The Jesea Lee Show #8 - Max Bennett Kelly
Jun 21, 2023
Max Bennett Kelly, a Seattle-born and LA-based artist and producer, dives into his musical journey that took a sharp turn during the pandemic. He shares witty stories about being roasted by music critic Anthony Fantano and how he managed to promote his work without social media, leading to a viral breakthrough on TikTok. The conversation touches on his eclectic side gigs, like writing jingles and participating in medical trials, all while exploring themes of creativity, collaboration, and authenticity in the music industry. Plus, hear about his innovative new EP, JUNK MALE!
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Pandemic Hits Right After Moving
- Max moved to LA with his band right before the pandemic lockdown hit.
- They had no social media presence, making it hard to gain traction in a new city during lockdown.
Creative Music Promotion
- Promote your music in creative, unconventional ways to build connections.
- Max and his friend put up giant signs of their faces around LA and made friends that way.
Song Went Viral Amid Tragedy
- The day Max's song went viral, he learned his childhood best friend died by suicide.
- He used finishing the song as a focus to cope with grief and shock.