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RIOT just dropped their new album The Machine on Slander and NGHTMRE’s label, Gud Vibrations, and are hitting the road for their first-ever national headlining tour.

In this episode, we talk about what it takes to build a sustainable career in bass music—while staying true to your vision and leveling up every step of the way.

We dive into:

• The grind of moving from support slots to headlining shows
• How they balanced singles, a full album, and tour prep all at once
• The investment behind their visuals, branding, and comic book universe
• The realities of touring life, burnout, and building healthy routines
• Why up-and-coming artists need to slow down, stop chasing trends, and focus on quality music

If you’re serious about building a real career as an artist, this one’s packed with lessons on patience, strategy, and doing things the right way.

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What happens when the dream you’ve been chasing no longer feels like yours?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Fredy Lane returns to the podcast to share why she’s walking away from her artist project at the height of her momentum — and what it really means to let go, evolve, and trust your intuition.

We get into:

• Why she decided to retire the Fredy Lane project and leave the touring DJ lifestyle behind
• The pressure to stay in the game vs. the peace of choosing yourself
• What alignment actually feels like — and how to know when something’s no longer right for you
• Letting go of ego, comparison, and “success” to find real happiness
• Her next chapter: moving to Paris, reclaiming her creativity, and starting fresh on her own terms

This is a conversation about courage, clarity, and what it means to pivot with grace — not because you failed, but because you grew.

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Steller just wrapped her first headlining tour — and she’s doing things differently. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to build a career with intention, from learning to trust your gut to putting your mental health first in an industry that often glorifies the grind.

We get into:

• How Steller partnered with To Write Love On Her Arms to bring mental health resources to her shows
• Why she waited a full year before going on tour — and how she knew the timing was right
• The emotional and somatic signals she listens to when making big career decisions
• How to avoid burnout and comparison while still building a successful brand
• Why putting yourself out there on socials is a non-negotiable — even if it feels scary

If you’re building something meaningful and want to do it on your own terms, this one’s for you.

Follow Steller here:
https://www.instagram.com/stellersounds

Follow Nik Cherwink here:
https://www.instagram.com/nikcherwink

And visit my site to join the mailing list or book a free coaching call:
https://www.nikcherwink.com