Uncovering the Music Industry: Why Band's Make Surprising Choices | Revealed by Archie from Immerse

As music fans, we think we know more about the music industry and its inner workings than we actually do. Whether it is around promoting music, where all the money goes, and why bands do or do not spend money.But when you get a chance to uncover pieces of that, we all receive a better understanding of what life is like for a band, and why they make the business decisions that they do.Archie from the UK band Immerse joins us on the podcast today to talk all about this. This includes topics fromWhy bands may not promote a non-single that hits it big with the audience.The importance bands put on their musical directions and artistic creation over economic gain and possibly "selling out."Venue Merch Cuts and how Immerse may try and sidestep that with the merch van idea.A great episode to dive into. Make sure you dive into more by hitting that subscribe button.Find Immerse Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisimmerseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisimmerse/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtO2yFvv_jX61BXc-SWwlDQWebsite: https://thisisimmerse.bandcamp.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3S3vmLBBxnscJGPLeqVKQN?si=ilXuh5OQTxmGwE1Xl6YQhAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/immerse/595529106Thank you to our Sponsor FNX Fitness:Get 20% Off Using Promo Code: CPP20https://fnx.grsm.io/cppFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/Podcast Webpage:https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/Welcome: (0:00)Reacting To The Release of the Newest EP: (0:57)Looking at Songs that Pop Off... That Weren't Singles: (5:32)Why Bands Might Not Shift To Promote a Non-Single That Pops Off: (8:33)Why Do Fans Not Fully Understand Money in the Music Industry?: (17:12)Opening Up with Music Industry Money Transparency: (21:41)The Merch Van Story & Ideas: (29:00)More New Music Already?: (42:28)Immerse Recommends 3 Bands For You: (48:39)Kevin's Final Thought; Reflecting on Archie's Final Comment: (56:04)