Welcome to the Uncut Game Podcast, where we drop real strategies for artists, entrepreneurs, and industry insiders who refuse to be finessed. In Episode 1, we break down SXSW 2025—not just the performances and panels, but the real business moves happening behind the scenes.

We’re talking scams, strategy, and survival in the music industry. Every year, independent artists flock to SXSW with dreams of getting discovered, but too many get played instead of playing the game right. We expose the F.A.C.T.S. (Falsehoods, Artist Cons, Traps, and Scams) that every artist needs to recognize before they drop a bag on a fake opportunity.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The real opportunities SXSW offers artists (and what’s just smoke & mirrors) ✅ How to cut through the BS and connect with real industry players ✅ Why most artists aren’t ready for a festival (and what to do about it) ✅ Festival & touring optimization: Breaking down the What’s Next Artist Blueprint ✅ The SXSW volunteer hustle: How one move can change your whole career

👀 Did You Get Scammed at SXSW? Or Did You Play Yourself? We keep it raw & unfiltered, calling out common artist traps at SXSW—from overpriced “pay-to-play” slots to fake afterparties that drain your budget.

💡 The Plug & The Play Segment

• Tony (The Plug) lays out the real strategy for breaking into SXSW the right way.

• Kingpin (The Play) breaks down step-by-step moves indie artists should make to maximize their experience.

• We also introduce the “What’s Next Artist Blueprint: Festival & Touring Optimization Master Checklist”—a must-have for every independent artist.

🎤 The Cheat Sheet Every week, we drop one exclusive resource to help artists level up. This week’s free gem? The What’s Next Artist Blueprint. Download it, use it, and start moving smarter.

🚨 No Cap Files Think royalty collection is automatic? Think you’ll make money off a showcase? Think again. We expose the biggest SXSW myths artists fall for—so you don’t.

💾 Download the What’s Next Artist Blueprint: HERE 📝 Get Your Free Artist Audit:https://artrevsol.com/inquire/ 🎓 Join the Artist Academy & Learn the Game: https://laylo.com/artistsacademy

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Next Up: Episode 2 - "Gelo’s Move: From Hoops to the Booth. Is He Ready?"

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