Kirsten Izer is no stranger to channeling her creative energy in unique ways. Initially starting out her music industry career as a publicist in New York City, she quickly realized she’d be happier exploring her own voice as a solo artist. Since relocating to Los Angeles, she’s built a name for herself as a singer-songwriter and performer, most recently dropping her debut EP, The Perfect Hire.

Kirsten sat down with Marilyn for a candid conversation about utilizing her PR skills to advance her music career, finding inspiration on social media and the importance of making a big impact, regardless of the audience size in front of you.

Produced by Marilyn Moser Edited by Anna Gevorkian Thumbnail photo by Stephanie Lemus On-set production and recording by Marilyn Moser and Stephanie Lemus Filmed at NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, CA Theme music by Gloria Tells, courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Buy My Merch Podcast is the music industry podcast you’ve been looking for. In each episode, host and HEADS on TV founder Marilyn Moser invites a new guest on to share their insight into what it takes to “make it” in the modern music industry. Whether it’s selling merch out of the trunk of a car, or playing shows to empty venues—these are the real stories behind the artists who never gave up.

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From taking the stage as Drake Bell’s touring guitarist, to exploring the detail-oriented world of musical direction—Jimena Fosado is a creative on the move. After relocating to LA from her native Mexico City, she’s had the opportunity to play with a wild collection of industry legends, including Steve Vai, Beto Cuevas and many more. Her growing social media presence has earned her recognition and even partnership opportunities with brands like PRS Guitars and Quilter Amplification.

Marilyn sat down with Jimena at NRG Recording Studios in Hollywood for a jam-packed conversation about Patreon, navigating the LA music industry, and never forgetting where you come from.

Produced by Marilyn Moser Edited by Anna Gevorkian Thumbnail photo by Stephanie Lemus On-set production and recording by Marilyn Moser and Stephanie Lemus Filmed at NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, CA Theme music by Gloria Tells, courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Buy My Merch Podcast is the music industry podcast you’ve been looking for. In each episode, host and HEADS on TV founder Marilyn Moser invites a new guest on to share their insight into what it takes to “make it” in the modern music industry. Whether it’s selling merch out of the trunk of a car, or playing shows to empty venues—these are the real stories behind the artists who never gave up.

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There is perhaps no better personification of an “emerging modern artist” than April Kae, whose career has already spanned global festival stages, social media stardom and now a long-standing brand relationship with famed guitarmaker, Fender. A master of evolving alongside the always-changing industry, April’s ability to navigate both online and IRL landscapes make her a force to be reckoned with, and she’s doing it all in 5-inch Balenciaga Crocs (displayed in full glory in this video). This summer, you’ll find her on stage at the newly-revived Warped Tour, performing with critically-acclaimed rock band Fever 333.

Marilyn sat down with April for a deep dive on the strategy behind “musicians as influencers,” including how to catch the attention of brands, growing and cultivating a digital audience, and the underscored importance of representation in the live music community.

Produced by Marilyn Moser Edited by Anna Gevorkian Thumbnail photo by Stephanie Lemus On-set production and recording by Marilyn Moser and Stephanie Lemus Filmed at NRG Recording Studios in North Hollywood, CA Theme music by Gloria Tells, courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Buy My Merch Podcast is the music industry podcast you’ve been looking for. In each episode, host and HEADS on TV founder Marilyn Moser invites a new guest on to share their insight into what it takes to “make it” in the modern music industry. Whether it’s selling merch out of the trunk of a car, or playing shows to empty venues—these are the real stories behind the artists who never gave up.

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For those who know Fiona and Celeste, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more inseparable duo. After a chance meeting at a FRENSHIP show in LA years ago, they became fast friends, roommates, and eventually, business partners. Separately, under the performance names Fiona Grey and talker, they’ve experienced success as solo music acts, opening for artists like Charli XCX and Wheatus. After the events of 2020, they decided to join forces for two new projects: Cherryland, a boutique marketing agency, and Desperate Hauswives, a punk band inspired by the hit ABC drama.

Marilyn had the opportunity to sit down with Fiona and Celeste at the historic Mint theater in downtown LA, where they discussed their music marketing philosophy, DIY expertise and candid advice for aspiring artists.

Produced by Marilyn Moser Edited by Marilyn Moser and Anna Gevorkian On-set production and recording by Marilyn Moser and Fiona Grey Filmed at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA Theme music by Gloria Tells, courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Buy My Merch Podcast is the music industry podcast you’ve been looking for. In each episode, host and HEADS on TV founder Marilyn Moser invites a new guest on to share their insight into what it takes to “make it” in the modern music industry. Whether it’s selling merch out of the trunk of a car, or playing shows to empty venues—these are the real stories behind the artists who never gave up.

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So who exactly has the distinction of being the first to feature global pop superstar Chappell Roan in an editorial interview? Meet Emily Treadgold—music industry expert, journalist, and founder of the female-owned-and-operated media site, The New Nine. Known for publishing over 5,000 articles featuring the likes of Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish, Kim Petras and many more, Emily has established herself not only as an industry trend spotter and digital marketing expert, but also a successful business owner. To date, The New Nine has expanded to include multiple writers, over 75,000 social media followers and a dedicated audience of readers who believe that fandoms are (and always have been) the backbone of the music industry.

Marilyn had the chance to sit down with Emily to share how they first met on TikTok, the harsh reality of posting opinions to an audience of thousands, and several other hot takes (Spotify playlists, indie music, festivals, we covered it all). Grab your notes for this one, you’ll want to write things down!

Produced by Marilyn Moser Edited by Marilyn Moser and Anna Gevorkian On-set production and recording by Marilyn Moser and Fiona Grey Filmed at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA Theme music by Gloria Tells, courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Buy My Merch Podcast is the music industry podcast you’ve been looking for. In each episode, host and HEADS on TV founder Marilyn Moser invites a new guest on to share their insight into what it takes to “make it” in the modern music industry. Whether it’s selling merch out of the trunk of a car, or playing shows to empty venues—these are the real stories behind the artists who never gave up.

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Nathan Jacques is no stranger to a life of free-spirited wandering—but for today, we catch up with him at The Mint in Los Angeles, California. Originally from Massachusetts, Nathan’s Nashville-inspired sound currently finds its roots in the American west, drawing inspiration from his love of classic western films and a gritty performance style. His nostalgic music videos feel more like full-length movies, complete with adventure, love, and of course—a few bad guys.

In conversation with Marilyn, Nathan shares more about the process of pressing vinyl, his philosophy on DIY music video direction, and the age-old question: can a country artist find a home in LA?

Produced by Marilyn Moser Edited by Marilyn Moser On-set production and recording by Marilyn Moser and Fiona Grey Filmed at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA Theme music by Gloria Tells, courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Buy My Merch Podcast is the music industry podcast you’ve been looking for. In each episode, host and HEADS on TV founder Marilyn Moser invites a new guest on to share their insight into what it takes to “make it” in the modern music industry. Whether it’s selling merch out of the trunk of a car, or playing shows to empty venues—these are the real stories behind the artists who never gave up.

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Keeley Bumford, known professionally as Dresage, rarely has a free minute to reflect on just how much she’s already accomplished as an artist, singer, songwriter, performer, composer and, most recently, producer. But her traction speaks for itself: she’s amassed millions of streams on Spotify (for both her solo and production work), landed sync placements in critically acclaimed shows, and collaborated with producers like Jai Wolf and AG. Most recently, she produced the song “rage” for DEZI, which quickly racked up thousands of views after a viral moment on TikTok.

Marilyn had the opportunity to sit down with Keeley to get the stories behind her incredible career, including a sync placement on Better Call Saul, the imperfect journey into music production and her life-changing awakening as a queer woman.

Produced by Marilyn Moser

Edited by Marilyn Moser

On-set production and recording by Marilyn Moser and Fiona Grey

Filmed at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA

Theme music by Gloria Tells, courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Buy My Merch Podcast is the music industry podcast you’ve been looking for. In each episode, host and HEADS on TV founder Marilyn Moser invites a new guest on to share their insight into what it takes to “make it” in the modern music industry. Whether it’s selling merch out of the trunk of a car, or playing shows to empty venues—these are the real stories behind the artists who never gave up.

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Finnegan Bell, known to the world as Love Ghost, always knew he wanted to defy genres. He describes his own music as a combination of rock, grunge, metal and emo—influenced by everyone from Kurt Cobain to Rihanna (who he hopes to share the stage with someday, as you’ll find out in this episode). But what really sets Love Ghost apart from his contemporaries is the marketing strategy he employs for his music, including a viral music video made popular by his growing fanbase in Latin America.

In today’s episode, Marilyn chats with Finn about his current content strategy, emphasis on mental health, and the incredible (true) story of his first million views on YouTube.

Produced by Marilyn Moser

Edited by Marilyn Moser

On-set production and recording by Marilyn Moser and Fiona Grey

Filmed at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA

Theme music by Gloria Tells, courtesy of Epidemic Sound

The Buy My Merch Podcast is the music industry podcast you’ve been looking for. In each episode, host and HEADS on TV founder Marilyn Moser invites a new guest on to share their insight into what it takes to “make it” in the modern music industry. Whether it’s selling merch out of the trunk of a car, or playing shows to empty venues—these are the real stories behind the artists who never gave up.

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