About this episode
This week Ari sits down with Katie Tucker, a double-platinum songwriter, vocal producer, studio owner, and the visionary behind Sharp Edges Records with its accompanying recording studio. As a songwriter, Katie has crafted hit songs for renowned artists like Namie Amuro, BoA, and Jota Quest. She has amassed millions of streams as a recording artist and her music has been featured on major platforms including ABC, USA, VH1, Fox, Disney, Peacock, and Hulu. A defining moment in her career came with "Do It For Love," featured on Namie Amuro's album Finally , cementing her status as a double-platinum songwriter. These days, however, Katie spends most of her time in advocacy and running Sharp Edges Records. One of the main reasons Katie started her record label/studio was to create a safe space for her clients within the industry. Katie started No Creeps! , an event and movement advocating for mental health, safety, and inclusivity in the music industry as a further expression of her advocacy. This conversation goes deep into safety and inclusion in music and recording. In this conversation, Katie offers tangible resources for how we can all participate in making this industry a safer and more supportive place for everyone. Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiesharpedges/ Women In Music Safe(r) Spaces Resource Directory: https://www.womeninmusic.org/saferspaces No Creeps! Digital Resource Zine: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uk87S0hmxSsHaEXCTieSuz3AiwcaKs-x/view?usp=drivesdk Chapters: 00:00 Creating Safe Spaces in the Music Industry 03:08 The Journey to Sharp Edges Records 05:56 The Importance of Vulnerability in Music Creation 09:06 Navigating Safety and Inclusivity in Recording Studios 11:52 Concrete Steps for a Safer Music Environment 15:11 Understanding the Spectrum of Safety Concerns 18:00 Educating for Change: The Role of Communication 20:50 Empowering Artists Through Advocacy 30:20 Addressing Abuse of Power in the Music Industry 32:11 The No Creeps! Initiative: Creating Safe Spaces 36:19 Empowering Voices: Sharing Experiences and Education 41:11 The Importance of Allyship and Advocacy 46:24 Navigating Imperfection: Learning from Experiences 52:35 Resources for Safety and Support in the Industry 56:21 Redefining Success in the New Music Business Edited and mixed by Ari Davids Music by Brassroots District Produced by the team at Ari’s Take Order the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.