Episode 48 - May 10, 2025

In this special episode of the Mountain Music Happy Hour, we are joined by Em from Survival Guide, who shares the inspiration behind her song "Nowhere Anywhere". Em discusses the concept of value for value music and how it offers a more rewarding experience for artists compared to traditional platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. She explains how the value for value model allows artists to connect more directly with their audience and receive fair compensation for their work. Em also shares her journey into the value verse, highlighting the supportive community and the ease of getting involved in this innovative music space.Throughout the episode, we explore various tracks from the value verse, including songs by Suzanne Santo, Matt The Tall, and Sara Jade. Em shares her appreciation for the raw and authentic nature of these tracks and how they resonate with her as an artist. We also discuss the challenges faced by independent musicians in the traditional music industry and the benefits of the value for value model in fostering creativity and community. Join us as we dive into the world of value for value music and discover the unique stories and sounds it has to offer.Theme SongA HUGE shoutout to Rock’N’Roll Breakheart for the show’s theme song, based on his track Rock’n’Roll Demon. Check him out on his website at RockNRollBreakheart.com.Chapters in this Episode:(00:00:00) Dr. Phil is a V4V Music Fan?(00:00:28) Show Opening feat. Rock'N'Roll Breakheart(00:01:56) Nowhere Anywhere(00:05:05) Show Introduction - Welcome Em of Survival Guide with a backstory on Nowhere Anywhere(00:07:39) Heartbreak(00:11:04) One Man Army(00:15:00) Em talks about what brought her to the Valueverse and the world of Value 4 Value(00:19:29) Volcano(00:22:14) 25.03.04(00:26:57) What does Em see as the difference between the Valueverse and the "traditional" music industry?(00:40:15) EXLESS(00:43:12) What has Em's experience been like so far in the Valueverse?(00:49:31) All Those Years Ago(00:52:11) V4V Segment - Sat Streamers and Boosters(00:56:15) That's the Life(00:59:48) Why does Em like "Worried" by Suzanne Santo?(01:01:44) Worried(01:05:57) Em likes Ocarina music?(01:07:04) Wayfaring Stranger(01:09:30) Why does Play Along by Them Teeth strike a chord with Em?(01:10:50) Play Along(01:12:52) Dowsing by Temples is all about the musicianship.(01:15:56) Dowsing(01:20:27) Respect for Sara Jade from Em as another Singin' Woman(01:22:47) Singin' Woman(01:26:05) Show closing - Thank you to Em for joining us and tell us about her favorite V4V track that she has released to the Valueverse(01:28:53) wordswordswordsPeople in this Episode: - Randy Black - Emily Whitehurst