Moonlander’s Rise: Billboard Stunt, Touring with Yung Gravy & Music Industry Secrets!

Join us as we dive into Moonlander’s journey, starting with childhood dreams and discovering a love for music at 13. Hear about the creation of Lil Pickles, the story behind the name Moonlander, and the excitement of performing at Breakaway Music Festival. Learn how he broke into music management during COVID, honed his negotiation skills, and seized unexpected opportunities. Moonlander shares the behind-the-scenes of touring with Yung Gravy, including the bold billboard stunt that got him noticed. He reflects on balancing fame with authenticity, remixing and collaborating with big names, and the journey of creating his iconic track. From musical inspirations to full-circle moments, his story is one of determination and passion. We also explore his experience collaborating with Post Malone, coping with loss, and performing at venues like the House of Blues. With tales of international hip-hop success and unique talents like bubble gum bubbles, Moonlander’s story is an inspiring look into the life of a rising star chasing legendary dreams. 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 MoonLander: https://www.instagram.com/moonlander/ Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ 00:00:00 Podcast with Artist Moonlander 00:01:41 Childhood Dreams of the Spotlight 00:03:44 Discovering a Love for Music at Age 13 00:04:54 The Birth of Lil Pickles 00:06:30 The Origin of the Rap Name 'Moonlander' 00:08:14 Performing at Breakaway Music Festival 00:10:00 Breaking into Music Management During COVID 00:11:32 Negotiation Skills and Unexpected Opportunities 00:13:11 Navigating a Life-Changing Day 00:14:42 VIP Festival Experience at Moonrise 00:16:12 Touring with Young Gravy: Behind the Scenes 00:17:50 The Billboard Stunt: Getting Noticed by Young Gravy 00:19:47 Balancing Fame and Normalcy as an Artist 00:21:21 Being Authentic in the Music Industry 00:22:59 Remixing and Collaborating with Famous Artists 00:24:39 Iconic Song: How a Legendary Track Became Mine 00:26:17 Musical Inspirations and Full Circle Moments 00:27:55 Manifesting Success by Asking 00:29:31 Collaborating with Post Malone: Opportunities and Challenges 00:31:09 Life Lessons from My Brother's Musical Journey 00:32:51 Coping with Grief and Loss 00:34:31 The Importance of Living Life to the Fullest 00:36:00 Overcoming Adversity: Performing at House of Blues 00:37:47 Returning to Hometown Success 00:39:26 The Hard Work Behind Success 00:41:11 Think Big in the Music Industry 00:42:58 The Unexpected Popularity of Hip-Hop in Germany 00:44:58 The Secret Champion of Bubble Gum Bubbles 00:46:21 Discovering Unique Talents in Youth 00:47:55 Pursuing the Dream of Becoming a Legendary Artist 00:49:36 Discussing a Trip to the Moon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices