EP 16 - RUN TOWARDS THE THINGS YOU LOVE: Life & Death, Favorite Music Industry stories, Concert Promoters, Seeing Live Music, Industry News, SME choosing Artists Forward, SOTW and more!

After two months away, your favorite house cat has returned for another show! In this emotionally heavy episode, Ryan talks about life and death. Ryan talks about his new(ish) job and bereavement. Ryan gives tribute to a couple fallen family members. Ryan shares one of his personal favorite music industry stories from his career. Ryan discusses live music returning to Austin,TX. Ryan talks about going to Cheer Up Charlie's and dancing to a DJ spinning. Ryan discuses attending Stubbs BBQ to see The Black Pumas. Ryan chastises shitty concert promoters. Ryan discusses the Keeled Scales and Polyvinyl Records partnership. Ryan dreams about wanting to start Sub Pop South.  Ryan also talks about the music industry infrastructure that exists in Austin. Ryan talks about Sony Music Entertainment disregarding unrecouped balances from heritage Artists. Of course Ryan gives you his Strain of the Week. Ryan implores you to Stop The Asian Hate. The theme song from this episode features elements from the song "It's Alive" by Velcrowolf. Music between segments features elements from "Wave at Your Grave" by Velcrowolf. Full tracks "Your Turn to Cry" from Miller Campbell, "Justice League" by Pat G are featured in this episode. All music is used with permission. Follow everyone featured in this episode on IG @SoundAndStrain @MillerCampbellMusic @IAmPat_G @TheLoyaltyFirm This episode was produced and edited by Ryan Cano.