Is the Record Label Dead? Label Strategy, Consistent Releases, and the Proximity Effect
Are labels still relevant in 2026? Joey, Ralph (Bassjackers), and Jobke (Jay Hardway) dig into the real power shift happening in the music industry and what it means for working DJs and producers. The...
20 Maj 59min
Vision, Warmups, and How Different Is Too Different
Fresh off the Artist Coaching Retreat, Joey, Jobke, and Ralph break down what actually stuck. The conversation covers why having a career vision matters more than most artists realize, what an A&R ses...
13 Maj 59min
Why Artists Who Know What To Do Still Don't Do It
Every artist knows they need to release music. So why does the track keep sitting in the folder? This week, Joey and Ralph get into the real reasons behind procrastination and perfectionism and why th...
6 Maj 1h 4min
Ghost Produced. So What?
Does it matter who actually made the music? In this episode, Joey, Ralph, and Jay get into the ghost production debate, the gap between what DJ sets look like online versus in the room, and how social...
29 Apr 55min
The Brutal Truth About Getting Your Music Played by Bigger DJs
Most producers think getting ignored is a taste problem. It is not. There is a production quality threshold your music has to clear before a DJ even decides if they like it. In this episode, Ralph, Jo...
22 Apr 1h 4min
Does Running Ads Actually Work for DJs?
Jay Hardway paid for Google ads, crossed 100,000 views on his live set, and watched everything stop the moment the budget ran out. Was it worth it? What does it actually take to turn views into a fanb...
15 Apr 1h 1min
The Real Reason Your Demos Don't Get Responses
Most artists sending demos to DJs already know on some level the track is not ready. This episode is about what happens when you ignore that.Joey, Ralph, and Jobke answer your questions about networki...
8 Apr 1h 4min
