In 2026, AI content is everywhere and trust is dropping fast — which is exactly why livestreaming is becoming the most underpriced move for independent artists.In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Knecht (GaryVee’s official livest...

If you’re 30+ and you’ve ever felt “too old” to make it in music... this episode is for you. The truth is the old industry did favor younger artists. But the new music economy changed the rules, and being older actually comes with HUGE advantag...

Sean Garrett aka “The Pen” is one of the most legendary hitmakers of the modern era. He’s credited with 18 Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles in just 7 years, and Billboard recently ranked him #23 on its Greatest Songwriters of the 21st Century list....

Yes we did an entire episode on comment sections because the value from them can be MASSIVE. We break down 7 ways to turn comments into a GOLDMINE by using them as signals (what’s working), distribution (getting discovered), and conversion (tur...

Patrick Stafford is a videographer, content strategist, and worldbuilder who works hands-on with artists to shoot high-quality promo content in record time. His videos are tailored to the artist’s world, look high quality without breaking the b...

Using everything we learned from interviewing 250+ artists and industry pros, we graded 12 of the most common music marketing strategies. The goal of this episode is to help indie artists who feel like they are drowning in "marketi...

For indie artists struggling with how often to release music, how to promote songs on social media, and how to stop getting stuck in perfection paralysis… this episode is for you.Pertinence breaks down the Hyper-Drop Strategy—a repeatab...

Curtiss King (aka Captain DIY) is back for round two. This episode is the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) 101 playbook for indie artists—especially the ones who feel weird or insecure about selling their music.Curtiss breaks down how 100 dieha...

L.Dre breaks down how he went from a warehouse job, $30K in debt, and posting “into the void” to living off chill beats, streaming royalties, and brand deals with Honda, Samsung, Visa, and even a cat company.If you’re an artist or produc...

Ari Herstand is an artist, educator and best-selling author of "How to Make It in the New Music Business". With his platform Ari's Take, he's helped tens of thousands of artists and is often referred to as the "poster child of DIY music". ...

On this episode, we sit down with Futuristic – an artist, manager, and CEO who spends 100% of his time in the indie artist world. He’s not just using the game for his own career anymore… he’s obsessed with helping other independent artists win....

We sit down with Chris Herche, SVP at Create Music Group (recently valued at over $1B) to break down exactly how the modern record label operates in 2026.We dig into:👉 How indie labels are beating the majors👉 Why A&R + digit...

Director of Music Distribution at Genius/Worldstar Kayvan Daragheh breaks down why community is the new superpower for indie artists. We dive into building real fans, keeping them engaged, and why most artists lose the audience the...

Brian Freeman, creator of Cadillac Chronicles, breaks down how he accidentally built one of the most impactful music platforms today. We talk self-discovery, consistency, artist development, virality, and why performance/interview ...

Every artist dreams of being independent, but few talk about the price tag. LaRussell gets brutally honest about what it actually takes to stay indie: the money, the marketing, the mindset. In this episode, LaRussell breaks down ho...

"Viral" has become a triggering word for most artists. The community is extremely divided: half lose sleep over going viral while the other half downplay it's importance.In this episode, we break down the truths about what "going viral"...

“Music Marketing Doesn’t Have to Suck” is the motto of Zack Fischmann aka "Magic Nothing" - one of today’s most trusted voices helping independent artists navigate the chaos of music marketing.In this episode, we unpack how artists can ...

What does it take to shape the sound of multiple generations? For Neal H. Pogue, it’s not about "perfection" - it's about a feeling.In this episode of the One More Time Podcast, the 7x GRAMMY-winning mix engineer pulls back the curtain ...

The truth is, great music isn’t enough anymore. Artists need a great brand, a great story, and a great strategy.In this episode, we sit down with Shauna “Peezy” Spears, VP of Marketing at Venice Music, former exec at TikTok, and marketi...

Tab Nkhereanye is the SVP of A&R at BMG (aka the 4th major). He's been a part of 15 #1 records as a songwriter turned executive. In this episode, we discuss the formula for hit songs, discovering Frank Ocean, writing Justin Bie...

Nic D is one of the biggest independent artists in the world. He's amassed over 1.5 billion streams without the help of a label or a manager. In this unfiltered conversation, Nic D responds to the most common excuses indie artists ...

Cabrea Casey is the Director of A&R and Sync at Downtown Music Publishing. She's helped countless songwriters, artists and producers get paid for their art.  This is a crash course on how to not get SCREWED as a songwriter. We ...

Timbaland just signed an AI artist and the internet is PISSED...In this episode, we break down the facts on Timbo's new venture, explain both sides of the AI music argument, and share advice for HUMAN musicians to compete vs. AI artists...

Andrew Southworth is a music marketing expert who has mastered the art of paid ads. His strategies have helped his clients get over 300M streams, sell out tours, sell out merch drops, etc. This episode is 86 minutes of free game fr...

Zach Bryan is living proof that you don’t need a label, a gimmick, a fortune, or industry co-signs to build a career that actually matters.In this episode, we break down how a kid in the Navy started posting videos shot on a cracked iPh...