Ryan J. Downey is a multi-talented journalist, producer, and host whose work has spanned major outlets like MTV News, Billboard, and The Hollywood Reporter.
Riffhard is the world's best online school for metal guitarists, with hundreds of lessons from Animals As Leaders, Jason Richardson, Archspire, Revocation, Intervals and more. Learn more at https://riffhard.com
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00:00 Inside the Entertainment Industry with Ryan Downey
00:03:49 The Value of Podcasting for Meaningful Connections
00:12:27 How Annoying Contact Methods Destroy Opportunities
00:14:56 Crafting Effective Pitch Emails
00:18:45 The Evolution of LinkedIn as a Dominating Platform
00:22:21 Building Your Band Before Seeking Management
00:25:52 Importance of Spotify Metrics for Musicians
00:32:36 The Importance of Traditional Album Sales in Rock and Metal
00:36:09 Social Media Impact on Band Popularity
00:39:40 Misleading Headlines in Music News
00:43:27 Ghost's Heavy Metal Film Success
00:54:42 The Future of Ice Nine Kills
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