I Don’t Wannabe a Wannabe

 “I Don’t Wannabe a Wannabe” is the podcast equivalent of a wise, slightly-cynical-but-ultimately-supportive uncle for every budding musician. Helmed by industry veterans Paul Ripley and John King – two blokes who’ve likely seen more backstage drama than a Shakespearean tragedy – this show isn’t about sugar-coating the music business. Instead, it’s a no-holds-barred, occasionally hilarious, often brutally honest guide to navigating the shark-infested waters of an industry that’s perpetually reinventing itself. From the “good old days” of dodgy demo tapes and questionable haircuts to the bewildering labyrinth of streaming algorithms and social media clout, Ripley and King drag in a revolving door of professionals from every conceivable corner of the music world. They’ll dish out invaluable advice, expose the pitfalls, and probably share a few embarrassing anecdotes, all designed to ensure that your artistic dreams don’t end up as just another dusty GarageBand file on a forgotten hard drive. So, if you’re an aspiring artist ready to trade wishful thinking for actionable wisdom (and maybe a chuckle or two at the industry’s expense), tune in – it might just save you from becoming another cautionary tale.

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