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Indie Cassettes is a podcast featuring some of the best musicians from the indie music scene So come along with us on this journey filled with fun, laughter, and great music. Tune in to Indie Cassettes every Monday. Indie Cassettes is produced by Shivank Gupta. and Siddhant Bhatia. P.S. Indie Cassettes was earlier known as DU Cassettes
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The process of making an analog mixtape is something of a lost art these day. Today, anyone can create a playlist of easily-available songs without digging through piles of vinyl records, cassettes or CD's, worrying about time constraints, or painstakingly writing out the bands and songs featured on these cassette mixes on a J-card. My name is Anthony King and I am the host of Afterglow Echoplex. I love independent, underground music sub-genres like shoegaze, dreampop, noise-rock, post-rock, ...
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Welcome back to the Afterglow Echoplex, a shoegaze, dreampop, noise-rock, et al. collaborative mixtape podcast, pedal boards of fright, eyeballs in buckets of feedback and static shrieks of ear-shattering bliss! Today's bonus October episode of the show features The Prids, Mersey Skys, Art Block, Corduroy Institute, Snow On Mars, and much, much mor…
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Welcome back to the Afterglow Echoplex, a shoegaze, dreampop, noise-rock, et al. collaborative mixtape podcast, featuring waves of feedback, thunderclouds of hiss and torrents of tremolo! Today's episode features Goodbye Ranger, Deathlist, Dramamine, Maze Hunters, Head Sound, and much, much more! Each episode of the Afterglow Echoplex is a virtual …
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Welcome back to the Afterglow Echoplex, a shoegaze and shoegaze-adjacent collaborative mixtape podcast featuring shock waves of distortion, sublime chimes and terminal glacial bliss! Today's episode features Shadow Pattern, Lost Space Department, Iceblynk, Blair Miller, Mental Map, and much, much more! Each episode of the Afterglow Echoplex is a vi…
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Welcome to the debut episode of the Afterglow Echoplex, a mixtape podcast featuring feedback-imbued melodies, gossamer vocals and glorious walls of crumbling distortion. Today's episode features Cherry Heaven, Holy Springs, softlightsymphony, Crimson Whisper, dayflower, and much, much more! Each episode of the Afterglow Echoplex is a virtual 60-min…
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Cassettes are back? From its meteoric rise in 1963, surpassing the popularity and portability of vinyl, to its eventual demise at the hands of the mighty CD, the little audio cassette has had an interesting and historical impact on the music industry. Suddenly, after all these years, there's a steady and undeniable resurgence in popularity of this …
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Dante Elephante is on tour right now! Get tickets at www.danteelephante.com/tour Thu 07/25 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade Fri 07/26 - Orlando, FL - The Social Sat 07/27 - Miami, FL - Gramps Sun 07/28 - Tampa, FL - Orpheum Tue 07/30 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall (SOLD OUT) Thu 08/01 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger Fri 08/02 - Dallas, TX - Clu…
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This episode features singer and recording artist Dennise Nichole Dittman talking about her musical journey from a young girl singing in churches to a 16-year career as an opera singer to her current work as a Christian musician. Along the way, she discusses how performing music has changed over the years and how she finally found fulfillment after…
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Catch Dante Elephante on tour with Hot Freaks this summer! Thu 07/11 - Chicago, IL - Subterranean Fri 07/12 - Detroit, MI - El Club Sat 07/13 - Cleveland, OH - Mahall's Sun 07/14 - Pittsburgh, PA - Thunderbird Cafe Tue 07/16 - Philadelphia, PA - Foundry Fri 07/19 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge Sat 07/20 - Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall Sun 07/21…
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Episode 90 w/ Hot Freaks! Catch Dante Elephante supporting Hot Freaks this summer on tour! Get tickets here: www.danteelephante.com/tour Thu 07/11/24 Chicago, IL Subterranean Fri 07/12/24 Detroit, MI El Club Sat 07/13/24 Cleveland, OH Mahall's Sun 07/14/24 Pittsburgh, PA Thunderbird Cafe Tue 07/16/24 Philadelphia, PA Foundry Fri 07/19/24 New York, …
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Thanks for listening to the Dante Elephante Podcast. If you want to support the band go to www.danteelephante.com for merch and tour dates. Find Dante Elephante: www.danteelephante.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danteelephante Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanteElephante/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danteelephante Spotify: https:…
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Technology has truly leveled the playing field for the independent artist. What used to be costly, time-consuming, and difficult (recording your own music) is now largely accessible to the masses. But if you've spent time, energy, and money on recording, producing, mixing, mastering, and distributing your music and still feel like you're not gettin…
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Episode 88 w/ Ryan Pollie! Excited to have Ryan back. Ryan and I met up last year before Dante Elephante hit the road with Rubblebucket and talked about the music industry economy, creating art, his ambient project, and more! #DanteElephante #RyanPollie #Podcast Thanks for listening to the Dante Elephante Podcast. If you want to support the band go…
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Being a DIY musician with a DAY job can be challenging. Balancing work life, family, bills, and a whole host of other responsibilities can make it tough to pursue your musical career. In this episode we discuss some practical tips for juggling all of those challenges without sacrificing your dreams.Por NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller
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With over 2.35 billion users and counting, Instagram is one of the premiere social media platforms for independent musicians to engage with fans, connect with fellow musicians, and promote their music around the world. Whether your brand new to the platform or have been using it for a while, let's dive into some of the key features and benefits of …
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We're back with some more social media tips for independent artists! Check out Episode #66 for the first part of this discussion and follow along here to learn how you can take more simple, yet effective steps to jump start or improve your online presence and reach.Por NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller
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We've all been there. We have a brand-new song or album ready for release and we can't wait to share it with the whole wide world. But then, once it's out there, suddenly we get hit with a sinking feeling. Maybe it's fear. Maybe it's depression. Maybe it's a combination of things. But the feelings are real and seem to hit every one of us at some po…
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While the quantity and types of songs you choose to perform may vary from venue to venue, spending just a little bit of time beforehand to select just the right songs and the appropriate order can go a long way towards ensuring your success as an independent Christian musician. In today's competitive music landscape, taking the time to think throug…
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We all know social media is an important tool for promoting ourselves as musicians these days. But how do we make the most of these digital platforms and what can we do right now to improve our artistic brands online? Explore that subject with us on this episode of the Artist Impact podcast.Por NoteSpire Music LLC - Paul Gibbs & Nate Miller
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It's a new year. 2024! And along with it comes the opportunity for massive potential growth for us as musicians and artists. But successful growth doesn't happen by accident. It takes serious and intentional dedication to our craft and ourselves. Let's talk about some real, concrete strategies to help you set smart and achievable goals this calenda…
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For many of us it's a constant struggle and source of frustration. Trying to balance and make time for two probably very different, but very important things in our lives. Music and The Day Job. Both are "have to's", but maybe for different reasons. We have to work to pay the bills. We have to make music because, well, we just have to. We can't not…
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Everyone's a critic. And if you've been at this business for any length of time, you know this firsthand. Anytime you put yourself out there, or your art, you open yourself up to the real potential for criticism, whether it's constructive or not. But this shouldn't stop us from expressing ourselves or sharing the important things we've been inspire…
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Memorizing your music can free you up from being tied to a chart or score, encourage fluidity in your playing and performance, lead to greater and more natural improvisation, and give you a general boost in confidence. So, why don't we all do it? And how can we get better at memorizing our music? Let's discuss this interesting subject on this episo…
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To Cover Or Not To Cover - That Is The Question! Or, do both? There's no wrong answer to the question of whether to include other people's songs in your repertoire, but whatever you choose, there are things to consider. Cover songs can really help you connect with a larger, wider audience. And there have been cover songs that have "out shined" the …
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Thanks for listening! Find Sad Park here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadparkmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sadparkmusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jHnNNWDLa2ztggSp5Dsxf?si=y01rOuhcTqGNnGFp079oAA Dante Elephante is on tour! Get tickets at www.danteelephante.com/tour Thanks for listening to the Dante Elephante Podcast…
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Are you struggling to stay motivated and inspired as an independent Christian musician or artist? All of us, as creatives, go through dry spells, from time to time, where just can't seem to keep moving forward. What do we do in those instances? And, are there any practical steps we can take to stay the course as we seek to grow in the development a…
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As musicians, we want our songs to be, well, perfect. And we start out feeling great about the music - the lyrics are meaningful, the arrangement is awesome, the instrumentation is spot on. But somewhere along the way, the good feeling starts to fade. The newness wears off. It just doesn't sound as good as it did when we started. And we starting th…
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"​The Josie Music Awards is the premiere music event within the independent music industry, recognizing and celebrating excellence globally. The JMAs honor exceptional talent, hard work, growth, and outstanding bodies of work, and contributions to those who inspire us, encourage us, and shape the culture of the global independent music industry." I…
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BMI (or Broadcast Music, Inc.) moves to a for-profit business model for the first time since their founding in 1939 and the music industry is abuzz with responses, both positive and not so positive, from industry leaders, such as ASCAP, as well as the very song-writers and publishers registered to the popular U.S. PRO. What does this mean to the ar…
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We all have things in our lives that we "could do", "should do", or "want to do". But the things that take priority and usually get done, are the things we "have to" do. But unfortunately for many music artists, their music doesn't fall into that category. Which may be why you aren't reaching your goals (if you have any goals) or making progress in…
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Feeling stuck in your music career? Can't get our of the rut you're in? Especially in music, it's easy to get to a place where our creativity just seems to dry up and we lose the energy and motivation to keep going. But there's good news - it's not about you! (we know, you've heard that before!) It's not even about your music! In this episode, we d…
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So, you've written a well-crafted song, there's no mistakes and no room for improvement, but it still doesn't hit. Why? In this episode, we discuss the number one mistake most artists and writers make. We give highlights from this year's 2023 BMI Christian Music Awards. And there's more Christian music trivia! 2023 BMI Christian Awards (bmi-doc-pro…
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How do I write a Hit Song? Is there a sure-fire way to guarantee success? And, if not, what are the steps can I take to ensure the best chances of success with my musical creations? All this and more, including Christian music trivia and a review of the NEXG2 Smart Audio Loop Guitar by Enya Music, on this episode of the Artist Impact Podcast!…
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In Part 2 of this series, host Paul Gibbs talks about more things we do as Indie Artists that might be keeping our music careers stuck! Things like trying to "do it all" when recording or performing, not acting professionally in the studio or onstage, and failing to plan for success. All of these things, and more, can effectively sabotage our music…
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As an Indie Artist, are you where you want to be? Is your career going in the direction you hoped it would? Or do you seem to be coming up against brick walls at every turn? In Part 1 of this mini-series, host Paul Gibbs talks about some of the common challenges Indie Artists face, like being familiar with the business side of the music industry, b…
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Creativity & Feelings - Sometimes a "match made in Heaven"... and sometimes not. While some of us creatively thrive no matter what our feelings happen to be at the moment, others find that they can only be creative when they feel "up" (or maybe "down"). This especially is true for musicians, who sometimes feel pressure, from within ourselves or fro…
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It's 2023 and DIY musicians abound. Technology has leveled the playing field and the Independent Musician, now more than ever, has every chance for success. So, why would anyone still want to be signed to a traditional record label? We discuss the pros and cons of the traditional music labels and why there still might be a place for them in your mu…
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Elon Musk recently purchased Twitter and its popularity as a platform for sharing and discovering new music continues to grow, but the App continues to be singled out for its "rampant infringement of copyrighted music". What does this mean for you and the music industry, and what should you do about it? Join us as we discuss this hot topic, some en…
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Find Dakota Theim: Facebook: dakotatheimmusic Instagram: @dakotatheim TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dakotatheim YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DakotaTheim Thanks for listening to the Dante Elephante Podcast. If you want to support the band go to www.danteelephante.com for merch and tour dates. Visit our Patreon and become a member to get exclu…
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Artificial Intelligence is growing in leaps and bounds. And there are so many great tools available now for the independent musician, artist, and creator. But what are the implications of these technologies and how are they affecting the music industry? What are the dangers for copyright infringement, and who is looking out for the individual creat…
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Find Jeremy Ferrara : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connercherland Instagram: @jeremyferrara_ Twitter: @jeremyferrara_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @jremi93 Upcoming Dante Elephante shows! Get tickets at www.danteelephante.com/tour 6/24: Below at Belasco Theater in Los Angeles Thanks for listening to the Dante Elephante Podcast. If you wa…
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We hear the question all the time, "How can I get my music out there if I don't have any fans and followers?" Well, the truth is, we all have to start somewhere, so the first thing to do is - start somewhere! In this episode, we share some ideas on how to start building your followers and fan base by "seeding the tip jar", by posting interesting an…
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Welcome to Episode 83 featuring Conner Cherland! In this episode, I talk with Conner Cherland about his move from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, navigating the music industry, and his new EP "Call Waiting" out now on Santa Barbara Records. Find Chicano Culture SB: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connercherland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…
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Welcome to Episode 82 featuring Chicano Culture in Santa Barbara with special guests Michael from Chicano Culture SB and Enrique, the owner of Del Pueblo Cafe in Goleta. In this episode, we dive into Michael's journey of archiving Chicano culture in Santa Barbara and discuss his fascinating discoveries along the way. Michael and I have been friends…
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If the last 10 songs you wrote are all in 4/4, the key of C and at 90 bpm, you just might be...you guessed it... stuck in the songwriting rut! Now there's nothing wrong with a little consistency in your songwriting. After all, if you're a country gospel artist, your fans probably aren't going to spend a lot of time or money on a heavy metal tune sh…
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Flexibility is crucial in many areas of life, while being too rigid in our thinking can limit our perceptions and prevent us from considering alternate plans and options when things don't go our way. In this episode, host Paul Gibbs shares some ways in which musicians, especially songwriters, can benefit from keeping a flexible mindset in our songw…
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Get a signed copy of Kyle's new book "Thank God for Depression" here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/thank-god-for-depression#/ Dante Elephante has shows: 2/18: Continental Room in Fullerton 2/20: The Chapel opening for No Vacation (SOLD OUT) 4/7: SOhO in Santa Barbara w/ Glen Annie and Plastic Harpons: https://bit.ly/3vNAiUX 4/8: Night 2 at SO…
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