EPISODE · Sep 16, 2021 · 51 MIN
How to Hack to be a Successful Band (Brandon Kellum from American Standards)
from Creatives Prevail · host Omelette Prevail
How do you keep a band going for over 10 years strong? Brandon Kellum is the co-founder and vocalist for metal core band American Standards. We discuss everything from their beginnings on doing everything DIY to getting signed to a label to doing everything DIY again. In addition, we get into release strategies, promoting shows, and getting onto festivals. Instagram: @americanstandards Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanStandards Fanlink Presented by FAMIGO FAMIGO is a marketplace and payment platform for musicians and content creators like streamers, sports influencers, personal trainers, and podcasters. Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records TikTok: @80_20records LinkTree: linktr.ee/8020records 8020records.com We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. You can also email us at info [at] 8020records.com. Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda Host: Mike Zimmerlich Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records) Post-Production: EarthtoMoira Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast DIY Releases Metalcore Festivals Record Label
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How do you keep a band going for over 10 years strong? Brandon Kellum is the co-founder and vocalist for metal core band American Standards. We discuss everything from their beginnings on doing everything DIY to getting signed to a label to doing everything DIY again. In addition, we get into release strategies, promoting shows, and getting onto festivals. Instagram: @americanstandards Facebook: facebook.com/AmericanStandards Fanlink Presented by FAMIGO FAMIGO is a marketplace and payment platform for musicians and content creators like streamers, sports influencers, personal trainers, and podcasters. Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records TikTok: @80_20records LinkTree: linktr.ee/8020records 8020records.com We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. You can also email us at info [at] 8020records.com. Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda Host: Mike Zimmerlich Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records) Post-Production: EarthtoMoira Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast DIY Releases Metalcore Festivals Record Label
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