Barclay Crenshaw dives into his exciting shift from helming the Dirtybird record label to embarking on his solo journey. He spills the tea on crafting an album in just 80 days, emphasizing the grind of treating music like a full-time hustle. Barclay gets real about the challenges and growth he's faced while pushing his musical limits, and he shares insights on personal discipline, his lively weekly newsletter, and experimenting with new genres in his latest album.

Barclay breaks down the struggle of escaping genre boxes in the music biz and the thrill of creating unique, dynamic sets. He recounts an epic collab with Of The Trees and Strategy, showcasing the magic that happens when creativity flows. Barclay opens up about the rollercoaster of touring and the necessity of being your own biggest hype person. He also chats about launching his new company, Imperial Dust, and developing his innovative plugin, Nasty Channel. Jesse and Barclay discuss the freedom of owning your music and finding the perfect balance between label support and self-releases.

Chapters
00:00 Transitioning from Dirtybird to Solo
04:19 Starting from Scratch: The Challenges of Going Solo
08:32 Connecting with Fans and Utilizing Modern Tools
12:28 The Power of Commitment: Making an Album in 80 Days
19:45 The Importance of Personal Discipline in Music
26:11 Exploring New Territory: Barclay Crenshaw's Musical Exploration
27:59 Breaking Genre Constraints: Creating Diverse and Dynamic Sets
29:43 The Magic of Successful Collaborations
38:20 The Demands and Rewards of Touring
43:29 Being Your Own Biggest Cheerleader: The Importance of Self-Promotion
45:17 Owning Your Music: Freedom and Creative Control
53:50 Finding the Balance: Label Support and Self-Releases

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Barclay Crenshaw: The Power of Commitment - Making an Album in 80 Days

Bio:
Austin native Jesse Brede has been setting dance floors afire with his original take on multi-genre bass-music since 1998, but his industry savvy doesn’t stop there. The self-taught entrepreneur has tried his hand and succeeded at nearly every endeavor in the business. From founding his own record label and talent agency to the practical application of video and sound technologies, Brede has become a staple in the bass community. 

Brede ventured into a new territory of music production in 2009, where he came to fully embody the definition of multi-genre bass music. Brede’s composition and DJ sets continuously defy the limits of any one particular category. An avid storyteller behind the decks, he has become notorious for affecting the emotions of listeners while teasing with expectation. Brede has shared the stage with a group of artists as diverse as his sound, such as Deadmau5, The Glitch Mob, Skrillex, Kaskade and Bonobo at highly-esteemed events. He has also established quite the reputation with appearances at Euphoria Camping and Music Festival, Great North Festival, Insomniac’s Nocturnal Festival and Art Outside. 

Brede founded Gravitas Recordings in 2011, a record label and creative collective that serves as a platform for artists to showcase their work. The label’s mantra is “Doing Good with Good Music”, making it more than just a music platform, but also an outlet to fulfill philanthropic initiatives. In true Brede fashion, the brand refuses to be compromised by genre limitations and continues to raise money for various charitable causes through different compilations. Gravitas has worked with over 300 artists to release over 110 EP, albums, and compilations. The brand’s primary focus is to release quality music that is accessible to anyone with Gravitas’ signature “pay-what-you-want” business model.

Jesse is also the owner of Lion’s Share Digital, a full-service digital media and web development firm that has worked with a plethora of clients in the music industry and beyond. In January 2014, Brede founded Pivotal Agency, a booking and management agency, with Cole Jones where he manages Beats Antique, CloZee, and Cristina Soto. 

In 2017, Jesse launched Gravitas Create which is a music production education platform and community. 

A true master of his art, Brede makes his work appear as effortless as play. He finds fulfillment in assisting and serving others, and his integrity speaks for itself. Expansion seems to be the universal theme when contemplating Jesse’s fierce future vision, as he would like to see all facets of the creative world represented in his daily life.

A Path Unfolding explores the journey of artists including their trials, triumphs, and lessons along the way. Jesse Brede hosts this deep dive into how to build a creative life. Our initial guests include Balkan Bump, ill.Gates, AHEE, Cloudchord, and Chad Cisneros of Tritonal.

Demos Go Here: gravitasrecordings.com/demos

Want your music featured on our playlists? https://gravitas.fanlink.tv/playlist

Artists:
@CloZee
@savejofficial
@zingaraa
@Somatoast
@LilFish-1
@JesseBrede
@jgtmusic
@OfTheTrees
@ZebblerEncantiExperience
@Mrbillstunes
@Au5
@AHundredDrums
@AmpLive
@Ahee
@orenda
@comisar
@High-Step-Society
@akriza
@Edamame
@Mindex
@Chamberlainyeah
@MeganHamiltonMusic
@Dissolv
@basstemple
@buzzjunior
@DavidStarfire
@Supersillyus
@hello_yes
@floretloret
@ethnoglobal
@tribone29
@woofax
@willdabeastofficial
@slynk
@deemsterbeats
@jasonleechmusic
@Soohan
@TheSotoSinger
@VoloVibes
@Minnesota
@Electrocado
@Esseks
@Marvel-Years-Official
@WolfeWolf
@VokabKompany
@ill-esha
@BosaVibes
@GovindaMusic
@Cloudchord
@MorilloMusic
@BasslineDrift
@cofresimusic
@Cualli
@AMB
@dysphemic0
@TheDigitalConnection
@TemploMusic
@Perkulat0r

Gravitas Music is an Austin, TX based record label and creative collective that serves as a platform for international artists to showcase their work. The mantra of the multi-genre electronic music label, "doing good with good music," has become a way of life. 

Since its inception in 2011, Gravitas boasts over 220 releases from a selection of producers worldwide. Fueled by its passion to give talented musicians and visualists a platform to share their work, the company strives to give back to the community by raising money for various charitable causes through compilation albums. 

Beyond its philanthropic initiatives, the brand focuses on releasing quality music accessible to anyone via Gravitas’ signature “pay-what-you-want” delivery model. 

Our music is available as Pay What You Want downloads here: http://music.gravitasrecordings.com/

Demos: http://gravitasrecordings.com/demos
Licensing: License@GravitasRecordings.com

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