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Modern Musician Podcast

Modern Musician

An educational podcast for musicians looking to grow their audience online and make a sustainable income. The host, Michael Walker provides artists with the tools necessary to create a lasting career in the music industry.

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#326 - Andreea Magdalina: Livestreaming, Gaming & the...

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2025/11/20

Andreea Magdalina is the founder & CEO of shesaid.so, a global community uniting music, tech, and equity. With 18 international chapters and over 12,000 members, she builds ecosystems that empower underrepresented creatives. Her work spans strategic partnerships with companies like Microsoft, Spotify, and TikTok, Coachella’s innovation team, and the development of equity-first mentorship programs that help artists navigate an ever-evolving digital landscape. Andreea’s mission is to redesign the

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56:58

#325 - Ray Hamilton, Addis Luv & Kris Heaton: Insider...

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2025/11/12

Ray Hamilton is the founder and CEO of Merf Music Group and Song Placement Pros, renowned for connecting songwriters with major-label artists and sync opportunities across film, TV, and streaming. His development work has led to placements with Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Trisha Yearwood, and Eric Church. Joining him are two of his standout collaborators—Addis Luv, a Trinidad-born artist blending Caribbean roots with modern country flair, and Kris Heaton, a veteran rock/pop songwriter whose

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39:45

#324 – Andy Baker: Crowdfunding, Community, and...

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2025/11/05

Andy Baker is the founder of Sound Consultancy, a UK-based artist development agency under Resound Media. Since 2010, he’s been helping independent musicians craft great records, strengthen their brands, and promote their music on their own terms. As the creator of Rocket Fuel, Andy has helped artists raise over $1 million to fund albums, tours, and creative projects—empowering them to build sustainable careers without relying on traditional labels.In this episode, Andy shares how independent

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35:11

#323 - Sara Campbell: Goal Setting and Mindset Shifts...

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2025/10/28

Sara Campbell is a business, marketing, and mindset coach dedicated to empowering independent music educators and creatives. As the founder of Savvy Music Studio, she helps musicians and teachers build thriving, sustainable businesses rooted in authenticity and balance. With her signature BravePants Branding program, Sara equips her clients to grow visibility, income, and confidence—without the burnout. Drawing from her years of experience as both a performer and educator, she’s passionate about

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45:29

#322 - Jesse Kirshbaum: Turning Cultural Trends into...

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2025/10/23

Jesse Kirshbaum is the powerhouse founder and CEO of Nue Agency, a creative firm redefining the intersection of music, branding, and technology. Known for shaping cultural movements through platforms like SoundCtrl and CRWN, Jesse has championed artist-driven storytelling that bridges creators, culture, and brands. With his acclaimed newsletter Beats + Bytes, he’s become one of LinkedIn’s most influential voices in music-tech, offering deep insights into where the creator economy is headed. His work

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42:36

#321 - Aël Guégan: The Art of Smart Growth for Indie...

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2025/10/17

Aël Guégan is the Partnerships Executive at Soundcharts, where he blends design and data to empower artists with clear, actionable insights. A former radio professional turned analytics innovator, Aël helps artists, labels, and managers make smarter creative and business decisions using real-time performance tracking. From radio spins to social trends, he transforms complex data into meaningful strategy. When not building dashboards that decode the industry, Aël can be found singing operettas in

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40:14

#320 - Allison Moore: How Splash Music is Redefining...

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2025/10/14

Allison Moore is the Vice President of Marketing at Splash Music, where she leads groundbreaking initiatives that fuse music, gaming, and fan engagement. With over a decade of experience spanning Sony Music Entertainment and SoundCloud, she’s built artist-first platforms, launched global content strategies, and pioneered immersive digital campaigns. Recognized as an industry innovator, Allison continues to shape the future of music discovery and interaction—where fans don’t just listen to music,

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54:52

#320 - Alexia Erlichman: Blending Technology,...

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2025/10/10

As the co-founder of MusicGorilla, Alexia Erlichman has built a powerhouse platform that connects independent musicians with top industry opportunities in film, TV, advertising, and gaming. A graduate of NYU, Alexia began her career in production with Miramax Films, Tribeca Productions, and Robert Rodriguez before launching MusicGorilla with her husband, Lawrence. With over a decade of entertainment experience, she now champions artist empowerment, helping musicians get their work discovered,

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51:03

#319 - Yanik Silver: The Cosmic Alarm Clock for...

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2025/10/02

Yanik Silver is a serial entrepreneur, author, and champion of conscious business who reimagines growth as a catalyst for joy and impact. He's the founder of Maverick1000, a collective of visionary CEOs, and the creator of the Cosmic Journal. Blending direct-response roots with creativity, spirituality, and community, Yanik helps leaders align profit with purpose, play, and progress. His work invites entrepreneurs to connect head, heart, and higher purpose through creative experiments,

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50:58

#318 - Jay Gilbert: Build Fans, Not Followers

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2025/09/30

Jay Gilbert is a veteran music-industry executive turned independent strategist and creator. After years on the road as a musician, he held leadership roles at Universal Music, Sony, and Warner—most notably as VP of New Media & Online Marketing at Universal Music Enterprises—before co-founding the consultancy Label Logic. Today he publishes the influential Your Morning Coffee newsletter, co-hosts multiple industry podcasts, guest-lectures at UCLA, USC, and Columbia, mentors through GrammyU, and

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38:52

#317 – Rene McLean: From Street Marketing to Music...

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2025/09/25

Rene McLean is a culture-first music executive and entrepreneur whose career has redefined how artists, brands, and culture intersect. From helping break Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, and Eminem through street-level promotion, to founding the Mixshow Power Summit, to co-founding Influence Media Partners and building SLANG, Rene has consistently been ahead of the curve in artist development, catalog investment, and brand partnerships. Today, he works with icons like Future, DJ Khaled, and Will Smith,

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41:12

#316 - Grayson Sanders: Demystifying Music Rights for...

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2025/09/09

Grayson Sanders is the founder of Chordal, a groundbreaking music rights technology company redefining the future of licensing and sync. With its patent-pending InstantClear pre-clearance technology, already adopted by top music companies including Primary Wave, Reservoir Media, Nettwerk, Mad Decent, Believe, Sentric Publishing, and Neon Gold Records, Chordal streamlines one of the industry’s most complex pain points: clearing music rights quickly and accurately at scale. A former composer turned

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50:24

#315 - James Patrick: Breaking Free from...

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2025/09/05

James Patrick is a pioneering sound artist, producer, author, and educator who has been shaping the electronic music landscape since the 1990s. As co-founder of Slam Academy, an Ableton Certified Training Center in Minneapolis, he has mentored thousands of students—from beginners to world-class musicians. One of the first Ableton Certified Trainers globally, James has written two influential books on sound design and curated the Spark Festival of Electronic Music. His work bridges technology,

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46:06

#314 - Romain Vivien: The Rise of Local Artists on...

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2025/09/02

Romain Vivien is the Global Head of Music and President of Europe at Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies supporting independent artists and labels. With nearly 30 years of experience, including senior leadership roles at Virgin and EMI, Romain has been instrumental in shaping Believe’s global music strategy across 50+ markets. A passionate advocate for fairness and transparency, he continues to champion artist development, identity, and storytelling as essential pillars for

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37:36

#313 - Danny Garcia: The Tools That Helped 1.5M Songs...

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2025/08/29

Danny Garcia is the founder and CEO of SongTools, an all-in-one music marketing platform designed to help independent artists grow their fanbases with automated, data-driven campaigns. Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Music, Danny has played a pivotal role in democratizing access to effective promotion tools, helping over 1.5 million songs get discovered globally. With a background in artist management, a degree from NYU, and prior ventures like Playlister Club and SpotLister, Danny is a leading

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#312 - Alexia Erlichman: Cutting Through the Noise in...

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2025/08/27

Alexia Erlichman is the co-founder of MusicGorilla.com, a leading commercial marketplace that connects independent musicians with labels, publishers, and licensing opportunities across TV, film, advertising, and gaming. With a career spanning over a decade in the entertainment industry—including roles at Miramax Films, Tribeca Productions, and Creative Film Management—Alexia blends deep industry expertise with a passion for empowering independent artists. An NYU graduate and advocate for the indie

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49:15

#311 - Troy Ericson: Turning Your Fan List Into a...

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2025/08/25

Troy Ericson is the owner of EmailMarketing.com and EmailDeliverability.com. Since 2020, Troy and his team have generated over $200M for clients through email copywriting, strategy, deliverability, and list management. His impressive client list includes Publishing.com, V-Shred, SmartMarketer, David Meltzer, Sam Ovens, and dozens more top brands. Ranked the #20 Copywriter in the world by Peter Tzemis, Troy is widely recognized as one of the top email marketers today. Outside of work, he’s a musician

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42:14

#310 - Paul Sampson: Bridging the Gap Between...

Modern Musician Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Paul Sampson is the Founder and CEO of Lickd, a pioneering music licensing platform that empowers content creators to legally use mainstream music in their videos without copyright risks. With more than a decade of leadership experience in sync licensing at companies like Extreme Music and Music Dealers, Paul has played a key role in bridging the gap between rights holders and the creator economy. Under his leadership, Lickd has partnered with over 10,000 labels and publishers, offering creators

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51:00

#309 - Justin Boreta: How to Stop Consuming and Start...

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2025/08/14

Justin Boreta is a founding member of The Glitch Mob, the pioneering electronic group whose music has amassed hundreds of millions of streams and sold out tours worldwide. Beyond the stage, Boreta has collaborated with spiritual leaders like Ram Dass and innovative projects like Wavepaths, merging music with mindfulness, healing, and psychedelic therapy. As an advisor and creator at the frontier of music and technology, he’s shaping immersive audio, AI-driven art, and the future of creative

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48:14

#308 - Caleb Shreve: Breaking Open the Music...

Modern Musician Podcast ·

2025/08/13

Caleb Shreve, founder and CEO of Killphonic Rights, is a pioneering advocate for artist empowerment and transparency in the music industry. With a career spanning music production, publishing, and rights management, Caleb has worked with Grammy-winning talent while building a company dedicated to helping independent artists collect the royalties they’re owed. His expertise bridges the gap between creative artistry and the often opaque business side of music, making him a leading voice in modernizing

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