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Ari Herstand

A Human Classical Pianist Composing With AI

This week, Ari is joined by AyseDeniz, a classical pianist who’s using AI music generation tools to compose new music.

This Record Label Prioritizes Timeless Music Over Streams

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.

R&B Artist Jaylon Ashaun on World Building and the Hustle

Ari sits down with LA-based artist, Jaylon Ashaun, to discuss building a superfan community online, and how to capitalize on viral success.

This Singing Couple is Making It by Diversifying their Business and Writing Great Songs

This week, Ari sits down with Ni/Co, the musical duo of LA-based couple Dani Brillhart and Colton Jones.

A New Kind of Record Label

This week, Ari is joined by Ankit Desai, CEO of SNAFU Records, and Mira Howard, head of SNAFU's Song Fund.

How Fly By Midnight Went From YouTubers to Sold Out Tours

This week, Ari is joined by Justin Bryte and Slavo of the hit group, Fly By Midnight, to discuss their journey as independent artists.

From Backyards to Coachella, How The Red Pears Built it The Old Fashioned Way

This week, Ari is joined by Henry Vargas and Jose Corona of the band “The Red Pears,” an indie band who has seen recent success particularly in the live performance scene, coming hot off the heels of their Coachella performance.

How Neoni got 2 Billion Views & Streams as DIY Artists

This week, Ari is joined by sisters Caitlin & Sidney Powell, the artists behind hit independent group, Neoni.

Haley Joelle on Staying DIY With TikTok Fame and Spotify Love

This week, Ari is joined by Haley Joelle, an independent singer-songwriter and artist whose music has resonated with millions of listeners around the world.

Too Lost Distribution Review 2024: An In-Depth Assessment of the Platform

The newest distributor of prominence to the game is Too Lost. And boy have they been taking notes over the years as to what is important for an independent distributor jumping into this ever crowded space. I sat down...

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Ari Herstand is a Los Angeles based musician, the founder and CEO of Ari’s Take and the author of How to Make It in the New Music Business.
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An Iranian Refugee Became a Hit Producer and Now Finds Humanity with Global Collabs

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