Modern Musician Podcast

Noland Arbaugh is an American quadriplegic and the first human recipient of Neuralink's brain-computer interface (BCI) implant. After a life-altering spinal cord injury in 2016 left him paralyzed, No…

Kristen Agee is the founder of 411 Music Group, a leading provider of music for sync licensing across film, TV, and commercials. With a background as a composer, musician, and entrepreneur, Kristen h…

Fab Dupont is an acclaimed mixing engineer and producer known for his work with top artists across various genres. With decades of experience, Fab has honed his craft to become a trusted expert in au…

Evan Bogart, co-founder of Seeker Music, is a highly respected music industry executive, songwriter, and artist champion. Coming from a musical family, Evan’s career highlights include working with a…

Hazel Savage is a music-tech trailblazer, guitarist, and former CEO/Co-Founder of Musiio. Beginning her journey with Shazam, she gained deep industry insights at Pandora, Universal, and HMV before fo…

Molly Neuman is the President of CD Baby, a leading music distribution company dedicated to supporting independent and self-releasing artists. With a vast background in the music industry, she has he…

With over 25 years of experience and more than 40,000 hours logged in the studio, Luca Pretolesi has become a world-renowned mixing and mastering engineer. Founder of Studio DMI in Las Vegas, Luca’s …

Adam Lewis is the head of Planetary Group, an artist development firm based in Los Angeles that helps emerging musicians gain exposure through radio, online PR, and social media. In addition, Adam al…

Bee Adamic is the founder of Liberty Music PR, a leading agency dedicated to helping independent artists gain visibility and success in the music industry. With a passion for music and years of exper…

Patrick Ross is the COO of Music Ally, a leading authority in the music industry’s digital transformation. With years of experience, Patrick specializes in helping artists navigate the complexities o…

Salvador Briggman, founder of CrowdCrux, is a crowdfunding expert who has helped creators raise millions on platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. With a background in marketing and business devel…

Russ Robson is the founder of Gussapolooza Music Festival and the Indie Distributor Project. With a deep passion for supporting emerging artists, Russ has grown Gussapolooza into a thriving platform …

Mershad Javan is the CEO of Octiive, a music distribution platform committed to helping indie artists thrive by providing transparency, artist support, and a wide distribution network. With years of …

Evan Price, CEO of Artist Collective, has over 15 years of experience in the music industry, having worked in nearly every aspect of the business. Launching Artist Collective from his dorm room at Co…

Jeremy Sirota, CEO of Merlin, champions independent music labels by leading global digital licensing efforts. At the helm of a company representing 15% of the global market share, Sirota helps artist…

Brian Zisook is the co-founder of Audiomack, a pioneering music streaming platform with a strong emphasis on artist discovery and engagement. With a background in music journalism and digital media, …

Chris Alba’s journey from Mechanicsburg, PA, to Los Angeles’ vibrant music scene is a testament to his passion for music, branding, and storytelling. After DJing alongside legends like Steve Aoki and…

Niclas Molinder is a music industry expert and co-founder of Session Studio, a platform dedicated to helping creators secure proper credit and compensation. With a focus on simplifying the administra…

Kyle Weber is the president and co-founder of Indieonthemove.com, a leading platform for show and tour booking in the music industry. Before creating Indie on the Move, Kyle toured extensively with h…

Cari Cole is the CEO and Founder of CariCole.com and CCVM, a female-owned music company empowering artists. As a Holistic Vocal Coach, Artist Development Expert, and A&R Director, Cari has worked wit…