Episode 009 // Nathan Aurora on the heartdea13r Podcast with chr1stoph3r g0nda
Summary:
Nathan Aurora on Aurorawave, perspective, and building family-first momentum in the music business.👀 What you’ll hear
- Build a family-first routine that protects creativity, from newborn chaos to late-night studio sprints
- Separate art from business so writing stays soul-first while strategy kicks in after the song exists
- Fuse metal power and reggae groove to unite two fanbases without gatekeeping at headline shows
- Pitch collaborations the right way by leading with gratitude, brevity, and a clear part the song needs
- Choose labels like partners, value independence, and keep perspective through gratitude and long-game touring
🕰️ Chapters
00:00 Intro, MySpace origins and the Nathan Aurora name
03:00 Family snapshot, priorities and rebuilding the home studio
06:21 Scheduling hacks: day with kids, 7:30 pm studio grind
10:00 Guitar at 10 and locking in purpose early
18:07 Make music from the soul; separate creativity from the business plan
28:32 Genre fusion live: metalheads and reggae fans in one room
32:59 Touring realities with a young family and the long-term plan
40:08 Album message: defiant mantra, perseverance and perspective
49:00 Collaboration playbook: short DMs, clear parts, real relationships
57:00 Road strategy for small bands: leave your hometown and expand markets
59:17 Why Ineffable feels like family and protects creative freedom
1:00:23 Closing gratitude and tour outlookWhich lesson hit harder—separating art and business, or building collabs with short, genuine DMs?
