DROPPED

By: Matt Belmont & Greg Holden
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  • In ”DROPPED,” music artists and songwriters Matt Belmont and Greg Holden share their extraordinary journeys from small-town Northern England to crafting hit records and signing major label contracts in Los Angeles. But their dreams took an unexpected turn when they were dropped by their labels before their albums were even released. As Matt and Greg connect with more artists, they uncover a shockingly common tale. They expose the real life human impact of an industry that can often treat the people making music as tax write offs and they explore whether it’s possible to pursue a dream against insurmountable odds. Join Matt and Greg as they shine a light on these untold stories, break down the industry’s hidden pitfalls, and navigate their own comeback journeys, but this time as fiercely independent artists.
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  • Violetta Zironi's Fierce Journey to Web3 Independence: From X Factor & a Major Record Deal to "1 Song = 1 Bitcoin"

    Violetta Zironi's Fierce Journey to Web3 Independence: From X Factor & a Major Record Deal to "1 Song = 1 Bitcoin"
    Nov 11 2024

    In this episode, we have a great conversation with Italian singer-songwriter Violetta Zironi, tracing her journey from her appearance as an 18-year-old ukulele-playing singer on X Factor Italy in 2013 to her position today as one of the most prominent artists in the Web3 music revolution - We caught up with her right in the middle of one of her most ground breaking Web3 achievements to date. Together, we discuss her path, we find out the origins of her incredible relentlessness and we compare notes on our own experiences as signed artists, dropped artists, and independent artists forging a path forward.
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Rob Abelow teaches us to foster human fan connections in an algorithmic world

    Rob Abelow teaches us to foster human fan connections in an algorithmic world
    Oct 28 2024

    In this episode we sit down with Rob Abelow, a seasoned music industry professional and the founder of 'Where Music's Going'. Rob’s had a fascinating career, from working at major labels to managing artists, and now mentoring them through his platform. We dive into the changing landscape of the music industry, exploring how technology like AI, web3, and NFTs is reshaping how artists connect directly with their fans. Rob shares valuable insights into navigating this digital age while staying authentic and maintaining control over one’s artistic voice. We discuss the resurgence of vinyl and the potential of music NFTs to foster deeper artist-fan relationships, contrasting these tangible formats with the limitations of digital music. We also cover the challenges of streaming and why direct, genuine connections with audiences are more crucial than ever. This conversation is all about the value of authenticity and human fan connection in an increasingly algorithmically filtered world.

    More from Rob Abelow at wheremusicsgoing.com or on twitter at x.com/AbelowRob Contact us via email at droppedpod@gmail.com or on instagram at instagram.com/droppedpodcast
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • "WTF is an Inbetweenisode?" – More on the Challenges (and Why We Almost Dropped Them)

    "WTF is an Inbetweenisode?" – More on the Challenges (and Why We Almost Dropped Them)
    Oct 15 2024

    In this special shortened "Inbetweenisode" of Dropped we discuss the challenges segment of the podcast. How we almost Dropped it, some of the show feedback we've received so far, unexpected positive experiences that have already come as a result of stepping slightly out of our comfort zones to create more compelling reels, and what we hope to get from this unexpectedly popular part of the podcast!
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    23 mins

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