The first two episodes of this podcast were originally run under The Grab Bag Podcast with Bear Cole as the name. There is information in this 1st episode about that. However, after researching the name it appears even though there were no other podcasts titled The Grab Bag when Bear originally started using the name, now there are a ton. For that reason he decided to change the name. Rather than redo everything, he decided to leave the first two episodes as is, since the still have some great information about the show, and for independent musicians. Sorry for the confusion, but hope you still get some good info.

The first two episodes of this podcast were originally run under The Grab Bag Podcast with Bear Cole as the name. There is information in this 1st episode about that. However, after researching the name it appears even though there were no other podcasts titled The Grab Bag when Bear originally started using the name, now there are a ton. For that reason he decided to change the name. Rather than redo everything, he decided to leave the first two episodes as is, since the still have some great information about the show, and for independent musicians. Sorry for the confusion, but hope you still get some good info.

On this episode of the From the 1st Drop Podcast Bear Cole welcomes Trask Snow for a conversation about Live Streaming. What it means to the music industry, why it has become so important after COVID-19, and how you can utilize it efficiently as an independent Musician or DJ. Trask Snow aka Imiko recently threw a live stream festival call Gimme Shelter to help raise funds to help the Homeless during the pandemic. It was also raising funds to help the bands, musicians, and DJ's that performed. Many of whom have been completely out of work since COVID-19 hit.

The festival ended up having over 20 acts and bands perform, and this huge undertaking gives Trask and his company Trask Media LLC. a great view of what it takes to create a successful Livestream event. Check out 1stDropMusic.com for more, and keep an eye open for more of these podcasts aimed at musical expression, music business, independent artist success, DJ business, and music production. Enjoy this episode of the From the 1st Drop with Bear Cole podcast.

Join Bear Cole and Jonathan Dewitt of The Paragon Music Group as they discuss his role as the Manager of the Artist Relations Department. Jonathan helps multiple up and coming artists and has some great advice for independent musicians and artists especially in the dance music realm. A great deep dive into the new form of the label and artist relationship in 2020.

Jonathan Dewitt

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Bear Cole

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In this episode Bear Cole breaks down a song he wrote as Bear the Astronot called Sage Brush. It is a love song, and a Singer-Songwriter Hip-Hop song. It also does a good job of encapsulating the sound of the Southwest and state of Arizona. Bear breaks down the entire writing process, and how the song came to be giving you a deep dive into his motivation. Check out 1stDropMusic.com for more.

Sage Brush Video

1st Drop Music is a Music Group started up by Bear Cole to help create a community of artists and musicians, and help them to share what they create. Originally intended to be a Record Label, 1st Drop Music quickly morphed into more of a Music Group. The Podcast episode welcomes the 4th artist to the group, IMIKO. Learn what has influenced IMIKO's music, some of the influences you will hear in his sound, and what drives him to produce the music he does. As a DJ & Producer IMIKO's first couple releases are energetic 4 to floor house tracks, and the influence of Anime in his sound is apparent. Visit 1stDropMusic.com to learn more, and make sure you follow IMIKO on Spotify and Sign Up for the 1st Drop Music News Email List to get updates on all new releases.

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On The From the 1st Drop Podcast Bear Cole focuses heavily on the realities of the music industry in all it's glory. The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly. Near the beginning of his career he had graduated with a degree is Studio Recording and worked his way up the ranks into finally being ready to get some credits under his belt. He was still DJing almost every night of the week to pay the bills, and had a huge opportunity when he was contacted when he had just gotten home from the club because DMX and P. Diddy wanted to hit the studio. The story gives a realistic look at what it might be like when you are first cutting your teeth and trying to work your way to the top.

Check out 1stDropMusic.com for more. If you have show ideas or would like to be interviewed, please reach out to Bear at Bear@1stdrop.co