Here we are with Steelheart's lead singer Miljenkio Matijevic. He is expanding his artistic footprint with a big-screen debut in the acclaimed dramedy Trust in Love, directed by Mick Davis. The film, already a global festival success with 23 awards, releases in theaters and on VOD in August 2024. Alongside acting, Matijevic is crafting new music with Niclas Engelin of IN FLAMES, delivering a darker, heavier rock sound expected later this year. He will also hit the road with SteelHeart on their 2024 tour, with performances across the U.S.

Here in today's episode we are with Alany Rodriguez. Alany is a conference programmer at SXSW where she oversees the music mentor sessions, workplace track, and assists with new music conference initiatives. Her main role is to curate and showcase inspiring, creative, and forward-thinking content at SXSW by working with top industry professionals from around the globe. At 18 years old, Alany began working in the music industry. She started at Bass Concert Hall on UT Austin’s campus and climbed her way up into gaining invaluable experience working or interning at companies such as Warner Music Group, Live Nation, Pulse Music Group, Orienteer, and her previous role, which was at the Recording Academy working as the Texas Chapter GRAMMY U Representative. During her time at the GRAMMYs, Alany worked on both local and national projects, events, and initiatives, including GRAMMY Week festivities, launching the GU Instagram, GU Social Media lounge at SXSW, Texas Chapter Advocacy Day, GRAMMY Career Day, Up Close and Personal events with artists Leon Bridges and Rico Nasty, GRAMMY U’s national conference, and was a contributing writer for GRAMMY.com. Now in her role at SXSW, she continues to use her experiences in music/entertainment to curate unforgettable and valuable moments that have long lasting impact. We will wrap up the episode talking about her personal and professional goals and what advice she gives to aspiring industry professionals and also artists.

Here we are with Arielle Harris, Founder of RELMORE ENTERTAINMENT. Based in Los Angeles, California, Harris constantly surrounded by the world of music. As her involvement in the music industry expanded, she realized that her passion was in guiding artists and securing opportunities for those who had extraordinary talent and vision. After being taken under the wing of legendary music manager, Trudy Green (Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, to name a few), Harris quickly learned the effective and constructive ways to be a manager in the entertainment industry. She went on to work for talent managers in the digital space to better understand the landscape and eventually apply her knowledge and connections to the music space under her own company. She's been an independent music manager since July 2021 and has had the fortune of working with some of the best industry on both the talent and industry side. She will talk about what it's been like having her own company and her upcoming goals with her clients. She will also wrap up talking about advice that she's taken along her epic career journey.

Here we are with Amanda Sherman, a graduate of the University of Maryland. She developed a profound passion for the music industry during her undergraduate years. She was an active part of her school’s Music Business Society and record label. Amanda gained valuable experience as a Summer 2022 intern for Universal Music Group. Presently, she serves as the Digital Marketing Coordinator at Spirit Music Group, an independent music publisher representing renowned artists like The Who, Chaka Khan, Ingrid Michaelson, and Tim McGraw. Just when she thought she couldn't get enough of creative marketing in music, she is staring an indie record label with her friend Jake! We will wrap up the episode hearing more about her upcoming adventures with her label and what advice she'd like to share that she learned along her journey.

Here we are with Dylan Emmet, music producer and artist. We will get the chance to hear more about his background in music and what got him passionate at such a young age to be an artist. We will get to hear more about his professional background as well mentoring artists on a day-to-day basis. We will wrap up the episode hearing more about his professional goals with producing and songwriting especially his latest upcoming releases.

Here is Chelsea Cankar. She started her career in music by having a music/fashion blog (Stic-of-the-Week). She really had learned the ropes of the industry through her creative mind, and this was pre-Instagram. She then ended up befriending some bookers and venues and covering shows, which then he finally told her she needed to start talking to PR people. Before she knew it she was having more own events/DJing and covering major music festivals like Lollapalooza and Coachella. Doing all this landed her a job at UMG and then Interscope and then forming her own business Cankar Creative. She will get to chat about her advice and the pros and cons of having her own business.

Here is Sean Bucheck. He co-founded a producing studio called Stereogram Sound. We will learn about his musical background and his transition to producing and also pitching music for artists to get sync deals. He is also an in house mixing engineer for Symphonic Distribution. We will hear about what it is like to pay the hours as a producer until it pays off. We will be discussing music and its place in film whether it be composing, pitch writing, or post sound designed certified in Dolby Atmos. Finally, Sean will chat about his upcoming career goals.