Music Industry 360 (Symphonic Distribution)

Do you know why having a lawyer on your music team is a game-changer? We chatted with Brianna Schwartz and Alexis Schreiber, Partners at Schwartz & Schreiber law firm to reveal the crucial role of legal counsel in the music industry. From essential agreements like producer contracts and split sheets to navigating industry standards and leveraging cutting-edge tech, discover how attorneys can unlock new opportunities for independent artists.

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To learn more about Schwartz & Schreiber clikc here: https://www.schwartzschreiber.com/

Discover why physical distribution is making a comeback in the music industry, from vinyl to cassettes, and how indie artists can capitalize on these trends. In this episode we'll hear from Jocelynn Pryor of AMPED Distribution to learn key strategies for marketing, catalog management, and balancing physical sales with streaming and touring for long-term success. Connect with Jocelynn to learn more: LI: @jocelynnpryor FB: @jocelynn.pryor IG: @santajawz X: @Jawz_P , @ampeddistribution , @amped_dist

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In this episode of the Music Industry 360 podcast, Sarah Janiszewski, Director of Industry Relations at Tidal, discusses her background in the music industry and her role at Tidal. She emphasizes the importance of building a strong fan base and cultivating super fans. Sarah also highlights the challenges of cutting through the clutter in the music industry and offers advice on how artists can stand out. She mentions the tools and resources provided by Tidal, such as the TIDAL Artist Home and the Tidal Rising program for emerging artists. Sarah predicts that the future of music consumption will involve new technologies and experiences, but also emphasizes the resurgence of nostalgia in the industry.

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Learn More about Tidal For Artists: https://tidal.com/forartists

Former DSP Streaming Lead at a Distro gives great tips: https://www.askmikewarner.com/

Water & Music (highlights emerging tech for artists): https://www.waterandmusic.com/

In this episode of the Music Industry 360 podcast, Jorge Brea from Symphonic discusses the pressing issue of streaming fraud in the music industry. He explains what streaming fraud is, how it affects artists and the industry as a whole, and the measures being taken by digital service providers (DSPs) and Symphonic to combat this issue. The conversation also covers best practices for artists to avoid falling into fraudulent practices and insights into future trends in the music industry, including the impact of AI.

Connect with Jorge to learn more:

IG: @symjorge

TW: @JorgeEBrea 

LI: @jorgeebrea

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In this episode of Music Industry 360, Randall Foster and John Mlynczak discuss NAMM's mission to support the global music products industry through advocacy, education, and events like the NAMM Show. They highlight NAMM's role in fostering industry connections, adapting post-COVID, and leveraging technology such as AI to enhance music production. John shares insights about his career, NAMM's advocacy for music education, and workforce development initiatives. The conversation underscores NAMM's commitment to innovation and empowering musicians, educators, and businesses worldwide.

Learn more about NAMM //

IG // ⁠@thenammshow

https://www.namm.org/

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Streaming has been a catalyst for the growth of the Brazilian music industry in the last couple of years, especially considering that three out of four Brazilian people currently have access to the internet, and many of them use this type of services. Listen from Ian Bueno, our GM & Brazil A&R, on best practices for the region.

In this episode of the Music Industry 360 Podcast, we discuss the topic of gender equality in the music industry with Keychange US. Keychange US is a movement that aims to promote equal representation and opportunities for women in music. Our guest, Andréa DaSilva, shares her insights and experiences on the challenges faced by women in the industry and how Keychange US is working towards creating a more diverse and inclusive music industry.

In this episode of Music Industry 360, we sit down for an inspiring conversation with Tom DeGeorge, a local Tampa legend and owner of the must-play room, Crowbar. Tom is also a passionate advocate for independent venues and artists, and as the guardian of NIVA's efforts in the Southeastern U.S., he's been working tirelessly to support over 100 venues in six states as they recover from the pandemic. We'll discuss Tom's vision for Dtour, a coast-to-coast touring model and independent venue network that aims to keep live music dollars local in the hands of hardworking artists. His practical and down-to-earth approach to revitalizing the live music industry and reconnecting with fans across the country will inspire listeners whether you're a music industry professional or simply a fan of live music.

In this episode of Music Industry 360, we sit down with the Executive Director of Backline, a non-profit that provides free mental health and wellness resources to music industry professionals and their families, Hilary Gleason. She co-founded Backline in October 2019, after spearheading a series of conversations across the music industry that illuminated the critical need for increased access to customized mental health resources for a community in crisis. Hilary also serves as founder and CEO of level, a consulting firm that connects businesses and bands to impactful non-profit organizations, which has been in operation since 2017.

In this episode of Music Industry 360 we talk with Ari Herstand, the author of How To Make It In The Music Industry. Ari Herstand is the CEO and founder of the music business education company Ari’s Take and its online school Ari’s Take Academy as well as the host of the Webby Award winning New Music Business podcast.He is also the author of the book How To Make It in the New Music Business which is a #1 best seller in 3 categories on Amazon and is being taught in over 300 universities in the US and has been translated into multiple languages. As a musician he has played over 1,000 shows all over the world and has released 4 albums. Herstand has written for many of the top musician trade magazines and websites including Variety, Billboard, Music Connection Magazine, American Songwriter, and Digital Music News.

In this episode of Music Industry 360, we sit down with Senior Vice President Relationship Manager at Studio Bank, Kari Barnhart, to discuss why music banking is important, the difference between a music bank vs a regular bank, management and so much more.Kari Barnhart has served the Nashville Music Community in various banking roles since 2010. Kari works with clients in all areas and genres of the industry, including songwriters, artists, business managers, and music industry professionals in both the US and abroad. Kari was named as a 2019 NBJ 40 Under 40 award recipient and a 2017 NELA Finalist. She currently serves as the Membership Co-Chair and Past President on the board for SOURCE and as Secretary for the Copyright Society of the South.

In this episode of Music Industry 360, we sit down with Linda Bloss-Baum, Assistant Program Director and Full Time Faculty in the Business and Entertainment Program at American University, to chat about policy implications on the music industry, royalty collections with SoundExchange, the future of the industry for students, and so much more. Before joining SoundExchange, Bloss-Baum ran the Warner Music Group office in Washington, D.C. for six years. She also served as Vice President, Public Policy/Government Relations at Universal Music Group/NBC Universal and Time Warner, Inc. Linda graduated from Catholic University Law School, and proudly serves on the Board of Directors for the Gospel Music Association.

What healthcare resources are available for musicians? We sit down with Tatum Allsep, Founder/CEO of Music Health Alliance, a non-profit organization that removes barriers and bring accessible healthcare to all. Learn more at https://symphonicdistribution.com  Learn more about the Music Health Alliance: www.musichealthalliance.com

In this episode of Music Industry 360, we sit down with Jay Gilbert, music industry consultant, co-founder and digital strategist at Label Logic with decades of experience as an executive at Universal Music, Sony Music and Warner Music Groups. Through his years in the industry, he has created and executed unique online marketing plans for Nirvana, The Police, KISS, Motley Crue, Bob Marley and so many more. We discuss Jay's background in the music industry, the evolution of Label Logic, and the importance of storytelling in the music business. They also delve into the impact of AI and algorithms on the industry, Jay's predictions for the future of music, and his recipe for success in the release cycle. Jay shares his excitement for working with great artists and his love for Americana and jazz music. Learn more at https://symphonicdistribution.com Connect with Jay Gilbert here: https://linktr.ee/Jaygilbert

In this episode of Music Industry 360, Randall Foster interviews Vanessa Schiano, the Manager of Video Distribution and Encoding at Symphonic. They discuss the role of music videos in the digital age and the importance of utilizing platforms like Vevo for video distribution. Vanessa explains the different types of music videos, including lyric videos and visualizers, and provides tips for creating videos on a budget. She also shares her journey to Symphonic and highlights some notable music videos. The episode concludes with information on how to get started with video distribution through Symphonic.

In this episode of Music Industry 360, Randall Foster interviews Paulina Vo and Drew De Leon, co-founders of The Digilogue, a global music and tech ecosystem that focuses on community, music careers, artist discovery, and education with a diverse and inclusive community of over 77,000 members.

The Digilogue offers free membership and hosts events, job boards, artist showcases, and educational programs. They are also expanding their presence internationally. The biggest challenge facing the music industry is the downsizing of larger companies, which affects both the personnel and the artists. The Digilogue aims to address this challenge by supporting independent artists and professionals and providing education and resources to navigate the changing industry.

To learn more: https://www.thedigilogue.com/

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In this episode of the Music Industry 360 podcast, Ariane Paris, a life and career coach and founder of Olympia Coaching, discusses the importance of mindset in the music industry. She emphasizes that mindset is at the root of everything and influences our actions and results. Ariane also talks about the transition and career changes that music executives often go through and the entrepreneurial journey that artists need to embark on. She highlights the need for artists to see themselves as music entrepreneurs and the importance of confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome. Ariane encourages listeners to start doing inner work and focus on personal transformation.   You can learn more about Olympia Coaching here: https://linkin.bio/olympiacoaching/

In this episode of the Music Industry 360 podcast, Jessica and Taylor from The Color Agent discuss promoting LGBTQIA representation in the music industry. They highlight their journey, challenges, and future plans, emphasizing authenticity and fair compensation for LGBTQ artists. They also talk about their platform, TCA2, which provides a safe space for industry professionals and artists to collaborate. The episode underscores the importance of ally support through advocacy, resources, and event sponsorships, and addresses the need for better representation and fair compensation for LGBTQ songwriters. Learn more about The Color Agent here: https://www.thecoloragent.com/

We sit down with Camille Barbone, President and Owner of Camille Barbone Coaching and Consulting, to discuss development and management tips for artists.

On this episode of Music Industry 360, Jorge and Melanie meet with Janette Berrios, Head of Corporate Marketing for Symphonic Distribution. Not only will you hear about how to elevate your brand but, essential marketing tips for artists, record labels, managers and more. You will also hear a bit about Janette's story, how she started with Symphonic, and the daily challenges of working in the music industry.

Symphonic’s Director of Marketing, Janette Berrios, and Product Development Coordinator, Astra Dunbar, are chatting about feature placements and DSPs. We dived into what exactly are stores looking for when featuring music Press play!

After a hiatus, we're excited to bring back the Music Industry 360 podcast! We pick up where we left off featuring an exclusive interview with Symphonic's Head of Business Development and GM of Nashville, Randall Foster. If you've followed the podcast, you will remember that he was our last guest. This episode is hosted by our Founder & CEO Jorge Brea and features a fellow Symphonic colleague, Melanie Dorantes. The topic is one that we've all clung to and that is normalcy and getting back to it. With all of what has happened in the world since our last podcast, we could only start by having a conversation with friends and colleagues about the interests that we all share and not even bring up all that other crazy stuff that is affecting us. On this podcast, we'll hear about Randall's very interesting history and how distribution has changed, tips on getting your music playlisted, synched, and much more.

We discuss SoundCloud Monetization and Whitelisting.

For our first episode, we discuss how digital distribution works, what it is, and much more with special guest Jorge Brea, Founder and CEO of Symphonic Distribution.

New Year, New Goals! This year, we published our Ultimate Guide for a Kickass Year to help you start the year off right. Listen to Randall Foster and Jay Gilbert break down your questions in a Zoom Q&A all about kicking off your year off right.

Influencer Marketing with Johnny Cloherty, founder and CEO of Songfluencer.  Meet Johnny, who made his way through the industry from Agency, to Management, Marketing, and ultimately founding the premier social influencer marketing company in the industry.   Learn the importance of social marketing and what it means for independent and major label artists.

Demystifying sync licensing with Jon Mizrachi of Bodega sync.   We discuss the ins and outs of sync licensing, tips and tricks that will ultimately lead to more success the film and TV space for the independent artist.

We sit down with Darren Simko from Tipsy Records and discuss Label and Brand success for the Independent Artist.

We're sharing every detail that you need to know about music royalties from standard payouts for downloads and streams to when service providers pay artists.

We’re back with Episode 17 of the Music Industry 360 Podcast, and this time we sit down with Randall Foster, Vice President of Business Development & GM of Nashville Location. We discuss music publishing and how important it is for artists to be aware of so they aren't leaving revenue on the table.

Running a music business requires certain monthly expenses that you can claim to reduce your tax liability. Symphonic's CEO Jorge Brea sits down with CPA Patrick Murtha to give you some tips to guide you through filing your tax return.

Learn all about the in's and out's of music and release planning during the holiday season. Find out all the facts from professionals at Symphonic and Play Network.

For the latest episode of Music Industry 360, we wanted to feature a special "Music Leadership" series where we can sit down with prominent figures in the music industry. To kick this concept off within MI 360, we sit back and listen to Jonas Tempel, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Beatport give his take and tell the story of Beatport from his perspective. This podcast features the story of Beatport, from Jonas' perspective and purview as well as some interesting and helpful anecdotes that may be helpful to you in the music business. Beatport was one of the first DSP's that Symphonic ever worked with and have been great partners from day one. Throughout the years, we've learned a lot from people such as Jonas as well as other leaders that the company has had and we wanted to do a special shoutout to the company due to its long standing partnership as well as the many friendships we've received through the years.

Executive Profile of Portia Sabin, President of the Music Business Association and former President of independent music powerhouse, Kill Rockstars.  Profiling Portia's growth in the business from Punk rock musician, to label head, and ultimately her role as an industry leader with the Music Business Association.

We sit down with members of Symphonic's creative team to discuss tips to boost your creativity.

We dive into some free and easy music promotion tips! You don't want to miss out on these!

We’re back with Episode 16 of the Music Industry 360 Podcast, and this time we sit down with Tom DeGeorge, general manager and owner of Crowbar, a local music venue in Tampa. We discuss tips and best practices for reaching out to music venues for booking gigs.

We’re back with Episode 15 of the Music Industry 360 Podcast, and this time we sit down with Ray Roa, music editor for Creative Loafing, to discuss the best tips for reaching out to press.

Artist Manager and Tech Investor/Advisor, Scott Welch on his career in music. Starting as a musician and road manager, moving into Management and managing the careers of Paula Abdul, Steve Perry, discovering Alanis Morissete, and ultimately being a ground-floor investor and advisor to major startup successes like Stubhub, Soundstripe, and Single. We discuss the ins and outs of a diverse industry career with a management legend.

We sit down with our Marketing Director, Janette Berrios, to discuss Spotify best practices for artists.

Looking to create a video for your next release? Join this live Q&A with Andrew Faraone & Alex Branson from Rotor Videos as they answer all your burning questions.

Did you know that there is over 424 million in unmatched royalties that The MLC is looking to pay out? Join Randall Foster & Dae Bogan as they dive deep into the world of publishing.

On Part 1, we discuss Music Video Distribution and Promotion.

On Part 2, we discuss Video Monetization and YouTube Optimization.

We talk all about the principles of design and Album artwork!

We're talking all about the money in the form of Neighboring Rights royalties. Tune in to learn more!

Symphonic's Label and Artist Coordinator, Patrick David Zajda, to chatted with us about publishing administration and it's benefits!

We sit down with our CEO, Jorge Brea, to discuss the Music Modernization Act. Tune in to learn more!