Are you scared to promote your music on social media? Do you feel lost on how to make entertaining content? Do you get stuck on negative feedback from peers or online comments? In this conversation with DJ, producer, and social media expert Goshfather, we discuss the importance of social media promotion for artists and how to effectively commit to creating content.
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In this episode, we cover:
- Mental blocks that keep DJs from posting content
- How DJs make social media content that their audience actually wants to watch
- Ways to get out of a social content rut
Goshfather, based in San Francisco, blends disco, funk, and tech house, inspired by artists like Daft Punk and Duck Sauce. In 2023, he released a record weekly, amassing over 40,000 downloads and solidifying his presence in the EDM industry. Goshfather built a solid core following on social media through consistent content and engagement with his community. Associated with Hysteria and Spinnin Records, Goshfather aims to dominate the electronic music scene with his unique sound and vocals, performing at major venues like Academy Nightclub in LA.
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00:00 - Intro to Goshfather
02:30 - Origins of the Goshfather name
06:30 - How to make promotional content people care about
11:40 - Necessity of making social media content as a DJ
19:07 - Mental blocks behind making content
22:45 - Tactics for getting out of a content rut
27:19 - Making sales through social media
32:08 - Building connection with your social audience
39:45 - Controlling the narrative on your socials
42:58 - Letting go of perfectionism
44:45 - Pushing past fear in your artistry and business
51:30 - Self-esteem as a DJ
54:55 - Processing feedback on your creative work
58:55 - Dedicating yourself to making music