59 X Records Podcast

Episode 4! I caught up with Steph Maksimow, owner and founder of Whoa, That's Fresh! Marketing & Publicity Agency, who represents a diverse roster of bands and artists at all levels. Steph is an accomplished Marketing & PR professional with over 10 years of project management experience in building and promoting brands, and she also holds a Master's in Music Business Administration.    We spoke about all things PR, how artists should prepare to work with a publicist, the ultimate goal of PR for artists at any step of their journey, as well as entrepreneurship and advice for women in music. Thanks Steph!    Music in this episode features The Killakee House supplied by 59 X Records, LLC.

Episode #3! I chatted with our good friend Dakota Floyd (owner of Soda Prints - a dedicated print shop based out of Atlanta). We explore the origins of Soda Prints, entrepreneurship in general, the supply chain crisis impacting the garment industry, and yes, a little bit of Blink-182 drama!    Dakota also plays guitar in 'New Junk City' and you'll find him around Atlanta with his acoustic guitar performing his solo work.   www.instagram.com/sodaprintsatl www.instagram.com/newjunkcityatl   Music in this episode features The Killakee House and The Carolyn supplied by 59 X Records, LLC. 

Episode 2! I caught up with Mike Billups, owner of Knoxville TN's 'Coffin Curse Records" and drummer of Reckless Threat. We discuss how Coffin Curse was started, running a label vs. being in a band, punk rock in general, and more. Mike's a great dude - support Coffin Curse and their artists at www.coffincurserecords.com    Music in this episode features Black Suit Youth and The Killakee House supplied by 59 X Records, LLC.

In this episode I caught up with my friend Andrew Patrick from The Carolyn to discuss their new record "Rhythm of My Own Decay" out June 10, what it means to be a "producer", why tracklisting and sequencing still matters in the TikTok era, and what The Carolyn has planned for 2022.