The SoundCentric Podcast

Episode 48 | Seth Sutch: ‘Sunset Nostalgia’, Artistic Evolution, Performing, & Building a Network

Houston's Seth Sutch joins the pod!
 
Rapper and singer Seth Sutch joins Sam and Adam to discuss his new project, Sunset Nostalgia. He discusses its creation, his influences, and what it means to him. He also discusses his new found love for performing. He also gives tips to other independent artists. 
 
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0:00 - Intro
1:00.- Playlist titles of the week
3:35 - Releasing music that discusses specific people 
5:50 - Being completely open and personal in music
6:20 - How important Seth's family is to him and his music
7:50 - How Seth formed his management team
9:10 - The importance of performing
12:45 - Seth's collaborations with Chris Patrick, Dende, and Lucas Home
16:35 - How often should artists drop?
19:00 - The importance of social media for artists
21:35 - Seth's growth since his first album 
23:15 - Seth's production choices on the album 
25:45 - The expensive nature of making an album 
28:00 - The importance of album rollouts
29:00 - The making of "Peace" music video
30:55 - Seth mixing his own music 
33:40 - Tips for independent artists 
35:55 - How Seth trains to become a better writer 
37:05 - Closing remarks 
 
 

Episode 47 | J.Cole and Drake Collab Incoming, Who Can Sell Out Arenas, Our Top Album and Songs of the Year So Far, and Much More

We're a little over halfway through 2023 (jeez that was fast), and it's been an amazing year for music. 
 
The guys kick off the episode putting their prayers to the universe for a J. Cole and Drake collab. They then discuss which artists they think can sell out arenas. This leads to some flowers being given to some GOATs. 
 
They then discuss the difference between a strong work ethic and dropping everything an artists records. They then debate the difference between a rapper and an artist. Is there a difference? They finish up by listing their top albums and songs of 2023 so far and discussing the writers strike. Should there be a strike in the music industry?
 
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - J. Cole comes out at Drake's show
4:00 - Playlist title of the week 
6:15 - Jay-Z honored at Brooklyn Public Library 
8:25 - Nas announces new album Magic 2
9:50 - The difference between work ethic and dropping everything you make
11:55 - Are artists dropping too much or not enough?
14:00 - How much will Travis Scott's Utopia sell first week
16:00 - Giving flowers for Russ
17:00 - What artists can sell out arenas?
22:10 - The difference between an artist and a rapper
25:00 - Our favorite albums and songs of 2023 so far
33:35 - Writer's Guild strike 
37:00 - Why don't musical artists hold a strike to make more money
39:00 - Closing remarks 

Episode 46 | The Decline In Albums, Importance of Live Shows, Drake and Travis Announce New Music, and Much More

STOP THROWING STUFF ON STAGE AT ARTISTS!
 
Sam and Adam are back, and they start by talking about the phone throwing epidemic at concerts. This leads to a discussion on the importance of touring for artists, and how indie artists can make money. They then dive into the slow decline of albums and the difference between a mixtape, EP, and album.
 
Next, they discuss their hesitant excitement and expectations for Travis and Drakes new albums. Do artists drop too frequently? Do they not drop enough?
 
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0:00 - Start
1:00 - Weekly playlist titles 
3:00 - Artists getting hit by phones on stage
6:45 - The disparity of income for indie artists in streaming and live shows
10:10 - Artists coming out late at shows
11:35 - The importance of social media for artists 
13:05 - The difference between an album and a mixtape 
19:40 - How often should artists drop?
24:30 - Drake needs an album of just rap songs 
26:00 - Expectations for Travis Scott's "Utopia" album
31:15 - Artists having to hold songs for years 
33:30 - Bdot's list 
34:15 - Dominc Fike's album and comeup 
35:45 - J. Cole is only getting better
36:45 - Cardi B needs to drop the new album
38:40 - Closing remarks 
 
 
 
 

Episode 45 | XXL Freshman List, No 2023 Rap Album Has Reached Number 1, TikTok’s Effect On Artists

The guys are back again!
 
After a brief hiatus with Adam graduating and Sam applying for graduate schools, the duo is back. They first break down the 2023 XXL Freshman list. They then discuss the "decline" of hip-hop as no album has gone number 1 in 2023 yet. They finish up by discussing how TikTok has caused artists to make music strictly for their fans versus for themselves. 
 
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Platlist titles
3:25 - British rap on the rise
6:35 - 2023 XXL Freshman list 
15:20 - New Kendrick and Baby Keem track 
16:50 - Hip-hop is one the "decline"
19:00 - Playlists versus albums 
22:45 - Albums are too long 
25:35 - Artists trashing their songs that get bad reception on TikTok
29:45 - Artists we're excited to drop in 2023

Episode 44 | Joey Aich: ‘Open Treehouse’, Maneuvering as an Independent Artist, Touring, & More

Ohio's very own, Joey Aich, joins Adam and Sam to breakdown his latest release, Open Treehouse (Deluxe).
 
The guys discuss Joey's love for live show. The Importance of touring and merchandise for independent artists. They then move on to his album-making process and how he's built a strong base in Columbus. 
 
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0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Playlist Titles
4:40 - Joey's decision to drop a deluxe album
10:50 - The importance of touring
15:00 - Joey's creative marketing plan 
23:00 - Comparing yourself to others
26:55 - Joey's favorite performance 
30:00 - The Ohio sound
32:35 - Rapping about what you know, lived, and love
37:00 - Joey's collaborations 
38:45 - Joey's album art 
45:10 - Balancing a 9-5 with music 
48:35 - "Red Light Blues" breakdown 
53:30 - Closing remarks