Basti from Melonball shares how the band went from friends making music together to touring internationally, all while staying true to the DIY punk scene. We also talk about recording their latest album, the reality of rising touring costs, working with indie labels, and why getting out on the road still matters.

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Want to take a moment to recommend RootNote, a platform that helps creators track their stats and growth across multiple platforms, and makes it easy to share clean analytics with potential partners without constantly updating your one sheet or sponsorship deck. It’s also especially useful for agencies managing creator rosters.

They’re also currently offering a course with step-by-step lessons on how creators can secure brand deals and build better partnerships.

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Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Music by: Daphne Greene

Tech Specs:

Mic and Headphone Setup:

Limelight Dynamic Mic (512 Audio / Warm Audio)

Vocaster One (Focusrite)

MBS9500 Microphone Boom Arm (On-Stage)

Pro X2 Headphones (Logitech)

Light Setup:

Litra Beam (Logitech)

Glide Lively Wall Lights (Govee)

Squares (Twinkly)

Key Light (Elgato)

Jess Bumsted shares her journey from booking agencies and major festivals to launching growth consulting firm Root & Trellis, along with her work advocating for diversity in live music through Book More Women.

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Want to take a moment to recommend RootNote, a platform that helps creators track their stats and growth across multiple platforms, and makes it easy to share clean analytics with potential partners without constantly updating your one sheet or sponsorship deck. It’s also especially useful for agencies managing creator rosters.

They’re also currently offering a course with step-by-step lessons on how creators can secure brand deals and build better partnerships.

Use code CREATORSPREVAIL for 30% off the $297 course plus RootNote Premium access at rootnote.co. And yes, we get a commission.

Note: We ONLY make recommendations for products and services that we have tried ourselves and believe in their results as well as the people behind them.

We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok.

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Music by: Daphne Greene

Tech Specs:

Mic and Headphone Setup:

Limelight Dynamic Mic (512 Audio / Warm Audio)

Vocaster One (Focusrite)

MBS9500 Microphone Boom Arm (On-Stage)

Pro X2 Headphones (Logitech)

Light Setup:

Litra Beam (Logitech)

Glide Lively Wall Lights (Govee)

Squares (Twinkly)

Key Light (Elgato)

Indie Pop artist Leah Nawy shares her journey from studying songwriting and production to releasing music independently as well as breaking down how storytelling, consistency, and self-belief shape her creative process. We also discuss release strategy including her latest single “Quicksand”.

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Want to take a moment to recommend RootNote, a platform that helps creators track their stats and growth across multiple platforms, and makes it easy to share clean analytics with potential partners without constantly updating your one sheet or sponsorship deck. It’s also especially useful for agencies managing creator rosters.

They’re also currently offering a course with step-by-step lessons on how creators can secure brand deals and build better partnerships.

Use code CREATORSPREVAIL for 30% off the $297 course plus RootNote Premium access at rootnote.co. And yes, we get a commission.

Note: We ONLY make recommendations for products and services that we have tried ourselves and believe in their results as well as the people behind them.

We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok.

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Music by: Daphne Greene

Tech Specs:

Mic and Headphone Setup:

Limelight Dynamic Mic (512 Audio / Warm Audio)

Vocaster One (Focusrite)

MBS9500 Microphone Boom Arm (On-Stage)

Pro X2 Headphones (Logitech)

Light Setup:

Litra Beam (Logitech)

Glide Lively Wall Lights (Govee)

Squares (Twinkly)

Key Light (Elgato)