"Getting The Best Out Of Your Songwriting with Country Artist Sarahbeth Taite” is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this third episode of the all-new and rebranded Season 2 of the show, we chat with country artist Sarahbeth Taite, exploring her journey into country music through songwriting, moving to Nashville, co-writing, the new EP and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "She Had Me At Heads Carolina" by Cole Swindell - "Hell Of A Way To Go" by Riley Green ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Sarahbeth Taite Instagram Profile - Sarahbeth Taite TikTok Prof ..read more

"Crafting The Perfect Radio Submission with Marcus Keppel-Palmer from Country West With The Big KP" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this second episode of the all-new and rebranded Season 2 of the show, we welcome back our very first guest Marcus Keppel-Palmer, this time delving into his role as a country music DJ on Bradley Stoke Radio. We explore his early experiences of country music, discuss the current British Country sound, hear some invaluable tips for submitting your music to country radio and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Nervous" by M ..read more

"Mastering The Playlisting Game with Benji Stein from PlaylistSupply" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this bonus episode, we chat with Benji Stein about PlaylistSupply, a brand new tool that enables independent artists to quickly find Spotify playlists in their genre and access valuable contacts for curators. Discover more about running your own promo campaigns and increase your Spotify reach! And make sure you check out the video demo of the platform on our YouTube channel too. ----- Useful Links/Resources: - PlaylistSupply Website - PlaylistSupply Instagram Profile - Benji ..read more

"Review Of C2C 2022...And Maybe Even 2023?! With James Daykin of Lyric Magazine / Entertainment Focus" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this first episode of the all-new and rebranded Season 2 of the show, we chat with James Dykin from Lyric Magazine / Entertainment Focus* about this year's "Country 2 Country Music Festival". We explore his highlights from the main stage inside London's O2 Arena, the festival's "surprise package", some super exciting predictions for next year's line up and much more! *Note to our listeners: Lyric Magazine is winding down and James is becoming th ..read more

"What A Way To Go TikTok Viral! - with Country Artist Austin Burke" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we chat with country artist Austin Burke and explore his journey as a country artist in Nashville, from the song that kicked it all off, to becoming a TikTok sensation, all the way to being introduced by Vince Gill at the Grand Ole Opry. ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "As You Leave" by Canaan Cox - "Planet Zero" by Shinedown ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Austin Burke Instagram Profile - Austin Burke TikTok Profile - Puzzle Maker Academy Ins ..read more

"The Modern Artist Formula with Serial Entrepreneur Tyler Boone" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we chat with serial entrepreneur Tyler Boone and explore his journey into becoming a professional Blues/Americana artist, providing label services for independent artists, creating his own brand of Bourbon, developing an entrepreneurial mindset, and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "So Much" / "Just A Little" by Seth Ennis - "Small Town Small" by Jason Aldean ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Tyler Boone Instagram Profile - Artist Formula ..read more

"From Words On A Page To My Songs On A Stage with Songwriter Lauren Campbell" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Lauren's journey into Country music, becoming a songwriter, overcoming obstacles on the way to success, visiting Nashville, and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Used To" by Brandon Ray - "Ride The Lightning" by Warren Zeiders ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Lauren Campbell Instagram Profile - Puzzle Maker Academy Instagram Profile - Total Music Business - The Modern Artist Pathway Online Course ----- Thanks for ..read more

"Taking It Pro with Session Player Dan Plimmer" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Dan's journey into becoming a professional session player, the importance of networking, how to land your first session gig and much more! ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Breadwinner" by Kacey Musgraves - "Walk On Whiskey" by Old Dominion ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Dan Plimmer Instagram Profile - Puzzle Maker Academy Instagram Profile - Total Music Business - The Modern Artist Pathway Online Course ----- Thanks for listening to the Total Music B ..read more

"Taking On Nashville with Songwriter/Artist Tyler Bank" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Tyler's move to Nashville, the city's hottest venues for discovering new music, collaborative songwriting, and featuring in the CMA Fest highlights reel. ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - The Band Camino self-titled album - "Shivers" by Ed Sheeran ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Listen to "That's How We Grew Up" by Tyler Bank - Tyler's Instagram Profile - Puzzle Maker Academy Instagram Profile - Total Music Business - The Modern Artist Pathway Onl ..read more

"London To LA And Everything In Between with Session Player Tony Randall Phillips" is brought to you by Puzzle Maker Academy. In this episode, we explore Tony's journey into becoming a studio and live session player in LA, meeting Alesha Dixon, Paloma Faith and Adele, and we hear his top tips for becoming a professional session musician. ----- This month's Release Recommendations are: - "Stop Dragging Your Boots" by Danielle Bradberry - "At The End Of A Bar" by Chris Young & Mitchell Tenpenny ----- Useful Links/Resources: - Puzzle Maker Academy Instagram Profile - Total Music Busine ..read more