In this show, Nicholas gets back to his roots - and goes completely live. No post-production, just six of the best independent Christmas tunes, guaranteed to fill you up on seasonal cheer.

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Bobby Horton
Heth and Jed
Deep 6 Holiday
Admiral Twin
Twisted Sister
Vanessa Van Spall

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I’m having trouble… the usual groove just doesn’t fit anymore, and because I can’t seem to fit in, we’re continuing our escape this week. Who knows - an all music show could be a bi-monthly release. It’s all going to depend on my schedule. In this episode, we’re keeping it tight with the California-rock-action of Justin Hopkins & The Guilt, folk-rocker James Benton, and and the Texas sextet Nelo.

Links:
Justin Hopkins & The Guilt (MySpace)
James Benton (MySpace)
Nelo

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This episode is an escape from normal. It’s not time to release a show, but here at ArtistOne Analytics HQ, we just wanted to rock - and it was only fitting to record our little ‘fest and share it with you. While this isn’t a full length episode, we’ve managed to cram hot tracks from Matthew Ebel, Collective Soul, G Tom Mac, and Bobby Horton in just over 22 minutes. That’s right, more tunes, less fluff.

Links:
Collective Soul
Matthew Ebel
G Tom Mac
Bobby Horton
 
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Today on the show, we’re joined by Cali Lewis, host of the wildly popular podcast, GeekBrief TV, and perhaps America’s favorite geekette. Up until now, we’ve spent time with those who produce audio art, so this should round out our first six episodes nicely. During our 45 minute conversation, we explore the heart of an independent media producer, what it takes to produce the Brief, how the internet gives new meaning to “free-speech”, and what to do if you want to become a podcaster.

This hour long episode also includes tracks from several of my favorite artists, Nine Inch Nails - and -  a totally different vibe, Derek Webb & Sandra McCracken. 

Links:
Geekbrief.TV
Nine Inch Nails
Derek Webb & Sandra McCracken
Our review of the Ampersand EP

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For our listeners with eclectic taste, this one is for you. Think you can blend soaring orchestral compositions with hard rock? Good, because you’ll need to appreciate both before this episode’s over. Andrew, the one-man-band known as The New Whole Usuals is just one of the interesting artists who call Me and the Machine records home. Earlier, we focused on the label. Now, the spotlight is on the artists.

What’s it like to be on an independent label, how do you think it differs from a major label contract, and most importantly - do you have creative control? We asked Andrew these, and other questions. To get the answers, you’ll have to tune in!

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The New Whole Usuals

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This episode is geeked out to the max. Today, from his Nashville, Tennessee studio, we bring you one of the top podsafe artists, Geoff Smith. Having achieved notoriety from podcasts such as Adam Curry’s The Daily Source Code, Geoff’s music was quickly picked up by other podcasters all around the globe. His most recent release, “Ones and 0s,” includes a song produced for Leo Laporte’s This Week in Tech, which could arguably be the world’s largest technology podcast.

Spinning some of the catchy geek rock cuts off of Geoff’s newest record, we had a blast producing this show, and hope you enjoy it!

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Geoff Smith

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From the chilly north of Boston, Massachusetts comes one of the most original artists you’ll ever hear. Having performed everything from contemporary pop to hard rock, Matthew Ebel’s perfect piano-driven vibes will stick in your head for days. From day one, Matthew’s been completely independent; doing his own promotion, planning, and even web design.

In this hour long episode, we posed several questions to Matthew, designed to give you an inside look at what it takes to independent in today’s music scene.

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Matthew Ebel

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When it comes to operating independently in the music industry, industry veterans Josh and Lisa Preston make it look so easy. Bringing experience from his major label years, Josh is a teacher, sought after by many independent artists, especially those on the label, Me and the Machine Records. Co-founded by Josh and his wife Lisa, Me and the Machine is a creative haven for those seeking an audience, promotion, and the services that only a label can give, while maintaining full creative control.

What’s it like to run an independent label? We asked this, and many other questions to Josh and Lisa during our 45 minute set. Rounding it out, we also spun a couple of tracks from their catalog.

Links:
Me and the Machine Records

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For marketing strategists everywhere, the internet is a game changer. For years, carefully crafted marketing plans have been executed on a seemingly unsuspecting populus. Now, the tables are turned, and companies with large marketing budgets aren’t the only one to promote a product successfully.

In this episode, we had a chance to discuss this subject in depth with one of our favorite social media strategists, Dave Delaney, and we hope you find our debut episode to be fun and informational.

Links:
Dave Delaney, davemadethat.com

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