It's Raining Mentors with Josh Pyke and Elana Stone

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It’s Raining Mentors pops the hood of the Australian music industry, providing crucial insights and refreshing perspectives that every musician and music fan will want to hear. Hosted by revered independent musicians Josh Pyke and Elana Stone, the show delves into the complexities of record labels, booking agents, the live scene and much more. For indispensable insider knowledge, It’s Raining Mentors.

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010 - Montaigne

Oct 13 2022 35 mins

Elana Stone speaks to talented Australian artist Montaigne about her creative transformation during the pandemic, her love of hyperpop, Eurovision experiences, artistic authenticity, collaboration with heroes like David Byrne and lots more.

009 - GYROstream with Andy Irvine

Sep 15 2022 23 mins

Getting your music out there for streaming is crucial for any artist. Josh and Elana talk to Andy Irvine of GYROstream, an Australian company dedicated to helping Australian musicians with the technical side of uploading their music onto all streaming platforms.

008 - Sounds Australia with Dom Alessio

Aug 18 2022 31 mins

Josh and Elana speak to Dom Alessio of Sounds Australia, an organisation that promotes Australian artists overseas. Sounds Australia connects Australian artists and the Australian music industry with the international music industry.

007 - Support Act with Luke O'Connor

Jul 14 2022 22 mins

Josh and Elana speak to Luke O'Connor, the National Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager for Australia's premier music industry mental health charity, Support Act. In this extended conversation, they explore how Support Act works with the Australian music community to help achieve optimum mental health in what can be a volatile work environment.

006 - APRA & PPCA with Milly Petriella and Lynne Small

Jun 16 2022 34 mins

Josh and Elana talk to Milly Petriella of APRA-AMCOS and Lynne Small, CEO of the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA), to discuss the world of music copyright, licensing and royalties for songwriters. Discover how artists make money from songwriting and recording. Learn why, how and when to register your songs with APRA-AMCOS and the PPCA.

005 - A Conversation with Josh Pyke & Elana Stone

Apr 04 2022 25 mins

It's Raining Mentors podcast hosts Josh Pyke and Elana Stone are interviewed about their experiences as successful Australian artists, from their early days as fledgling musicians through to how they ensured their survival during the pandemic.

004 - Booking Agents & Live Music with Katie Rynne

Mar 07 2022 22 mins

Village Sounds lead agent Katie Rynne joins Josh and Elana to talk about how the Australian music industry can overcome the significant challenges the pandemic has presented and how she believes we can revitalise live music. She also dives deep into her amazing origin story. Village Sounds is the leading domestic booking agency representing the live touring of Australasian artists.

003 - Independent Labels with Marihuzka Cornelius

Feb 21 2022 23 mins

Marihuzka Cornelius, artist and A&R Director at lauded independent Australian record label Ivy League, joins Josh and Elana to explore the world of independent record labels and how indie labels do things differently. Ivy League signings include The Rubens, The Teskey Brothers and Kyle Lionhart. Marihuzka's perspective on the business is through the lens of a musician - she is also

002 - Major Labels with Dan Rosen

Feb 07 2022 25 mins

Warner Music Australia CEO Dan Rosen joins Josh and Elana to discuss the musician's dream of signing to a major label, how the music business has evolved and what Dan believes is needed to succeed as an artist in the 21st century. Warner Music is one of the world's most iconic major record labels, with a diverse range of new stars and legendary artists on their books.

001 - Introduction to the Music Industry with Stephen Wade

Jan 23 2022 21 mins

Select Music CEO Stephen Wade joins Josh and Elana to provide advice on navigating the new music industry, what it takes to become a successful booking agent and how to professionalise an industry that has pub rock in its DNA. Select Music is one of Australia's premier booking agencies. Select Music's Australian roster features high-profile artists including Amy Shark, Baker Boy an