Other recent highlights include a conversation with Ludacris during quarantine, in which he revealed that he owns 22 acres of land, a private plane and is a survivalist ready for the apocalypse. Mogul: This Spotify podcast, hosted by journalist/DJ Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins, explores the most iconic moments in hip-hop history, spawning its own spinoff “The Mogul Mixtapes,” featuring interviews with artists and journalists on such hot-button topics as the influence of the late DJ Screw, a fanboy gushing over Schoolboy Q’s 2016 cult classic “Blank Face LP,” or an instant analysis of Kanye West’s Atlanta “Donda” listening parties. His range of guests is impressive and he can engage some in revealing conversations, from Irving Azoff and Live Nation chief Michael Rapino to Paul Anka and Harry Casey of K.C. The Bob Lefsetz Podcast: Love him or loathe him - many do both at the same time - the self-invented industry pundit has always had a unique take on the music business, going back to the days when he was expressing himself via a snail-mailed letter. Recent topics include productivity hacks for musicians, tips for getting back on-stage after the pandemic, creating the perfect release plan and how Siren and the Sea’s Cristina Cano managed to grow her monthly Spotify listeners by 2000%. An eclectic guest list ranges from artists who work with the indie digital distributor to guest speakers at their DIY Musician Conferences. Episodes 1-4 are available now new installments will be released weekly.ĭIY Musician Podcast: CD Baby’s Kevin Breuner and Chris Robley - both musicians themselves - examine the challenges of attaining a successful career as an artist.
Topics range from “Were the Sex Pistols overrated?” to “How was AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black’ recorded in the Bahamas?” Artists explored include the Cure, the Clash, David Bowie, Wire, the Damned, the Jam, Buzzcocks (you get the idea).
Circa is an inquisitive, passionate guide who offers valuable career strategies for aspiring musician and industry hopeful alike.ĭeep Cuts: Lost and Found: Hosted by renowned music supervisor Thomas Golubić, author/critic Chris Nashawaty and their pals Bill Fidurko, Derek Brain and Rich Eyre, this podcast examines “overlooked, underrated and forgotten music,” starting with 1977, the year punk broke. Broken Record: Hosted by Justin Richmond, with interviews led by Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell and former New York Times editor Bruce Headlam, this iHeartMedia podcast is an audio version of liner notes, designed to create conversations “between the artist and the audience and the audience and the rest of the world.” Recent episodes have included John Hiatt & Jerry Douglas, Henry Rollins, Jaden Smith, Daryl Hall, Lukas Nelson, Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen, Mark Ronson, Eno, Liz Phair and Peter Frampton.Ĭreative Juice: Hosted by the ever-curious Circa and his Indepreneur team, this podcast on music marketing is aimed at people pursuing a career in the biz, whether as an artist, promoter, manager or label employee.