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
Jun 5
How a sci-fi dystopia became a personal utopia (ft. Arc Iris)
A sci-fi ballet imagined a 2080 where AI strips people of purpose, and the day before its New York premiere, an actual dystopia arrived. Arc Iris, the trio of Jocie Adams, Zach Tenorio and Ray Belli, built iTMRW as a concept record set in a future ruled by a mega-corporation that ... Show More
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Jun 2
Why bands give us purpose (ft. MUNA)
A culture that rewards easily consumable individual identities produces plenty of pop stars and almost no bands. A significant exception: MUNA, the trio of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson. MUNA treats the band as a structure that grounds identity beyond the ego a ... Show More
52m 19s
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
3 m
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