Building Sustainable Music Careers: Insights from Jordan Kurland (Death Cab, Perfume Genius) | EP 15

Join ARTIST ACCELERATOR ACADEMY 🚀, take your music career to the next level in 31 days, guaranteed ⤵️ https://linkly.link/2Gbxv Want to work with the pros at my agency to handle your PR and Social Media? ⤵️ https://linkly.link/2Gbxy SUMMARY ⤵️ Artist Manager Jordan Kurland — who has represented Death Cab for Cutie for over 22 years — chat's with me on this week's episode of Backstage Banter. ✅ Co-founder of Brilliant Corners Artist Management Jordan Kurland dives into the world of artist development, music industry insights, and career sustainability for musicians. Representing iconic artists like Death Cab for Cutie, Perfume Genius, Real Estate, and Soccer Mommy, Jordan brings over two decades of experience to the table, offering invaluable advice on how to navigate the modern music industry. ✅ We discuss when it’s the right time for a band or artist to get a manager, the evolving role of an artist manager, and how artists can build a long-term sustainable career in music. ✅ Whether you’re a small artist just starting or an up-and-coming musician trying to understand the complexities of artist management, this episode will help you make better decisions for growing your career. ✅ Learn how to find the right manager, build lasting relationships in the industry, and grow your fanbase in ways that lead to decades-long success. If you’re serious about taking your music career to the next level, this interview is packed with practical advice and insights you won’t want to miss. FOLLOW ON OTHER PLATFORMS 😈 Instagram:   / itsmikegowen   TikTok:   / itsmikegowen   WHY WATCH❓ If you’re new to my channel, my name is Mike Gowen. I’m the founder/CEO of MILESTONE. It’s a public relations and social media agency that represents emerging talent to Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, GRAMMY winners, CMA Award-winners, multi-platinum selling artists, Bluegrass Music Hall of Famers, and Songwriter Hall of Famers, in addition to Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning talent. My life has been dedicated to music and helping artists cut through the noise. SOME ARTISTS I’VE WORKED WITH 🎸 Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, Andy Grammer, Billy Idol, Black Sabbath, Blues Traveler, Bryan Martin, Brian Setzer, Colt Ford, Dave Stewart, Dwight Yoakam, Eurythmics, Gin Blossoms, Gaby Moreno, Heart, Jerry Douglas, John Fogerty, Kiefer Sutherland, Leftover Salmon, LIVE, Lonestar, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Phil Vassar, Sierra Hull, Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones, Shaylen, STS9, Sugar Ray, The Black Crowes, The Dryes, The Marías, The Smashing Pumpkins, Theo Kandel, Tommy Emmanuel, Uncle Kracker, Wynonna Judd, System of a Down’s John Dolmayan….and many, many others.

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