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I am extremely excited to announce that my new book Quit Rock: 10 Reasons To Give Up Your Dream Of Being In Music will be available this Fall on paperback and eBook.  Quit Rock is a must-read for anyone pursuing a career as an artist or executive in 2010 and beyond.  Avoid costly mistakes and wasted time before YOU Quit Rock!

Check out our new site at QuitRock.com!!!

Welcome to another installment of Breakdown with Scott Austin. In this episode, I answer viewer questions about how to pursue a career in music.

How To Pursue A Career In Music

In this episode, Scott discusses general info that emerging artists need to think about when considering a career in music. About the show: Breakdown with Scott Austin provides insight into the issues plaguing emerging artists in the modern music industry. This series provides answers and commentary on key music business topics affecting the independent musician. The show was created to provide current information and commentary straight from an industry insider who knows, Authentik Artists CEO and former A&R Executive for Maverick, Warner Bros and Capitol Records Scott Austin. Austin has additionally appeared as a special guest commentator on EXTRA, G4’s “Attack of The Show” and many other network shows.

Another week, another installment of the Authentik Video Blog series we began at the end of ‘08. Check out what REALLY goes on at Authentik HQ as we hang with Say It Twice, test our Wii bowling skills, and take you on a Cribs-style journey through the newly revamped Authentik offices.

I’m pleased to announce that I have been asked to moderate “It’s Broken, Fix It”, a panel featuring multi-platinum Record Producer/Record Mogul Dallas Austin (Madonna, TLC, Pink, Kelis), Steve Yegelwel, President, S-Curve Records and other industry leaders at the 2008 CMJ Music Festival taking place in New York City next month.

This is the first year I’ve been asked to speak at a coveted CMJ engagement and I am truly honored. I am proud to add this amazing focal point to the growing list of opportunities where those in the know including EXTRA, G4 TV, Style Network, Music Connection Magazine and others, have asked my advice on music industry issues.

If you’re going to be at CMJ in NYC this year, hit me up and let’s grab a cocktail.

Big props to my friend and former signing Eric Hutchinson for his debut performance on Jay Leno tonight… it’s always nice to see talented young artists achieving their dreams, and equally as exciting when I can take credit/original bragging rights for said performance!!!

Congrats.

Congrats to my friends Family Force 5 on their debut at # 30 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart and # 8 on the Alternative Rock Chart!!! I was one of the early believers in these guys and signed them to Maverick back in 2005… These guys are living proof that hard work and unwavering belief in your music DOES pay off!!!

Kountrygentlemen.

From The :90 Music Show Episode 8, this is the extended interview with Scott Austin and singer songwriter Curtis Peoples. Curtis talks about his new record and what drives him to pursue a career in the music business.

Hey guys,

If you find yourself channel surfing and/or looking for something amusing to do tonight, check out EXTRA’s piece on Christie Brinkley/Peter Cook home-wrecker/aspiring singer Diana Bianchi and hear me chime in on the future of her music career!  The show airs on NBC at 7p in LA, check your local listings for all other locales.

Here’s a sneak peek at the green room:

The :90 Music Show with Scott Austin Episode 5 features Music Connection Magazine’s “News You Can Use”, an exclusive interview with producer / writer Mike Daly (Plain White T’s, Marie Digby, Grace Potter) and emerging artist Radio Racer.