The Riff Yard Podcast

Pre-show chat with Scott about 'For What It's Worth' & 'Spirits High' songwriting and the psychology behind it.  @TheExiesOfficial 

14 months on since the come back and release of 'Spirits High', what has changed? Where can Scott take 'The Exies' from here. More new music? Reunion show? TOUR!?  @TheExiesOfficial 

12 months on from our first chat Nikki discusses Emilia's career as an independant artist in the UK. The truth about being on the road and streaming music!

PART 2: This is part 2 of the podcast analysis from Nikki & Orla on the incredible Netflix documentary with Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now. We break down and discuss the documentary, Lewis's mental health, his songwriting ability and the team around him. We compare Lewis and his life to the likes of Chester Bennington of Linking Park and Lee Baxter of Caught In The Act. Enjoy this deep dive with us, don't forget to like, follow and subscribe! @lewiscapaldi

This is the full podcast analysis from Nikki & Orla on the incredible Netflix documentary with Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now. We break down and discuss the documentary, Lewis's mental health, his songwriting ability and the team around him. We compare Lewis and his life to the likes of Chester Bennington of Linking Park and Lee Baxter of Caught In The Act. Enjoy this deep dive with us, don't forget to like, follow and subscribe!

PART 1: This is part 1 of the podcast analysis from Nikki & Orla on the incredible Netflix documentary with Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now. We break down and discuss the documentary, Lewis's mental health, his songwriting ability and the team around him. We compare Lewis and his life to the likes of Chester Bennington of Linking Park and Lee Baxter of Caught In The Act. Enjoy this deep dive with us, don't forget to like, follow and subscribe! @lewiscapaldi

How to make a living from music with the UK biggest instrumental artist you probably listened to but not heard of. The incredible Billy-Joe Clark AKA 'A Slower Tempo'. Nikki and Rodders chat with Billy all things SPOTIFY and how its possible to make a good living from music and being creative. You don't have to be a rockstar to 'make it'. Make sure you catch Billy-Joe's latest single out April 14th.  @BillyJoeClark123  Check out Billy's artist profiles and check out his extensive back catalogue. Billy-Joe - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yuk88pPSJUYCbSVJGiOYD?si=cBDi9TZrTpOe8Ht_BHFUcA A Slower Tempo - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6OixRRPHDKFH9nFQd6xJOs?si=x-lf4tk8QWiwN8HZXq10aA The Art of Doing Nothing - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Hnbvr6tyiKHsPzjdL6B00?si=ck-R1XO2RnK-ulSI9X5gQw

8x country music award winner & 3x male vocalist of year award winner Gary Quinn chats with Riff Yard Media's Nikki Smash on songwriting, the UK Country scene, building community and bridging the continental gap for the next generation of Country artist. Are UK songwriters lazy?

Join the Riff Yard regulars, Nikki, Orla & Rod as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Linkin Park's iconic album, "Meteora," with a deep dive into the band's legacy and their lasting impact on the alternative rock music scene. In this Riff Yard retrospective, we'll explore the meteoric rise of Linkin Park, from their groundbreaking debut "Hybrid Theory" to the unforgettable "Meteora" and beyond. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just discovering Linkin Park, this retrospective will give you a newfound appreciation for the band that defined a generation and continues to inspire artists today. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more alternative rock content and discussions on your favourite bands!

Caught In The Act's Lee Baxter reveals all in this eye opening and candid interview with Riff Yard Media's Nikki Smash. Lee opens up about the pop music industry and life before, during and after the whirlwind 90's with Boy Band Caught In The Act. You can also watch in full on our YouTube channel. Please like, follow and subscribe!

Nikki chats to rising UK singer & Americana Country artist Emilia Quinn with an exclusive on her record and the truth about the fast growing UK Country scene and why it's important to be yourself in this industry! Make sure you follow Emilia on all socials  @EmiliaQuinnMusic  and check her out at this years Country & Americana UK festivals up and down the country. Emilia's record will be out Friday 17th November and it's called 'Wanderlust & Breaking Rules' you've heard it hear first, only on Riff Yard Media!

In this eye-opening video our regular panel and special guest, music journalist Emma Wilkes (NME, Kerrang), delve into the world of merchandise sales at music venues and investigate the percentage cuts taken by venues and ticketing companies. We explore the impact of these practices on the artists, especially independent and up-and-coming musicians who heavily rely on their merch sales and concert revenues. Throughout the video, we'll compare the percentage cuts taken by various music venues and ticketing companies, like Ticketmaster, and discuss the financial implications for artists and how it affects their overall income. We'll also the experiences of artist and industry insiders on navigating these challenges and discuss alternative ticketing platforms and methods that offer fairer terms for artists and concert-goers. Finally, we'll suggest ways the industry can evolve to promote more equitable practices that better support artists and their fans. Don't miss this informative and engaging discussion on the hidden costs and challenges artists face in the music industry. If you enjoy the video, please like, share, and subscribe to RIFF YARD MEDIA for more content on alternative rock music and the ever-changing music landscape!

​ @earacherecords  are a UK based alternative label that has been home to some of the most important artists in rock and metal over the last 35 years. In recent years they have enjoyed a string of UK top 10 albums; recently charting at No.3 with the release of  @ThoseDamnCrows  "INHALE / EXHALE". Nikki, Rod, and Orla take a look at how this one-time home for extreme metal has managed to pull off a hot streak of chart entries and why Riff Yard believes they are on course to chart a number one on the UK album chart later this year! Let us know what you think of our prediction in the comments and if you like what you see, be sure to subscribe to the channel for more ROCKING content.

Nikki Smash catches up with The Exies frontman and Grammy nominated, award winning songwriter and producer Scott Stevens.

Streaming Services, Are You Being Scammed?

Song Types By Nick J Townsend The Underground Musician’s Guide to the Music Industry.

The Underground Musicians Guide by Nick J Townsend. Assault On Rockstar Culture.

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