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Build Your Own Band

Build Your Own Band

By: Vince Soliveri
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Hosted by Vince Soliveri, Build Your Own Band (BYOB) is the podcast for independent artists who want to grow their band in an organic, purposeful and self-determined manner.Vince Soliveri Music
Episodes
  • Levi Kertesz: How hiring a professional musician can dramatically impact the growth of your band
    Nov 18 2025

    On Episode 5 of Build Your Own Band, I sit down to chat with drummer, multi-instrumentalist and session musician Levi Kertesz!


    Levi is known for drumming in bands such as Chastity and Ellis, and he is currently on tour with Julia Wolf. Levi has played drums major festival stages, has embarked on countless international tours and has lately put a on of work as a studio drummer and recording engineer. On this episode we chat about touring, making records and the importance of session musicians in the modern music landscape.


    Subscribe to the show to be notified as soon as new episodes drop. Visit ⁠⁠vincesoliveri.com/subscribe⁠⁠ to keep up to date on all content, future episodes and beyond!


    Follow Build Your Own Band on:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/buildyourownband_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

    YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@vincesoliveri⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Botfly: Why hitting the road and touring is still an essential part of growing an independent band
    Oct 14 2025

    On Episode 4 of Build Your Own Band, I sit down to chat with Botfly from Halifax, Nova Scotia!


    Botfly has been touring as an independent band for over a decade. Their DIY ethic and passion for playing live music has led them to touring with bands like Comeback Kid, Cancer Bats and Single Mothers.


    Botfly are the textbook definition of road warriors. In the complex and corporate world of the modern music industry, Botfly sets out to prove that connective with people through live music is the ultimate way to grow your band and support your music scene.


    If you play in an independent band and are want to tour far and wide, this episode is an essential listen!Subscribe to the show to be notified as soon as new episodes drop. Visit ⁠⁠vincesoliveri.com/subscribe⁠⁠ to keep up to date on all content, future episodes and beyond!

    Follow Build Your Own Band on:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/buildyourownband_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

    YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@vincesoliveri⁠

    TikTok: ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Adam Bentley, music marketer with Auteur Research: Getting your music heard, maximizing your albums potential and gaining new fans
    Sep 16 2025

    On Episode 3 of Build Your Own Band, I sit down to chat with music marketer and founder of Auteur Reattach, Adam Bentley!


    Adam has been marketing music professionally for over 20 years. He has worked with countless major artists such as Silverstein, Arkells, Lights, The Dirty Nil, Kardinal Offishal, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and so many more. In this episode we talk about how to get your music in front of as many people as possible, figuring what works out best for your band, and ultimately gain new and passionate fans.


    If you play in an independent band and are unsure how to promote and market your new music, this episode is an essential listen!


    Download the Demo Template now at ⁠vincesoliveri.com/template⁠


    Subscribe to the show to be notified as soon as new episodes drop. Visit ⁠⁠⁠vincesoliveri.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date on all content, future episodes and beyond!


    Follow Build Your Own Band on:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/buildyourownband_podcast⁠⁠⁠

    YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@vincesoliveri

    TikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@vincesoliveri⁠

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    1 hr and 13 mins
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