DROPPED

Matt Belmont & Greg Holden
DROPPED
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19 episodes

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    DROPPED Note #2: Human thoughts on AI music

    03/12/2025 | 8 mins.

    Human thoughts on AI generated music. Matt pondering what it's all for, what it all means and most of all just... why? This DROPPED notes podcast was made entirely by a human. Imagine that? Let us know what you think about hearing from us more regularly with these shorter musings between the full length episodes at [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you're enjoying listening to 'Dropped' please consider joining the community and aiding us in creating future episodes of the podcast at patreon.com/droppedpodcast More from Dropped: instagram.com/droppedpodcast [email protected]

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    Real Artists Lead with Conviction; How Early Rejection Helped Build a Lifelong Resilience | Grit & Inspiration from Garrison Starr

    24/11/2025 | 1h 29 mins.

    This week on DROPPED we hung out with the brilliant Garrison Starr, Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer and artist. The conversation starts with a wide ranging catch up and many anecdotes (Her and Greg have been close friends for a long time!) before getting into the story of how she has shaped a long, meaningful career in this tough industry and how she (and we) believe that artists should stand up and speak up for the things they believe in. We hear about Garrison's early experiences of rejection in her community and how they forced her to toughen up far sooner than most artists have to; She talks openly about the impact that had on her and why it made her almost impossible to knock off course. We also learn how she is building real community now through regular Patreon livestreams which she calls her "Church of broken healing souls". Garrison is staying consistently present with her supporters and recently even fully embracing social media, reframing it to serve her goals. This conversation is a rare, grounded look at how an artist can build something sustainable through raw honesty, direct connection and a lot of stubborn resilience. Hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only Garrison Starr - an artist that we think everyone should hear about! ---------------------------------------- If you're enjoying listening to DROPPED please consider joining the community and aiding us in creating future episodes of the podcast on Our PATREON. Thanks! - Matt & Greg 🦩🦩 More from Garrison Starr: https://instagram.com/GarrisonStarr https://www.garrisonstarr.com More from Dropped: https://instagram.com/droppedpodcast [email protected]

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    DROPPED Note #1: On Creativity

    03/11/2025 | 6 mins.

    Greg launches our new short segment with some late night/early morning musings around creativity! Let us know what you think about hearing from us more regularly with these shorter musings between the full length episodes at [email protected] --------------------------------------- If you're enjoying listening to 'Dropped' please consider joining the community and aiding us in creating future episodes of the podcast at patreon.com/droppedpodcast More from Dropped: instagram.com/droppedpodcast [email protected]

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    We talk music PR with Nicole Poulos while google asks "What happened to Greg Holden and Belle Mt.?"

    13/10/2025 | 1h 7 mins.

    After a summer of building (literally and figuratively) in the dark, seemingly non-existent real music world outside of social media, we’re back! We catch up on our breaks, swap a few stories, and ease into a conversation about one of the murkier corners of the music industry: PR 📰 This week we’re joined by Nicole Poulos, founder and CEO of Sideways Media, whose work behind the scenes has helped countless artists actually get heard. We talk about how PR has changed in the streaming and social media era, what still matters, and whether it’s even worth it for indie artists trying to do it all themselves. We might just swallow some of our words, as it hits home just how important telling your own story can be!   If you're enjoying listening to 'Dropped' please consider joining the community and aiding us in creating future episodes of the podcast at patreon.com/droppedpodcast Thanks! - Matt & Greg   More from Nicole Poulos: https://instagram.com/sidewaysmediainc https://sideways-media.com/ More from Dropped: instagram.com/droppedpodcast [email protected]

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    "Off With Their Heads": AI Bands, Protest Anthems & Cabin Fever

    23/7/2025 | 52 mins.

    After an unplanned break, we’re back and catching up on everything from tech to timber. We dive into how the latest wave of AI music tools are already making their impact on music (and lately even inspiring Greg), and Matt shares what he’s learned building a cabin studio from the ground up - because apparently being an indie musician now means also becoming a part-time builder. Don't forget Greg’s new protest anthem ‘Off With Their Heads’ - will it get him arrested, deported, or just more shadow banned than he is already? --------------------------------- If you're enjoying listening to 'Dropped' please consider joining the community and aiding us in creating future episodes of the podcast at patreon.com/droppedpodcast More from Dropped: instagram.com/droppedpodcast [email protected]

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About DROPPED

In ”DROPPED,” music artists and songwriters Matt Belmont and Greg Holden share their extraordinary journeys from small-town Northern England to crafting hit records and signing major label contracts in Los Angeles. But their dreams took an unexpected turn when they were dropped by their labels before their albums were even released. As Matt and Greg connect with more artists, they uncover a shockingly common tale. They expose the real life human impact of an industry that can often treat the people making music as tax write offs and they explore whether it’s possible to pursue a dream against insurmountable odds. Join Matt and Greg as they shine a light on these untold stories, break down the industry’s hidden pitfalls, and navigate their own comeback journeys, but this time as fiercely independent artists.
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