Our special guest this week is Emily Mills, host of our newest podcast, emily spins it!

Emily Mills has been an independent music journalist for several years, writing album and live show reviews for publications and her own blog, emily spins it. As her writing introduced her to new acts around the world, her love for the indie scene has continued to grow. Now, she wants to get to know the artists behind the music. Join her as she sits down with your future favorite artists to learn more about how they break through the noise.

The Indie Music Network Podcast hosted by Russ Rieger, Rebecca Carroll, and Heather de Armas

Breaking into music is harder than ever. In every episode of the podcast, we dive into the real strategies, struggles, and spotlight independent artist success stories that are rewriting the rules. From surviving tours to building superfans, we show you how indie artists can thrive without the machine. Because the future of music won't be handed down from the top — it's being built from the underground. Looking for your next DIY music community? NDYM empowers artists to realize their full potential, rise above the noise, and shape culture through music.

Contact us at www.notdeadyetmedia.com/contact

From the beauty aisles to the Billboard charts, art directors Kim Biggs and Alli Truch have shaped some of pop culture's most recognizable visuals. Their work with brands like Bliss, eos, and Philosophy, creative partnerships with Millie Bobby Brown and Emma Chamberlain, and legendary album covers for Alicia Keys, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Aerosmith and more is proof that in any era, great design endures.

For more than 20 years, these sisters have had a talent for capturing that hard-to-define magic that makes a brand actually mean something — and turning it into swoon-worthy, award-winning creative. They're driven by a shared love of art and design — and the powerful role both play in shaping pop culture. But if you trace it all back, the story starts with music.

Kim Biggs' journey begins in Los Angeles, where she carved out a standout career in the music industry — from Senior Art Director at Warner Bros. to Associate Creative Director at RCA Records, and eventually Head of Creative at Maverick. She's also co-founded three design firms of her own, building brands and creative teams with her sharp eye and instinct for what resonates.

Alli Truch made her way to New York to attend The School of Visual Arts — and stayed. Today, she serves as Design Faculty there, guiding and inspiring the next generation of creatives. Her music industry experience includes Creative Director roles at Elektra Entertainment, J Records, and Island/Def Jam, where she helped define the visual language for artists and releases at a global scale.

Raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Kim and Alli grew up in a family of creatives — so in many ways, this path wasn't just a career choice. It was in their DNA. Check out Kim and Alli's amazing work: https://www.biggsandco.net/

The Indie Music Network Podcast hosted by Russ Rieger, Rebecca Carroll, and Heather de Armas

Breaking into music is harder than ever. In every episode of the podcast, we dive into the real strategies, struggles, and spotlight independent artist success stories that are rewriting the rules. From surviving tours to building superfans, we show you how indie artists can thrive without the machine. Because the future of music won't be handed down from the top — it's being built from the underground.

Looking for your next DIY music community? NDYM empowers artists to realize their full potential, rise above the noise, and shape culture through music.

Contact us at www.notdeadyetmedia.com/contact

From the beauty aisles to the Billboard charts, art directors Kim Biggs and Alli Truch have shaped some of pop culture's most recognizable visuals. Their work with brands like Bliss, eos, and Philosophy, creative partnerships with Millie Bobby Brown and Emma Chamberlain, and legendary album covers for Alicia Keys, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Aerosmith and more is proof that in any era, great design endures.

For more than 20 years, these sisters have had a talent for capturing that hard-to-define magic that makes a brand actually mean something — and turning it into swoon-worthy, award-winning creative. They're driven by a shared love of art and design — and the powerful role both play in shaping pop culture. But if you trace it all back, the story starts with music.

Kim Biggs' journey begins in Los Angeles, where she carved out a standout career in the music industry — from Senior Art Director at Warner Bros. to Associate Creative Director at RCA Records, and eventually Head of Creative at Maverick. She's also co-founded three design firms of her own, building brands and creative teams with her sharp eye and instinct for what resonates.

Alli Truch made her way to New York to attend The School of Visual Arts — and stayed. Today, she serves as Design Faculty there, guiding and inspiring the next generation of creatives. Her music industry experience includes Creative Director roles at Elektra Entertainment, J Records, and Island/Def Jam, where she helped define the visual language for artists and releases at a global scale.

Raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Kim and Alli grew up in a family of creatives — so in many ways, this path wasn't just a career choice. It was in their DNA. Check out Kim and Alli's amazing work: https://www.biggsandco.net/

The Indie Music Network Podcast hosted by Russ Rieger, Rebecca Carroll, and Heather de Armas

Breaking into music is harder than ever. In every episode of the podcast, we dive into the real strategies, struggles, and spotlight independent artist success stories that are rewriting the rules. From surviving tours to building superfans, we show you how indie artists can thrive without the machine. Because the future of music won't be handed down from the top — it's being built from the underground.

Looking for your next DIY music community? NDYM empowers artists to realize their full potential, rise above the noise, and shape culture through music.

Contact us at www.notdeadyetmedia.com/contact