013 - Drew Angus (rebel student, self-hosting shows with no fans, 1000+ idea memos)

https://www.drewangus.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drewangusmusic/ https://www.youtube.com/drewangusmusic https://www.facebook.com/drewangusmusic https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3JRBME1P6HDp6nAmcUaaHC?si=i7YjIIZ6TeKdm-SOYvtYTQ --- Chosen Sound: Drew Angus - "Animal Instinct Idea" (Voice Memo) --- Drew Angus literally has 1000+ recorded voice memos on his with ideas. She shares one of them in the beginning of the episode and we will dive into his process and his unique approach to songwriting and idea generation. He also shares his "secret" strategy to self-hosting 86 songs (in 2026) by renting venues, selling the tickets himself and marketing his show through ads in places where he has never played and does not have fans. Yes, it's as wild as it sounds. And Philipp digs in venue selection, budgeting and goals, trying to leave no stone unturned because it's an innovative (yet exhausting) approach to touring, marketing, and building a sustainable music career outside traditional industry structures. Drew also shares why he was a rebel in music college where he built a studio without permission and at some point wasn't allowed to be alone in this space. They end the conversation talking about his first album 'Late to the Party,' and Philipp finds out what a "Peanut Butter Cup" is code for ...