Episodes

  • ANAKIM - The Importance Of Mental Resilience, Visualization And Delusional Belief
    Jun 17 2024

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    Info here: https://thecultcreatives.com/workshop

    Anakim is a melodic techno artist who put the blinders on to go all-in on his goals and dreams. He's played at some of the biggest clubs with some of the biggest artists in the scene, toured internationally and recently launched his own record label "Celestial Body Records".

    In this episode we talk about the inspiration for his project, his success in the industry and the resilient mindset and work ethic that has fueled it all.

    Follow Anakim here:
    https://www.instagram.com/anakim

    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


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • HISHAM DAHUD (Rizik) - From "Shadow Artist" To Playing Coachella In Just A Few Short Years
    Jun 10 2024

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    Info here: https://thecultcreatives.com/workshop

    Hisham Dahud is a music producer and multi-instrumentalist who's artist project Rizik explores a wide variety of genres and adamantly refuses to be put in a box.

    After supporting artists for years through his digital marketing agency, teaching Music Business at ICON Collective and running a coaching program of his own, he decided he was sick of watching from the sidelines and started to pursue the artist path himself.

    His Rizik project quickly racked up millions of streams on Spotify for his neoclassical piano compositions and he was also recently invited to play drums for Saint Levant in front of tens of thousands of people at Coachella this year.

    Follow Hisham/Risik here:
    https://www.instagram.com/rizikmusic
    https://www.instagram.com/hishamdahud

    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

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • RYAN JASO (Super Evil Genius Corp) - The Marketing Agency Behind Your Favorite Artists & Festivals
    Jun 3 2024

    Ryan Jaso is the CEO & Co-Founder of the creative and digital marketing agency Super Evil Genius Corp. They work with some of the biggest artists, brands, record labels and festivals in the music industry including John Summit, Fisher, Chris Lake, Splash House, Golden Voice and many more.

    In this episode we talk about his many different roles in the music industry and the mindset that propelled his success, what they do as a creative and marketing agency and pro tips for how to navigate your career as an artist.

    Follow Jaso and SEGC here:
    https://www.instagram.com/jasooooo
    https://www.instagram.com/superevilgeniuscorp
    https://www.superevilgeniuscorp.com

    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

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    59 mins
  • BRIGHT LIGHTS - How To Be An Authentic Artist AND Music Business Savage
    May 27 2024

    Bright Lights is a two-time Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, artist, producer and DJ with a long list of accolades in the music industry. From writing songs for A-list artists like Justin Bieber and Britany Spears, to singing on tracks with dance music legends like Porter Robinson, Zedd and Hardwell, she has established herself as a true power player in the scene.

    Now focusing on her own artist project, she’s getting ready to drop a full-length album and carve out her place in dance music history. In this episode we talk about her decision to release an album rather than singles, the importance of teamwork and collaboration, how to find the “soul” of your art/music and much more.

    Follow Bright Lights here:
    https://www.instagram.com/brightlights333

    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

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    59 mins
  • LIZZY JANE - The Relentless Pursuit Of Being An Authentic Artist
    May 20 2024

    Lizzy Jane is a classically trained artist with a background playing in rock bands that is now carving out her out lane in the dance music industry. Staying authentic to her own vision and not allowing herself to be put in a box, she recently released an amazing 7-song EP called “Ignite”, played her first set at EDC and also hosts the Lizzy Jane podcast where she interviews artists and music industry professionals.

    Follow Lizzy Jane here:
    https://www.instagram.com/thisislizzyjane
    https://www.instagram.com/lizzyjanepodcast

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

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

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • SPACE YACHT - How LA's Favorite Industry Party Turned Into A Proper Brand And Label
    May 13 2024

    Space Yacht is one of the most culturally impactful brands in dance music. Starting off as a free Tuesday night party in LA, they are now throwing shows in multiple cities across the US, partnering with major festivals and releasing a constant stream of hits on their label Space Yacht Records.

    In this episode co-founders Rami Perlman and Henry Lu discuss how they built the brand, their passion for supporting rising talent and what it takes to be a truly successful artist in this industry.

    Follow Space Yacht, Rami and Henry here:
    https://www.instagram.com/spaceyacht
    https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic
    https://www.instagram.com/hiddenhen

    Join Space Yacht’s Tune Reactor show on Twitch every Mon and Thur at 8pm PST to get live feedback on your music and connect with other producers:
    https://www.twitch.tv/spaceyacht

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

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

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    57 mins
  • RINZEN - The Power Of Releasing Full-Length Albums
    May 6 2024

    Rinzen is a melodic techno artist who has had a meteoric career so far. Releasing with some of the biggest labels in the scene like Mau5trap , opening for legends like Eric Prydz and selling out headline shows all over the country, he recently dropped a full-length album called "Bend To The Light" that is a true masterpiece.

    In this episode we talk about his decision to release an album rather than singles, how to craft your story and narrative as an artist, the importance of staying healthy and energized and a deep dive into the ego, creativity and more.

    Follow Rinzen here:
    https://www.instagram.com/rinzen

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

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

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    59 mins
  • DAVID RISHTY (Palm Tree Records) - The Importance Of Storytelling As An Artist
    Apr 29 2024

    David Rishty is the president of Palm Tree Records, Kygo’s label imprint under Sony Music that is home to artists like Sam Felt, Forrester, Thomas Jack and more.

    In this episode we talk about David's music industry career and the mindset that has supported his success, what they look for when signing artists and the importance of really understanding who you are as an artist and the bigger story you're telling.

    Follow David and Palm Tree Records here:
    https://www.instagram.com/daverishty
    https://www.instagram.com/palmtreerecs

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

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    56 mins