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“#1 music industry podcast to help keep you in the loop” -Spotify
“The 10 Best Music Business Podcasts of 2022” – Variety
Ari Herstand is the best-selling author of How To Make It in the New Music Business. Forbes calls him “The poster child of DIY music.” In this show, he deconstructs the brightest minds in the music industry, digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and strategies that listeners can use to run successful careers of their own. Ari offers straight talk with no fluff and doesn’t let his guests off easy. If there is a way, Ari will find it.

The New Music Business Podcast with Ari Herstand

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Lyor Cohen on YouTube Music’s Future and the Music Industry’s Past

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This week Ari sits down with Lyor Cohen, Global Head of YouTube Music, to discuss the perpetual evolution of the music industry.

Cody Fry on Leaving a Major Record Label and Finding His Niche Fronting Orchestras

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This week, Ari is joined by Cody Fry, an orchestral arranger of contemporary music, to discuss going indie after his major label deal.

Noga Erez on her Major Label Debut Album and Dealing With Hate

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This week, Ari is joined by alt-pop singer, rapper & multi-hyphenate Noga Erez to discuss the creative process and working with labels.

How Sub Pop Records Develops and Funds Artists

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This week, Ari is joined by Tony Kiewel, President of Sub Pop Records and co-founder of ORCA, to discuss the inner workings of artist/label relationships.

This Record Label Prioritizes Timeless Music Over Streams

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This week, Ari is joined by Louis Marks and Fabian Brown of Ropeadope Records, where they discuss how Ropeadope supports and uplifts artists in a time when streaming can’t pay the bills.

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How These DIY Artists Won a GRAMMY

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This week, Ari is joined by Grammy winners Matt B and Angela Benson to share their path to success working as a married team.

Is This The Future of Superfandom?

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This week, Ari is joined by Matt Jones who shares how artists can own their fan relationships through the new app, Medallion.

How Classical Pianist Chloe Flower Collabed with Cardi B, Meek Mill, Babyface and Built Her Career

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This week, Ari is joined by Chloe Flower, an acclaimed pianist and composer who blends classical and hip-hop.

How a Mastering Engineer Works With (and Without) AI

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This week, Ari is joined by Daniel Rowland mastering engineer, producer, and tech innovator to discuss mastering, the future of music and AI.

How A&R at Publishing Companies Work

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This week, Ari is joined by Ralph Torrefranca of Angry Mob Music to discuss A&R, publishing, and the fight for songwriter equity.

GRAMMY Winning NYC Jazz Singer/Songwriter/Arranger Makes It Work

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This week, Ari is joined by Grammy-winning jazz singer-songwriter Nicole Zuraitis to discuss her journey through live recording and touring.

Finding Accidental Streaming Success in a Niche Market

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This week, Ari is joined by Sol Rising to talk meditation, hip-hop roots, and 20+ albums of inspired electronic music.

Suno and Udio SUED By Indie Musicians – The Lead Attorney Tells All

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This week, Ari is joined by Top Music Attorney, Miss Krystle, to discuss the legality of AI generative music.

The FTC Sues Live Nation and Ticketmaster – NIVA Responds

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This week, Ari is joined by Stephen Parker of NIVA to discuss the FTC’s lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

This Merch Company Has Paid Artists $30+ Million

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This week, Ari is joined by Seamus Menihane, CEO and Co-Founder of the merch company, Downright Merch (now known as Armada).
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