About | Behind The Music Biz

About the Show

“Behind The Music Biz” is a Raised Rowdy (@raisedrowdy) podcast hosted by Peyton Heben (@peytonheben). “Behind The Music Biz” is an enlightening and inspiring educational music business podcast that delves into the intricate world of the music industry. This podcast is designed to educate, inspire, and empower artists, music entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts alike. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry professionals, successful artists, and music business experts, providing insights into the experiences, latest trends, strategies, and challenges in the music business. Topics range from tour management, music marketing, copyright laws, artist management, music production, A&R, and more. Whether you're wanting to be in the music business, an aspiring artist, a seasoned professional, or simply a music lover wanting to better understand the business side of music, "Behind The Music Biz" offers valuable lessons and insights to help you navigate and succeed in the ever-evolving music industry.

Meet our Hosts

Peyton Heben

Peyton Heben is a 23-year-old residing in Nashville, TN originally from Fort Myers, Florida. He attended Florida Gulf Coast University, where he studied Entrepreneurship. Peyton officially began his music industry journey when he was 19 years old. He is the owner of Twenty-Two Entertainment, an independent artist management company in Nashville. As of August 2023, Peyton also acts as an A&R scout for River House Artists.

Matt Burrill

A proud 'Yankee,' Matt Burrill hails from the great state of New York where he worked as a radio DJ. Matt has lived in Nashville since the fall of 2018. Since moving to town, Burrill has worked numerous jobs including Security, Merch Selling and Tour Manager. Matt Burrill is also the Co-Owner of Raised Rowdy and host of Outside The Round, a weekly podcast and bi-weekly live music event in Nashville.

Nick Tressler

Born close to the West Virginia line in Pennsylvania and raised on Pittsburgh sports and music, Nicky T has been a life long music fan. Growing up in a house with a Country music loving father, R&B and soul loving Mother and 3 brothers whose love for Rock music and Pop lead to his vast love for all things music. After college his heart firmly attached to Country music and the lifestyle built around that. Partying? sure, but it's more than that. It's a community like no other with smiles ear to ear at every show. Now located in music city in Nashville Tennessee, Nick eats, breaths, sleeps and DRINKS country music.

Kurt Ozan

Kurt Ozan is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist who graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2009 with a degree in guitar performance. He is currently completing his Master’s of guitar performance at Belmont University. Since moving to Nashville he has been in high demand as a studio musician as well as touring with acts such as Luke Combs, Michael Ray, and Jana Kramer. He is also a published photographer and his images can be seen in magazines, album covers, and advertisements.