Sound Connections

Join us in this enlightening episode as we converse with Shain Shapiro, founder of Sound Diplomacy and the Center for Music Ecosystems. Shain narrates his distinct path from the music industry to an …

Trace how Con Raso, founder of Tuned Global, used his non-music background to build a digital platform that now serves millions worldwide. Delve into the complexities of licensing, entry into new mar…

In this conversation, Linda Bloss-Baum, a leading figure in performance rights, explores the ups and downs of ensuring fair compensation in the music world. She reflects on her path from Capitol Hill…

Meet Mischa Sigtermans, founder of Stagent, as he explains how he combined his passion for music and technology to build a more efficient artist management platform. He talks about turning obstacles …

Join Svitlana Pozniakova, founder of Nexro, to explore how data and AI are changing the way artists plan their careers. She describes her path from Ukraine to Norway, the shift from a royalty exchang…

Gain first-hand insight into performance rights as Linda Bloss-Baum, an experienced advocate in the music industry, breaks down the realities of terrestrial radio, digital royalties, and shifting leg…

This is how artificial intelligence is transforming the music scene as Drew Thurlow, whose résumé spans from the Boston Red Sox to Warner Music Group and Pandora, draws on his varied experiences. Gai…

Enter Europe’s evolving music-tech sphere with Matthias Strobel, a key force behind MusicTech Germany. Hear about his journey from building a leading organization to uniting vibrant communities and e…

Venture behind the scenes of Surf, the platform that empowers music creators by connecting them directly with industry buyers. Ken Kobori, founder and former music producer, reveals how his innovativ…

In the evolving world of music management with Kristiana Sudano, founder of Do Less Management we listen to the story about her Nashville roots to building a cross-border operation that links the Nor…

Step into the world of event innovation as Jørgen Iden, founder of Crescat, recounts his move from classical guitar student to tech entrepreneur. Hear how Crescat addresses real challenges in event p…

Take a closer look at how AI is reshaping music as Einar Helde, co-founder of AIMS API, shares his unexpected path into the industry. Discover how advanced data tools are improving music discoverabil…

Take a closer look at how AI is reshaping music as Einar Helde, co-founder of AIMS API, shares his unexpected path into the industry. Discover how advanced data tools are improving music discoverabil…

A move from Denmark to Norway sparked a fresh outlook on the Nordic music landscape. Follow the journey behind Capella’s founding in Stavanger, including the cultural challenges faced and the practic…

Ready to turn up the heat in the music industry? 

Meet Jesper Skibsby, founder and CEO of WARM, who turned a single idea into a global radio monitoring service. Hear how he faced funding hurdles, buil…

This conversation explores how Jakob Løkkegaard built W.A.S. Entertainment from the ground up, defying industry doubts and financial setbacks along the way. Hear about his creative approach to manage…

In this Founder Series episode, Christian Schultz, CEO of MasterChannel.ai, shares how his AI-powered mastering service is changing the way musicians polish their tracks. Hear about the challenges of…

We take a close look at how Hannes Andersson influenced Oeksound, a Finnish company known for shaping modern audio production. Hear about the steps behind their standout plugins, Soothe and Spiff, th…

In this Sound Connections episode, Turo Pekari, a familiar face in the Nordic music world, talks about the value of strong connections in the music business. 

Celebrated for his networking skills, Tur…