Bridge The Atlantic

Joining us this week is Phillip Ryan Block out of Illinois, founder of Independent Ear. Independent Ear form the team of management, recording, branding, and booking that pushes the hardest working artists ahead to their full journey’s end. Independent Ear is built on the pillars of cooperation, motivation, inspiration and community - and Ryan himself is a true example of what can be achieved through collaboration, relationship building and perseverance. In this interview, we talk about the importance of community, what Independent Ear offers artists, and some advice for artists who are wanting to approach a label. Highlights: - We talk with Ryan about the importance of having a community around you in the music industry - “If you don’t have community, it’s impossible to build something with importance” - Ryan Block, 2016 - Talking to people is the best way to build relationships in the music industry - Ryan talks about the partnership Independent Ear has created with the ILS Group - Ryan says that the...