Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast

NEWSMusic piracy is evolving, or so an industry association wants you to believeSony is de-emphasizing electronicsGUESTEngineer, producer and musician J.J. BlairMusician, engineer and producer J.J. Blair has a long list of engineering credits including Joe Bonamassa, Kelly Clarkson, Jeff Beck, the Black Eyed Peas, Keith Urban, Weezer, and many more. Heâs also produced and mixed the Grammy winning...

NEWSThe social media universe in 2020Guitars are selling better than ever during the pandemicGUESTSongwriter/educator Andrea StolpeAndrea Stolpe has written songs for Faith Hill, Julianne Hough, Daniel Lee Martin, Jimmy Wayne, and others. Sheâs also worked as a staff writer for EMI, Almo-Irving, and Universal Music Publishing. Andrea teaches songwriting at the University of Californiaâs Thornton S...

NEWSYou won't see too many mid-level foreign artists touring after a 50% visa price increaseGet ready for the immersive audio wars as Sony 360 Reality Audio is releasedGUESTProducer/mixer/engineer and plugin developer Dan KorneffProducer, mixer and engineer Dan Korneff has not only worked with prominent names like Breaking Benjamin, Paramore, Papa Roach, Lamb of God and My Chemical Romance, b...

NEWS 64% of UK musicians are considering leaving the music business Horn players at risk during the pandemicGUEST Royalty Exchange partner and music exec Anthony MartiniAnthony Martini got his start as a rap/metal vocalists before finding his way into other parts of the music business. During his management career, he worked with acts such as Lamb Of God, Fall Out Boy, Train and Sia before he disc...

NEWS2 unique plagiarism cases about copying yourself, and freedom to experimentWinter NAMM 2021 has been cancelled, but that might not be so badGUESTProducer/engineer/entrepreneur Sean GiovanniSean Giovanni is a producer, engineer and owner of The Record Shop Studio in Nashville. He has worked with clients in the studio ranging from Tim McGraw, Big and Rich, Zakk Wylde, The Wallflowers, Juicy J, a...

NEWSThe "Stairway To Heaven" plagiarism lawsuit is going to the Supreme CourtRickenbacker dumps Guitar Center and Musician's FriendGUESTAmplifyX founder Adam CowherdAdam Cowherd is the founder of AmplifyX, a company that bridges the financial gap between musicians and fans by letting supporters invest in artists like startups. When his work with Ernst & Young in the financial se...

NEWSBipartisan Congressional support for not paying artists for radio airplaySeveral new acoustic advances to be aware ofGUESTAmerica co-founder Dewey BunnellDewey Bunnell, is a founding member and half of the band with a lot of big hits that you probably know well - America. Deweyâs best known compositions include âHorse With No Name,â âVentura Highway,â âTin Manâ and âThe Border,â among many oth...

NEWSOfficial music videos coming to Facebook with the industry's blessingDPA gear is going to Mars on the latest RoverGUESTSinger/songwriter, mentor and entrepreneur Adam McInnisAdam McInnis is a singer/songwriter most known for his work on tv and film as well as for collaborating with the top DJâs of EDM. He has interests in 3 publishing companies, a recording studio in Austin, a skin care l...

NEWSGen-Z's taste in music is different and it's influencing other generationsThe 5 Mix Element RuleGUESTMusical theater composer/arranger and musical director David ODavid O's work as a composer is enhanced by his unique skills as a multi-faceted music-theatre artist, pianist, conductor, arranger, vocal coach, and sometimes actor. He has received numerous awards and accolades over...

NEWSThe UK Government passed an aid package for venues and cultural institutionsRed Bull has closed it's 11 studios around the worldGUESTAustrian Audio CEO Martin SeidlMartin Seidl spearheaded the drive to start Austrian Audio from the ashes of AKG after Harmon decided to close the company 3 years ago. In what might be an unprecedented move, Martin managed to keep the core of AKG together to...

NEWSNielsen's mid-year recorded music report has some interesting data pointsKorg and Roland get big fines in the UKGUESTSweetwater Sound's founder and CEO Chuck SurackChuck Surack supplemented his playing career as a sax and keyboard player with a makeshift recording studio in the back of a his Volkswagen bus. That mobile studio was the departure point for what was to become the largest...

NEWSStreaming service Deezer making movesMy top 10 DAWsGUESTTour manager Felicity HallFelicity Hall has been a tour manager for the last 10 years in a male dominated world. During that time sheâs worked with Snarky Puppy, Bokante, Delain, Public Service Broadcasting, and a whole lot more. Felicity has also been running an online series about managing life on the road on Crowdcast called Tour Manag...

GUEST: Lij ShawSign the petition at SaveHomeStudios.comIf you live in Nashville, send an email directly to the city council at balancenashville.orgImagine that it was illegal for you to record anyone except yourself in your home studio. Imagine that you werenât allowed to have students over to your house for lessons. Image that it was illegal to go to the home of the hairstylist down the street to...

NEWSYes, online concerts can pay off big-timeThe reasons why we don't miss the studios of oldGUESTStudio designer John BrandtJohn Brandt has owned studios and built custom audio equipment in both the UK and Nashville before delving deeper into the world of studio design. Johnâs company JHBrandt Acoustic Designs now provides design and consulting services to music studios, commercial video and...

NEWSThe Recording Academy has released a new rule book for the GrammysOrchestras try to make a comeback after COVIDGUESTProducer Kyle HunterFind out more at RhythmCouture.comKyle Hunter started producing music for artists, but soon learned about the world of sync licensing and custom music. He also co-founded RhythmCouture, which now counts Forever 21, Vans, Calvin Klein, The NY Times and many mor...

NEWSKids are watching TikTok almost as much as YouTubeTelefunken has opened a mic custom shopGibson sells iconic manufacturer Stanton to InMusicGUESTMixer and producer David Cole - find out more at themixguy.comDavid Cole started his career as a staff engineer at the famous Capitol Studios in Hollywood, learned the lost art of vinyl disk mastering there, and worked his way up to staff producer at...

NEWSWhy the charts and what people actually listen to don't always matchA look at the Recording Academy P&E Wing recommendations for reopening studios. GUESTCD Baby VP of Marketing Kevin BreunerMy guest on the podcast this week is Kevin Breuner, whoâs the SVP of Marketing for CD Baby, the host of their DIY Musician Podcast, and author of a host of helpful articles on the companyâs DIY Mus...

Stu Hamm is one of the worldâs premier bass players and clinicians. His unique and innovative two-handed tapping technique proves that even the bass can be a solo instrument in the hands of a virtuoso player. Stu has recorded and toured with a whoâs who of guitar heros, including Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Frank Gambale, Carl Verheyen and Michael Schenker. Heâs appeared on a slew of magazine covers,...

Zack O’Malley Greenburg is a senior editor of media & entertainment at Forbes and author of four excellent music oriented business books. His latest, A-List Angels, is how a band of actors, artists and athletes cashed in on the latest tech boom and changed the face of Silicon Valley. His previous books include 3 Kings, about Diddy, Dr. Dre and Jay-Z and hip-hop’s multibillion dollar rise, Mich...

Jack Forman is a senior vice-president at BiCoastal Productions, the New York City-based concerts and theatrical booking agency. Originally spearheading the agency’s coverage of the Western United States, Jack now oversees the core agency staff and global touring strategy. Jack provides an agent’s perspective of working with an artist, as well as recommendations for touring artists and bands durin...

Camille Barbone has done just about every behind-the-scenes job in the music business you can think of. From working as a label executive for Columbia and EMI, to managing Madonna, to owning the famous Longview Farm and Gotham Sound studios, to producing major concerts and tours and more, Camille has a wide range of experience that has served her well in every position. She has also provided marke...

My guest on this episode is Joe Renzetti, who started in the studio band of the Cameo Parkway label in Philadelphia playing on hits like “Let’s Twist Again,” “South Street,” Palisades Park,” and “Limbo Rock.” He then moved to New York where he worked as an arranger on huge hits like “Sunny” by Bobby Hebb and Barry Manilow’s breakout hit “Mandy.”After a move West, Joe immediately found success in H...

My guest today is Katie Zaccardi who’s a songwriter, artist, music industry professional, and certified yoga instructor. Through her work in both music and wellness along with her own experience with a generalized anxiety disorder, Katie discovered the urgent need for conversation surrounding mental health and self care within the music industry. Through her Out To Be Coaching platform, Katie supp...

Brett Porter is one of the lead engineers in the development of the MIDI 2.0 spec. Brett has a big background in electronic music, but he’s also developed software products for the pro audio, broadcast, and musical instrument industries as part of the Art+Logic development team. Musicians have been connecting electronic music gear together using MIDI since 1983, and but it hasn’t been updated sinc...

This week's guest is Kurt Dahl, who's not only a successful entertainment attorney but is a busy drummer as well. His band One Bad Son has toured North America with Def Leopard, Judas Priest and even opened for the Rolling Stones. While working as a musician, Kurt decided that he could help his band more by getting educated in the music business, and that became a law degree and a second...