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Jeff Dillon shares the realities of being a DIY musician in 2025 – from booking shows and writing new music, to battling algorithms and building community while juggling day jobs.

If you’re a singer-songwriter, indie band, or DIY artist trying to break through, this episode will give you a raw look at what’s working, what’s broken, and how to thrive – or at least continue enjoying the craft – without losing yourself.

What you'll learn in this episode:

⏩ Why solo artists are thriving & where bands struggle
⏩ Albums vs singles — how fans actually consume music now
⏩ DIY marketing, paid ads & why small budgets rarely work
⏩ Jeff’s nonprofit work with the Navajo at Adopt a Native Elder
⏩ Utah’s music scene politics: cliques, gatekeeping & booking struggles
⏩ Different approaches: Touring vs. building a local community
⏩ Songwriting, burnout & why vanity metrics don’t matter
⏩ Why early shows, mixed bills & better events can save local scenes
⏩ The hopeful future of music, collaboration, and building bridges

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Chapters
0:00:00 – Jeff Dillon: Back in the saddle
0:01:42 – The rise of solo artists & acoustic accessibility
0:05:15 – The things that change while you're on a hiatus
0:10:25 – Releasing music in a changing industry
0:13:20 – The grind of marketing, paid ads, and DIY promotion
0:19:46 – Supporting indigenous communities through art
0:26:01 – Utah's Music Scene: Cliques & booking pains
0:33:17 – Help me build more things like this!
0:33:55 – Building events, engaging shows, and connections
0:36:23 – Different approaches: touring vs. local community
0:38:58 – Songwriting, creative pace & the value of art
0:48:13 – Fostering community and fixing live shows
0:56:02 – Fake job listings and spreading the love
1:00:22 – Support this work