Podcast Episodes

Connor Meston / Rap Roots Media
Ryan Malott Ryan Malott

Connor Meston / Rap Roots Media

While we were at Michigan Music Alliance’s Music Econ Summit earlier this year, we had the opportunity to interview violist, ⁠Connor Meston⁠, and founder of ⁠Rap Roots Media⁠, Brayden Flodin.

Connor shares his unique journey as a violist, discussing his collaborations with various bands and the challenges of navigating the music industry.

Brayden, on the other hand, delves into his experiences as a music marketer and podcaster, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in music.

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Brian Maloney
Jeff Wood Jeff Wood

Brian Maloney

Brian Maloney, Founder of ⁠The Sonic Coast⁠, discusses the thriving music scene in Michigan, highlighting the abundance of talented bands. He talks about how The Sonic Coast has continued to evolve including the new Acoustic Coffee Break segment.

We celebrate local events, including the upcoming ⁠Music Econ Summit⁠ and The Jammies, and emphasize the importance of supporting local artists. We talked about our insights on emerging artists, bucket list bands, and the significance of buying tickets and merchandise to support the music community.

It was great to catch up with Brian again after our first interview just over a year ago.

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