Becoming a Solo Artist w/ Maya Malkin
Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this thirty-sixth episode, Maya Malkin joins Mat to discuss her journey of becoming a solo artist after coming from a band background. Maya shares her origin story, her experiences working on set, and how she became the voice for some of your favorite products. The conversation also includes Maya’s take on the Dream Fest game.
Episode Highlights
Maya shares her transition from being in a band to pursuing a solo career, and the challenges and opportunities it brought.
Her origin story, from early influences to her journey into the music industry.
Insights into working on set and becoming the voice for well-known products.
Maya’s experiences navigating the music business as a solo artist and what it takes to carve out a unique space.
A fun session of the Dream Fest game where Maya shares her ideal festival lineup.
Key Takeaways
Band to Solo: Maya reflects on the transition from being part of a band to stepping out as a solo artist and what that process has meant for her.
Voiceover Work: She discusses her experiences in becoming the voice behind some of the top products in the industry and how it fits into her music career.
Creative Process: Maya’s journey to becoming a solo artist and the creative freedom that comes with it.
Navigating the Music Business: Insights into the business side of being a solo artist and finding unique opportunities that align with her personal brand.
Guest Spotlight
Maya Malkin is a versatile artist known for her transition from band life to a successful solo career. She is a talented musician and voiceover artist who brings her creative energy to every project she touches. Maya has made a name for herself as the voice behind some of the most recognizable products in the market, while also building her solo music career.
Stay connected with Maya on Instagram @mayamalkin and follow her band Motel Raphaël @motelraphael for updates and more.
About Cloud Machine
Produced by Eights Creative, Cloud Machine is your go-to podcast for music industry insights. Each episode blends education and entertainment to inspire and inform musicians, creators, and fans.
