The Biz! Podcast with Sal Ellington

Tom Rheault (No Trigger) and the 5k Record

On this episode of "The Biz" Tom from No Trigger and I discuss the 15 year anniversary of the debut record "Canyoneer" and why Tom says you should not sell your copy for less than 5k. #podcast#punk #notrigger

Boston Globe Interview about Music Streaming

On this episode of #TheBiz, I talk about being interviewed by Hiawatha Bray of the Boston Globe about streaming payouts. I talk about his analysis of Will Dailey and Kevin McCord's financial numbers and what it really means to stream an artist music. I give background into what Rebuilder's streaming numbers looks like in our last statement.

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Check out Will Dailey here: https://www.willdailey.com

Check out Kevin McCord here: https://wedemandparachutes.bandcamp.com

Boston Foundation Music Grant Update

Here is the update about the Boston Foundation Music Grant. I spoke with Eva yesterday and heard what I had to say. It seems like some good will come out of it. Thanks for tuning in. #thebiz #musicbusiness#bostonmusic

 

 

Music Grants in Boston

On this episode of #TheBiz, I talk about the Boston Foundation Live Arts Grant and my experience with it.

Office Hours: Meaghan Czachor

First episode of office hours! This is a segment where we talk to someone who is not in the industry and they ask me some questions they are curious about.

Meaghan asks some questions about making that cash. What does getting paid look like when you play a show. We breakdown the 2 ways it happens. Thank you to Meaghan for being on the show. Reach out if you'd like to be on the show as well.

 

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Andrew Seraphin (Victory Records, College Radio)

On this episode of #TheBiz, Andrew Seraphin joins us to talk about this time on college radio, Victory records, and what it means to be out of the biz. 

The Biz: Promoter Daniel Update

On this episode of #TheBiz, Promoter Daniel (promoter from Charlie's Kitchen, Hong Kong, Rebuilder Bassist) talks about the current state of live shows in Boston.  Sal and Daniel discuss that it might look like when shows come back and a Haley Williams candle product line.

Jay Stone (Dying Scene)

On this episode of the #TheBiz, Jay Stone, who usually interviews bands, is the one getting interviewed today. We talk about the strangest interviews, never making any money from the biz, who he has never interviewed, and more.

Check out Jay Stone at @dyingscene on instagram because the website is still broken.

Live From 2021 with Jay Maas

On this episode of #TheBiz, we have Jay Maas talking about the live from 2021 Rebuilder show. We dive into the business end and logistically nightmare that it was. You can hear what it cost to make this happen and if it's worth it for other bands to try.

Jay Maas is the founding member of the hardcore band Defeater, host on Reverb.com, creater of Maastr, and Mad Dog Hot Sauce Specialist. Check out JayMaas.com for more info on him.

Stay tuned for more info on the live record for the future vinyl release.

Pete "JR" Wasilewski of Less Than Jake

On this episode of "The Biz", JR from Less Than Jake joins us to talk about the days of Spring Heeled Jack, how to be a pro in the biz, the ska biz, and his dream job. You can go to lessthanjake.com and check out new tracks from "Silver Linings" and pre-order the record with some great merch bundles.