Yes, Quit Your Day Job
Yes, Quit Your Day Job is a real-talk podcast for music industry creatives. Hosted by award-winning, multi-platinum producer Seven Dunbar, each episode dives deep into the challenges and breakthroughs of building a sustainable career in music. From artists and audio engineers to tour crew, booking agents, content creators, and label insiders—we spotlight the people who make the machine move. These are the unfiltered stories behind the grind—and the choices that changed everything
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2025
YQYDJ Ep. 11:Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM, Collaboration, Chaos & Creativity
In this engaging conversation, Sascha reflects on his journey in the music industry, discussing the origins of KMFDM, the evolution of industrial music, and the collaborative dynamics that have shape…
YQYDJ Ep 10. QA With Seven Dunbar
Summary
In this conversation, Seven Dunbar shares insights from his music career, focusing on the creative process of songwriting, the challenges of touring, and the importance of networking in the m…
YQYDJ Ep: 9 Basslines and Breakthroughs: Lindsay Manfredi on Music, Self-Worth, and heartbreak along the way
Summary
In this engaging conversation, Lindsay Manfredi shares her journey as a musician and author, discussing her experiences with the band Cold, the themes of her books, and her personal growth. S…
YQYDJ Ep:8 Lucia Cifarelli: Sound, Soul, and the Space Between
Summary
In this engaging conversation, Lucia Cifarelli, lead singer of KMFDM and solo artist, shares her experiences on tour, the creative process behind her latest album 'No God Here', and her evolu…
YQYDT Ep 7:From Musician to Entrepreneur: Jonathan Price's Journey
Summary
In this conversation, Jonathan Price shares his journey from a young musician to an entrepreneur in the music industry. He discusses the therapeutic nature of music, the importance of financi…
YQYDJ EP:6 Seven Dunbar interviews William Zimmerman, founder of Mooncoil Media
Summary
In this conversation, Seven Dunbar interviews William Zimmerman, founder of Mooncoil Media, a PR and branding company specializing in goth, post-punk, and industrial music. They discuss the o…
YQYDJ: Ep 5 Ready for Anything: The Road Life of Eric Bergen
In this episode, Eric Bergen shares his journey as a multi-instrumentalist and the importance of adaptability in the music industry. He discusses his early musical influences, the challenges of touri…
YQYDJ Ep 4: Suffer in Silence, Sing in Truth: Aaron Nordstrom on Loss, Identity, and the Long Road to Clarity
In this episode, Aaron Nordstrom shares his journey from being a touring guitarist to the frontman of Gemini Syndrome and his solo project, Mannequin Music. He discusses the importance of taking risk…
YQYDJ Ep 3 Creating Safe Spaces with Blake Attebury
Summary
In this episode, Sevan Dunbar interviews Blake Attebury, founder of Sinister Salon and frontman of System 6. They discuss the importance of building community through creativity, creating saf…
YQYDJ Ep 2. “Booking the Unbookable: Christina Graves on Rebuilding, Reputation, and Representing the Unconventional”
YQYDJ Ep. 1:From the Break Room to the Green Room: Building a Career Across Worlds
In this episode of 'Yes, Quit Your Day Job,' host Seven Dunbar speaks with Thomas Crawford, a musician and entrepreneur who shares his journey from local bands to national tours, navigating the compl…