Make or Break: The Linda Perry Project
Linda is looking for that artist or band that will bring success to her label, and amazing music to the masses. The stakes couldn't be higher for Linda as she's putting her own reputation and money on the line, in hopes of transforming them into a star.
- 2014-2014
- 1 season
- Viacom
- Music, Reality
Linda is looking for that artist or band that will bring success to her label, and amazing music to the masses. The stakes couldn't be higher for Linda as she's putting her own reputation and money on the line, in hopes of transforming them into a star.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
The Journey Begins
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 42 mins
On the Season Premiere of Make or Break: The Linda Perry Project, amazing musicians arrive in Los Angeles from across the country to vie for a spot on Linda's record label. After meeting Linda and settling in at a Hollywood mansion, three of the artists; Gabe, Anjuli, and Noah, have solo sessions in Linda's hallowed studio, where they experience Linda's fast paced, dramatic, and no nonsense approach to writing and producing hit songs.
Episode 2
Finding the Weakest Link
Wed, Jul 23, 2014 42 mins
Linda has sessions with the remaining musicians; Hunter Valentine, Van Jess, and Mackenzie. It's Aimee's birthday so Kiyomi and Laura of Hunter Valentine throw a party and hire a stripper in an attempt to put the band's power struggles behind them, but it becomes clear that Aimee's discord with the band goes even deeper than anyone expected.
Episode 3
Busking, Romance, and Fresh Blood
Wed, Jul 30, 2014 42 mins
The musicians have their first exercise outside of Linda's studio, busking for spare change on the streets of Hollywood. Linda quickly discovers which of the artists have the talent and charisma to stop strangers on the street and make them pay to listen to their music.
Episode 4
If You Can't Take the Heat Get Off the Stage
Wed, Aug 6, 2014 42 mins
Linda gathers the artists at a unique rehearsal space in downtown L.A. to give them a test in spontaneity and improvisation. They are each assigned three random chords and given just 15 minutes to write and rehearse a song using only those three chords. Then, the artists play that song for a live audience. The pressure pushes everyone past their limits, exposing weaknesses in one band, and proving that one artist in particular is in over her head and must be sent home.
Episode 5
Courtney Love's Fallout
Wed, Aug 13, 2014 42 mins
Anjuli has an intense studio session with Linda that ends abruptly over "creative differences. Later, Linda enlists help from her friend Courtney Love to mentor and critique the artists, but the performances fall flat and Linda is forced to administer tough love to several artists.
Episode 6
Breaking Bands
Wed, Aug 20, 2014 42 mins
The fallout from Hunter Valentine continues, and Aimee ultimately quits the band. Linda has one final impromptu session with Aimee to say goodbye, but when she opens up and has an emotional breakthrough with her music, Linda suggests that Aimee stay on as a solo artists, which throws Kiyomi and Laura into a tailspin.
Episode 7
Beautiful Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Wed, Aug 27, 2014 42 mins
With only a few days left before Linda will choose one of the artists for her record label, she decides to have them cover her Grammy winning song "Beautiful", made famous by Christina Aguilera's chart topping performance. They only have a few hours to develop their own unique take on the song, but there's a twist; they will be recording their performances live to vinyl, and Linda will hear their renditions on a record player in her studio for the first time.
Episode 8
Final Performances and One Big Decision
Wed, Sep 3, 2014 43 mins
For the grand finale, Linda asks the artists to choose one song they've created during their time with her that best represents what they've learned and how their music has changed. The artists have one day to rehearse their songs with Linda, and that evening they must perform the song for a live audience.
