I worked at XM Radio from 2000-2008. Pat DiNizio and I received hundreds of packages a week from bands and musicians that wanted to make it in the industry.

Problem was out if 100 packages, 1 was great, 4 showed promise and 6 had potential with a lot work and dedication.

I spent 15 hours a week on the phone with bands explaining what was wrong and most wouldn’t listen, of the ones that did listen, 50% had no motivation to take my advice and another 30% just took the simple road, trying to do it quickly,

But there were those artist that we featured on Unsigned like Jennifer Nettles, Stellastarr, The Kin, Shonie, Will Daily, Josh Ritter, and countless others that went on to get signed, many within a year of featuring them on The Radar Report, a weekly show of the best 13 for the week.. Jennifer Nettles was an artist of the week…. so was Will, Stellastarr and Joshua..

There was something different about them, and I tried with all my heart to put it into words to artists that needed some solid input and positive advice. Most just didn’t hear it, they glazed over the work and the 10,000 hours Malcolm speaks of, and opted for a quick comeback with a subpar release…

When it comes to music the listener, now more than ever, doesn’t have to settle.,, they can find the gems, those songs that transport them, those artists that actually give you chills when you listen..

that’s what we crave….
that thing we can’t explain, but sure as hell a few times a year I listen, lift up my arm and stare at hairs on end… I want that every day…

don’t we all…?

billy zero
Dj Boy Radio
VP, Programming

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Why do people think despising the successful will lead to success?

Joshua Hall