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Inside Music #13 - Thomas Nassiff (Bad Timing Records) Dec 23, 2014

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On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell chats with Thomas Nasiff, co-founder of Bad Timing Records. Thomas and James have known one another through their work as music bloggers, but this is the first time the two of them have shared a real conversation. They discuss Thomas' early life in Florida, his decision to launch Bad Timing, the bromance he shares with Zack Zarrillo, and a whole lot more. This is a must-hear podcast for anyone interested in working in music, and especially those who hope to one day launch a record label.

Inside Music #12 - Tom Cheney (Idobi Radio) Dec 16, 2014

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On this episode of Inside Music, Idobi Radio founder Tom Cheney stops by to speak with host James Shotwell about his career, the early days of internet radio, and the many big plans he has for Idobi’s future. It’s a great conversation about all things digital, and it includes a number of exclusive details about the company that you can only find on this show. You can stream and download the podcast, in full, below.

Inside Music #11 - James Shotwell X Dec 10, 2014

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On this episode of INSIDE MUSIC, host James Shotwell sits down with his father. His dad, who also happens to be named James, is not a music industry professional himself, but he is the reason James chose to pursue a career in entertainment. Their discussion touches on their relationship, as well as what it feels like to be a parent whose child wants to work in an industry like music.

Inside Music #10 - Jacob Tender Dec 02, 2014

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On this episode, James sits down with former Substream and Under The Gun editor Jacob Tender to discuss life, loss, and the pursuit of a lasting career in the music business. These two writers have known one another for almost half a decade, but their experiences in music could not be more different. Together, they examine the business and discuss what could be done to create a better music industry in the future.

Inside Music #9 - Matthew Leimkuehler Nov 03, 2014

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On this episode of Inside Music, James connects with Under The Gun Review editor Matthew Leimkuehler to discuss his career, the importance of great interviews, and what it takes to make it in the modern music industry. Spoiler alert: You don't need to leave the midwest in order to be successful.

Inside Music #8 - Chris Lantinen (Modern - Vinyl) Oct 23, 2014

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A lot of the people we have featured on our show and through this blog have been incredibly outspoken members of the modern music industry. Whether they be artists, bloggers, publicists, or something else entirely, the vast majority of industry professionals working today rarely shy away from an opportunity to promote themselves. I’m the exact same way, as are most the the people I associate with, but one person who tends to stay a bit more in the shadows than most is Modern Vinyl founder Chris Lantinen. Today, he steps into the light and indulges James in a little music business conversation. You may remember when we featured Chris and his work on our blog back in 2013. What you may not know is the fact that interview was the first he ever did that used his full name. For Chris, writing about music and running his site are not attempts at fame or any kind of celebrity status. For him, writing is a passion that allows him a platform to speak his mind on the the various things that interest him. Modern Vinyl has become much more than that in the years since it launched, but Chris’ views on why he does what he does and what he wants to do moving forward have remained largely the same. He’s one of the most down to Earth people I have ever known, and it was a pleasure to have him as a guest on this week’s show.

Inside Music #7 - Chris Farren (Fake Problems / Antarctigo Vespucci) Oct 09, 2014

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Chris Farren joins host James Shotwell for a discussion about his career in punk, the rise of Fake Problem, the story behind Antarctigo Vespucci, and what he plans to do with his newfound t-shirt fame.

Inside Music #6 - Dave Mackinder (Fireworks) Oct 02, 2014

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The latest episode of Inside Music features very special guest Dave Mackinder, vocalist for the Michigan based band Fireworks. Dave and his band have been staples of the alternative music scene for nearly a decade at this point, and later this month they will hit the road once again as they embark on the Glamour Kills tour as support for New Found Glory and We Are The In Crowd. Mackinder also has a new side project, Tea & Water, which just released its debut EP last week. We talk about all this and more, including how he and other musicians make money when not touring or recording.

Inside Music #5 - Adam Lopez (New Age Media Management) Sep 27, 2014

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On this week’s episode, author and entrepreneur Adam Lopez joins us for a conversation on life, love, and the pursuit of a career in music. Adam and I have been digital friends for a little over a year at this point, but the recording of this podcast was the first time we had actually had a real conversation with each other. We build on our working knowledge of each other's background to challenge one another when it comes to building a better future, and I like to think it's that friendly back and forth that keeps us both motivated in our daily lives.

Inside Music #4 - James Cassar (Modern Vinyl) Sep 13, 2014

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Inside Music is a podcast about life in the modern music industry. Every week host James Shotwell speaks with a variety of guests about their role in the industry and the paths the followed to reach that point.

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