Ep. 53: Stevie Hopkins (Founder SCP & Mayor of Dropolis)

Ep. 53: Stevie Hopkins (Founder SCP & Mayor of Dropolis)

Author: Music Buzzz Podcast November 11, 2022 Duration: 1:03:33
ABOUT STEVIE HOPKINS: Disruptive CEO + web3 builder who loves life & eats a lot of sushi. Founder of merch company SCP, & also Mayor of Dropolis. Evangelist of all things culture, creativity, music and more, Stevie parlayed his experience developing a disability advocacy brand into SCP Merchandising, the largest independent merchandising company in the entertainment industry. He has helped build the brands of some of the biggest names including Billie Eilish, Mitski, Carly Rae Jepson, Louis the Child, Freddie Gibbs, and more. Now, he's bringing both his unbridled enthusiasm for what's next and the best of his expertise as a recognized master of merch to the web3 realm. Dropolis is-quite literally-the city of Stevie's dreams. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the music business including industry veterans representing the segments of: Musician, Design & Live ABOUT THE HOSTS: All three Music Buzzz Podcast hosts (Dane Clark, Hugh Syme and Andy Wilson) have spent their careers working with the biggest names in entertainment and have been, and still are, a fly on the wall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a whole world of stories that happen just offstage, in the studio control room, or on the tour bus, and that’s exactly where Music Buzzz Podcast-Music Interviews, Commentary & History lives. Hosts Dane Clark, Hugh Syme, and Andy Wilson have built their careers alongside iconic artists, giving them a unique, fly-on-the-wall perspective they bring to every conversation. This isn’t just another interview show; it’s a series of candid discussions that pull back the curtain on the music business itself. You’ll hear from the veterans-the musicians, designers, and live production experts-whose work shapes the sounds and spectacles we love, but whose names you might not know. Each episode blends personal history with sharp commentary, uncovering the realities of creativity and commerce. The result is a podcast that feels like eavesdropping on a great backstage conversation, full of unseen connections and untold anecdotes from decades inside the industry. Tune in for the kind of insights that only come from a lifetime spent in the room where it happens.
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