The Indie Sound with Jimmy Star

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11 min
Oct 27, 20256 months ago
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Summary

Jimmy Starr showcases two indie artists signed to Spectrum Music Group: Chaz Robinson, a multi-talented musician who released 'Without You,' and Gabe Lopez, a prolific songwriter and producer who has worked with major acts like Belinda Carlisle, New Kids on the Block, and James Brown, featuring her on his track 'California Blues.'

Insights
  • Spectrum Music Group positions itself as a major player in indie music distribution and artist development
  • Indie record labels are actively promoting emerging artists through podcast platforms to build audience awareness
  • Songwriter-producers with major label credits can leverage those relationships to elevate indie releases
  • Multi-genre versatility (dance, pop ballads, etc.) is valued in indie artist development
  • Celebrity collaborations significantly increase perceived value and marketability of indie releases
Trends
Indie record labels using podcast platforms for artist promotion and discoveryLeveraging established artist collaborations to boost emerging indie talent credibilityShort-form music promotion becoming a key marketing channel for independent labelsCross-genre experimentation in indie music releasesProducer-songwriter model gaining prominence in indie music industry
Topics
Indie music promotion and artist discoverySpectrum Music Group artist rosterMusic production and songwriting creditsCelebrity collaborations in indie musicPodcast-based music marketingIndie record label strategyMulti-genre music productionArtist development in independent music
Companies
Spectrum Music Group
Major indie record label representing both featured artists Chaz Robinson and Gabe Lopez
The Go-Go's
Belinda Carlisle, member of The Go-Go's, featured on Gabe Lopez's 'California Blues' track
People
Jimmy Starr
Host of the podcast promoting indie artists and discussing their work and achievements
Chaz Robinson
Multi-talented musician signed to Spectrum Music Group who released single 'Without You'
Gabe Lopez
Prolific songwriter and producer signed to Spectrum Music Group with extensive major label credits
Belinda Carlisle
Featured vocalist on Gabe Lopez's 'California Blues' track; member of The Go-Go's
Quotes
"your number one podcast for short form music promotion for indie artists from all around the world"
Jimmy StarrOpening
"It's a great record label. The first guy we're going to talk about is Chaz Robinson. Many many years ago, he's super talented, plays the piano, sings, writes songs, does dance music and pop ballads, does a little bit of everything."
Jimmy StarrEarly segment
"I get to bring Indie artists to the forefront. Hopefully people see new artists that they might like and follow in social media. It's a lot of fun."
Jimmy StarrMid-episode
"to get one of the Gogo's to sing on one of your songs. So I think you guys like it."
Jimmy StarrGabe Lopez segment
Full Transcript
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So that's Chas Robinson Without You I really love doing this show you guys It's so much fun because I get to bring Indie artists to the forefront Hopefully people see new artists That they might like and follow in social media It's a lot of fun So thanks for tuning in We're doing really good for our Only Our Fourth show So we appreciate all the support So now we're going to talk about Gabe Lopez He's also a Spectrum Music Group artist And he's also a big songwriter He hasn't had tons of commercial success As a solo artist But he's super talented But he has produced and written songs For Belinda Carlisle New Kids on the Block James Brown The Gogo's RuPaul's Drag Race Twice Crazy Bones Shiny Super Junior Tai Yang And Cherise And he's done stuff for TV and film And he has a song And it's called California Blues Featuring Belinda Carlisle Which what a coup is that You know to get one of the Gogo's To sing all one of your songs So I think you guys like it So check it out California Blues Featuring Belinda Carlisle By Gabe Lopez And he's done stuff for TV and film And he's done stuff for TV and film And he's done stuff for TV and film And he's done stuff for TV and film And he's done stuff for TV and film And he's done stuff for TV and film And he's done stuff for TV and film And he's done stuff for TV and film And he's done stuff for TV and film And he's done stuff for TV and film And he's done stuff for TV and film And he's done stuff for TV and film And he's done stuff for TV and film And he's done stuff for TV and film The better and good of Hollywood Are the girls who tables collide After stones at door They could change the stars in your eyes When they look into your California California Blue You take away my California California Blue And all those sinners want to taste They try to steal your heart away Oh Oh But you never disappear But you're the summer's fall Yeah Oh I'm a frozen man I'm a drag To the sunset shore But it's time to think of your mind When they look into your California California California Blue You take away my California California California Blue I'm a frozen man I'm a drag To the sunset shore But it's time to think of your mind When they look into your heart away Oh You take away my California California California Blue Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey Hey I know, if you think it's funny California, California Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh I'm so scared of you California, California Ooh, ooh, ooh You take away my California California Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh California California blue California California California California California, California, California, California, California. So that's Gabe Lopez, California Blues featuring Blinda Carlisle from the Go-Go's. I want to thank everybody for tuning in for this episode of the Indie Sound with Jimmy Starr. We'll be back in a day with another one. Thanks so much. Have a great one everybody. Bye-bye.