Music Industry Nobodies is a new podcast hosted by Berlin (Owner of Redlux Academy and the Official Release Club) and Josh (theblameyourselfpro / Blame Yourself Productions), independent music producers talking candidly about the DIY side of the music business.
Nerd Mode Engaged: Production, the Car Test, and Releasing Every 4 Weeks With Engineer Cooper Anderson
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Twice-diamond engineer Cooper Anderson (Kanye West, fun., Wu-Tang) joins Berlin and Josh on release strategy, AI music, mixing tips, and gear. Cooper talks about his own Skool start up mixden.tv (http://mixden.tv)
Follow Cooper and get your music reviewed on Tik Tok @platinumrecordmixing
Music intros and outros for this episode provided by: Koko Static
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Want to release your own music and don't know how? Join The Release Club and Get mentorship from Berlin @ redluxrecords.com (http://redluxrecords.com)
14 Oct 2026
AITD TAKEOVER! : Finding Your North Star and the Influences That Shape Your Sound, With Special Guest Markus of Ashes in the Delta
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Mayhem abounds as Berlin and Josh go live on YouTube for the first time with Josh's bandmate Markus to talk influences, the North Star framework, and writing music with people you love.
Remember to find us at https://musicindustrynobodies.com (https://musicindustrynobodies.com/#top)
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Don't forget to sign up for Berlin's Artists in Charge contest.
For all contest details and entries go to:
https://artistsincharge.com (https://artistsincharge.com)
6 Oct 2026
A Candid Sit-Down With Engineer Nico Essig! Red Flags, Stock Plugins & Paul McCartney's Horizontal Songwriting
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Mixing engineer Nico Es joins Berlin and Josh to talk client red flags, AI music, radio edits, stock plugins, working with Paul McCartney, and MIN Truth or Dare! Now get out there and be Somebody!
Music intros and outros for this episode provided by: The Olde
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Don't forget to sign up for Berlin's Artists in Charge contest.
For all contest details and entries go to:
https://artistsincharge.com (https://artistsincharge.com)
23 Sept 2026
The Episode 10 Release Club Takeover!
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A massive Release Club livestream takeover: nine independent artists share new songs, personal stories, and pre-release nerves ahead of this cycle's group release.All Artists releasing songs on September 25th!
Music intros and outros for this episode provided by: Lyme In The Coconut
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Don't forget to sign up for Berlin's Artists in Charge contest.
For all contest details and entries go to:
https://artistsincharge.com (https://artistsincharge.com)
14 Sept 2026
The Burnout-Killing Framework: A Three-Part System for Artists Running on Empty
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Berlin unveils a three-part Burnout-Killing Framework for artists and producers, covering mindset, rest, and building a system that actually holds up.
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Real Human Beings:
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Don't forget to sign up for Berlin's Artists in Charge contest.
For all contest details and entries go to:
https://artistsincharge.com (https://artistsincharge.com)
7 Sept 2026
The Self-Sabotage Cheat Sheet: Protecting Your Music Journey From Yourself
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Berlin and Josh break down ten ways artists sabotage themselves — comparison, perfectionism, guilt — and share real tools for building self-compassion and confidence.
Intro Music for this episode provided by: Todd Mullins
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Don't forget to sign up for Berlin's Artists in Charge contest.
For all contest details and entries go to:
https://artistsincharge.com (https://artistsincharge.com)
3 Sept 2026
Our First Guest! Jim Cook jumps in and schools us on Embervane!
Music Industry Nobodies welcomes its first-ever guest, educator Jim Cook of EmberVane, for a deep dive on MIDI, room acoustics, and skills over plugins. We talk philosophy and Adam West autographs and we put Jim through our legendary MIN Truth or Dare!
Jims Links: https://www.embervane.com (https://www.embervane.com) /https://www.youtube.com/@Embervane (https://www.youtube.com/@Embervane)
Don't forget to sign up for Berlin's Artists in Charge contest.
For all contest details and entries go to:
https://artistsincharge.com (https://artistsincharge.com)
24 Aug 2026
Look Established: The Artist Branding Checklist
Auto tuned cats? Kitty.FM? A new video-production partner for Redlux Academy, the Artists in Charge jury reveal, and the exact checklist to make your artist profile finally look established - Berlin and Josh cover it all!
Don't forget to sign up for Berlin's Artists in Charge contest.
For all contest details and entries go to:
https://artistsincharge.com (https://artistsincharge.com)
2 Aug 2026
Truth or Dare! Artist Depression, Mindset Coaching & the Release Party Takeover
Berlin and Josh tackle artist depression with a mindset-coaching cheat sheet, then hand the mic to a dozen indie artists and members of The Official Release Club ahead of next week's big release party. Then Berlin and Josh subject them all to a hilarious round of MIN Truth or Dare! Find all links for artists featured on this episode at MusicIndustryNobodies.com (http://MusicIndustryNobodies.com). Grab our cheat sheets. You'll find them there!
Disclaimer: This episode is provided for educational and motivational purposes only, based on the host's personal experience working with artists. Berlin Redlux is not a licensed psychologist, therapist, or mental health professional, and nothing in this episode should be considered a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This content reflects mindset coaching for musicians, not treatment for depression or any other mental health condition. If you are struggling with depression or your mental health, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional.
27 Jul 2026
The Plugin Dragon is gonna get ya!
Berlin and Josh launch their new website, make the case for embracing mistakes, and roll out a "plugin boundaries" cheat sheet to stop artists from buying fantasy over action. Plus we celebrate Berlin's Birthday!!
Musicindustrynobodies.com (http://Musicindustrynobodies.com) is now live with a cheat sheet for every episode and a newsletter sign-up.
Don't forget to sign up for Berlin's Artists in Charge contest.
For all contest details and entries go to:
https://artistsincharge.com (https://artistsincharge.com)
21 Jul 2026
One Bite at a time! Email Marketing Starter Kit
Berlin and Josh break down email marketing for musicians and independent artists step by step - domains, opt-ins, and calls to action! We are also proud to announce and launch Berlin's Artists in Charge contest.
For all contest details and entries go to:
https://artistsincharge.com (https://artistsincharge.com)
16 Jul 2026
From the Locker room to the Field
Berlin and Josh tackle why musicians crave validation, react live to Die Shiny's new music video, and share hard-won tips on email marketing and visibility.
Note: We did not play the Audio for Die Shiny's Videos due to Copyright.
11 Jul 2026
Starting From Zero
Music Industry Nobodies is a new podcast hosted by Berlin Redlux and Josh (theblameyourselfpro / Blame Yourself Productions), independent music producers talking candidly about the DIY side of the music business. This inaugural episode centers on the theme "starting with zero" — the idea that nobody's coming to discover or save independent artists, so creators have to build their own audience, platforms, and promotional power from scratch.
Now get out there and be somebody!
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