A Path Unfolding with Jesse Brede

In this episode of A Path Unfolding, join us for an illuminating journey into the world of music management with the highly acclaimed artist manager, Jared Oppenheim. In the first segment, "A Manager's Perspective," Jared takes us behind the scenes of the music industry, providing invaluable insights into the intricate dynamics of artist management. From navigating the industry's challenges to fostering rising talent, Jared shares anecdotes and lessons learned throughout his career, offering a unique perspective that aspiring artists and seasoned professionals will find captivating. Later in the episode, tune in for "Rising Stars and Industry Insights," where Jared delves into the evolving landscape of the music scene. With a career spanning over a decade, Jared reflects on the shifts in musical trends and shares compelling stories of artists he has worked with, revealing the behind-the-scenes magic contributing to their success. From negotiating deals to cultivating a supportive environment for artists, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the multifaceted role of an artist manager, as told by the seasoned and insightful Jared Oppenheim. Timestamps 00:00 Intro  03:39 The Triumphant return of Pretty Lights 04:10 How Jared curated the epic afterparties 7:09 How Jared got his start in music 10:39 Throwing shows in DC 12:22 Lesson: “Just try it” 13:18 G Jones / Amon Tobin - experimental music and seeing huge crowds connect with it 15:01 How Gradient Perspective Started 17:07 Artist Management   18:31 Yelp Sucks 20:40 Swirl Moments - Chance Moments with Electronic Music 23:15 How Jared started working with Josh Teed 24:48 When to quit your job 28:23 What to look for when managing or signing artists 34:26 Managing the busy schedule 33:31 The Importance of teams 46:32 Celebrating wins 51:02 What’s next for 2024?

Enjoy this interview with Defunk, also known as Logan Anderson. Defunk discusses his latest album, "The Voyage," which he conceptualized as a journey through space, symbolized by different worlds represented by each song. The album starts with chaos and intensity, depicting a traveler's departure from Earth, and ends with a mellower tone, signifying a return home and self-reconnection. The conversation touches on Defunk's early days in music, his transition from a funk-focused sound to exploring heavier bass music, and his experiences with missed opportunities, including potential collaborations with Pretty Lights and Griz's labels. The interview also mentions the challenges and dynamics of artist-run labels, with a nod to Westwood Recordings, Defunk's home label. The discussion covers various influences, including swing and blues elements in Defunk's earlier works, as well as his exploration of the heavier and darker side of bass music in recent years. Follow Defunk: https://defunkmusic.bandcamp.com/album/defunk-the-voyage https://soundcloud.com/defunk-music https://www.facebook.com/DefunkOfficialMusic/ https://www.instagram.com/defunkofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEyYu5IUx_T7vG8h4Ts3LKg https://open.spotify.com/artist/79OsU8JudFdMQxQTnyOJcF?autoplay=true

Sat down with Cloudchord to talk about producing the Disco Biscuits, how to be prolific, being a family man, his massive rebranding, reimagining his sound, creating Cloud and how it led to working with Chillhop Records and his success in the lofi world, and more. Enjoy. Follow Cloudchord via: https://cloudchord.net https://spoti.fi/33Qg6Tu https://apple.co/2WOkWPs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTEKxa5JsIMO6cmwqNmAsw https://facebook.com/cloudchord https://soundcloud.com/cloudchord https://instagram.com/cloudchord

In this conversation with ill.Gates, a renowned electronic music producer and founder of Producer Dojo, listeners dive into his journey in the music scene. He discusses the alarming mental health issues faced by artists, the transformative power of music as a coping mechanism, and his vision for empowering musicians through direct distribution platforms. ill.Gates also sheds light on creative independence in the age of social media, the evolving role of music education, and the inspiration behind his innovative projects. Expect insights and humor galore!

AHEE talks about his tour with Big Gigantic and Subtronics, contact with aliens, taking care of his physical and mental health during touring, developing his stage persona, the importance of helping others and building a team of people with shared values. My favorite quote from AHEE about his path. "9 years ago I was living in a house with 15 other people, my "room" was a small space in a hallway separated by hanging sheets for privacy. Struggling financially and barely scraping by month to month - my intense passion for music kept me going. I shoved myself in this tiny garage-turned-studio and made music every night - visualizing myself performing in front of massive crowds on stage. It may have not made sense at the time but giving up was never an option for me."

Balkan Bump and I sat down and discussed his storied career including how he started working with Gramatik, his collab with CloZee and playing with her at Coachella, playing shows with Beats Antique, Moon Hooch, and Bonobo, licensing his song Aymo with Talib Kweli and Gramatik to Porsche for a SuperBowl Commercial and more. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down with Will and pick his brain. Enjoy. Follow Balkan Bump https://www.facebook.com/balkanbump https://www.instagram.com/balkanbump/ https://twitter.com/balkanbump https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TRyeXs6NXHSFqoXHR1w5e https://soundcloud.com/balkanbump