Musicians Can Thrive

Vintage Jay is a rapper and entrepreneur here in Austin, TX, with a deep love of the creative process, and a desire to use his music as a means of supporting the local community that helped him become the man he is today.

Cody Brandell is an R&B artist with a passion for telling stories through his music. He's also an artist with a vision for how he can build a life around music, that doesn't get held back by having a "plan B."

D.Harmon has a vision for his music career. He's a versatile creator, unafraid of moving to a new country to support his art.

I talk with Tree of Lyfe about the positive difference practicing accountability and having a plan for your creative path makes.

With hints of pop, hip hop, and even a little electronic house touch, nearly every song of Jonny's makes your body start moving to the beat before you're aware of what you're doing. And his hooks have a finely honed catchiness to them that many independent artists struggle to find in their first few projects.

Yandi shares his approach to collaborations, and his perspective on when getting paid is a priority, and when it's more important to focus on your music's reach.

Mama Duke is a gifted storyteller, and a rap artist capable of giving J.Cole a run for his money.

How do you share your values in your music? Our guest today is Alyssa Hoffman, a songwriter and singer based near Diesdorf, Germany.

Asante is creating a world where independent artists can thrive financially and artistically.

There’s more than a few gems here for you about managing your money, AND making it. Drew Imani is a singer-songwriter based in Austin, TX. She’s prioritizing the development of several complementary sources of income, so she can design her life around songwriting and music as much as feels right for her.