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The Future of What

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Founded by Music Biz President, Portia Sabin as a way to educate musicians on the realities of the music business, The Future of What Podcast has become a forum where the most significant voices in our industry discuss important issues of the day. Tune in as she hosts important industry figureheads and innovators alike in exciting discussions on where the music business is headed next!

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Songtradr was founded by artist & producer Paul Wiltshire as a solution for independent artists to upload their own tracks to be licensed all in one place, in response to him facing these struggles in his own career. Since then, the platform has expa... more

Music law is important for everyone in our industry to be familiar with, no matter your role or experience level. This episode features Matthew Wilson and Michelle Davis of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, two entertainment lawyers who champion this belief... more

To keep pace with change, adapting to new technologies is essential. Good Boy Records has not only adapted, but created their own tech — an AI-powered legal platform called Clearnote. This platform was developed by Good Boy’s founders & their VP of O... more

After noticing artists spending more than they were getting at agencies, Danny Garcia developed SongTools to let music creators take control of their marketing campaigns via playlisting and ad tools. Though originally delivered primarily to artists t... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Langworthy
Chief Revenue Officer at Songtradr, formerly CEO of 7digital.
Songtradr
Episode: Episode #282 — Navigating a Fragmented Industry: Songtradr’s Paul Langworthy on Music Rights & Licensing
Matthew Wilson
Music lawyer specializing in entertainment and sports law at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
Episode: Episode #281 — Democratizing Music Legislation Education: A Conversation with Matthew Wilson & Michelle Davis of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
Michelle Davis
Associate at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP focusing on music and technology law
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
Episode: Episode #281 — Democratizing Music Legislation Education: A Conversation with Matthew Wilson & Michelle Davis of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
Cameron Siasi
VP of Operations at Good Boy Records and founder of Clearnote
Good Boy Records
Episode: Episode #280 — How Clearnote is Revolutionizing Contract Management in Today’s Music Business
Danny Garcia
CEO of SongTools
SongTools
Episode: Episode #279 — Artist-First Music Marketing: A Conversation with Danny Garcia of SongTools
David Dann
Co-founder of Green Tea Distro
Green Tea Distro
Episode: Episode #278 — From Label Power to Artist Power: How Green Tea Distro Supports Modern Musicians
Morgan Hayduk
Co-founder of Beatdapp, focusing on fraud detection and prevention.
Beatdapp
Episode: Episode #277 — The Future of Fraud Protection: Beatdapp’s Trust & Safety OS Explained
Andrew Batey
Co-founder of Beatdapp, discussing advancements in trust and safety technologies.
Beatdapp
Episode: Episode #277 — The Future of Fraud Protection: Beatdapp’s Trust & Safety OS Explained
Michael Lewan
Executive Director of the Music Fights Fraud Alliance
Music Fights Fraud Alliance
Episode: Episode #276 — How the MFFA Is Taking Ownership of the Music Industry’s Fraud Issue

Host

Portia Sabin
President of the Music Business Association, hosting discussions with key industry figures about the music business and its future.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • YouTube Companion Videos??

    Can we get this podcast on YouTube, even if it’s just audio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jae606B
    United States3 years ago
  • I'm Newly Hooked On This Great Podcast!

    I am a music biz professional for many a year and listen to music biz podcasts frequently. I recently discovered The Future of What podcast and have become a big fan. The music biusiness evolves so quickly, despite most thinking music is simply music. This informative podcast keeps music biz performers, songwriters, and behind the scenes support staff informed with what is going on. Being enlightened means less hard lessons learned the painful head butting way. Keep up the great work Portia Sabi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Capt. K
    United States6 years ago
  • An unbelievably informative and a great music discovery podcast. If you have not heard it what are you waiting for??

    Podchaser
    5
    Shaun Fanthome
    6 years ago
  • Essential/ informative

    Essential listening for independent musicians, labels, and other industry folks. Great info on the current workings of the music industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OnTelephone
    United States6 years ago
  • New Tools For Developing Artist Episode

    Thanks for producing such a fantastic episodes that addresses the realities of the business and not focused on “sound bites”. Cameo and Chelsea were great guests that have the necessary experience and knowledge of the modern music business to provide meaningful insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Max L. Storm
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging nature of the discussions, highlighting the podcast's role in navigating the complexities of the music industry.
The host is praised for her ability to foster insightful conversations with industry experts, making the content accessible and relevant.
Audience members express a desire for more diverse topics, indicating satisfaction with the current discussions but a wish for broader coverage.

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Episode #279 — Artist-First Music Marketing: A Conversation with Danny Garcia of SongTools
Q: What is the significance of validation for independent artists?
Validation is crucial for DIY artists to demonstrate to platforms like Spotify and Apple that they have real engagement from listeners.
Episode #279 — Artist-First Music Marketing: A Conversation with Danny Garcia of SongTools
Q: What is SongTools and what does it do?
SongTools helps music creators build a fan base by automating marketing and playlisting for artists.
Episode #278 — From Label Power to Artist Power: How Green Tea Distro Supports Modern Musicians
Q: How do you guys handle that at your company?
It depends on where the artist is at, focusing first on developing their sound and then marketing.
Episode #271 — Safeguarding Our Industry: Inside Vobile’s Fight Against Fraud
Q: What are the victories and the positive things you can point to at this point?
Mills highlights the growing number of distributors recognizing their responsibility to prevent fraud at the point of upload, and the technological advancements being made to identify manipulated audio.
Episode #269 — Reinventing Music Search: AIMS’ Solution for Precision and Unbiased Results
Q: So what makes this different?
Our prompt search allows users to describe what they're looking for in natural language, and we match it directly to the audio.

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This podcast serves as an educational platform for musicians and industry professionals, exploring significant topics surrounding the music business. Listeners are exposed to discussions that cover a wide array of subjects, including the intricacies of music streaming services, the challenges faced by independent record labels, and the evolving landscape of music rights and technology. Notably, the content emphasizes the relevance of high-resolution audio, charitable initiatives within the industry, and the growing significance of data analytics in artist management. With a focus on industry innovation, this program aims to empower musicians while enlightening them about the complexities and realities of their craft in today's marketplace.

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Recent guests on The Future of What include:

1. Paul Langworthy
2. Matthew Wilson
3. Michelle Davis
4. Cameron Siasi
5. Danny Garcia
6. David Dann
7. Morgan Hayduk
8. Andrew Batey

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