ABOUT THE SHOW
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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.
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The New Music Business Podcast with Ari Herstand
Featured
How Sub Pop Records Develops and Funds Artists
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.
Theo Katzman (of Vulfpeck) on Recording, Songwriting and Staying Independent
To celebrate the third edition of How to Make It In The New Music Business, the Ari’s Take team collaborated with Shuttershot Productions to capture Ari Herstand’s special interview and Q&A with the incomparable Theo Katzman (of Vulfpeck). This episode was recorded live at The Grove’s Barnes & Noble in Los Angeles on January 17th.
Billie Eilish Booking Agent Tom Windish on Touring, Opening Slots and Artist Development
This week on the New Music Business podcast, we are joined by Veteran booking agent Tom Windish. As Head of A&R and Business Development at Wasserman Music, Windish has developed the touring careers of some of the hottest names in music, including Billie Eilish, Lorde, alt-J and The xx. In this episode, Ari and Tom discuss the state of the live music industry, how booking agents operate, why tour buy-ins are unethical, the process of signing new artists, running a record label, and much more!
The Business of Hit Songwriting with Bonnie McKee
Joining us this week on the New Music Business is the hit songwriter and producer, Bonnie McKee. Since the early 2000s, McKee has written 10 singles that have reached #1 in the US and UK, which have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide combined.
The Spotify Interview
Joining us this week is Sam Duboff, the Director and Head of Creator Brand & Product Marketing at Spotify! In this episode, Ari and Sam dive deep into everything about Spotify for Artists’ promotional tools, editorial vs. algorithmic playlists, production credits, payment structure, and much more.
Latest
How This DIY Darkwave Band From Texas Sells Out Venues Around The World & Gets Millions of Streams
This week, Ari is joined by Twin Tribes, a popular dark wave duo, to discuss how they’ve reached global success without a label.
How the China Music Market Works
This week, Ari is joined by Alex Taggart, an expert on the Chinese music market, to discuss the ins and outs of China’s music industry.
He Wrote/Produced 10 #1 Hit Songs: Stargate’s Tor Hermansen on How To Do It
This week, Ari is joined by Tor Hermansen, from the production/songwriter duo Stargate, to discuss writing and producing global hits.
How YouTube Works for Music
This week, Ari is joined by George Karalexis & Donna Budica, the co-founders of TEN2 Media, to discuss YouTube growth and monetization.
Cody Fry on Leaving a Major Record Label and Finding His Niche Fronting Orchestras
This week, Ari is joined by Cody Fry, an orchestral arranger of contemporary music, to discuss going indie after his major label deal.
Can The Music Industry Be a Safe Place?
This week, Ari is joined by Katie Tucker, Founder of Sharp Edges Records, to discuss advocacy and inclusion in the music industry.
Selling out Clubs With Very Few Followers? This DIY Band Is Making It Happen.
This week, Ari is joined by the band DOUBLECAMP to discuss how they built such a successful independent career.
How Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Made History and Became the Biggest Song in the World
This week, Ari is joined by Heather Vassar, Senior VP at EMPIRE, to discuss Shaboozey’s global success on an indie label.
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.
Noga Erez on her Major Label Debut Album and Dealing With Hate
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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Spotify And UMG Rigged The Game a Long Time Ago
The news broke this past Sunday that Universal Music Group and Spotify have struck a new, multi-year licensing deal.
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