Barclay Crenshaw: The Power of Commitment - Making an Album in 80 Days

Barclay Crenshaw dives into his exciting shift from helming the Dirtybird record label to embarking on his solo journey. He spills the tea on crafting an album in just 80 days, emphasizing the grind of treating music like a full-time hustle. Barclay gets real about the challenges and growth he's faced while pushing his musical limits, and he shares insights on personal discipline, his lively weekly newsletter, and experimenting with new genres in his latest album. Barclay breaks down the struggle of escaping genre boxes in the music biz and the thrill of creating unique, dynamic sets. He recounts an epic collab with Of The Trees and Strategy, showcasing the magic that happens when creativity flows. Barclay opens up about the rollercoaster of touring and the necessity of being your own biggest hype person. He also chats about launching his new company, Imperial Dust, and developing his innovative plugin, Nasty Channel. Jesse and Barclay discuss the freedom of owning your music and finding the perfect balance between label support and self-releases. Chapters 00:00 Transitioning from Dirtybird to Solo 04:19 Starting from Scratch: The Challenges of Going Solo 08:32 Connecting with Fans and Utilizing Modern Tools 12:28 The Power of Commitment: Making an Album in 80 Days 19:45 The Importance of Personal Discipline in Music 26:11 Exploring New Territory: Barclay Crenshaw's Musical Exploration 27:59 Breaking Genre Constraints: Creating Diverse and Dynamic Sets 29:43 The Magic of Successful Collaborations 38:20 The Demands and Rewards of Touring 43:29 Being Your Own Biggest Cheerleader: The Importance of Self-Promotion 45:17 Owning Your Music: Freedom and Creative Control 53:50 Finding the Balance: Label Support and Self-Releases Follow Barclay Crenshaw: https://barclaycrenshaw.com/ https://imperialdust.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@barclay-crenshaw https://open.spotify.com/artist/3uWK9g12Kh4IarZX052vJR?autoplay=true https://soundcloud.com/barclay-crenshaw-33544993 https://www.tiktok.com/@barclaycrenshaw