🎙️ Dylan Lloyd on Publishing Deals, Syncs, and the Unsustainable State of the Music Industry | The IWXO Show (Season 2)

In this packed episode of The I’m With Love Show, Nathan Darmody sits down once again with platinum-level songwriter and artist Dylan Lloyd for a raw, master-class-style conversation on the business behind songwriting and publishing.

Dylan shares his journey from signing his first publishing deal with Radar Music/BMG to navigating today’s music landscape as an independent artist landing major syncs with Netflix and film placements. Together, they dive deep into the realities of publishing contracts, sync licensing, ownership, and why so many talented songwriters are choosing independence over traditional deals.

You’ll learn:

• What a publishing deal really is (co-pub vs admin vs collection)

• How to protect your writer’s share and master rights

• Why many companies have become risk-averse and disconnected from real talent

• The mindset and networking approach that keeps Dylan landing syncs without a deal

• How technology is empowering artists to thrive creatively and financially on their own terms

It’s a brutally honest look at the modern music industry — with lessons every songwriter, producer, and artist needs to hear.

💡 “Follow your creative gut. If it gives you goosebumps, that’s God leading you somewhere.” – Dylan Lloyd

🎧 Listen now and tap into real-world insight from two artists redefining what it means to build a sustainable, independent music career.

👉 Learn more about Nathan’s artist mentorship and production services at imwithlove.com/services

In this episode, Nathan Darmody sits down with rising artist Dresito during a creative trip to Cartagena, Colombia , a city that shaped the heart of his upcoming EP En Cartagena. Together, they dive deep into the power of collaboration, faith, and culture, reflecting on how studio setbacks turned into divine redirections, how love and language influence sound, and why “mixed signals” often spark the best songs.

From rooftop conversations to late-night studio sessions, Dresito opens up about his Latin roots, his evolving bilingual sound, and the team behind the magic, producers, writers, and friends from all over the world. It’s a raw, honest look at the creative process and young love through the lens of a new generation of global musicians.

🌀 The IWXO Show is a podcast for music entrepreneurs, musicians, and agents , exploring creativity, purpose, and the stories behind the songs.

Episode Title: Fox Haynes: From Sweet Spine to Synth Horizons

Description:

Fox Haynes, former frontman of Sweet Spine, joins us to talk about his transition into solo work and the release of his latest track “Mattress.” The song opens with an indie rock feel reminiscent of Atlas Genius before shifting into a more synth heavy direction, layered, dynamic, and subtly experimental with nods to LANY. It’s a fresh take that taps into the energy of late 2000s nostalgia through a modern lens.

We also talk touring with Sawyer Hill, long drives through winter roads, and the quiet in between moments like 3am bus rides and making the most of limited gear. Whether it’s recording vocals through a webcam mic or finding creative workarounds, Fox shares how constraints can become part of the process, not a setback.

A conversation about change, process, and pushing forward with whatever tools you’ve got.