Modern Musician Podcast

The Artist Economy: Episode 05 — Who Gets to Speak for the Artist?

This is the week consent got delegated. This week on The Artist Economy, Michael Walker, Chris Saunders, Sol Gold, and Jared Christianson break down what happens when la

#344- Aurelie Couble: From Music Producer to Six-Figure Business Owner

Aurelie Couble is a Canadian music producer and online educator who built a six-figure business teaching self-taught music creators how to turn their skills into real inc

The Artist Economy: Episode 04 — The Week the Music Industry Started Checking IDs

What happens when the music industry starts deciding what counts as human? This week on The Artist Economy, Michael Walker, Chris Saunders, Sol Gold, and Jared Christian

#343 - Cathy Pellow: The Artist Development Lessons That Still Matter After 20 Years

Cathy Pellow is the founder of Sargent House, one of the most influential independent record labels in alternative, experimental, and heavy music. For more than two decad

The Artist Economy: Episode 03 — Who Gets Paid When AI Uses Music?

The AI fight is moving from permission to money. This week on The Artist Economy, Michael Walker, Chris Saunders, Sol Gold, and Jared Christianson break down what happen

#342 - Theresa Wolters: The Safety Net Every Musician Needs

Theresa Wolters is the Executive Director of MusiCares, leading efforts to provide health, mental health, addiction recovery, financial, and emergency support to music pr

The Artist Economy: Episode 02 — Who Owns Music in the Age of AI?

When a song becomes part of culture, who actually owns it? This week on The Artist Economy, Michael Walker, Chris Saunders, Sol Gold, and Jared Christianson explore how

#341 - Fabiana Claure: The Business Model That Helps Musicians Escape the One-to-One Trap

Dr. Fabiana Claure is a concert pianist, music business strategist, and AI innovation leader who helps music educators turn their expertise into scalable, profitable busi

The Artist Economy: Episode 01 — AI, Prediction Markets & The Future of Music

What happens when AI starts rewriting the rules of the music industry? On the first episode of The Artist Economy, Michael Walker, Chris Saunders, Sol Gold, and Devin M

#340 - Diamond Johnson: How Beyoncé's Tour Drummer Became the Industry's First Call

Diamond Johnson is a world-class drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and music director whose career has taken him from church stages to the world's biggest arenas. Best know

#339 - Max Wild: Done Is Better Than Perfect: The Secret to Finishing More Tracks

Max Wild is the CEO and co-founder of 343 Labs, a leading music production and DJ school with campuses in New York City and Berlin. An electronic musician, producer, educ

#338 - Dr. Chelsey Green: Inside the GRAMMYs with a Billboard #1 Recording Artist

Dr. Chelsey Green is a No. 1 Billboard-charting recording artist, internationally acclaimed violinist, educator, and cultural leader. She serves as Chair of the Board of

#337 - Oskar Eichler: Build a Bigger Fanbase with Better Data, Not Bigger Budgets

Oskar Eichler is the Founder & CEO of Songstats, the leading music analytics platform trusted by more than 10,000 artists, labels, and industry professionals to track rea

#336 - Chris Boshuizen: What Seeing Earth From Space Taught Me About Music and Life

Chris Boshuizen, better known as Dr. Chrispy, is a physicist, entrepreneur, musician, and former astronaut whose career bridges the worlds of science and creativity. As t

#335 - David Andrew Wiebe: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Lessons Every Music Artist Can Apply

David Andrew Wiebe is an award-winning composer, bestselling author, and music marketing strategist dedicated to helping independent artists build sustainable careers. As

#334 - Igor Alpatov: The Rise of Free Music Distribution and the Democratization of the Music Industry

Igor Alpatov is the Strategic Partnerships Lead at FreshTunes, a fee-free digital music distribution platform helping independent artists release music worldwide while ke

#333 - Luke Justin Roberts: The Real Reason Your Music Content Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Fast)

Luke Justin Roberts (LJR) is a nostalgic alternative rock artist and filmmaker from Laurel, Maryland who blends ’80s pop energy with soaring alt-rock and cinematic storyt

#332 - Chris Swanson: AI in Music — Opportunity or Threat for Indie Artists?

Chris Swanson is the co-founder of Secretly Group, the influential independent music company behind labels including Secretly Canadian, Jagjaguwar, Dead Oceans, and The N

#331 – Matt Adell: Can AI Respect Copyright and Still Power the Future of Music?

Matt Adell is a music tech entrepreneur and the COO & co-founder of Musical AI, a rights-first AI licensing platform designed to protect creators in the era of generative

#330 - Chris SD: Why Sync Licensing Is the Smartest Move for Indie Artists

Chris SD is an award-winning music producer and sync licensing expert who helps indie songwriters get their music placed in top TV shows, films, and advertisements. After