Ep. 50: Viral Hits, Managing Collabs, and Lots of Hard Earned Wisdom with Landon Conrath

In just 5 short years, indie pop artist Landon Conrath went from releasing his first song to amassing over 600,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Thanks to key placements on Spotify playlists, a few of Landon’s tracks went viral, propelling him into the spotlight. Since then, he’s signed a record deal, booked extensive tours, and traveled to LA for whirlwind writing sessions-all while consistently dropping new music.
Sounds like the dream, right? But can you maintain that pace forever?
In this episode, Landon shares his candid thoughts on what it really takes to rise quickly in the music industry-and how to manage the pressures that come with it. We dive into his creative process, the pros and cons of co-writing, and how to balance social media presence without feeling overwhelmed. Landon also opens up about how he stays grounded, the routines that keep him from burning out, and why he sometimes feels like even his impressive streaming numbers aren’t enough.
Listen in for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the realities of being a fast-rising indie artist in today’s music landscape.
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02:24 Landon Conrath's Musical Journey
04:11 Early Influences and Musical Background
04:49 Transition to Guitar and Songwriting
06:49 College Life and Musical Growth
09:14 Collaborations and Industry Challenges
16:25 Navigating the Music Business
32:58 Social Media and Online Presence
36:09 Reflecting on Social Media Positivity
37:33 Struggles with Social Media Consistency
38:35 Building a Community Through Discord
40:08 The Reality of Promoting Music
54:14 Dealing with Burnout and Mental Health
57:29 Balancing Creative and Business Work
01:08:46 The Importance of Community and Collaboration
01:10:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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