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Americana CuriousInterviews from Americana Artist Inspiring the World Author: Ben Fanning & Zach Schultz
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The Band of Heathens Went Platinum While Staying Independent (How They Did It)
Episode 64
Monday, 26 January, 2026
20 YEARS. 0 LABELS. 1 PLATINUM RECORD.💿🔥 Most bands don’t make it past year five.They call it the “Valley of Death” because 95% of indie artists don’t make it out alive.But The Band of Heathens just crossed 20 years, went Platinum, and they never signed the lease to a major label.How did they do it?1️⃣ Surviving the Crossroads: At year six, the band almost folded. They had to ask: “Is the soul of the band intact enough to keep going?”. They chose the music over the exit ramp.2️⃣ The "Lifer" Mentality: Success wasn't a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow—it was the ability to make one record, tour it, and pay for the next one.3️⃣ Organic Growth: Their platinum hit didn't come from a million-dollar marketing budget. It took 14 years of organic, slow-burn growth where the music took on a life of its own in bars and cover sets across the world.They aren’t chasing fame. They’re chasing the TRUTH!🎧 Listen to the full story of how Ed and Gordy built their own ecosystem and why they’re still “high on their own supply.”
