Modern Musician Podcast

Troy Ericson is the owner of EmailMarketing.com and EmailDeliverability.com . Since 2020, Troy and his team have generated over $200M for clients through email copywriting, strategy, deliverability, and list management. His impressive client list includes Publishing.com, V-Shred, SmartMarketer, David Meltzer, Sam Ovens, and dozens more top brands. Ranked the #20 Copywriter in the world by Peter Tz...

Paul Sampson is the Founder and CEO of Lickd, a pioneering music licensing platform that empowers content creators to legally use mainstream music in their videos without copyright risks. With more than a decade of leadership experience in sync licensing at companies like Extreme Music and Music Dealers, Paul has played a key role in bridging the gap between rights holders and the creator economy....

Justin Boreta is a founding member of The Glitch Mob, the pioneering electronic group whose music has amassed hundreds of millions of streams and sold out tours worldwide. Beyond the stage, Boreta has collaborated with spiritual leaders like Ram Dass and innovative projects like Wavepaths, merging music with mindfulness, healing, and psychedelic therapy. As an advisor and creator at the frontier o...

Caleb Shreve, founder and CEO of Killphonic Rights, is a pioneering advocate for artist empowerment and transparency in the music industry. With a career spanning music production, publishing, and rights management, Caleb has worked with Grammy-winning talent while building a company dedicated to helping independent artists collect the royalties they’re owed. His expertise bridges the gap between...

Natasha Brito is a Creative Director and Marketer in the music industry, and the Founder + CEO of Austere and Artist House. From her beginnings as a MySpace artist to leading creative campaigns at Sony Music, Natasha has helped shape the visual and marketing identities of both emerging and major artists. Her course, The Iconic Artist Blueprint, has empowered over 10,000 artists to build standout b...

Julien Christian Lutz, known professionally as Director X, is an acclaimed Canadian music video and film director celebrated for shaping the visual identity of modern music. A protégé of Hype Williams, he’s directed iconic videos for Drake, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, and Kanye West. His visionary work extends to film and television, including Superfly and Robyn Hood . Beyond entertainment, Lutz co-f...

Daniel Sander is the Chief Commercial Officer at Feature.fm , a cutting-edge music marketing platform helping artists connect with fans through smart links, pre-saves, and data-driven tools. With a background in finance and entrepreneurship from Syracuse University, Daniel blends tech innovation with artist advocacy, empowering musicians to grow their audiences and careers. He's a key voice in...

Rick Farman is the co-founder of Superfly, the visionary company behind some of the most iconic music and cultural festivals of the 21st century, including Bonnaroo and Outside Lands. A Tulane University graduate, Rick launched his career in New Orleans' legendary music scene before co-founding Superfly in 1996. Since then, he has pioneered immersive, community-centered experiences that fuse m...

Dmitri Vietze is the founder and CEO of Rock Paper Scissors, a leading PR and marketing agency that helps music tech innovators tell compelling stories. Since launching the agency in 1999, Dmitri has remained at the forefront of music technology and innovation, also founding StoryAmp, a DIY PR platform. He hosts the Music Tectonics Podcast, curates the Rock Paper Scanner newsletter, and organizes...

Gaurav Sharma is the Founder & CEO of Hook, an AI-powered music platform that empowers fans to create authorized remixes while ensuring artists and rights holders are fairly compensated. A visionary in music tech, Sharma previously served as COO of JioSaavn, where he helped grow India’s largest music streaming service to over 200 million monthly users. With a deep understanding of the intersec...

Andrew Southworth is the founder of Genera Studios , a marketing expert, music educator, and entrepreneur known for helping indie artists scale their streaming numbers and build loyal fanbases. With a background in engineering and a passion for music, Andrew has merged data-driven strategies with creative artistry to empower musicians in today’s digital landscape. Through YouTube tutorials, consul...

Dan Melnick is the General Manager of Bandcamp, a platform empowering artists to sell their music and connect directly with fans. Before joining Bandcamp, Dan co-founded Reverb, the leading online marketplace for musical instruments. A lifelong musician and entrepreneur, Dan is deeply passionate about artist empowerment, music technology, and community-building in the evolving landscape of the mus...

Tom Rogers is the Co-founder and CEO of MusicGurus, an innovative online music education platform that partners with world-class musicians to deliver interactive lessons to learners worldwide. With a background in economics from the University of Oxford and experience in strategy and management consulting, Tom has fused his passion for music and technology to make high-quality music education acce...

Adam Stark is the Managing Director and Head of Technology at MiMU Gloves, the groundbreaking wearable tech company he co-founded with Grammy-winning artist Imogen Heap. With a background as a computer scientist, researcher, and musician, Adam's work focuses on bridging human movement and digital sound, enabling artists to control music and visuals using expressive hand gestures. MiMU Gloves h...

Brianna DeMayo is an artist development and music marketing expert with over a decade of experience helping independent artists build sustainable careers. As the founder of Taste Creators , she empowers artists to take ownership of their platforms, deepen fan engagement, and treat their careers like businesses. Brianna's hands-on approach includes branding, community building, and data-driven...

Mark Meharry is the founder and CEO of Music Glue, a global direct-to-fan e-commerce platform empowering artists to sell music, merch, and tickets while maintaining full control over their brand, data, and revenue. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of music and tech—and a background as a musician himself—Mark has helped thousands of artists, including Metallica, Idles, and La...

Darren Hemmings is a respected music marketing strategist and the founder of Motive Unknown, a leading agency serving over 60 top-tier music clients including independent labels, global pop acts, and music production brands. Since launching the company in 2011, he’s built a team of 30 and become a trusted voice in the industry through his widely read newsletter, Network Notes . Darren’s mission is...

Jazmine Valencia is the founder of JV Agency, an artist-first marketing powerhouse behind the success of major artists like The Killers, Fall Out Boy, Avicii, American Authors, Max Frost, and Shawn Mendes. Known for blending cultural storytelling with strategic innovation, Jazmine helps artists bridge the gap between creativity and connection. Her motivational leadership style and forward-thinking...

Paul Wiltshire is an award-winning music and tech entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience across the entertainment industry. After producing more than 15 million record sales—including twelve #1 singles and albums—Paul founded Songtradr, a global music licensing and rights management platform. His mission is to democratize the music industry by giving independent artists the tools, access, a...

Andrew Apanov is the founder of Dotted Music, host of the Music Growth Talks podcast, and a veteran digital marketing strategist with over 20 years in the music industry. From his days as editor-in-chief at Ultimate Guitar to mentoring artists and managing campaigns for global music brands, Andrew blends deep industry insight with practical growth strategies that empower musicians to thrive in a s...

Cathy Heller is a renowned spiritual teacher, bestselling author, and host of the Abundant Ever After podcast, which has amassed over 45 million downloads. With a deep foundation in Jewish mysticism, manifestation, and mindfulness, Cathy helps individuals unlock their highest potential by teaching how to quiet the mind, align with divine purpose, and receive abundance with ease. Her teachings focu...

Liam James Ward is the General Manager of music-focused social media agency, Something Something. With a deep background in audience development, playlist strategy, A&R coordination, and grassroots promotion, Liam has worked on award-winning campaigns with major labels and independent artists alike. His journey from tastemaker DJ to industry leader makes him a unique voice in helping artists b...

Matthias Ford is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Prism.fm , a transformative platform streamlining operations for the live music industry. With a background as a live music promoter and a deep passion for both technology and artistry, Matthias bridges the gap between efficiency and human connection. A father of two and a creator at heart, he’s building tools that empower artists,...

Ankit Desai is the Founder and CEO of Snafu Records, a music-tech company using machine learning to provide royalty advances and artist services for independent musicians. Prior to launching Snafu, Ankit led digital strategy at Universal Music Group. He’s been named a Forbes 30 Under 30 and one of Nordic Music Export’s 20 Under 30, recognized for his innovative work in reshaping the future of the...

Justin Giddings is an award-winning filmmaker and musician who found creative freedom through crowdfunding. After transitioning from a successful acting career to becoming a sought-after crowdfunding expert, he launched TheKickstarterGuy.com , where he has coached over 350 campaigns to raise more than $11 million with a 97% success rate. Justin blends his background in storytelling with marketing...