Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast

NEWSCanadian study shows how the digital streaming dollar is splitWinter NAMM 2022 is postponed to JuneGUESTSongwriter / Producer Kris BradleyFind out more at producerlikeaboss.com and boomfoxproductions.comMy guest this week is Kris Bradley, who’s a songwriter/producer with credits including Sony BMG, Warner Chappell, Rolling Stone, Fox, Lincoln, and Miramax. She heads Boomfox Productions, produc...

Inside The M&B Remote Audio TruckNEWSAmazon is getting into live programmingHow loudspeaker DSP has changed the audio worldGUEST3 time Grammy-winning engineer Mark LinettFind out more about Mark and the Horizon remote audio truck at MandBaudio.comMark previously appeared on Podcast #135My guest this week is 3 time Grammy-winning engineer Mark Linett. Mark and his partner Bob Wartinbee have ope...

NEWSTikTok is testing increased video lengths to compete with YouTubeUsing MID from your browser with Web MIDIGUESTSChris Bragg and Travis Michaud from trailer music company Ghostwriter MusicGhostwriter is the go-to source for trailers for feature films, as well as television programming. The company’s clients include Marvel, Disney, Sony, Paramount, 20th Century Studios, LEGO, Warner Bros., Unive...

NEWSMore people are streaming music than you might have thoughtThe legendary synth developer Tom Oberheim gets his worldwide trademark back and will start making synths againGUESTRock and Roll Hall Of Fame Drummer Matt SorumRock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer Matt Sorum held the drum chair for Guns N’ Roses for 7 years, as well as stints with The Cult and Velvet Revolver. Matt’s reputation as a mus...

NEWSThe most influential artists and how much they make from streamingThe latest "Stolen Feel" lawsuit that could turn music on its headGUESTSFounder/CEO Nicholas Laroche and lead designer Yohan Antoine-Édouard from BeatConnectMy guests this week are founder and CEO Nick Laroche and lead designer Yohan Antoine-Édouard from the online collaboration platform BeatConnect. BeatConnect offers...

NEWSBig stars that have huge fake Instagram and Twitter followingsWill the big change at Sweetwater affect the way they do business? GUESTMerlin CEO Jeremy SirotaMy guest this week is the CEO of Merlin, Jeremy Sirota. Merlin is a digital rights partner for independent labels and distributors all over the world. It’s powerful enough that some now refer to it as the 4rth major label. Jeremy previous...

NEWSMore than 13,000 make $50k or more on Spotify, but that's not the bad newsAnswering questions about master mix levels for masteringGUESTSome good stories from 18 time Grammy winning engineer Benny Faccone18 time Grammy-winning engineer Benny Faccone started working at the famous A&M Studios back in 1980 where he worked on records by Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty and the H...

NEWSHow TikTok influences streaming numbersThe scientific reason behind why people love drummingGUESTEngineer and tech writer Barry RudolphBarry Rudolph has probably done more magazine gear reviews that anyone on the planet by a factor of 10. As an engineer, Barry’s worked on 15 gold or platinum records by artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hall and Oats, Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger and many more. Barry ha...

NEWSThe latest streaming numbers tells us a lot about the current music businessA new simple and cheap sound isolation tool may make a big difference in all kinds of constructionGUESTKeyboardist, composer and producer Jeff LorberGrammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record producer Jeff Lorber has released more than 25 albums during his career and he’s considered one of the pioneers of...

NEWSA look at the best-selling streaming songwriters shows some interesting and unseen trendsThe Rhodes electric piano may be back in production soonGUESTSPresident and founder Paul Hubert, COO Jim Rondinelli, and chief scientist JJ Johnston from the 3D mixing platform Immersion NetworksGuests this week include President and founder Paul Hubert, COO Jim Rondinelli, and chief scientist JJ Johnston...

NEWSYou can easily buy Instagram followers but is it wise? Single chord progression songs have been around longer than rap, hip hop and EDMGUESTMusician, composer, sound engineer, sound designer and producer Jurij Gianluca RicottiMusician, composer, sound engineer, sound designer and producer Jurij Gianluca Ricotti has worked with a wide range of artists that include Brittney Spears, Rita Ora, Cas...

NEWSTours are having a tough time finding road crews that are vaccinatedManufacturers like Avid are having great years despite the pandemicGUESTSinger, songwriter, politician, environmentalist and community activist John HallSinger, songwriter, politician, environmentalist and community activist John Hall is one of the founders of the group Orleans and a co-writer of their two huge hits that you s...

NEWSThe creator economy has created a lot of competitionThe reason why songs are getting simplerGUESTKeyboardist, conductor, composer and arranger Bob LunaKeyboardist, conductor, composer and arranger Bob Luna has worked with everyone from Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Dionne Warwick, Alanis Morissette, Reba McEntire and many more. Bob has also created music for film, television, commercials and vid...

NEWSHit records have a shorter and shorter shelf lifeThe problems with mixing on headphones and possible solutionsGUESTMixer Nacho Molino5 time Grammy winning mixer Nacho Molino has worked with Ruben Blades, Carlos Vives, CJ Ramone, Gente d Zona, Joan Manuel Serrat and many more. Even though he comes from a rock background, Nacho has been awarded Latin Grammy’s for Best Salsa Album and Album of th...

NEWSYouTube payed a massive amount of royalty's to the music industry over the last 12 monthsIs microtime audio the next audio horizon? GUESTProducer / engineer / educator Mark RubelMark Rubel has produced thousands of recordings from his Pogo Studio for clients like Alison Krauss, Rascal Flatts, Fall Out Boy, Ludacris, Adrian Belew, Luther Allison, and many more. Mark also works as a consult...

NEWSThe latest trends in film scores is good news for indie artistsEnvironmental issues and guitar tonewoodsGUESTMusic PR maven Ariel HyattMusic PR maven Ariel Hyatt's CyberPR agency just celebrated 25 years in business. Ariel and her company specialize in digital media campaigns for the music industry. She has spoken in 12 countries to over 100,000 creative entrepreneurs and is the author of...

NEWSGerman copyright is changing and artists hate that TikTok won't be payingPro Sound News and Mix Magazine are mergingGUESTProduction manager for Boston House of Blues and the Xfinity Center Tim McKennaMy guest this week again is Tim McKenna, who started his career as a stagehand/lighting tech at the legendary Paradise Rock Club in 1980 and now oversees production at the Boston House of Blu...

NEWSTikTok blowing up with Gen-ZWhat makes music so universal? GUESTProducer/engineer/photographer Terry Manning - Part 2My guest on the podcast this week is part 2 with the legendary Terry Manning, who’s had successful careers as a record producer, audio engineer, photographer, composer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist. Over his career, Terry has worked on some huge hi...

NEWSTrends in the hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chartThe best song tempo to study toGUESTProducer/engineer/photographer Terry Manning - Part 1Terry Manning has had successful careers as a photographer, composer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, audio engineer, and visual artist. Over his career, Terry has worked with Led Zeppelin, ZZ Top, Otis Redding, Joe Walsh, Shania T...

NEWSThe new trend of making different versions of the same songFocurite Group acquires legendary synth manufacture Sequential CircuitsGUESTComposer and music licensing expert Michael ElsnerMaster Music LicensingMichael Elsner started playing sessions for a multitude of television, album and film projects, which eventually led to his own music appearing on TV and film as well. As a songwriter and c...

NEWSThe music industry is drowning in data and it's getting worseThe 10 most expensive albums ever madeGUESTProducer/engineer and mixer Brian MaloufCheck out the Djooky Music AwardsBrian Malouf is a multi-platinum American producer, engineer, and mixer who has worked with Michael Jackson, Queen, Madonna, Pearl Jam, Stevie Wonder and other world-known artists. Also serving as an executive at s...

NEWSStreaming music recommendations may be poor depending on the music genreThe world's quietest room is not where you expect itGUESTMusic producer Richard "Younglord" FriersonMy guest this week is Richard “Younglord” Frierson, who’s a Grammy-nominated hip hop and R&B producer and a founder of Truth Licensing, a major provider of music for films, TV shows and commercials. Rich s...

NEWSThe latest trends in social media according to Pew ResearchShure recommendations for cleaning microphonesGUESTMeddling CEO Travis RosenblattTravis Rosenblatt used his experience in A&R for Warner Bros and 300 Entertainment to create Medding, a subscription-based service which offers real time data on global music markets, as well as track capabilities, analytics and communications tools. M...

NEWSIs reduced royalty rates for playlist placements actually payola? New technologies for super-large hard drive capacityGUESTGuitarist Jennifer BattenGuitar Cloud SymposiumJennifer Batten played lead and rhythm guitar on Michael Jackson’s Bad, Dangerous and HIStory world tours. She’s also appeared on 2 Jeff Beck albums and was a member of his touring band for 3 years. Jennifer continues to give...

NEWSThe latest on streaming royalty rates from various servicesA look at why bands are disappearingGUESTMastering engineer Scott HullScott Hull started his illustrious career in mastering at New York’s famed Master Disk studios. Rising from an assistant to chief engineer, Scott then took a series of jobs at some of New York’s other excellent mastering facilities including Classic Sound and the Hit...