Music 3.0

Karen Allen has held executive positions on the digital side of the music and entertainment industry at the RIAA , Mobile Entertainment Forum, TAG Strategic , and as a consultant advising startups on strategy and business development. Intrigued by the advent of live-streaming, Allen took a deep dive into the world of Twitch streamers, and came away with a new understanding of the way audiences eng...

Marshall Betts has been booking shows since he was in a high school garage band, and continued to do so through college until it eventually became his career. Working his way up through management firms, Marshall eventually started his own agency in New York City - the TBA Agency - which signed hot artists like Courtney Barnett, CHVRCHES, The War On Drugs, Hot Chip, and many more. A lifelong lover...

Jeremy Born saw the implications of blockchain technology earlier than most. As the founder of NFT Genius, he is now considered a thought leader and industry expert within the NFT space. We sit down to chat with Jeremy about his efforts to bring music to the world of NFTs, and empower artists and creators to focus on their craft instead of being bogged down by non-creative concerns. He talks about...

As a lifelong fan of video games, Darren Korb is living his dream as the sole composer and audio engineer for Supergiant Games. After graduating from NYU, Korb honed his craft in small studios around New York City, eventually getting a job authoring songs for the Rock Band Network (and winning the 2010 Rock Band 2 national championship). As one of the founding members of Supergiant Games, Korb has...

David Wise didn't set out to become a video game composer, but his knowledge of synthesizers garnered the attention of Rare Limited in the 1980s, who hired him on the spot. Since then he has had a long and lucrative career in the gaming industry, where he is known for his beautiful and atmospheric scores - particularly on Nintendo's Donkey Kong Country series. Wise discusses his origins, his proce...

Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Chuck Prophet has been working hard in the music industry since his days with Green On Red in the 1980s. Since then he has had a lucrative career as a songwriter and session player, working with artists like Heart, Bruce Springsteen, and Cake, and going on to release his own solo records. Chuck discusses his origins in the Bay Area music scene, his i...

David Möllerstedt is the co-founder of Stockholm based electronics company, Teenage Engineering. With a background in both audio recording and computer programming, David used his love of music to create new, portable, and compact synthesizers for musicians. Calling in from Sweden, David sits down with Brian and Nick to discuss the creative philosophy of his company, the challenge of making elegan...

Mara Kaye & Tim McNalley come from opposite coasts but bonded over their love of jazz music and performing. Hailing from Brooklyn with a background in jazz and musical theater, Mara has been performing for her entire life and is gearing up to release her first record. Tim studied upright bass at UCSD and went from a relentless gig schedule in San Diego to performing at the Grammys with Ariana...

John Petrocelli, CEO of Bulldog Digital Media, believes in the mantra of "experiences first." A pioneer of the Livestream Industry, he started in collaboration with Prince after watching Prince tour an incredible three hour show for 40+ concerts. This partnership led to him developing the first major direct-to-consumer digital store, complete with digital concerts. In 2012, John founded Bulldog DM...

Jenn Grinel is a singer-songwriter from - well, everywhere, as she earned her stripes on stages across the country. Jenn talks getting her start in showbiz with theater in San Diego, California. When Jenn decided to pursue her passion of being a full-time musician, she hopped from city to city to play any stage that welcomed her. Jenn shares the successes she's had on Patreon, and the techniques s...

Austin Archer is a man of many talents. The Los Angeles-based musician is also an actor, screenwriter, director, and content creator. On this week's episode of the PlusMusic Podcast, we pick Austin's brain and talk about his creative outlets, including his mastery of the TikTok platform where he's amassed over 160,000 followers. We also discuss the business side of things, and how Austin has inves...

Jabari Johnson, CEO of COLORS Worldwide, knows a bit about the music business. During our conversation with Jabari, he reflects on his time spent with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis during their rise to superstardom and the release of their hit single "Thrift Shop." He also talks about the origins of R&B Only, and how he turned the live show into a business in COLORS Worldwide. Jabari shares how...

Charles Fauna is a singer, songwriter and producer living in Brooklyn, New York. On episode 49 of the PlusMusic Podcast, we talk about the pros and cons to new-school promotion, including the pressures of self-marketing and branding. We also discuss the current generation of live-streamers, and how they might involve their fans in the recording process. The topic of NFTs also resurfaces, and its i...

John Herguth is the founder, producer, and creative engine driving Farrows, a dark and bewitching indie/house project. This week on the PlusMusic Podcast with our guest John, we discuss the importance of setting the bar high for your career goals, introverts vs. extroverts in music, and artist-management dynamics! Find Farrows on Instagram at @farrowsmusic , and listen to their music on Spotify .

Fictitious Professor started playing piano when he was 6, in the form of classical piano lessons. As he grew older, he expanded his interests to guitars and drums, but the keys never left his repertoire. College courses rounded out his talents, including classes on composing and arranging, and music tech such as Logic. It's also where he added jazz to his toolkit, a love of his that has seamlessly...

Growing up in Beijing, Leo Xia didn't have "musician" at the top of his dream job list. That all changed in 8th grade when he took a "Rock Band" enrichment course that sparked the creative fire he was missing in the violin and piano lessons he had become accustomed to. Presently, whether making music as a singer-songwriter under his namesake, or rapping in Mandarin and English in the hip-hop group...

We sat down with singer-songwriter (and illustrator) Scott Butler of the Austin, Texas based project, The Black and White Years. Scott reflects on early career choices, such as transforming the band from "alt-folk" to art pop upon the departure of their drummer. He also discusses the contentious nature of the band, and how that dynamic fostered a more creative environment. We also take a moment to...

Alec Ellin, along with his co-founder Sajan Sanghvi, started Laylo with the goal of connecting artists to their fans. Alec joined us on the PlusMusic Podcast to discuss Laylo, how it works, and Laylo's new feature, "Drops." He also took some time to discuss music tech, and where he believes our world is headed. Alec, Nick, and Brian discuss the future of immersive experiences, including the possib...

Daniel Weisman made a living out of his passion for music. This encompassed a stop as an executive at Roc Nation, and managing the likes of Wale, Mike Posner, and Big Sean, helping them see some of the first successes of their young careers. This week on the PlusMusic Podcast, Dan discusses the steps he took to get where he is today, including critical decisions he made as an artist manager. Dan a...

Rapper/producer 2Four from Nashville, Tennessee joined the PlusMusic Podcast this week to give us his perspective and experiences within the music industry. Growing up, 2Four had always loved music, leading to him joining band in school. To relax himself, he would write music, trying to figure out his sound at a young age. It all developed from there. 2Four has been releasing music since 2012...

Get to know the band Pretty City`s early beginnings and influences. Each band member has a unique style of music that contributes differently and creates the band to be the sound they are today. With their world wide opportunities they have grown as a band and have learned an ample amount of tips and tricks within the music industry. Tune in to the PlusMusic Podcast to learn more.

Janiva Magness is a Grammy nominated artist that talks to us about her long career, 15 studio albums, and what it is like being on record label vs. what it is like being an indie artist. She makes it known that it is important to recognize and appreciate the importance of your fan base and musical family while making a career out of doing something you love. She also makes it known that her love f...

Bonnie Whitmore has been surrounded by musicians her whole life and she always knew that being a musician is what she would do with her career. Throughout the podcast you will discover more and more about her unique style and what she has been doing to keep music alive during this tough time for the music industry.

Ray Suen is a passionate artist for anything he can get his hands on, ranging from the violin to keys. He has built his career by being himself, never settling, and taking risks. Those risks have paid off, leading Ray Suen to back the likes of The Killers, Childish Gambino, Lorde, and even our host Brian's own band Louis XIV, on tour. Throughout the podcast they discuss what the pandemic may do to...

The Howl & The Hum are from the quaint city of York, England, which they describe as "very British." Sam, Conor and Brad joined us to talk about the slow building of their careers as they honed their skills in their hometown. They walk us through the eventual release of their beloved single, "Godmanchester Chinese Bridge," and the perfectly executed Spotify playlist placements that followed. O...