How do you thrive as a musician in today’s changing industry? In this episode of Fork in the Road, host Andy Marshall reconnects with past collaborator Jason Sweeney—a prolific composer and musician who has been crafting soundscapes since the late ‘80s. From underground bands (The Millards, Pretty Boy Crossover) to composing for theatre, Jason shares insights on collaboration, artistic vision, and surviving outside the mainstream music industry.
We also dive into:
🎵 The challenges of making money in the Spotify era
🎵 Why Bandcamp is still one of the best ways to support musicians
🎵 The impact of AI and the future of music creation
🎵 How minimalism and creative freedom shape an artist’s career
If you’re a musician, artist, or creative navigating the digital landscape, this episode is a must-listen!
🔗 Follow Jason Sweeney: https://linktr.ee/soundslikesweeney
🔗 Follow Andy Marshall: https://andycmarshall.com/
🔗 Support the podcast and unlock extra content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ForkInTheRoadPodcast
