I sat down with one if my first management clients ever on this episode, Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff. We had a great discussion about creating music, what it takes to find the right team and how to handle success in the music business.

Ep. #129 - Joey Papoutsis, Manager

Jan 22nd, 2017 49m 12s

In this episode I chat with young manager, Joey Papoutsis, about his start in the music business and how his act Louis The Child rose to EDM stardom.

ep. #128 - Managers

Feb 10th, 2016 1h 22m

On this episode Renman talks about the qualifications you should have or be looking for in a manager. Grouplove manager, Nicky Berger, joins in on the conversation to tell us how he has been able to find success for his acts.

Ep. #127 - Ask Renman

Feb 3rd, 2016 45m 5s

Renman talks with music attorney Audrey Benoualid about copyrights, song splits, and being a music biz insider. He also chats with Lynda.com/LinkedIn music content manager and indie label owner David Franz about learning the music biz in the 21

Ep. #126 - Ron Fair, A&R Exec/Producer

Jan 20th, 2016 1h 8m

A&R Exec and record producer Ron Fair sits with The Renman to chat about making great music, writing hit songs, and what he looks for when signing a new artist.

Ep. #125 - Ask Renman Live

Jan 13th, 2016 1h 19m

The Renman takes questions from our users for a lively discussion on radio promo, Spotify, record labels and more with his friend Michael Plen from In Grooves.

Ep. #124 - Ask Renman

Nov 20th, 2015 50m 42s

On this episode The Renman answers your questions on image, branding, playing live gigs, and being ready when your big moment presents itself.

Ep. #123 - John Seabrook, Author of "The Song Machine"

Nov 5th, 2015 1h 7m

We dive into the belly of the pop beast with author of "The Song Machine" John Seabrook to discuss how modern day pop music is being made. We are also joined by A&R exec Neil Jacobson for his insight on the topic.

Ep. #122 - Attracting Media Attention

Nov 2nd, 2015 1h 11m

Renman is joined by Ryan Feldman of Fresno Media, editor of Substream Scott Heisel and rock n roll journalist Juliet Jagger to discuss publicity campaigns and how to get attention from today's press outlets.

Ep. #121 - Ask Renman-How To Connect with Music Pros

Oct 14th, 2015 1h 7m

Connecting with people that can help you in the music biz is a huge challenge. On this episode of Renman Live, Renman offers some tips on how to approach industry pros. Guests include A&R exec Sebastien LeTellier, music lawyer Audrey Benoualid,

Ep. #120 - Brian Murphy, Concert Promoter

Oct 9th, 2015 1h 21m

Today's show was with promoter Brian Murphy, President of Goldenvoice West. Brian is one of the Renman's very first mentors and responsible for giving the Renman his first gig in the Music Business! If you're looking to learn details about the

Ep. #119 - Bob Lefsetz, Industry Analyst

Oct 1st, 2015 1h 16m

Music Industry Analyst Bob Lefsetz is the author of the Lefsetz Letter, an industry newsletter and blog read by everyone in the biz from record execs to interns. This is Bob's second appearance on Renman LIVE and you know he's never short on

Ep. #118 - Dan Steinberg, Concert Promoter

Sep 21st, 2015 40m 5s

Concert promoter, Dan Steinberg, stops by the RenmanLIVE studio via Skype to talk about building a real live business and how to tour effectively.

Ep. #117 - Jason Flom, A&R Exec & Label President

Sep 10th, 2015 1h 13m

Ep. #117 - Jason Flom, A&R Exec & Label President by Steve Rennie

Ep. #116 - Ask Renman

Sep 8th, 2015 1h 10m

Renman takes user questions and talks marketing, promotion, A&R, and finding a great manager.

Ep. #115 - Meytal Cohen, Drummer & YouTube Star

Aug 28th, 2015 1h 16m

Drummer and YouTube Star, Meytal Cohen, chats with #RenmanLIVE about how she's turned her online success into a new album, band, and touring career.

Ep. #114 - Ethan Baer, Music Entrepreneur

Aug 21st, 2015 1h 9m

EDM.com creator & CEO, Ethan Baer, speaks with Renman about his passion for music and how the successful EDM website got it's start.

Ep. #113 - Fred Croshal, Marketing Exec

Aug 14th, 2015 1h 26m

Fred Croshal stops by the show to talk what a real marketing plan looks like and why networking in the business is so important.

Ep. #112 - Steve "Renman" Rennie

Aug 7th, 2015 59m

Renman shares his thoughts on Jay Z's rumored departure from Tidal, the legal spat between Birdman and Lil Wayne and answers RMB member questions.

Ep. #111 - Nicole Alvarez, Radio Personality

Jul 28th, 2015 1h 33m

KROQ on air personality, Nicole Alvarez, stops by to celebrate 3 years of RenmanLIVE! We talk radio & promotions and take a look back at some of our favorite moments.

Ep. #110 - Glen Ballard, Songwriter

Jul 17th, 2015 59m 52s

Six-Time Grammy Award winner Glen Ballard is one of popular music’s most accomplished producers and songwriters, whose records have sold more than 150 million copies worldwide.

Ep. #109 - Sarah Stennett, Manager

Jul 17th, 2015 58m 53s

Established music manager and lawyer Sarah Stennett, CEO of Turn First Artists is one music's hottest management firms, representing Iggy Azalea, Rita Ora and Ellie Goulding to name a few.

Ep. #108 - Aaron Bay Schuck, A&R Exec

Jul 17th, 2015 1h 4m

Aaron Bay-Schuck, President of A&R at Interscope/Geffen/A&M Records makes a return engagement to Renman Live to talk about his new role as President of A&R at one of the top labels in the business, talk about his current projects, taking questi

Ep. #107 - Steve Renman Rennie, Member Questions

Jul 17th, 2015 1h 14m

The Renman answers member questions via phone & chat room about every facet of the music industry in this special episode.

Ep. #106 - Nick Raphael, President of Capitol Records UK

Jul 17th, 2015 1h 31m

Nick Raphael is the one of the top A&R execs in the whole of the music business. He is responsible for Jay Z, Sam Smith, and Five Seconds of Summer to name a few. He is the President of Capitol Records in the UK and joins Renman to talk shop.