Nik Hughes: Building Fans, the Eco-System of Music, and How to Audition

This week's guest is drummer, percussionist, and manager Nik Hughes. Nik is a member of the band Youngblood Hawke, who burst on the scene with their platinum hit "We Come Running." He's also currently playing drums for Bush and in the past he's recorded or toured with artists such as Andy Grammer, Bishop Briggs, Puddle of Mudd, Emily Osment, and many more. Along with all of his playing experience he's also worked on the business side of music, working in management and also briefly holding a label position at Big Deal Music. We chat about releasing music, the importance of supporting each other, and how to audition.In this episode, we'll dig in on...Being in Youngblood HawkeSafe touringReading between the lines on auditionsPlaying in BushUnderstanding the label side as an artistAlways learning new skillsTransitioning into management and businessRecording drums lastJazz drumming influencing rock drummersLabel servicesPlaylistingBuilding long lasting friendships with other bandsKnowing who you are as an artistPlaying with Bishop BriggsDealing with record labelsLearn More About Nik Hughes...Website: http://www.nikhughesdrum.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhughesdrum/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nik.hughes.7/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVM3MNHWPL3Lf4qMFcdX9pw📢 Our Sponsors 📢Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️https://www.travisference.com/2025plan📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotifyCredits:Guest: Nik HughesHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceTheme Music: inter.ference