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Tisha Morris welcomes Molly Newman, President of CD Baby, the leading music distribution company for independent artists, to share her extensive experience in the music industry, including her beginnings as a drummer in the punk band Bratmobile. They discuss the impact of the recent fires in L.A. on the music community, the evolving landscape of music distribution, and the importance of maintaining community connections. Molly also elaborates on the significant changes in the music industry, such as the role of AI and the challenges of music discovery. She emphasizes the importance of artists treating their careers as businesses while staying true to their creative passions.   00:14 Molly Newman's Background and Achievements 01:20 Impact of Fires on the Music Industry 03:45 The Evolution of CD Baby 08:09 Challenges and Opportunities for Independent Artists 22:03 The Role of AI in Music 28:46 Balancing Creativity and Business About Molly Neuman: Molly Neuman is President of CD Baby, owned by Downtown Music, the leading music distribution company dedicated to empowering independent and self-releasing artists. As President, Neuman is leading strategy and management of Downtown which serves millions of artists every day. Neuman was previously CMO of Downtown Music Holdings, CD Baby's parent company and prior to that, President of Downtown's Songtrust, which grew under her leadership to manage more than 3 million copyrights. With a career that has been focused on empowering musicians at all career stages, Neuman has been Head of Music at Kickstarter, and has held senior roles in licensing in digital music, as well as label and artist management. She currently serves on the Advisory Board of Women in Music and has previously served on the boards of the Music Business Association, SoundExchange and A2IM. Neuman was awarded International Woman of the Year at the 2024 Music Week Awards and has been recognized by Billboard in its 2018 Digital Power Players List, as well as its Women in Music Lists for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024. Her musical career began as a drummer in Bratmobile, a punk band who were in the first wave of the riot grrrl movement. https://cdbaby.com/ @cdbaby (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/company/cd-baby/

Electronic music pioneer and composer Suzanne Ciani discusses her career highlights in conversation with William Stokes, including early performance struggles due to her determination to present shows in quadraphonic, a career resurgence thanks to Moogfest and why she loves working with the Buchla interface.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:06 - The First Female To Score A Movie04:01 - Having More Than 20 Albums04:36 - Golden Apples Of The Sun07:55 - Live Performance Struggles11:57 - A Love Of Programming14:09 - Interacting With A Buchla17:14 - A New Way Of Performing Music22:32 - The Buchla 250 MARF25:36 - Making A Comeback At Moogfest29:36 - Creating Spatial Content38:40 - A Meeting Of Art And Science 41:36 - Future Plans"I didn't build the machines, I certainly didn't design them, but I could interact with them and use them, you know, and that's what I liked".#buchla #moogSuzanne Ciani BiogSuzanne is a five-time Grammy award-nominated composer, electronic music pioneer, and neo-classical recording artist who has released over 20 solo albums including "Seven Waves," and "The Velocity of Love," along with a landmark quad LP “LIVE Quadraphonic,” which restarted her Buchla modular performances. Her work has been featured in films, games, and countless commercials as well. She was inducted into the first class of Keyboard Magazine's Hall of Fame alongside other synth luminaries, including Bob Moog, Don Buchla and Dave Smith and received the Moog Innovation Award. Most recently, she is the recipient of the Independent Icon Award from A2IM, The Golden Ear Award and the SEAMUS Award.Suzanne has provided the voice and sounds for Bally's groundbreaking "Xenon" pinball machine, created Coca-Cola's pop-and-pour sound, designed logos for Fortune 500 companies and carved out a niche as one of the most creatively successful female composers in the world. A Life in Waves, a documentary about Ciani's life and work, debuted at SXSW in 2017 and is available to watch on all digital platforms. Ciani is a graduate of Wellesley College and holds a Masters in Music Composition from the University of California, Berkeley.http://sevwave.com/https://transversales.bandcamp.com/album/golden-apples-of-the-sun-3William Stokes BiogWilliam Stokes is a producer, writer and artist in three-piece avant-psych band Voka Gentle. As well as being a critic and columnist for Sound On Sound, conceiving the popular Talkback column and heading up the Modular column, he has also written on music and music technology for The Guardian, MOJO, The Financial Times, Electronic Sound and more. As an artist in Voka Gentle he has made records with producers from Gareth Jones (Depeche Mode, Grizzly Bear, Nick Cave) to Sam Petts-Davies (Radiohead, The Smile, Roger Waters), has had songs featured on franchises from FIFA Football to The Sims and has toured across the UK, Europe and the USA, playing festivals from Pitchfork Avant-Garde in Paris to SXSW in Austin, Texas. He has collaborated with artists including the Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne, Morcheeba, Panda Bear and Sonic Boom. Alongside being a guitarist and pianist, he is a synthesis enthusiast with a particular interest in sampling and explorative sound manipulation. As a producer and engineer, he has made albums with acclaimed avant-garde musicians from composer Tullis Rennie to Mute Records artist Louis Carnell. “I'm always seeking out the most ‘out-there', experimental, risk-taking musicians I can find to work with,” he says, “to capture vibrant, detailed recordings and create three-dimensional mixes of music that might otherwise struggle to know where to begin in the studio environment.” Stokes currently lectures in Music Production at City, University of London.https://www.vokagentle.com/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

This week Ari sits down with Zena White, the chief operating officer at Partisan Records. Partisan is an internationally renowned independent record label headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Zena has overseen global strategy for #1 charting, Grammy-nominated, Mercury Prize-winning album campaigns across Partisan's diverse roster that includes IDLES, PJ Harvey, Cigarettes After Sex, Blondshell, the Fela Kuti estate and many more. Zena is also on the board of organizations like World Independent Network, A2IM, RIAA, and is a Recording Academy Member. Prior to Partisan, Zena was Managing Director at The Other Hand marketing services company in London, where she worked with artists such as Run The Jewels, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Charles Bradley, and more.Zena tells Ari about ORCA (Organization for Recorded Culture and Arts) a nonprofit she's involved with that uses research to demonstrate the economic, social, and cultural value of music. Then later, she takes us behind the scenes of Partisan Records, explaining where they spend their marketing money, how much they spend, and more. Ari and Zena discuss ‘old-school' marketing tactics like radio, PR, print media, digital and TV, and Zena sheds light on how artists get on Late Night shows… along with how much that costs. Yep—it costs. Ari and Zena also dive deep into the world of ‘new media' and discuss how Partisan spends its money in the new age of social media. Tune in to hear stories about how Cigarettes After Sex got off the ground and to get a glimpse into the inner workings of indie labels!https://partisanrecords.com/ https://www.orcaformusic.com/ 00:00 Investing in Artists: The New Music Business04:48 Inside Partisan Records: A Label's Journey10:00 Cigarettes After Sex: A Case Study in Success24:42 The Balance of Data and Creativity in A&R34:06 Marketing Strategies for Independent Artists40:50 The Evolving Landscape of Music Marketing46:28 Public Relations and Its Impact on Artist Development52:13 Navigating Television Appearances and Their Costs55:30 The Role of Local Press in Ticket Sales01:02:26 Influencer Marketing and New Media Strategies01:08:58 The Formation and Purpose of Orca01:19:05 Defining Success in the New Music BusinessEdited and mixed by Ari DavidsMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's TakeOrder the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Molly Neuman is the President of CD Baby, a leading music distribution company dedicated to supporting independent and self-releasing artists. With a vast background in the music industry, she has held key leadership positions, including CMO at Downtown Music Holdings and President of Songtrust, where she helped manage millions of copyrights. A passionate advocate for artist empowerment, Molly's career spans roles at Kickstarter and A2IM, and as a member of influential music boards.In this episode, Molly shares her experiences in the evolving music industry, the opportunities for independent artists, and how technology, including AI, is shaping the future. Molly also discusses her leadership role at CD Baby, her advocacy for women in music, and the importance of authenticity in building a successful artist career.Key Takeaways:Learn how AI and technology are transforming the music industry and what it means for independent artists.Discover actionable strategies to build an authentic community and grow a fanbase.Understand the importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities in a rapidly changing industry landscape.----To learn more about Molly Neuman's work and insights, visit: https://www.downtownmusic.com/CD Baby website: https://cdbaby.com/Apply for an Artist Breakthrough Session with the Modern Musician team: https://apply.modernmusician.me/podcast

Episode 199 On this week's installment of the YMC podcast, your humble hosts Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart kibbitz on these important music industry stories: "Sony Music Group Boss Rob Stringer Talks Acquisitions, AI And How Music Streaming Services Should Start Charging Free Users" (Music Business Worldwide); "14 Music-Tech Startups Helping To Shape The Music Business, As It's Shaken Up By AI" (Business Insider); "How Napster Created A Monster That Became Bigger Than The Music Industry" (LA Times).  Plus audio drops with Eamonn Forde, author of the new book 1999: The Year The Record Industry Lost Control and Richard Burgess, President and CEO of A2IM:  the American Association of Independent Music on the upcoming A2IM Indie Week - June 10 - 13 in NYC.   Subscribe to the newsletter! YourMorning.Coffee

1:27 - Interview with Jennifer Roe, Exec Director of Folk Alliance7:02 - Interview with MA Native, musician, and FARHOF Board Member, Tim McFadden18:16 - Interview with Richard Burgess, President & CEO of A2IM To learn more about FARHOF, visit www.farhof.org

Summary Dee discusses her involvement in promoting Hulvey and Forrest Frank's "Altar" on the Meta platform. She also shares her journey into the music industry, starting from her role in Church Communications to her current position as Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy at Reach Records. Dee emphasizes the importance of transparency, adaptability, and lifelong learning in the ever-changing music industry. Dee also talks about her role on the board of A2IM, the trade association for independent music, and the community and resources it provides for independent labels. She highlights the opportunities for diversity in the music industry and the importance of creating access and visibility for women and people of color. Takeaways Promotion on digital platforms like Meta can greatly impact the success of music releases. Building a strong online presence and utilizing email marketing can effectively engage fans. A2IM provides community and resources for independent labels in the music industry. There is still much potential for diversity in the music industry, and it is important to create opportunities and visibility for women and people of color. Chapters 03:29 Discovering Dee's Involvement in Hulvey and Forrest Frank's "Altar" 08:34 Dee's Journey into the Music Industry 11:19 Transition from Church Communications to Digital Marketing 13:48 Growth and Development at Reach Records 19:50 Transition to Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy 36:47 Lessons and Insights from Dee's Journey 44:34 Building Trust and Care in the Music Industry 46:11 The Role of A2IM in the Music Industry 49:45 Creating Opportunities for Diversity in the Music Industry 53:05 Living the Dream: God's Plan and Evolving Dreams --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/springboardmusic/support

Peter Sterling moved to Sedona, Arizona, drawn to its energy vortices, its natural beauty, and its powerful connection to a higher purpose in life. It was in Sedona that Peter discovered his affinity for, or more accurately, his mystical connection with the Celtic harp. It was 1993 and he took to the instrument, without any formal training or lessons, like the proverbial fish to water. His playing talent sprung forth in an almost organic manner, surprising Peter most of all. As part of this emergence of his muse, and tapping into the positive energies that swirl around Sedona, Peter decided that it was time to rethink much of his life. Making changes to his diet, engaging in energy healing, chiropractic medicine, herbal treatments, and shamanic workshops, Peter “came out of the shadows,” as it were and emerged a wholly changed person.His career as a recording artist began in 1994 with his first album, Harp Magic, released on the World Disc label. Success came almost immediately as the recording was nominated for the Best Instrumental Album award by NAIRD (now A2IM), an organization for independent musicians. His acclaim continued and grew exponentially in the 2000s with multiple nominations from the prestigious website New Age Reporter/Zone Music Reporter, including several nominations for Album of the Year. His albums consistently charted high up in their top 100, including grabbing the #1 spot for his 2012 release, Patterns of Reflection and 2013 Twilight Serenade.. His most recent recognition came in 2020 when he won the Hollywood Music and Media Award for Best New Age song. And also in 2022 winning the Gold COVR Visionary Award for his album The Winding Way. His latest single and video The Long Cold Winter released in march of 2022 has won several awards in international film festivals including the Los Angeles Cinematography Award,Swedish International Film Fest, European Cinematography Awards to name a few.Websiteharpmagic.comBooksHearing the Angels Sing

For many years, smaller independent labels have found it challenging to provide health insurance options to their employees that were not cost prohibitive. This month we talked with A2IM's President and CEO, Dr. Richard Burgess about the A2IM Benefits Store, launched in September of 2022 to deliver member labels access to affordable health insurance packages, as well as other vital resources they may need.

Suzanne Ciani is a five-time Grammy award-nominated composer, electronic music pioneer, and neo-classical recording artist who has released over 20 solo albums including "Seven Waves," and "The Velocity of Love," along with a landmark quad LP “LIVE Quadraphonic,” which restarted her Buchla modular performances. Her work has been featured in films, games, and countless commercials as well. She was inducted into the first class of Keyboard Magazine's Hall of Fame alongside other synth luminaries, including Bob Moog, Don Buchla, and Dave Smith, and received the Moog Innovation Award. Most recently, she is the recipient of the Independent Icon Award from A2IM. Suzanne has provided the voice and sounds for Bally's groundbreaking "Xenon" pinball machine, created Coca-Cola's pop-and-pour sound, designed logos for Fortune 500 companies, and carved out a niche as one of the most creatively successful female composers in the world. A Life in Waves, a documentary about Ciani's life and work, debuted at SXSW in 2017 and is available to watch on all digital platforms. Ciani is a graduate of Wellesley College and holds a Masters's in Music Composition from the University of California, Berkeley. http://sevwave.com/   Jazmín Giolito is an audio professional specializing in video games and interactive experiences. Trained in Music Composition and Technologies Applied to Sound Art at the National University of Rosario (Argentina) Jazmín has been a composer for 8 years and has been completely devoted to the video game industry for 4 years. Co-founder of the Aruna Collective and Tiluchi Games studios, she has worked as a sound designer, composer, and VO director for studios in Argentina, Sweden, Lithuania, Israel, and Poland. Among her most recent projects is a collaboration with Plastic Studios. A firm believer in the importance of communities, Jazmín is the lead organizer of Women Game Jam Argentina, a member of the board of directors of Rosario GameDevs, and an active member of Women in Games Argentina. Thanks to her professional career and commitment to the community, she has received scholarships and honors from institutions such as Erasmus +, Different Games, Glitch (Power Leveling Program), Game Industry Conference, and FundAV. Executive Producers: Beckie Campbell & Susan Williams soundgirls.org  Sponsored by QSC https://www.qsc.com

This episode is being brought to you by Forecast located in Homewood Alabama. Forecast is a hair salon on a mission to shape a movement in the beauty industry focusing on education, fashion and creativity. Forecast strives to train stylists with the latest in education to provide their guests with the latest trends. Follow them on instagram @forecastsalon or find them online at https://www.forecastsalon.com/ As this podcast goes to air, we have moved into the season of Pisces. Pisces is the final sign of the zodiac wheel which means Spring is not too far away. Pisces is ruled by the 12th house of Spirituality.  It teaches us that we are all connected. We are just the physical manifestations of our energetic vibrations.The frequencies that come together that comprise your human design are attracting the lessons  you need most right now. Trusting what is going on within you is key. Trusting your life is trusting your higher self. Some really great crystals right now are angelic,, to connect with the angels and higher dimension (we are going talk about the angels today1) Labradorite - a stone for creating and transmuting your intuition for decision making in new areas of your life. And Amethyst  .. always a stone fro dreamers which is what pisces people are known for. Pisces is the most spiritual sign of the zodiac and one that is great to align your vibration with. An awakening is happening.. a renaissance is occurring. It is a time to Know your truth … your voice.. your Spirit is so valuable at this time. And that's where the RITES come in to help you move through all this stuff! It is time to take a leap in consciousness. Getting out of your comfort zone and breaking free of your old fears is very important. Finding way to tend to the struggles of your life  with the tools that offer you RITES for your everyday can add inspiration and amusement, and joy. Rites being Reiki.. intuition.. tarot.. eft and stones and crystals. It can free you from unnecessary stress that Is going on in the world. All these cosmic forces and energy alignments, I talk about on my energy focus for the week which you can find live on Sunday nights on instagram and FB. When you start going within and connecting to your soul and your spirit, you will find your answers. As we move through these comic transitions, now is the time to clean up your energy with an energy clearing session.  Schedule one… in person or online. When you work with the energy body, it helps to release the old patterns and all that old stuff you carry around.  Empowered Spirit Private Mentoring Program. Schedule a Spiritual Upgrade Breakthrough call with me and let's talk about how my programs can help you. In todays episode, I speak with Peter Sterling is one of the world's premier harpists in the genre of new age and contemporary instrumental music. His book, Hearing the Angels Sing tells the story of Peter's remarkable encounters with the angels in the canyons of Sedona Arizona in the early 1990's which ultimately lead to his discovery of his talent for playing the harp. We talk about letting go of the trauma of the past, celestial guidance…music…Angels, cherubs, telepathy, out of the plagues comes burst of renaissance energy, oneness and how music has the ability to open hearts. Peter Sterling's career as a recording artist began in 1994 with his first album, Harp Magic, released on the World Disc label. Success came almost immediately as the recording was nominated for the Best Instrumental Album award by NAIRD (now A2IM), an organization for independent musicians. His acclaim continued and grew exponentially in the 2000s with multiple nominations from the prestigious website New Age Reporter/Zone Music Reporter, including several nominations for Album of the Year. His albums consistently charted high up in their top 100, including grabbing the #1 spot for his 2013 release, Twilight Serenade. While his recent works are released on his own Harp Magic label (including his 2018 album, Magic Kingdom), Real Music, one of the giants of new age music, released his Shadow, Mist and Light album in 2005. His most recent recognition came in 2017 when he shared the Hollywood Music and Media Award for Best New Age song. Besides his music, Peter is also a stained glass and visual artist and has been since before he began playing the harp. His beautiful art work decorates the interior of his Sedona house (including a gallery of his Portals of Light crystal alchemy paintings) which he shares with his son 7-year old son Micah (Peter is a stay at home father and loves it!). In the little spare time he has, he also conducts Jeep tours of Sedona's canyons for private clients and he is also heavily involved with the growing CBD hemp industry. Even with such a full plate as he has, Peter found time to write a book, Hearing the Angels Sing, and he also conducts workshops on the science of sound healing and sacred geometry. www.harpmagic.com    FB.   Instagram. YouTube.    Music itunes  Book Hearing the Angels Sing takes us on a journey with Peter.  As he says, he was constantly amazed by the miracles and good fortune that continued to show up for him as he continued to play his harp.  He connected with celebrities, teachers and artists.  Often his creations came out of mysterious origins that he just allowed to come through. We are divinely guided. Be inspired by the higher light, the angelic light.  The channels are opening. Listen to Peter's beautiful music and take in the higher vibrations of the Angels. Be a part of raising consciousness and bring in the hope for tomorrow. Thanks again for listening! To your Spirit, Terri PS... Schedule a Spiritual Upgrade Breakthrough Call with me and let's see where you can upgrade your Spiritual Practice. Join Terri's Facebook Group  Follow Terri on Instagram Find her on LinkedIn Episode Credits: Sound Engineer: Laarni Andreshttps://www.facebook.com/laarni.andres.7

This is a special episode all about A2IM's Black Independent Music Accelerator Program, with my guests, Alyssa Mark (A2IM) and Courtnay Moriarty (Pex). Apply to this incredible program here: http://a2im.org/BIMA   The Black Independent Music Accelerator (BIMA) is a fellowship initiative created by The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) with the intention of fighting for social and economic justice within the music industry by amplifying independent, Black-owned music businesses.    My interview with Alyssa Mark of A2IM: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XOXEif0YnMbKC5ejDl2v2?si=6wpAFNM_Tr6EUj9QSkMGhg

On episode 228 of The Quarantine Tapes, Paul Holdengräber is joined by Suzanne Ciani. Suzanne is an incredible pioneer in electronic music. She speaks with Paul about her long history with her instrument, the Buchla, and how her relationship with machines has developed over the course of her career.Suzanne talks to Paul about her relationship with Don Buchla, the inventor of the Buchla synthesizer. She recounts how she came up in music and advertising, telling stories from creating her iconic Coca-Cola pop-and-pour sound and giving Philip Glass Buchla lessons. They discuss Morton Subotnick, the advantages of analog over digital, and the excitement Suzanne draws from the new generation of electronic musicians on a unique and fascinating episode.Suzanne Ciani and Morton Subotnick: https://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2016/06/encounters-suzanne-ciani-morton-subotnickCoca-Cola pop-and-pour sound:  https://youtu.be/_5OXU-dAB2MSuzanne is a five-time Grammy award-nominated composer, electronic music pioneer, and neo-classical recording artist who has released over 20 solo albums including "Seven Waves," and "The Velocity of Love," along with a landmark quad LP “LIVE Quadraphonic,” which restarted her Buchla modular performances. Her work has been featured in films, games, and countless commercials as well.She was inducted into the first class of Keyboard Magazine's Hall of Fame alongside other synth luminaries, including Bob Moog, Don Buchla and Dave Smith and received the Moog Innovation Award. Most recently, she is the recipient of the Independent Icon Award from A2IM.Suzanne has provided the voice and sounds for Bally's groundbreaking "Xenon" pinball machine, created Coca-Cola's pop-and-pour sound, designed logos for Fortune 500 companies, and carved out a niche as one of the most creatively successful female composers in the world. A Life in Waves, a documentary about Ciani's life and work, debuted at SXSW in 2017 and is available to watch on all digital platforms.Ciani is a graduate of Wellesley College and holds a Masters in Music Composition from the University of California, Berkeley.You can find Suzanne Ciani's website at https://www.sevwave.com. Paul Holdengräber is an interviewer and curator of public curiosity. He is the Founder and Director of Onassis LA (OLA), a center for dialogue. Previously he was the Founder and Director of LIVE from the NYPL, a cultural series at the New York Public Library, where he hosted over 600 events, holding conversations with everyone from Patti Smith to Zadie Smith, Ricky Jay to Jay-Z, Errol Morris to Jan Morris, Wes Anderson to Helen Mirren, Christopher Hitchens to Mike Tyson. He is the host of "A Phone Call From Paul," a podcast for The Literary Hub.Music: Morning Spring by Suzanne Ciani.

In this episode, I talk with Alyssa Mark who is the Senior Director of Label Member Relations at A2IM, The American Association of Independent Music. We talk about their work in advocating for independent record labels as well as the community and resources they've built to support independent music. We also talk about how the improvements that effect larger indies can also have a positive impact on smaller independent labels.  Find out more on A2IM by visiting http://otherrecordlabels.com/a2im   Find more resources for independent record labels and DIY artists at http://OtherRecordLabels.com.

Cameron Bashaw interviews producer, artist manager, and label executive James Rhodes about personal development and the trials and tribulations along the way of building one of the most iconic labels with Klayton (Celldweller/Scandroid) in the digital frontier as digital was exploding. Before the streaming era, CDs were still relevant and MP3s were beginning to dominate. FiXT established its digital presence early from the ground up.  In addition, you will learn what a label like FiXT is looking for and what the music industry needs to overcome to continue growing. To learn more about FiXT, vist fixtmusic.com.This podcast is brought to you by Music Producers Alliance®--an online community and professional development platform that provides learning resources, networking opportunities, and mentoring to music creators at all skill levels.James' resource drops:Business Made Simple – the Enneagram resource platform he uses for onboarding team members.Pretzel Rocks – Stream-safe music platform for live-streamers.Merlin Network – The independent's digital music licensing partnerFUGA – Industry-leading music distribution technology platform.A2IM – a not-for-profit trade organization representing a diverse group of over 600 independently-owned American record labels.James' favorite podcasts:Tim FerrisTypologyGary V.Cameron's Resource drops:The Piracy Crusade (book) – “How the Music Industry's War on Sharing Destroys Markets and Erodes Civil Liberties” independently-ownedIntro Song: Celldweller – My DisintegrationOutro song: Voicians - Forgive

This conversation is with Richard Bengloff - former CFO for Sony Music, and in the narrative of Roadrunner Records, former CFO for RED, the distribution company for Roadrunner in the 80's/90's. We talk about Richard's memories of dealing with Roadrunner, and he also gives me a comprehensive introduction into how the distribution/retail side of the record business works. This episode is economics heavy so grab a calculator and strap in! https://www.templeofbleh.com

This week, ProfessorBroman discusses the music industry, DMCA, and streaming with Richard James Burgess, president and CEO of the American Association of Independent Music.Broman and Rare Drop merch now available here:https://shop.raredrop.co/Love Coffee? Check out Kings Coast Coffee Co.http://www.kingscoastcoffee.comFollow me on Twitch:ProfessorBromanFollow me on Twitter:@ProfessorBromanFollow me on Insta:ProfessorBromanSubscribe on YouTube:BromanList Of All Guests:TheList

Richard James Burgess is often credited with creating the terms New Romantic and EDM. He also invented the world’s first electronic drum kit in the Simmons SDS-V; produced the first two albums by Spandau Ballet, amongst others; pioneered the use of synthesisers, sampling and computers in music; worked with artists such as Kate Bush; and forged his own successful career as a musician, perhaps most notably with the band Landscape, who had a Top 5 hit in the UK with 1981’s “Einstein A Go Go”, off their second album, From the Tea-rooms of Mars... to the Hell-holes of Uranus. And that is literally just scraping the surface of Richard’s incredible career. As of today Richard is using his decades of experience to help promote growth and awareness of independent music in his role as President & CEO of A2IM, the American Association of Independent Music.  Richard talks about his career and shares his insights into the state of the music industry in this in-depth interview.

Welcome to another episode of No Need to Ask Podcast. My name is Amani Duncan and I will be your host on this journey. On episode 5, we are launching a new series for No Need to Ask entitled "New Artist Spotlight". I am thrilled to be able to have on the show Madeline Nelson, the first female founder and CEO of the independent label and distribution company Heads Music. Joining Madeline is her newest signing Hannah Eggen. If you appreciate discovery of new talent and music, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Be sure to catch up on previous episodes, including episode 5 "CEO Talk with Madeline Nelson".If you like No Need to Ask Podcast, I encourage you to leave a review here. Thank you and until we meet again, be safe and be well.

Welcome to No Need to Ask Podcast! My name is Amani Duncan and I will be your host on this journey. I recently launched a new series for No Need to Ask entitled "CEO Talk". On this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking to one of the music industry's greats - Madeline Nelson, CEO of Heads Music. Madeline is a seasoned music executive with years of experience, ranging from her work as manager of R&B supergroup Blackstreet to her A&R work with Michael Jackson, Marketing work for J. Cole and current management of Wyclef Jean.After holding the role of Senior Vice President of A&R / Artist Relations across all 3 of the Major labels at Sony Music, where she served as a direct report to CEO Doug Morris, Madeline shifted back to artist management and also founded an indie label staffed entirely by Women. The experience at such a high level at Sony Music gave her a keen understanding of what products should go to market and best practices for organic entry of those products. It also fueled her determination to work towards equality for Women in the music industry.Madeline’s business is an independent, boutique-style music company based in New York City, that focuses on services within management, brand strategy, record label, and publishing.Madeline firmly believes in exploring new technology as a strong way forward for the music business and embraces digital streaming services as an opportunity for artists to take more control of their careers and be paid more fairly.Learn more about Madeline Nelson at www.headsmusic.com. If you enjoy No Need to Ask podcast, please leave a review here: apple.co/3drgU57.Thank you and until we meet again, be safe and be well.

Episode #184 : On this week's episode, we're revisiting another MusicBiz LIVE! event that features candid conversation about what music business trade associations are doing to help their specific constituencies navigate the COVID-19 quagmire. Joining Portia in conversation about the CARES Act and more are : Mitch Glazier and Michele Ballantyne of the RIAA, Richard Burgess of A2IM, Bart Herbison of the NSIA, David Israelite of the NMPA and Sarah Trahern of the CMA. Listen in to find out what relief is coming your way, and learn how to access it in your particular district or state with the help of this week's guests.

A2IM is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade organization representing a diverse group of over 600 Independently owned American record labels. A2IM's independent community includes music labels of all sizes and staffing levels across the United States, from Hawaii to Florida, representing musical genres as diverse as our membership, including Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Classical, Comedy, Country, Dance/electronic, […]

Take a deep dive into the rapid growth of the indie sector, one of the seismic shifts that gained the most attention at the Music Tectonics Conference. Our guide to this shifting terrain is Tracy Maddux, CEO of AVL Digital Group, the parent company of CD Baby, AdRev and DashGo, which all provide DIY Musicians with trusted tools for distribution, marketing, and monetization. Being independent doesn’t mean being alone: learn how Merlin, A2IM, and other organizations unite indie players to multiply their advocacy and negotiating power with governmental bodies and DSPs. As Tracy explains, indie growth is not just about scale. It's about options, audiences, and working together. Tracy places independent music’s growing market share in the context of the music biz and beyond, and shows how that growth interacts with other trends like globalization and the crumbling of the mainstream to shake up power structures. Get a deeper understanding of Mark Mulligan’s prediction in last week’s podcast that the rise of the self-empowered artist will be a more powerful shift than music streaming! The Music Tectonics podcast goes beneath the surface of the music industry to explore how technology is changing the way business gets done. Visit MusicTectonics.com to learn more, and find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know what you think!

Following the last A2IM Indie Week panel including Beggars Group’s Martin Mills and Kill Rock Star’s Portia Sabin, we’re looking at artists on their rosters and asking, “What makes them two of indie music’s longest lasting labels?” ....chartmetric.com @chartmetric #chartmetric #a2im #indieweek #musicanalysis #dataanalytics #indie #adele #killrockstars #beggars #elliottsmith

Hamburg’s Reeperbahn Festival presents seven different acts on Day 3 of A2IM’s Indie Week in NYC, so we check out their data.... chartmetric.com @chartmetric #chartmetric #a2im #indieweek #musicanalysis #dataanalytics #indie #reeperbahn #festival #yeswemystic #ori #surfbort

With Day 2 of A2IM’s Indie Week in the bag, we’re looking at important indie curators moving the needle on Spotify.... chartmetric.com @chartmetric #chartmetric #musicanalysis #dataanalytics #spotify #curators #indie #A2IM #indieweek

We’re on the road! We’re at A2IM’s Indie Week in New York City, Day 1 is over. Sharing three thoughts on simple notifications, stream count isn't the end all be all, and proactive sharing of data insights to inform their creative process.....chartmetric.com @chartmetric #chartmetric #musicanalysis #dataanalysis #indiemusic #a2im

Molly Neuman is the Global Head of Business Development at Songtrust and you may know her from her time ar Kickstarter, A2IM, Rhapsody, or eMusic. Molly is best known as a creator of the riot grrrl movement as Bratmobile's drummer and founding editor of the Girl Germs zine. On this episode, Portia and Molly discuss her career and more. Live from Indie-Con Australia 2018.

It's just Kate and she talks about the crisis at the U.S. border, and how separating families is never the answer. She also talks about why people get so excited to see a couple truly and deeply in love. Then she gets into what it was like hosting A2IM's Libera Awards, and how she graduated from her 4 year program for Non-Dual Kabbalistic Healing at A Society of Souls. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thekatewolffSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/invasion-of-privacy/donations

In this week's episode Blasko and Mike revisit one of the first ever episodes and discuss how their predictions for 2017 and Paul Resnikoff's article: http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/12/19/music-industry-anti-predictions/ Wireless headphones won't take over the world (yet). Apple won't close its iTunes download store (yet). Streaming music won't reach 250 million paying subscribers. (Currently at 100 million.) *According to IFPI's Global Music Report, streaming now makes up the majority (roughly 60%) of digital revenue and for the first time, digital revenues make up 50% of the share of total recorded music industry revenues. Rough estimates show that if 10% of the global population eventually subscribes to a music streaming service, the music industry's worldwide recorded music revenues will far exceed its best year ever in 1999. In fact, a recent Goldman Sachs report predicted that streaming will hit $34bn in revenue in 2030, as part of a healthy $41bn industry.  The Grammys will not be spectacular. Independent artists make up 55% of nominations in all non-producer and non-spoken word categories, according to tabulations from A2IM. In 43 of the 81 categories, the majority of nominees were on independent labels. Independent music is doing better than ever with a record global market share of 37.32% according Billboard. Last year more than two-thirds of Grammy nominations were independent releases. Independent music's authenticity, vitality, and genre diversity ensure its keystone role in the recording industry and American culture. ‘Spotify screws artists!' will finally die.  The music industry won't change YouTube. (artists don't want another losing war against technology (right or wrong). Which means YouTube is all about exposure and micro-penny payments, in 2017 and beyond.) Vinyl won't disappoint.* Sales reports from most Coalition Of  Independent Music Stores show Black Friday sales  increases ranged from +5% to an astounding +53%, with an average increase of 13.8%.  Only two stores reported decreases from their 2016 sales, while a couple reported flat sales.  Less comprehensive data from Small Business Saturday was also positive, ranging from flat to +19% over 2016 sales. Streaming will grow; the number of streaming companies won't. Check out our sponsor Rockabilia and pick up all the merch you've ever wanted at www.rockabilia.com Want more industry insight? Outerloop Coaching's got you covered head over to www.outerloopcoaching.com and http://outerloopcoaching.thinkific.com to sign up for the latest courses. - We want to hear from you so please don't hesitate to email any questions or comments to askblasko@gmail.com Find Blasko on Twitter and Instagram: @blasko1313 Find Mike Mowery on Twitter and Instagram: @mikeoloop ManageMental is part of the Jabberjaw Media Network. www.jabberjawmedia.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #83: Most indie label owners didn't go to business school, and never expected to get interest from venture capitalists. What are the steps they can take to grow their business smartly using investment tools? This live discussion from A2IM's Indie Week focuses on the fundamentals of investing – the basics, the intricacies, the best partnerships, and the pitfalls. When should you look for investors? What should you be aware of when an investor approaches you? Do you understand the difference between debt, and equity financing? We cover the importance of realistically valuing your catalog, how that impacts the investment itself, and what these deal structures look like. This panel will help your company prepare for growth, as you (prudently) consider partnerships, and allies to find the right fit at the right time. Panelists include Jason Peterson (GoDigital Media Group), Nari Matsuura (Massarsky Consulting), and Mathew Carvajal (JP Morgan). Subscribe to The Future of What on iTunes: http://apple.co/1P4Apk0 Follow us: Twitter: http://bit.ly/2gOYMYM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefutureofwhat/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1L6T8fl

Music Biz 101 & More is the only radio show in America that focuses on the business side of the music & entertainment worlds. Hosted by William Paterson University's Dr. Stephen Marcone & Professor David Philp, the show airs live each Wednesday at 8pm on WPSC-FM, Brave New Radio. In this episode, Dr. Richard Burgess, President of A2IM, talks about the transition from studio drummer to becoming head of an industry trade group. He also talks about his entrepreneurship, drumming for The Buggles, and more! Enjoy the talk, listener tweets, and see what you can get out of this. Like what you hear? Tweet us anytime: @MusicBiz101wp Engage and Adore us on The Facebook, The Twitter & Instagram: www.facebook.com/MusicBiz101wp twitter.com/MusicBiz101WP instagram.com/musicbiz101wp/​

Episode #64: Last year, we released 37 episodes on a wide variety of topics in music. From rights to royalties, we covered subjects important to artists and those who support them. On this episode, we look back at the major issues we reported on in 2016 and those who they impacted most. We hear from musician Melissa Ferrick about the Spotify lawsuits that started the year, then A2IM's Richard Burgess gives us the scoop on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and how it's creating problems for the industry. David Israelite of the NMPA clearly breaks down how the Department of Justice has handled the consent decrees and what that means for creators. These stories are still developing, so check back for updates! Subscribe to The Future of What on iTunes: http://apple.co/1P4Apk0 Follow us: Twitter: http://bit.ly/2gOYMYM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefutureofwhat/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1L6T8fl

Episode #53: The idea of large companies collecting information about you for free feels shady, especially when they use that data for profit. Most big tech businesses collect personal information in some fashion, including your favorite streaming services. On one hand, data helps these services tailor your playlists and lets artists know who's listening to them. On the other, data mining can invade listeners' privacy for profit. On this episode we talk to the founder of a new streaming service called Resonate. Peter Harris hopes that his alternative model will benefit artists -- and protect consumers' privacy. We also welcome musician, music business consultant and activist Kiran Gandhi back to the show to demonstrate how artists can benefit from data-driven insights. A2IM CEO Richard Burgess then goes into detail about his recent Op-Ed on Hypebot, “O.P.I.P. Yeah You Know - Free?”

These days, success in the music business is about survival. Major labels can lose millions and still stand because they’re owned by giant corporations. A couple of consecutive bad years for a major and there’s usually a purge, new management brought in, the roster overhauled, maybe they’re merged with another label. And a dreadful side effect of risk aversity that follows these changes is that the music that gets signed and released becomes progressively “safer”. It’s different for independent labels. Successful independents constantly reinvent themselves, and rarely play it safe with the artists they sign and music they release. The best indies are on point, way out in front of the majors, showing us where music is going. It’s inherently risky, especially when you’re paying the bills yourself. Which is why the accomplishents of Beggars Group are all the more stunning. Founded by Martin Mills as the Beggars Banquet label in 1977 during the height of punk rock, Beggars Group has deftly navigated 40 years of changes in musical tastes and technology. They haven’t just survived, they’ve thrived. Evolving into a label owner and distributor, Beggars Group handles Matador Records, XL Recordings, Rough Trade Records, Young Turks and 4AD. A cursory glance at the roster of acts they distribute is staggering. Jack White. Alabama Shakes. FKA Twigs. Radiohead. Warpaint. Grimes. The National. Adele. And over the past 40 years, they’ve been instrumental in bringing some of the most important alternative music ever created into the world by artists like Gary Numan, The Pixies, The Prodigy, Dead Can Dance, and Cocteau Twins. At the helm of Beggar’s digital business is our guest on the show for this episode, Simon Wheeler. As the largest independent music group of labels in Europe, Beggars Group can change the landscape of digital music with their strategic decisions; and Simon has helped crafted and execute these strategies at Beggars since 1997. He’s been inside the guts of every significant digital music opportunity the industry has faced since the beginning. And in this episode, we get deep inside the streaming music landscape, what it means for independent labels, and where Simon feels we’re heading after 20 years in digital music. Beggars Group: http://www.beggars.com/ Simon Wheeler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/afc99 Music we talk about in this episode: The Lemon Twigs: https://www.facebook.com/TheLemonTwigs/ The National: http://americanmary.com/ Jim's A2iM Keynote Address: http://www.trickness.com/blog/the-digital-music-business-and-the-rashomon-effect            

Episode #43: Each year, independent labels converge in New York to talk trade at A2IM's annual Indie Week conference. On this episode bring you some insight into the event with a panel moderated by Portia. She's joined by some of the indie world's best, including Mute Records' Nicole Blonder, Sara Dempsey of ABKCO Music & Records, Dave Martin (Omnian Music Group), and General Manager of Concord Music Group, Jim Selby. While catalog is at the forefront of the discussion, the group touched on marketing to new audiences, adapting to streaming services, and making an impact on social media.

Episode #38: What do artists like Katy Perry, Debbie Harry, Lionel Richie and hundreds of others have against one piece of legislation? Along with many in the creative community, they're calling for reform of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The DMCA was drafted in 1998 — before platforms like Napster and YouTube existed — with the intent of bringing copyright up to date with the digital age. Unfortunately, according to those calling for reform, the outdated act has allowed tech giants to profit from copyright infringement while artists' own earnings plummet. On this episode, we dissect the issue and discuss solutions with Richard Burgess, CEO of A2IM, RIAA's Senior Executive Vice President Mitch Glazier, Perry Resnick of Music Managers Forum, and musician and lawyer John Strohm.

A seminal episode of No Effects with my guest this week, Molly Neuman. Molly played drums in the seminal Riot Grrrl band Bratmobile. But wait, there is much much more. Molly's career in independent music also has included running the seminal punk label Lookout!, managing seminal punk artist Ted Leo, and being VP of seminal trade association A2IM.

Maggie Vail and Jesse von Doom are the co-executive directors of CASH Music (Coalition of Artists and Stakeholders) a non-profit organization that brings an open-source approach to music distribution and production. CASH focuses on educating around those ideas through online resources, stakeholder events, and face-to-face workshops, as well as offering a software platform. Sponsors and patrons This podcast is made possible through the support of sponsors and patrons. MailRoute filters your mail, quarantines any suspicious mail offsite, and delivers only clean mail to your mailboxes. With one simple click, your domain, mail server and other precious resources are protected. For 10% off the lifetime of your account, and a free 15-day trial, visit mailroute.net/disrupt! Thanks to patrons George O'Toole, Jonathan Mann, and Sean Wickett for supporting us directly through Patreon! You can back this podcast for as little as $1 per month. At higher levels, we'll thank you on the air and send you mugs and T-shirts. Show notes Maggie mentioned two early groups that helped independent artists and labels handle digital distribution: the for-profit Merlin and the trade group A2im. Maggie worked with bands at Kill Rock Stars for 17 years before becoming the co-head of CASH. Jonathan Coulton is on CASH's board, and I spoke to him about his career in "Baby Got Back Catalog," March 2013. Back in 2000, Courtney Love explained how the sausage of music-industry accounting in big labels is designed to rip off artists. I visited the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation in 2012, and wrote "The Sound of Silence" for The Magazine about the issues of preservation and rights. Pandora has a good explanation of how music rights have to be licensed in America. Jesse received a fellowship from the Shuttleworth Foundation, which has freed them a bit from the endlessly cycle of fundraising to move forward and grow the staff. Dan Sinker is in charge of the Knight-Mozilla OpenNews project for the Mozilla Foundation, and the founder of Punk Planet, an underground culture magazine.

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