Side Door Podcast Empowering The Independent Live Music COmmunity

Introducing The Side Door Sitdown

A new podcast for the DIY live music world

In a world where everything is free, the work of the artist has been devalued to the point where independent musicians are in crisis. Live performance is one of the few places left where artists can truly gain more control, connection, and financial security.

But booking and playing shows takes work.

That’s where The Side Door Sitdown comes in — our new podcast pilot featuring honest conversations with the good folks who make up the independent live music scene. We talk to DIY artists, indie venue owners, and behind-the-scenes pros about how they book shows, build their audience, and try to make a living — without losing their minds.

Whether you're routing your first tour, trying to sell more tickets, or running a small venue, this podcast shares practical tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and real advice from people doing it themselves.

This show also brings together some of our most-loved past content — from viral panels to artist interviews — all re-edited for better audio and an easier listening experience in podcast form. If you missed those the first time (or want to revisit them without digging through livestream archives), they’ll now live here in one place.

The first episode is out now! Available wherever you get your podcasts.

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