About this podcast
The Headliner Mindset podcast explores what it truly takes to succeed as an artist in the EDM industry. Through interviews with some of the biggest DJs, artists and professionals in the game, we dig into not only the business strategies for success but also how to navigate the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of the artist journey. For more info, go to www.nikcherwink.com.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 106 episodes
- The Final Episode! · 1 h 7 minAfter 2.5 years and 106 episodes of the Headliner Podcast, we are officially complete! Thank you SO MUCH to all of the guests that took time out of their lives to share their…
- RAVE JESUS - The Rise of Christian EDM · 55 minIn this episode of the Headliner Mindset Podcast, Rave Jesus joins the show for an expansive, honest conversation about faith, creativity, and the deeper spiritual current…
- NIMDA: Tearout, Burnout & How To Survive The Madness · 47 minIn this episode of the Headliner Mindset Podcast, I sit down with one of my coaching clients NIMDA for a raw, honest conversation about the realities of building a career in…
- MODESTEP - 15 Years of Pushing Boundaries · 55 minIn this episode of the Headliner Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Modestep for an honest conversation about what it really takes to last in the music industry. We talk about the…
- SAN HOLO - The Delicate Dance of Art & Business · 59 minWhat happens when your passion becomes your paycheck? In this episode, San Holo and I unpack the real journey of turning your art into a business — and how to stay grounded when…
- BIG GIGANTIC - Grinding, Growth & Gratitude: The Strategy For Long Term Success · 52 minIn this episode, Big Gigantic’s Dominic Lalli shares how he went from broke jazz gigs in New York to headlining festivals around the world. We talk about building Big Gigantic…
- 100th EPISODE! - A Moment Of Gratitude, Honesty and Leveling Up · 14 min100 episodes. What a milestone! In this solo episode, I open up about the highs and lows of reaching this point with the Headliner Mindset Podcast. I share honestly about the…
- RIOT - Making The Jump From Support Act To Headliner · 56 minRIOT just dropped their new album The Machine on Slander and NGHTMRE’s label, Gud Vibrations, and are hitting the road for their first-ever national headlining tour. In this…
- FREDY LANE - The Tough Decision To Call It Quits · 1 h 0 minWhat happens when the dream you’ve been chasing no longer feels like yours? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Fredy Lane returns to the podcast to share why she’s…
- STELLER - Mental Health, Healing & Playing For A Purpose · 50 minSteller just wrapped her first headlining tour — and she’s doing things differently. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to build a career with intention, from…
- NOSTALGIX - Building A Universe With Consistency And Purpose · 49 minNostalgix is the definition of a multi-talented artist—producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and performer—and she’s here to share the REAL story behind her rise. We dive deep…
- DR. SUNNI LAMPASSO - DJ Mental Health: How to Stay Focused and Avoid Burnout · 59 minIn a music industry that never stops moving, how do you stay grounded, intentional, and actually enjoy the journey? This week I’m joined by Dr. Sunni, a licensed psychologist and…
- GEOFF SHAMES - Ad Strategy & Content Tips From Marketing Agency CEO · 60 minUse code "MINDSET" for free month of Event Sheet: https://eventsheet.com/ Geoff Shames has been in the game for over a decade, helping shape the marketing strategy behind some…
- PHASEONE – Building a Legacy in Bass Music · 53 minPhaseOne is a undeniable heavy-hitter in the bass music scene, fusing metal and dubstep to carve out a sound that’s as aggressive as it is intentional. In this episode, we talk…
- Behind The DAW w/ Nik Cherwink (Podcast Replay) · 1 h 35 minThis time, the mic's turned around. I recently joined my friend Wyatt on the DAW Nation podcast for a deep dive into the mindset, spirituality, and authenticity that fuel a…
- GRAHAME FARMER - How DJs Can Grow a Real Fanbase in 2025 · 48 minIf you’re a DJ or producer trying to build a real fanbase, this episode is essential listening. Grahame Farmer — founder of Data Transmission, YouTube educator, and creator of…
- NIKITA THE WICKED - The New Villain Of Dance Music · 49 minFrom dropping out of grad school to crushing festival stages — Nikita the Wicked is proving that the real win comes when you stop following the rules and start following your…
- WES MILLS - How To Follow The Feeling And Find Your Sound · 55 minWes Mills is living proof that with the right mindset, relentless work ethic, and pure love for the craft, anything is possible. From commuting late nights to ICON Collective to…
- PROPPA - The Secret To Getting DJ Support · 53 minProppa is a house music producer from Chicago whose recent remixes are lighting up DJ sets across the globe—from Dom Dolla to Cloonee to John Summit and many more. But this…
- UNSTUCK: The Mindset Masterclass for Artists Who Are Ready to Break Through · 41 minFeeling stuck in your music career—even though you're doing all the things? In this special episode, Nik shares the full recording of his recent live masterclass, UNSTUCK: The…
