A musical track titled "Tribute to Malice" plays, featuring lyrics about greed, malice, and the "machine." The song serves as the transition between the main show content and the final subscription pitch.
Independent Music comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from April 2014 to August 2025.
A musical track titled "Tribute to Malice" plays, featuring lyrics about greed, malice, and the "machine." The song serves as the transition between the main show content and the final subscription pitch.
Pill Pusher Closing Song and Archive Promotion
The show features a closing song titled "Pill Pusher," which critiques the pharmaceutical industry and the mental health system. Greg Carlwood then invites listeners to explore the 15-year archive of The Higher Side Chats at the official website, emphasizing the depth of the content available to subscribers.
The Sound of Freedom, Conscious Music Podcast
Mark Devlin promotes his podcast, "The Sound of Freedom," which focuses on "conscious" music as an alternative to corporate-controlled media. The show features independent hip-hop, reggae, and rock that addresses themes of spirituality and conspiracy truth. The segment concludes with a discussion about a potential joint "safari" to Laurel Canyon with the host.
THC Plus Membership, Podcast Music Archive
Host Greg Carlwood transitions to the show's outro, discussing the launch of the "Plus" membership for $5 a month to support the program's sustainability. He addresses listener feedback regarding the new format and reiterates his commitment to investigating corruption and weirdness. Additionally, he calls for independent musicians to submit tracks for a new podcast music archive intended to support both artists and podcasters.
Independent Music Archive, Copyright Workarounds for Podcasters
A new initiative seeks to build a royalty-free music archive for independent podcasters to avoid the high costs and legal vulnerabilities of mainstream copyrighted music. The project aims to circumvent the "ceiling" placed on independent creators by major labels like Sony and Universal. Musicians are encouraged to submit their work to a dedicated email address for global exposure.
Advice for Young Artists, Global Fanbases and Industry Consolidation
Professor Griff offers advice to aspiring musicians, encouraging them to bypass traditional industry "boxes" by using the internet to build global fanbases. He warns about the consolidation of power, noting that telecommunications companies like AT&T and T-Mobile are effectively becoming the new record companies. He advocates for artists to maintain control over their own communication and distribution.