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Cashbox Canada Interviews Jacob Cade: 20 and Rising
Fri May 17, 2019
Submitted by Sandy Graham
At 20 years old, Jacob Cade has nowhere to go but up in this industry. Originally from El Paso, Texas and now residing in Parker, Colorado, Cade is a force to be reckoned with in an industry…

Prelude Press Interviews Jacob Cade
Jacob Cade has been hooked on music from an early age. Inspired by artists such as Guns n' Roses and Led Zeppelin and brought up by a musical family, it's no surprise that writing and performing quickly became his passion. Now, the nineteen…

All That Shreds Magazine Interview: With Michael Wagener Producing, Jacob Cade Is Ready To Rock
With Michael Wagener Producing, Jacob Cade Is Ready To Rock
April 18, 2018
By Andrew Catania
“The first time I met Jacob was when he and his mom came to my Nashville studio,” recalls German-born studio avatar, Michael…

Are You Sure You Know What Success Means?
Success.
It’s such a provocative topic we like to argue over the meaning of it. We seek it. We’re scared of it. Many of us sabotage it because we don’t feel we deserve it.
Crazy, huh?
You should be thankful for where…

11 Crazy Reasons to Avoid Marketing Amazing Music
Good art finds its own audience. If it’s truly special, you just need to put it up on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, etc. and people will catch on. They’ll find it without marketing.
I’m sure this is what will happen with the project…

These 2 Music Business Inventions Will Blow Your Mind
The music business will settle out of this massive market disruption in the same way that EVERY other industry has. The creators will do business directly with the end-users.
The future of the music industry, whether you like it or not, is…

Key Takeaways from The CD Baby DIY Musician Conference
The 2017 CD Baby DIY Musician Conference was held in Nashville, TN this year on August 24-27. I was honored to be asked to be a mentor.
As I am a regular listener of the CD Baby DIY Musician Podcast, I loved the…

‘Cash Me Outside Girl’ Record Deal (You’re Not Going to Believe This)
Atlantic Records just signed Danielle Bregoli, a.k.a. Bhad Bhabie, a.k.a. The “cash me outside” girl.
She got a deal but you haven’t yet.
That sucks, doesn’t it?
It certainly isn’t fair!
I…

What Happens When You Decide to Choose
“All paths are present, always... and we can but choose among them.” – Jacqueline Carey.
To rephrase this, it means you can go in any direction you want to go, you just have to choose.
But you must choose a path.
unsuccessful…

5 Big Networking Hacks That Will Transform Your Game
It was the summer of 1997. I had just moved to Los Angeles from Nashville to pursue a sales gig in the electronics industry.
A guy named David Jacks had started this company I would be working with called Zephyrtronics. David…

Why You Suck At Networking
I hear artists say this every day. “I suck at networking”.
It’s true.
You do suck at networking.
But it’s because of these 2 reasons so it’s totally fixable.
You think you suck at…

Are You Confusing Activity With Achievement?
I see people confusing activity with achievement all the time.
I’ve seen it my whole life in all the industries I’ve been a part of, but it’s rampant with the millennials and musicians.
They…

Are You Sure You Really Want That Record Deal?
Getting a record deal can be a blessing or a curse
This statement has been true since the first record label was created. I would hope that by this time, most of you would be aware that during the glory days of the record business,…

Are You Working Really Hard But Feeling Completely Frustrated?
For one to be rich, someone else must be poor.
Money is the root of all evil.
Wealth is like a pie. Because the top 1% have 90% of the pie the rest of us must survive on the crumbs.
These…

Growing Your Audience Is Not About The Music Anymore
I’m about to piss you off.
But keep reading because it’s important.
Growing your audience is NOT about the music anymore.
It used to be that way because the process dictated it.
The quality…