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30 Years and Still Charting! Rachael Sage ditched a major deal and started MPRESS

1 h 1 min · 2. juni 2026
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Thanks for liking and subscribing Happy Pride! https://www.youtube.com/@UCmuz3--HNEW0hU9XTJe5uwg [https://www.youtube.com/@UCmuz3--HNEW0hU9XTJe5uwg] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obermann-amplified/id1877853120 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obermann-amplified/id1877853120] Thanks to our guest Rachael Sage, artist and label President https://rachaelsage.com/ [https://rachaelsage.com/] https://www.mpressrecords.com/ [https://www.mpressrecords.com/] Background music* from Rachael Sage's Instrumental "Canopy" album. *intro courtesy of Riverside and theme song by Kristen Ford One-on-One Band Coaching and Band Doula https://kristenfordmusic.com/music-business-coaching [https://kristenfordmusic.com/music-business-coaching] Pinto LUXE on Righteous Babe Records https://righteousbabe.ffm.to/kristenford-pinto-luxe [https://righteousbabe.ffm.to/kristenford-pinto-luxe] Want to start your own podcast? https://riverside.com/?irclickid=X7Ww-VXJbxycRx2Qf32nS0xQUkuRem1BMTLv0A0&sharedid=&irpid=4030178&utm_campaign=Kristen%20Ford&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impact&irgwc=1&afsrc=1 [https://riverside.com/?irclickid=X7Ww-VXJbxycRx2Qf32nS0xQUkuRem1BMTLv0A0&sharedid=&irpid=4030178&utm_campaign=Kristen%20Ford&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impact&irgwc=1&afsrc=1] Want a killer band website? https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r8a83b [https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r8a83b] Take in the Good and support LGBTQIA+ mental health and wellbeing across the UK. A fundraising collaboration between Rainbow Mind and Rachael Sage. https://everpress.com/TakeInTheGood [https://everpress.com/TakeInTheGood] Cassandra Kubinski https://www.facebook.com/cassandrakubinski/ [https://www.facebook.com/cassandrakubinski/] Marc Cohn (" Walking in Memphis ") https://www.marccohnmusic.com/ [https://www.marccohnmusic.com/] 🎙️ Want to know how artists really get signed to record labels in today’s music industry? In this exclusive interview, Rachael Sage — founder and president of MPress Records — breaks down exactly how record labels work, what A&R executives look for, how Billboard-charting artists build careers, and what it actually takes to reach GRAMMY-level recognition. As an independent label president, Billboard-charting artist, producer, and award-winning songwriter, Rachael Sage shares insider music business advice. In this interview, you’ll learn: 🔥 How to get signed to a record label 🔥 What record labels actually do for artists 🔥 Independent label vs major label differences 🔥 Music publishing, distribution, branding & artist development 🔥 What makes an artist stand out to A&R 🔥 How indie artists can build momentum without a major label 🔥 The future of the music industry for independent musicians #MusicIndustry #RecordLabels #HowToGetSigned #GRAMMYs #Billboard #IndependentArtist #MusicBusiness #AandR #RachaelSage #MPressRecords #MusicMarketing #ArtistDevelopment #IndieArtist #MusicProducer #SingerSongwriter #MusicIndustryTips #MusicCareer #IndependentLabel #MusicInterview #MusicSuccess

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episode 30 Years and Still Charting! Rachael Sage ditched a major deal and started MPRESS cover

30 Years and Still Charting! Rachael Sage ditched a major deal and started MPRESS

Thanks for liking and subscribing Happy Pride! https://www.youtube.com/@UCmuz3--HNEW0hU9XTJe5uwg [https://www.youtube.com/@UCmuz3--HNEW0hU9XTJe5uwg] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obermann-amplified/id1877853120 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obermann-amplified/id1877853120] Thanks to our guest Rachael Sage, artist and label President https://rachaelsage.com/ [https://rachaelsage.com/] https://www.mpressrecords.com/ [https://www.mpressrecords.com/] Background music* from Rachael Sage's Instrumental "Canopy" album. *intro courtesy of Riverside and theme song by Kristen Ford One-on-One Band Coaching and Band Doula https://kristenfordmusic.com/music-business-coaching [https://kristenfordmusic.com/music-business-coaching] Pinto LUXE on Righteous Babe Records https://righteousbabe.ffm.to/kristenford-pinto-luxe [https://righteousbabe.ffm.to/kristenford-pinto-luxe] Want to start your own podcast? https://riverside.com/?irclickid=X7Ww-VXJbxycRx2Qf32nS0xQUkuRem1BMTLv0A0&sharedid=&irpid=4030178&utm_campaign=Kristen%20Ford&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impact&irgwc=1&afsrc=1 [https://riverside.com/?irclickid=X7Ww-VXJbxycRx2Qf32nS0xQUkuRem1BMTLv0A0&sharedid=&irpid=4030178&utm_campaign=Kristen%20Ford&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impact&irgwc=1&afsrc=1] Want a killer band website? https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r8a83b [https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r8a83b] Take in the Good and support LGBTQIA+ mental health and wellbeing across the UK. A fundraising collaboration between Rainbow Mind and Rachael Sage. https://everpress.com/TakeInTheGood [https://everpress.com/TakeInTheGood] Cassandra Kubinski https://www.facebook.com/cassandrakubinski/ [https://www.facebook.com/cassandrakubinski/] Marc Cohn (" Walking in Memphis ") https://www.marccohnmusic.com/ [https://www.marccohnmusic.com/] 🎙️ Want to know how artists really get signed to record labels in today’s music industry? In this exclusive interview, Rachael Sage — founder and president of MPress Records — breaks down exactly how record labels work, what A&R executives look for, how Billboard-charting artists build careers, and what it actually takes to reach GRAMMY-level recognition. As an independent label president, Billboard-charting artist, producer, and award-winning songwriter, Rachael Sage shares insider music business advice. In this interview, you’ll learn: 🔥 How to get signed to a record label 🔥 What record labels actually do for artists 🔥 Independent label vs major label differences 🔥 Music publishing, distribution, branding & artist development 🔥 What makes an artist stand out to A&R 🔥 How indie artists can build momentum without a major label 🔥 The future of the music industry for independent musicians #MusicIndustry #RecordLabels #HowToGetSigned #GRAMMYs #Billboard #IndependentArtist #MusicBusiness #AandR #RachaelSage #MPressRecords #MusicMarketing #ArtistDevelopment #IndieArtist #MusicProducer #SingerSongwriter #MusicIndustryTips #MusicCareer #IndependentLabel #MusicInterview #MusicSuccess

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NO MORE WHINING! Platinum insights from Major Label music manager and A&R Chris Long

Thanks for liking and subscribing on youtube or consider giving us a five star rating and review on apple podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@ObermannAmplified [https://www.youtube.com/@ObermannAmplified] Huge thanks to our guest Chris Long you can schedule a consult with him at https://chrislongmgmt.com/ [https://chrislongmgmt.com/] He is also working closely with Magic Nothing for playlisting for real human success. You can pitch to his playlist here https://app.magicnothing.xyz/playlists/?curator=Chris%20Long [https://app.magicnothing.xyz/playlists/?curator=Chris%20Long] I also do some one on one coaching I have just a few spots left in my band doula program. Book your discovery call today at kristenford.com [http://kristenford.com] We discuss lots of music business some tough love and laugh at arnold.

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episode Published Author Seth Dickinson getting past the gatekeepers. How to Publish that Manuscript cover

Published Author Seth Dickinson getting past the gatekeepers. How to Publish that Manuscript

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the author's background, writing process, character development, and the publishing industry. It also delves into the challenges and rewards of being a published author, as well as the complexities of traditional and self-publishing. The author shares insights into the creative process, the role of agents and publishers, and the financial aspects of book sales. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the challenges of being an author, the impact of technology on creativity, the role of art in resistance, and the future of society. Seth shares insights on the power dynamics in the publishing industry, his experiences in Ghana, and the importance of reading in developing writing skills. He also discusses the potential impact of AI on creative work and the value of individual artistic expression in a world of mass production. Takeaways * Writing Process * Traditional vs. Self-Publishing * Financial Aspects of Book Sales Power dynamics in the publishing industry * The impact of AI on creative work Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Background * 05:06 Traditional vs. Self-Publishing * 33:38 Financial Aspects of Book Sales * 39:20 The Role of Art in Resistance * 50:18 The Impact of Technology on Creativity * 56:29 The Future of Society

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