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      <title>Ep. 24 with Songwriter, Paige Rutledge</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 24,</strong> I talk to singer-songwriter, Paige Rutledge! We met at the University of Guelph during our time at the open mics in the historic <a href="https://thebullring.scvr.co">Bullring</a> venue. I was hosting the open mics when I met Paige and instantly loved her style of honest songwriting, and I have always wanted to co-write or chat about music, so I’m excited to hear her perspective on everything. Paige is actively involved in co-writing, and often heads to Nashville to collaborate and grow her network of songwriters for building her discography and songwriting experience. </p><p>Check out her latest single, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2FhgGrEpO1ghMPIBdfyBcg?si=7b4f1bfcbc4141d5">Gone Ain’t Really Gone</a>, on Spotify, or wherever you stream! </p><p><strong>All of the show notes at</strong> <a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast">Huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast</a></p><p><strong>Reach out to Paige Rutledge through her ...</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><strong><br></strong></a><a href="https://www.paigerutledge.com">Website</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/paigerutledge/">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/paigerutledge">Facebook</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 24,</strong> I talk to singer-songwriter, Paige Rutledge! We met at the University of Guelph during our time at the open mics in the historic <a href="https://thebullring.scvr.co">Bullring</a> venue. I was hosting the open mics when I met Paige and instantly loved her style of honest songwriting, and I have always wanted to co-write or chat about music, so I’m excited to hear her perspective on everything. Paige is actively involved in co-writing, and often heads to Nashville to collaborate and grow her network of songwriters for building her discography and songwriting experience. </p><p>Check out her latest single, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2FhgGrEpO1ghMPIBdfyBcg?si=7b4f1bfcbc4141d5">Gone Ain’t Really Gone</a>, on Spotify, or wherever you stream! </p><p><strong>All of the show notes at</strong> <a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast">Huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast</a></p><p><strong>Reach out to Paige Rutledge through her ...</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><strong><br></strong></a><a href="https://www.paigerutledge.com">Website</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/paigerutledge/">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/paigerutledge">Facebook</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 24,</strong> I talk to singer-songwriter, Paige Rutledge! We met at the University of Guelph during our time at the open mics in the historic <a href="https://thebullring.scvr.co">Bullring</a> venue. I was hosting the open mics when I met Paige and instantly loved her style of honest songwriting, and I have always wanted to co-write or chat about music, so I’m excited to hear her perspective on everything. Paige is actively involved in co-writing, and often heads to Nashville to collaborate and grow her network of songwriters for building her discography and songwriting experience. </p><p>Check out her latest single, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2FhgGrEpO1ghMPIBdfyBcg?si=7b4f1bfcbc4141d5">Gone Ain’t Really Gone</a>, on Spotify, or wherever you stream! </p><p><strong>All of the show notes at</strong> <a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast">Huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast</a></p><p><strong>Reach out to Paige Rutledge through her ...</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><strong><br></strong></a><a href="https://www.paigerutledge.com">Website</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/paigerutledge/">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/paigerutledge">Facebook</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ep. 23 with Producer &amp; Songwriter, Ty Callan of Sit Still</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 23,</strong> the first guest of this podcast comes back! Ty Callan just released his debut single under his new alternative-indie inspired project, Sit Still. Ty has spent the last few years putting together a catalogue of material that he has arranged, written, produced, mixed, and released completely independently. Check out the first release, “For You”, wherever you stream! <br>Ty does work out of his home studio for artists looking to expand on their demos by adding instrumentation, adjusting mixes for FACTOR grants, helping with arrangements and production. </p><p><strong>In this episode we discuss …</strong> </p><ul><li>Ty’s process of taking on all aspects of writing, mixing, producing, and releasing his materials.</li><li>The importance of picking your genre for optimizing release opportunities.</li><li>How he collaborates with other songwriters and writers to build instrumentation and arrangements. </li><li>His work with other artists like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/divves.music/">Divves</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/racheljeansmusic/">Rachel Jeans</a>.</li><li>The process of writing and releasing his debut single, ‘For You’.</li><li>Using tools like <a href="https://splice.com/home">Splice</a> to help build the vision of your song faster.</li><li>Playlist pitching and marketing as an independent artist. </li><li>Releasing music through independent distributors like <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8&amp;q=Distrokid&amp;rls=en">Distrokid</a>,<a href="https://podcast.cdbaby.com/"> CD Baby</a>, and <a href="https://web.tunecore.com/login">Tunecore</a>.</li><li>Helpful music podcasts like the <a href="https://podcast.cdbaby.com/">DIY Musician Podcast</a>.</li></ul><p><br><strong>Reach out to Ty Callan on Instagram </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pad_ty/?hl=en">@Pad_Ty</a><strong><br></strong><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 23,</strong> the first guest of this podcast comes back! Ty Callan just released his debut single under his new alternative-indie inspired project, Sit Still. Ty has spent the last few years putting together a catalogue of material that he has arranged, written, produced, mixed, and released completely independently. Check out the first release, “For You”, wherever you stream! <br>Ty does work out of his home studio for artists looking to expand on their demos by adding instrumentation, adjusting mixes for FACTOR grants, helping with arrangements and production. </p><p><strong>In this episode we discuss …</strong> </p><ul><li>Ty’s process of taking on all aspects of writing, mixing, producing, and releasing his materials.</li><li>The importance of picking your genre for optimizing release opportunities.</li><li>How he collaborates with other songwriters and writers to build instrumentation and arrangements. </li><li>His work with other artists like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/divves.music/">Divves</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/racheljeansmusic/">Rachel Jeans</a>.</li><li>The process of writing and releasing his debut single, ‘For You’.</li><li>Using tools like <a href="https://splice.com/home">Splice</a> to help build the vision of your song faster.</li><li>Playlist pitching and marketing as an independent artist. </li><li>Releasing music through independent distributors like <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8&amp;q=Distrokid&amp;rls=en">Distrokid</a>,<a href="https://podcast.cdbaby.com/"> CD Baby</a>, and <a href="https://web.tunecore.com/login">Tunecore</a>.</li><li>Helpful music podcasts like the <a href="https://podcast.cdbaby.com/">DIY Musician Podcast</a>.</li></ul><p><br><strong>Reach out to Ty Callan on Instagram </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pad_ty/?hl=en">@Pad_Ty</a><strong><br></strong><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 22:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 23,</strong> the first guest of this podcast comes back! Ty Callan just released his debut single under his new alternative-indie inspired project, Sit Still. Ty has spent the last few years putting together a catalogue of material that he has arranged, written, produced, mixed, and released completely independently. Check out the first release, “For You”, wherever you stream! <br>Ty does work out of his home studio for artists looking to expand on their demos by adding instrumentation, adjusting mixes for FACTOR grants, helping with arrangements and production. </p><p><strong>In this episode we discuss …</strong> </p><ul><li>Ty’s process of taking on all aspects of writing, mixing, producing, and releasing his materials.</li><li>The importance of picking your genre for optimizing release opportunities.</li><li>How he collaborates with other songwriters and writers to build instrumentation and arrangements. </li><li>His work with other artists like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/divves.music/">Divves</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/racheljeansmusic/">Rachel Jeans</a>.</li><li>The process of writing and releasing his debut single, ‘For You’.</li><li>Using tools like <a href="https://splice.com/home">Splice</a> to help build the vision of your song faster.</li><li>Playlist pitching and marketing as an independent artist. </li><li>Releasing music through independent distributors like <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8&amp;q=Distrokid&amp;rls=en">Distrokid</a>,<a href="https://podcast.cdbaby.com/"> CD Baby</a>, and <a href="https://web.tunecore.com/login">Tunecore</a>.</li><li>Helpful music podcasts like the <a href="https://podcast.cdbaby.com/">DIY Musician Podcast</a>.</li></ul><p><br><strong>Reach out to Ty Callan on Instagram </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pad_ty/?hl=en">@Pad_Ty</a><strong><br></strong><br></p>]]>
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      <title>Ep. 22 with Composer &amp; Songwriter, Mimi O'Bonsawin</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 22,</strong> I sit down with Canadian contemporary roots singer-songwriter Mimi O’Bonsawin. Her latest album, <strong>Willow</strong> (<em>March 3, 2023</em>) is available everywhere now!  </p><p><strong>On this episode we discuss:</strong> </p><ul><li>Her songwriting, recording, and touring process with partner, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/littledrumaboi/?hl=en"><strong>Ryan Schurman</strong></a>.</li><li>Where she draws inspiration from for her lyrics.</li><li>Her love for gardening and the importance of cultivating home-grown foods. </li><li>The <a href="https://www.mimi.ca/workshop"><strong>songwriting workshops</strong></a> she hosts for students around the country. </li><li>Her upcoming shows for the <strong>Willow Tour.</strong></li></ul><p>Find all show notes at <a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast">Huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 22,</strong> I sit down with Canadian contemporary roots singer-songwriter Mimi O’Bonsawin. Her latest album, <strong>Willow</strong> (<em>March 3, 2023</em>) is available everywhere now!  </p><p><strong>On this episode we discuss:</strong> </p><ul><li>Her songwriting, recording, and touring process with partner, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/littledrumaboi/?hl=en"><strong>Ryan Schurman</strong></a>.</li><li>Where she draws inspiration from for her lyrics.</li><li>Her love for gardening and the importance of cultivating home-grown foods. </li><li>The <a href="https://www.mimi.ca/workshop"><strong>songwriting workshops</strong></a> she hosts for students around the country. </li><li>Her upcoming shows for the <strong>Willow Tour.</strong></li></ul><p>Find all show notes at <a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast">Huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 22,</strong> I sit down with Canadian contemporary roots singer-songwriter Mimi O’Bonsawin. Her latest album, <strong>Willow</strong> (<em>March 3, 2023</em>) is available everywhere now!  </p><p><strong>On this episode we discuss:</strong> </p><ul><li>Her songwriting, recording, and touring process with partner, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/littledrumaboi/?hl=en"><strong>Ryan Schurman</strong></a>.</li><li>Where she draws inspiration from for her lyrics.</li><li>Her love for gardening and the importance of cultivating home-grown foods. </li><li>The <a href="https://www.mimi.ca/workshop"><strong>songwriting workshops</strong></a> she hosts for students around the country. </li><li>Her upcoming shows for the <strong>Willow Tour.</strong></li></ul><p>Find all show notes at <a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast">Huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ep. 21 with I, The Mountain</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><br><strong>On Episode 21</strong> I chat with Matt Lamers, Allison Dyjach, and Rory McLachlin, who are 3 of the 4 members (not including Matt Rappolt) making up Ontario based folk-pop band, <a href="https://www.ithemountain.com">I the Mountain</a>. The band is known for their joyous harmonies, interactive live performances, and passion for building community through music, and they’ve built a fanbase of loyal “Mountaineers” across Canada. You can find them performing at this year’s Mariposa Folk Festival, and keep an eye on their socials for more show announcements this summer. </p><p><br><strong>Check out their new single, Fade away on all streaming platforms!</strong> </p><p><br><strong>On this episode we discuss…</strong></p><ul><li>The inspiration behind their new single, Fade Away.</li><li>The writing and recording process of their new single.</li><li>How they write together as a 4-piece band. </li><li>Their upcoming performance at the <a href="https://mariposafolk.com/">Mariposa Folk Festival</a>.</li><li>Working with engineer/producer, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellolincolncounty/?hl=en">John Dinsmore</a> of the <a href="http://www.lincolncountysocialclub.com">Lincoln County Social Club</a> on their latest releases.</li><li>Working at <a href="https://www.portwilliamsound.com">Port William Sound</a>, which is a studio near Kingston, ON that offers an opportunity for creatives to work with zero distraction, a warm inviting space, and an inspiring landscape. </li><li>Tools you can use to pinpoint your release’s genre and target playlists more efficiently. </li><li>How you can manage the costs and budgets for your releases as an independent artist through grants like FACTOR, Ontario Arts Council, Waterloo Arts Council, etc.</li><li>Opportunities like FACTOR’s Artist Development Grant to help fund your releases, music videos, artwork, and more</li><li>Ask your band and musician friends for advice! </li><li>Promoting music using social media strategies and/or marketing/PR agencies like <a href="http://auteurresearch.com">Auteur Research </a>and <a href="https://fromthestrait.com">From the Strait</a>.</li><li>Using platforms like Daily Playlists, Musosoup, SubmitHub, and SoundPlate to pitch your music to playlists, blogs, magazines, and more. </li><li><strong>Click </strong><a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/new-blog/freeplaylistsubmissions"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong> to check out my full listing of playlist submission platforms</strong> that I use on a regular basis with every release. </li></ul><p><br>Reach out to I, the Mountain at ...<a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><strong><br></strong></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ithemountain/">@ithemountain</a><br><a href="https://www.ithemountain.com">www.Ithemountain.com</a><strong></strong></p><p>Support the show by following &amp; reviewing on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2f9Q4xgFT1TivoY2flydF2?si=408055f1855b477d">Spotify </a>and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-tour/id1633762119">Apple Podcasts</a><strong></strong></p><p>Episode 22: March 27th, 2023 </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><br><strong>On Episode 21</strong> I chat with Matt Lamers, Allison Dyjach, and Rory McLachlin, who are 3 of the 4 members (not including Matt Rappolt) making up Ontario based folk-pop band, <a href="https://www.ithemountain.com">I the Mountain</a>. The band is known for their joyous harmonies, interactive live performances, and passion for building community through music, and they’ve built a fanbase of loyal “Mountaineers” across Canada. You can find them performing at this year’s Mariposa Folk Festival, and keep an eye on their socials for more show announcements this summer. </p><p><br><strong>Check out their new single, Fade away on all streaming platforms!</strong> </p><p><br><strong>On this episode we discuss…</strong></p><ul><li>The inspiration behind their new single, Fade Away.</li><li>The writing and recording process of their new single.</li><li>How they write together as a 4-piece band. </li><li>Their upcoming performance at the <a href="https://mariposafolk.com/">Mariposa Folk Festival</a>.</li><li>Working with engineer/producer, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellolincolncounty/?hl=en">John Dinsmore</a> of the <a href="http://www.lincolncountysocialclub.com">Lincoln County Social Club</a> on their latest releases.</li><li>Working at <a href="https://www.portwilliamsound.com">Port William Sound</a>, which is a studio near Kingston, ON that offers an opportunity for creatives to work with zero distraction, a warm inviting space, and an inspiring landscape. </li><li>Tools you can use to pinpoint your release’s genre and target playlists more efficiently. </li><li>How you can manage the costs and budgets for your releases as an independent artist through grants like FACTOR, Ontario Arts Council, Waterloo Arts Council, etc.</li><li>Opportunities like FACTOR’s Artist Development Grant to help fund your releases, music videos, artwork, and more</li><li>Ask your band and musician friends for advice! </li><li>Promoting music using social media strategies and/or marketing/PR agencies like <a href="http://auteurresearch.com">Auteur Research </a>and <a href="https://fromthestrait.com">From the Strait</a>.</li><li>Using platforms like Daily Playlists, Musosoup, SubmitHub, and SoundPlate to pitch your music to playlists, blogs, magazines, and more. </li><li><strong>Click </strong><a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/new-blog/freeplaylistsubmissions"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong> to check out my full listing of playlist submission platforms</strong> that I use on a regular basis with every release. </li></ul><p><br>Reach out to I, the Mountain at ...<a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><strong><br></strong></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ithemountain/">@ithemountain</a><br><a href="https://www.ithemountain.com">www.Ithemountain.com</a><strong></strong></p><p>Support the show by following &amp; reviewing on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2f9Q4xgFT1TivoY2flydF2?si=408055f1855b477d">Spotify </a>and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-tour/id1633762119">Apple Podcasts</a><strong></strong></p><p>Episode 22: March 27th, 2023 </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><br><strong>On Episode 21</strong> I chat with Matt Lamers, Allison Dyjach, and Rory McLachlin, who are 3 of the 4 members (not including Matt Rappolt) making up Ontario based folk-pop band, <a href="https://www.ithemountain.com">I the Mountain</a>. The band is known for their joyous harmonies, interactive live performances, and passion for building community through music, and they’ve built a fanbase of loyal “Mountaineers” across Canada. You can find them performing at this year’s Mariposa Folk Festival, and keep an eye on their socials for more show announcements this summer. </p><p><br><strong>Check out their new single, Fade away on all streaming platforms!</strong> </p><p><br><strong>On this episode we discuss…</strong></p><ul><li>The inspiration behind their new single, Fade Away.</li><li>The writing and recording process of their new single.</li><li>How they write together as a 4-piece band. </li><li>Their upcoming performance at the <a href="https://mariposafolk.com/">Mariposa Folk Festival</a>.</li><li>Working with engineer/producer, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellolincolncounty/?hl=en">John Dinsmore</a> of the <a href="http://www.lincolncountysocialclub.com">Lincoln County Social Club</a> on their latest releases.</li><li>Working at <a href="https://www.portwilliamsound.com">Port William Sound</a>, which is a studio near Kingston, ON that offers an opportunity for creatives to work with zero distraction, a warm inviting space, and an inspiring landscape. </li><li>Tools you can use to pinpoint your release’s genre and target playlists more efficiently. </li><li>How you can manage the costs and budgets for your releases as an independent artist through grants like FACTOR, Ontario Arts Council, Waterloo Arts Council, etc.</li><li>Opportunities like FACTOR’s Artist Development Grant to help fund your releases, music videos, artwork, and more</li><li>Ask your band and musician friends for advice! </li><li>Promoting music using social media strategies and/or marketing/PR agencies like <a href="http://auteurresearch.com">Auteur Research </a>and <a href="https://fromthestrait.com">From the Strait</a>.</li><li>Using platforms like Daily Playlists, Musosoup, SubmitHub, and SoundPlate to pitch your music to playlists, blogs, magazines, and more. </li><li><strong>Click </strong><a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/new-blog/freeplaylistsubmissions"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong> to check out my full listing of playlist submission platforms</strong> that I use on a regular basis with every release. </li></ul><p><br>Reach out to I, the Mountain at ...<a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><strong><br></strong></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ithemountain/">@ithemountain</a><br><a href="https://www.ithemountain.com">www.Ithemountain.com</a><strong></strong></p><p>Support the show by following &amp; reviewing on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2f9Q4xgFT1TivoY2flydF2?si=408055f1855b477d">Spotify </a>and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-tour/id1633762119">Apple Podcasts</a><strong></strong></p><p>Episode 22: March 27th, 2023 </p>]]>
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      <title>Ep. 20 with Festival Organizer &amp; Singer-Songwriter, Tania Joy (Springtide Music Festival)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 20</strong> I speak with singer-songwriter,<a href="https://taniajoy.com"> Tania Joy</a>. Tania is a multi-talented artist who played with Serena Ryder and was in The Weeknd’s original backing band and her latest album, <em>I Will Stand</em>, was produced by 2022 Juno Award winner <a href="http://www.hillkourkoutis.com">Hill Kourkoutis</a>.</p><p>Tania has also played a huge role in co-founding and organizing the <a href="https://springtidemusicfestival.com">Springtide Music Festival</a>, a 3-day festival showcasing live music across a diverse set of small venues in downtown Uxbridge, Ontario. I was lucky enough to join the festival last year, and had an absolutely amazing time performing, meeting other artists, and catching sets from Skye Wallace, Alysha Brilla, Boy Golden, Elliot Brood, Bedoin Soundclash, Mattie Leon, and so many more! </p><p><br><strong>This year’s festival runs from June 9-11, 2023 and </strong><a href="https://springtide.tickit.ca"><strong>early bird tickets</strong></a><strong> are on sale now!</strong> </p><p><strong>On this episode we discuss ... </strong></p><ul><li>Tania’s involvement with organizing and founding <a href="https://springtidemusicfestival.com">Springtide Music Festival</a>.</li><li>How <a href="https://wintersong.ca">Wintersong Music Festival</a> in Stoufville helped inspire the beginnings of Springtide. </li><li>Her experience working with <a href="http://www.hillkourkoutis.com">Hill Kourkoutis</a>.</li><li><a href="https://thesecondwedge.ca">Second Wedge Brewing Co.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theomas.ca">The Oshawa Music Awards.</a></li><li>Ontario based media companies that help with Springtide promotional materials - Luke Camozzi of <a href="https://www.zedzed.ca/">ZedZed Media</a>, and <a href="https://www.ohcanadacreative.ca/">Oh Canada Creative</a>. </li><li>How artists can use festivals and conferences to connect with other artists, managers, festival organizers, etc. </li><li>How to manage and be flexible with your experience at a music conference to get the most out of your time there. </li><li>The importance of face to face introductions and how this can help in longterm relationships with managers, and radio station DJs, etc. </li><li>How to prep your materials professionally for handing out showcase information or press kits at conferences and festivals. </li><li>Conferences like <a href="https://cmw.net">Canadian Music Week</a> (Toronto), <a href="https://folkmusicontario.org">Folk Music Ontario </a>(London), <a href="https://folk.org">Folk Alliance</a> (Kansas City), <a href="https://www.nxne.com">NXNE</a> (Toronto).</li><li>Tania’s process in writing and recording her music, and the inspiration behind the new album she is currently working on. </li></ul><p><br><strong>Reach out to Tania Joy at ...</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><strong><br></strong></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/misstaniajoy/"><strong>@misstaniajoy</strong></a><strong><br></strong><a href="https://taniajoy.com"><strong>www.Taniajoy.com</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p>Episode 21 releases March 13th, 2023<strong></strong></p><p>Support the show by following &amp; reviewing on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2f9Q4xgFT1TivoY2flydF2?si=408055f1855b477d"><strong>Spotify </strong></a><strong>or </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-tour/id1633762119"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 20</strong> I speak with singer-songwriter,<a href="https://taniajoy.com"> Tania Joy</a>. Tania is a multi-talented artist who played with Serena Ryder and was in The Weeknd’s original backing band and her latest album, <em>I Will Stand</em>, was produced by 2022 Juno Award winner <a href="http://www.hillkourkoutis.com">Hill Kourkoutis</a>.</p><p>Tania has also played a huge role in co-founding and organizing the <a href="https://springtidemusicfestival.com">Springtide Music Festival</a>, a 3-day festival showcasing live music across a diverse set of small venues in downtown Uxbridge, Ontario. I was lucky enough to join the festival last year, and had an absolutely amazing time performing, meeting other artists, and catching sets from Skye Wallace, Alysha Brilla, Boy Golden, Elliot Brood, Bedoin Soundclash, Mattie Leon, and so many more! </p><p><br><strong>This year’s festival runs from June 9-11, 2023 and </strong><a href="https://springtide.tickit.ca"><strong>early bird tickets</strong></a><strong> are on sale now!</strong> </p><p><strong>On this episode we discuss ... </strong></p><ul><li>Tania’s involvement with organizing and founding <a href="https://springtidemusicfestival.com">Springtide Music Festival</a>.</li><li>How <a href="https://wintersong.ca">Wintersong Music Festival</a> in Stoufville helped inspire the beginnings of Springtide. </li><li>Her experience working with <a href="http://www.hillkourkoutis.com">Hill Kourkoutis</a>.</li><li><a href="https://thesecondwedge.ca">Second Wedge Brewing Co.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theomas.ca">The Oshawa Music Awards.</a></li><li>Ontario based media companies that help with Springtide promotional materials - Luke Camozzi of <a href="https://www.zedzed.ca/">ZedZed Media</a>, and <a href="https://www.ohcanadacreative.ca/">Oh Canada Creative</a>. </li><li>How artists can use festivals and conferences to connect with other artists, managers, festival organizers, etc. </li><li>How to manage and be flexible with your experience at a music conference to get the most out of your time there. </li><li>The importance of face to face introductions and how this can help in longterm relationships with managers, and radio station DJs, etc. </li><li>How to prep your materials professionally for handing out showcase information or press kits at conferences and festivals. </li><li>Conferences like <a href="https://cmw.net">Canadian Music Week</a> (Toronto), <a href="https://folkmusicontario.org">Folk Music Ontario </a>(London), <a href="https://folk.org">Folk Alliance</a> (Kansas City), <a href="https://www.nxne.com">NXNE</a> (Toronto).</li><li>Tania’s process in writing and recording her music, and the inspiration behind the new album she is currently working on. </li></ul><p><br><strong>Reach out to Tania Joy at ...</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><strong><br></strong></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/misstaniajoy/"><strong>@misstaniajoy</strong></a><strong><br></strong><a href="https://taniajoy.com"><strong>www.Taniajoy.com</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p>Episode 21 releases March 13th, 2023<strong></strong></p><p>Support the show by following &amp; reviewing on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2f9Q4xgFT1TivoY2flydF2?si=408055f1855b477d"><strong>Spotify </strong></a><strong>or </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-tour/id1633762119"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Hunter Sheridan</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 20</strong> I speak with singer-songwriter,<a href="https://taniajoy.com"> Tania Joy</a>. Tania is a multi-talented artist who played with Serena Ryder and was in The Weeknd’s original backing band and her latest album, <em>I Will Stand</em>, was produced by 2022 Juno Award winner <a href="http://www.hillkourkoutis.com">Hill Kourkoutis</a>.</p><p>Tania has also played a huge role in co-founding and organizing the <a href="https://springtidemusicfestival.com">Springtide Music Festival</a>, a 3-day festival showcasing live music across a diverse set of small venues in downtown Uxbridge, Ontario. I was lucky enough to join the festival last year, and had an absolutely amazing time performing, meeting other artists, and catching sets from Skye Wallace, Alysha Brilla, Boy Golden, Elliot Brood, Bedoin Soundclash, Mattie Leon, and so many more! </p><p><br><strong>This year’s festival runs from June 9-11, 2023 and </strong><a href="https://springtide.tickit.ca"><strong>early bird tickets</strong></a><strong> are on sale now!</strong> </p><p><strong>On this episode we discuss ... </strong></p><ul><li>Tania’s involvement with organizing and founding <a href="https://springtidemusicfestival.com">Springtide Music Festival</a>.</li><li>How <a href="https://wintersong.ca">Wintersong Music Festival</a> in Stoufville helped inspire the beginnings of Springtide. </li><li>Her experience working with <a href="http://www.hillkourkoutis.com">Hill Kourkoutis</a>.</li><li><a href="https://thesecondwedge.ca">Second Wedge Brewing Co.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theomas.ca">The Oshawa Music Awards.</a></li><li>Ontario based media companies that help with Springtide promotional materials - Luke Camozzi of <a href="https://www.zedzed.ca/">ZedZed Media</a>, and <a href="https://www.ohcanadacreative.ca/">Oh Canada Creative</a>. </li><li>How artists can use festivals and conferences to connect with other artists, managers, festival organizers, etc. </li><li>How to manage and be flexible with your experience at a music conference to get the most out of your time there. </li><li>The importance of face to face introductions and how this can help in longterm relationships with managers, and radio station DJs, etc. </li><li>How to prep your materials professionally for handing out showcase information or press kits at conferences and festivals. </li><li>Conferences like <a href="https://cmw.net">Canadian Music Week</a> (Toronto), <a href="https://folkmusicontario.org">Folk Music Ontario </a>(London), <a href="https://folk.org">Folk Alliance</a> (Kansas City), <a href="https://www.nxne.com">NXNE</a> (Toronto).</li><li>Tania’s process in writing and recording her music, and the inspiration behind the new album she is currently working on. </li></ul><p><br><strong>Reach out to Tania Joy at ...</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><strong><br></strong></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/misstaniajoy/"><strong>@misstaniajoy</strong></a><strong><br></strong><a href="https://taniajoy.com"><strong>www.Taniajoy.com</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p>Episode 21 releases March 13th, 2023<strong></strong></p><p>Support the show by following &amp; reviewing on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2f9Q4xgFT1TivoY2flydF2?si=408055f1855b477d"><strong>Spotify </strong></a><strong>or </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-tour/id1633762119"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ep. 19 with Singer-Songwriter, John Muirhead</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 19</strong> I jump on a call with Canadian songwriter, John Muirhead, who just returned from Sweden’s Live at Heart festival, so we caught up about his experiences there, and chatted about his new single, New Life available everywhere on February 17th, 2023. John is an awesome guy with a huge heart, and he does such a great job at finding resources and connections to support his passion and career in the music industry.  He is definitely someone I look up to, and I was very excited for the opportunity to chat - I hope you enjoy!</p><p><strong>On this episode we discuss …</strong></p><ul><li>His experience at <a href="https://liveatheart.se">Live at Heart Festival </a>in Sweden</li><li>Opportunities for independent artists with organizations like <a href="https://folkmusicontario.org/about">Folk Music Ontario</a> and <a href="https://www.folkmusiccanada.org">Folk Music Canada</a></li><li>The process of writing and recording his latest single, “<strong>New Life</strong>”</li><li>How he’s cultivated a social media following and built traction around his original music</li><li>Booking his first European tour</li><li>His experiences as a ‘House-sitter’ and how this helps support travel, and inspiration by immersing yourself in new places with new faces</li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to John Muirhead at ...</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><strong><br></strong></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnpmuirhead/?hl=en">@JohnPMuirhead</a><strong> (Instagram)<br></strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@johnwritessongs?lang=en">@Johnwritessongs</a><strong> (TikTok)<br></strong><a href="https://www.johnpmuirhead.com">www.JohnPMuirhead.com</a></p><p><strong>Episode 20 releases February 27th, 2023</strong></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 19</strong> I jump on a call with Canadian songwriter, John Muirhead, who just returned from Sweden’s Live at Heart festival, so we caught up about his experiences there, and chatted about his new single, New Life available everywhere on February 17th, 2023. John is an awesome guy with a huge heart, and he does such a great job at finding resources and connections to support his passion and career in the music industry.  He is definitely someone I look up to, and I was very excited for the opportunity to chat - I hope you enjoy!</p><p><strong>On this episode we discuss …</strong></p><ul><li>His experience at <a href="https://liveatheart.se">Live at Heart Festival </a>in Sweden</li><li>Opportunities for independent artists with organizations like <a href="https://folkmusicontario.org/about">Folk Music Ontario</a> and <a href="https://www.folkmusiccanada.org">Folk Music Canada</a></li><li>The process of writing and recording his latest single, “<strong>New Life</strong>”</li><li>How he’s cultivated a social media following and built traction around his original music</li><li>Booking his first European tour</li><li>His experiences as a ‘House-sitter’ and how this helps support travel, and inspiration by immersing yourself in new places with new faces</li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to John Muirhead at ...</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><strong><br></strong></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnpmuirhead/?hl=en">@JohnPMuirhead</a><strong> (Instagram)<br></strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@johnwritessongs?lang=en">@Johnwritessongs</a><strong> (TikTok)<br></strong><a href="https://www.johnpmuirhead.com">www.JohnPMuirhead.com</a></p><p><strong>Episode 20 releases February 27th, 2023</strong></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 19</strong> I jump on a call with Canadian songwriter, John Muirhead, who just returned from Sweden’s Live at Heart festival, so we caught up about his experiences there, and chatted about his new single, New Life available everywhere on February 17th, 2023. John is an awesome guy with a huge heart, and he does such a great job at finding resources and connections to support his passion and career in the music industry.  He is definitely someone I look up to, and I was very excited for the opportunity to chat - I hope you enjoy!</p><p><strong>On this episode we discuss …</strong></p><ul><li>His experience at <a href="https://liveatheart.se">Live at Heart Festival </a>in Sweden</li><li>Opportunities for independent artists with organizations like <a href="https://folkmusicontario.org/about">Folk Music Ontario</a> and <a href="https://www.folkmusiccanada.org">Folk Music Canada</a></li><li>The process of writing and recording his latest single, “<strong>New Life</strong>”</li><li>How he’s cultivated a social media following and built traction around his original music</li><li>Booking his first European tour</li><li>His experiences as a ‘House-sitter’ and how this helps support travel, and inspiration by immersing yourself in new places with new faces</li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to John Muirhead at ...</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><strong><br></strong></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnpmuirhead/?hl=en">@JohnPMuirhead</a><strong> (Instagram)<br></strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@johnwritessongs?lang=en">@Johnwritessongs</a><strong> (TikTok)<br></strong><a href="https://www.johnpmuirhead.com">www.JohnPMuirhead.com</a></p><p><strong>Episode 20 releases February 27th, 2023</strong></p>]]>
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      <title>EP. 18 with Songwriter Bradon Thomas Dougherty </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On episode 18 I got together with my friend, and Canadian songwriter, Bradon Thomas Dougherty who writes for various artists, and his own projects including, Dakota Mill, and Brother &amp; Son. On this episode we talk about Bradon’s writing, releasing music as an independent artist, places to draw creativity, travel, ghost stories, and lots more! Check out Bradon's music on all streaming platforms, along with Dakota Mill's newest EP, 'Nonsense' (2022). <br><strong><br>On this episode we discuss ... </strong></p><ul><li>Bradon's latest release, '<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1qRceN96IjpYmJRL6De36N?si=gjuWbYIcTaK5FYgfp-AADA">Nonsense</a>' (EP, 2022)</li><li>Bradon's writing in poetry, stories, and music (<a href="https://linktr.ee/DakotaMill">Dakota Mill</a>, <a href="https://linktr.ee/brotherandsonmusic">Brother &amp; Son</a>)</li><li>Considerations when releasing music as an independent artist</li><li>Strategies to promote your music on social media </li><li>Strangest concepts behind lyrics in our music </li><li>Podcasts including Radio Rental, Your Mom's House</li><li>Bus and van renovations for travel</li><li>Local leather maker, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@natesleather">@Natesleather</a></li><li>Artists including Tallest Man on Earth, Glass Cactus, Mumford &amp; Sons, Bahamas, </li></ul><p><br><strong>Reach out to Bradon at ...</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><br>@Brotherandsonmusic</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dakotamillmusic/?hl=en">@Dakotamillmusic</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On episode 18 I got together with my friend, and Canadian songwriter, Bradon Thomas Dougherty who writes for various artists, and his own projects including, Dakota Mill, and Brother &amp; Son. On this episode we talk about Bradon’s writing, releasing music as an independent artist, places to draw creativity, travel, ghost stories, and lots more! Check out Bradon's music on all streaming platforms, along with Dakota Mill's newest EP, 'Nonsense' (2022). <br><strong><br>On this episode we discuss ... </strong></p><ul><li>Bradon's latest release, '<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1qRceN96IjpYmJRL6De36N?si=gjuWbYIcTaK5FYgfp-AADA">Nonsense</a>' (EP, 2022)</li><li>Bradon's writing in poetry, stories, and music (<a href="https://linktr.ee/DakotaMill">Dakota Mill</a>, <a href="https://linktr.ee/brotherandsonmusic">Brother &amp; Son</a>)</li><li>Considerations when releasing music as an independent artist</li><li>Strategies to promote your music on social media </li><li>Strangest concepts behind lyrics in our music </li><li>Podcasts including Radio Rental, Your Mom's House</li><li>Bus and van renovations for travel</li><li>Local leather maker, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@natesleather">@Natesleather</a></li><li>Artists including Tallest Man on Earth, Glass Cactus, Mumford &amp; Sons, Bahamas, </li></ul><p><br><strong>Reach out to Bradon at ...</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brotherandsonmusic/?hl=en"><br>@Brotherandsonmusic</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dakotamillmusic/?hl=en">@Dakotamillmusic</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Hunter Sheridan</author>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 17 with Singer-Songwriter &amp; Producer, Mattie Leon</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 17</strong> I got together with Mattie Leon to talk about his new single, "Marigold" from his upcoming album, "Backroad Medicine". Mattie took on the process of mixing some of the songs on the record in partnership with Josh Bowman after recording with producer and engineer, Mark Howard, which you can hear about on our last episode together (Ep. 06). <br> <br><strong>Hunter's Upcoming Shows:</strong></p><ul><li>January 24th at the <a href="https://www.dakotatavern.ca/shows/tuesday">Dakota Tavern</a> in Toronto, ON <br>(8:00pm, 19+)</li></ul><p><br><strong>On this episode we talk about ...</strong></p><ul><li>Mattie's background in mixing </li><li>Mattie's songwriting process</li><li>His experience starting in music</li><li>Setting your goals and expectations as a producer </li><li>Experience working with producer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MARK-HOWARD-134326846768736/?fref=photo">Mark Howard</a>, and mixing engineer <a href="https://bowmansound.com/">Josh Bowman</a></li><li>Importance of working with a team on your projects </li><li>The benefits of recording and producing your own music </li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Mattie on ...</strong></p><ul><li><strong>I:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattieleonmusic/?hl=en">@Mattieleonmusic</a></li><li><strong>TT:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mattieleonsongwriter?lang=en">@Mattieleonsongwriter</a></li><li><strong>W:</strong> <a href="https://mattieleon.com/">www.Mattieleon.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 17</strong> I got together with Mattie Leon to talk about his new single, "Marigold" from his upcoming album, "Backroad Medicine". Mattie took on the process of mixing some of the songs on the record in partnership with Josh Bowman after recording with producer and engineer, Mark Howard, which you can hear about on our last episode together (Ep. 06). <br> <br><strong>Hunter's Upcoming Shows:</strong></p><ul><li>January 24th at the <a href="https://www.dakotatavern.ca/shows/tuesday">Dakota Tavern</a> in Toronto, ON <br>(8:00pm, 19+)</li></ul><p><br><strong>On this episode we talk about ...</strong></p><ul><li>Mattie's background in mixing </li><li>Mattie's songwriting process</li><li>His experience starting in music</li><li>Setting your goals and expectations as a producer </li><li>Experience working with producer <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MARK-HOWARD-134326846768736/?fref=photo">Mark Howard</a>, and mixing engineer <a href="https://bowmansound.com/">Josh Bowman</a></li><li>Importance of working with a team on your projects </li><li>The benefits of recording and producing your own music </li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Mattie on ...</strong></p><ul><li><strong>I:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattieleonmusic/?hl=en">@Mattieleonmusic</a></li><li><strong>TT:</strong> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mattieleonsongwriter?lang=en">@Mattieleonsongwriter</a></li><li><strong>W:</strong> <a href="https://mattieleon.com/">www.Mattieleon.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:19:11 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Ep. 16 with Actor, Director, &amp; Musician, Kent Sheridan</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this very special, first episode of 2023, I sit down with my dad, Kent Sheridan over the holidays during my visit home. On this episode, we talk about his career in the entertainment industry as a musician, singer, actor, and director. You can see his upcoming performances in the Rock of Ages show starting in February at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto, Ontario. </p><p><strong>On this episode we discuss ...</strong></p><ul><li>His upcoming performance at the Rock of Ages show in Toronto, On (<a href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/rock-of-ages-toronto-ontario-02-23-2023/event/10005D5993BE184D">Ticket Link</a>)</li><li>His insight into on-stage and on-screen performances </li><li>Favourite memories from shows like Mamma Mia, Grease, Starlight Express</li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0792199/">Kent Sheridan's IMDB</a></li><li>His career in the entertainment business as a director, actor, and musician</li><li>End of episode acoustic performance</li></ul><p>New episodes every other week! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this very special, first episode of 2023, I sit down with my dad, Kent Sheridan over the holidays during my visit home. On this episode, we talk about his career in the entertainment industry as a musician, singer, actor, and director. You can see his upcoming performances in the Rock of Ages show starting in February at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto, Ontario. </p><p><strong>On this episode we discuss ...</strong></p><ul><li>His upcoming performance at the Rock of Ages show in Toronto, On (<a href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/rock-of-ages-toronto-ontario-02-23-2023/event/10005D5993BE184D">Ticket Link</a>)</li><li>His insight into on-stage and on-screen performances </li><li>Favourite memories from shows like Mamma Mia, Grease, Starlight Express</li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0792199/">Kent Sheridan's IMDB</a></li><li>His career in the entertainment business as a director, actor, and musician</li><li>End of episode acoustic performance</li></ul><p>New episodes every other week! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 20:38:28 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Hunter Sheridan</author>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 15 with Songwriter &amp; Producer, Nolan Hubbard</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 15</strong> I speak to singer-songwriter, and producer Nolan Hubbard about the evolution of his music and songwriting, and his new single ("Will I Ever Know"), which he managed to record, produce, and mix independently from his home studio in Kingston, Ontario. On this episode we discuss how to stay inspired while enjoying the process of your songwriting, or whatever passion you are pursuing. Nolan and I have also been collaborating on a new project with a few of our friends and music co-writers, which we are excited to share in 2023, maybe you'll hear a teaser of one of those songs in this podcast! Happy new years, friends!  </p><p><strong>On this episode we talk about ... </strong></p><ul><li>Home recording and producing</li><li>How to stay inspired while pursuing your passion</li><li>The importance of collaborations </li><li>How Nolan's approach to songwriting and recording has evolved over the years</li><li>The process of recording his debut album, Luminosity</li><li>The history of his experiences performing live shows in Kingston, Ontario</li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Nolan at …</strong></p><p><strong>W:</strong> <a href="https://www.nolanhubbard.com/">www.nolanhubbard.com</a></p><p><strong>I: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nolanhmusic/?hl=en">@Nolanhmusic</a><strong> </strong></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 15</strong> I speak to singer-songwriter, and producer Nolan Hubbard about the evolution of his music and songwriting, and his new single ("Will I Ever Know"), which he managed to record, produce, and mix independently from his home studio in Kingston, Ontario. On this episode we discuss how to stay inspired while enjoying the process of your songwriting, or whatever passion you are pursuing. Nolan and I have also been collaborating on a new project with a few of our friends and music co-writers, which we are excited to share in 2023, maybe you'll hear a teaser of one of those songs in this podcast! Happy new years, friends!  </p><p><strong>On this episode we talk about ... </strong></p><ul><li>Home recording and producing</li><li>How to stay inspired while pursuing your passion</li><li>The importance of collaborations </li><li>How Nolan's approach to songwriting and recording has evolved over the years</li><li>The process of recording his debut album, Luminosity</li><li>The history of his experiences performing live shows in Kingston, Ontario</li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Nolan at …</strong></p><p><strong>W:</strong> <a href="https://www.nolanhubbard.com/">www.nolanhubbard.com</a></p><p><strong>I: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nolanhmusic/?hl=en">@Nolanhmusic</a><strong> </strong></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:42:09 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>On episode 15 I speak to singer-songwriter, and producer Nolan Hubbard about the evolution of his music and songwriting, and his new single ("Will I Ever Know"), which he managed to record, produce, and mix independently from his home studio in Kingston, </itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 14 with Kris &amp; Nolan of Marketing, and PR company, From the Strait </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 14</strong> I speak to Nolan and Kris of the marketing and PR agency, From the Strait. We chat about strategies for independent artists to gain traction, and a buzz around their music. They are also musicians and big fans of music who honestly just want to highlight great songs and artists. <br>They have a lot of great interviews, videos and write-ups up on their website, and they have cultivated an awesome space for great local, and international music.  </p><p><strong>On this episode we talk about ... </strong></p><ul><li>Their marketing and PR agency, <a href="https://fromthestrait.com">From the Strait</a></li><li>Marketing and PR tips for independent artists</li><li>Pitching your music to the right playlists, and not just any playlist</li><li>Their podcast, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/42Wdel6T5bqf6WApQdYPgj">The Music Jerks Podcast</a></li><li>Their music project, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/36XxlbAKzwWOAFwlPAjZDy">Lonely Lil’ Kitsch</a></li><li>Nolan’s band project, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/theminimumwage">The Minimum Wage </a></li><li>Amazing local mastering companies, including <a href="https://www.montanomastering.com">Montano Mastering </a></li><li>The indie label they started, </li><li>How to stay focused on, and true to what inspires YOUR music</li><li>Their Spotify playlist, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2t0tslQVxi0dpXU1ganxnn">The Kitchen Sink</a></li><li>Pitching music to Spotify, Deezer, Amazon, Apple, and other large playlist and streaming platforms.</li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Kris and Nolan at …</strong></p><p><strong>W:</strong> <a href="https://fromthestrait.com">Fromthestrait.com</a></p><p><strong>I: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fromthestrait/">@fromthestrait</a><br><strong>YT: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0luTm6tv2K5H1Fr-dlKZg">From the Strait Videos</a><br><strong>T:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/FromTheStrait">@FromtheStrait</a></p><p><br>Episode 15 releases December 19th! Thank you for listening :) </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 14</strong> I speak to Nolan and Kris of the marketing and PR agency, From the Strait. We chat about strategies for independent artists to gain traction, and a buzz around their music. They are also musicians and big fans of music who honestly just want to highlight great songs and artists. <br>They have a lot of great interviews, videos and write-ups up on their website, and they have cultivated an awesome space for great local, and international music.  </p><p><strong>On this episode we talk about ... </strong></p><ul><li>Their marketing and PR agency, <a href="https://fromthestrait.com">From the Strait</a></li><li>Marketing and PR tips for independent artists</li><li>Pitching your music to the right playlists, and not just any playlist</li><li>Their podcast, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/42Wdel6T5bqf6WApQdYPgj">The Music Jerks Podcast</a></li><li>Their music project, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/36XxlbAKzwWOAFwlPAjZDy">Lonely Lil’ Kitsch</a></li><li>Nolan’s band project, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/theminimumwage">The Minimum Wage </a></li><li>Amazing local mastering companies, including <a href="https://www.montanomastering.com">Montano Mastering </a></li><li>The indie label they started, </li><li>How to stay focused on, and true to what inspires YOUR music</li><li>Their Spotify playlist, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2t0tslQVxi0dpXU1ganxnn">The Kitchen Sink</a></li><li>Pitching music to Spotify, Deezer, Amazon, Apple, and other large playlist and streaming platforms.</li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Kris and Nolan at …</strong></p><p><strong>W:</strong> <a href="https://fromthestrait.com">Fromthestrait.com</a></p><p><strong>I: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fromthestrait/">@fromthestrait</a><br><strong>YT: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb0luTm6tv2K5H1Fr-dlKZg">From the Strait Videos</a><br><strong>T:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/FromTheStrait">@FromtheStrait</a></p><p><br>Episode 15 releases December 19th! Thank you for listening :) </p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>On episode 14 I speak to Nolan and Kris of the marketing and PR agency, From the Strait. We chat about strategies for independent artists to gain traction, and a buzz around their music, and how you can efficiently focus your energy on strategies to promote your new music, and submit to playlists that highlight your songs to the right audience.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>On episode 14 I speak to Nolan and Kris of the marketing and PR agency, From the Strait. We chat about strategies for independent artists to gain traction, and a buzz around their music, and how you can efficiently focus your energy on strategies to promo</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 13 with Musician, Engineer, and Songwriter, Joey Denbutter (Dakota Mill)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I sat down with songwriter and musician, Joey Denbutter to talk about the latest collection of songs ("Nonsense", "SAD", "Better Days") he's released under his band project, Dakota Mill. Joey also runs a home studio based in Guelph, Ontario where he produces and does audio engineering for other artists and projects. </p><p>Recently, I got together with Joey and Kitchener based media agency, <a href="https://www.canadiandaydream.ca/">Canadian Daydream</a> to film and record a live and acoustic version of y latest single, Northern Lights. Check the video out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSrX0US25GI">RIGHT HERE</a>.</p><p><strong>On this episode we talk about ... </strong></p><ul><li>The process behind writing Dakota Mill's latest single, "Nonsense"</li><li>The services provided by Joey and his studio</li><li>How he got into writing music and pursuing a career in the music industry</li><li>The difficulty in getting your music heard </li><li>How to set up a home studio in order to produce and record quality files, even if you're not a trained professional</li><li>How practicing recording and engineering can change your approach to songwriting </li></ul><p><br><strong>Dakota Mill's Socials and Streaming:</strong><br><strong>I:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dakotamillmusic/?hl=en">@DakotaMillmusic</a><br><strong>W:</strong> <a href="https://www.dakotamillmusic.com">www.dakotamillmusic.com</a><br><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1qRceN96IjpYmJRL6De36N">Dakota Mill Spotify</a></p><p><strong>Reach out to Joey:</strong><br><strong>I:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joey_denbutter/?hl=en">@Joey_Denbutter</a><br><strong>W:</strong> <a href="https://www.joeydenbutter.com">www.joeydenbutter.com</a></p><p>Episode 14 releases December 5th, 2022</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I sat down with songwriter and musician, Joey Denbutter to talk about the latest collection of songs ("Nonsense", "SAD", "Better Days") he's released under his band project, Dakota Mill. Joey also runs a home studio based in Guelph, Ontario where he produces and does audio engineering for other artists and projects. </p><p>Recently, I got together with Joey and Kitchener based media agency, <a href="https://www.canadiandaydream.ca/">Canadian Daydream</a> to film and record a live and acoustic version of y latest single, Northern Lights. Check the video out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSrX0US25GI">RIGHT HERE</a>.</p><p><strong>On this episode we talk about ... </strong></p><ul><li>The process behind writing Dakota Mill's latest single, "Nonsense"</li><li>The services provided by Joey and his studio</li><li>How he got into writing music and pursuing a career in the music industry</li><li>The difficulty in getting your music heard </li><li>How to set up a home studio in order to produce and record quality files, even if you're not a trained professional</li><li>How practicing recording and engineering can change your approach to songwriting </li></ul><p><br><strong>Dakota Mill's Socials and Streaming:</strong><br><strong>I:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dakotamillmusic/?hl=en">@DakotaMillmusic</a><br><strong>W:</strong> <a href="https://www.dakotamillmusic.com">www.dakotamillmusic.com</a><br><strong>Music:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1qRceN96IjpYmJRL6De36N">Dakota Mill Spotify</a></p><p><strong>Reach out to Joey:</strong><br><strong>I:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joey_denbutter/?hl=en">@Joey_Denbutter</a><br><strong>W:</strong> <a href="https://www.joeydenbutter.com">www.joeydenbutter.com</a></p><p>Episode 14 releases December 5th, 2022</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:56:14 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>I sat down with songwriter and musician, Joey Denbutter to talk about the latest collection of songs ("Nonsense", "SAD", "Better Days") he's released under his band project, Dakota Mill. Joey also runs a home studio based in Guelph, Ontario where he produ</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 12 with Singer-Songwriter &amp; Entrepreneur, Wesley Attew (Arcadia Artist Development)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I jumped on a call with Vancouver based musician and songwriter, Wesley Attew, who recently launched his artist management agency, Arcadia Artist Development. Wesley's latest singles ("Courage", and "End of The Line") have harboured nearly 200,000 collectively, and foreshadow the release of his upcoming album. </p><p>On this episode we talk about ... </p><ul><li>Wesley's songwriting evolution of the years</li><li>How he's built a team he can confidently write, produce, and record with</li><li>Producer Jeff Zipp at <a href="https://www.lightmachinerecords.com/">Light Machine Records</a></li><li>The importance and benefits of co-writing with other songwriters</li><li>His artist management agency, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arcadiaartistdev/?hl=en">Arcadia Artist Development</a></li><li>His upcoming album</li><li>Submitting to playlists and marketing your music as an independent artist</li><li>Canadian music grant opportunities (mainly B.C. and Ontario)</li></ul><p><br>Reach out to Wesley at: <br>I: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wesleyattewmusic/?hl=en">@wesleyattewmusic</a><br>TT: <a href="https://www.wesleyattewmusic.com/">@wesleyattewmusic</a><br>W: <a href="https://www.wesleyattewmusic.com/">https://www.wesleyattewmusic.com/</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>I jumped on a call with Vancouver based musician and songwriter, Wesley Attew, who recently launched his artist management agency, Arcadia Artist Development. Wesley's latest singles ("Courage", and "End of The Line") have harboured nearly 200,000 collectively, and foreshadow the release of his upcoming album. </p><p>On this episode we talk about ... </p><ul><li>Wesley's songwriting evolution of the years</li><li>How he's built a team he can confidently write, produce, and record with</li><li>Producer Jeff Zipp at <a href="https://www.lightmachinerecords.com/">Light Machine Records</a></li><li>The importance and benefits of co-writing with other songwriters</li><li>His artist management agency, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arcadiaartistdev/?hl=en">Arcadia Artist Development</a></li><li>His upcoming album</li><li>Submitting to playlists and marketing your music as an independent artist</li><li>Canadian music grant opportunities (mainly B.C. and Ontario)</li></ul><p><br>Reach out to Wesley at: <br>I: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wesleyattewmusic/?hl=en">@wesleyattewmusic</a><br>TT: <a href="https://www.wesleyattewmusic.com/">@wesleyattewmusic</a><br>W: <a href="https://www.wesleyattewmusic.com/">https://www.wesleyattewmusic.com/</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:11:20 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>I jumped on a call with Vancouver based musician and songwriter, Wesley Attew, who recently launched his artist management agency, Arcadia Artist Development. Wesley's latest singles ("Courage", and "End of The Line") have harboured nearly 200,000 collectively, and foreshadow the release of his upcoming album. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 11 with Hunter Sheridan on Playlist Submissions &amp; Marketing Strategies</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Welcome to Episode 11 where I discuss </strong>some marketing and playlisting strategies you can use for your music as an <strong>independent artist</strong>. It is important to have a strategy before you release that new song or album, but it can be hard to know where to start, and where to look for help, especially under a tight budget. </p><p>I hope this episode helps in your strategies to promote your new and already released music! </p><p><strong>On this episode I discuss …</strong></p><ul><li>Free playlist submission platforms that I use every week</li><li>Check out my website’s blog post of <a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/new-blog/freeplaylistsubmissions">FREE PLAYLIST SUBMISSION PLATFORMS</a> (updated regularly) </li><li>Paid playlist and blog submission platforms that I use on every release </li><li>Marketing agencies I’ve worked with and what they provide </li><li>How to send your music to blogs, and magazines</li><li>Grant opportunities for funding</li><li>Music competitions that help generate accolades, write-ups, and more</li></ul>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Welcome to Episode 11 where I discuss </strong>some marketing and playlisting strategies you can use for your music as an <strong>independent artist</strong>. It is important to have a strategy before you release that new song or album, but it can be hard to know where to start, and where to look for help, especially under a tight budget. </p><p>I hope this episode helps in your strategies to promote your new and already released music! </p><p><strong>On this episode I discuss …</strong></p><ul><li>Free playlist submission platforms that I use every week</li><li>Check out my website’s blog post of <a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/new-blog/freeplaylistsubmissions">FREE PLAYLIST SUBMISSION PLATFORMS</a> (updated regularly) </li><li>Paid playlist and blog submission platforms that I use on every release </li><li>Marketing agencies I’ve worked with and what they provide </li><li>How to send your music to blogs, and magazines</li><li>Grant opportunities for funding</li><li>Music competitions that help generate accolades, write-ups, and more</li></ul>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to Episode 11 where I discuss some marketing and playlisting strategies you can use for your music as an independent artist. It is important to have a strategy before you release that new song or album, but it can be hard to know where to start, and where to look for help, especially under a tight budget. I hope this episode helps in your strategies to promote your new and already released music! </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Episode 11 where I discuss some marketing and playlisting strategies you can use for your music as an independent artist. It is important to have a strategy before you release that new song or album, but it can be hard to know where to start, a</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 10 with Songwriter, Lauryn Macfarlane</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 10, I speak with singer-songwriter, Lauryn Macfarlane</strong>. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Her performances at the Peterborough Folk Festival (2022)</li><li>The SOCAN songwriter house in L.A. </li><li>FACTOR grants and the application process</li><li>The challenges behind songwriting as a career</li><li>Working with producers to fill out your acoustic structures </li><li>The standard of releasing high quality music </li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Lauryn:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>W:</strong> <a href="https://laurynmacfarlane.com/">Laurynmacfarlane.com</a></li><li><strong>I:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurynmacfarlane/">@laurynmacfarlane</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vO6ZbXMViLDC9n92JQYQd?si=msTyanwcTCW-xOv9hej8_Q">Spotify Link</a></li></ul><p><strong>Thank you for listening! </strong></p><p>Episode 11 releases October 31st, 2022</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 10, I speak with singer-songwriter, Lauryn Macfarlane</strong>. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Her performances at the Peterborough Folk Festival (2022)</li><li>The SOCAN songwriter house in L.A. </li><li>FACTOR grants and the application process</li><li>The challenges behind songwriting as a career</li><li>Working with producers to fill out your acoustic structures </li><li>The standard of releasing high quality music </li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Lauryn:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>W:</strong> <a href="https://laurynmacfarlane.com/">Laurynmacfarlane.com</a></li><li><strong>I:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurynmacfarlane/">@laurynmacfarlane</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1vO6ZbXMViLDC9n92JQYQd?si=msTyanwcTCW-xOv9hej8_Q">Spotify Link</a></li></ul><p><strong>Thank you for listening! </strong></p><p>Episode 11 releases October 31st, 2022</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:33:32 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>On episode 10, I speak with songwriter, Lauryn Macfarlane. Lauryn recently moved to Montreal to work on her debut album and pursue her career in the music industry. We talk about what inspired her to make the move, and how she is approaching the process of writing her album and finding her voice with the right producer to bring out her vision. Lauryn also discusses how independent artists can fund songwriting trips to explore and expand your music writing circles, and find inspiration in your passion. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 09 with Singer-Songwriter, Duncan Ivany (The North Coast Band)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 9, I speak with singer-songwriter, Duncan Ivany of </strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0eFrsObWZiyCu3BnC4WBPT?si=pQmfTq9qQIiuRLa1dI9kmA"><strong>The North Coast Band</strong></a><strong>, </strong>who just released their debut album, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/02A0kSFxJomgboXaAz9Tz5?si=KOGQNywZTB2KtDGNj2ApQw"><strong>Field to City</strong></a> (September 2022)<strong>.</strong> The band is comprised of brothers Duncan and Connor Ivany, who are also organic farmers, and conservationists in Ontario, Canada. On this show we discuss the writing process of the album, how they self-produced and arranged the music, and what they did for mixing and mastering to tie it all together. We also discuss Canadian options for pressing CDs and short run vinyl for your tour.</p><p>Show Notes for Before the Tour at <a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast">Huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast</a></p><p><strong>On this episode we talk about …</strong></p><ul><li>The process behind writing their debut album</li><li>Their September and October Ontario, Canada tour dates</li><li>The benefits of co-writing </li><li>CD and vinyl pressing</li><li>Approaching self-producing for your album</li><li>Short run vinyl pressing in Canada with <a href="https://indiepool.com">Indie Pool</a>, <a href="https://www.redspaderecords.com">Red Spade Records</a>, and <a href="https://microforumvinyl.com">Microforum</a> </li><li>Mastering your music with Montano Mastering</li><li>Social media promotion strategies</li></ul><p><strong>Check out the North Coast Band on …</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-KU5Yy1xjeX4iHZUEAB1Jg">Youtube</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0eFrsObWZiyCu3BnC4WBPT?si=E7mBqjVHT7yJP8MfN45_iA">Spotify</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thenorthcoastband/?hl=en">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thenorthcoastband/?hl=en">Website </a></li></ul><p><strong><br>Thank you for supporting the show! </strong></p><p>Episode 10 releases on October 17th, 2022<br><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 9, I speak with singer-songwriter, Duncan Ivany of </strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0eFrsObWZiyCu3BnC4WBPT?si=pQmfTq9qQIiuRLa1dI9kmA"><strong>The North Coast Band</strong></a><strong>, </strong>who just released their debut album, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/02A0kSFxJomgboXaAz9Tz5?si=KOGQNywZTB2KtDGNj2ApQw"><strong>Field to City</strong></a> (September 2022)<strong>.</strong> The band is comprised of brothers Duncan and Connor Ivany, who are also organic farmers, and conservationists in Ontario, Canada. On this show we discuss the writing process of the album, how they self-produced and arranged the music, and what they did for mixing and mastering to tie it all together. We also discuss Canadian options for pressing CDs and short run vinyl for your tour.</p><p>Show Notes for Before the Tour at <a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast">Huntersheridanmusic.com/podcast</a></p><p><strong>On this episode we talk about …</strong></p><ul><li>The process behind writing their debut album</li><li>Their September and October Ontario, Canada tour dates</li><li>The benefits of co-writing </li><li>CD and vinyl pressing</li><li>Approaching self-producing for your album</li><li>Short run vinyl pressing in Canada with <a href="https://indiepool.com">Indie Pool</a>, <a href="https://www.redspaderecords.com">Red Spade Records</a>, and <a href="https://microforumvinyl.com">Microforum</a> </li><li>Mastering your music with Montano Mastering</li><li>Social media promotion strategies</li></ul><p><strong>Check out the North Coast Band on …</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-KU5Yy1xjeX4iHZUEAB1Jg">Youtube</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0eFrsObWZiyCu3BnC4WBPT?si=E7mBqjVHT7yJP8MfN45_iA">Spotify</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thenorthcoastband/?hl=en">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thenorthcoastband/?hl=en">Website </a></li></ul><p><strong><br>Thank you for supporting the show! </strong></p><p>Episode 10 releases on October 17th, 2022<br><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>On episode 9, I speak with singer-songwriter, Duncan Ivany of The North Coast Band, who just released their debut album, Field to City (September 2022). We discuss the writing process of the album, how they self-produced and arranged the music, and what they did for mixing and mastering to tie it all together. We also discuss Canadian options for pressing CDs and short run vinyl for your tour dates.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>On episode 9, I speak with singer-songwriter, Duncan Ivany of The North Coast Band, who just released their debut album, Field to City (September 2022). We discuss the writing process of the album, how they self-produced and arranged the music, and what t</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 08 with Audio Engineer and Podcast Editor/Producer, Jordan Moore (The Pod Cabin)</title>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 8, I speak with audio engineer and podcaster, Jordan Moore</strong>. Jordan runs a studio in Hamilton, Ontario where he records and mixes audio recordings of various genres, and manages his podcast network, including Before the Tour. Jordan is a veteran of live sound and really understands what it takes to record professional quality material without spending money on studio space and time, so I wanted to talk to him about techniques that take your home studio set up to the next level. We also chat about the importance of taking time off and finding hobbies to separate and manage your work/life relationships. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Jordan's podcast network, <a href="https://thepodcabin.com">The Pod Cabin</a></li><li>Jordan's Podcast, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1GtsbRpILi9x6PercXJwWQ?si=382ef7b073ba488e">Influential Barbecue</a>, and his BBQ page, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebackyardbrisket/?hl=en">The Backyard Brisket</a></li><li>Jordan’s journey from performing and touring into mixing and recording</li><li>Affordable gear for beginners</li><li>Tips for higher quality home recordings</li><li>Tips for sending music to mixing engineers</li><li>How to reduce room sounds and “noisy” recordings</li><li>Condensor vs. dynamic microphones</li><li>The use of <a href="https://filepass.com/">Filepass.com for</a> sharing bounces and mixing notes quickly, and remotely</li><li>Stereo vs. mono recording, EQ and compression tips</li><li>Our annual Ontario duck hunt!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Reach out to Jordan at:</strong> <a href="https://www.jordanmooreaudio.com/">Jordanmooreaudio.com</a></p><p><strong>Thank you for listening! Episode 9 releases October 3rd, 2022</strong></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 8, I speak with audio engineer and podcaster, Jordan Moore</strong>. Jordan runs a studio in Hamilton, Ontario where he records and mixes audio recordings of various genres, and manages his podcast network, including Before the Tour. Jordan is a veteran of live sound and really understands what it takes to record professional quality material without spending money on studio space and time, so I wanted to talk to him about techniques that take your home studio set up to the next level. We also chat about the importance of taking time off and finding hobbies to separate and manage your work/life relationships. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Jordan's podcast network, <a href="https://thepodcabin.com">The Pod Cabin</a></li><li>Jordan's Podcast, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1GtsbRpILi9x6PercXJwWQ?si=382ef7b073ba488e">Influential Barbecue</a>, and his BBQ page, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebackyardbrisket/?hl=en">The Backyard Brisket</a></li><li>Jordan’s journey from performing and touring into mixing and recording</li><li>Affordable gear for beginners</li><li>Tips for higher quality home recordings</li><li>Tips for sending music to mixing engineers</li><li>How to reduce room sounds and “noisy” recordings</li><li>Condensor vs. dynamic microphones</li><li>The use of <a href="https://filepass.com/">Filepass.com for</a> sharing bounces and mixing notes quickly, and remotely</li><li>Stereo vs. mono recording, EQ and compression tips</li><li>Our annual Ontario duck hunt!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Reach out to Jordan at:</strong> <a href="https://www.jordanmooreaudio.com/">Jordanmooreaudio.com</a></p><p><strong>Thank you for listening! Episode 9 releases October 3rd, 2022</strong></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Hunter Sheridan</author>
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      <itunes:summary>I speak with audio engineer and podcaster, Jordan Moore, who runs a studio in Hamilton, Ontario where he records and mixes audio recordings of various genres, and manages his podcast network, including Before the Tour. Jordan is a veteran of live sound and really understands what it takes to record professional quality material without spending money on studio space and time, so I wanted to talk to him about techniques that take your home studio set up to the next level. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 07 with Poet &amp; Author, Maria Giesbrecht</title>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 7,</strong> I sit down with poet, Maria Giesbrecht, who just released her first collection of poems titled, ‘peeling oranges’. We discuss the process of writing the collection, where she finds inspiration, the challenges in promoting your writing as an independent artist, finding a publisher, and how she managed to make her debut collection a Canadian bestseller on Amazon.com. </p><p><strong>In this episode we discuss:</strong> </p><ul><li>The process of writing a collection of poems. </li><li>How to find an editor that works for you.</li><li>How to have your original writing published. </li><li>Tools she has used to grow her social media and online presence. </li><li>Her inspiration of other authors and poets.</li><li>How poetry and songwriting are closely linked.</li></ul><p><strong>Purchase ‘peeling oranges’ </strong>at a local Guelph, Ontario bookstore or through Amazon at the link below:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09ZCQTXCM/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_Y2VKXRK51D90DZHT05HP?geniuslink=true">https://www.amazon.ca/peelingoranges</a></li></ul><p><strong>Support Maria through her social media pages:</strong> </p><ul><li><strong>I:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theguelphpoet/?hl=en">@Theguelphpoet</a></li></ul>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On Episode 7,</strong> I sit down with poet, Maria Giesbrecht, who just released her first collection of poems titled, ‘peeling oranges’. We discuss the process of writing the collection, where she finds inspiration, the challenges in promoting your writing as an independent artist, finding a publisher, and how she managed to make her debut collection a Canadian bestseller on Amazon.com. </p><p><strong>In this episode we discuss:</strong> </p><ul><li>The process of writing a collection of poems. </li><li>How to find an editor that works for you.</li><li>How to have your original writing published. </li><li>Tools she has used to grow her social media and online presence. </li><li>Her inspiration of other authors and poets.</li><li>How poetry and songwriting are closely linked.</li></ul><p><strong>Purchase ‘peeling oranges’ </strong>at a local Guelph, Ontario bookstore or through Amazon at the link below:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09ZCQTXCM/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_Y2VKXRK51D90DZHT05HP?geniuslink=true">https://www.amazon.ca/peelingoranges</a></li></ul><p><strong>Support Maria through her social media pages:</strong> </p><ul><li><strong>I:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theguelphpoet/?hl=en">@Theguelphpoet</a></li></ul>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Hunter Sheridan</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On Episode 7, I sit down with poet, Maria Giesbrecht, who just released her first collection of poems titled, ‘peeling oranges’. We discuss the process of writing the collection, where she finds inspiration, the challenges in promoting your writing as an independent artist, finding a publisher, and how she managed to make her debut collection a Canadian bestseller on Amazon.com. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 06 with Singer-Songwriter, Mattie Leon</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>In episode 6, I speak with singer-songwriter, Mattie Leon </strong>about the recording process of his third album with producer Mark Howard (works include The Tragically Hip, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Avril Lavigne). We also dive into the transformation of his writing style over his last 3 studio albums and explore his tips to songwriters who are looking to enhance their demo capabilities, pursue marketing and sync opportunities in media, as well as approaching label and management representation. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Mattie’s experience writing his third studio album with producer, Mark Howard. </li><li>Live recording vs. separate tracking recording styles. </li><li>Mattie’s style development and approach to songwriting. </li><li>Structuring your releases with marketing and recording as an independent artist. </li><li>Various Canadian based marketing agencies to reach out to as an independent artist. </li><li>How to structure a budget for a release. </li><li>How to manage your version of a successful release campaign. </li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Mattie at:<br>W:</strong> <a href="https://mattieleon.com/">Mattieleon.com</a><br><strong>I: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattieleonmusic/?hl=en">@MattieLeonMusic</a></p><p><strong>Check out Mattie’s music at: </strong><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hJTvfT20mDphCF1yJsnC0?si=RBLH9AFcRJWS0PEhYaaWXg">Spotify</a><br><a href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/mattie-leon/274392644">iTunes</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1qXsWo3eTmwhitUp10hvmw">Youtube</a><br><a href="https://soundcloud.com/mattieleonmusic">Soundcloud</a><br><a href="https://mattieleon.bandcamp.com">Bandcamp</a></p><p><br>Thank you for listening! </p><p><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>In episode 6, I speak with singer-songwriter, Mattie Leon </strong>about the recording process of his third album with producer Mark Howard (works include The Tragically Hip, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Avril Lavigne). We also dive into the transformation of his writing style over his last 3 studio albums and explore his tips to songwriters who are looking to enhance their demo capabilities, pursue marketing and sync opportunities in media, as well as approaching label and management representation. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Mattie’s experience writing his third studio album with producer, Mark Howard. </li><li>Live recording vs. separate tracking recording styles. </li><li>Mattie’s style development and approach to songwriting. </li><li>Structuring your releases with marketing and recording as an independent artist. </li><li>Various Canadian based marketing agencies to reach out to as an independent artist. </li><li>How to structure a budget for a release. </li><li>How to manage your version of a successful release campaign. </li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Mattie at:<br>W:</strong> <a href="https://mattieleon.com/">Mattieleon.com</a><br><strong>I: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattieleonmusic/?hl=en">@MattieLeonMusic</a></p><p><strong>Check out Mattie’s music at: </strong><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hJTvfT20mDphCF1yJsnC0?si=RBLH9AFcRJWS0PEhYaaWXg">Spotify</a><br><a href="https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/mattie-leon/274392644">iTunes</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1qXsWo3eTmwhitUp10hvmw">Youtube</a><br><a href="https://soundcloud.com/mattieleonmusic">Soundcloud</a><br><a href="https://mattieleon.bandcamp.com">Bandcamp</a></p><p><br>Thank you for listening! </p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:15:11 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Hunter Sheridan</author>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 05 with Producer &amp; Songwriter, Luke Roes</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>on Episode 5 I speak with producer and songwriter, Luke Roes on his transition from writing and recording with his band, Ivory Hours, to his solo project and music production. We talk about the process of recording and producing his first two singles in his home studio and how he approached writing his debut full length album. </p><p>Check out all of Luke's music and social media accounts <a href="https://www.lukeroes.com/">right here!<br> </a><br><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Finding your voice on social media.</li><li>How to promote your music online. </li><li>Luke’s process of producing his recent releases and upcoming album.</li><li>Mixing with Canadian engineer <a href="https://www.danbrodbeck.com">Dan Brodbeck</a>.</li><li>The power of meditation and discipline. </li><li>Why songwriting is an important tool.</li><li>Mastering with <a href="https://www.joaocarvalhomastering.com/"><strong>Joao Carvalho</strong></a></li><li>His process of writing for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M-v1-xK79E"><strong>Ivory Hours</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Luke through:</strong><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lukeroes/">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@luke.roes">TikTok</a><br><a href="https://www.lukeroes.com">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4musCItyvLBJYaHClwbTLd">Stream Luke’s music here</a></p><p>Thank you for listening! <br>New episode releases on August 22nd, 2022. </p><p><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>on Episode 5 I speak with producer and songwriter, Luke Roes on his transition from writing and recording with his band, Ivory Hours, to his solo project and music production. We talk about the process of recording and producing his first two singles in his home studio and how he approached writing his debut full length album. </p><p>Check out all of Luke's music and social media accounts <a href="https://www.lukeroes.com/">right here!<br> </a><br><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Finding your voice on social media.</li><li>How to promote your music online. </li><li>Luke’s process of producing his recent releases and upcoming album.</li><li>Mixing with Canadian engineer <a href="https://www.danbrodbeck.com">Dan Brodbeck</a>.</li><li>The power of meditation and discipline. </li><li>Why songwriting is an important tool.</li><li>Mastering with <a href="https://www.joaocarvalhomastering.com/"><strong>Joao Carvalho</strong></a></li><li>His process of writing for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M-v1-xK79E"><strong>Ivory Hours</strong></a></li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Luke through:</strong><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lukeroes/">Instagram</a><br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@luke.roes">TikTok</a><br><a href="https://www.lukeroes.com">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/4musCItyvLBJYaHClwbTLd">Stream Luke’s music here</a></p><p>Thank you for listening! <br>New episode releases on August 22nd, 2022. </p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:10:37 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Hunter Sheridan</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On Episode 5 I speak with producer and songwriter, Luke Roes on his transition from writing and recording with his band, Ivory Hours, to his solo project and music production business. We talk about the process of recording and producing his first two singles in his home studio  and how he approached writing his debut full length album. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 04 with Mastering Engineer, Kristian Montano (Montano Mastering)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 4, I speak with mastering engineer, Kristian Montano</strong> on his journey through songwriting, performing and touring with various musical groups including Sun K and Jeremie Albino, to how he began operating his full time mastering business, Montano Mastering, based in Toronto, Ontario. </p><p>Kristian’s client base includes Sam Roberts, The Strumbellas, Dear Rouge, Don River, Jeremie Albino, The Royal Foundry, New City, <a href="https://www.montanomastering.com/client-list">and many more</a>. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p><ul><li>The art of mastering. </li><li>How your mixing and mastering process work in tandem. </li><li>How Kristian’s songwriting background influences his approach to mastering. </li><li>How to properly present your final mix to a mastering engineer. <a href="https://www.montanomastering.com/client-resources">Click here for resource.</a></li><li>His experience working with <a href="https://www.lacquerchannel.com/">Lacquer Channel</a>, one of Toronto’s top mastering facilities, alongside <a href="https://www.joaocarvalhomastering.com/">Joao Carvalho</a>.</li><li>His experience with schooling at <a href="https://www.oiart.org/">Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology</a> in London, Ontario.</li><li>The importance and individuality of “tonality”.</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Mastering-Audio-2nd-Art-Science/dp/0240808371">Mastering Audio by Bob Katts</a> (book)</li><li><a href="https://attackandreleaseshow.fireside.fm/">The Attack and Release Show</a> (podcast)</li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Kristian:</strong><br><strong>W: </strong><a href="https://www.montanomastering.com/">www.montanomastering.com</a><br><strong>I:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/MontanoMastering/">@Montanomastering</a><br><strong>F: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MontanoMastering">www.facebook.com/MontanoMastering</a></p><p>Thank you for listening! </p><p><br></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>On episode 4, I speak with mastering engineer, Kristian Montano</strong> on his journey through songwriting, performing and touring with various musical groups including Sun K and Jeremie Albino, to how he began operating his full time mastering business, Montano Mastering, based in Toronto, Ontario. </p><p>Kristian’s client base includes Sam Roberts, The Strumbellas, Dear Rouge, Don River, Jeremie Albino, The Royal Foundry, New City, <a href="https://www.montanomastering.com/client-list">and many more</a>. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p><ul><li>The art of mastering. </li><li>How your mixing and mastering process work in tandem. </li><li>How Kristian’s songwriting background influences his approach to mastering. </li><li>How to properly present your final mix to a mastering engineer. <a href="https://www.montanomastering.com/client-resources">Click here for resource.</a></li><li>His experience working with <a href="https://www.lacquerchannel.com/">Lacquer Channel</a>, one of Toronto’s top mastering facilities, alongside <a href="https://www.joaocarvalhomastering.com/">Joao Carvalho</a>.</li><li>His experience with schooling at <a href="https://www.oiart.org/">Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology</a> in London, Ontario.</li><li>The importance and individuality of “tonality”.</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Mastering-Audio-2nd-Art-Science/dp/0240808371">Mastering Audio by Bob Katts</a> (book)</li><li><a href="https://attackandreleaseshow.fireside.fm/">The Attack and Release Show</a> (podcast)</li></ul><p><strong>Reach out to Kristian:</strong><br><strong>W: </strong><a href="https://www.montanomastering.com/">www.montanomastering.com</a><br><strong>I:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/MontanoMastering/">@Montanomastering</a><br><strong>F: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MontanoMastering">www.facebook.com/MontanoMastering</a></p><p>Thank you for listening! </p><p><br></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>In episode 3, I speak with songwriter, Cassie Noble, </strong>who is currently on tour with Gamekeeper throughout eastern Canada and the U.S. She has some Ontario tour dates coming up, including one in Waterloo that I will be joining. Details and ticket link below! Cassie has a new album in the works, so we also spoke about the inspiration and process behind it, while digging into the what drives your creative process. </p><p><a href="https://sidedooraccess.com/shows/R24ICrXTOgMo44O0F5Xf">Ticket Link &amp; Show Details</a> to July 14th in Waterloo, Ontario with Cassie Noble, Hunter Sheridan, and Gamekeeper.</p><p><strong>Mentions in this Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Music Promoter, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rootsandsouleddie/?hl=en">Eddie Young</a> </li><li><a href="https://sidedooraccess.com">Side Door Access</a></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=North+brothers&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8">North Brothers Films</a></li><li><a href="https://cassienoble.com/#Shows">Cassie Noble Tour Dates</a></li><li>Music Producer, <a href="https://bmpata2c.wixsite.com/1234">Brandon Patitucci</a></li><li><a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/new-blog/freeplaylistsubmissions">Free Music Playlist Submission Platforms</a></li></ul><p>Find all of Cassie Noble's music online, wherever you stream! </p><p>Thank you for listening! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>In episode 3, I speak with songwriter, Cassie Noble, </strong>who is currently on tour with Gamekeeper throughout eastern Canada and the U.S. She has some Ontario tour dates coming up, including one in Waterloo that I will be joining. Details and ticket link below! Cassie has a new album in the works, so we also spoke about the inspiration and process behind it, while digging into the what drives your creative process. </p><p><a href="https://sidedooraccess.com/shows/R24ICrXTOgMo44O0F5Xf">Ticket Link &amp; Show Details</a> to July 14th in Waterloo, Ontario with Cassie Noble, Hunter Sheridan, and Gamekeeper.</p><p><strong>Mentions in this Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Music Promoter, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rootsandsouleddie/?hl=en">Eddie Young</a> </li><li><a href="https://sidedooraccess.com">Side Door Access</a></li><li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=North+brothers&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8">North Brothers Films</a></li><li><a href="https://cassienoble.com/#Shows">Cassie Noble Tour Dates</a></li><li>Music Producer, <a href="https://bmpata2c.wixsite.com/1234">Brandon Patitucci</a></li><li><a href="https://huntersheridanmusic.com/new-blog/freeplaylistsubmissions">Free Music Playlist Submission Platforms</a></li></ul><p>Find all of Cassie Noble's music online, wherever you stream! </p><p>Thank you for listening! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:36:12 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>In episode 3, I speak with songwriter, Cassie Noble, about the tour that she is currently on and how she approached booking as an independent artist. We also speak about the process of writing and recording her upcoming album. Find all of Casie Noble's music on Spotify, or wherever you stream.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Ep. 02 with Songwriter &amp; Producer, Ty Callan</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>In episode 2, I speak with songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Ty Callan, </strong>who plays drums and bass on my music and he helps me with production and arrangements, but he is also gearing up to start his own solo project where he records, writes, performs and mixes everything by himself in his studio. In this episode we will get a teaser of one of his upcoming releases, 'For You', and we'll talk about the world of self-recording, mixing, and home studios. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Helpful Youtube videos and mixing tips.</li><li>Affordable gear for beginners.</li><li>Ty's approach to midi drums.</li><li>Youtube channels mentioned in episode:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0tK9G9GMeWQzJJsVjBrEhQ">House of Kush</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/kennybeats">Kenny Beats</a></li><li>Gear recommended in episode:<br><a href="https://www.steinberg.net/audio-interfaces/ur22mkii/">Steinburg UR22mkII</a><br><a href="https://focusrite.com/en/scarlett">Focusrite Scarlett</a></li></ul><p>Ty runs a home studio where he offers audio services for producing and session work with instrumentation including drums, bass, and guitar. Ty can help prepare your audio recordings for grant applications or for expanding on your ideas. Reach out to Ty Callan on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pad_ty/?hl=en">@Pad_Ty</a><br>Ty was generous to share a clip of one of his upcoming singles called, “For You”. Ty wrote, recorded, and mixed the whole song by himself in his home studio, so it’s also a good comparison to show you how he applied what he’s learned. </p><p>Thank you for listening! </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>In episode 2, I speak with songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Ty Callan, </strong>who plays drums and bass on my music and he helps me with production and arrangements, but he is also gearing up to start his own solo project where he records, writes, performs and mixes everything by himself in his studio. In this episode we will get a teaser of one of his upcoming releases, 'For You', and we'll talk about the world of self-recording, mixing, and home studios. </p><p><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p><ul><li>Helpful Youtube videos and mixing tips.</li><li>Affordable gear for beginners.</li><li>Ty's approach to midi drums.</li><li>Youtube channels mentioned in episode:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0tK9G9GMeWQzJJsVjBrEhQ">House of Kush</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/kennybeats">Kenny Beats</a></li><li>Gear recommended in episode:<br><a href="https://www.steinberg.net/audio-interfaces/ur22mkii/">Steinburg UR22mkII</a><br><a href="https://focusrite.com/en/scarlett">Focusrite Scarlett</a></li></ul><p>Ty runs a home studio where he offers audio services for producing and session work with instrumentation including drums, bass, and guitar. Ty can help prepare your audio recordings for grant applications or for expanding on your ideas. Reach out to Ty Callan on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pad_ty/?hl=en">@Pad_Ty</a><br>Ty was generous to share a clip of one of his upcoming singles called, “For You”. Ty wrote, recorded, and mixed the whole song by himself in his home studio, so it’s also a good comparison to show you how he applied what he’s learned. </p><p>Thank you for listening! </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:56:53 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Hunter Sheridan</author>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Ep. 01 Introduction with Hunter Sheridan</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Before the Tour, a podcast where I talk to people from all corners of the music industry. From songwriters to managers, and booking agents to grant writers, I want this podcast to resonate with your passion for music, whether you are a professional, beginner, or just have an appreciation. Check out the first episode of the show right now, wherever you listen to podcasts! Episode 1 features my long time friend and music collaborator, Ty Callan. Ty has produced and performed on the majority of my music, however he also runs a home studio where he produces, mixes, masters, and records all of his own material. Ty also helps musicians grow their demos for grant submissions, and more. Episodes are released on Mondays. </p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to Before the Tour, a podcast where I talk to people from all corners of the music industry. From songwriters to managers, and booking agents to grant writers, I want this podcast to resonate with your passion for music, whether you are a professional, beginner, or just have an appreciation.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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