The Indie Pulse | Episode 5 - The Jake Moves: Ben Harper, Big Stages, and the Lessons of the Road

Описание: In this episode of The Indie Pulse – presented by Groover, we sit down with Zee Desmondes and Teddy Powell of The Jack Moves to talk about their winding journey through the music industry. From their beginnings in the NYC skate scene to shaping their soulful sound in Newark, the duo reflects on what it takes to carve out a lane in music, sharing stories of mentorship, big tours, and their experience hitting the road with Ben Harper.

The Jack Moves open up about the failures that fueled their growth, the resilience it takes to keep going, and how they’ve stayed true to their cinematic approach to songwriting across three albums. It’s a conversation about grit, persistence, and building a career on your own terms—even when the ride gets bumpy.
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The Indie Pulse is a podcast about the real stories behind making music today. Each episode dives into the journeys of artists, producers, and music pros—exploring their wins, failures, and the lessons learned along the way. From playing bad shows to breaking through on global stages, our guests share honest conversations about creativity, resilience, and what it truly takes to build a career in music.

Go behind the scenes with working musicians and industry professionals as they reveal what life in music is really like—on stage, in the studio, and everywhere in between.

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0:00 Introduction
0:50 The Beginning of The Jack Moves
2:46 Their Introduction to Music
4:59 Collaboration Within the Band
7:06 The First Track They Made Together
8:45 Their First Live Performance Experiences
12:20 The Album-Making Process
14:23 Defining Their Sound
15:45 Building a Career in Music
16:26 Setbacks and Challenges in Music
19:23 Balancing Music and Side Hustles
20:25 Their Current Goals
21:46 Touring with Ben Harper
23:51 Finding the Right Manager
25:29 The Mentors Who Guided Them
28:13 Craziest Moments on Stage
30:54 Dealing with Impostor Syndrome
32:58 An Emotional Moment on Stage
34:16 Handling a Bad Show
36:42 What’s Next for The Jack Moves
38:20 Advice for Indie Artists