Music Business Radio

Episode #146 - Lee Parsons

Lee Parsons is the founder and CEO of Ditto Music, a company which releases and distributes music of all genres, providing all the record label services and infrastructure needed for artists and labels to succeed on their own terms. The company has worked with thousands of artists including Suzi Quatro, Wiley, Samantha Fox, Kid British, Prince, and Paul McCartney.

This episode talks about Lee's start as a musician, auditioning for Sony Music, getting a record deal, losing a record deal, how to start your own record label, tricks for getting a record on the charts, social media, and more.

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Episode #112 - Marian Leighton Levy and Ken Irwin

Marian Leighton Levy and Ken Irwin are two of the founders of Rounder Records.

Rounder Records was founded in 1970 and is now the third largest independent record label in the United States with over 4000 releases.  With countless Grammy Awards and nominations, Rounder has found a place in American music history.  Artists on Rounder include  Alison Krauss, Robert Plant, Ralph Stanley, Wilson Pickett, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Buckwheat Zydeco, Woody Guthrie, Irma Thomas, Steve Martin, JJ Cale, Nanci Griffith, Bela Fleck, Riders in the Sky, Rush, The Tragically Hip, Godsmack, and Duran Duran, among others.  

Marian and Ken talk about founding Rounder Records, while in college, selling records our of their van at music festivals, and how things went from that to what Rounder Records is today.

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Episode #88 - Keith Mohr

Keith Mohr, President and Founder of IndieHeaven.com, got his start as a musician and later as road manager and recording engineer.  He started IndieHeaven.com in 1997 as a way for Christian musicians to network and learn from each other.

The show covers new models for the changing music industry, the most important "business" things which musicians should concentrate on, Keith's "1000 Fan Theory," and much more.

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Episode #69 - Recording Academy Indie Impact and Dave Grohl

This episode takes you on the road to the Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy (NARAS) for their Indie Impact event, which highlights and celebrates the independent music industry.

We sat down and talked musicians, artists, managers, and many others connected to the indie world. We chatted with Recording Academy reps and discussed how their organization supports and encourages this flourishing music scene.

Also in this episode is a chat with David Grohl of the Grammy nominated (and winning) Foo Fighters.  Dave shared his thoughts on playing at this year's Grammy Awards and much more.

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