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Bridge The Atlantic
by Bridge The Atlantic
Founded by Canadian singer/songwriter, Marcio Novelli, and music web designer, Ross Barber-Smith, Bridge the Atlantic is a humorous and insightful exploration of the music and creative industries, directly from those who are working within it. With a varied range of guests including musicians, filmmakers, actors, artists and other creative professionals, Bridge the Atlantic’s Interviews series is an entertaining mix of funny “WTF” moments, career defining experiences and industry advice.When they aren’t picking apart the brains of their featured guests, Marcio and Ross discuss music business specific topics in their B-Sides series empowering musicians of all levels with knowledge and guidance to succeed in today’s music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Digital Detox: A Guide to Unplugging & Social Media Breaks | B-Sides
In this episode we talk about the importance of taking a break from social media and doing a digital detox, as a musician. A few of the topics we discuss include: The pros and cons of social media Examples of reasons you might take a break from social media How to keep social media manageable...
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Are Singles the New Album? | B-Sides
In this episode, we ask the question - what matters more in today's music industry: quality or quantity? A few of the things we discuss include: The strategy of releasing singles rather than albums (especially when it comes to the Spotify algorithms) Whether focusing on quantity means that the...
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Livestreaming 101: Connecting with Your Audience Online | B-Sides
In recent years, live streaming has grown in popularity as it allows artists to perform and connect with a worldwide audience. And with the current pandemic enforcing social distancing and quarantines all over the world, it's one of the few ways artists can currently perform for an audience. In...
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Album Artwork: Does It Still Matter? | B-Sides
In this episode we're talking about album artwork, and whether it matters in the streaming age. We cover how album artwork plays a role when it comes to streaming; the resurgence of vinyl and the impact this has on the album artwork; and how to approach album artwork to cover all bases. Sponsors:...
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How to Regain the Trust of Your Fans After a Scandal | B-Sides
In this B-SIDES episode we're talking about the fallout from the downfall of Pledge Music, and what musicians can do next. Our discussion includes: How this has affected artists How this has affected fans who have contributed to campaigns Ways that artists can help to rebuild trust with their...
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Coronavirus: A Guide to Succeeding in the New Music Industry | B-Sides
It's hard to escape the fact that we're currently living in a pandemic. And we know that many musicians are unsure of what to do in these times. In this episode we discuss: How the coronavirus pandemic has affected musicians and everyone else who works in the music industry What musicians can do…
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Avoiding Burnout in the Music Industry | B-Sides
We’re back, baby! In this B-Sides episode, we talk about why we took a break, what burnout is, and how to avoid it, particularly when it comes to working in the music industry. Sponsors: Social Surge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Musicians: Should You Quit Your Day Job? | B-Sides
In this B-SIDES episode, we talk about balancing your passion with a paycheque and when it might be time to quit your day job. We look at the pros and cons, and also how to decide when it’s time to take the leap into music full time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Does Your Band Need an Online Store? | B-Sides
In this B-SIDES episode we're looking at the options available for selling music and merch online, and whether you should have a store on your website. -- Sponsors: Social Surge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are CDs and Vinyl Worth the Cost? | B-Sides
Have CDs finally had their day? We all know that vinyl has made a comeback but why is that? In this episode, we weigh the pros the cons of pressing physical copies of your next release to help you decide which option is best for you. -- Sponsors: Social Surge Hosted on Acast. See…
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Track-listing: Does It Still Matter in a Digital Age? | B-Sides
In an age where digital streaming and curated playlists are king, does your album’s song order even matter anymore? In this episode we're talking about why tracklisting is important in a full album, what to consider when creating the track order, and the difference in approach for discovery vs...
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How To Make Friends in the Music Industry | B-Sides
In this B-SIDES episode we're talking about why it's so important to be nice in the music industry. We talk about why it's important to maintain a good and professional reputation, to build genuine connections with other people in the music industry, and to treat your fans well. Enjoy! Hosted on...
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Musical Collaborations: Successful Songwriting with Other Musicians | B-Sides
This week's B-SIDES episode is all about collaboration! We talk about the benefits of collaborating with other musicians, including reaching new audiences, learning from the experience, and how it can be a win/win situation for everyone involved. Sponsors: Social Surge Hosted on Acast. See...
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Should You Master Your Own Music? | B-Sides
In this week’s B-SIDES episode, we’re talking about mastering: what IS audio mastering, and do you need to hire a professional to do it for you? Highlights: We discuss what audio mastering is, and why it’s important that your music is properly mastered We talk about the pros of doing mastering...
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When Do Bands & Musicians Need Press? | B-Sides
In this episode of B-SIDES we are talking all about PR; the misconceptions artists have around PR, the real benefits of press, and whether you can do PR yourself. We cover quite a lot of ground in this one - enjoy! Highlights: We talk about some misconceptions artists have around PR, and what…
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Cover Songs: Should You Record Them? | B-Sides
In this week's B-SIDES episode, we're looking at cover songs, and whether or not you should record them. We'd love to hear your thoughts too, so please leave us a comment on our YouTube channel and let us know what you think. Enjoy! Highlights: We talk about some of the reasons why you should...
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Social Media: Tips & Tricks - How To Stand Out Online | B-Sides
In this instalment of B-Sides, we're sharing some of the mistakes we see people making on social media, and how you can avoid making them. Highlights: We talk about the pros and cons of using multiple platforms vs focusing your energies on just one or two So much of social media success comes…
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Tyler Smyth: DangerKids & Seizing Opportunities | Interview
Joining us this week out of LA is Tyler Smyth - lead singer of DangerKids, producer, topline songwriter, and co-founder of BandAcademy. In this interview, we hear more about why DangerKids waited before releasing their latest album, the importance of seizing opportunities, and Tyler's new venture...
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SUPERFANS: How to Make People Care About Your Music | B-Sides
In this week's B-SIDES episode we're talking all about the experience you offer your fans, the importance of creating communities around your music and rewarding superfans for their support and loyalty. Highlights: We talk about the importance of creating communities around your music and…
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Allison Iraheta: Halo Circus & American Idol | Interview
Joining us this week is Allison Iraheta out of Los Angeles -- lead singer of Halo Circus, former American Idol contestant, and backup singer for Rickey Minor’s house band on various TV shows. We had a great time chatting with Allison and learned more about her journey, the new Halo Circus record,...
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Crowdfunding 101: Everything You Need to Know to Succeed | B-Sides
In this episode of B-SIDES we're talking about crowdfunding; how to decide how much to ask for, what you should offer your backers as rewards for their support, and how to ask for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Friedemann Findeisen - Holistic Songwriting & Breaking the Rules
Joining us this week from Germany is Friedemann Findeisen - an award winning songwriter and producer, and founder of Holistic Songwriting, the most complete collection of commercial songwriting techniques on the web. Highlights: On songwriting techniques and music theory: “It doesn’t help you to...
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How to Apply to Music & Film Festivals | B-Sides
In this week's B-SIDES episode, we're looking at what you need to know when applying to festivals. We've got some tips from two festival organisers in here too; Darryl Hurs of Indie Week, and Nathan Fleet of the Hamilton Film Festival. Enjoy! Highlights: We talk about the main benefits of...
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How to Build a Community Around Your Music | B-Sides
Inspired by our interview with Tim Schmoyer, this week's B-SIDES episode is all about community, and why you should build a community around your music. Enjoy, and let us know what you think over on our YouTube channel! Highlights: We talk about different types of online communities and the ones…
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Session Musicians: A Guide to Working & Recording | B-Sides
This week's B-SIDES episode is all about session musicians: how you can find sessions, what you should expect when going into the studio, and also what NOT to do in a session. Enjoy! Highlights: We talk about the importance of networking when it comes to becoming a session musician Build...
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Kristina Schiano: YouTube Drum Covers, Session Work & The Power of Patience
Joining us this week out of Brooklyn, New York is session drummer and YouTuber Kristina Schiano! Kristina has become well known on YouTube for her wide array of covers of popular songs on the drums. Over the past few years, she’s amassed over 400,000 subscribers and over 28 million views on...
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Team Building in the Music Industry | B-Sides
In this week's B-SIDES episode, we're looking at the importance of building a team and collaborating with the right people. We also talk with producer/engineer Nick Blagona about artists a successful experience with a producer, but then ended up working with someone else when they signed to a...
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Indie Spotlight: Cindy Rainne
Our first Indie Spotlight features singer/songwriter Cindy Rainne, where we talk about her new album "Unmasked" and how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign as an independent artist. Guest Links: Website: cindyrainne.com Twitter: @cindyrainne Instagram: @cindyrainne Facebook: /cindyrainne...
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How to Find New Fans & Build Your Tribe | B-Sides
In this week's B-SIDES episode, we're talking about growing an audience online, and some of the habits you can get into that will help you to do this. Past guest Damian Keyes also joins us to talk about consistency, and the questions he gets asked most by musicians. Hope you find this one useful…
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Nick Cino: Getting Your Music on Radio Playlists & Touring Advice
Joining us this week out of Ontario is Nick Cino. Nick was the Evening Announcer and host of the Indie Show at radio station Y108 in Hamilton, Ontario from 2010-2018. Nick is also a singer, songwriter and musician, currently fronting Fool’s Union. Nick has spent the last 20 years performing in...
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Darrin Pfeiffer: Goldfinger, Band Management & Label Contact | Interview
Joining us this week out of California is Darrin Pfeiffer! Darrin is best known as the drummer of Platinum selling pop punk band Goldfinger, but as well as being a musician he is also an accomplished label owner and radio host. Darrin is the owner of High 4 Recordings & High 4 Management, and...
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Do Bands Still Need To Tour? | B-Sides
In this week's B-SIDES episode, we're looking at touring, and whether with the opportunities that social media brings, if you need to tour to build an audience and have a successful career. This episode was inspired by an answer Nick Blagona gave to a question about the common traits he sees in...
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João Carvalho: The Role of a Mastering Engineer & Preparing Mixes for Mastering
Joining us this week out of Toronto is mastering engineer João Carvalho. João began his mastering career in the mid-1990’s while producing records for many of Canada’s groundbreaking artists of the time, and opened his own studio, João Carvalho Mastering in 2003. In 2011, to further his passion…
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HELP ME, I'M SICK! A Musician's Guide to Navigating Illness | B-Sides
In this week's B-SIDES episode, we're talking about what to do when you're sick - when you've got commitments or deadlines that you really can’t push back or cancel, or a show to play. What should you do? We explore that further in this week's episode. Enjoy! Highlights: We talk about how to…
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Nathan Fleet: Hamilton Film Festival & Time Management
Joining us this week from Hamilton, Ontario is musician, filmmaker and educator, Nathan Fleet. Nathan runs the Hamilton Film Festival and the entertainment production company, Blue Pick Media. As the director of the Hamilton Film Festival, Nathan is helping to grow, enhance and connect the...
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Nick Blagona: Hiring A Producer & Recording Studio Mistakes | Interview
Joining us this week is Juno nominated producer and engineer Nick Blagona out of Ontario. Nick’s credits include Cat Stevens,The Police, Deep Purple, Alexisonfire, Foo Fighters, Green Day and our very own Marcio Novelli. Nick has been integral to the history of music recording in Canada and...
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Tim Schmoyer: Video Creators, Building an Audience Online & Creator Motivation
Joining us this week out of Ohio is founder of Video Creators, Tim Schmoyer. Tim has published thousands of videos, racked up millions of views, and is even certified by YouTube in “Audience Growth.” With Video Creators, Tim helps YouTube creators effectively spread their message to reach people...
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B-Sides #9 - Self Care in the Music Industry
In this week's B-SIDES episode, we're talking about the importance of self care in the music industry. We're all told that we need to be hustling 24/7 in order to succeed in this business, but that often leads to burnout. We discuss times that we've felt burnt out ourselves, the dangers of...
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Darryl Hurs: Indie Week, Applying for Music Festivals & SonicBids
Joining us this week out of Toronto is Darryl Hurs, owner and programme director of Indie Week. Indie Week is an annual music festival held over four days/nights, featuring local & international acts performing in the heart of Toronto, Canada. Indie Week’s showcases are judged by members of the...
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Valentine's Day Special (2018)
Happy Valentine's Day! In what's becoming a yearly tradition, we're back with a new Valentine's special for you. In this episode, we play "Two Truths and a Lie" with Nashville based singer/songwriter Kris Allen, and singer/songwriter Jena Irene Asciutto out of Detroit. Enjoy! Sponsors: Christine...
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Jena Irene Asciutto: Artist Authenticity, Making Music Career Decisions & American Idol
Joining us out of Detroit is singer/songwriter Jena Irene Asciutto. Jena finished second in the 2014 season of American Idol, and has since signed to Original 1265 Recordings, released an EP and full length album, “Cold Fame” and is currently studying for a degree in Creative Songwriting. “Cold...
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Trusting Your Gut in the Music Industry | B-Sides
In this week's B-SIDES episode, we're talking all about your gut feeling. It's something that comes up a lot on this show, so we decided to dive a little deeper into some times that we didn't follow our gut, and why we wish we did, and also times when we DID follow our gut, and what the outcome...
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Bryan Calhoun: How To Be A Successful Musician & Creating a Music Business Budget
Joining us this week out of Atlanta is Bryan Calhoun. Bryan is the creator of The Music Business Toolbox, which breaks down in easy-to-follow steps what both brand-new and experienced music industry professionals need to do to get to the next level. Bryan has spoken on panels and taught workshops...
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Kris Allen: American Idol & Trusting Your Gut | Interview
Joining us this week out of Nashville is award winning singer/songwriter and American Idol winner Kris Allen. Kris was crowned the winner of Idol in 2008, and since then has released 5 studio albums, amassing hundreds of thousands of sales and millions of streams. Kris is now releasing music on…
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2017 Holiday Special: Part 4 (with Terry McBride)
Happy holidays! In the final instalment of our 2017 holiday special, we talk about planning for the year ahead, and the importance of taking breaks. We share some tips on how to set goals and achieve them, as well as some past interviews where we talk about this in more depth. We also play Two...
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2017 Holiday Special: Part 3 (with Damian Keyes & Alan Cross)
Happy holidays! In part 3 of our 4 part holiday special, we talk about holiday sales and promotions, and offer some tips on how to make the most of the holidays for promoting your music and merch. We also play Two Truths & A Lie with music industry champion Damian Keyes and Canadian broadcasting...
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2017 Holiday Special: Part 2 (with Troi Irons & Tyler Bancroft)
Happy holidays! In part 2 of our 4 part holiday special, we talk about ways you can market your music during the holidays, and other ways you can make the most of the holiday season as an artist. We also play Two Truths & A Lie with singer/songwriter Troi Irons, and Said The Whale co-frontman…
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2017 Holiday Special: Part 1 (with Riley Smith & Bif Naked)
Happy holidays! In this first part of our 4 part Holiday Special, we look back at 2017 and talk about some of our favourite interviews from the past year, as well as playing Two Truths & A Lie with past guests Riley Smith and Bif Naked. Enjoy! Highlights: We look back at 2017 and talk about some…
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Should You Give Music Away for Free? | B-Sides
In this week's B-SIDES episode, we’re going to be answering a question that was asked on a recent Facebook live - the question about whether you should give music away for free, and what "free" should mean for artists in today's music industry. Enjoy! Highlights: - We talk about the benefits of...
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Trey Pearson
Joining us this week out of Ohio is singer/songwriter Trey Pearson. With his band Everyday Sunday, Trey Pearson has sold hundreds of thousands of records, and amassed millions of streams. He has scored 5 #1 U.S. singles and 20 Top 10 hits. His song “Wake Up! Wake Up!” was the most-played…
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Founded by Canadian singer/songwriter, Marcio Novelli, and music web designer, Ross Barber-Smith, Bridge the Atlantic is a humorous and insightful exploration of the music and creative industries, directly from those who are working within it. With a varied range of guests including musicians, filmmakers, actors, artists and other creative professionals, Bridge the Atlantic’s Interviews series is an entertaining mix of funny “WTF” moments, career defining experiences and industry advice.When they aren’t picking apart the brains of their featured guests, Marcio and Ross discuss music business specific topics in their B-Sides series empowering musicians of all levels with knowledge and guidance to succeed in today’s music industry.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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