Build Your Own Band

On Episode 9 of Build Your Own Band, I sat down to chat with Jeff and Peter Van Helvoort of Teenage Kicks, Actor, The Glorious Sons, and so many more! Although they both have played in a long list of bands independently, together, brothers Jeff and Peter Van Helvoort are best known for playing in the band Teenage Kicks. On this episode, we chat about what it was like growing up playing music as brothers, the rise and fall of Teenage Kicks, and the importance of having a high standard for yourself and others when creating music.Check out Actor’s new single, Golden Youth, streaming everywhere! Follow Jeff and Peter on Instagram to stay updated on new music and shows.Subscribe to the show to be notified as soon as new episodes drop. Visit ⁠⁠vincesoliveri.com/subscribe⁠⁠ to keep up to date on all content, future episodes and beyond! Follow Build Your Own Band on:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/buildyourownband_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠

On Episode 8 of Build Your Own Band, I sat down to chat with Connor Johnstone and Nick Giammarco from Dealbreaker! Dealbreaker is an independent garage punk band from Welland, Ontario. Although they’ve only been together as a band since 2024, the guys in Dealbreaker have been lifelong friends. With over a decade of playing in several bands throughout their local scene, Dealbreaker hit the ground running with their Debut EP “Run it Again,” loaded with an established sound, a defined aesthetic, and unique marketing. On their brand new 2026 LP “New Sides”, Dealbreaker branches out of their DIY comfort zone to bring on Producer M.C Cunningham of The Dreaded Laramie, and me (Vince Soliveri, haha), engineering and mixing.Subscribe to the show to be notified as soon as new episodes drop. Visit ⁠⁠vincesoliveri.com/subscribe⁠⁠ to keep up to date on all content, future episodes and beyond! Follow Build Your Own Band on:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/buildyourownband_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠⁠

On Episode 7 of Build Your Own Band, I sat down to chat with Jake Thompson from Mile End! Mile End is a hardcore band from Brampton Ontario who’s signed to the Chicago-based label New Morality Zine. Mile End has toured extensively throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. Mile End has shared the stage with bands like Sunami, Comeback Kid, Cancer Bats and Single Mothers. On this episode, we chat about starting your first band, building a healthy scene and why playing tons of shows and meeting people is still an effective way to build your band.Subscribe to the show to be notified as soon as new episodes drop. Visit ⁠⁠vincesoliveri.com/subscribe⁠⁠ to keep up to date on all content, future episodes and beyond! Follow Build Your Own Band on:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/buildyourownband_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠

On Episode 6 of Build Your Own Band, I sat down to chat with music photographer and media director Steph Montani!Steph has worked with artists like Valley, Sully Borrows, Loviet and The Dirty Nil. She has also worked as the media director for major music festivals like Boots and Hearts, Misty City and All Your Friends Fest. In this episode, Steph shares her insight as to why visuals, artist aesthetics and social media content is a crucial part of growing an artist. You can check out Steph's work on her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bystephmSubscribe to the show to be notified as soon as new episodes drop. Visit ⁠⁠vincesoliveri.com/subscribe⁠⁠ to keep up to date on all content, future episodes and beyond! Follow Build Your Own Band on:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/buildyourownband_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠

On Episode 5 of Build Your Own Band, I sit down to chat with drummer, multi-instrumentalist and session musician Levi Kertesz! Levi is known for drumming in bands such as Chastity and Ellis, and he is currently on tour with Julia Wolf. Levi has played drums major festival stages, has embarked on countless international tours and has lately put a on of work as a studio drummer and recording engineer. On this episode we chat about touring, making records and the importance of session musicians in the modern music landscape. Subscribe to the show to be notified as soon as new episodes drop. Visit ⁠⁠vincesoliveri.com/subscribe⁠⁠ to keep up to date on all content, future episodes and beyond! Follow Build Your Own Band on:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/buildyourownband_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@vincesoliveri⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠

On Episode 4 of Build Your Own Band, I sit down to chat with Botfly from Halifax, Nova Scotia! Botfly has been touring as an independent band for over a decade. Their DIY ethic and passion for playing live music has led them to touring with bands like Comeback Kid, Cancer Bats and Single Mothers. Botfly are the textbook definition of road warriors. In the complex and corporate world of the modern music industry, Botfly sets out to prove that connective with people through live music is the ultimate way to grow your band and support your music scene.If you play in an independent band and are want to tour far and wide, this episode is an essential listen!Subscribe to the show to be notified as soon as new episodes drop. Visit ⁠⁠vincesoliveri.com/subscribe⁠⁠ to keep up to date on all content, future episodes and beyond! Follow Build Your Own Band on:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/buildyourownband_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@vincesoliveri⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠

On Episode 3 of Build Your Own Band, I sit down to chat with music marketer and founder of Auteur Reattach, Adam Bentley! Adam has been marketing music professionally for over 20 years. He has worked with countless major artists such as Silverstein, Arkells, Lights, The Dirty Nil, Kardinal Offishal, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and so many more. In this episode we talk about how to get your music in front of as many people as possible, figuring what works out best for your band, and ultimately gain new and passionate fans.If you play in an independent band and are unsure how to promote and market your new music, this episode is an essential listen!Download the Demo Template now at ⁠vincesoliveri.com/template⁠Subscribe to the show to be notified as soon as new episodes drop. Visit ⁠⁠⁠vincesoliveri.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date on all content, future episodes and beyond!Follow Build Your Own Band on:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/buildyourownband_podcast⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@vincesoliveriTikTok: ⁠tiktok.com/@vincesoliveri⁠

On Episode 2 of Build Your Own Band, I sit down to chat with producer, mixer and engineer Davis Maxwell! Davis has worked with a ton of bands including Mile End, Wayfarer and Last Wretch just to name a few. Alongside his work as a producer, Davis is an extremely talented songwriter and musician, playing in bands such as Albert Hoffman's World Peace Project and Weakness.Davis has over a decade of experience making records and in this episode, Davis shares his philosophies on how to best prepare for the studio, budget accordingly and efficiently execute your recording experience as an independent band. If you play in an independent band and are considering booking studio time, this episode is an essential listen!Download the Demo Template now at vincesoliveri.com/templateSubscribe to the show to be notified as soon as new episodes drop. Visit ⁠⁠vincesoliveri.com/subscribe⁠⁠ to keep up to date on all content, future episodes and beyond!Follow Build Your Own Band on:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/buildyourownband_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@vincesoliveri⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠

On the first full episode of Build Your Own Band, I sit down to talk with Luke Bentham of The Dirty Nil.The Dirty Nil has been going strong for the better part of the last 20 years. Starting as a couple kids jamming covers in their garage, to becoming an international touring act with 5 full length albums under their belt, The Dirty Nil has encountered it all when it comes to the music industry. Through many ups and downs, successes and challenges, starts and restarts, The Dirty Nil has solidified their spot in the modern rock and roll landscape, and is doing so on their own terms. In this episode Luke and I dive into all of this.Listen to The Dirty Nil's newest single "Fail in Time" off their upcoming record "The Lash", coming out on Dine Alone Records on July 25th, 2025. This album was produced and mixed by me (Vince Soliveri), so I can guarantee you, it is an unbelievable listen, front to back!Subscribe to the show to be notified as soon as new episodes drop. Visit ⁠vincesoliveri.com/subscribe⁠ to keep up to date on all content, future episodes and beyond!Follow Build Your Own Band on:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/buildyourownband_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@vincesoliveri⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠

Hello, and welcome to the Build Your Own Band (BYOB) Podcast! The podcast made for independent artists who want to grow their band in an organic, purposeful and self-determined manner.In this first introduction episode, host Vince Soliveri gives you the "who", "what" and "why" of Build Your Own Band. Don't have 20 minutes to listen? Here's the "CliffsNotes" version of it... Who: Vince Soliveri is a producer, mixer and engineer who has been making records for over a decade. He has worked with artists such as The Dirty Nil, The Drew Thomson Foundation, Terminator, The Redhill Valleys, Respire and many more. His work can be found on labels such as Dine Alone Records and Pure Noise Records. What: Build Your Own Band is a podcast that is meant to be a guide for independent bands on how to manage yourself, make smart decisions, spend your money wisely and ultimately be in charge of your band's path forward, and not just hope for a “big break” that may never happen.Why: Build Your Own Band believes that when artists make wise choices that benefit the growth of their band, it not only has a positive impact on themselves, but also the community surrounding them. And that positivity is reciprocated back to the artist over time.Subscribe to the show to be notified as soon as the first REAL episode drops, featuring frontman and guitarist of The Dirty Nil, Luke Bentham! Visit vincesoliveri.com/subscribe to keep up to date on all content, future episodes and beyond! Follow Build Your Own Band on:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/buildyourownband_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@vincesoliveri⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@vincesoliveri⁠⁠