Record Straight

Record Straight

Where honesty echoes louder than illusion in the music industry. Join us as we tackle frequently asked questions, offer different perspectives and real-world advice, and break down the Australian Music Scene for independent and developing artists.

Episodes

March 30, 2025 29 mins
In this episode of Record Straight, we look back at a decade of Cartel—our defining moments, industry insights, and the professional journeys that shaped us. We also dive into the future of the music industry, exploring what the next 10 years could hold. Tune in for a deep dive into our story and where we’re headed next.   This is Record Straight, your go-to spot for unfiltered insights into the Australian music scene. Your hosts C...
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Discussing the priorities of independent and developing artists vs. the priorities of industry.  What are the priorities of a label? What are the priorities of a manager or an agent? And what are the main differences between those and the focus for an artist? We hope that this series can provide clarity on the primary considerations of artists and professionals in the AUNZ music scene.  This is Record Straight, your go-to spot f...

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December 14, 2024 60 mins
A week-by-week breakdown of a label standard release plan in AUNZ - covering the main areas of focus pre-and-post release including media pitching, industry development, social media content, and communications to effectively communicate the release to audiences likely to care, and elicit discovery within your niche audience.    This is Record Straight, your go-to spot for unfiltered insights into the Australian music scene. Your ...

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November 16, 2024 40 mins

Tips for growing your artist project in 2025. This is Record Straight, your go-to spot for unfiltered insights into the Australian music scene. Your hosts Christina and Anthony from Cartel Australia. Let's dive in, exploring Australia's musical landscape like never before - where honesty echoes louder than illusion.

Record Straight is a podcast for emerging, developing, and independent artists and musicians, created by Cartel Aust...

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August 31, 2024 41 mins

Are you actually an artist?

The main factor separating those who are creating a career (and therefore, sustainability as an artist) are the measurable actions for every aspect of the project.

1. Creative processes

2. Prioritise networking and learning industry best practice

3. Time management

4. Budget - know what you need to spend

5. Release plan

6. Self-evaluation & expectations

 

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August 10, 2024 33 mins

Your ego, your attitude, what you're doing wrong, and how to fix it. 

Tracklist: 1. Work hard, and work harder.

2. Do what you say you're going to do.

3. You're not going to see immediate results, and that's okay.

4. Yeah, your music is good. So what?

5. You do not 'deserve it' / Check your entitlement at the door.

6. Confidence, not arrogance.

7. Remember your industry - have fun with it!

 

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July 20, 2024 49 mins

5 key points to creating content that converts as an independent / developing artist.

What is your intention? How are you developing your brand? Who is your audience? What is the content going to communicate? How are you planning to drive consumption to your audio? 

Record Straight is a podcast for emerging, developing and independent artists and musicians, created by BGCOMMUNITY and Cartel Australia. Record Straight shines a li...

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June 1, 2024 31 mins

Do you really need that 'must-have' support from media and Spotify editorial playlisting? Do you even know what it'll do for your artist growth? What are the processes you have in place once you gain media support? Tell you what, in this day and age - it won't do what you think it will. 

Record Straight is a podcast for emerging, developing, and independent artists and musicians, created by BGCOMMUNITY and Cartel Australia. Recor...

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Do independent and developing artists need a manager? Who is the team that should support an artist in their early and continued development? How does an artist create an authentic project? 

 

Record Straight is a podcast for emerging, developing, and independent artists and musicians, created by BGCOMMUNITY and Cartel Australia. Record Straight shines a light on topics of platform growth, community building, repeat listenership, a...

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April 5, 2024 31 mins

The pilot episode. Who are we? Why are you listening to us? Record Straight is a podcast for emerging, developing, and independent artists and musicians, created by BGCOMMUNITY and Cartel Australia. Record Straight shines a light on topics of platform growth, community building, repeat listenership, artist expectations, and the building blocks for a project, inspired by real-world experiences in the Australian Music Industry.

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