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The Music Business Buddy

Jonny Amos
Artificial Intelligence
Music Industry
Sync Licensing
Music Publishing
Blanket Licensing
Musiversal
Tiktok
Music Licensing
Music Supervision
Daaci
Voiceswap
Youth Music
Metadata
Music Catalogs
A&R
Marketing
Duetti
Publishing
Streaming
Roex Audio

The Music Business Buddy is a podcast about the future of music careers.

Each episode explores how artists and creators are navigating today’s evolving music industry — from AI and streaming to publishing, sync licensing, branding and fan growth.

Featuring conversations with music executives, creatives, entrepreneurs and innovators, the show offers practical insights into how the modern music busi... more

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In this episode, UK based music executive Jake Williams shares insights into modern music release strategies, metadata management, and the role of AI in music distribution. Discover how data-driven decisions and innovative approaches are shaping the ... more

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Spotlight Advisory Group CEO and Co-Founder Dan Scott shares his unique perspective on the value of creativity, ownership, and legacy in the music industry, emphasising purpose over profit and exploring how AI might shape the future of human creativi... more

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Music Industry Executive Andre Mullen shares his insights on transforming the music industry through faith-based, integrated IP models, long-term artist development, and the role of technology in building authentic artist-fan relationships.

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How OpenStage Is Changing the Artist–Fan Relationship

What if artists could build a direct relationship with their fans — rather than relying on social platforms, streaming services and other third parties?

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Recent Guests

Dan Scott
Co-founder and CEO of Spotlight Advisory Group
Spotlight Advisory Group
Episode: Episode 119: What Does Success Look Like ? (With Dan Scott)
Andre Mullen
Music entrepreneur and executive who runs Paradigm, an integrated IP business
Paradigm
Episode: Episode 118: Can We Build a Better Music Business? (With Andre Mullen)
Rob Sealy
Founder/CEO of OpenStage, platform for direct artist-fan engagement
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Episode: Episode 117: How Artists Can Build Real Fan Relationships
Phil Simpson
Founder/Owner of First Original Music
First Original Music
Episode: Episode 116: From Songwriting to Sync - Inside Independent Music Publishing
Jamie Sellers
Record producer, songwriter, and label owner
Caledonia Sound / Caledonia Songs
Episode: Episode 114: Building a Record Label From Scratch in 2026 (with Jamie Sellers)
Grayson Sanders
CEO of Chordal
Chordal
Episode: Episode 112: How The Creator Economy Is Changing Music Licensing (With Chordal CEO Grayson Sanders)
Lucas Rizzo
Founder and CEO of Hekta Music Group
Hekta Music Group
Episode: Episode 111: The Business Beyond The Music (with Lucas Rizzo)
Natalie Brown
Expert marketeer and BIMM alumnus
Episode: Episode 102: The Future Of Music Industry Careers
Lotty Evans
Marketing, branding, and emerging A&R professional
Episode: Episode 102: The Future Of Music Industry Careers

Host

Jonny Amos
UK-based music consultant, artist manager, producer, educator and author

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Great podcast that every music creator should listen to!

    Such a great informative, without being boring podcast! Bought the book, but loving the podcast as that’s easier to digest for me and I use the book for reference. All music creators need to check this out and be informed about the business they’re involved in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becbl00d
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A true educator with the power to inspiration greatness in others

    Disclaimer: I’ve worked with Jonny so I know how good he is. Therefore, is there bias in this review? Undoubtedly! I’m a fan of everything this man does and have seen first hand how valued Jonny is by students and music professionals alike.

    In addition, I’ve seen Jonny’s outstanding ability to distill complexity for the betterment of an ease of understanding by students.

    Jonny will become world name in music education in the coming years and this podcast will be a world favourite for creative m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sm2t
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners describe the content as informative and accessible without becoming dull.
The host is praised for explaining complex music business topics clearly.
Listeners find the episodes useful alongside the host's book and as a practical way to learn about the industry.
Reviews highlight the host's value as an educator for students and music professionals.

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#138
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#199
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#206
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#10
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#51
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#141
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Episode 119: What Does Success Look Like ? (With Dan Scott)
Q: What would you say to artists about the long-term value of their catalogs and the idea of legacy versus estate planning?
Dan argues that catalogs are just assets and that true legacy lies in purpose. He criticizes selling catalogs for short-term gains and highlights the importance of guiding wealth to support ongoing creative impact, not merely transferring money to the next generation. He suggests a life-centered approach over traditional estate planning.
Episode 119: What Does Success Look Like ? (With Dan Scott)
Q: Dan, how have your experiences in music, law, and wealth shaped your view on ownership and money for artists today?
Dan explains that money should be viewed as a tool and a game with rules, not as the end goal. The focus should be on understanding the system, aligning money with purpose, and designing a life and career around creativity and legacy rather than chasing wealth. He emphasizes legacy as living with intention and using wealth to support a meaningful artistic life.
Episode 101: How Independent Artists Build Funding Without Giving Away Ownership
Q: What would you say are the biggest mistakes you see artists making in crowdfunding campaigns?
They often treat it casually, failing to post consistently or communicate urgency across channels, and they don't explain how funds will be spent or what backers will get, which reduces momentum and trust.
Episode 102: The Future Of Music Industry Careers
Q: What should aspiring students focus on outside formal education to build their careers?
The guests stress pursuing passion projects, building a portfolio through real-world projects, networking at gigs and events, and trying different roles to discover what resonates, all while developing a clear personal brand.
Episode 102: The Future Of Music Industry Careers
Q: How has your understanding of the music industry evolved during your studies?
All three guests describe a shift from theoretical classroom learning to practical, hands-on knowledge—especially around contracts, rights, and the day-to-day operations of management, labels, and marketing—driven by exposure to experienced mentors like Anne Harrison and Jon Hart.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Music Business Buddy

What is The Music Business Buddy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Practical guidance on building a sustainable career in the modern music industry, with a focus on the business decisions that shape artists' creative and financial futures. Host Jonny Amos, a UK-based music professional, alternates interviews with music executives, entrepreneurs, artists and other practitioners with solo explainers on topics such as publishing, royalties, sync licensing, fan relationships, funding, AI and music careers.

The emphasis is on how industry systems work in practice: rights and ownership, artist development, revenue models, metadata and the changing role of technology. Conversations bring together independent music businesses and established industry perspectives, while the solo episodes translate complex subject... more

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1. Dan Scott
2. Andre Mullen
3. Rob Sealy
4. Phil Simpson
5. Jamie Sellers
6. Grayson Sanders
7. Lucas Rizzo
8. Natalie Brown

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