Make or Break: The Linda Perry Project
Season 1
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.
7 Episodes
- The Journey Begins
E1The Journey BeginsOn 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. - Finding the Weakest Link
E2Finding the Weakest Link 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. - Busking, Romance, and Fresh Blood
E3Busking, Romance, and Fresh Blood 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. - If You Can't Take The Heat Get Off The Stage
E4If You Can't Take The Heat Get Off The Stage 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. - Courtney Love's Fallout
E5Courtney Love's Fallout 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. - Breaking Bands
E6Breaking Bands 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. - "Beautiful" Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
E7"Beautiful" Is In The Eye Of The Beholder 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.