
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!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 314 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||

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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
An unbelievably informative and a great music discovery podcast. If you have not heard it what are you waiting for??
Essential listening for independent musicians, labels, and other industry folks. Great info on the current workings of the music industry.
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
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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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