Col Lawton: Making a Lot of Music and Keeping a Positive Attitude, Ep. 19

Interview with Col Lawton.Overwhelmed with producer tasks? Learn how my free Release Roadmap tool can help: https://tonyfuel.com/roadmapCol Lawton Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/colinlawton789https://www.traxsource.com/artist/434521/col-lawtonhttps://www.traxsource.com/label/52050/deep-fix-recordingshttps://www.facebook.com/col.lawton.37SummaryIn this conversation, Tony Fuel interviews Col Lawton, a DJ and producer based in the UK. Col shares his background in music and how he got started in DJing and producing. He discusses his workflow and approach to making tracks, as well as his collaborations with other artists. Col also talks about balancing his music career with his day job and family life. He shares the challenges he has faced as an artist and the importance of staying positive. Col reflects on his love for house music and how it has influenced his musical style. He also discusses the role of music in his life as a source of healing and self-expression. In this conversation, Col Lawton discusses his journey as a music producer and label owner. He shares how music has been a way for him to express his emotions and connect with others. Col also talks about the importance of understanding the meaning behind the music and collaborating with talented lyricists. He explains how he and Wes started their label, DeepFix, with the goal of helping new producers and providing guidance. Col highlights the challenges of running a label and the importance of proper payment and administration. He also discusses the Deep Fix Radio Show and live streams, as well as upcoming projects and collaborations. Col's central message is to focus on making music in your own way and to reach out for help and support when needed.TakeawaysMusic can be a powerful tool for expressing emotions and connecting with others.Understanding the meaning behind the music and collaborating with talented lyricists can enhance the creative process.Running a label comes with challenges, including administrative tasks and ensuring proper payment to artists.Live streams and radio shows can be effective platforms for promoting music and connecting with listeners.It's important to focus on making music in your own way and to reach out for help and support when needed.Chapters0:00:00 Episode Intro0:00:19 Col Lawton Introduction and Background00:03:06 Starting in Music and Exploring Different Genres00:06:17 Workflow and Collaboration00:09:21 Balancing Work, Family, and Music00:13:18 Challenges as an Artist00:16:24 Discovering House Music and Musical Influences00:20:09 Music as a Source of Healing and Expression00:21:38 Expressing Emotions Through Music00:22:19 The Meaning Behind the Music00:23:06 Collaborating with Lyricists00:24:33 Starting a Label00:26:34 Running a Label and the Challenges00:28:01 The Upside of Running a Label00:29:00 DeepFix Radio Show and Live Streams00:30:30 Taking the Show on the Road00:33:06 Upcoming Projects and Collaborations00:35:45 Advice for Artists and the Central Message00:39:14 Reaching Out for Help and Support