Does commodifying your art undermine your ethos? Or is merch an artistic extension of expressionism? And how else are you supposed to pay the rent!? Whether you think it's possible to fight the system and still run a Shopify page or not we delve into the big wide world of Merch for indie musicians...---------We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do hit subscribe and tell your friends if you do! You can follow the hosts on Bluesky @mike1infive @gozergoodspeed and @grim17. We're also on TikTok @lightsandlines and Instagram @lightsandlineslabel.Head over to www.headlightsandwhitelines.com to find out more about Lights And Lines, your favourite independent record label.
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The MYTH of OVERNIGHT SUCCESS in the music industry...
This week we discuss the myth of overnight success in the music industry. The idea that some unknown artist suddenly goes viral, signs a big deal, and becomes a household name is one of the most persistent and misleading myths in the music industry. With the exception of perhaps a handful of TV talent show types and the odd industry plant this 'if you build it they will come' fable usually misses out the years of hard work, constant rejection, and several initial failures that most successful artists actually have to endure...Also GRIM17 goes off on one so listen out for an unusual ending!---------We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do hit subscribe and tell your friends if you do! You can follow the hosts on Bluesky @mike1infive @gozergoodspeed and @grim17. We're also on TikTok @lightsandlines and Instagram @lightsandlineslabel.Head over to www.headlightsandwhitelines.com to find out more about Lights And Lines, your favourite independent record label.
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Lets talk about GENRE...
What is genre? Is it still important? Does it help or hinder the creative process? Does it even exist anymore? We try to answer these questions and more on this weeks episode of The Inner Sleeve Podcast.---------We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do hit subscribe and tell your friends if you do! You can follow the hosts on Bluesky @mike1infive @gozergoodspeed and @grim17. We're also on TikTok @lightsandlines and Instagram @lightsandlineslabel.Head over to www.headlightsandwhitelines.com to find out more about Lights And Lines, your favourite independent record label.
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How to PITCH your song to the PRESS with Roland Monger
The leading independent music review website Listen With Monger is - unbelievably - a one-man passion project. Roland Monger gets hundreds of submissions every week, he picks his favourites and writes about them. We dive into some of the Do's and Don'ts of submitting music to the press based on Roland's extensive experience. If you're an independent musician listening this this one you might wantto grab a notepad...---------We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do hit subscribe and tell your friends if you do! You can follow the hosts on Bluesky @mike1infive @gozergoodspeed and @grim17. We're also on TikTok @lightsandlines and Instagram @lightsandlineslabel.Head over to www.headlightsandwhitelines.com to find out more about Lights And Lines, your favourite independent record label.
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Origins of a RECORD LABEL...
Where did it all begin? Who are you? What are you doing here? WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING AT ME?These are questions we're often asked so it's time to answer some of them as we explore the origins of Lights And Lines...---------We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do hit subscribe and tell your friends if you do! You can follow the hosts on Bluesky @mike1infive @gozergoodspeed and @grim17. We're also on TikTok @lightsandlines and Instagram @lightsandlineslabel.Head over to www.headlightsandwhitelines.com to find out more about Lights And Lines, your favourite independent record label.
The Inner Sleeve is your backstage pass to the unfiltered world of independent music. Brought to you by independent record label Lights And Lines, each episode dives into the real-life chaos, creativity, and challenges of making music and running a DIY label outside the mainstream. From creative highs to industry challenges, this is a raw, honest look at the independent music scene, with stories, insights, and the occasional rant from deep inside the label.
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