Ep. 45: The Slow and Steady Grind From DIY to Industry Support with Humbird

When you set out to pursue a career as a musician, it can be difficult to know what that even looks like. There's a "mist" that surrounds the music business, and knowing what to aim for can feel like a complete guess. Even knowing if you're hitting your target can be elusive. The truth is, the path from hobbyist to pro or indie musician to signed artist will look different for everyone. But some things remain true in almost all journeys: it's one foot in front of the other, one step at a time. One show builds on the next, connections spread and grow, and above all, the music matters most. Siri Undlin of Humbird joins me for a transparent look at the slow and steady grind of working your way from being completely "DIY" as a fully independent artist to gaining the attention of management and labels and accessing industry support. Siri is an impressively talented singer-songwriter. Over the last 7 years or so, Humbird has been slowly and steadily “learning things the hard way.” But with over 150,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, a growing fanbase, and heaps of critical praise across multiple releases of varying styles, it’s clear that Humbird has figured out a thing or two along the way. In this episode, we chat about the origins of Humbird, what it's like to work with a manager and a label, the tricky transition of going full-time on your music, hitting the road and DIY touring, and why being a fan and supporting live music is still the best strategy of all.Get a glimpse behind the scenes with Siri as she shares what her career looks like, the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the day-to-day of a hard-working artist on the rise.Episode Links and Mentions🌐 Undlin and Wolfe🌐 Dex Wolfe🌐 Eliza Edens🌐 Pat Keen🌐 Elsewhere Studios🌐 Row Boat Music Booking Agency🌐 Five Head Entertainment🌐 Karen Wells Verlander🌐 Nettwerk Music GroupConnect with the Guest:🔗 HumbirdFeatured Song"Cornfields and Roadkill" by Humbird🎧 Listen on Spotify👀 Watch on YouTubeGet new episodes by email: Join the Secrets From The Scene newsletter.Secrets From The Scene is made by Helvig Productions, a Twin Cities recording studio for artists and bands.