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Episode 009 // Nathan Aurora on the heartdea13r Podcast with chr1stoph3r g0nda

Summary:

Nathan Aurora on Aurorawave, perspective, and building family-first momentum in the music business.👀 What you’ll hear

• Build a family-first routine that protects creativity, from newborn chaos to late-night studio sprints
• Separate art from business so writing stays soul-first while strategy kicks in after the song exists
• Fuse metal power and regg...

Episode 008 // Marshal Dutton on the heartdea13r Podcast with chr1stoph3r g0nda

👀 What you’ll hear

• Marshal Dutton on fronting Hinder
• Surviving the music business with DIY production
• Debunk record-deal myths and embrace independence, including the extra responsibilities that actually sustain a career
• Build a back-lounge studio on a tour bus and crank 40–60 demos toward a major album cycle
• Protect the voice on tour with running, weigh...

Episode 007 // Chrissy Spratt on the heartdea13r Podcast with chr1stoph3r g0nda

Chrissy Spratt on TikTok megagrowth, EP debut, and turning nerves into next-level live shows.

👀 What You’ll Hear

• Moving from shy Ottawa teen to 6 M-plus TikTok followers through ruthless consistency and zero expectations
• Shaping a first Canadian mini-tour while admitting the stage still scares her—in the best way
• Turning casual covers into a debut EP (2...

Episode 006 // RAWLE on the heartdea13r Podcast with chr1stoph3r g0ndaGuyanese-Canadian genre-blender RAWLE breaks down the mindset, marketing moves and self-love rituals that keep indie artists thriving in 2025.👀 What you’ll hear

• Why “fame ≠ money”—and the simple marketing step that finally put a face to his 1 M+ streams
• Showing up where you’re celebrated (not tolerated) as the north-star for collabs and gigs
• Be the cause, not t...

Episode 005 – Danny O’Reilly | heartdea13rThe Coronas frontman, Danny O’Reilly, on live-first growth, staying indie, and why authenticity beats algorithms.👀 What you’ll hear:

• How The Coronas built a two-decade career by treating every gig like the main event
• The leverage of holding off on record deals and keeping your masters
• Building a trusted team: why your manager has to love the music as much as you do
• Running art and business...

Episode 004 – Lexi Layne | heartdea13r

A fearless deep-dive with hard rock dynamo Lexi Layne. From confronting childhood wounds to plotting waterfall releases, Lexi shows artists how to own their story and still dream bigger.👀 What you’ll hear

• “You have to take risks in life to get rewarded.” - Lexi Layne
• Trauma doesn’t define you: “It’s always with you, but it doesn’t make you who you are now.”
• Why she protects her energy: “When ...

Episode 003 – Luke Bentham | heartdea13rThe Dirty Nil frontman Luke Bentham on DIY grit, Juno wins, opening for The Who, and why craft always beats clout.👀 What you'll hear:

• The Nirvana moment that lit the fuse—and annoyed his parents
• 15 years with publicist Adam Bentley: loyalty over label-hopping
• Spotting “serfdom” contracts thanks to lawyer parents
• Juno win chaos: Kiefer Sutherland, the PM, and Mum hiding the trophy
• Turning...

Episode 002 – Ryan McCombs | heartdea13rSOiL & Drowning Pool front‑man Ryan McCombs reveals “Halo’s” pre‑deal rise, 9/11 album chaos, and survival tips for artists👀 What you’ll hear:-How “Halo” lit up U.S. radio before SOiL had a label and triggered a bidding war -Dropping Scars on 9/11: releasing an album on the worst‑timed day in rock history -Stepping into Dave Williams’ shoes: the call from Dave’s mum that sealed Ryan’s mo...

The Music Industry’s Most Honest Voice - Jonathan Simkin Tells All | heartdea13r ep. 001 Welcome to heartdea13r - a new series featuring raw, unfiltered conversations with music industry insiders who dare to tell the truth.In this inaugural episode, 604 Records founder Jonathan Simkin breaks down what it really takes to survive in the music business. From his shocking transformation from criminal defence lawyer to entertainment mog...