
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 108 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusic CommentaryMusic | |||

A song can be great and still miss its audience, simply because nobody knows where to place it. That problem sits at the heart of my conversation with Zotz - the strategist, music executive, and CEO of Rocketship Music, a new platform built to help a... more
AI music tools are moving fast, but one issue keeps poisoning the well: models trained on copyrighted songs with little or no visibility into what went in. When creators cannot see the training data, they cannot consent, negotiate, or get paid, and w... more
You can feel it happening: people are watching less legacy television, and the internet is filling the gap with an endless stream of short-form video, livestreams, indie games, podcasts, and creator-led brands. That shift doesn’t just change how audi... more
Most artists don’t fail because they lack talent. They fail because they rush, chase the wrong signals, or hand over control before they understand what they own. I’m joined by John Hart, A&R consultant and artist management specialist, for a straigh... more
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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.
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
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This show delivers practical, data-driven insights for music creators and industry professionals, blending hands-on strategies with interviews and commentary. Episodes cover A&R, artist development, publishing, metadata and catalogs, branding, fintech, and marketing for independent artists, as well as production music and licensing. A standout trait is the host's ability to translate complex industry dynamics into repeatable steps, backed by real-world examples and guest expertise from A&R veterans, technologists, composers, and brand specialists. Listeners can expect actionable frameworks, concrete tactics, and perspectives on navigating the evolving music business with independence and ownership in mind.
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The Music Business Buddy launched 2 years ago and published 108 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Lotty Evans
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