A Path Unfolding explores the journey of artists including their trials, triumphs, and lessons along the way. Jesse Brede hosts this deep dive into how to build a creative life. Dive deep with OOAH of The Glitch Mob, Barclay Crenshaw, AU5, Mr. Bill, Balkan Bump, ill.Gates, AHEE, and Cloudchord. ENJOY!
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A Path Unfolding explores the journey of artists including their trials, triumphs, and lessons along the way. Jesse Brede hosts this deep dive into how to build a creative life. Dive deep with OOAH of The Glitch Mob, Barclay Crenshaw, AU5, Mr. Bill, Balkan Bump, ill.Gates, AHEE, and Cloudchord. ENJOY!
Barclay Crenshaw: The Power of Commitment - Making an Album in 80 Days
A Path Unfolding with Jesse Brede
56 minutes 55 seconds
1 year ago
Barclay Crenshaw: The Power of Commitment - Making an Album in 80 Days
Barclay Crenshaw dives into his exciting shift from helming the Dirtybird record label to embarking on his solo journey. He spills the tea on crafting an album in just 80 days, emphasizing the grind of treating music like a full-time hustle. Barclay gets real about the challenges and growth he's faced while pushing his musical limits, and he shares insights on personal discipline, his lively weekly newsletter, and experimenting with new genres in his latest album.
Barclay breaks down the struggle of escaping genre boxes in the music biz and the thrill of creating unique, dynamic sets. He recounts an epic collab with Of The Trees and Strategy, showcasing the magic that happens when creativity flows. Barclay opens up about the rollercoaster of touring and the necessity of being your own biggest hype person. He also chats about launching his new company, Imperial Dust, and developing his innovative plugin, Nasty Channel. Jesse and Barclay discuss the freedom of owning your music and finding the perfect balance between label support and self-releases.
Chapters
00:00 Transitioning from Dirtybird to Solo
04:19 Starting from Scratch: The Challenges of Going Solo
08:32 Connecting with Fans and Utilizing Modern Tools
12:28 The Power of Commitment: Making an Album in 80 Days
19:45 The Importance of Personal Discipline in Music
26:11 Exploring New Territory: Barclay Crenshaw's Musical Exploration
27:59 Breaking Genre Constraints: Creating Diverse and Dynamic Sets
29:43 The Magic of Successful Collaborations
38:20 The Demands and Rewards of Touring
43:29 Being Your Own Biggest Cheerleader: The Importance of Self-Promotion
45:17 Owning Your Music: Freedom and Creative Control
53:50 Finding the Balance: Label Support and Self-Releases
Follow Barclay Crenshaw:
https://barclaycrenshaw.com/
https://imperialdust.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@barclay-crenshaw
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3uWK9g12Kh4IarZX052vJR?autoplay=true
https://soundcloud.com/barclay-crenshaw-33544993
https://www.tiktok.com/@barclaycrenshaw
A Path Unfolding with Jesse Brede
A Path Unfolding explores the journey of artists including their trials, triumphs, and lessons along the way. Jesse Brede hosts this deep dive into how to build a creative life. Dive deep with OOAH of The Glitch Mob, Barclay Crenshaw, AU5, Mr. Bill, Balkan Bump, ill.Gates, AHEE, and Cloudchord. ENJOY!
