Noah Richardson

In this episode of the Music You're Missing podcast, host Brendan Jeannetti welcomes musician Noah Richardson as his guest. They discuss Noah's career, his recent tour, opening for Young Gravy, and the challenges and successes of being an independent artist. This episode is sponsored by Partnered Projects. Keep reading the show notes for a special offer for Music You’re Missing listeners! Follow Noah Richardson: https://linktr.ee/noahriichardson Follow Music You’re Missing: https://linktr.ee/MusicYoureMissing SUMMARY: Noah Richardson shares his experiences managing his own career without a manager, publicist, or agent. He talks about the trial and error process he went through to book shows and tours, often reaching out to schools and other artists on platforms like TikTok. Noah emphasizes the importance of taking initiative and not waiting for permission to pursue your goals as an artist. The conversation delves into the day-to-day challenges of juggling various aspects of being an independent artist, including booking shows, handling emails, and creating music. Noah admits that it can be overwhelming at times, especially during tours when he has to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously. He mentions the need for organization and acknowledges that mistakes are bound to happen, but he accepts them as part of the process. Brendan and Noah also touch on the topic of perfectionism in the music industry. Noah admits that he sometimes struggles with feeling like his work is not perfect, but he appreciates the advice and reassurance he receives from his producer and strives to let go of his self-doubt. The discussion then turns to Noah's recent tour, including his show at Whittier College where he opened for Dwellers. Noah shares an amusing incident where he was asked not to curse during his performance, but he decided to break the rule when performing a cover song. He reflects on the surreal feeling of his rising success as an artist and how it hasn't fully sunk in yet. The highlight of the con