Dylan Owen’s Rise: Performing with Mac Miller & Logic, Overcoming Challenges, and Music Insights

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of artist Dylan Owen. From his small-town beginnings to performing alongside icons like Mac Miller, Dylan shares how music became his emotional outlet and creative passion. He reflects on childhood inspirations, his first performances at coffee shops, and pivotal moments like opening at Bamboozle. Dylan also opens up about the challenges of navigating the music industry, overcoming perfectionism, and releasing DIY mixtapes. Discover behind-the-scenes stories about creating music videos on a budget, meeting industry legends like Ryan Leslie, and building serendipitous connections with collaborators like Kinetics. Dylan discusses the impact of algorithms on indie artists, the importance of following your heart in music, and his upcoming mixtape series. This episode is packed with advice for emerging artists and a glimpse into the artistry that defines Dylan Owen. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by DistroKid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Crazy Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Dylan Owen: https://www.instagram.com/dylanowenmusic/ 00:00:00 Catching Up with Artist Dylan Owen: A Blast from the Past 00:02:00 Exploring DistroKid Music Distribution 00:04:34 Finding a Passion for Music in a Small Town 00:06:18 Childhood Inspirations and Artistic Beginnings 00:08:28 The Emotional Outlet of Music and Writing 00:10:47 Journey to Music Sharing 00:13:00 Performing at Coffee Shops: A Milestone in My Music Journey 00:15:08 Opening for Wiz Khalifa and Others at Bamboozle 00:17:20 Performing with Mac Miller in Ithaca 00:19:32 The Impact of Music and Tattoos 00:21:45 Overcoming DIY Music Challenges and Perfectionism 00:23:48 Releasing Unmixed Mixtapes 00:26:10 Personal Struggles and Music Creation 00:28:50 Reflecting on a Mentor's Impact 00:30:33 Pursuing a Record Deal: My Journey with the Label 00:32:37 Disillusionment with the Music Industry 00:34:47 The Journey of an Ambitious Artist 00:36:49 Following Your Heart in Music 00:38:46 Navigating the Modern Music Industry 00:40:46 Behind the Scenes: Creating a Music Video on a Budget 00:42:58 Essential Advice for Emerging Artists 00:45:15 Inside Ryan Leslie's World: Music, Tech and Genius Moments 00:48:10 Ryan Leslie's Collaborations and Tour Stories with Kanye 00:50:00 Connecting with John Kilmer and the Mac Miller Show 00:52:27 Meeting Kinetics: The Crazy Dorm Connection 00:54:20 Serendipity and Unlikely Friendships 00:56:16 The Impact of Algorithms on Artistic Expression 00:58:55 Upcoming Mixtape Series and Collaborations 01:00:21 The Impact of Algorithms on Indie Artists 01:02:28 The Impact of Dylan Owen's Music 01:04:47 Discovering Dylan Owen Music Online Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices