Inside the Music Industry with Grammy-winning Producer Julian Raymond

Welcome to That Nerd Thing where we uncover the magical impact that fandoms have on our lives! In this episode, host Morgan speaks with Julian Raymond, a multi-Grammy Award winning and Academy Award nominated record producer and songwriter who is currently the Senior Vice President of A&R at Big Machine Label Group. They discuss Julian's journey in the music industry, his love for the technical side over performing on stage, working with a variety of artists (like Dolly Parton), and navigating the ever-changing music landscape. Julian also shares about some current artists he's working with and his thoughts on the future of music. He emphasized the importance of a good song, the role of the internet in shaping the industry, and the exciting prospects for new artists. 00:18 Introduction and Welcome 01:02 Julian's Journey and Passion for Music Production 01:48 Behind the Scenes of Record Production 03:26 Current Projects and Achievements 04:38 Career Evolution and Experiences 05:27 Working on Film Music vs Radio Music 06:20 Challenges and Rewards of Being a Producer 11:10 Encounters with Famous Artists 22:46 Entering the Music Industry and Career Reflections 27:07 Managing Conflict in the Music Industry 29:11 The Impact of Social Media on Music 30:41 The Resurgence of Vinyl 31:51 The Constant Evolution of the Music Industry 37:24 The Importance of Passion and Hard Work 41:16 The Future of the Music Industry 42:16 Final Thoughts and Advice Visit Julian’s website at https://julianraymond.net/ Follow That Nerd Thing at: ⁠TikTok: @thatnerdthingpod⁠ ⁠Instagram: @thatnerdthingpod⁠ ⁠YouTube: @thatnerdthingpod⁠ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to share this podcast with your nerdy friends!