Best TuneCore Podcasts (2025)

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Why Are Comedy Albums Being Taken Down From Spotify and other streaming services 56:59

3+ y ago56:59

56:59

Right before Thanksgiving, 2021 Spotify took down a large number of comedy albums. The question is why. The answer has to do with the fact that just because a comedian like Robin Williams says the words "Reality, what a concept" as opposed to sings them doesn't mean he does not have a copyright that needs to be licensed and a royalty paid when it s…

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You Know What’s Not Funny- One Trillion Streams and One Billion Dollars In Unpaid Royalties For Comedians 1:03:15

3+ y ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Comedians' works are streamed and broadcast across Spotify, YouTube, Pandora, SiriusXM, and more. However, unlike music where royalties are paid for two copyrights (composition and master recording), Comedians have only ever been paid royalties on the recording of their performance, not on the underlying literary work (equivalent of a composition).…

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Producer Spotlight: Dom Morley 46:21

5y ago46:21

46:21

In this episode of #MusicMadeMe, TuneCore UK Country Manager Nathan Phillips sits down (virtually, of course) with GRAMMY Award-winning producer, mixer and engineer Dom Morley.Dom has experience working with Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse, Adele and tons of other musical heavyweights. In this conversation, we learn a bit about Dom's background and and …

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Women In Music Pt. 6 - Tess Taylor (NARIP) 42:37

5y ago42:37

42:37

In the latest installment of our Women In Music series, Joncier Rienecker sits down and chats with Tess Taylor, President of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals.NARIP promotes the cultural and economic benefits of music and copyright in the US and abroad, and provides a platform to convey insights and perspectives to improve o…

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In the Mix: The Art & Culture of the DJ (feat. DJ Era & Trendsetter Sense) 1:05:49

5y ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Joncier Rienecker sits down with international success stories DJ Era and Trendsetter Sense for a discussion about making it as a DJ in today's industry, how DJs can act as an A&R and how to approach them, and both guests dish out gems for up-and-coming creatives looking to make their mark.DJ Era: https://www.instagram.com/godjeraTrendsetter Sense:…

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Women In Music Pt. 5 (feat. Amy Oraefo, P.C.) 20:02

5+ y ago20:02

20:02

In the latest installment of our Women In Music series, Joncier Rienecker sits down and chats with entertainment attorney Amy Oraefo of the AOPC boutique law firm. Listen along and find out how Amy went from pursuing a career in dance to a career in entertainment law. Entertainment lawyers are a crucial part of an artist's team. Learn more from Amy…

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2019 End Of Year Interview with Scott Ackerman (CEO, TuneCore) 19:23

5+ y ago19:23

19:23

For our last episode of the #MusicMadeMe Podcast, Kevin Cornell sits down with TuneCore CEO Scott Ackerman to discuss all the awesome highlights of 2019. Have a listen and catch up on all the big moves TuneCore made this year, from new store partnerships with TikTok, Tencent and Music Island to publishing administration updates and everything in be…

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Branding & Marketing: Stephen Linn (AmpliFLY Entertainment) 37:16

5+ y ago37:16

37:16

On this episode of #MusicMadeMe, our Entertainment Relations Director Amy Lombardi sits down with Stephen Linn, Nashville-based owner of branding/marketing firm AmpliFLY Entertainment. Stephen takes us through his career starting out as a news anchor, penetrating the tailgating market to working at CMT. Have a listen and learn from a entrepreneur w…

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Artist Spotlight: Sy Ari Da Kid 1:13:22

5+ y ago1:13:22

1:13:22

For this artist spotlight episode of #MusicMadeMe, our Entertainment Relations Manager Joncier Rienecker sits down with Atlanta-based hip hop artist Sy Ari Da Kid. Sy has utilized TuneCore as his distributor for years and isn't afraid to educate his peers on operating in and navigating through the music industry.Joncier and Sy talk about his backgr…

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Radio Promotion Part 2: Matt Reilly (KUTX) & Howard Petruziello (Red Light Mgmt) 37:15

5+ y ago37:15

37:15

In the second installment of a two-part episode, Amy Lombardi continues her chat with KUTX/98.9 Austin Program Director Matt Reilly and ATO Records/Red Light Management's National Promotion Director Howard Petruziello to talk about the ins and outs of radio promotion. The trio discuss the goals of promoters, labels and artists when it comes to radi…

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Radio Promotion Part 1: Matt Reilly (KUTX) & Howard Petruziello (Red Light Mgmt) 43:17

5+ y ago43:17

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In the first of a two-part episode, Amy Lombardi sits down with KUTX/98.9 Austin Program Director Matt Reilly and ATO Records/Red Light Management's National Promotion Director Howard Petruziello to talk about the ins and outs of radio promotion. While radio play can feel totally out of reach for a lot of independent artists, there's a lot to learn…

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Women in Music Pt. 4 (feat. Gabriela Gonzalez of ASCAP) 16:40

6y ago16:40

16:40

In the latest installment of our Women In Music series, Joncier chats with ASCAP's Vice President, Latin, Gabriela Gonzalez. Gabriela has been with ASCAP for twenty years, and in this episode she talks about ASCAP's role in the Latin music space, how songwriters can grow through co-writing, navigating the music industry as a woman, and more.ASCAP:h…

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Producer Spotlight: Tim Palmer [Part 2] 43:35

6y ago43:35

43:35

In part two of this two-part #MusicMadeMe Podcast episdoe, Amy Lombardi continues her conversation with legendary producer and engineer Tim Palmer. Palmer is known for his work with Pearl Jam, Tears For Fears and many others. Tim goes into how he missed his first flight to meet David Bowie, having to learn about Led Zeppelin before working with Rob…

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Producer Spotlight: Tim Palmer [Part 1] 37:06

6y ago37:06

37:06

In this episode of the #MusicMadeMe Podcast, Amy Lombardi sits down for an intriguing conversation with legendary producer and engineer Tim Palmer. Palmer is known for his work with Pearl Jam, Robert Plant, David Bowie, Tears For Fears and many others. In Part 1 of this conversation, Tim talks about his entrance into engineering and production, his…

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Women in Music Pt. 3 (feat. Michele Rhea Caplinger from The Recording Academy) 45:24

6y ago45:24

45:24

In the latest installment from our Women In Music series, Joncier sits down with Michele Rhea Caplinger, Sr. Executive Director at The Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter. Michele discusses her early years in music publicity and promotions, the figures in the industry she learned from, her almost twenty years with The Recording Academy and what she's…

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TuneCore & Believe Aspire Artist: Ayelle 40:13

6y ago40:13

40:13

TuneCore's Entertainment Relations team member Nathan Barley Phillips sat down with Ayelle to talk about her creative process, musical career, and what it means to be an independent artist in 2019. Ayelle is a successful example of TuneCore & Believe's UK Aspire program - listen in to hear more about it!Aspire: https://tunecore.co.uk/aspireAyelle: …

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Podcasting With a Podcaster: Johnny Goudie From "How Did I Get Here" 42:24

6y ago42:24

42:24

For this week's episode of the Music Made Me Podcast, we're getting meta! TuneCore's Director of Entertainment Relations sits down to talk with Johnny Goudie, host of the popular "How Did I Get Here" podcast. Johnny tells us about his music career and starting a podcast for musicians.How Did I Get Here:https://howdidigethere.podbean.com/…

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How To Gain Exposure As an Independent Artist 1:16:28

6y ago1:16:28

1:16:28

In this episode, Joncier Rienecker sits down with Rico Brooks (talent manager), Andrea Hamilton (CEO, Theory Communications) and Sean McPherson (talent buyer, Smith's Olde Bar) to talk about the steps that independent artists should be taking to gain more exposure as they develop their careers.Adella Thomas Mgmt: http://adellathomas.com/Theory Comm…

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Women in Music Part 2 (feat. DJ Princess Cut) 26:27

6y ago26:27

26:27

For the latest edition in our 'Women in Music' series, Joncier Rienecker from the TuneCore Atlanta office sits down with the globetrotting DJ Princess Cut. Princess Cut talks about her experiences from learning on vinyl and becoming an ambassador while offering tips for new DJs and women working in the industry in general.Learn more about DJ Prince…

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Faith in Music Roundtable (feat. Canton Jones, Darlene McCoy, Marquis Boone, and Vaughn Alvarez) 1:25:38

6y ago1:25:38

1:25:38

Joncier in our Atlanta office pulled together a number of notable personalities from the world of faith, gospel, and inspirational music for a deep dive into their journey through the music industry. Canton Jones, Darlene McCoy, Marquis Boone, and Vaughn Alvarez joined Joncier for an in-depth, lively, and delightful conversation about faith's place…

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Women in Music Part 1 (feat. Gina Miller, VP/GM of Urban Inspirational Music at eOne) 58:48

6y ago58:48

58:48

Joncier in our Atlanta office kicked off Women's History Month by sitting down with Gina Miller, the Vice President and General Manager of Urban Inspirational Music at Entertainment One. Gina talked about her role, her wide-ranging journey through the music industry, and gave advice for others who could learn from her experiences. Learn more about …

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The Full Brain Workout 32:27

6y ago32:27

32:27

Season 2/ Episode 7 Rachel Francine/ Co-Founder and CEO, SingFit Andy Tubman/ Co-Founder and Chief of Therapeutics and Music, SingFit If there is one that I have learned doing this podcast for the past two years, it’s that music contains value beyond the cost of a CD, an iTunes download or a Pandora stream. This show proves that music has a value b…

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The Music Modernization Act (feat. Bart Herbison from the Nashville Songwriters Association) 25:01

6y ago25:01

25:01

Joncier Rienecker from our Atlanta office broke down the newly-signed Music Modernization Act with the help of Bart Herbison, Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International. They discuss how the Music Modernization Act will benefit independent artists, why it took so long for the music industry to pass it, and what TuneCo…

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How to Book Festivals (feat. Jean Spivey/Old Settler's Music Festival and Kristyn Ciani/C3 Presents) 1:01:00

6y ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Amy from our Austin office talks with Jean Spivey, executive director of the Old Settler's Music Festival, and Kristyn Ciani, a talent buyer with C3 presents, about how music festivals are put together, what organizers look for when booking talent, and what independent artist can do to get their foot in the door.Learn more about about Jean Spivey's…

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A Black Rubber Juice Bar 30:56

6y ago30:56

30:56

Gregory Roach Season 2/ Episode 8 Sometimes, you just want to sit back, have a cup of coffee and listen to war stories from a bygone era. This is that kind of Podcast.. Gregory Roach has had an eclectic career. He worked at "Grendel's Lair", the storied nightclub in Philadelphia, worked as the lighting guy for a comedy club in New York City, went o…

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Managing a Career Outside of a Big City (feat. Louis Michot of the Lost Bayou Ramblers) 40:24

6+ y ago40:24

40:24

Erin Frankenheimer from our New Orleans office talked to Grammy award-winning Louis Michot of the Lost Bayou Ramblers about how to maintain a successful music career when you don't live in a large metro area. Michot discusses his history with the region, his multiple bands, and his experience living a rural life as a professional musician.Check out…

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A Whole Series of Music Events 19:54

6+ y ago19:54

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Judith Finell - Judith Finell, Music Service Season 2/ Episode 8 You probably didn't watch, but on a Saturday night in April of 1983, "The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair," aired on NBC. Trust me on this; it was a classic of 1980s television - paunchy middle-aged heroes, central casting villains, backlot sets, stoc…

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How to Make a (Cheap) Music Video (feat. Sympatico Production Company) 40:00

6+ y ago40:00

40:00

Making a music video is an exciting decision, but you might not know where to start, who to work with, or how to budget for what can be a very complicated project. TuneCore's Amy Lombardi sat down with Everett Glovier and Brandon Lescure of Sympatico Production Company to discuss how independent artists should plan out a music video, how to save so…

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Judith Has Perfect Pitch 27:41

6+ y ago27:41

27:41

Judith Finell, Musicologist, president of Judith Finell Music Services Season 2, Episode 6 Ever started explaining something to a friend, and you can tell, usually, immediately, this person has no idea what you're talking about (you can see it in the eyes). When that happens, I always make up a little story... “It’s like trying to describe the idea…

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When to Look for a Manager and How They Can Help (feat. Jamie Osman of Easy Life Records) 54:35

6+ y ago54:35

54:35

Nathan Barley Phillips in the TuneCore London office speaks with Jamie Osman, a manager with Red Light Management and the founder of Easy Life records, about when artists should look for a manager and what exactly a manager can offer to new and established musicians.Starting as a local promoter in Buckinghamshire in 2005, Jamie Osman was a 16-year-…

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"Blurred Lines" was it Plagiarism? 1:04:17

6+ y ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Paul Resnikoff - Founder, Digital Music News Season 2/ Episode 5 The second season finale of the original Star Trek back in 1969 was an odd episode. You will see where I am going with this in a moment..... Yes, Kirk and Spock are in the top of the show, Kirk and Spock are at the close of the show, but the meat of the show, the entire episode, is ta…

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Really Cool Uncorrelated assets 19:13

6+ y ago19:13

19:13

What a piece of the Merrie Melodies? How about Bette Midler? Etta James? Santana? Well, they have all been for sale. One of the goals of this podcast has been to figure out all the ways music can generate money. We know about album sales, we've talked endlessly about streaming rights, we've discussed those "big fat juicy contracts" (that don't exis…

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Building Music-Friendly Communities (feat. Brendon Anthony) 50:48

6+ y ago50:48

50:48

Amy Lombardi of our Austin office sat down with Brendon Anthony, Director of the Texas Music Office, for a discussion about how community music offices help independent musicians in every part of their career. They discuss the importance of treating your music career like a small business and how local music offices can help expand opportunities an…

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Mental Health in Music (feat. Sam Parker) 49:06

6+ y ago49:06

49:06

CONTENT WARNING: substance abuse, self-harm, suicideNathan Barley Phillips in the TuneCore London office speaks with Sam Parker of Music Support, a registered charity in the UK dedicated to providing support for individuals in the UK music industry suffering from alcoholism, addiction, emotional or mental health issues. They discuss the struggles o…

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Monetizing a mood 38:17

6+ y ago38:17

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Danny Turner - Monetizing Moods. Global Senior Vice President for Creative Programming at Mood Media Season 2/ Episode 3 I've never been able to get the final scene from the "Blues Brothers," out of my head. Jake and Elwood spend the entirety of the (in my opinion fantastic) movie racing to the Cook County Assessors office, desperate to pay the bac…

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Funding On Tour & Advancing A Show (feat. Giovanni Vargas) 33:10

6+ y ago33:10

33:10

Performing live is stressful enough as it is, so you want to make sure you have all of your boxes checked before you pull up to the venue. How do you finance a tour before you start making money from shows? What are some things you need to take care of before you get on the road? Erin and Giovanni Vargas answer these questions and more on this week…

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Artist Spotlight: Dana Johnson 36:58

6+ y ago36:58

36:58

Joncier chats with Dana Johnson about his creative partnership with wife Avery*Sunshine, what should be on your rider, and how to ask for what you're worth when dealing with booking agents and venues.Check out Avery*Sunshine at: https://bit.ly/2n2WoiwDistribute your music with TuneCore at: https://bit.ly/2vlGio6…

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Getting Noticed on Social Media (feat. Justin Johnson) 49:47

7y ago49:47

49:47

Amy speaks with Facebook Account Manager Justin Johnson all about advertising strategy across Facebook and its family of apps, including Instagram. Distribute your music at https://bit.ly/2zX96stLearn more from Facebook at https://bit.ly/Oz4xIAConnect with Justin at https://bit.ly/2Lwnb4GBy TuneCore

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So ... What is Music Publishing Administration? 34:48

7y ago34:48

34:48

"Wait … You were in a Christian Rock Band? And you had to talk with Mr. Potty mouth - Me?" "It's OK Jeff, I've been in the music business a long time" Season 2/ Episode 2 - John Barker, and Everything you ever wanted to know about licensing - but (of course) were afraid to ask. I like to quote Donald Rumsfeld (Sorry, but I do) ... "There are things…

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Artist Spotlight: Sloppy Jane 1:03:59

7y ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Stefanie and Alex sit down with Haley Dahl of Sloppy Jane. In this episode, we discuss Haley's songwriting inspirations, making bold moves onstage and curating your live shows to complement those moves, and how to scale from house shows to more established venues.Distribute your music: https://bit.ly/2u994YzCheck out Sloppy Jane at: https://spoti.f…

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