Ep43: Silky Breaks Down the Indie Grind The Music Industry Won’t Like This!
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Ep43: Silky Breaks Down the Indie Grind The Music Industry Won’t Like This!
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About this listen
Kick back in the pub with hosts Joseph J. Jones and Fabian Collymore as they launch The Champion Contender Podcast. In this explosive debut episode, the lads sit down with Silky, the mind behind ska/reggae giants Death of Guitar Pop — and nothing is off limits. Silky dives deep into: 🎵 How the iconic DOCP name was born 🎤 His evolution through ska, reggae & the UK indie scene 💡 The REAL blueprint for independent artist success 📈 The DIY marketing strategies that actually move numbers 🔥 Why every creative needs to operate like an entrepreneur in 2025 Expect raw honesty, industry gems, laughs, and hard-earned truths every musician should hear.
⏱️ Timestamps (Refined & Professional)
00:00 – Episode intro
00:12 – Meet the hosts + introducing Silky
01:15 – Silky’s early music life
11:21 – The Essex music scene explained
26:13 – Independent music & real marketing strategies
45:19 – Building success without a record label
51:08 – Using social media the RIGHT way
55:06 – The truth about music in 2025
57:14 – Shot Stopper pub challenge
01:03:37 – Silky’s plans & upcoming events
01:06:58 – Final reflections & advice 01:20:38 – Closing words