Black Artist Database’s NIKS & DJ Westfa on creating equitable music spaces for the Black diaspora
In episode eight, Nico is joined by NIKS and DJ Westfa. NIKS is the Co-Founder of the Black Artist Database (B.A.D), a crowd-sourced list of Black artists, producers and labels, while DJ Westfa is the organisation’s Events Coordinator.B.A.D was launched in 2020 in response to the murder of George Floyd and "to surface the richness of creative talent from the global Black diaspora, in pursuit of wage equity, transparency and stable employment for our extended creative communities.” It has since expanded to include events, a record label and workshops with the likes of Ableton.They cover:The origins of B.A.D as a Google spreadsheetHow Bandcamp aided B.A.D’s developmentThe B.A.D record labelIf the music industry has changed for the better for Black peopleThe need for diverse club and festival lineups Upgrade your listening at https://www.mixcloud.com/premiumUnlock the ultimate creator toolkit at https://www.mixcloud.com/pro
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Guest Episode from the 'How Do I Music' Podcast: How Do I Get Played on KCRW?
This is a taster episode of a brand new podcast, How Do I Music? What does it take to get played on radio today? What are music supervisors really listening out for? How have bands like King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard been rewriting the fan engagement rulebook?Tyler Boudreaux of legendary LA radio station KCRW joins How Do I Music? to break down her career journey, the art of juggling multiple roles (DJ, host, supervisor, event-promoter and plate-spinner?!), and why the future of radio might just surprise you...Produced by Well Nice Music.See more at www.wellnicemusic.com
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shesaid.so Founder Andreea Magdalina on building inclusive music communities
In episode seven, Nico is joined by Andreea Magdalina. Andreea is the founder and CEO of shesaid.so, a global community of music creatives and executives guided by intersectional principles who are working together to rebuild a more equitable industry for all. She is also the co-founder of IAMJT, a boutique management & innovation studio that centres artist development and music consultancy. Prior to shesaid.so and IAMJT, she worked with clients at the intersection of music and technology, including Microsoft, Boiler Room and Mixcloud, where she was the platform’s first Community Manager.They cover:The birth of shesaid.soThe importance of building IRL communitiesIntersectionality and inclusivity in musicHow to find the right managerThe intersection between music and gamingGender and the music industryUpgrade your listening at https://www.mixcloud.com/premiumUnlock the ultimate creator toolkit at https://www.mixcloud.com/pro
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Elijah on the Yellow Squares project and challenging creative norms
In episode six, Nico is joined by Elijah, a London-based DJ and writer. Elijah co-created the grime record label Butterz with Skilliam in 2010 and has written for The Guardian and guest edited Resident Advisor. In 2021, he began his ‘Yellow Squares’ project that explores alternative approaches to publishing creative work.Starting from a note published on Instagram, it has developed into visual installations, an album, merchandise, a club night, a touring evolving lecture series and a new book 'Close The App, Make The Ting.'They cover:Elijah’s career and a DJ and label headThe birth of the Yellow Squares projectWhat artists can learn from pro-wrestlingArtists having a variety of creative influencesThe state of urban UK radioThe future of record labels and music consumptionThe differing roles of a music manager Elijah’s new book ‘Close The App, Make The Ting’ is available now: https://velocitypress.uk/product/elijah-close-the-app-make-the-ting/ Upgrade your listening at https://www.mixcloud.com/premiumUnlock the ultimate creator toolkit at https://www.mixcloud.com/pro
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Eastern Margins Co-Founder David Zhou on building a label championing East and Southeast Asian music
In episode five, Nico is joined by David Zhou, the Co-Founder and Director of Eastern Margins. A collective for alternative East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) culture, Eastern Margins was launched in 2018 and is a record label and event series bringing the musical stories of the Asian continent and diaspora to the forefront.In 2024, the platform launched Margins United - the first music festival of its kind in Europe - celebrating the diversity and vibrancy of ESEA music, food and art.They cover:2:07 David’s musical journey and identity6:58 The birth of Eastern Margins11:19 Creating and managing the Eastern Margins record label22:04 Music licensing in East and Southeast Asia30:10 The economics of running a record label35:20 Predicting cultural trends in music43:01 Championing local music scenes in AsiaUpgrade your listening at https://www.mixcloud.com/premiumUnlock the ultimate creator toolkit at https://www.mixcloud.com/pro
Along the music creator journey, no two paths are the same. This podcast, hosted by Mixcloud Co-Founder and CEO Nico Perez, unearths the secrets that they don’t tell you when you’re starting out, or even well into your journey. With a wide variety of guests from across music culture, we will be bringing you unique stories, first-hand experiences and lessons learnt from the very best.
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