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NDPNDNT Podcast
by Nic D and Jon Kilmer
"The #1 Podcast For Independent Artists, Created By Independent Artists"Hosted by Nic D & Jon Kilmer, this podcast talks about navigating the music industry as an independent artist, our creative processes, music marketing tips, how we monetize music, and so much more. If you're an independent artist, this is a community built to inspire you, help you grow, and connect you with like-minded individuals to make informed decisions about your music career. Check out NDPNDNTpodcast.com to join our free community!(Executively Produced by Tim Weber)
Episodes
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S2Ep7: Spotify Discovery Mode (and Nic D Playing Shows?!)
As you may have saw, Nic D was in Toronto and Chicago last week playing shows with Connor Price for thousands of people! Nic has been pretty vocal about not touring or playing shows ... so what changed?! And towards the end we answer some of your questions, specifically about the Pros/Cons of...
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S2Ep6: Nic D's New Book, Grouped.com & The FRDiFam, Decision Fatigue, and Q&A
This week the boys talk about Nic's new book "You Don't Want It Bad Enough", how he uses his the FRDiFam (a community on Grouped.com) to give back to the people who really care, experiencing decision fatigue and what it is, and answers some of your questions! Join the NDPNDNT Community for FREE…
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S2Ep5: Selling Your Catalog
There is a lot of news about artists from Lil Wayne to Red Hot Chili Peppers who are selling their catalogs - what does this mean, how does this work, and what are the pros/cons? Learn all that and more in today's episode! Join the NDPNDNT Community for FREE at the link below!...
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S2Ep4: KayvanMD (Head of A&R at Genius)
We are extremely excited about this weeks episode with @KayvanMD - he is the Head of A&R at Genius, a producer, a manager, a Twitch streamer, a Discord community builder, the creator of Kayvan's House, long time friend of our producer Tim, and so much more! Join the NDPNDNT Community for FREE at...
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S2Ep3: How & When To Build A Team
Find out why Nic D doesn't have a manager, all the roles Jon Kilmer plays for Mike., and so much more in this episode about building your team in the music industry! Join the NDPNDNT Community for FREE at the link below! https://www.ndpndntpodcast.com
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S2Ep2: Work/Life Balance
In this episode, Nic D & Jon Kilmer discuss balancing the "grind" of being a musician with a healthy personal/family life. Join the NDPNDNT Community for FREE at the link below! https://www.ndpndntpodcast.com
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S2Ep1: Nic D Welcomes New Co-Host Jon Kilmer
In this Episode, Nic D welcomes our new co-host - Jon Kilmer! Join the free NDPNDNT community for extra content and to have your questions answered in an upcoming episode - NDPNDNTpodcast.com!
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20. Michael Minelli on The Importance of Putting Yourself Out There, Building a Fanbase at a Live Show, Taking Risks and So Much More.
Connect with IG: @MrMinelli TikTok: @MrMinelli Spotify: Michael Minelli Welcome to the NDPNDNT Podcast! This week, Nic D is joined by special guest, Michael Minelli. Michael is an independent music artist and he's here to share his insight to help you make it as an independent artist. From the...
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18. Shane Lance on Co-Writing, Navigating Negotiations As A Producer, How Producers Can Get Paid Through Content, and So Much More!
Connect with IG: @wshanelance TikTok: @wshanelance Welcome to the NDPNDT Podcast, the ultimate destination for independent musicians looking to learn from industry experts and take their careers to new heights. In this episode, your host Nic D is joined by special guest, Producer, and Mixing...
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17. A Yale Songwriting Professor, and Nic D Deep Dive into Songwriting and Explore Song Form, Finishing Songs, How Many Songs Should You Write and So Much More
Connect with IG: @MikeErrico TikTok: @Mike.Errico Mike's New Book: Music, Lyrics, Life: A Field Guide For The Advancing Songwriter Welcome to the NDPNDT Podcast, a show dedicated to independent musicians looking to hone their craft and explore the world of songwriting. In this episode, your host...
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16. Fulton Lee On How He Is Making A Living As An Independent Artist, His Content Creation Process, The Tik Tok Ban and So Much More
Welcome to the NDPNDNT Podcast In this episode, we have a special guest, "bubblegum funk" artist Fulton Lee, joining us to talk about how he is making a living as an independent artist in the modern music industry. Fulton Lee shares his journey of using short-form content to connect with his...
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Spotify is Changing, Here's Everything You Need To Know
Welcome to the NDPDNDNT podcast, a show for independent artists to stay up-to-date with the latest industry news and trends. In this episode, your host’s Nic D, Cakes and Alex will be diving into the most recent updates from Spotify, the world's largest music streaming platform. We'll be…
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15. Sammy Rash on being Indie vs A Label, What Content You Should Make For Your Music, Do Pre-Saves Work? And So Much More
Connect with Sammy Rash IG: @sammyrash TikTok: @Sammyrash Spotify: Sammy Rash Welcome to the NDPNDNT podcast, a podcast for independent artists by independent artists.In this episode, we are joined by the talented independent musician, Sammy Rash. Sammy will be sharing with us his reasons for...
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Q&A #7 - Artist Merchandise, Building a Fanbase With Content, Filming Content: iPhone vs Camera, Your Content vs the Algorithm, Kill Perfectionism Once and For All
In this episode of NDPNDNT, we will be discussing some essential topics for artists, such as artist merchandise, building a fanbase with content, filming content with an iPhone vs a camera, your content vs the algorithm, and how to kill perfectionism once and for all. Are you an artist wondering...
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WE BACK: Spotify's New Feature + Q&A #6
Spotify's new Discovery Mode feature is a powerful tool for independent artists looking to expand their reach on the platform. With this feature, artists can promote their music to a wider audience by prioritizing their songs in the algorithm that generates personalized playlists for users. By...
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14. Hoodie Allen On How He Got A Song With Ed Sheeran, Touring Independently, And How To Win On TikTok In 2022
Connect with Hoodie: IG: https://www.instagram.com/hoodieallen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoodieallen Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/382aq8Pij5V2nE2JMHMoxl?si=MwUEvcroSH6a4OW3zOSfPg Connect with NDPNDNT: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NDPNDNTMedia Website:...
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13. How To Make Money As An Independent Artist With Wendy Day
She is one of the OG legends in the music industry. If you know anything about the history of HipHop, you know about this special guest. She founded the Rap Coalition in 1992 because she got tired of seeing how her favorite rappers were being mistreated and taken advantage of by the music…
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12. Van Andrew Has An Unreleased Song Going Viral On TikTok... Now What?
We connected with Independent Artist, Van Andrew, on TikTok through the NDPNDNT Podcast. He currently has an unreleased song going viral on TikTok and shares his experience with that. Nic D & Connor Price give advice on distribution, playlisting, and the importance of consistency. The NDPNDNT…
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Q&A #5 with Nic D and Connor Price - Paying For Features, Royalty Splits With Producers, Does The NDPNDNT Mindset Sacrifice Craft? + More
Nic & Connor took to their social media pages to ask their followers if they had any questions relating to being an independent artist that they wanted answered. This will be the fifth of many Q&A episodes, and in today's podcast we touch on topics/questions such as: Is it a good idea to pay for...
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11. A Chat With The Man Behind 'Bangers Only' - One Of The Original Massive Song Sharing YouTube Channels | Nick Gorny
Today’s guest is unique because while he isn’t a music artist himself, he IS a major part of the music industry. He created one of the original music sharing channels on Youtube which has accumulated over 1.3 Million subscribers. If you’ve ever scrolled Youtube looking for new songs to listen to,...
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Q&A #4 with Nic D and Connor Price - How To Choose What Part Of The Song To Promote, Don't Confuse The Algorithm, How to Convert TikTok Followers To IG + Much More
Nic & Connor took to their social media pages to ask their followers if they had any questions relating to being an independent artist that they wanted answered. There was an overwhelming amount of questions that flooded in and so we decided to make a Q&A series where we take the top questions…
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10. Thanks to TikTok Bryan Andrews was able to quit his job and pursue music full time. Here's how he did it
He’s a Country artist from Carrollton, Missouri who initially went viral on TikTok for his song ‘Liquor and Pills’. Now, his music earns millions of streams from the loyal fanbase he’s built as an independent artist. One of our favorite things about him is that he not only writes catchy melodies,...
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Q&A #3 with Nic D and Connor Price - Nic talks about calls from labels, IG Reels vs TikTok, how to convert content to real streams + more
Nic & Connor took to their social media pages to ask their followers if they had any questions relating to being an independent artist that they wanted answered. There was an overwhelming amount of questions that flooded in and so we decided to make a Q&A series where we take the top questions…
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9. How Rapper Zach Diamond Used Social Media To Gain Over Half A Million Monthly Listeners
He’s a Canadian artist from Ottowa, Ontario, that’s gained an impressive half a million monthly listeners on Spotify. If you’re an artist that’s wanting to promote themself on social media, his TikTok account would be one to watch, with over 1.5 Million followers and consistent views in the...
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Q&A #2 with Nic D and Connor Price - Nic D Reveals His Spotify Stats And Connor Price Talks About Writer's Block
Nic & Connor took to their social media pages to ask their followers if they had any questions relating to being an independent artist that they wanted answered. There was an overwhelming amount of questions that flooded in and so we decided to make a Q&A series where we take the top questions…
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8. 4KORNERS On How He Became The Official DJ For The Toronto Raptors
He’s an absolute legend in the DJ scene hailing from Toronto, Ontario. He’s played at nightclubs in over 20 countries, has performed for huge events including London Fashion Week and the Olympics. This man has won an award for CANADIAN DJ OF THE YEAR, and most recently, gained an NBA Championship...
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7. Singer/Songwriter Ryan Mack Used TikTok To Gain Over 2 Million Monthly Listeners As An Independent Artist After Being Dropped From His Label
He’s an Independent Artist that hails from Ireland, has gained over 2.5 Million monthly listeners, has built himself a massive fanbase on social media with over 1.7 Million followers on TikTok, and if you’re someone that enjoys a catchy pop song with relatable messaging, you’ve definitely heard…
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6. Producer Kato On The Track Is Projected To Earn 7 Figures This Year - Here's How He's Doing It
We are SO excited for this special guest. Out of Atlanta, Georgia, he’s paved the way for so many up-and-coming producers. He has years of experience and knowledge and uses it to teach new musicians and producers how to navigate the music industry. His viral song ‘So Pretty’ which started as a...
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Q&A #1 with Nic D and Connor Price - How Important is The Mix? Are Pre-Save Campaigns Worth It? Why You Shouldn't Chase Playlists + Much More
Nic & Connor recently took to their social media pages to ask their followers if they had any questions relating to being an independent artist that they wanted answered. There was an overwhelming amount of questions that flooded in and so we decided to make a Q&A series where we take the top...
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5. Nic D joins NDPNDNT as an official co-host! A quick intro to the TikTok marketing GOAT and the future of NDPNDNT
Today's episode is a special one as we get to announce some very exciting news. The TikTok marketing genius, and one of our favorite independent artists is officially a co-host of the NDPNDNT podcast. If you aren't already familiar with Nic D and his many viral hit songs (Fine Apple, Icee Pop,...
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4. This up and coming singer/songwriter did his first headlining tour and charted on iTunes | JORDY
Born in the suburbs of Chicago, JORDY is an up and coming singer-songwriter now based in Los Angeles. Drawing influences from Lauv and Troye Sivan with catchy melodies and unforgettable hooks, JORDY has been releasing a steady supply of pop hits and features. He has been taking over media, most...
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3. This producer collaborated with BeatStars and grew his TikTok to over 200k in a year | MATTY BEATS
Today we talk to music producer Matty Beats. Matty is known for his eccentric personality, high quality social media content, and being an early pioneer of producers using "duets" on TikTok. We ask him about his preferred producing programs, how to approach artists you want to work with, his...
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2. She dropped out of college to pursue a rap career and got a song with Tech N9ne. Here's how she did it | LEX BRATCHER
Today we speak with the incredibly talented rapper Lex Bratcher. She grew up in the DMV area and first started rapping when she was only 8. Lex went to college to study political sciences and eventually dropped out to pursue her passion for music. Chances are you've seen one of her viral…
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1. From Viral American Idol Sensation to Millions of Streams as an Independent Artist | NOAH DAVIS
We were thrilled to speak with up-and-coming pop sensation, Noah Davis, on his experiences going viral on social media and releasing music as an independent artist, gaining Millions of streams in 2021. From his creative process, how he makes TikToks, to his opinion on when and how to grow a team,...
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"The #1 Podcast For Independent Artists, Created By Independent Artists"Hosted by Nic D & Jon Kilmer, this podcast talks about navigating the music industry as an independent artist, our creative processes, music marketing tips, how we monetize music, and so much more. If you're an independent artist, this is a community built to inspire you, help you grow, and connect you with like-minded individuals to make informed decisions about your music career. Check out NDPNDNTpodcast.com to join our free community!(Executively Produced by Tim Weber)
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