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The J-Card Podcast

Rue Defense Tape Club

Welcome to The J-Card! Join us every week as we chat with a guest (usually somehow connected to the world of music) about their career, their passions, and their influences. They"ll also walk us through a personalized mixtape of stuff they love, and you"ll get a chance to listen to their choice tracks! The J-Card is created by the Rue Defense Tape Club, a quarterly, mail-order, compilation cassette club debuting in July 2025. You can join at http://tapeclub.substack.com. If you"re interested in

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All Episodes

52:14

Standing Out to A&R’s and When You Need a Manager w/...

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2025/10/30

Artist manager and A&R rep Benja Schick (Oddly Pacific) joins the show to unpack how artists actually build momentum in 2025, without chasing viral moments. Benja shares how he finds new talent, why visuals matter as much as songs, what managers do day-to-day, and how DIY artists can turn great art into lifelong fans.More on IG: @benjaschick https://www.instagram.com/benjaschick & @oddlypacific.co https://www.instagram.com/oddlypacific.coThe J-Card is presented by Rue Defense Tape Club, a quarterly,

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56:16

Inside the DIY Worlds of Music & Literature w/ Jonah...

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2025/10/23

On this episode of The J-Card Podcast, we’re joined by writer, musician, and Spare Notes host Jonah Evans to talk about the unexpected overlap between DIY music and the literary world. Jonah shares what he’s learned from writing for Post-Trash, Atwood Magazine, and The Tonearm, and how gatekeeping, publishing, and self-promotion compare across creative fields.We also dive into his “Jimmy John’s Mixtape”, a lovingly chaotic mix of hardcore, emo, and indie rock classics from bands like Sunny Day Real

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72:57

How Publicists & Bookers Get Artists on Shows w/ Mara...

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2025/10/16

From radio DJ to publicist to talent booker, Mara Davis has done it all. In this conversation, she opens up about her career pivot after radio, her years booking Adult Swim’s FishCenter Live, and the behind-the-scenes hustle of working in publicity and booking today.Mara shares candid stories about the changing media landscape, offers practical advice for anyone breaking into PR or booking, and brings a mixtape that celebrates powerful women in music.More on IG: @maradavis2000 -

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61:11

Growing the Fresh Finds Podcast Into a DIY Music...

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2025/10/09

Ryan Nicklas, host of the Fresh Finds Podcast and founder of the upcoming Fresh Fest, joins The J-Card Podcast to talk about how a bedroom project grew into a community event celebrating independent music.We get into how Fresh Finds started as a way to pad a résumé during lockdown and turned into a launchpad for emerging artists, the realities of booking guests, and the chaotic joy of DIY organizing in Detroit. Ryan also shares his work as an audio engineer, the stories behind the songs on his

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68:50

Discovering Ambient Music and Breaking Into Music...

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2025/10/02

On this episode of The J-Card Podcast, we’re joined by music writer Ted Davis; music editor at Merry-Go-Round Magazine, ambient columnist for Bandcamp Daily, and DJ under the alias DJ Stepdad. Ted’s words have appeared in Rolling Stone, NPR Music, Stereogum, Pitchfork, and more, and he currently works with both Fire Talk Records and Terrorbird Media.We talk about his path into the music world, the grind of freelance writing and PR, how indie labels roll out records, and where to start when it comes

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69:27

Why Live Performance Still Matters w/ Oceanic

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2025/09/04

On this episode of The J-Card Podcast, we’re joined by Nathan, Jacob, & Sam from Oceanic to explore why their live performances might matter more than chasing virality. They dive into balancing social media with creativity, and building community through going live on TikTok. We also cover the highs and lows of touring, from packed Chicago shows to an infamous empty bar in Knoxville, and hear candid advice on landing managers and booking agents. Plus, we wrap up with the weirdest game of all: the

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94:20

How Designers Shape the Music World w/ Eric Castorena

The J-Card Podcast ·

2025/08/28

On this episode of The J-Card Podcast, we’re joined by designer Eric Castorena to talk about his creative journey as a designer, the intersection of design and music, the power of physical media, and what it means to craft a “visual personality” for a band. Eric shares personal stories from Houston's music scene, gives flowers to the bands who shaped his taste, and brings a heartfelt mixtape that doubles as a love letter to the people who helped him find his voice. And of course, we had to do a

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65:34

How Absent Sounds Champions Underrated Artists & Full...

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2025/08/21

On this episode of The J-Card Podcast, we’re joined by Weajue Mombo, one of the twin sister hosts behind Absent Sounds, a Canadian radio show devoted to spotlighting albums as an art form. We talk about falling in love with lyrics, why albums are better than singles, and how Absent Sounds is blending radio, visual art, and DIY ethos into something personal and powerful.We also dive into a chaotic blind-ranking of Canadian bands, stories about first concerts, and a very Canadian near-death

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61:30

Building a Band and Booking Shows in NYC w/ Katie...

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2025/08/14

Katie Callihan of the band Perish joins us for a deep-dive into how her new project came to life, from recording their debut EP in a whirlwind weekend to navigating the DIY music scene in NYC. We talk about forming a band through playing at a church, balancing creative control in the studio, and how Florida never really leaves you. Plus, we play Build The Bill!Perish's debut EP drops September 12, keep an eye out! Follow Perish on IG @_p3rishThe J-Card is presented by Rue Defense Tape Club, a

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62:44

Running a 100-Person DIY Radio Station w/ Brainrot...

The J-Card Podcast ·

2025/08/07

Brainrot Radio is a live, fully remote, internet radio station with over 100 DJs across the U.S. — no pre-records. On this episode of The J-Card Podcast, Jackie and Spencer (the founders of Brainrot Radio) share how they turned a solo show into a sprawling community, the growing pains of DIY broadcasting, meme fatigue, mission statements, and then they build a joint mixtape featuring everything from shoegaze and dream pop to country recordings from the 1920s.Plus: are bucket hats back again?? Learn

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76:38

How Tech Took Over Music (and What Artists Can Still...

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2025/07/31

MKay (aka Michael Kelly) is a culture tech researcher (on Substack: mkay), YouTuber, and the founder of Shelfy, a social app built for thoughtful sharing. In this episode of The J-Card Podcast, he talks with us about building an AI twin of himself, the slow death of music scenes, why modern YouTube feels broken, and how Discord servers might be the digital equivalent of DIY venues.We also dig into why AI music like “Velvet Sundown” is ethically sketchy, what the film industry can teach us about

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71:24

Photographing Music Festivals, Love Stories, & NYC...

The J-Card Podcast ·

2025/07/24

On this episode of The J-Card Podcast, NYC-based photographer and director Jeremy Cohen (aka Jerm) joins us to talk about shooting festivals like Gov Ball and Treefort, his new Meet Cutes NYC photo book, and how he built a career by following curiosity over clout.We dig into his favorite music festivals to shoot (and why Treefort rules), how he got started as a photographer, building a meaningful portfolio through passion projects, stories from photographing NYC's wildest characters, tips for

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62:19

How to Handle Press, Promo, and Building Buzz as an...

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2025/07/17

On this episode of The J-Card Podcast, we sit down with Malia Delacruz — the artist behind Ciao Malz — to talk about what really happens after you release your first big project.Following the buzz of her Safe Then Sorry EP, Malia walks us through her first real press cycle: DIY promo, working with a label, running live sessions, and dealing with the chaos of social media. We talk about the weird emotional math of streaming numbers, the cringe task of self-promotion, and why seeing Dead & CO at The

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68:23

Why Undiscovered Musicians Matter (and What...

The J-Card Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Justin MacFayden is the creator behind Hope You Like It, a YouTube doc series that goes deep on the lives of working artists. In this episode of The J-Card Podcast, we talk about how the project started, why it resonates, and what it takes to tell real stories without burning out. We also dig into ethnomusicology, unearthing undiscovered music, and bummer jams. Plus, we play “Build the Bill,” where Justin assembles a dream concert lineup with a limited budget.The J-Card is presented by Rue Defense

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79:35

How To Break Into Concert Photography w/ Graham W. Bell

The J-Card Podcast ·

2025/07/03

On this episode of The J-Card Podcast, we have Graham W. Bell. Graham is a photographer, writer, and musician. He’s the founder of Focus Group Photo, which is a photography collective geared towards creating access to shows for up-and-coming photographers. Graham also runs the Rue Defense label, where he has helped release music from Elly Swope, Simple Shapes, Committeemen, and more.The J-Card is presented by Rue Defense Tape Club, a quarterly, mail-order cassette compilation and DIY audio project

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1:26

Coming This Summer... The J-Card Podcast

The J-Card Podcast ·

2025/02/18

Welcome to The J-Card! Join us every week as we chat with a guest (usually somehow connected to the world of music) about their career, their passions, and their influences. They'll also walk us through a personalized mixtape of stuff they love, and you'll get a chance to listen to it at the end of the show!The ad-free version of the show will be available to paid subscribers, but if you don’t mind the ads, you can listen for free!The J-Card is created by the Rue Defense Tape Club, a quarterly,

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