crash headlong into musique concrète on this week’s Independent Music Podcast. From the electro dubs of Sordid Sound System to French …
 
If you make beats, will you be replaced by artificial intelligence in the near future? Will beats be automatically generated at the click of a button? Pain and Dame debate the future of AI and discuss the copyright implications of AI beats. Dame and Erinn discuss the necessity of connections in the music business and why Dame's Guapdad interview re…
 
We're on our holidays until February, so enjoy a full fat, patron-only episode of the podcast from last year... by supporting independent music via our Patreon you can get full episodes every week. A phenomenal range of sounds across a truly global Independent Music Podcast this week, kicking off with Baltimore hip-hop experimentation from the supe…
 
We’re taking most of January off, but are making the most of a gap between our holidays to showcase some of the most exciting independent music of 2023 so far. From raw kologo power from Ghana’s King Ayisoba, to transcendental psychedelia from Portugal’s Marlene Ribeiro, via sublime drones, raucous metal, whatever you’d categorise Za! as, and a who…
 
Learning how to sell beats? Pricing your beats, especially exclusive beats, is tricky. We discuss how much beats should cost, when it makes sense to give away free beats and how rappers can scam new producers for free beats. We also discuss how managers should vet opportunities for their artists, Errin's apology to her record label and Phillip Payn…
 
Selling exclusives beats became a hot topic after Beatstars posted a tweet asking how much exclusive beats should cost. We discuss prices, problems and why most people don't even understand what an exclusive sale involves. On the subject of copyrights, we also discuss whether or not record labels are greedy for offering bad deals and how desperate …
 
Your beats are getting stolen and apparently many artists and producers think this is a good thing. When Grammy-winning producer Knxwledge complained about rappers stealing an monetizing his beats, the internet ganged up on him. What do YOU think? Also, we discuss whether or not artists can be slept on. Are your favorite artists slept on or are the…
 
If you're a musician, watch out for more scams coming soon via Twitter's new Blue feature. Should musicians find a new social media platform to replace twitter? Also, would you take the job as Glorilla's assistant? Will it help you with your music career? The MEC crew debates this point and more in today's episode.…
 
Our final episode of the year sees us highlighting the tracks of the year that our patrons have loved. From Afghan folk to Japanese electro and thundering metal, it’s an eclectic selection. Our absolutely final episode of the year is a live show on 28 December where we’ll be showcasing our favourite music videos from 2022. The show is free for patr…
 
Sending beats to managers is a bad idea? Male managers being condescending to women collagues is common? In this episode, we discuss the good and bad of management-- red flags to look out for, what managers should certainly not be doing, and what managers should be doing to grow and develop as professionals. Special guest Yan Snead of Pandora.…
 
Knowing how to sell beats also involves knowing your rights and understanding intellectual property law. When you're selling beats, are you also selling your copyrights? Should you be? Also, we discuss fans attacking artists, but end on a positive note: Actionable steps and expectations for building your music career from the ground up.…
 
The second of three ‘favourites of 2022’ shows is here and – after the truly global excursion on part one, there’s a lot more closer to home this time around, with stunning music from Alison Cotton, probable labels of the year Phantom Limb and Wrong Speed Records, and plenty more. But it wouldn’t be the Independent Music Podcast without heading int…
 
Making beats is too easy with FL Studio and other DAWs? That's what DJ Khaled said, which caused controversy. We discuss technology and how the producer community is being targeted and used for clickbait. Also, Quentin Miller is speaking out in frustration of being treated as a ghostwriter for the biggest rappers.…
 
Every year we’re astounded by the onslaught of superb music, and our favourites of 2022 really reflect the global nature of sublime experimental sounds. From Brazil to Uganda, Palestine to Afghanistan, we’re taking in ancient folk, forward-focused hip-hop, donk bangers, death metal from fluffy toy masters, and everything inbetween that we can squee…
 
If you're learning how to sell beats, you may wonder how much you should charge. Today we explore whether producers want too much, whether individual artists demand too much of their beatmakers and how not to react in these negotiation scenarios. Also, we cover why teams split up and what you can do to make sure your team stays strong and unified.…
 
Our last regular episode of the year leaves you with some absolute crackers from all corners of the sonic spectrum. We’re delighted to open with the first record from new Moroccan label L’Amme, which has been set up to celebrate music of Amazigh heritage. Other than North African footwork, elsewhere we check in with Dr Pete Larson’s nyatiti project…
 
A rapid-fire Independent Music Podcast this week where we explore witchy folk, Polish full-throttle techno, and modern classical, adding onto that a particularly banging section for our patrons.To listen to the full episode, please join our Patreon: patreon.com/independentmusicpodcast. Tracklisting Parkineos – Bizcochito (Remix) (self-release, Spai…
 
Some producers can't figure out how to sell beats and unfortunately turn to scamming their own community. Why do we continue to fall for this? Also, will these scams increase in frequency because Twitter Blue allows anybody to be verified? We discuss the changes in Twitter, social media strategies for successful music releases and we respond to the…
 
Winter is coming, and there are some ice cold tracks on this week’s Independent Music Podcast that provide a stunning soundtrack for longer Northern Hemisphere nights. It’s a long way from the Hot Beer we were taking on the last time O.B.F. collaborated with the late, great Nazamba, but their latest collaboration is truly superb.Elsewhere, Anthony …
 
Whether you're selling beats online or releasing a single as a recording artist, you may be considering paying for advertising. Larussell recently spoke on losing money when investing in ads and in all likelihood, you will lose money too. We discuss ways to learn from these losses. Also, we discuss whether or not managers should have to "prove" the…
 
Even by our exacting standards, this episode of the Independent Music Podcast is out of this world. From experimental club music to DIY lofi garage rock, from Jewish folk music to airy baroque jazz, the music on this podcast really pushes the boundaries of classification. Highlights abound, but whatever the hell Moth Cock are drinking needs posting…
 
If your beats aren't selling, what is your reaction? Some producers will vent their frustrations on social media. What happens next? Also, why do some artists think low-price beat leases amount to them owning the beat? Erinn discusses communication and why she has started to record conversations between her and the artists she works with.…
 
An absolutely exquisite set of sounds on this week’s Independent Music Podcast, with soothing dubs, Uzbek field recordings, and J Dilla-esque vibes pervading through a blend of modern classical and ferocious happy hardcore. Some pod favourites are on absolutely top form, with mesmerising new music from Jessica Moss and BIG|BRAVE, as well as a 19-mi…
 
When you make a beat for a song and that song becomes a viral hit, who owns the song? This is a complicated conversation and unfotunately, Glorilla and her producer HitKidd are both letting this problem play out over social media and they blame each other for selling the rights to their collaboration "FNF." What could have gone wrong? We discuss. W…
 
Sitting between a rock and a hard place is a happy place to be when both sides are as ferocious as some of the music on this week’s Independent Music Podcast. Whether it’s the thundering opening from Finland’s Yleiset Syyt or the more outrageous metal of More Death and Horror, those rip-roaring guitars are leaving their mark on this week’s show. El…
 
If you're selling beats online, make sure to upload beats to this website, with twenty five million users waiting for your music. Our guest DJ Z explains the benefits of using Audiomack over other platforms. Also, over 100,000 songs are uploaded every single day and Spotify is moving away from supporting music. Labels are panicking. What are ways a…
 
Lots of musicians self-releasing exceptional music on this week’s Independent Music Podcast. Starting with Teeth of the Sea’s Sam Barton and his maximalist new solo track, through to the fantastic footwork of Philly ballroom DJ Delish, beautiful indie folk from Dayydream, and Native American death metaller Blackbraid. Sine Buyuka’s debut as Sinemis…
 
Robert Neil Speaks with… Chuck Smith (a.k.a. Stray Deuce), musician/singer/songwriter. “I really enjoy finding artists whose names you might not know, but who have made important contributions to popular music. Chuck Smith, who goes by the stage name Stray Deuce, is one of those artists. He’s been in the music industry for decades and has played wi…
 
Selling beats online? Want to know how to advertise your beats the smart way? Learn from the mistakes and successes of others and catch a few gems in today's episode. Also, Russ claims rappers are NOT getting blackballed in the music business. We discuss. Finally, are one-hit wonders all broke? Why or why not?…
 
We’re reaching into some unusual territories on this week’s Independent Music Podcast and – for a podcast that takes eclecticism to an extreme – that’s saying something. From Skramz-pop to Raï techno, Grindcore to devotional drone, there’s a lot of feast for your ears, as well as music that shall feast upon your ears. Some classic favourite labels …
 
Are music festivals dying? The recent Rolling Loud problems bring up some uncomfortable questions for festival organizers-- do rising insurance costs, post-pandemic crowds and higher prices mark the death of the major music festival? Also, are loop and sample makers stealing sounds and potentially getting producers in major legal trouble?…
 
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