Ep. 93: The Business of Bass Music with Rob Talbott of Dodge & Fuski

<p>Rob Talbott has already helped build one of the most influential labels in modern bass music. As Dodge &amp; Fuski, he came up during the early internet era of dubstep, got signed to Never Say Die, co-founded Disciple, moved from Bristol to LA, and helped shape a corner of bass music that is still influencing artists today.</p><p>Now he’s back with new Dodge &amp; Fuski music, a self-aware EP called <em>Washed Up</em>, and a new label in the works. In this episode, Rob breaks down what made Disciple work, why he thinks labels need to offer more than a Spotify upload and a visualizer, and what artists need to understand about audience, content, business, and long-term survival.</p><p>It’s a conversation about dubstep, but the lessons go way beyond one scene. Rob shares a sharp perspective on why music alone may not be enough anymore, why YouTube might be more valuable than artists realize, and what separates artists who build real momentum from artists who simply release songs into the void.</p><p>In this episode, we also talk about:</p><ul><li>Getting dropped by Never Say Die and turning that moment into Disciple</li><li>Starting a new label built around culture, content, community, and collaboration</li><li>What artists misunderstand about social media, money, audience, and long-term survival</li><li>Why story-driven YouTube content may be a major opportunity for artists right now</li></ul><p>Whether you’re a producer, songwriter, artist, DJ, or creative entrepreneur, this episode is full of hard-earned insight on how to stand out, build something people care about, and think more clearly about the audience on the other side.</p><p><strong>Connect with the Guest:</strong></p><p>🔗 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dodge_and_fuski/">Instagram</a></p><p>🔗 <a href="https://www.monstercat.com/artist/dodge-fuski">Website</a></p><p><strong>Featured Song:</strong></p><p>🎧 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/46vXJTbShRHqARyE8gcgYC?si=0a7b4a72b61642a8">Next Track</a></p><p>🎧 <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dodge-fuski/351011092">Listen on Apple Music</a></p><p>Get new episodes by email: <a href="https://secretsfromthescene.com/#newsletter">Join the Secrets From The Scene newsletter</a>.</p><p>Secrets From The Scene is made by <a href="https://helvigproductions.com/?ref=sfts-show-notes">Helvig Productions</a>, a Twin Cities recording studio for artists and bands.</p>