True AF Podcast

Anti Social Camp, the largest songwriting camp in the world, took place for the third time June 12-17 across New York City. Over 150 superstar artists, songwriters, and producers like Moby, Andy Grammer, WALK THE MOON, Grace VanderWaal, X Ambassadors and Kimbra celebrated the art of collaboration. This week-long event is essentially the SXSW for Songwriters, featuring 100+ recording sessions and a packed calendar of shows and parties celebrating NYC.

Vibee, the new music-led destination experience company founded by Live Nation that is transforming the way fans travel and connect with their favorite artists. The company launched earlier this year (in April) and has already announced a slate of exciting partnerships with festivals like EDC, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits as well as one-of-a-kind curated experiences with artists like Lionel Richie, Tiësto, and U2.

Chris Nilsson is a 20 year veteran of the music business, having spent 15 of those years at 10th Street where he has been the primary manager for rock icons Mötley Crüe and their founder/bassist/songwriter Nikki Sixx.  In addition, Chris has been instrumental in cultivating and growing acts like Motley Crue, Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, Ice Nine Kills, Bailey Zimmerman, Sixx:A.M., Dorothy, Hollywood Undead, Bad Wolves, Papa Roach and In Flames.

A former William Morris Agency (WME) and United Talent Agency (UTA) trained talent agent who turned his career into being one of top Manager/Producer/Creators in the business. David has set precedence's for brokering some of the biggest talent deals in the "Pop Culture" entertainment business space. Weintraub has produced over 1000 of television episodes for (VH1, A&E, E Entertainment!, WeTv, Bravo, Reelz, Fox, CW, MTV, CMT, Food Network, TLC, HGTV, NICK, TV One, Bet and Discovery). His company manages over 100 "Pop Culture Celebrities" from all walks of life in the industry including Actors, Actresses, Reality Stars, Hosts, Fashion Designers, Chefs, Internet Stars, Models and "Controversial Personalities".

Founded in 1994 alongside her husband and producer Garry West, Brown’s Compass Records has been hailed by Billboard as “one of the greatest independent labels of the last decade,” and the idea all started out on a napkin that Brown sketched her plans on while on tour with 2x GRAMMY nominee Michelle Shocked after she quit her career in investment banking to pursue music. Compass Records celebrates its 30-year anniversary this year. At the time, there weren’t many female leaders in the music industry, but Brown was used to defying the odds. As her ultra-feminist mother taught her, she had to be so good she couldn’t be denied, and before launching the label, she had already become the first woman to win an IBMA in an instrumental category and the first female 5-string banjoist to be inducted into the American Banjo Hall of Fame.

As Noah Kahan changes, he casts those experiences onto songs like light through a film projector. At the core of the music’s upbeat energy and unfiltered lyrics, you’ll hear who he was before and who he became—almost in real time. The Vermont singer still pens songs straight from the heart and still cracks jokes with his signature, self-deprecating sense of humor; he’s just changed in all of the right ways (and chronicled them via his songwriting). He gained that understanding through quite the journey from small town Vermont to global renown. He’s racked up over two billion streams, released three full-length albums (Busyhead, 2019; I Was / I Am 2021; Stick Season, 2022) and a mid-pandemic EP (Cape Elizabeth, 2020), picked up a Gold Certification for “Hurt Somebody” feat. Julia Michaels, and performed on television shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night with Seth Meyers, TODAY, and The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Created by Andy Levine, Topeka brings fans face-to-face with their favorite artists via live video Hang Sessions, creating once-in-a-lifetime moments. From mini-concerts and listening parties, to private lessons, workshops and more, Topeka offers an array of experiences to form personal relationships between artist and fan. The company was inspired by a scene in the movie “Almost Famous,” explaining their goal of fostering these real, authentic connections.

Brett Goldberg, CEO of TickPick, discusses all-in pricing in ticketing, the history of TickPick, and the importance of price transparency. The podcast explores the challenges of adopting all-in pricing, demystifies ticket reselling profits, and reflects on consumer sentiment regarding ticket purchasing. It also delves into the experience of visiting the White House.

This new partnership represents two leading entertainment brands converging at a one-of a kind, globally recognized sports and entertainment district in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. L.A. LIVE hosts more than 20 million visitors a year and showcases more hospitality options, events, award shows, sporting competitions, and concerts, than any other destination in the world. At the same time, Peacock Theater hosts over 125 music, family shows, dance performances and comedy acts, televised productions, corporate and shareholder meetings, and product launches annually. Since its opening in 2007, the theater has hosted more than 7.5 million guests and a variety of legendary artists and performances. As you know, it is also home to internationally renowned events such as the annual GRAMMY Awards Premier Ceremony Primetime Emmy Awards, BET Awards, and much more. 

Sports Illustrated Tickets will be making regarding the future of live event ticketing. This announcement impacts how event hosts, organizers, creators, owners, promoters, artists and performers monetize ticket sales, as well as how they engage with fans, guests and attendees.