Bianca Atterberry "Blush"

The major labels in the music industry are responsible for a lot of the biggest hits we all listen to, but they aren’t the only avenue for success. Just ask our guest this week, Bianca Atterberry, better known by her artist name “Blush.” Bianca was signed with a major, and has worked with tons of superstars including Meghan Trainor, Macy Gray, Chris Brown, and more. But when she felt she wasn’t getting the help she needed, she shifted gears and signed as a writer with Disney, who’s music division is a bit more boutique than the larger publishers. She’s never looked back. Bianca joins us to talk about her experience navigating contracts, sessions, and how ultimately how she found the opportunity to do what she wants to do, on this episode of The Big Break. Follow Bianca on Instagram and Twitter Show Notes 1:30Growing up in Pittsburgh 2:40Starting to work with Pierre Medor 3:39Moving to Atlanta, and figuring out how the industry works 4:50“There’s no real strategy to it, it’s listening to your heart” 5:22Being an introvert in the music industry 6:07As you were figuring things out, what did your work look like when you were first starting in Atlanta? 7:26What do you think Pierre saw in you? 8:10How did things shift for you after you started getting placements? 8:40Moving to LA and getting deals 9:28“It’s all about your hustle and your work ethic and your relationships.” 11:42When you moved to LA, did you start experimenting with different genres? 12:38Friends by Meghan Trainor 12:44Leaving Sony and signing with Disney 14:21What other areas of music are you trying to explore? 15:33“A huge star could put out a song that nobody likes, and a nobody from nowhere could put out a song that touches the world.” 19:07A lot of songwriters have a goal of getting signed with a major, can you tell us about your thought process for choosing who to sign with? 22:33Managing your expectations with publishers and labels 23:06Viewing your publisher more as a bank 25:32What are some other things that you picked up along the way as you worked in the industry 26:58Deciding between money and reputation 28:50“It’s okay to charge people” 30:20Now that you’ve moved more into the pop scene, has your day-to-day changed? 31:36Do you think it’s just time and experience that lead to getting the calls you want to get? 34:24What are you working on for the upcoming year? 35:39Do you find yourself working more when you’re really interested in projects? 36:24Reputation 38:17“The Music Industry is a highschool cafeteria” 38:45Is there anything else you want to add for other writers out there? For more information More episodes Know Your Worth