The Record Shepherds

No your podcast app isn't playing a trick on you... The Shepherds are back! The Record Shepherds welcome in the new year with an episode on how to build good habits as an artist. This is not about resolutions, but about resolving yourself to be consistent in the goals you set! Want to network more? Want to play more shows? Write more songs? Listen to this week's episode for practical tips...

On this week's episode, the Shepherds are joined by Matthew Tilley, head of artist and industry development at beatBread. beatBread is an alternative funding source for independent artists, offering dynamic advances and innovative record deals. beatBread's missions is to empower artists so that they can own their art and control their careers. https://www.beatbread.com/ Follow The Record S...

On this week's episode, the Shepherds dive into the dark world of the ticket resale industry. From your regular scalpers to your complex bots, many factors have contributed to the skyrocketing prices of concerts, making them almost a luxury item. Is there a way to fight back third party ticket retailers? Find out today! Interesting Links https://www.mylawquestions.com/is-ticket-scalping-illega...

On this week's episode, The Shepherds get into the complex multi-year lawsuit between acclaimed singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and the children and estate of "Let's Get it On" cowriter Edward Benjamin Townsend. Over the past 20 years, there have been many high profile lawsuits related to copyright infringement in the music industry. With the decision of the Marvin Gaye vs. Robin Th...

On this episode, Chat GPT generates artificial shepherds to talk about the future of AI and the music industry. Using the example of the controversial ai generated "Heart on My Sleeve" record allegedly featuring Drake and The Weekend, the shepherd bots break down legal protections artists have against this seemingly unstoppable change. Follow The Record Shepherds https://www.instagram.co...

On this episode, Brian Mencher, General Counsel at Global Citizen joins the Shepherds and talks about his experience at the organization. Brian dives deep into Global Citizen's origins, and sheds light on some of the programs the organization uses to promote advocacy, including their Global Citizen Festival in New York City. The Shepherds discuss the importance of music in advocacy, and talk a...

On today's episode, the shepherds sit down with Richard Wicander, current drummer, songwriter, and producer for metal band Fire From The Gods. Richard provides insight on what it's like touring, running a studio, creating new music, producing, and learning how to prepare for the right opportunity. Richard also gives tips from his time working in music publishing, and talks about ways bands...

Want to buy some music catalog? You'll have to wait in line! This week, the shepherds discuss the rise in catalog acquisitions in the music industry over the last two years, and discuss where the trend is headed. Should you be selling your catalog? Is the $$$ worth it? Tune in and find out! Follow The Record Shepherds https://www.instagram.com/therecordshepherds/  https://www.facebook.com/the...

The Shepherds are back with their first episode of the year! The crew talks the results of the 65th annual Grammy awards and provides insight on how the awards are voted on, the history of the grammys, and more! The lads also answer a few listener questions Grammy Reading Material  https://members.recordingacademy.com/s/language=en_US#:~:text=Grammy%20U%20Member,GRAMMY%C2%AE%20winners%20each%...

On this weeks episode, The Shepherds have a conversation with artist and songwriter Aria Ohlsson.  The crew talks the importance of collaboration, authentic songwriting, and understanding how to work to support your dreams.     Follow Aria !      https://www.instagram.com/ariaohlsson/  https://linktr.ee/Ariaohlsson  Follow The Record Shepherds &nbs...

Big Daddy Lucian Grainge wants to put Spotify in time out for ingesting too many songs a day. The Shepherds talk about labels being unhappy that independent music could potentially eat at market share with that tasty algorithm sauce. Also... How many artists are actually making money on Spotify? All this and more on the RECORD SHEPHERDS!     Reading Material  https://www.musicb...

The Shepherds dive deep into potential US legislation that will have long lasting effects on the music industry. Tim and Jason tackle the argument between community safety and artistic/lyrical freedom, and discuss the high profile court case going on in Fulton County, Georgia. The Shepherds also discuss the potential for US Radio stations having to join the rest of the modern world by finally payi...

The Shepherd's are back! This week we tackle a variety of topics including Warner Music Group's partnership with NFT platform OpenSea, rapper Future selling his catalog, Mr. Probz suing Sony, and more!! Email us if you have any topic suggestions or feedback. BE THE GOAT!    Reading Material   https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/mr-probz-says-hes-filed-a-multi-million-euro-lawsuit...

The Shepherds are back! After some much needed R&R, the shepherds take the podcast remote in our first ever "Shepherd's Pie" mini-series to discuss some interesting developments in the changing of mandatory minimum royalty rates for streams and physical sales. The Shepherd's discuss the ever evolving disputes between songwriter organizations and DiMA (Digital Media Association), and what part...

Hola Pastores! On this episode, The Shepherds are taken on a trip to Latin America by spicy music executive Zarah Ortiz. Zarah schools the shepherds on the globalization of latin music, history of collaboration amongst latin artists, and gives the audience tips on how latin artists can stand out in today's music industry.   Connect with the shepherds https://www.facebook.com/therecordshe... h...

While gliding through the not so green internet pastures, the shepherds stumbled upon the Beyoncé/Kelis feud, and decided to school their flock on sampling and publishing. The Shepherds break down the drama surrounding "Energy" and talk about the importance of negotiating your rights in the music industry.    Connect with the shepherds  https://www.facebook.com/therecordshe... ...

Well Well Well... If you've made it this far in the journey, it's safe to say you're committed to learning more about the music industry, or you just love waisting an hour of your time. Either way we're glad you're here. On today's milestone episode, The Shepherds decide to take a look back at the previous 9 episodes and pull some lessons learned from each of them. If you want something simple and...

We have a treat this week! Veteran Publishing A&R Emi Horikawa joins the Shepherds for a clinic on the ins and outs of publishing, signing artists and songwriters, and the importance of establishing your splits. Emi also blesses us with Marvel movie reviews, Yoga poses and more!  Connect with the shepherds https://www.facebook.com/therecordshe... https://www.instagram.com/therecordsh... T...

On today's episode, the shepherds are joined by a spicy music digital marketing guru and drummer Ian Cunningham. Ian gives the Shepherds his take on digital marketing in today's industry, and how he applies his knowledge to his band  @Acid Tongue      Connect with the shepherds  https://www.facebook.com/therecordshe...  https://www.instagram.com/therecordsh...&nb...

On this weeks episode, The Shepherds have a conversation with Grace and Franklin from the Pop/Soul band Big Stuff. The crew talks bad sound engineers, secret managers, and finding their sound in the pandemic.   Follow Big Stuff !    https://www.instagram.com/bigstufftheband/  https://linktr.ee/bigstufftheband   Follow The Record Shepherds   https://www.instagram....

On today's episode, the Shepherds interview seasoned music industry professional Rob Nassif. Manager of internationally acclaimed bands The Faim and Red Hook, Rob shares with the Shepherds valuable experiences from managing artists and also being apart of a band signed to a major label. Formerly a member of the Australian rock band Gyroscope, Rob educates the Shepherds on growing an independent ba...

On today's episode, the shepherds interview fellow cohost and TRS producer DANEON!!! Daneon is an accomplished producer and engineer who has worked with some of the biggest artists in latin music. Also an artist, Daneon gives advice on navigating your own career as an independent musician, and also gives tools and tricks to maximize your production. The Shepherds talk balancing working with other...

On today's episode, the shepherds talk about the most important people to have on your team as an independent artist. Who comes first? Is there such a thing as adding someone too early? do you need contracts? Managers? PR? Producer? AHHH!!  All your questions answered on this weeks addition of the Record Shepherds. Connect with the shepherds  https://www.facebook.com/therecordshepherds&n...

On today's episode, the Shepherds talk Music Marketing. Once you distribute your music, how do you get people to listen? How do you grow your audience? What makes a successful music marketing campaign? Connect with the shepherds   https://www.facebook.com/therecordshepherds  https://www.instagram.com/therecordshepherds   Tim - https://www.instagram.com/timtimw_/  Jason - https:...

On today's episode, the shepherds talk about Royalties! how does an independent musician get paid from their music streams? What are the different types of royalties? What's the difference between a sound recording and a song? Listen here for all your royalty needs!  Connect with the shepherds   https://www.facebook.com/therecordshepherds  https://www.instagram.com/therecordshepherd...