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Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

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Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris features exclusive conversations with some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, and the recording industry.

From legendary artists and Grammy winners to producers, songwriters, record label executives, and industry innovators, Darrell delivers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the people shaping music today.

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Recent Guests

Danielle De Picciotto
Artist, one half of Hacke de Picciotto
Hacke de Picciotto
Episode: HackedePicciotto: New Album, Creative Process & More
Alexander Hacke
Musician, member of Einstürzende Neubauten
Hacke de Picciotto
Episode: HackedePicciotto: New Album, Creative Process & More
Christina Baur
Founder of Be Your Own Star and manager at MW Management
Be Your Own Star / MW Management
Episode: Christina Baur: Be Your Own Star, Branding & Success
Sacha Mattey
Head of Partnerships and Strategy, Darkroom Records
Darkroom Records
Episode: Sacha Mattey: Darkroom Records & Billie Eilish
Bob Bert
Drummer and musician with Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, and other influential NYC acts
Musician
Episode: Bob Bert on Sonic Youth, Andy Warhol & the New York Music Scene
Johnny Iguana
Musician, Claudettes keyboardist and founder
Claudettes
Episode: The Legendary Claudettes from Chicago with Johnny Iguana
Janice McLean DeLoatch
Founder, Chief Executive, and Chairman of the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame
Women Songwriters Hall of Fame
Episode: Women Songwriters Hall of Fame (WSHOF) Dr Janice McLean DeLoatch
Ali Handal
Musician, guitarist, author of Guitar for Girls, singer-songwriter
Ali Handal Music / Venus Guitars
Episode: Ali Handal: Crafting Songs, Guitar Tone & Indie Success
Laura Whitmore
Founder of She Rocks Awards; musician and promoter
She Rocks Awards / Positive Grid (via guest appearance)
Episode: Laura B Whitmore on the Music Industry & She Rocks Awards

Host

Darrell Craig Harris
Host of the show; longtime music journalist and interviewer.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 193 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    Love listening to this podcast! Everyone offers different things during their interviews and it’s nice to learn from it! I’ve loved getting to be a part of it myself as well. 🥳❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    H Shay
    United States7 months ago
  • Always informative

    DCH always makes the guest really comfortable and clearly does his research. The diversity of his guests always makes for an interesting watch and listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gilbertosamba
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Made me a regular listener

    I am a music lover and always search for music discussion. I got you from my random search but your hosting, the discussion made me a regular listener. You guys are really awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irvin Cardwell
    United States4 years ago
  • Waiting for the next one

    I will thank you for making my leisure time more enjoyable. While taking rest I listen to your episodes and it gives me a great pleasure cause I am very fond of music. Your representation, your hosting amuse me. Waiting for the next one , hope it would be much more enjoyable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janet Tuckar
    United States4 years ago
  • You guys are really awesome.

    To lead a sound full life music really matters and Thank you for the wonderful way you put it. Hope everybody will be happy listening such episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pamela Fleetwood
    United States5 years ago

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Guests are well-researched; conversations feel informative and relatable.
High-quality production with insightful questions that draw out practical takeaways.
Host builds comfort and keeps the dialogue engaging across diverse guests.
Listeners appreciate the variety and depth of topics in music business and artistry.

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Award-Winning Chart Topping Singer-Songwriter Miist
Q: How did you decide to start a podcast, Make Me Smile with Mist?
It started from a previous project and a heavy story about loneliness; I created the podcast to promote small, actionable steps that can change lives, like smiling at someone.
Award-Winning Chart Topping Singer-Songwriter Miist
Q: Mist, how are you doing today?
I'm doing great.
HackedePicciotto: New Album, Creative Process & More
Q: What was the approach to recording this album and its production?
We self-produced at our home studio, integrating a mix of digital sounds and analog textures, and giving Danielle space to explore piano and keyboard parts.
HackedePicciotto: New Album, Creative Process & More
Q: How would you describe your style and how it relates to your past work?
We describe our music as a symphonic drone with soundtrack-like qualities, blending electronic sources with traditional instruments and a focus on atmosphere over conventional song structures.
The Legendary Claudettes from Chicago with Johnny Iguana
Q: What was it like working on the Garage Glamour album and choosing production?
We recorded in multiple sessions across different studios; I brought in producer JQ and leveraged my uncle Steve Berkowitz for his engineering and historical perspective, blending hands-on live feel with deliberate overdubs to create a cohesive sound.

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This show features in-depth conversations with influential figures across the music industry, including artists, labels, instrument makers, producers, and insiders shaping music in film and television. Episodes consistently explore artist development, branding, touring logistics, partnerships, and the evolving music business, with a strong emphasis on practical advice, entrepreneurship, and authentic collaboration. Noteworthy is the breadth of guests—from indie artists and major label executives to pioneering women in music advocacy—demonstrating a commitment to actionable insights for professionals navigating careers, brands, and live events in a dynamic landscape.

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Recent guests on Music Matters include:

1. Danielle De Picciotto
2. Alexander Hacke
3. Christina Baur
4. Sacha Mattey
5. Bob Bert
6. Johnny Iguana
7. Janice McLean DeLoatch
8. Ali Handal

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