Sound and Strain with Ryan Cano

Ryan is back, armed with tons of cannabis talk and free game for your music career! In this episode, Ryan talks a lot about cannabis. Ryan talks about his eardrum surgery and a near THC reset. Ryan talks about a brief Crohn's flare up. Ryan talks about cannabis lab fraud. Ryan gushes over the new Austin artist Geto Gala. Ryan talks about shopping for a new car and how expensive it is right now. Ryan ponders if we're about to face another shut down due to the Delta variant. Ryan tells you to get vaccinated because he is reasonable. Ryan worries about the future of live events. Ryan discusses our appetite for content and how it is shortening the album cycle for Artists. Of course, Ryan gives you the Strain of the Week or should it be Strain of the Month? The theme song from this episode features elements from the song "It's Alive" by Velcrowolf. Full tracks "Black Delegation" by Geto Gala (Jake Lloyd & Deezie Brown) featuring The Teeta & Hailey Orion and "Snake in the Grass" by My Education are showcased in this episode. All music is used with permission. Follow everyone on IG @SoundAndStrain @GetoGala @JakeLloydii @DeezieBrown @TheTeeta @HaileyOrion @MyEducation @TheLoyaltyFirmThe episode was Produced & Edited by Ryan Cano. 

After two months away, your favorite house cat has returned for another show! In this emotionally heavy episode, Ryan talks about life and death. Ryan talks about his new(ish) job and bereavement. Ryan gives tribute to a couple fallen family members. Ryan shares one of his personal favorite music industry stories from his career. Ryan discusses live music returning to Austin,TX. Ryan talks about going to Cheer Up Charlie's and dancing to a DJ spinning. Ryan discuses attending Stubbs BBQ to see The Black Pumas. Ryan chastises shitty concert promoters. Ryan discusses the Keeled Scales and Polyvinyl Records partnership. Ryan dreams about wanting to start Sub Pop South.  Ryan also talks about the music industry infrastructure that exists in Austin. Ryan talks about Sony Music Entertainment disregarding unrecouped balances from heritage Artists. Of course Ryan gives you his Strain of the Week. Ryan implores you to Stop The Asian Hate. The theme song from this episode features elements from the song "It's Alive" by Velcrowolf. Music between segments features elements from "Wave at Your Grave" by Velcrowolf. Full tracks "Your Turn to Cry" from Miller Campbell, "Justice League" by Pat G are featured in this episode. All music is used with permission. Follow everyone featured in this episode on IG @SoundAndStrain @MillerCampbellMusic @IAmPat_G @TheLoyaltyFirm This episode was produced and edited by Ryan Cano. 

In this episode, Ryan talks about Bandcamp Day. Ryan also gives you FREE GAME and lets you know how to get people to buy your music. Ryan hates ASMR but good on you if you love it. Ryan started a new contract job. Ryan talks about repetitive motion pain. Ryan keeps the main thing his main thing. Ryan talks about seeing where things will go, seeing where it takes you. Ryan talks about how working the door at a club lead to him becoming the Music Director at a festival. Strain of the Week is Moby Dick. The theme song from this episode features elements from the Velcrowolf song "It's Alive". Full tracks "Don't" from Swallow the Rat and "Speak, Memory" from Clone are featured in this episode. All music is used with permission. Follow everyone featured in this episode on FB @soundandstrain @swallowtherat @clonebknyc @theloyaltyfirm This episode was Produced & Edited by Ryan Cano. 

In this episode, Ryan goes off! Did you hear Texas had the coldest weather on record and over 40% of the state was without electricity? Ryan is not happy about the experience. Ryan talks about the lack of leadership & governance in the Texas politicians.  They should all resign. Ryan shares a story of a successful consult. Ryan also talks about The Weeknd's Super Bowl Halftime performance and his washed friends & acquaintances reactions. Guess what? You're washed....Get over it!! Ryan talks about his love of music across genres of sound. Ryan talks about his POV when booking concerts. Strain of the Week is Cement Shoes. The theme song from this episode features elements from the Velcrowolf song "It's Alive". Full tracks "FUTURESOON (feat. Black Davincii)" from Brainwavve and "El Beso" from Como Las Movies are featured this episode. All music is used with permission. Follow everyone featured this episode on IG @SoundAndStrain @TheLoyaltyFirm @Velcrowolf @brainwavve @comolasmovies. This episode was Produced & Edited by Ryan Cano. 

In this episode, Ryan talks about migraines. Ryan also talks about Super Bowl weekend. Ryan makes makes his predictions on the winner. Ryan also talks about Super Bowl Halftime performances. This year The Weeknd performs. Ryan talks about Best Halftime Performances. Ryan talks about Purple Rain in the rain. Ryan talks about recent music catalog acquisitions and the reasons Artist choose to sell. Ryan also talks about why Wall Street is looking at music catalogs to purchase. Ryan lets Artists know to hold onto their rights as long as they can. Strain of the Week is Strawberry Lemonade. The theme song from this episode takes elements from the Velcrowolf song “It’s Alive”. Full tracks “Time Traveler” and “Rolita Bonita” from Satalights are featured this episode. Follow everyone featured in this episode @SoundAndStrain @Satalights @Velcrowolf @TheLoyaltyFirm. This episode was Produced & Edited by Ryan Cano.