FiXT Academy Announces: Black Box Session With HIGHSOCIETY, July 9, 2025

FiXT Academy is thrilled to welcome James Guttman, better known as HIGHSOCIETY to our July Black Box Session on July 9th at 7PM ET.

HIGHSOCIETY, the project of San Diego-based producer James Guttman, is known for pushing boundaries with his hybrid “DATAMOSH” sound—a high-energy fusion of hard rock, metal, and electronic dance music. James will be sharing stories and insights behind the making of his debut, full-length album under the same name (DATAMOSH), which featured collaborations such as Escape The Fate, Daedric, Micah Martin, ENMY, Young Medicine, The Anix, and Becko. Attendees will get to hear select tracks from the album as well as early demo versions of the songs and participate in an interactive discussion about the production and creation of the tracks/album.

With major collaborations and remixes in his career, including AWOLNATION and Steve Aoki, to Celldweller, Attack! Attack!, Escape The Fate and Dead Rabbits, to sold-out live shows sharing the stage with Sullivan King, Steve Aoki, Knife Party, Modestep, and Kill The Noise, and releases generating 75 million streams through labels including FiXT, Red Bull Records, Universal Records, Lowly, Play Me, and Dim Mak, this session is your chance to for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience with none other than HIGHSOCIETY himself.

New Subscribers: Sign Up to the FiXT Academy Newsletter and get FREE ACCESS to the July 9th Black Box Live Session with HIGHSOCIETY through this sign-up form.

FiXT Academy’s membership tiers offer a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as FiXT Academy membership offers a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as monthly programming of live webinars, workshops and newsletters each month, along with interactive Q&A opportunities and community interaction in a private Discord server. Join now and get your first month FREE at https://fixtacademy.com.

Join FiXT Academy to attend The Black Box Sessions, learn more here:
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FiXT Academy Webinar: The Real Work Of Artist Management With Nicholas Mishko – What They Don’t Teach You July 7, 2025

FiXT Academy is excited to announce Nicholas Mishko, on July 7, 2025 at 6PM ET, for an exclusive webinar you definitely don’t want to miss: “The Real Work Of Artist Management: What They Don’t Teach You.” This is targeted at artists interested in working with management or those who may want to re-evaluate their current management.

Anyone can join the Live Webinar on Zoom for FREE by joining the FiXT Academy e-mail list through this sign-up form.

“I’m excited to talk about my career, the past and future of the music business,” says Mishko. “If my webinar helps at least one artist, I feel that it’s a win.” – Nicholas Mishko

Nicholas Mishko currently works with artists including Young Medicine, Essenger, Bryan Andrews, Cmagic5, and is the brand manager for the @CountryMinute Channel (#1 Source for Country), and the brand manager for the @jesealee Channel (Rock & Metal Recommendations). 

Since launching his career with an internship at Rock Ridge Music in 2008, supporting artists like Reel Big Fish and Sister Hazel, Mishko has carved out an impressive path in artist management. From his formative years at the legendary ABKCO Music and Records, Inc., where he worked with catalogs from icons like The Rolling Stones and Sam Cooke, to founding 10 and 8 Management in 2012, Mishko has continually demonstrated his ability to adapt, lead, and elevate the artists he works with.

Through this live webinar, Mishko will reflect on pivotal career moments and also share insights into record deals, royalties, licensing, and what it takes to build lasting artist careers in today’s shifting music landscape. The webinar is open to emerging artists, industry hopefuls, and music professionals looking to learn from one of the most approachable and results-driven minds in the business. Attendees will walk away with valuable, actionable advice rooted in real-world experience. Don’t miss this chance to gain rare insights from a manager whose roster has graced stages like Vans Warped Tour, The NAMM Show, and Inkcarceration, and whose philosophy remains simple: “If you’re the easiest to work with and you can deliver results, you’re going to get picked every time.”

FiXT Academy’s membership tiers offer a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as FiXT Academy membership offers a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as monthly FiXT Academy’s membership tiers offer a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as monthly programming of live webinars, workshops and member-only calls and newsletters each month, along with interactive Q&A opportunities and community interaction in a private Discord server. Join now and get your first month FREE at https://fixtacademy.com.

Join FiXT Academy to attend The Black Box Sessions, learn more here:
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FiXT Labs: Label Life & Death Metal – Administrative Interview with a Dual-Identity Death Metal Vocalist Travis Brockett

By day, Travis Brockett is the meticulous force behind the curtain at FiXT, keeping the gears of the label turning as its Administrative Director. By night, he unleashes chaos as the guttural voice of Lituus, an experimental metal project that dives deep into the abyss. Equal parts strategist and sonic berserker, Travis bridges the world of music business and brutal soundscapes—proving you can master spreadsheets and blast beats in the same breath…

Check out the rest over at V13.net
FiXT Labs: Label Life & Death Metal – Administrative Interview with a Dual-Identity Death Metal Vocalist Travis Brockett

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FiXT Academy Announces Webinar With Content Virality Expert Dustin Boyer: “Branding For The Authentic Era”

FiXT Academy is thrilled to welcome Dustin Boyer on June 17th for for an exclusive webinar you won’t want to miss: “Branding For The Authentic Era.” Anyone can join the Live Webinar on Zoom for FREE by joining the FiXT Academy e-mail list through this sign-up form.

FiXT Academy is thrilled to announce Ryan Shuck (Orgy / Julien-K) will be hosting Part 2 of his live Dustin Boyer is the founder of Industry Plant, a creative agency built around a simple question: why do people really fall in love with an artist? He is a seasoned marketing professional and content virality expert with over 15 years of experience in the music industry.

After years leading strategy at Venture Music and driving breakout moments for artists like Zach Top, Dustin saw a gap in how the industry approached branding. “Most agencies chase visibility,” he says, “but they miss the deeper resonance—the emotional and cultural reasons people become fans in the first place.”

So he launched Industry Plant to change that. Based in Nashville, the agency is fiercely focused on building artist worlds: immersive, values-driven branding systems that align with what listeners actually find meaningful. Whether working with legacy acts or emerging voices in country, Americana, or alt genres, Dustin’s approach starts with the artist’s core values and builds content and strategy around that.

The name Industry Plant is a tongue-in-cheek reference to a myth: “If you work in music, you know there’s no such thing. No amount of marketing can replace a great song. But every artist deserves a team that helps them grow. We just own it.”

Dustin remains deeply hands-on with each project, embedding himself in artist teams, guiding creative direction, and helping artists understand what makes them resonate.

Connect with Dustin at https://instagram.com/dustintheindustryplant/.

FiXT Academy’s membership tiers offer a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as monthly programming of live webinars, workshops and member-only calls and newsletters each month, along with interactive Q&A opportunities and community interaction in a private Discord server. Join now and get your first month FREE at https://fixtacademy.com.

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Join Ryan Shuck For Part 2 At The Next Exclusive FiXT Academy Workshop

Prepare for part 2 of an action-packed workshop diving into the artistic journey of building deep fan relationships, with the one and only Ryan Shuck, in this exclusive FiXT Academy Workshop, June 11, 2025.

FiXT Academy is thrilled to announce Ryan Shuck (Orgy / Julien-K) will be hosting Part 2 of his live workshop titled “Streams Are Only Part of the Story, and the Story Is Everything” on June 11th at 7pm EST alongside FiXT President and Co-Founder James Rhodes. Anyone interested in attending can attend for FREE by joining FiXT Academy in a free month trial membership at https://fixtacademy.com.

Ryan delivered Part 1 of this workshop in May and the conversation went so deep he had to come back for Part 2. Now, Ryan continues the discussion, unpacking how to build a sustainable artist career where streaming is just one part of a much larger story. This follow-up session will pick up where we left off with more insights, examples, and candid discussion. Anyone wanting to watch Part 1 can access it inside the FiXT Academy membership portal and view it on-demand ahead of the June 11th event.

Watch a Preview Clip from Part 1 of Streams Are Only Part of the Story, and the Story Is Everything below:

Prepare for an action-packed Workshop diving into the artistic journey of building deep fan relationships, with the one and only Ryan Shuck, in this exclusive FiXT Academy Workshop. Ryan Shuck is a multifaceted musician, entrepreneur, and creative force who has left an indelible mark on the alternative and electronic rock scenes. As a founding member of Orgy, he helped pioneer the “death-pop” genre with their platinum-selling debut Candyass, blending industrial rock with synth-pop elements. Shuck’s innovative approach continued with Julien-K, a band that fused electronic rock with cyberpunk aesthetics, earning a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim.

His collaborations extend to co-writing Korn’s hit track “Blind”, and creative projects like Dead by Sunrise with Chester Bennington and a tenure as lead vocalist for Adema from 2019 to 2024. Beyond performing, Shuck is a sought-after producer, working with artists such as The Anix, Silent Theory, and Battle Tapes at his Long Beach recording studio.

Parallel to his music career, Shuck has established himself as a successful entrepreneur. He owns several restaurants in Orange County, including The Gypsy Den locations in Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, and Anaheim, as well as Lola Gaspar in Santa Ana. Shuck has also ventured into fashion, co-founding Replicant Clothing with Brian “Head” Welch of Korn, and collaborated on Chester Bennington’s Ve’cel clothing line. His business endeavors reflect his passion for design, community, and innovation, solidifying his reputation as a dynamic figure in both the music and business worlds. Most recently, Shuck founded his artist + label services brand FRAME|WORK with his long time partner Amir Derakh (Orgy, Dead By Sunrise, and Julien-K).

FiXT Academy’s membership tiers offer a content library of webinars and resource guides as well as monthly programming of live webinars, workshops and member-only calls and newsletters each month, along with interactive Q&A opportunities and community interaction in a private Discord server. Join now and get your first month FREE at https://fixtacademy.com.

Join FiXT Academy to attend this workshop, learn more here:
https://fixtacademy.com/

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