Jesse Cannon is a New York based producer, artist manager, author and podcaster. Jesse has worked with artists including Man Overboard, Transit, The Cure and Senses Fail, and is co-author of “Get More Fans: The DIY Guide to the Music Business.” In addition to his production and management work, Jesse also hosts two podcasts – “Off The Record” with Zack Zarrillo, and “Jesse Cannon Talks To…”

Highlights:

• Ross is 25% through reading Jesse’s book: “Get More Fans: The DIY Guide to the Music Business”
• Marcio is living in the past
• Jesse is the best white dancer in Brooklyn.. this may or may not be true
• Jesse tells us about managing Transit and Man Overboard, and how he played a part in getting them both signed to Rise Records
• We hear that Jesse sometimes feeds the trolls
• We talk about the transition a band goes through when changing management
• Jesse tells us about working with The Cure and some of his favourite producers
• We hear how addictive creativity can be
• We discuss the importance of truth and authenticity, not just in music, but in general
• Ross and Jesse talk about the way they work with artists, and how it’s important to help artists out and build good relationships
• Jesse tells us when he thinks bands should start looking for a producer and how you should find the right match for you
• We make Jesse choose between U2 and Coldplay because Ross knows Jesse doesn’t have much love for either of them…
• Ross and Marcio fight to win Jesse’s affection
• We talk about Off The Record, the awesome podcast Jesse hosts with Zack Zarrillo

Recommendations:

• Porter Robinson (Music)
• The Menzingers (Music)
• The 1975 (Music)
• Aphex Twin (Music)

Guest Links:

• Website: jessecannon.com
• Podcast: offtherecord.fm
• Twitter: @jessecannon
• Instagram: @jessecannon