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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2023 · 59 MIN

This Music Composer Played At NPR TINY DESK, His Life Changed Forever | The Sagnik Show

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Steel pannist and composer Jonathan Scales joined me to talk about his journey in the music world, playing at NPR Tiny Desk, record labels, streaming platforms, and much more. Show Notes:0:00 Playing at NPR Tiny Desk01:36 The Steel Pan03:24 Classically Trained in Music06:55 Inspiration, Taste Of Success09:07 Jonathan's Band13:05 How to start a band16:31 The business of a band20:41 Booking your first venue23:52 Day in the life of a tour manager25:07 Revenue share within a band29:27 Working for free34:50 How does a record label work?43:40 Is Spotify stealing from artists?49:15 How Jonathan makes money51:01 Reacting to success53:53 Reacting to failure57:42 One day at a time Welcome to The Sagnik Show — where politics, media, and identity collide. Over the past decade, I’ve worked across legacy and new media, from FOX to independent platforms alongside people like Tucker Carlson, Saagar Enjeti, and Krystal Ball.I didn’t come to the U.S. to cover politics—I just happened to fall into it. What followed was an unexpected crash course in the American political machine, taught by some of the sharpest (and most polarizing) voices in the business.This show is my attempt to process what I’ve learned—and unlearned.I also speak with creators and entrepreneurs building media on their own terms—people forging new paths outside the traditional gatekeepers.I’m not here to sell you anything. None of this is monetized. I’m just grateful you’re listening. IG: @sssagnicYT: @thesagnikbasuX: @_sagnikbasu

Steel pannist and composer Jonathan Scales joined me to talk about his journey in the music world, playing at NPR Tiny Desk, record labels, streaming platforms, and much more. Show Notes: 0:00 Playing at NPR Tiny Desk 01:36 The Steel Pan 03:24 Classically Trained in Music 06:55 Inspiration, Taste Of Success 09:07 Jonathan's Band 13:05 How to start a band 16:31 The business of a band 20:41 Booking your first venue 23:52 Day in the life of a tour manager 25:07 Revenue share within a...

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Steel pannist and composer Jonathan Scales joined me to talk about his journey in the music world, playing at NPR Tiny Desk, record labels, streaming platforms, and much more. Show Notes:0:00 Playing at NPR Tiny Desk01:36 The Steel Pan03:24...

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