Specialized platforms and social media have empowered musicians to tap into niche audiences, igniting a quiet revolution in the music industry. Despite the dominance of viral hits, a new wave of artists, labels and businesses are redefining success by building dedicated fanbases with focused, niche strategies. This conversation, live from SXSW, features Char ... Show More
Apr 17
Maggie Rogers: going viral is a trap
Ten years ago, Maggie Rogers was a senior at NYU, scrambling to finish a song for a music production class she was close to failing. The guest critic that week happened to be Pharrell Williams. She played him "Alaska," a track she'd written in about fifteen minutes. It is a bit o ... Show More
37m 36s
Apr 14
Learning to Love Train: "Drops of Jupiter" is back in the atmosphere
Train is the kind of band that some people love to hate. Songs like "Meet Virginia" and "Hey Soul Sister" gave the band huge hits, and no small amount of snark. And then there's "Drops of Jupiter." Released in 2001, the song is almost impossible not to love, no matter how many ly ... Show More
47m 25s
Feb 2014
Darren Holland - dj promoter label owner and a respected international liaison
Darren Holland is a successful DJ, promoter and label owner, and a respected international liaison. Starting out as a feature writer for Dream UK Magazine back in 95 and going on to fulfill a career with many strings to his bow… Baldeelox Records promotes music releases, clubs an ... Show More
1h 7m
Nov 2025
Ed Sheeran: Music Mogul Makes Waves from Spotify to Schools
Ed Sheeran BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Ed Sheeran has been making international headlines over the past few days, blending music, advocacy, and business in ways few artists manage at his level. Perhaps the biggest headline comes from his high-profile appearance at Spotify’ ... Show More
3m 1s
Sep 2016
Justin Paul - dj record producer and the co-founder of underground sol & playloop music
Justin Paul is an internationally acclaimed DJ, Record Producer, and the co-founder of Underground Sol & Playloop Music. His success is attested to more than his DJ performances and producing; it is for his contribution to the global music scene, and helping to empower The Philad ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2024
8 Music Industry Myths | What Really Matters for Audio Engineers and Producers
In this episode of the Mixing Music Podcast, we dive deep into the myth-busting side of audio production, discussing common misconceptions like whether expensive gear is necessary, the true value of stock plugins, and the importance of location for career success. Drawing from da ... Show More
1h 17m
