Georgia Meek - How To Build A Career As A Singer & Songwriter

The Will Clarke Podcast

Podcast Overview: In this conversation, Will Clarke and Georgia Meek discuss the challenges of content creation, particularly on TikTok. They also talk about their collaboration on the song 'Memories' and the process of writing and recording music. They touch on the financial struggles of singer-songwriters and the issue of publishing advances. The conversation highlights the need for fair compensation in the music industry. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of being a songwriter and artist in the music industry. It discusses the resilience required to pursue a career in music, the importance of building a network and catalog as a songwriter, and the financial aspects of songwriting and production. The conversation also touches on the value of equal splits and fair compensation for songwriters, as well as the impact of class and nepotism in the industry. It concludes with the recognition of the importance of genuine talent and building relationships in the music industry. In this final part of the conversation, Meek and Will discuss their relationships with A&R's and the challenges they face. They also talk about Meek's upcoming album and the importance of albums in today's music industry. They touch on the role of record labels and the need for artist development. They also discuss the perception of overnight success and the reality of the hard work and dedication required to achieve it.

Who is Georgia Meek: British alt-pop artist Georgia Meek made her explosive entrance onto the UK music scene in 2018 with her critically acclaimed single ‘Bare’, which quickly thrust her Spotify audience into figures just south of half a million. The songstress has since scored some of Love Island’s hottest moments over on ITV2, capturing the support of Ministry Of Sound, Radio 1, BBC6 Music and Radio 1 Xtra. In recent years, Georgia has performed for Radio 1’s (virtual) Big Weekend, Liverpool Sound City, The Great Escape, In It Together, and many more! Now, Georgia is prepping for her first UK Headline Tour in September 2023. As a writer, Meek has been working with the likes of Punctual, Yoshi Breen, Camden Cox, Ki Fitzgerald and other big names.

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