Music Business Radio

Episode #116 - Jen Foster

Jen Foster is an independent artist and songwriter with her own label.  She's had three "official" releases and has sold more than 30,000 units.  We had Jen on Music Business Radio in 2007 and decided it was time to bring her back to talk about what she's doing now.

What she's got going on now is a lot... We talked about film/TV music licensing, including Jen's recent placement of the theme song for the web-based spin-off of Days of Our Lives, Venice.

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In the Studio... Charlie Peacock

Charlie Peacock dropped by the Music Business Radio studios today to talk about his career as a songwriter, artist, producer, and A&R guy.

Charlie has a great blog at recordproducer.typepad.com with thoughts on the art of recording music as well as great advice on how musicians and producers can get their best performances on tape.  We talked about this and more, including Charlie's brand new film documentary on songwriting legend Hank Cochran and "where the money is" in the new music business.

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Pictured L to R: Justin (Editor), Dan (Engineer), Gary (Producer), Charlie Peacock, David (Host), Will (Intern)

Bonus Content - Matthew Ryan

Here's a bonus interview Dan did with Matthew Ryan. He talks about his new album, the changing face of Nashville, the changing face of the music industry, social media, songwriting, and more.

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Episode #115 - J-Praize

John "J-Praize" Freeman, Atlanta-based songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, magazine publisher, and music industry consultant, talks with us about urban music, working with 50 Cent, developing new artists, and how he went from working in the post office to having his songs sell over 20 million units.

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Bonus Content - Warren Haynes of Gov't Mule

Here's a bonus interview David Hall did with Warren Haynes of Gov't Mule.  He talks about recording the new Gov't Mule album and how it was written, fan expectations, changing band personnel, playing the Ryman Auditorium, and touring with the Dave Matthews Band.  Also included are two in-studio performances.

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Bonus Content - Todd Snider

Here's a bonus interview Dan did with Todd Snider.  He talks about recording his new album in two days, working with Don Was, playing Bonnaroo, and the pros of creating things quickly.  Also included are three in-studio performances.

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Bonus Content - North Mississippi Allstars

Here's a bonus interview Dan did with North Mississippi Allstars.

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Episode #114 - Tom Jackson

Tom Jackson is a "Live Music Producer" who has worked with hundreds of artists, including Taylor Swift, Jars of Clay, and Jordan Sparks.

This episode talks about how musicians can improve their live shows, how to get positive audience reactions, and more.  Also in the studio is Christian artist Mary Katheryn, who talks about her experience working with Tom and what kind of results musicians and bands can expect by following his "live music method."

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