Cloud Machine (Eights Creative)

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-eighth episode, Nate Day joins Mat to discuss the recent activities & clients at Eights, current music industry topics and insights, how they went from freelancing to incorporating, the companies' plans for the summer, and much much more. We also play the Dreamfest game. Thanks for listening!

Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanday_

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork

Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this forty-second episode, Meg Moon joins Mat to discuss her recent success, origin story, creating for social media, concert photography, being on the road, The Beaches' Blame my Ex Tour, and much much more! We also play the Dream Fest Game. Thanks for listening! Meg Moon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg_moon Meg's website: megmoonstudio.com Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative_/ Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours. In today's episode, host Mat Landry dives deep into the world of songwriting & collaboration with EARTH TO EMILY. With a unique blend of modern pop and R&B influences, Emily shares her invaluable insights into her creative process, balancing life between LA and Toronto, and navigating the evolving music industry.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

Emily's journey into becoming Earth To Emily

Balancing life and art between Toronto and LA

Insights on why artists move to major music hubs like LA, New York, and Nashville

The dual-city lifestyle and its impact on her music

A deep dive into Emily's songwriting process

Writing for herself vs. collaborating with artists like ELIO & Babygirl

Evolution of her sound and personal artistic journey

Inspirations and references for her new EP, 'Socialite Rodeo' (out July 5th)

The role of collaboration in her creative process

Memorable collaboration experiences and their impact

Sneak peek into 'Socialite Rodeo'

Goals for her music career and advice for aspiring artists

🔗 Stay Connected:

PRE-SAVE 'SOCIALITE RODEO': https://ditto.fm/socialite-rodeo

Follow EARTH TO EMILY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erth2emily/

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Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

👍 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this nineteenth episode, Mat & Sarah Ibrahim from Live Nation/Budweiser Stage & RBC discuss her current roles in the organizations, live music from a showgoer and organizer perspective, and her origin story. They also play the brand-new game: DreamFest. Thanks for listening!Get in contact with Sarah Ibrahim on socials at @__surrah or on LinkedIn!To visit the Eights's website: https://www.eightscreative.com/You can also visit Eights on socials at @eightscreativeMany thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources. Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:34 - Sarah's Favourite Live Experiences00:09:24 - Business, can't live without music00:16:10 - Sarah's Origin Story00:24:48 - University to Bud Stage00:31:44 - Day to Day at Live Nation00:40:00 - Getting the job00:47:40 - RBC00:53:28 - Being the best fan01:02:46 - DreamFest GAME01:10:48 - Conclusion

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-fourth episode, Alexandra Lutz-Higgins joins Mat to discuss discuss lighting, programming, touring, the ins and outs of her job, being a woman in tech, her origin story, the music industry, and so much more! We also play the Dreamfest Game. Thanks for listening!

Al's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aalexandrarose/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/

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Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this forty-fifth episode, Shae Holt joins Mat to discuss her journey through clothes, influences and current trends, styling for the stage vs. for photo vs. for video, and much more. We also play the Dream Fest Game. Thanks for listening! Shae' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaeholt Her website: shaeholt.com Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative_/ Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this seventy-second episode, TJ Rodriguez joins Mat to discuss playback engineering, programming & arranging, the show building process, working on some of the biggest tours in the world, his professional path, living in LA, the music industry, and much much more. We also play the Producer’s Game. Thanks for listening!

TJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trodondrums/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this eighth episode, Mat & Jeff Kingsbury discuss drumming for artists in 2023, similar influences & references, Jeff’s Origin Story, and the connection between comedy and music. They also play the producer’s game. Thanks for listening!

To connect with Jeff please visit his website: http://jeffrk.com/

Or, his socials: @jeffrkd

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:16 - Jeff's Favourite Live Show Experiences

00:10:32 - The evolution of the industry

00:14:30 - Jeff's Origin Story: East Coast Hero

00:25:50 - Playing with bands - University & Beyond

00:30:30 - Sessioning vs. Being in a band

00:33:00 - Infinite Span: Lives in Music

00:39:33 - Canada's music scene

00:44:40 - Jeff's Musical Influences & References

00:54:50 - Comedy & Music

00:59:00 - The Producer's Game

01:08:28 - Conclusion

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry sits down with the immensely talented Darryl Joseph-Dennie. As a Producer, Music Director, Band Leader, Educator, and Keyboardist from Mississauga, Ontario, Darryl is at the forefront of Toronto’s most culture-forward music projects. We delve into his influential work with Listening Room Toronto, Nostalgic Playlist, and Who You Got?, and discuss his role in fostering community through Jazz, Fusion, and Neo-Soul.

🔍 Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:00 - Favourite Live Show Experience

00:04:30 - Best Representation of Darryl's Work - Nostalgic Playlist

00:08:00 - The Listening Room Project and Music Industry Trends

00:10:20 - Joni Mitchell's Quote and Darryl's Response

00:13:25 - Future of the Music Industry — Threat of AI

00:18:20 - Social media in the music industry

00:19:25 - Darryl’s journey in the music industry

00:26:40 - Saying yes & making unexpected connections

00:29:00 - Listening Room Toronto

00:36:10 - Improvising Music & How to Jam Better

00:39:40 - How the Listening Room Toronto Works

00:42:00 - Listening Room Highlights

00:48:00 - The Nostalgic Playlist

00:51:00 - Working with a team vs working Solo

00:53:00 - Working as a Musical Director

00:57:00 - Balancing Multiple Projects

01:01:00 - The Toronto Music Community & Upcoming Toronto Artists

01:06:26 - Advice to Aspiring Musicians & diversifying skills

01:10:59 - Staying inspired & Darryl’s Goals

01:15:30 - The Producer’s Game

01:26:10 - Outro

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Darryl Joseph-Dennie on Instagram: @darryljdennie

Follow Mat Landry: @matlandry_

Follow Eights: @eightscreative

Follow Eights Network: @eightsnetwork

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.gg/admhEuP3

👍 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this first episode, Mat & Nate Day discuss the anatomy of a live set, finding your identity & sound as a session musician, and do's and don'ts of touring, and more. They wrap up by talking about touring stories from their work with ELIO & opening for Charli XCX.

Resources mentioned:

Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull (Pixar) - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/216369/creativity-inc-by-ed-catmull-with-amy-wallace/

The Touring Musician's Handbook by Bob Owsinski - https://bobbyowsinski.com/touring-musicians-handbook-2/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:16 - Nate's Favourite Live Show Experiences

00:04:35 - Music vs. The Music Business

00:11:57 - The Anatomy Of A Live Show

00:23:25 - Serving The Artist & Iconic Session Musicians

00:25:06 - MYTHconception: Creative Freedom & Avril Lavigne

00:36:13 - Do's Of Touring

00:52:05 - Don'ts Of Touring

01:02:43 - Touring Stories: ELIO

01:10:45 - Touring Stories: Charli XCX

01:16:38 - What Is Eights? What Do You We Do?

01:17:48 - Conclusion

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this twenty-eighth episode, Noah Monckton joins Mat to discuss his origin story, his Toronto-based pop-rock group The High Loves, being a band in 2023, and songwriting. Noah also takes us through his dream album in this week's Producer's Game. Thanks for listening! To get in touch with Noah, contact him on socials at @noahmonckton ! For more information on The High Loves: @thehighloves on all socials Youtube: @thehighloves5472 Website: https://www.thehighloves.com/ Follow Mat: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine Podcast! Your backstage pass to the creative industry, brought to you by Eights Creative, the agency redefining live performance.

In this episode, host Mat Landry is joined by indie pop artist Akeem Oh as he returns to the podcast to celebrate the release of his new single, “Fomotion”—his first release in years. Akeem opens up about the inspiration behind the track, how it blends themes of FOMO and being outside the mainstream, and why it’s his freshest and most danceable track yet. Mat and Akeem reflect on his growth as an artist, their long-standing collaboration, and what it’s like to return to music after a hiatus. Tune in for a fun, insightful conversation packed with creative sparks and musical wisdom.

📖 Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:36 - Akeem’s favourite live show, Radiohead

00:05:08 - what makes lives experience memorable, easing into the show

00:08:45 - Looks & cooperation VS Talent (quote segment)

00:11:45 - authenticity, women & diversity in music

00:13:39 - where is the industry going?

00:15:15 - inspiration for Akeem’s new single - FOMOTION | Pandemic, FOMO & friendships.

00:18:04 - taking time off & growing before releasing music

00:21:00 - Akeem’s fan mail campaign

00:24:30 - writing and production changes from previous work

00:29:30 - Taking a break, growing confidence, longevity of bands

00:37:00 - Finding confidence & feeling comfortable as yourself

00:38:38 - Akeem’s future projects

00:42:30 - experiences shaping FOMOTION | disappearing & vices

00:45:45 - staying relevant in an evolving indie pop scene

00:48:36 - general tips for creative block

00:53:20 - Dream fest game | Black Eyed Peas, Neil Young, Paul McCartney

01:01:00 - Outro

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Akeem on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akeemohmusic

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded creatives, ask questions, and gain insider perspectives in the industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this second episode, Mat & Becca Hamel discuss concert photography, the importance of content creators in the music industry, and what to bring on tour as a freelance photographer. Throughout the chat, Becca gives her concert photography tips & tricks, and advice for those who want to start shooting their favourite acts.

Becca Hamel is a Toronto based photographer, designer, and creative director. Her clients include the Junos, Universal, Sony, Capitol records, Atlantic, and much, much, much more. Her work has been featured at Vogue Russia, NME, i-D, DORK, and Paper Mag, amongst others. You can find her work with Valley, The Beaches, ELIO, and more at her website: beccahamel.com / @beccahamel

Resources mentioned:

Matty Vogel - https://www.instagram.com/mattyvogel/ - @mattyvogel

Matty Vogel's blog for more information: https://www.mattyvogel.com/blog/

David O'donohue - https://www.david-od.com/ - @david_od

Gabriella Hughes - https://www.gabriellahughes.com/ - @gabriellahughes

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:02 - Becca's Favourite Live Show Experiences

00:06:45 - The Intersection of Music Business & Photography

00:10:04 - The Impact of Content Creators in the Music Industry

00:16:00 - Quality vs. Quantity, Artists vs. Content Creators

00:18:40 - Becca's Origin Story

00:24:46 - Mythconception: Everyone Can Be A Photographer When They Have an iPhone

00:28:47 - Artist Network: Lennon Stella, Joshua Basset, and the Power of Social Media

00:35:45 - The Importance of Working with Inspiring Artists

00:37:20 - Concert Photography: Tips & Tricks

00:43:17 - What Does a Touring Photographer Bring on the Road?

00:49:56 - How do you reach out to artists to work them?

00:57:42 - Imposter Syndrome

01:01:49 - Advice for Anyone That Wants To Shoot Concerts

01:06:30 - Conclusion

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fourth episode, Mat & Elise Mariah discuss the balance between content and creation, Elise's current position and day to day life at ETalk, and her run with Daniel Caesar on his Case Studies Tour. They also play a new game called "Guess That!"

Elise Mariah is a signer/songwriter from Toronto, ON. Since an early age, she has been active in the music industry both on and off stage. In 2019, she was a background vocalist on Daniel Ceasar’s worldwide CASE STUDY: 01 tour. In the last year, she has been a content producer for Canada’s number 1 entertainment news show called Etalk, interviewing some of the biggest stars in the industry and writing some of the most compelling articles on your favourite entertainment topics.

For more information and to get in touch with Elise, you can get in contact at her website elisemariah.com or at @elisemariah on all socials.

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:50 - Elise's Favourite Live Show Experiences

00:06:31 - Content Creation in the Music Industry

00:09:00 - The Balance Between Content and Artistry

00:14:19 - Elise's Origin Story

00:21:40 - Discovering a Passion at Canada's Walk of Fame

00:23:37 - The Search for the Perfect Job

00:26:33 - eTalk: Day in the life

00:31:53 - Getting the Daniel Caesar Call

00:41:19 - On Tour - Case Study: 01

00:44:30 - What Elise Learnt On Tour

00:48:45 - Guess That!

00:56:38 - Tips & Tricks: Online Covers

01:02:50 - Conclusion

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this thirty-fourth episode, Avry joins Mat to discuss his new album (releasing in October), balancing his careers in music and finance consulting, growing up on the Canadian West Coast, influences, his creative discovery, and First Up with RBCxMusic. We also play the Dream Fest game. Thanks for listening! Avry: @avrymusic Avry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avry.music RBCxMusic: https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/music/all14-all-or.html First Up with RBCxMusic is a program developed to showcase and elevate emerging musicians and recording artists from across Canada. The new Featured Artists will benefit from unique performance opportunities, mentorship, funding, as well as media and promotional marketing support from RBCxMusic. Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-seventh episode, Devon Cole joins Mat to discuss her early success as an artist, social media, the music business, how she navigates the industry, using her platform to mobilize her fanbase, tips & tricks to grow a fanbase, and much much more. We also play the Dreamfest game. Thanks for listening!

Devon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devonmcole/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/

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Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-first episode, nodisco's Chris Toufexis joins Mat to discuss self-discovery, the current music business, his origin story, treasure hunting for new music, the need to be a content creator in 2024, and much much more. We also play the Producer's Game. Thanks for listening!

nodisco.'s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodiscoworld

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/

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Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this thirty-first episode, Abby Cassio joins Mat to discuss her role as the Executive Director of River & Sky, this year’s edition, her origin story, going to TMU's Creative Industries program, growing up in the Sudbury arts scene and the current state of the city's downtown core. Thanks for listening! River & Sky: https://riverandsky.ca/ Abby's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailcassio/ Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this third episode, Mat & TRP.P discuss production tips & tricks, their dream collaboration album, the communities that have surrounded them, and their origin. They also play a new game on the podcast called "Didn't Cha Know"!

TRP.P is an R&B/Hip-Hop duo hailing from Toronto, Canada. The duo consists of Truss (music producer on television show Sort Of) and Phoenix Pagliacci (featured artist on rapper Shad’s album TAO). In 2019, TRP.P released their first full-length album 2TRP.P, which garnered press from outlets including Fader, Earmilk, Exclaim! Magazine and NOW Toronto. Fresh off of last year’s Western Canada tour, where they opened for Juno-award winning rapper Shad & some international dates, TRP.P released their second full-length album entitled “Mirror Soul” in summer 2022: https://wearetrpp.bandcamp.com/album/mirror-soul

You can find more information online at wearetrpp.com or on socials here: @wearetrpp

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro & Laughter

00:03:35 - TRP.P's Favourite Live Show Experiences

00:07:50 - Navigating Mass Consumption & Creation in 2023

00:12:05 - How Mass Consumption Affects TRP.P's process

00:15:00 - TRP.P's Origin Story

00:18:22 - "Didn't Cha Know", the game!

00:32:33 - Production Tips & Tricks

00:38:05 - Appreciating Producers & The Team Around You

00:40:50 - The Dream Album!!!

00:49:50 - Growing up in Toronto

00:54:56 - The Music Communities of Toronto

01:02:20 - Conclusion

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this forty-ninth episode, Nate Day (Co-Founder of Eights) joins Mat (the other half) to discuss our first full year at Eights (2023), what’s currently on our minds in the music industry, and what’s on the radar for us in 2024. Thanks for listening! Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanday_ Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative_/ Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this seventeenth episode, we're trying a new format: Mat's Monthly. Mat does a solo podcast discussing his trip to New York to meet Pino Palladino, Chris Dave, and Isaiah Sharkey. He also shines a light on Charli XCX's new @360_brat private account and exclusivity in the music industry. Thanks for listening!To visit the Eights's website: https://www.eightscreative.com/You can also visit Eights on socials at @eightscreative Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:55 - Meeting Pino, Chris, and Isaiah00:04:40 - The Pre-Meeting Story00:08:37 - The Night of the Meeting00:11:34 - Post-Show00:16:18 - Tips on Meeting your Heroes00:20:53 - Eights Update00:25:22 - Runaway Tech & Ai00:31:22 - Charli XCX & @360_Brat00:34:56 - Exclusivity in Music00:39:34 - Conclusion

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your backstage pass to the creative industry, brought to you by Eights Creative, the agency pushing boundaries in live performance.

In this episode, host Mat Landry chats with his brother, Simon-Rys Landry, a multi-talented artist currently studying at the University of Ottawa's theatre conservatory. Simon delves into the nuances of creativity, navigating artistic mediums, and balancing multiple passions. They also explore the meaning of authenticity, the evolution of Simon’s creative journey, and his insights on performance and artistry.

🔍 Episode Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:53 - Simon’s Favourite Live Shows

6:43 - What makes live experience’s memorable & some experiences better than others?

14:35 - Looks & cooperation vs. talent (quote segment)

22:18 - Confidence vs. talent, developing confidence

26:13 - Simon’s artistic journey

32:50 - Artistic burnout & balancing multiple creative projects

37:45 - Everyone’s impact on your art, the village of collaboration

41:24 - What does authenticity mean to Simon? Staying true while taking inspiration

47:00 - How Simon’s creativity has evolved over time & theatre vs. music

57:40 - Feeling self-assured and connected on stage — Simon’s biggest lesson from live performance

1:02:20 - Simon’s first play performance

1:06:30 - Up next in Simon’s artist journey

1:11:35 - Simon’s dream role

1:15:00 - The Dreamfest Game

1:24:00 - Outro

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Simon Landry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rys.simon/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded creatives, ask questions, and gain insider perspectives in the industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fifty-fourth episode, Zoë McMillan joins Mat to discuss discuss her new venture called DrumSknz, session drumming, touring, drum covers, YouTube, her origin story, the music industry and much more! We also play the Dreamfest game. Thanks for listening!

Zoë's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zomcmillan

Drumsknz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumsknzz

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork

Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine Podcast! Your backstage pass to the creative industry, brought to you by Eights Creative, the agency redefining live performance. Your host, Mat Landry, is currently on tour right now with The Beaches. And so we decided that we would do something a bit different, and show some highlights from two previous episodes from November 2023, where Mat Interviewed The Beaches during their first major headline tour in Canada.

At the release of this episode, The Beaches are currently on their last tour of the year in the States, so we thought this would be a great moment to look back. In this first clip, The Beaches share their transition to independence after being dropped by a label, and reflect on their musical upbringing. In the second clip, the Beaches reflect on the stories behind some of their more overlooked songs, and how TikTok has boosted their popularity and helped them sell out shows. They discuss their excitement in the midst of their tour, and reflect on the success they’ve had so far.

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow The Beaches: https://instagram.com/thebeachesband/?hl=en

Follow Mat Landry: https://instagram.com/matlandry_/?hl=en

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👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review! Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fifty-ninth episode, Colin Moore joins Mat to discuss his role as the Director of Touring Production at Soundbox, Lighting Design, Production processes, the evolution of the live music industry, his origin story, and much more! We also play the dream fest game. Thanks for listening!

Colin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinjamesmoore/

Soundbox Productions website: https://soundboxpro.com/

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your backstage pass to the creative industry, brought to you by Eights Creative, the agency pushing boundaries in live performance.

In this episode, host Mat Landry is joined by Nate Day, co-founder of Eights Creative. Together, they dive into the latest updates on Eights Creative’s journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs of growing a creative agency. They share insights on the evolution of their vision, the impact of recent projects, and what’s next for Eights as they continue to push the boundaries of live music experiences.

📖 Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:50 - Catching up

3:26 - How Eights has changed in the past year

8:25 - Unexpected lessons from running Eights (good clip)

15:10 - Eights’ evolving creative process, collaboration vs direction

20:50 - Expanding into new markets & services, expanding to the US

27:10 - Eights’ milestones, The Beaches & Valley Toronto show

32:42 - Eights’ impact on Nate and Mat’s personal life

44:00 - Eights next goals

48:10 - Rapid Qs - fav bands, fav post-show snack, dream Eights project, oh s*** moments

1:06:30 - not drumming, feeling creatively fulfilled

1:12:20 - Perfect day off

1:18:00 - outro

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Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded creatives, ask questions, and gain insider perspectives in the industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this forty-eighth episode, Laurie Lee Boutet joins Mat to discuss managing in the music industry, her origin story, social media, the music business, managing from a distance, and much more. We also play the Dreamfest Game. Thanks for listening! Laurie' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurieleeboutet Wednesday MGMT's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wednesdaymgmt/ Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative_/ Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fifty-fifth episode, Connor Pohl joins Mat to discuss his band Violet Night, their new single "Ferrari Red", music videos, his origin story, musical influences, thoughts on the music business, being in a band, and much more. We also play the Dreamfest Game. Thanks for listening!

Connor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connorpohl

Violet Night's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violetnightmusic

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fifty-seventh episode, Sean Samuels joins Mat to discuss musical directing, drumming, church & gospel music, his origin story, being a father & husband, and much more. We also play the Producer's Game. Thanks for listening!

Sean's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seansams/

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-second episode, Frank Bach joins Mat to discuss his artist project MONK, punk music, design, his work at Headspace & Instagram, mindfulness, Sudbury (Ontario), balancing career & art, the current music business, his origin story, and much more. We also play the Dreamfest Game. Thanks for listening!

Frank's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zen.daddy

MONK's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monk.losangeles

Sunshine Shop's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshineshop.la

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixtieth episode, cindë joins Mat to discuss her artist project, her upcoming first EP, going between session musician and front-person, co-founding Spooky Action Records, influences and writing, characters & storytelling, being a woman in the industry, her origin story, the music business and much more. We also play the Dream Fest Game. Thanks for listening!

cindë's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcinde

PRE-SAVE "Villain Origin Story": https://cinde.lnk.to/villainoriginstory

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fifty-sixth episode, Eliza Enman-McDaniel joins Mat to discuss her band The Beaches and their recent success, her origin story, the music business, being in a band, touring, their current writing process, and much more. We also play the Dream Fest Game. Thanks for listening!

Eliza's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizaenmanmcdaniel

The Beaches' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachesband

Beaches' website: thebeachesband.com

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fifty-first episode, Alison Perdue joins Mat to discuss day-to-day managing in the music industry, her origin story, social media, the music business, balancing roles, and much more. We also play the Dreamfest Game. Thanks for listening!

Alison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisonperdue

Wednesday MGMT's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wednesdaymgmt/

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your backstage pass to the creative industry, brought to you by Eights Creative, the agency pushing boundaries in live performance.

In this episode, host Mat Landry is joined by Alex DiMauro, a key member of the Toronto-based band, Valley. Fresh off the release of their third album, "Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden," Alex shares an inside look at the band's creative journey, his role within Valley, and the making of their latest record. They discuss the artistic process behind the album, the challenges and triumphs of being in a band, and what it’s like to bring their music to life on tour. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of creativity, collaboration, and the music industry.

📖 Chapters:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:30 - Catching up post-album release

00:02:40 - Alex’s favourite band, meeting Green Day story

00:09:00 - authenticity & making live experiences memorable (Good clip)

00:14:00 - Looks & cooperation VS Talent (quote segment)

00:18:40 - new developments in the music industry, new wave of authenticity (good clip)

00:22:50 - the meaning behind Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden (good clip)

00:25:40 - the writing process of Valley’s new album, band changes

00:30:10 - writing in a cabin in the woods

00:36:30 - key messages in Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden

00:39:00 - Alex’s favourite track on the new album

00:41:20 - Reception of the album

00:43:08 - Live translation of Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden

00:47:25 - Touring stories

00:50:10 - balancing band member responsibilities

00:54:45 - Valley & Alex’s upcoming plans

00:58:10 - Advice for beginning musicians & comparison

01:02:00 - The Dreamfest game

01:08:00 - Outro

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Follow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexdimauro1

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Follow Valley: https://www.instagram.com/valleyband/

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Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded creatives, ask questions, and gain insider perspectives in the industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-ninth episode, Erica Fox joins Mat to discuss her multi-hyphenate career in music, social media, her artist project, songwriting, the state of the music industry, her origin story and much more! We also play the producer’s game. Thanks for listening!

Erica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyericafox

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this forty-seventh episode, Brendan Kennedy joins Mat to discuss tour managing, his origin story, keeping up with bands on the road, touring tips & tricks, handling different roles, and much more. We also play the Dreamfest Game. Thanks for listening! Brendan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendankennedy_/ Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative_/ Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music industry podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this seventieth episode, Kris Pooley joins Mat to discuss Musical Directing, American Idol, getting vs. keeping the gig, his professional path, influences, composing vs. arranging, the music industry, and much much more. We also play the producer’s game. Thanks for listening!

Kris Pooley is a musical director, composer, and arranger originally from Detroit, Michigan. He has been the musical director for American Idol since 2018, and throughout his career, he has worked with Katie Perry, Kesha, Demi Lovato, Adam Lambert, Rita Ora, Jane’s Addiction, Smashing Pumpkins, and many more. Over the last decade, you may have heard his work through your TV on programs such as Glee, American Horror Story, and even the Super Bowl in 2015! We hope you enjoy the episode!

Kris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krispooley/

Website: https://www.pooleymusic.com/

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixth episode, Mat & Noah Shwartz discuss his book called "Infinite Span: Life in Music", teaching music business in 2023, the future of the industry, and Shwartz personal journey from Berklee College of Music to now. Thanks for listening!

To purchase Shwartz' "Infinite Span: Lives in Music" book: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08B88RJFZ?geniuslink=true

Art Haus Website: https://www.arthausmusic.com/

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:25 - Noah's Favourite Live Show Experiences

00:12:28 - Being listenable in 2023

00:19:00 - Teaching & Technology in music

00:25:00 - Post-Berklee, Grad Studies

00:29:10 - The Importance of Teaching Music Business

00:33:00 - Infinite Span: Lives in Music

00:41:42 - Global Music & Its Business

00:48:00 - Cognitive vs. Music Dissonance

00:56:42 - What do outsiders need to know about the music industry?

00:59:35 - What do artists need to look out for in 2023?

01:06:40 - What's lacking in the music industry?

01:08:46 - ArtHaus

01:15:28 - Conclusion

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry dives deep into the world of artist management with Natalie Weigel from 2 plus 2 management. Natalie shares her invaluable insights into managing artists, discovering new talent, and navigating the challenges of the evolving music industry.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

Natalie's favorite live show experience as a fan

Her journey into artist management and joining 2 plus 2 management

A typical day in the life of an artist manager

Key responsibilities and challenges in artist management

Discovering and signing new talent in 2024

Developing an artist’s career from the early stages to becoming established

The impact of social media and digital platforms on artist management

Navigating common challenges faced by artists today

The importance of networking and building relationships in the industry

Tips for aspiring artists

Advice for aspiring artists and managers

Balancing business, creativity, and networking in artist management

Future goals and exciting projects at 2 plus 2 management

Playing the Dreamfest Game

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Natalie Weigel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalieweigel/

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Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

👍 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine Podcast, your all-access pass to the music industry. Every week, we immerse you in the music world, uncovering industry insights, offering expert guidance, and exploring the stories influencing the music industry. Cloud Machine Podcast is brought to you by Eights, the innovative creative agency behind some of your favourite live concerts and tours. Want to take your music to the next level? Join our vibrant community on the Eights Network Discord.

This time, we’re in part two of showing highlight clips from previous episodes on the topic of social media in the music industry.

You’ll be hearing from various musicians, artist managers, and more talk about the role and impact of social media in the music industry - especially when it comes to TikTok.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this forty-fourth episode, and the second of two parts, The Beaches joins Mat to discuss the Blame My Ex tour and what's next. We also play the most chaotic Producer's game yet. Thanks for listening! The Beaches' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachesband Meg's website: thebeachesband.com Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative_/ Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-sixth episode, Julien Laferrière joins Mat to discuss the role of playback, show directing, touring, the ins and outs of his job, the importance of mindfulness, the impact of substances on the industry, his origin story, and so much more! We also play the Dreamfest Game. Thanks for listening!

Julien's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julien.laferriere

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-third episode, Horace Bray joins Mat to discuss guitar playing, gigging, recording & composing, his lofi project "Felty", his journey on social media, teaching jazz music, teaching, his origin story, music business, and so much more. We also play the Producer’s Game. Thanks for listening!

Horace's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horacebray/

Felty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feltymusic/

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fifty-second episode, Karah James joins Mat to discuss her band Valley, drumming and writing, visual art, her origin story, the music business, being in a band, the realities of being an artist in this music climate, and much more. We also play the Producer’s Game. Thanks for listening!

Karah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lokalcolor

Valley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisvalley

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this thirty-third episode, Luna Elle joins Mat to discuss opening for Alanis Morisette, Getting Shaquille O’Neal’s approval, growing up in Missisauga, 90s & 2000s R&B, social media, the team around an artist, and First Up with RBCxMusic. We also play the Dream Fest game. Thanks for listening! Luna Elle: @lunaellemusic Luna Elle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunaelle/ RBCxMusic: https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/music/all14-all-or.html First Up with RBCxMusic is a program developed to showcase and elevate emerging musicians and recording artists from across Canada. The new Featured Artists will benefit from unique performance opportunities, mentorship, funding, as well as media and promotional marketing support from RBCxMusic. Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fufth episode, Mat & Trent Hurst from Universal Music Canada discuss his current position as Black Music Marketing Coordinator, his former Synch & Liscensing positionat Peer Music, and his grand-fathers legendary label Ram Records. They also chat about how to get your foot into the door and make an impact. Thanks for listening!

Trent Hurst is a multi-hyphenate music industry facilitator from Toronto, ON. After graduating from the Creative Industries program at TMU in 2021, he started working for Peer Music as their Creative Coordinator, working with songwriting catalogs, metadata, and licensing. After finishing his contract with them, he quickly shot up the ranks in Universal Music Canada’s Black Music division, now working with some of the most present and important Canadian R&B, Soul, and Rap artists of 2023.

You can get in contact with Trent Hurst on socials at @trent_hurst.

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:30 - Trent's Favourite Live Show Experiences

00:05:45 - Music Marketing in 2023

00:09:48 - Trent's Origin Story

00:11:20 - Ram Records

00:15:10 - Creative Industries, TMU

00:18:50 - Interning at Universal: Catalogue

00:20:53 - Working at Peer Music: Publishing

00:25:05 - Working at Universal: Marketing

00:30:56 - Artist to discover

00:32:42 - Highlights @ Universal

00:35:28 - Marketing101

00:51:53 - Tips & Tricks: Getting into the Industry

00:57:53 - Conclusion

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry dives deep into the world of music production & Creativity with Mickey Brandolino. From his time with Valley to his solo ventures, Mickey shares his invaluable insights into his creative process, his journey through creativity, and navigating the evolving music industry.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

Mickey's journey from Valley to his solo career

A deep dive into Mickey's songwriting and production process

Writing for himself vs. collaborating with other artists

Evolution of his sound and personal artistic journey

Inspirations and influences on his recent work

The role of collaboration in his creative process

Memorable collaboration experiences and their impact

Sneak peek into his upcoming projects

Goals for his music career and advice for aspiring artists

🔗 Stay Connected:

Follow Mickey Brandolino on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickey.brandolino/

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandry_/

Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/

Follow Eights Network: https://www.instagram.com/eightsnetwork/

Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.com/channels/1254855233348177921/1254998795389898774

👍 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, share, and leave a review!

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixth episode, Mat & Akeem Oh discuss Akeem’s origin story, his creative process, and some of the artists that have impacted him the most. We also play a game of "Didn't Cha Know" - Best Friend's Edition. Thanks for listening!

Akeem Oh is an artist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, creator, historian, vinyl curator, and DJ. Having been based out of Ottawa for over 10 years, Akeem has garnered a respect in the English and french music industries as an artist, visionary, and facilitator of all things music and live experiences. Over the span of his still young career, he has played a crucial role in multiple records & projects. In 2018, Akeem Oh started releasing music from his current era such as the singles “Winter Crush”, “School Girl”, and “Oh, Live from the Record Center”, a Bandcamp exclusive.

He is currently working on his next batch of singles and a new project with some of Toronto’s finest songwriters and producers.

For more information and to get in touch with Akeem, you can get in contact with him at his website akeemoh.com or on socials at @akeemohmusic.

Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:38 - Akeem's Favourite Live Show Experiences

00:06:46 - Music vs. Marketing in 2023

00:10:00 - The Resurgence of Vinyl

00:13:48 - Akeem's Origin Story

00:20:00 - Franco-Ontarian Music Industry

00:28:30 - Akeem's Biggest Influences

00:31:43 - Cancel Culture: Arcade Fire

00:35:08 - Oh's Creative Process

00:47:25 - Akeem's Present for Mat

00:50:20 - Didn't Cha Know - Best Friend's Edition

00:59:55 - How To Be an Authentic Artist

00:51:53 - Tips & Tricks: Getting into the Industry

01:08:40 - Conclusion

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fifty-third episode, Rob Laska joins Mat to discuss his band Valley, influences and writing, storytelling, his origin story, the music business, being in a band, creativity, their new album, and much more. We also play the Producer’s Game. Thanks for listening!

Rob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlasbroker

Valley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisvalley

Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favourite live concerts and tours.

In this episode, host Mat Landry sits down with Chris Mermer, a CPA, bookkeeper, and the creative mind behind Vertigo Blue. Chris shares his journey in the accounting world, the launch of his new artist-services venture, Gemini, and the importance of financial literacy in the music industry. He also dives into financial advice for all creatives and how his artistic side influences his professional endeavours.

🔍 Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

1:50 - Wakes a good live show, The 1975 & Turnstile

6:40 - Looks and cooperation vs talent (quote segment)

9:20 - Where is the industry is going? Labels, publishing, artist transparency, quality vs quantity

17:50 - Chris’s journey in accounting in music & Gemini

23:40 - Indicators of financial health in a business

25:30 - importance of budgeting in the music industry

28:00 - taxes in the creative industry

31:40 - how creative businesses navigate financial regulation and tax laws

35:00 - how Chris is balancing accounting with creative work

37:10 - saving money vs reinvesting into your creative business

42:20 - advice for young creatives dealing with debt

44:40 - diversifying income streams in the music business

47:30 - advice for accounting in the creative industry

54:30 - staying updated on trends in finances for the music industry, using AI

59:10 - Chris’s top financial advice - cash is king & start investing young

1:01:20 - Chris’s goals, Vertigo Blue, balancing creative projects with accounting

1:08:30 - The Dreamfest Game

1:13:16 - Outro

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

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Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this thirtieth episode, Paul Loewenberg joins Mat to discuss Sudbury's cultural explosion in the 80's and 90's and his journey as the Artistic Director of Northern Lights Festival Boreal for 17 years. Paul was also the primary booker for the legendary Townehouse Tavern in Sudbury for close to thirty years. Throughout the podcast they chat about the ups and downs of the current live music industry and Paul shares stories of the past three decades. Thanks for listening! Shuswap on the Nipissing: https://shuswapcamp.com/ Northern Lights Festival Boreal: https://nlfb.ca/ The Townehouse Tavern: https://www.townehousetavern.com/ Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fortieth episode, Katie Tupper joins Mat to discuss the creative process of her two EPs “Towards the End” & “Where to Find Me”, her live shows, crossing Canada in her car to go join new band members, community in the music industry, Katie’s Origin Story, and much more. They also play the Dream Fest Game. Thanks for listening! Katie Tupper's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katietupper/ Katie's website: https://www.katietuppermusic.com/ YouTube: @KatieTupper Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative_/ Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine Podcast, your all-access pass to the music industry. Every week, we immerse you in the music world, uncovering industry insights, offering expert guidance, and exploring the stories that influence the music industry. Cloud Machine Podcast is brought to you by Eights, the innovative creative agency behind some of your favourite live concerts and tours. Want to take your music to the next level? Join our vibrant community on the Eights Network Discord.

Your host, Mat Landry, is currently away on tour right now with The Beaches. In the meantime, we want to show you some more highlights from previous episodes, this time, on social media in the music industry. You’ll be hearing from various musicians, musical directors, people working in artist management, and more talk about the role and impact of social media in the music industry. This is a huge topic, so we’ll be splitting this episode into two parts. On YouTube, these clips are going to be posted as individual videos over the next two weeks for you to access easily.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

1:04 - Natalie Weigel on TikTok, Paid vs Organic Promotion

10:36 - Andrew Mansfield on The Future of Music Discovery

17:15 - TJ Rodriguez on Artist Image in the age of TikTok

22:25 - Jayde on ending the TikTok-ification of music

26:15 - Kris Pooley's top tip for musicians on social media

28:11 - Outro

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Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Hey everyone! We wanted to let you know that the Cloud Machine podcast will be taking a brief pause. It's been an incredible journey over the past few years, and we want to ensure that we're making the most of this platform — both for you and for the amazing people in our community.

While we're stepping back to recharge and focus on some exciting new developments, rest assured that we’ll continue sharing clips and highlights from past episodes. Stay tuned for those and more updates as we go through this process. We’ll be back soon, better than ever, with more stories and great conversations!

Thanks so much for all your support! We can’t wait to return with even more inspiring content for you.

For now, check out the new eights website & come follow the journey on socials at @eightscreative & @eightsnetwork.

Stay safe, and chat soon!

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fifty-eighth episode, Tyler Appleby joins Mat to discuss his role as a Project Coordinator at Factor, Grants & Funding for artists, going to Berklee in Spain, his origin story, the music industry, and much more! We also play the dream fest game. Thanks for listening!

Tyler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerappleby

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Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your backstage pass to the creative industry, brought to you by Eights Creative, the agency pushing boundaries in live performance.

In this episode, host Mat Landry sits down with Jarvis 'Jeb' Barnes, a versatile drummer, keyboardist, playback engineer, tech, and music director who’s currently on tour with global sensation Tate McRae. Jarvis shares his journey from the early days to Madison Square Garden, discussing how his extensive experiences and versatile services have shaped his career. They also explore the demands of live performances and touring, the art of collaboration in 2024, and how Jarvis balances his multiple roles in the industry.

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

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Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this eighteenth episode, Mat & Hope Bozzo from Warner Music Canda discuss her current position as a Music manager, the marketing landscape in 2023, and her experience in the PR & sales industry. They chat about becoming a better professional in the music industry and play the producers game. Thanks for listening! Get in contact with Hope Bozzo on socials at @hope_bozzo or on LinkedIn. To visit the Eights's website: https://www.eightscreative.com/You can also visit Eights on socials at @eightscreative Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:02 - Hope's Favourite Live Experiences 00:08:09 - Business, if that's the goal 00:10:34 - From music to marketing 00:13:57 - The Origin Story 00:29:55 - Post-University: Warner 00:35:33 - Working her way up 00:39:58 - Day to Day at Warner 00:44:26 - Getting into a marketing role 00:50:30 - Marketing in 2023 01:08:27 - Becoming a better pro 01:19:05 - The Producer's Game 01:23:56 - Conclusion

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this thirty-ninth episode, Tony Rosenberg joins Mat to discuss producing music, the synch industry, becoming an artist from a musician’s perspective, Tony’s Origin Story, growing up in Toronto, the 0.001% of artists, and his creative process. We also play the Producer's game. Thanks for listening! Tony Rosenberg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyrosenberg/ Tony's website: https://tonyrosenberg.com/ YouTube: @TonyRosenberg Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative_/ Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this twenty-seventh episode, we're back with a different format: Mat's Monthly. In this third edition, Mat shares some tips on dreaming in the creative industries, resources to build your dream career, and the reality of the need for time management skills! He also talks about Dan Charnas' Dilla Time book and D'Angelo's Black Messiah album. Thanks for listening! June's Book: Dilla Time, Dan Charnas To buy: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=dilla+time&hvadid=555519136740&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9061009&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10623134142684780045&hvtargid=kwd-1425160098131&hydadcr=24634_9784566&tag=googcana-20&ref=pd_sl_2tty247v7p_e June's Album - D'Angelo's Black Messiah To Listen: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Hfbag0SsHxafx1SySFSX6 Buy Vinyl: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Messiah-Vinyl-DAngelo-Vanguard/dp/B00R20DOUY/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=208435017291&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9061009&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9649198907982300140&hvtargid=kwd-300941115321&hydadcr=4499_9336984&keywords=black+messiah+vinyl&qid=1689878655&sr=8-1 Watch the North Sea Jazz Festival performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USIRm9aN7D0 To visit the Eights's website: https://www.eightscreative.com/ You can also visit Eights on socials at @eightscreative Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry dives deep into the world of music and creative philosophy with the talented artist Jayde. Known for her emotional depth and captivating sound, Jayde shares her insights into the creative process, the evolution of her artistry, and the release of her latest singles "I Don't Want to Hate You" and "Absurdist Reality."

🔍 Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Jayde’s favourite Shows & The 1975

05:15 - I’m Sorry It’s all my Fault, releasing & promoting projects

10:00 - Looks and cooperation vs talent

16:00 - Where the music industry is going, social media vs community building

20:00 - Jayde’s interest in music as a child

25:30 - Sticking to an artistic vision, Jayde’s influences, songwriting

31:50 - Complexity vs clarity in songwriting

37:00 - Openness in collaboration, mutual support, vulnerability in songwriting

43:48 - Role of dynamics in songwriting

47:40 - Navigating creative block, taking breaks

50:30 - Comfortability and your environment’s impact on songwriting

53:14 - Jayde’s future in music & advice to her younger self

56:15 - Absurdist Reality & Upcoming projects

58:45 - Producer’s Game

1:06:00 - Outro

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Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.gg/admhEuP3

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to the Cloud Machine podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry shines a spotlight on Quincy Stanton, an accomplished Lighting Director and Operator for well-known acts such as Charli XCX, 50 Cent, Anderson .Paak, Vance Joy, King Princess, and many others. Quincy shares his invaluable insights into the world of concert lighting, from his journey into the industry to his experiences working on high-profile tours like Charli XCX's "Brat Tour."

🔍 Episode Highlights:

Quincy's journey into becoming a Lighting Director and Operator

His favorite projects and tours

The Brat Tour Creative Process

Memorable live show experiences and fan perspectives

The role and responsibilities of a lighting director on tour

Challenges faced during live performances and how to overcome them

Collaboration with other crew members and the importance of teamwork

Tips for aspiring lighting directors

Reflections on the Charli XCX "Crash Tour"

Balancing creativity and technical skills in lighting design

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Follow Quincy Stanton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quincy_stanton

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Join the Eights Network Discord: Connect with like-minded individuals, ask questions, and gain access to insider perspectives in the music industry. Join here: https://discord.gg/sPkzuJZr

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this seventy-first episode, Andrew Mansfield joins Mat to discuss Artist Management, his professional path, how an artist should grow their career in 2024, from working at Universal in their Marketing department to now Full House Management, the music industry, and much much more. We also play the Dreamfest game. Thanks for listening!

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this forty-third episode, and the first of two parts, The Beaches joins Mat to discuss their new record "Blame My Ex", the tour by the same name, their origin story, music business, and much much more! Thanks for listening! The Beaches' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeachesband Meg's website: thebeachesband.com Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative_/ Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-fifth episode, Ivan Lukianchuk joins Mat to discuss his business Stubforge, metal music & cruises, his origin story, fandom, the music industry, the evolution of ticketing, and much more. We also play the Dreamfest Game. Thanks for listening!

Stubforge's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stubforge/?hl=en

Stubforge Website: https://stubforge.com/

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this forty-first episode, Nathan Lau joins Mat to discuss the creative process behind music videos, directing, creativity in video & photography, LUNO BLVD., storytelling through visuals, Nathan’s Origin Story, and much more. We also play the Dream Fest Game. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! Nathan Lau's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanlau_/ Luno Blvd's website: https://lunoblvd.com/ Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative_/Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome to The Cloud Machine Podcast! Your all-access pass to the music industry, brought to you by Eights, the innovative agency behind some of your favorite live concerts and tours.

In today's episode, host Mat Landry dives deep into the world of vocal and performance coaching with the renowned Marla Joy. With over a decade of experience working with internationally recognized artists, Marla shares her invaluable insights into refining musical skills, enhancing stage presence, and navigating the evolving music industry.

🔍 Episode Highlights:

Marla’s favorite live show experience as a fan

Industry insights inspired by a Joni Mitchell quote from 2004

Marla’s journey into vocal producing and performance coaching

Common challenges for aspiring singers and how to overcome them

Developing personalized vocal training plans

The importance of vocal coaching for technical skills and artistic expression

Developing personalized vocal training plans

Effective techniques for vocal producing and stage presence

Synergies between vocalists, musicians, and performance coaches

The evolving role of vocal coaches in the digital age

Dreamfest Game: Marla curates her dream festival lineup, complete with headliner, middle act, opener, and more!

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Follow Marla Joy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlajoy/

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Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative -https://www.eightscreative.com/

Many thanks to LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fiftieth episode, Lynne Dupuis joins Mat to discuss creative entrepreneurship, being and becoming a parent to creatives, LMDSolutions, and the #oasischallenge. We also play the Dreamfest game. Thanks for listening! Lynne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnedupuis LMDSolutions' website: https://lmdsolutions.ca/ Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative_/ Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this forty-sixth episode, mathijs.iv joins Mat to discuss his origin story, writing pop music, becoming a solo artist, travelling to write music with friends, and much more. We also play the Producers Game. Thanks for listening! mathijs.iv's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathijs.iv/?hl=en His Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClosV_Av4w0Za4kqt8P6d6A Follow Mat Landry: https://www.instagram.com/matlandrydrums/ Follow Eights: https://www.instagram.com/eightscreative_/ Follow Eights Community: https://www.instagram.com/eightscommunity/ Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/ Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.