Episode 20: Discovering Indie Artists with The Wild Honey Pie.
What do artists like Cage the Elephant, Steve Aoki, Eric Clapton and Alt-J have in common? Besides the FACT that they are adored worldwide, they have all also worked with the music discovery and special events media company, the Wild Honey Pie.This week we're chatting with none other than the CEO and founder of the Wild Honey Pie, Eric Weiner, about how this Brooklyn-based outfit with an eye for indie talent, is breaking down barriers between emerging artists and fans through immersive experiences, events and curated content. From an annual adult sleep-away summer camp/festival called Welcome Campers, to dinner parties complete with live performances, Eric and the Wild Honey Pie team are revolutionizing how music and new artists are discovered.Along with hosting themed dinner parties from coast to coast, the Wild Honey Pie records live studio performances called "Buzzsessions" that introduce fans to established and emerging acts such as indie powerhouses, Cage the Elephant and Alt-J.As if a sleep-away adult summer camp/festival, wasn't enough, The Wild Honey Pie also produces in-house music videos for artists and have worked with the likes of Eric Clapton and Steve Aoki.Their annual festival, Welcome Campers, will take place from May 23rd-25th in Camp Lenox, Massachusetts . The all-weekend camp includes live performances, camp activities, food, booze & more! You can find more information and purchase tickets at http://welcomecampers.com/.If an intimate dinner party with a side of great live music is more of your style, you can sign up for their latest event at https://www.thewildhoneypie.com/events. For more information on events, playlists and Buzzsessions follow ,the Wild Honey Pie on Instagram.Their curated playlists on Spotify are also a great way to discover your new favorite artists from the comfort of your home.Thanks for listening, as always please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode.Support the show (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-slightly-ignorant-podcast/id1471066903)