Tom Ray

Balancing Business and Creativity: My Week Ahead I go over this week’s to-do list for my online business, music, website design, and video editing priorities. From shipping vintage collectibles to redesigning websites and creating video content. Online Reselling Business - The Pop Culture Roadshow First, I need to pack and ship orders from my online store, The Pop Culture Roadshow . I find and resell vintage toys, books, and games. I try listing at least five new items daily to make sure that the store remains active to draw customers in. Website Redesigns I'm also currently in the process of redesigning my websites. I'm revamping both my personal site here and my band’s website, Lorenzo's Music . Both sites are going to be in the style of old-school television screens and VHS Tapes. It's a look that I've been doing for my band's weekly music and talk live stream . Video Production and Editing I've also been filming and editing videos, including a behind-the...

Faircamp Q&A: Key Takeaways from My Chat with Faircamp's Creator On my show, The Lorenzo's Music Podcast , I spoke with Simon Repp , the creator of Faircamp,  a free and open-source self-hosted alternative to Bandcamp for musicians. We discussed why he created the platform and how it helps independent musicians take control of their work. Here are some questions and answers about the self-hosted music website Faircamp from our conversation.

Subscribe to the show on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Podcasts | RSS In this episode of Lorenzo's Music Podcast , I sit down with Setto , a multifaceted musician and entrepreneur who runs the innovative platform Basspistol . Setto shares his journey from graphic designer to musician, revealing how his passion for electronic music led him to create a community-driven space for artists. We explore the origins of Basspistol and its evolution into a net label and hosting platform. Setto discusses the challenges and rewards of promoting independent music through self-hosted and federated platforms like PeerTube, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration. Setto also dives into the concept of digital literacy and the political implications of choosing free and open-source software over mainstream platforms. He provides insights into the unique features of Basspistol, including their event calendar powered by Gancio and the organic growth of their community. To d...

Watch the Full Vlog: My Weekly To-Do for Album Launch & Podcast Growth This week, I go over tasks for my creative ventures and planning for podcast interviews. I'm always constantly juggling art, tech, and the never-ending to-do list that comes with running my independent music career. In my latest vlog, I decided to talk about what's consuming my time right now: the launch of my new remix album for my band Lorenzo's Music , and how it's going to tie into The Lorenzo's Music Podcast.