SoundBreaker
'SoundBreaker' with Bob Shami, where we uncover remarkable success stories in the music industry. Join host Bob Shami as he chats with industry leaders who defied norms and blazed their own unconventional paths to success. Get ready for raw and uplifting behind-the-scenes stories that unveil how these remarkable individuals made their breakthroughs in the music world.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 123
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
How Can Young Musicians Break Into the Industry? Chris Taylor’s Tips
In this episode of Soundbreaker, Chris Taylor shares his amazing journey from being a musician to running big music companies. Learn how he started Last Gang Entertainment, handled challenges at Mona…
Why Clean Metadata Matters for Artists – Advice from Natalie Jacobs
Join Natalie Jacobs, founder of Equalizer Consulting, as she shares her inspiring journey in the music industry! From working with Warner Music Group to tackling metadata challenges, Natalie highligh…
How Did Jai Yoko Transition from Chef to Music Industry Mentor?
In this episode, Bob Shami sits down with Jai Yoko, an artist development expert and mentor, to explore his inspiring journey from aspiring chef to founder of Jai Yoko Entertainment. Jai shares how h…
Secrets to Success in Music: Lessons from Peter James of Manic Kat Records
In this episode of Soundbreaker, Bob Shami chats with Peter James, the founder and CEO of Manic Kat Records! Peter shares his cool journey from playing in bands to starting his own record label. He t…
Can Automation and Smart Contracts Transform Artists’ Careers | Alexiomar Rodriguez
In this episode of Soundbreaker, Bob Shami talks with Alexiomar Rodriguez, CEO of Seed, about the exciting future of the music world! Alex shares his journey from being a musician to becoming a lawy…
Mezz Entertainment's Roanne Mesirow Shares Secrets to Music Industry Success
Join Roanne Mesirow as she shares her cool journey in the music industry! She started by managing a rapper and built Mezz Entertainment to work with influencers, DJs, and artists from all kinds of cr…
How Artists Really Get Paid: Tomas Ericsson Explains Digital Royalties
Find out how the music industry is changing with Tomas Ericsson, the CEO of AMRA Music! In this episode of Soundbreaker, Tomas talks about his journey from working with money to making waves in music…
How Musicians Can Earn More & Connect With Fans | Shatadru Sarkar
In this episode of Soundbreaker, Bob Shami chats with Shatadru Sarkar, the co-founder and CEO of Metastar Media. Metastar Media is an awesome new platform that helps musicians make money from their m…
Hook CEO Gaurav Sharma on Streaming, Licensing, and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
In this Soundbreaker episode, host Bob Shami talks with Gaurav Sharma, founder and CEO of Hook. Gaurav shares his journey from a music-loving child in India to leading a tech platform designed to emp…
Grammy Changes, Artist Management & Web3 with Shannon Herber
🎙️ In this episode of Soundbreaker, join us for an insightful conversation with music industry executive Shannon Herber 🎶 With over 20 years of experience, Shannon shares highlights from her career a…
What’s Next for Music Creators? Linnea Sundberg on Innovation & Change
Join us on this episode of Soundbreaker as Linnea Sundberg, Chief of Staff at UnitedMasters, takes us through her inspiring journey in the music industry. From her beginnings as a passionate music fa…
Mastering Digital Marketing & Revenue Sharing with LaTecia Johnson
In this episode of Soundbreaker, host Bob Shami sits down with LaTecia Johnson, founder and CEO of INGENIUS. LaTecia shares her inspiring journey through the creative industry, drawing from her exper…
How AI and Creativity Can Coexist in Music | Caroline Giegerich Interview
In this episode, Caroline Giegerich, VP of Marketing & Innovation at Warner Music Group, shares her journey from DJing to leading innovative projects in the music industry. She talks about using AR, …
What Does the Future of Music Distribution Look Like? | Douglas Eriksen Interview
In this episode of Soundbreaker, Douglas Eriksen, founder of ChainMosaic, shares his journey from music to emerging tech. Learn how these technologies empower artists, improve distribution, and creat…
Avatars, Tech & Music Innovation: Sydney Wiklund’s Vision for the Future
🎧 In this episode of Soundbreaker, host Bob Shami chats with Sydney Wiklund, a creative partnerships manager at Genies. Sydney shares her journey from music to tech, her artist management experience,…
India to the UK: Rufy Anam Ghazi's Journey in the Evolving Music Industry
Join Bob Shami on Soundbreaker as he chats with Rufy Anam Ghazi, a former civil engineer turned Digital Operations Manager at Amra Music. Rufy shares her inspiring journey from India to the UK music …
Are AI and AR/VR the Future of Music? Dick Wingate Discusses
In this episode of Soundbreaker, host Bob Shami interviews music industry veteran Dick Wingate, principal of Dev Advisors. They dive into Dick's journey from signing Til Tuesday's debut album to his …
Music Marketing Tips & Tricks: Jay Gilbert's Advice for Aspiring Artists
In this episode of Soundbreaker, host Bob Shami chats with Jay Gilbert, a music industry veteran and podcaster. Jay shares his journey from record stores to major labels like Universal and Warner, of…
How Marni Wandner Overcame Burnout & Became Successful In Music Industry
In this episode of Soundbreaker, Marni Wandner shares her inspiring journey from acting to founding Sneak Attack Media. She talks about her career in the music industry, how she navigated burnout, an…
From Reluctant Pianist to Music CEO: Ryder Havdale's Journey
In this episode of Soundbreaker, host Bob Shami chats with Ryder Havdale, founder and CEO of Helios Creators Inc. Ryder shares his inspiring journey from reluctant piano student to successful musicia…