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For most bands overnight success is a dream come true, but what glitters is not always gold. Soundcheck looks into the good, the bad and the ugly side of instant fame. Zach Condon, frontman of the indie sensation Beirut is joined by a veteran of the record industry, Lyle Hysen, to discuss. Lyle Hysen, runs the licensing division of Bankrobber Music, a licensing group that pitches songs to film, television and advertisement companies. He previously worked at Matador Records for 10 years.