VERO True Social's video: Let s Talk Music Episode 8 - Building Resilience

Join the conversation on VERO: https://vero.co/veromusic/4j-4hJNqZhnX7Zj3X5JVV8VR It’s not easy to be a musician in 2022, especially if you are independent. We delve into the challenges they face during a fiery, sometimes profoundly emotional conversation with Rod Thomas (@brightlightx2), Grammy-winner @Kathryn Gallagher), and songwriter James Flannagan. How does an artist survive and thrive these days? Join hosts Larry Flick, @UNTIL THE RIBBON BREAKS and our guests to find out. 1:00 – Introduction of topic and guests. 4:12 – VERO Gather and Vibe: What is your favorite pick-me-up track? 7:00 – Question to all guests: How do you currently define success? 13:38 – Question to all guests: How often do you adjust your expectations of success and what you do based on being an independent artist? 20:13 – Kathryn on the perception of laziness and actual productivity. 24:30 – Rod on trials of being independent and never getting a break with major labels. 33:00 – Pete asks Rod what he wants from a label. 35:20 – Rod shares his frustrations about the music industry. 37:00 – James on protecting the artist, both in sensibilities and sensitivities. 40:00 – Rod on measuring success differently than the music industry. 44:30 – Kathryn on feeling disrespected by the industry even after getting nominated for a Tony award. 48:50 – Closing comments. Edited by Art School Media Connect with Larry: https://vero.co/larryflick Connect with Pete: https://vero.co/utrb Connect with Kathryn: https://www.instagram.com/kathryngallagher/ Connect with Rod: https://www.instagram.com/brightlightx2/ Connect with James: https://www.instagram.com/flanimal_kingdom/ About VERO. Ad-free & Algorithm-free Social Network. Join VERO as a founding Member now, and your subscription is free for life.