He Accidentally Built One of Music’s Most Powerful Platforms (Cadillac Chronicles) #248
Brian Freeman, creator of Cadillac Chronicles, breaks down how he accidentally built one of the most impactful music platforms today. We talk self-discovery, consistency, artist development, virality, and why performance/interview platforms matter more than ever. FREE ACCESS to "100 VIRAL CONTENT IDEAS FOR MUSICIANS": https://forms.gle/zGWuUrLA8mBfqz7F8GET 30% OFF DISTROKID: http://distrokid.com/vip/onemoretimeJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rTAYsPcyEYWANNA WORK WITH US? Make us an OFFER! https://forms.gle/tVdon5vyoGAqPjx6AFOLLOW Cadillac Chronices:https://www.instagram.com/cadillacchroniclestvFOLLOW One More Time:https://www.instagram.com/onemoretimepodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@onemoretimepod
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LaRussell: The REAL Cost of Being Independent (Money, Marketing & Mindset) #247
Every artist dreams of being independent, but few talk about the price tag. LaRussell gets brutally honest about what it actually takes to stay indie: the money, the marketing, the mindset. In this episode, LaRussell breaks down how he funds his career, the ROI of spending $30K on a single release, content systems to reach 80M people monthly, and much more. This episode is for every artist who’s ever wondered: am I really built for the indie lifestyle?FREE ACCESS to "100 VIRAL CONTENT IDEAS FOR MUSICIANS": https://forms.gle/zGWuUrLA8mBfqz7F8GET 30% OFF DISTROKID: http://distrokid.com/vip/onemoretimeJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rTAYsPcyEYWANNA WORK WITH US? Make us an OFFER! https://forms.gle/tVdon5vyoGAqPjx6AFOLLOW LaRussell:https://www.instagram.com/larussellFOLLOW One More Time:https://www.instagram.com/onemoretimepodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@onemoretimepod
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The Truth About Going Viral (Artists BEWARE) #246
"Viral" has become a triggering word for most artists. The community is extremely divided: half lose sleep over going viral while the other half downplay it's importance.In this episode, we break down the truths about what "going viral" ACTUALLY means for artists. What you'll learn:🔂 Practical definition of "viral" and a mindset shift on how to approach it🔂 Pre-viral readiness checklist so you're prepared when something pops🔂 How to react properly to a viral moment to maximize impact 🔂 Case studies on Doja Cat and Steve Lacy's successful responses to viralityFREE ACCESS to "100 VIRAL CONTENT IDEAS FOR MUSICIANS": https://forms.gle/zGWuUrLA8mBfqz7F8GET 30% OFF DISTROKID: http://distrokid.com/vip/onemoretimeJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rTAYsPcyEYWANNA WORK WITH US? Make us an OFFER! https://forms.gle/tVdon5vyoGAqPjx6AFOLLOW One More Time:https://www.instagram.com/onemoretimepodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@onemoretimepod
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Music Marketing Doesn't Have to Suck ft. Magic Nothing #245
“Music Marketing Doesn’t Have to Suck” is the motto of Zack Fischmann aka "Magic Nothing" - one of today’s most trusted voices helping independent artists navigate the chaos of music marketing.In this episode, we unpack how artists can actually enjoy marketing by getting clear on their goals, leveraging AI the right way, and building brands that feel authentic - not forced.Zack shares his takes on everything from:✅ Why most artists feel lost or overwhelmed by marketing✅ How AI will change the music business (and how to prepare)✅ The one mindset shift that fixes 90% of artists’ problems✅ Why “posting more” is NOT a strategy✅ Ads vs organic growth - when to spend and when to waitGrab 15% off ANY product from Zack 🙂https://magicnothing.xyz/omtFREE ACCESS to "100 VIRAL CONTENT IDEAS FOR MUSICIANS": https://forms.gle/zGWuUrLA8mBfqz7F8GET 30% OFF DISTROKID: http://distrokid.com/vip/onemoretimeJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rTAYsPcyEYWANNA WORK WITH US? Make us an OFFER! https://forms.gle/tVdon5vyoGAqPjx6AFOLLOW Zack Fischman aka "Magic Nothing":https://www.instagram.com/magic_nothingFOLLOW One More Time:https://www.instagram.com/onemoretimepodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@onemoretimepod0:00 – Intro: Meet Magic Nothing (Zack Fischman)2:00 – The origin of “Magic Nothing”5:06 – Marketing = world-building (brand, identity, vibe)9:16 – AI is here—why ownership matters12:00 – The future of generative music (and what it means)13:52 – Sponsor: DistroKid20:20 – 3 practical ways to use AI for marketing23:05 – The unsexy superpower: clear goals25:37 – Avoid bad deals by knowing your “why”39:35 – Instagram doesn’t have to suck (content that fits goals)44:01 – Ads 101: when to pay and what to expect50:51 – The funnel: awareness → traffic → conversions → sales54:00 – “Grower” vs “Shower” content (discovery vs community)1:07:41 – Rapid Fire Rampage + closing takeaways
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7x Grammy-Winning Mix Engineer (OutKast, Tyler The Creator, TLC) Neal H. Pogue #244
What does it take to shape the sound of multiple generations? For Neal H. Pogue, it’s not about "perfection" - it's about a feeling.In this episode of the One More Time Podcast, the 7x GRAMMY-winning mix engineer pulls back the curtain on a career that spans Outkast’s Hey Ya! and TLC’s Waterfalls all the way to Tyler, the Creator’s IGOR and Flower Boy. Neal shares why Tyler’s fearlessness is a blueprint for every artist, how mixing has evolved from the board to the box, and why technical rules will never beat raw emotion.Beyond the creative process, Neal breaks down the business side of engineering, the role of empathy in building lasting artist relationships, and the hidden details behind some of the most iconic records of all time.This isn’t just a conversation about mixing - it’s a rare masterclass in artistry, instinct, and longevity from one of the most respected engineers in music.FREE ACCESS to "100 VIRAL CONTENT IDEAS FOR MUSICIANS": https://forms.gle/zGWuUrLA8mBfqz7F8GET 30% OFF DISTROKID: http://distrokid.com/vip/onemoretimeJOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/rTAYsPcyEYWANNA WORK WITH US? Make us an OFFER! https://forms.gle/tVdon5vyoGAqPjx6AFOLLOW Neal:https://www.instagram.com/nealhpogueFOLLOW One More Time:https://www.instagram.com/onemoretimepodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@onemoretimepod