Lawrence: the kick-ass eight-piece family band reshaping the music business

Switched on Pop

Vox Media Podcast Network

Music Interviews, Music History, Music, Music Commentary

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2024

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

In today’s volatile music industry, many artists struggle to navigate the pitfalls of touring, the whims of social media, and the inequity of exploitative contracts. But Lawrence, an eight-piece band led by siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, provide a beacon of hope. Combining exceptional talent, savvy business acumen, and a familial bond, they've forged an uncanny path as a band. From testifying before Congress to tackle industry monopolies, to managing their tour logistics and branding, Lawrence seamlessly blends the artistry of music with the realities of a family-run enterprise. Their perseverance and authenticity shine through their newest album, aptly named "Family Business.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:53.0	There's so much conversation about the hellish state of the music business.
0:56.0	Artists are being exploited by concert promoters.
0:59.0	Social media is deluding music.
1:01.0	It's impossible to make it as a touring band, but for all the impossibilities,
1:06.0	there are also beacons of hope. One of them is the band of Lawrence. Lawrence is an eight-piece band made up of some remarkable.
1:19.2	Lawrence is an eight-piece band made up of some remarkable talents. They're led by brother and sister
1:25.2	duo Clyde and Gracie Lawrence. Clyde was the youngest person to ever join the
1:30.0	Songwriters Guild of America at age six when he scored a Hollywood film.
1:34.9	Gracie dropped out of college to join the family band as a lead vocal powerhouse
1:40.1	and she's also soon to star in the Max Show Sex Lives of College Girls.
1:45.2	But Lawrence are no strangers to the challenges of the music business.
1:48.8	They've literally testified to Congress about how it needs to change.
1:53.0	Yet they've worked hard to cultivate a real community in person and on the internet
1:57.6	that over 10 years has taken them from touring small college venues
2:02.0	to recently playing MetLife Stadium in New York City.
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