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Hey everyone! This week, we’re doing something a little different — instead of our regular On The Porch episode, we’re bringing you a full episode of our new limited series, mastered. The Business of Music.

mastered. pulls back the curtain on the music industry, with real conversations about labels, touring, marketing, and what it actually takes to build a career as an artist. It’s all about giving you practical, real-world advice from people working in the business every day.

We’re excited to share this episode with you, and don’t worry — we’ll be back with our regular On The Porch format next week. You can also head over to the mastered. feed to catch the rest of the series.

Mike Denney has spent over 30 years in the music industry, working at major labels like Sony Music and Universal Music Canada before founding MDM Recordings.

In this episode, Mike and Jenna dive into what labels are actually looking for when they sign artists — and what it really takes to be ready for that moment.

They talk about building a strong foundation as an independent artist, the importance of work ethic, developing your brand and identity, and why not every artist is ready for radio or a record deal as early as they think.

Mike also shares insight into how the industry spots emerging talent, common mistakes artists make, and why patience, consistency, and long-term thinking are key to building a sustainable career.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to get signed — or whether you’re actually ready — this episode is a must-listen.

For more support with your music career, visit www.masteredbyfp.com.

mastered. by Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production, hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. mastered. by Front Porch Music is produced by Logan Miller, Jenna Weishar, and Jason Saunders.

The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Keith Hundt.

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This week, Jenna sat down with Braden Lam for coffee and a conversation about his career in music.

Braden grew up in Uxbridge, Ontario, but has called Halifax home for a decade. He headed East to go to school for Biology & Environmental Science at Dalhousie. He immersed himself in the Halifax and East Coast music scene, and has enjoyed living next to the Atlantic ever since.

Braden was first introduced to our radars when he was a semifinalist in SiriusXM's Top of the Country contest but has been cutting his teeth since his university years.

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We talked a lot about his debut album The Cloudmaker's Cry, which is a nod to the difficulty of navigating early adulthood. We also talked about the side quest business he and his wife started during the pandemic (listen to find out).

We talked about Folk as a genre and finding his sound through some of the late 2000s, early 2010s folk music. His sound balances these influences with some contemporary country.

Braden's exciting announcement recently was his signing of a major record deal with Universal Music Cananda! He's excited to be working with a large team and working on his next album.

Braden is currently on tour with School House for the Freewheelin' Field Trip tour for March.

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We’re so excited to welcome you back for Season 5 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music.

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On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and is hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. The podcast is produced by Jason Saunders.

The theme song for the podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling.

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From a dairy farm in British Columbia to signing with 604 Records — Danielle Ryan is just getting started.

On this episode of On The Porch, Danielle shares her journey through church stages, musical theatre, and The Next Star, how she taught herself guitar to tell her own stories, and what it felt like hearing her music on the radio for the first time.

We talk family support, songwriting with her brother, releasing her first (Christmas!) single, and the work ethic that comes from growing up on a farm.

It’s an honest conversation about perseverance, creativity, and building a country music career from the ground up.

We’re so excited to welcome you back for Season 5 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music.

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe … it’s one of the easiest ways to support the show and helps more listeners find us.

Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday.

On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and is hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. The podcast is produced by Jason Saunders.

The theme song for the podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling.

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