Set Realistic Goals, Expectations [Music Biz Weekly Podcast]

This week on the Music Biz Weekly podcast Jay Gilbert and Michael Brandvold discuss why you need to set realistic expectations and goals for any project you are working on. It’s your very first release, thinking that Rolling Stone will review is not realistic. You can’t sell out a show…

Sony Music Unveils Joint Venture With Two Podcast Veterans

As the podcasting industry continues to explode, Sony Music now wants in. Sony Music Entertainment has just unveiled a new joint venture. Partnering with podcast developers Laura Mayer and Adam Davidson, the still-unnamed joint venture will find and de…

Spotify is encouraging artists to make their own podcasts using Anchor

Why Spotify’s new strategy could result in a clearer ROI at the platform
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Sony Music launches podcast company with Adam Davidson and Laura Mayer

Sony Music Entertainment is getting into making podcasts. The major music group has announced a new joint venture with  podcast developers Adam Davidson and Laura Mayer that intends to ‘find and develop original podcast talent and programming&#82…

Interview With A Legend: Todd Rundgren (Our Latest Podcast)

I had the opportunity to speak with one of music’s most influential figures, Todd Rundgren. Todd is a true pioneer of DIY.  He’s among the first to record, produce and play all the instruments on his albums. He’s also teamed up with v…

Get Ready for a Spotify App Overhaul — With Lots of Podcast Real Estate

Spotify is testing a new version of its app that gives podcasts more prominent, according to a report on Friday. Spotify hopes that the overhaul will make it easier for people to listen to podcast content on the platform.  According to a report in Bloo…