ABOUT THE SHOW

**WEBBY AWARD FOR BEST MUSIC PODCAST**
“#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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DIY Band Couch on World Tours, Self Managing, and Fan Building

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This week, Ari is joined by Boston soul-pop band Couch to discuss their DIY rise, seven-member dynamic, and managing a band from within.

LaRussell Built His Empire Brick by Brick

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This week, Ari is joined by rapper LaRussell to discuss independent success and building a sustainable career.

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.

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.

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How This UK Indie Label Sold 25K Records For 1 Band First Week

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This week, Ari is joined by Mark Orr, founder of Lab Records, to break down modern indie label deals, marketing, and artist strategy.

This Artist-Run Record Label is Competing with the Majors in a Big Way

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This week, Ari is joined by Michael Turner, founder of Rebellion, to discuss viral marketing, short-form content, and new artist-first label models.

How SXSW Works For Music

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This week, Ari is joined by Brian Hobbs and Dev Sherlock of SXSW to break down everything you need to know about the festival.

Artist Managers on Music Videos, Artist Development, Long-term Strategy and True Fandom

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This week, Ari is joined by Slush Management to explore world-building, artist development, and how true fans grow beyond streams.

Doja Cat’s Managers Have It Down

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This week, Ari is joined by Doja Cat managers Gordan Dillard & Josh Kaplan to discuss building superstar careers, features, deals & fanbases.

Visit me in 1974 LA

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This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari hops on for a solo episode to talk about Brassroots District—a decade-long passion project fusing immersive theater, hard-grooving funk, and 1970s world-building.

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.
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