A sustainable music career is built on authentic relationships and community. Period. Yes great music is crucial, but without a network and roots in community, you’re building a house without the foundation. If this is something you’ve struggled with or neglected, this episode is for you. I’m joined by one of the hardest working artists I’ve ever met, Berlin-based producer, singer, and multi-media performer, Roz Yuen. Her story is a testament to the fact that genuine face-to-face relationships are infinitely more powerful than likes and follows on social media. You don’t wanna miss this one! 

Roz's website: https://rozyuen.com/

and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozyuen/

and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RozYuen

My website: https://www.elliotduke.com/

Sara Hartmann is a 27-year-old queer singer/songwriter from Long Island, New York, currently based in Berlin. In this interview we talk about her experience signing with a major label and why she decided to go independent. We also discuss her career writing songs for other artists, mental health in the music industry, and much more. 

In this episode I chat with Berlin electro-pop savant Alex Rapp to talk about how she got signed to Fluctua Records, her networking and collaboration for music videos, booking shows and more.

Alex's bandcamp: https://alexrapp.bandcamp.com/

Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thats_arapp/

Alex's MIDI glove: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpWekzjBeys

Alex's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_vcUab9dxV75TAXBpAi3w

Fluctua Records: https://www.fluctuarecords.com/

I sit down with Berlin-based sound artist and experimental electro-acoustic composer Sam Lorta to learn about how he networks and gets freelance work, when it's okay to work for free and when it's not, how to get grants and residencies, and how to balance skill specialization vs diversification.

Sam's website: https://www.samaquiaslorta.com/

Sam's bandcamp: https://samaquiaslorta.bandcamp.com/

Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lortasam/