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The Music Business Buddy

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

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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When you approach crowdfunding with a plan, it becomes one of the most powerful tools an independent artist can use to fund an album, a tour, a music video, or the next career step without handing over control.

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Episode 100 is a landmark for me, so I went back through the first 99 conversations and pulled out the 10 biggest lessons I want every music creator to use into 2026. If you make songs, release recordings, or collaborate with anyone at all, this is t... more

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Royalties don’t disappear, they get stuck. When the data can’t identify you, the system can’t pay you, even if the money has been collected. That’s why I wanted to bring on Amit Dubey from Beat Street Music and Publishing in Mumbai, India; a speciali... more

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Confusing distribution with publishing is one of the fastest ways to lose time, miss money, and second guess every release decision you make. I’m Jonny Amos - host of The Music Business Buddy and I’m stripping it back to basics so you can clearly sep... more

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Amit Dubey
From Beat Street Music and Publishing in Mumbai, India
Beat Street Music and Publishing
Episode: Episode 99: Why India Is Becoming Music’s Next Global Powerhouse
Jonathan Heeter
Leader of Middle8, a China division for Western labels and artists
Middle8
Episode: Episode 97: How Artists Build Real Fans In China (Platforms, Strategy & What Actually Works)
Jack McCarthy
Founder/Partner at IndieX (part of Indiepreneur)
IndieX / Indiepreneur
Episode: Episode 96: How Indie X Turn Fans Into Income (Artist Ownership & Revenue Strategy)
Tiangu Zhu
Owner and founder of Songpot
Songpot
Episode: Episode 95: How SongPot AI is Changing Music Discovery (And What It Means for Sync & Creators)
Pete Ganbarg
A&R legend, senior A&R at Atlantic; former president of A&R at Atlantic Records; director at Pure Tone Music
Pure Tone Music; Atlantic Records
Episode: Episode 93: Inside Hit-Making With Grammy-Winning A&R Pete Ganbarg
Jason Hollis
Multifaceted entrepreneur and veteran of the music industry; Nashville-based
Independent entrepreneur; co-owner of a venue in Nashville; author
Episode: Episode 92: Why Artists Don’t Need Permission Anymore
Collette Williams
Session musician, drummer, multi-instrumentalist
Independent musician with Blossoms and Rews
Episode: Episode 91: How to Become a Session Drummer (Real Career Path with Collette Williams)
Drew Sherrod
Music supervisor, producer, consultant
Nashville-based music supervision and publishing work
Episode: Episode 88: Understanding Music Supervision in Context
Robin Maddicott
Music catalog specialist with over 20 years of experience in metadata, distribution, auditing, and rights management
Telegram Studios (Chief Growth Officer)
Episode: Episode 86: Music Rights & Catalogues Explained (What Artists Must Understand)

Host

Jonny Amos
Host and author, The Music Business Buddy

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 34 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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Insightful, practical guidance for building a music business.
The host distills complexity into actionable steps for creators.
Guests bring real-world expertise across A&R, branding, and tech.

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#32
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#154
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#31
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#37
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#167
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#203
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Episode 99: Why India Is Becoming Music’s Next Global Powerhouse
Q: How is the Indian independent artist scene evolving, and what challenges do younger artists face?
Independent artists are growing, driven by new consumption patterns and shorter attention spans. The economics have shifted to usage-based payments, encouraging more creative output, but they face algorithmic pressures and the need to maintain core creative integrity amid technology shifts.
Episode 99: Why India Is Becoming Music’s Next Global Powerhouse
Q: What is Sangeet Dwar and why is it significant?
Sangeet Dwar is a government-initiated single licensing window for public performances, intended to reduce friction by providing a unified licensing process, which helps businesses and creators track and report usage more efficiently.
Episode 51: How Songwriters Build Careers Through Sync
Q: How did the idea to sample CeCe Peniston come about?
The approach was to use a replay rather than a direct sample, with CeCe Peniston approving the concept and her team setting a publishing percentage early on, followed by re-voicing with a vocalist who sounded like CeCe to create the track.
Episode 49: The Future Of Ethical AI In Music
Q: How can AI tools impact music education and accessibility?
The guest suggests these tools can lower barriers to entry, help with cognitive development through creativity, and enable broader access to music making, particularly in underfunded educational settings.
Episode 49: The Future Of Ethical AI In Music
Q: What are the main products Daaci offers and how do they differ?
Adaptive focuses on clever editing of licensed music for editorial use, while Generative serves as a co-pilot for creators to assist and amplify the creative process, both designed to keep the artist in control of the final work.

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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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Recent guests on The Music Business Buddy include:

1. Amit Dubey
2. Jonathan Heeter
3. Jack McCarthy
4. Tiangu Zhu
5. Pete Ganbarg
6. Jason Hollis
7. Collette Williams
8. Drew Sherrod

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