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The Make Our Music Podcast

The Make Our Music Podcast

Written by: Make Our Music (MoM)
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 Hosted by the team behind The Indie Artist’s Compass, FanFlowy, and DistroFlowy, The Make Our Music Podcast< delivers real-world strategies, hard-won lessons, and honest conversations with artists, producers, and music entrepreneurs. Whether you’re releasing your first single or scaling your fanbase, this show gives you the tools, mindset, and momentum to grow your music career on your own terms. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just the truth about what works. New episodes weekly. Join the movement and make your music your business.Copyright © 2026 Make Our Music. All rights reserved. Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales Music
Episodes
  • Compass S1-1.1 | Why Most Artists Fail: It’s Not the Music

    Compass S1-1.1 | Why Most Artists Fail: It’s Not the Music
    Apr 7 2026

    Most artists don’t fail because their music isn’t good enough.

    They fail because they never build the system around it.

    In this episode, the Make Our Music team breaks down the real reason talented artists stay stuck—no strategy, no structure, and no awareness of what it actually takes to grow a career in today’s industry.

    We get into:

    • The mindset gap between “making music” and building a career
    • Why great songs don’t matter if no one hears them
    • The difference between hobby artists and career artists
    • The role of systems, release strategy, and consistency
    • What it actually means to treat your music like a business

    If you’ve ever thought, “My music is good… why isn’t anything happening?” — this is your wake-up call.

    Because in today’s industry, being an artist isn’t enough.

    You’re the entrepreneur.

    Your band is a business.

    And your success depends on what happens after the song is finished.

    Listen in, shift your mindset, and start building something that actually grows.
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    7 mins
  • From Fans to Frontlines: How Lansdowne, Prospect Hill, and FanFlowy Are Powering a European Tour

    From Fans to Frontlines: How Lansdowne, Prospect Hill, and FanFlowy Are Powering a European Tour
    Mar 3 2026
    In Episode #4 of the Make Our Music Podcast, the crew breaks down how real fan ownership, real systems, and real relationships turned into a real European tour. As Lansdowne heads out on their fifth Europe run, and second headline tour, Prospect Hill joins as support, not by luck, but by strategy. This episode pulls back the curtain on how FanFlowy and the MoM ecosystem are used daily by working bands to sell tickets, build community, and future-proof their careers. From pre-sales and fan data to tour logistics, content, and post-show follow-up, this is the unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to tour internationally as an independent artist.
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    24 mins
  • Lansdowne: Going Indie, Signing, and Taking Back Control

    Lansdowne: Going Indie, Signing, and Taking Back Control
    Feb 24 2026
    In this episode of the Make Our Music Podcast, the guys sit down with Sean Lichtenstein and Glenn Mungo of Lansdowne to unpack the real story behind their evolution, going indie, navigating label opportunities, losing deals, and ultimately taking back control of their career. From early regional momentum to national touring, radio success, military tours overseas, and major management shifts, Lansdowne shares the pivotal moments that shaped their sound and their mindset. They dive into: The transition from pop rock into active hard rock The deal that fell apart after they were told it was "done" Internal band tensions and near breaking points Raising independent capital to fund their next phase Touring with Pop Evil, Puddle of Mudd, Black Stone Cherry, and more Why stepping away from the road changed everything How streaming (especially Spotify) reignited the band Breaking into Europe and building Germany into a major market What "taking back control" really means as an independent band This episode is a masterclass in resilience, smart pivots, and long-term vision. It's about surviving the emotional highs and lows of the industry, and learning how to build leverage instead of waiting for permission. If you're an independent artist trying to balance creativity with ownership, this one hits deep.
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    45 mins
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