Best My Point 4 Cents Podcasts (2025)

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How Many Streams It Takes For Spotify To Promote Your Music 1:06:11

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This episode of "My Point Four Cents" features a deep dive into the Spotify algorithm with musical artist and educator Chris Greenwood, also known as Manafest. Hosts Dustin Boyer, Matt Bacon, Jesse Cannon, and Andrew Southworth explore the metrics behind Spotify's Popularity Index and share insights from a data-driven study that analyzed the stream…

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Will "Personality Content" Kill Your Music's Growth? 1:27:42

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Andrew Southworth, Matt Bacon, Jesse Cannon, and Dustin Boyer delve into the complex dynamics of “personality content” in the evolving world of music marketing. They engage in a candid roundtable discussion on how artists balance showcasing their music with sharing personal, often unrelated content online, and explore the risks and rewards of mergi…

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From Quitting Music to Playing EDC In Just 2 Years w/ Goshfather 1:02:51

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Jesse Cannon sits down with Victor, also known as Goshfather, to explore his journey into the vibrant world of Disco House—a high-energy subgenre of electronic dance music blending vintage sounds with modern flair. Victor shares how he went from nearly quitting music to experiencing a career renaissance through a bold commitment to releasing one so…

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Is The Spotify Algorithm Anti-Artist? 1:17:35

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Jesse Cannon, Dustin Boyer, Andrew Southworth, and Matt Bacon engage in a deep discussion on the mechanics of music algorithms—especially those used by apps like Spotify—and how they interact with the artistic process. They explore whether algorithms influence or dilute artistic integrity, unpacking concepts such as collaborative filtering, user be…

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BONUS: AI "Musicians" Are Now Getting Record Deals!?!? WHAT THIS MEANS!?!?!? 12:33

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Hallowood Media, a relatively obscure label, is signing ImOliver, the top user of the AI music generation platform Suno. This move has sparked debate, as it raises questions about the value of AI-generated music versus human creativity. Suno allows users to create full songs from text prompts, making it easy for those without traditional musical sk…

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BONUS: Running America's Coolest Underground Punk Label w/ Scotty Heath of Tankcrimes Records 1:01:39

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Music Marketer Matt Bacon talks with longtime friend Scotty Heath of Tankcrimes Records about his journey through underground music and the evolution of his DIY label. Scotty shares his early influences, from discovering punk at a Rancid show to immersing himself in San Francisco’s vibrant DIY scene. He recounts how his entrepreneurial spirit and e…

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Is It Time For Musicians To Leave Spotify?!?! 1:02:48

22d ago1:02:48

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Andrew Southworth, Matt Bacon, Dustin Boyer, and Jesse Cannon discuss the growing trend of artists pulling their music from Spotify due to concerns over ethical practices and poor compensation, sparked in part by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's departure from the platform. The conversation quickly expands into a broader critique of streaming e…

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What Musicians Should Know About TikTok's New App 1:14:01

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My .4 Cents hosts Matt Bacon, Dustin Boyer, Jesse Cannon, and Andrew Southworth dive into the rumored Oracle acquisition of TikTok and its potential rebranding as M2, discussing the implications for artists, especially musicians and content creators. The conversation spans the B2B nature of Oracle, user data and algorithms, social media dynamics, a…

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PREVIEW: Musicians Getting New Fans From Free CDs In 2025?!?!?!?!? 16:48

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Music Marketer Andrew Southworth outlines a marketing strategy centered around "free plus shipping and handling" funnels, commonly used in e-commerce and increasingly applied in the music industry. The approach involves offering a free product—such as a CD or vinyl record—while charging for shipping, with the actual costs integrated into the shippi…

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PREVIEW: 4 Music Marketers Discuss If Meta Ads Help Musicians in 2025 21:12

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In this preview of the first episode of My .4 Cents, the expert of advertising in music Andrew Southworth goes back and for with its greatest hater Jesse Cannon and music marketers Matt Bacon & Dustin Boyer delve into whether promoting music via Facebook ads is worthwhile. They stress the importance of ads as a valuable tool in the broader strategy…

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My Point 4 Cents Trailer 2025 0:52

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This is what musicians need to know about the music business today. Every Tuesday, music marketers Matt Bacon, Dustin Boyer, Jesse Cannon, and Andrew Southworth break down what's changed in music marketing and the music business, as well as what's currently changing in the industry. You’ll be surprised what they disagree about! To support the My Po…