Music Industry 360

In this episode of Music Industry 360, Randall Foster and John Mlynczak discuss NAMM's mission to support the global music products industry through advocacy, education, and events like the NAMM Show. They highlight NAMM's role in fostering industry connections, adapting post-COVID, and leveraging technology such as AI to enhance music production. John shares insights about his career, NAMM's advo...

In this episode of the Music Industry 360 podcast, Jorge Brea from Symphonic discusses the pressing issue of streaming fraud in the music industry. He explains what streaming fraud is, how it affects artists and the industry as a whole, and the measures being taken by digital service providers (DSPs) and Symphonic to combat this issue. The conversation also covers best practices for artists to avo...

Discover why physical distribution is making a comeback in the music industry, from vinyl to cassettes, and how indie artists can capitalize on these trends. In this episode we'll hear from Jocelynn Pryor of AMPED Distribution to learn key strategies for marketing, catalog management, and balancing physical sales with streaming and touring for long-term success. Connect with Jocelynn to learn more...

In this episode of the Music Industry 360 podcast, Sarah Janiszewski, Director of Industry Relations at Tidal, discusses her background in the music industry and her role at Tidal. She emphasizes the importance of building a strong fan base and cultivating super fans. Sarah also highlights the challenges of cutting through the clutter in the music industry and offers advice on how artists can stan...

Do you know why having a lawyer on your music team is a game-changer? We chatted with Brianna Schwartz and Alexis Schreiber, Partners at Schwartz & Schreiber law firm to reveal the crucial role of legal counsel in the music industry. From essential agreements like producer contracts and split sheets to navigating industry standards and leveraging cutting-edge tech, discover how attorneys can u...

In this episode of the Music Industry 360 podcast, Jessica and Taylor from The Color Agent discuss promoting LGBTQIA representation in the music industry. They highlight their journey, challenges, and future plans, emphasizing authenticity and fair compensation for LGBTQ artists. They also talk about their platform, TCA2, which provides a safe space for industry professionals and artists to collab...

In this episode of the Music Industry 360 podcast, Ariane Paris, a life and career coach and founder of Olympia Coaching, discusses the importance of mindset in the music industry. She emphasizes that mindset is at the root of everything and influences our actions and results. Ariane also talks about the transition and career changes that music executives often go through and the entrepreneurial j...

In this episode of Music Industry 360, Randall Foster interviews Paulina Vo and Drew De Leon, co-founders of The Digilogue, a global music and tech ecosystem that focuses on community, music careers, artist discovery, and education with a diverse and inclusive community of over 77,000 members. The Digilogue offers free membership and hosts events, job boards, artist showcases, and educational prog...

In this episode of Music Industry 360, Randall Foster interviews Vanessa Schiano, the Manager of Video Distribution and Encoding at Symphonic. They discuss the role of music videos in the digital age and the importance of utilizing platforms like Vevo for video distribution. Vanessa explains the different types of music videos, including lyric videos and visualizers, and provides tips for creating...

In this episode of Music Industry 360, we sit down with Jay Gilbert, music industry consultant, co-founder and digital strategist at Label Logic with decades of experience as an executive at Universal Music, Sony Music and Warner Music Groups. Through his years in the industry, he has created and executed unique online marketing plans for Nirvana, The Police, KISS, Motley Crue, Bob Marley and so m...

What healthcare resources are available for musicians? We sit down with Tatum Allsep, Founder/CEO of Music Health Alliance, a non-profit organization that removes barriers and bring accessible healthcare to all. Learn more at https://symphonicdistribution.com  Learn more about the Music Health Alliance: www.musichealthalliance.com

In this episode of Music Industry 360, we sit down with Linda Bloss-Baum, Assistant Program Director and Full Time Faculty in the Business and Entertainment Program at American University, to chat about policy implications on the music industry, royalty collections with SoundExchange, the future of the industry for students, and so much more. Before joining SoundExchange, Bloss-Baum ran the Warner...

In this episode of Music Industry 360, we sit down with Senior Vice President Relationship Manager at Studio Bank, Kari Barnhart, to discuss why music banking is important, the difference between a music bank vs a regular bank, management and so much more. Kari Barnhart has served the Nashville Music Community in various banking roles since 2010. Kari works with clients in all areas and genres of...

In this episode of Music Industry 360 we talk with Ari Herstand, the author of How To Make It In The Music Industry. Ari Herstand is the CEO and founder of the music business education company Ari’s Take and its online school Ari’s Take Academy as well as the host of the Webby Award winning New Music Business podcast. He is also the author of the book How To Make It in the New Music Business which...

In this episode of Music Industry 360, we sit down with the Executive Director of Backline, a non-profit that provides free mental health and wellness resources to music industry professionals and their families, Hilary Gleason. She co-founded Backline in October 2019, after spearheading a series of conversations across the music industry that illuminated the critical need for increased access to...

In this episode of Music Industry 360, we sit down for an inspiring conversation with Tom DeGeorge, a local Tampa legend and owner of the must-play room, Crowbar. Tom is also a passionate advocate for independent venues and artists, and as the guardian of NIVA's efforts in the Southeastern U.S., he's been working tirelessly to support over 100 venues in six states as they recover from the pandemic...

In this episode of the Music Industry 360 Podcast, we discuss the topic of gender equality in the music industry with Keychange US. Keychange US is a movement that aims to promote equal representation and opportunities for women in music. Our guest, Andréa DaSilva, shares her insights and experiences on the challenges faced by women in the industry and how Keychange US is working towards creating...

Streaming has been a catalyst for the growth of the Brazilian music industry in the last couple of years, especially considering that three out of four Brazilian people currently have access to the internet, and many of them use this type of services. Listen from Ian Bueno, our GM & Brazil A&R, on best practices for the region.

Artist Manager and Tech Investor/Advisor, Scott Welch on his career in music. Starting as a musician and road manager, moving into Management and managing the careers of Paula Abdul, Steve Perry, discovering Alanis Morissete, and ultimately being a ground-floor investor and advisor to major startup successes like Stubhub, Soundstripe, and Single. We discuss the ins and outs of a diverse industry c...

Influencer Marketing with Johnny Cloherty, founder and CEO of Songfluencer.  Meet Johnny, who made his way through the industry from Agency, to Management, Marketing, and ultimately founding the premier social influencer marketing company in the industry.   Learn the importance of social marketing and what it means for independent and major label artists.

Executive Profile of Portia Sabin, President of the Music Business Association and former President of independent music powerhouse, Kill Rockstars.  Profiling Portia's growth in the business from Punk rock musician, to label head, and ultimately her role as an industry leader with the Music Business Association.

Demystifying sync licensing with Jon Mizrachi of Bodega sync.   We discuss the ins and outs of sync licensing, tips and tricks that will ultimately lead to more success the film and TV space for the independent artist.

Learn all about the in's and out's of music and release planning during the holiday season. Find out all the facts from professionals at Symphonic and Play Network.

Running a music business requires certain monthly expenses that you can claim to reduce your tax liability. Symphonic's CEO Jorge Brea sits down with CPA Patrick Murtha to give you some tips to guide you through filing your tax return.

Looking to create a video for your next release? Join this live Q&A with Andrew Faraone & Alex Branson from Rotor Videos as they answer all your burning questions.