In this episode of The Metal Mentality with Mike Smith, Mike and Elijah take on listener questions! Are record labels still relevant? Can a musician ever truly stop being a musician? Is the heart and soul still present in modern metal? Listen to find out!

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Mike (smithblast@gmail.com)

Elijah (ironveins777@gmail.com)

Music aggregator service discussed in this episode

Distrokid

https://distrokid.com/

Bands/labels discussed in this episode

Crypta

https://www.cryptaofficial.com/

Samothrace

https://samothrace.bandcamp.com/music

20 Buck Spin

https://www.20buckspin.com/

Music business articles

Steve Albini

https://thebaffler.com/salvos/the-problem-with-music

Courtney Love

https://www.salon.com/2000/06/14/love_7/

Personal Finance 101

(*DISCLAIMER* These links provide basic investing info for US citizens and in no way should be viewed as legal/investment advice. Before investing, do your own research and work with a certified professional!)

Roth IRAs

https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/roth-iras

SEP

https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-sponsor/simplified-employee-pension-plan-sep

LLC business entity info

(*DISCLAIMER* This link provides basic LLC info for US citizens and in no way should be viewed as legal advice. Before starting an LLC, do your own research and work with a certified professional!)

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/limited-liability-company-llc