From Guns N' Roses to Holly McNarland: The Real Story of Canada's Music Industry | I Hate Simkin #3 w/ Brian Hetherman

Brian Hetherman joins Jonathan Simkin for an unfiltered dive into the chaos, quirks, and culture of the Canadian music industry through the '90s and early 2000s. This is unfiltered, behind-the-scenes storytelling from two people who've seen it all. 🎧 Subscribe & follow I Hate Simkin wherever you get your podcasts. 📌 New episodes every second Friday. Chapters 03:10 The Much Music Video Awards and Industry Politics 06:05 A&R Experiences and Band Signings 08:51 The Evolution of Age of Electric and Static in Stereo 15:00 Early Career Experiences in the Music Business 17:53 Strip Bar Obsessions and Rock Band Culture 20:57 Management Challenges and Artist Relationships 26:55 The Impact of Major Label Mergers 29:49 Holly McNarland and Her Musical Journey 33:35 The Unconventional Approach to Music Business 36:33 Navigating the Challenges of Music Funding 38:39 The Evolution of Indie Labels and Global Reach 40:05 The Impact of Major Labels on Artist Success 43:29 The Rollercoaster of Fame and Its Aftermath 47:57 The Shift from Physical to Digital Music 51:20 The New Dynamics of Touring and Revenue 53:29 The Changing Landscape of Music Videos 56:18 The Role of Canadian Funding in Music Production 01:01:15 Reflections on the Music Industry's Evolution IHateSimkin #BrianHetherman #CanadianMusic #MuchMusic #604Records #MusicIndustry #HollyMcNarland #AgeOfElectric #PodcastFullEpisode #SpotifyPodcasts #ApplePodcasts