In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Glover—a powerhouse in music distribution who oversees the catalogues of hundreds of artists across Spotify, Apple Music, and beyond. With deep expertise in royalty revenue collection, publishing administration, and editorial playlist pitching, Ryan reveals exactly what a top-tier distributor should deliver for you. We examine the crucial differences between percentage-based equity and fixed-fee structures, while also uncovering the hidden fees that may be cutting into your earnings. This conversation offers essential insights into the real value of distribution deals and what to watch for in every music distribution contract. These are the hard truths every artist must know to maximize their revenue and secure their future in streaming when partnering with a music distributor. Don’t miss these critical insights—watch now.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jazz Jackson, founder of Unearthly Studios and a powerhouse digital strategist at the front lines of the music industry. With expertise spanning influencer campaigns, fan street teams, artist management, and high-impact digital strategy, Jazz breaks down the game-changing moves every serious artist needs to know.Jazz uncovers the power of mailing lists to build real connections with fans, the urgency of SMS marketing to reach your core supporters directly, and how to turn digital interactions into unforgettable real-world moments. If you’re only relying on social media posts to connect with your fans, you’re leaving potential—and money—on the table. Jazz’s insights reveal exactly how to create a fan community that sticks with you for the long haul.This conversation isn’t just advice; it’s a blueprint for artists who want to build a lasting, loyal fanbase and control their own narrative. If you’re ready to turn fans into devoted superfans, this is a must-watch.Watch now and start putting Jazz’s strategies into action—your next level is waiting. Connect with Unearthly Studios:https://unearthlystudios.com/https://www.instagram.com/unearthlystudios/https://x.com/unearthlystudio

Mag Rodriguez, CEO of EVEN, is reshaping how artists make money with a direct to fan strategy that puts the power back into your art. In this conversation, he breaks down how EVEN’s Pay What You Want model empowers you to sell directly to fans, allowing you to pocket more revenue while building an unbreakable bond with your audience. If you’re not already thinking this way, you’re leaving thousands of £ on the table. EVEN isn’t just a platform—it’s a movement that rewards your fans with exclusive content and experiences, ensuring they get much more than just a download. These features create a community around your music that streaming services simply can’t compete with. Mag’s experience managing over 40 acts means he understands what you need to elevate your career—and EVEN gives you the tools to do it. Sign Up For EVEN: https://backstage.even.biz/partners/ayaz

Ex-artist manager and award winning music coach Atlanta Cobb opens up with Ayaz about the difference between their social media teaching methods and the difference between mentoring and coaching. We deep-dived into social media and how Atlanta built her TikTok 70K+ loyal follower community and created her Platinum Artists coaching programme. Connect with Atlanta: https://instagram.com/musicindustrymentor https://www.tiktok.com/@musicindustrymentor

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Jessica Vaughn is a powerhouse music executive and singer/songwriter who spearheads the Sync team at Venice Music and runs her own label Head B*tch Music. Launching the Venice Music sync offering from the ground up, Jessica has landed placements in Netflix, MTV, Disney+, Xbox, Fortnite, NBA 2K, and more! In this insightful conversation, we're talking All About Sync Deals with Jessica to educate my limited understanding about how to start sync licensing music and the earnings that are possible when you start learning how to make music for sync. -- SPONSOR MESSAGE -- Switch to DistroKid and unlock a 7% discount! 👉🏾https://www.distrokid.com/vip/allabouthelping