🎙️ AlleXion X: Basking in Marketing for Independent Artists

🚀 In this episode, genre-blending artist AlleXion X shares how he balances authenticity and visibility in the digital age—offering real talk on content strategy, branding, and staying creative without selling out.

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✅ Creative Flow Meets Strategy: How to build your brand while staying true to your sound

✅ Content That Connects: Why short-form storytelling works and how to make it your own

✅ The Mindset Shift: Marketing as part of your art—not a chore

✅ Platform Smarts: What works on TikTok might flop on Reels (and how to adapt fast)

🔥 WHY LISTEN?

If you're an independent artist looking to grow without compromising your creative integrity, this episode is packed with:

✅Actionable content strategies ✅Mindset reframes for modern musicians ✅Real advice from a rising artist doing it his way

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music—and start building a brand that feels like you.

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🎙️ Hunter Jackson: Networking for Artists That Actually Works

🔥 He’s back! Hunter Jackson — original creator of the band GWAR and creative force behind House of Huntar — returns for Part 2 on the Tunepact Podcast. This time, we dive deep into a topic every independent artist needs to master: NETWORKING.

🎸 From collaborating with punk legends to launching new ventures like a graphic novel compilation and a roller derby board game, Hunter brings decades of wisdom, wild stories, and real advice for building genuine connections in the creative world.

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✅ Relationship-Driven Growth: Why the best networking doesn’t feel like networking

✅ Creative Collaborations: How to connect with like-minded artists across genres

✅ Staying Relevant: Launching new projects in comics, merch, and games — even years into a career

✅ Accessible & Authentic: Creating a brand that fans and peers can actually connect with

🎯 BONUS: Hear about “Roller Brawl” — Hunter’s upcoming roller derby board game packed with action, destruction, and miniatures!

🔥 WHY LISTEN?

If you're tired of fake engagement and want real artist-to-artist networking, this episode is packed with grounded insight, industry stories, and DIY creativity from someone who’s done it all.

✅ Build community

✅ Grow through creative partnerships

✅ Learn to promote without selling out

🎧 Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Amazon Music

🕹️ Check out Hunter’s projects at houseofhuntar.com

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🎙️ Brandon from Punkerton Records: The Business Side of Artist Deals & Label Culture

🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Brandon, the force behind Punkerton Records, to unpack what really goes on behind the scenes when labels and artists negotiate deals—and what it takes to truly thrive in a collaborative label culture.

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✅ The Cost of Growth: Why doing “more” costs more—and how that impacts artist deals today

✅ The Shift in Percentages: From overly artist-friendly to mutual sustainability

✅ Know Your Worth: What every band should prepare before the first label meeting

✅ Symbiotic Culture: Why Punkerton’s “all in this together” motto isn’t just talk

✅ Team Player Test: The mindset labels are really looking for in 2025

🔥 WHY LISTEN?

Whether you're preparing to talk with a label or dreaming of joining a tight-knit music family, this episode will help you:

✅ Understand the business realities behind artist deals

✅ Learn how to present yourself professionally to labels

✅ Decide what kind of label culture you actually want to be part of

If you're serious about building a career—not just a moment—in music, this one's for you.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to show up like a pro at your next label meeting.

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🎙️ Brandon Alan Lewis (Punkerton Records): Navigating Record Labels as an Independent Artist

🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Alan Lewis from Punkerton Records to talk all things indie and industry—specifically how independent artists can navigate the world of record labels without compromising who they are.

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✅ Label does not always mean instant success: Why not every deal is the right deal, and how to know when to walk away ✅ Stick to Your Brand: Your uniqueness is your strength—don’t water it down ✅ Professional does not mean boring: Let your personality shine through your EPK and outreach ✅ Creative Control: Why authenticity leads to more sustainable success

🔥 WHY LISTEN? If you’re an independent artist considering working with a label—or just trying to understand how to protect your vision—this episode offers honest, practical insights from someone who’s been on both sides of the table.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to approach record labels with clarity, confidence, and creativity.

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🎙️ Heavy Kevy: Producing & Marketing Music Not in Your Native Language

🎧 What happens when you create music in a language that isn’t your first? Heavy Kevy — vocalist of Insanity Alert, The Apers, and Sweatpants Party, and head of Monster Zero Records — shares the highs, hurdles, and hilarious moments of doing just that.

🚨 From language barriers to cultural connection, Kevy gets real about reworking lyrics, resonating with global fans, and building a worldwide punk following — all while staying 100% DIY.

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✅ Going Global: How performing in English helped expand his reach

✅ Lyric Rewrites: Why telling your own story is more important than translating perfectly

✅ Punk & Personality: The power of humor, culture, and authenticity in music marketing

✅ Acoustic Freedom: How solo shows keep things simple, personal, and fun

🔥 WHY LISTEN?

If you’re an artist thinking of expanding beyond your home language — or simply curious how global indie success happens without big labels — this episode is packed with insight, fun stories, and honest advice.

✅ Multilingual music marketing

✅ Global DIY artist journey

✅ Keeping it fun, real, and unapologetically punk

🎧 Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Amazon Music!

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🎙 On this episode of the Tunepact Podcast, we sit down with Chicago-based genre-blending artist Cash$tarr to unpack the chaos of content overload — and how independent musicians can cut through the noise to actually own their platforms.

📱 In a digital world where everyone’s posting and few are connecting, we talk about intentionality over algorithms, how to stay consistent without losing yourself, and why finding your niche is a strength, not a setback.

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✅ Niche Isn’t a Dirty Word – Why embracing your uniqueness helps attract the right fans

✅ Burger Over Spaghetti – Give people what they want, consistently and well

✅ Don't Chase, Create – How to shift from reactionary content to platform-building strategy

✅ Show Up & Keep Creating – What Warhol can teach us about momentum and mindset

🔥 WHY LISTEN?

If you're feeling burnt out by content trends, overwhelmed by what to post next, or unsure how to stay visible and authentic — this episode is for you.

💬 You don’t need to be everywhere — you need to be intentional.

💬 Your “niche” is your superpower.

💬 And yes — fans will find you when you start showing up like you already believe in your work.

🎧 Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube.

📺 Subscribe to our YouTube for the full episode and more unfiltered conversations about building your music career your way.

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🎙 On this episode of the Tunepact Podcast, we sit down with Opāru — a classically trained vocalist and cinematic electro-pop artist whose music has graced everything from NBC News to Shark Tank, the Olympics, and Home and Away.

🌊 With influences like Ruelle, Lana Del Rey, and Aurora, Opāru shares how she crafts emotionally powerful songs that feel more like films than tracks — and how she’s broken into the world of music for film and TV without losing her soul in the process.

🎬 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✅ From Emotion to Sync: How to write music that connects deeply and works for TV & film placement

✅ Why Relationships Matter More Than Cold Pitches: How real connections drive long-term opportunities

✅ The Power of Vulnerability: Why being an introvert isn’t a barrier — it’s your superpower

✅ Don’t Just Submit, Belong: How meaningful, real-world connections open creative doors you never imagined

🔥 WHY LISTEN?

If you’re an indie artist trying to break into sync, build lasting industry relationships, or find a lane where your sound really fits — this one’s for you.

💬 Opāru reminds us that success in film and TV isn't about chasing trends — it's about showing up with authenticity, empathy, and music that tells a story.

🎧 Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube

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On this episode of the Tunepact Podcast, we sit down with genre-defying instrumentalist Dixie Duncan to explore a different kind of music marketing — one rooted in human connection, authenticity, and community over content hacks and chasing trends.

🫂 For Dixie, fans aren’t followers — they’re friends and family. Touring isn't just about performing; it's about returning to places that feel like home, and reconnecting with people who’ve shared the journey.

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✅ Marketing Through Meaning: Why building real relationships can outperform paid ads

✅ Environment Over Hype: How the vibe you create off-stage can matter as much as what happens on it

✅ Slowing Down to Stand Out: Why taking your time and being present is a radical act in today’s fast-paced digital music world

✅ Creating Spaces of Joy: How Dixie turns each show into a safe, emotional reset for fans—and himself

🔥 WHY LISTEN?

If you’ve ever felt like promoting your music meant becoming someone you’re not, this episode will remind you:

💬 You don’t have to play the algorithm to build a real audience

💬 Energy matters — and fans feel the difference

💬 The best marketing might just be showing up as yourself

🎙 Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube.

📺 Subscribe to our YouTube for the full episode and more unfiltered conversations on surviving — and thriving — as an independent artist.

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