Robonzo
@robonzo.bsky.social
Musician, podcast host, and tech enthusiast
Yeah, what Flea said.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmyj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmyj...
Flea - A Plea (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Flea
www.youtube.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Yeah, what Flea said.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmyj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmyj...
Reposted by Robonzo
January 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Happy New Year! 🎊 We hope it's the best year ever for you and yours.
Our first performance of the new year is on Friday, January 16th, at Moser Café Kultur in Querétaro. We have new songs and a slightly altered musical direction in store for you.
Hope to see you there!
Robonzo.com/#shows
Our first performance of the new year is on Friday, January 16th, at Moser Café Kultur in Querétaro. We have new songs and a slightly altered musical direction in store for you.
Hope to see you there!
Robonzo.com/#shows
January 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Happy New Year! 🎊 We hope it's the best year ever for you and yours.
Our first performance of the new year is on Friday, January 16th, at Moser Café Kultur in Querétaro. We have new songs and a slightly altered musical direction in store for you.
Hope to see you there!
Robonzo.com/#shows
Our first performance of the new year is on Friday, January 16th, at Moser Café Kultur in Querétaro. We have new songs and a slightly altered musical direction in store for you.
Hope to see you there!
Robonzo.com/#shows
Strategic thinking is useful. But can also be exhausting.
The tension I'm sitting with: How do I track metrics without becoming someone who only cares about metrics?
When strategy becomes the whole point instead of a tool, something's gone wrong.
🎧 www.unstarvingmusician.com/what-i-learn...
The tension I'm sitting with: How do I track metrics without becoming someone who only cares about metrics?
When strategy becomes the whole point instead of a tool, something's gone wrong.
🎧 www.unstarvingmusician.com/what-i-learn...
What I learned in 2025
What I learned in 2025 about this podcast and the Liner Notes newsletter – lessons that can be applied to your music business strategy
www.unstarvingmusician.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Strategic thinking is useful. But can also be exhausting.
The tension I'm sitting with: How do I track metrics without becoming someone who only cares about metrics?
When strategy becomes the whole point instead of a tool, something's gone wrong.
🎧 www.unstarvingmusician.com/what-i-learn...
The tension I'm sitting with: How do I track metrics without becoming someone who only cares about metrics?
When strategy becomes the whole point instead of a tool, something's gone wrong.
🎧 www.unstarvingmusician.com/what-i-learn...
"Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it."
—Mark Twain
—Mark Twain
December 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it."
—Mark Twain
—Mark Twain
Reposted by Robonzo
OMG IVE BEEN SAYING!!!
We all know Clarke's "sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic"
Well we have corollary:
Well we have corollary:
December 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
OMG IVE BEEN SAYING!!!
Four registration systems collect your royalties. Most artists only know about one.
Episode 340 breaks down the complete audit framework—including the four-year recovery window before unclaimed money goes to major labels.
🔗 www.unstarvingmusician.com/personal-roy...
Episode 340 breaks down the complete audit framework—including the four-year recovery window before unclaimed money goes to major labels.
🔗 www.unstarvingmusician.com/personal-roy...
How to Conduct a Personal Royalty Audit
A systematic framework for conducting a personal royalty audit to recover this money before it’s redistributed to major labels.
www.unstarvingmusician.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Four registration systems collect your royalties. Most artists only know about one.
Episode 340 breaks down the complete audit framework—including the four-year recovery window before unclaimed money goes to major labels.
🔗 www.unstarvingmusician.com/personal-roy...
Episode 340 breaks down the complete audit framework—including the four-year recovery window before unclaimed money goes to major labels.
🔗 www.unstarvingmusician.com/personal-roy...
Reposted by Robonzo
“We rescued one another. . . . He was the artist and I the storyteller.” In a new essay, Patti Smith reflects on her early days in New York and her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/art-rats-in-new-york-city
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
“We rescued one another. . . . He was the artist and I the storyteller.” In a new essay, Patti Smith reflects on her early days in New York and her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/art-rats-in-new-york-city
Reposted by Robonzo
It's "use up the random sunscreen bottles" time!
This week, I will be "didn't realize this was glitter SPF."
Also, 2 new old episodes of @countryfriedrock.bsky.social out today.
CountryFriedRock.com
This week, I will be "didn't realize this was glitter SPF."
Also, 2 new old episodes of @countryfriedrock.bsky.social out today.
CountryFriedRock.com
Country Fried Rock | Music Uncovered 2009-2020
Country Fried Rock: the podcast for interviews with top Americana, Southern rock, and alt-country musicians. Discover your new favorite old band.
CountryFriedRock.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
It's "use up the random sunscreen bottles" time!
This week, I will be "didn't realize this was glitter SPF."
Also, 2 new old episodes of @countryfriedrock.bsky.social out today.
CountryFriedRock.com
This week, I will be "didn't realize this was glitter SPF."
Also, 2 new old episodes of @countryfriedrock.bsky.social out today.
CountryFriedRock.com
Most music artists don't understand distribution deals. Intercept Music VP Jesse Flores (20+ yrs at Virgin, EMI/Capitol) breaks down what distributors evaluate, contract terms you CAN negotiate, and why release planning > talent alone.
www.unstarvingmusician.com/jesse-flores...
#musicbusiness
www.unstarvingmusician.com/jesse-flores...
#musicbusiness
November 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Most music artists don't understand distribution deals. Intercept Music VP Jesse Flores (20+ yrs at Virgin, EMI/Capitol) breaks down what distributors evaluate, contract terms you CAN negotiate, and why release planning > talent alone.
www.unstarvingmusician.com/jesse-flores...
#musicbusiness
www.unstarvingmusician.com/jesse-flores...
#musicbusiness
I don't know why, but I like it.
October 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I don't know why, but I like it.
🎵 How to collaborate with your community without accidentally ruining your art through design-by-committee
Turns out Amanda Palmer, Imogen Heap, and others have figured out how to get valuable fan input while keeping complete creative control. Who knew there was a method to this?
Turns out Amanda Palmer, Imogen Heap, and others have figured out how to get valuable fan input while keeping complete creative control. Who knew there was a method to this?
October 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🎵 How to collaborate with your community without accidentally ruining your art through design-by-committee
Turns out Amanda Palmer, Imogen Heap, and others have figured out how to get valuable fan input while keeping complete creative control. Who knew there was a method to this?
Turns out Amanda Palmer, Imogen Heap, and others have figured out how to get valuable fan input while keeping complete creative control. Who knew there was a method to this?
Reposted by Robonzo
Jane taught us that every day we live, we make an impact. The choice is ours as to what kind of impact it will be.
Her life proved that one person, rooted in compassion and sustained by hope, can change the world. Now it is up to us to carry that light forward—not as a farewell, but as a promise.
Her life proved that one person, rooted in compassion and sustained by hope, can change the world. Now it is up to us to carry that light forward—not as a farewell, but as a promise.
October 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Jane taught us that every day we live, we make an impact. The choice is ours as to what kind of impact it will be.
Her life proved that one person, rooted in compassion and sustained by hope, can change the world. Now it is up to us to carry that light forward—not as a farewell, but as a promise.
Her life proved that one person, rooted in compassion and sustained by hope, can change the world. Now it is up to us to carry that light forward—not as a farewell, but as a promise.
Reposted by Robonzo
Report: It Nice That Linemen Feel Comfortable Showing Off Bare Bellies
October 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Report: It Nice That Linemen Feel Comfortable Showing Off Bare Bellies
“What we get out of life is not determined by the good feelings we desire, but by the bad feelings we’re willing and able to sustain to get us to those good feelings. So what pain do you want in your life? What are you willing to struggle for?”
Read more 🔗 robonzo.substack.com/p/the-pain-y...
Read more 🔗 robonzo.substack.com/p/the-pain-y...
October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“What we get out of life is not determined by the good feelings we desire, but by the bad feelings we’re willing and able to sustain to get us to those good feelings. So what pain do you want in your life? What are you willing to struggle for?”
Read more 🔗 robonzo.substack.com/p/the-pain-y...
Read more 🔗 robonzo.substack.com/p/the-pain-y...
Just dropped a podcast episode on direct fan monetization - covers new platforms like MySeat but also includes brutal reality check from Kevin Kelly's research on whether the '1000 True Fans' model actually works for musicians.
www.unstarvingmusician.com/music-revenue/
#musicrevenue
www.unstarvingmusician.com/music-revenue/
#musicrevenue
September 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Just dropped a podcast episode on direct fan monetization - covers new platforms like MySeat but also includes brutal reality check from Kevin Kelly's research on whether the '1000 True Fans' model actually works for musicians.
www.unstarvingmusician.com/music-revenue/
#musicrevenue
www.unstarvingmusician.com/music-revenue/
#musicrevenue
Reposted by Robonzo
If you turn 1° and keep walking, at first it’s not that different.
But months later, you’re in a completely different place.
Small habits, small UX decisions, small strategic choices, don’t look like much tomorrow, but make a huge difference if applied consistently.
But months later, you’re in a completely different place.
Small habits, small UX decisions, small strategic choices, don’t look like much tomorrow, but make a huge difference if applied consistently.
September 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
If you turn 1° and keep walking, at first it’s not that different.
But months later, you’re in a completely different place.
Small habits, small UX decisions, small strategic choices, don’t look like much tomorrow, but make a huge difference if applied consistently.
But months later, you’re in a completely different place.
Small habits, small UX decisions, small strategic choices, don’t look like much tomorrow, but make a huge difference if applied consistently.
Musician podcaster Bree Noble on the biggest misconception about starting a podcast.
September 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Musician podcaster Bree Noble on the biggest misconception about starting a podcast.
My inaugural post on the Substack is about a creative mindset shift that can change everything.
September 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
My inaugural post on the Substack is about a creative mindset shift that can change everything.
Reposted by Robonzo
NEW: In rare interviews, federal judges criticize Supreme Court's handling of Trump cases.
“It is inexcusable,” a judge said of the Supreme Court justices. “They don’t have our backs.”
“It is inexcusable,” a judge said of the Supreme Court justices. “They don’t have our backs.”
In rare interviews, federal judges criticize Supreme Court's handling of Trump cases
Ten judges tell NBC News the Supreme Court needs to explain its rulings better, with some urging Chief Justice John Roberts to do more to defend the judiciary against external criticism.
www.nbcnews.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
NEW: In rare interviews, federal judges criticize Supreme Court's handling of Trump cases.
“It is inexcusable,” a judge said of the Supreme Court justices. “They don’t have our backs.”
“It is inexcusable,” a judge said of the Supreme Court justices. “They don’t have our backs.”
And now I'll be sharing my thoughts about creativity and the indie musician life on the Substack.
robonzo.substack.com/p/why-im-here
robonzo.substack.com/p/why-im-here
September 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
And now I'll be sharing my thoughts about creativity and the indie musician life on the Substack.
robonzo.substack.com/p/why-im-here
robonzo.substack.com/p/why-im-here
🎙️ Unstarving Musician 332: Eli Lev - his third time on the pod!
Decided to experiment and flip our conversation structure. Started with the existential stuff: "What pain are you willing to struggle for?"
Decided to experiment and flip our conversation structure. Started with the existential stuff: "What pain are you willing to struggle for?"
August 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🎙️ Unstarving Musician 332: Eli Lev - his third time on the pod!
Decided to experiment and flip our conversation structure. Started with the existential stuff: "What pain are you willing to struggle for?"
Decided to experiment and flip our conversation structure. Started with the existential stuff: "What pain are you willing to struggle for?"
"Action is good, freaking out is bad; both microplastics and stress are causes of inflammation."
apple.news/A05lfNjifQEe...
apple.news/A05lfNjifQEe...
The Great Black Plastic Spatula Panic — New York Magazine
Last year, an Atlantic article caused mass hysteria. Months later, has a different truth emerged?
apple.news
July 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"Action is good, freaking out is bad; both microplastics and stress are causes of inflammation."
apple.news/A05lfNjifQEe...
apple.news/A05lfNjifQEe...
🎙️ Unstarving Musician 331: Musical Listening!
"Listening should be at least half of what your brain is doing."
–Kid Andersen
Most musicians: 90% execution, 10% listening.
The secret to better collaboration isn't playing harder—it's listening deeper.
🎧 unstarvingmusician.com/musical-listening/
"Listening should be at least half of what your brain is doing."
–Kid Andersen
Most musicians: 90% execution, 10% listening.
The secret to better collaboration isn't playing harder—it's listening deeper.
🎧 unstarvingmusician.com/musical-listening/
July 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
🎙️ Unstarving Musician 331: Musical Listening!
"Listening should be at least half of what your brain is doing."
–Kid Andersen
Most musicians: 90% execution, 10% listening.
The secret to better collaboration isn't playing harder—it's listening deeper.
🎧 unstarvingmusician.com/musical-listening/
"Listening should be at least half of what your brain is doing."
–Kid Andersen
Most musicians: 90% execution, 10% listening.
The secret to better collaboration isn't playing harder—it's listening deeper.
🎧 unstarvingmusician.com/musical-listening/
A clip from my conversation with Steve Pasieka (Skulk The Hulking) on accidental collaboration with AI visuals tools.
🎧 Hear our full conversation wherever podcasts are found.
🔗 www.unstarvingmusician.com/skulk-the-hu...
#musicianpodcast #storytelling #musicianlife #unstarvingmusician
🎧 Hear our full conversation wherever podcasts are found.
🔗 www.unstarvingmusician.com/skulk-the-hu...
#musicianpodcast #storytelling #musicianlife #unstarvingmusician
July 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A clip from my conversation with Steve Pasieka (Skulk The Hulking) on accidental collaboration with AI visuals tools.
🎧 Hear our full conversation wherever podcasts are found.
🔗 www.unstarvingmusician.com/skulk-the-hu...
#musicianpodcast #storytelling #musicianlife #unstarvingmusician
🎧 Hear our full conversation wherever podcasts are found.
🔗 www.unstarvingmusician.com/skulk-the-hu...
#musicianpodcast #storytelling #musicianlife #unstarvingmusician