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Episode #387 – Byta CEO Marc Brown, YouTube’s Recommendation Engine, And The Music Museum No One Knows About Sep 21, 2021

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NEWSAn overview of how YouTube's video recommendation worksThe warehouse storing the history of analog electronic music no one knows aboutGUESTByta.com founder and CEO Marc BrownAlso check out HowWeListen.orgMy guest this week is Marc Brown, founder and CEO of Byta.com, a site that enables sending and receiving digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way.Marc has an extensive music business background and considerable digital audio knowledge which has helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto. He got his start at Murderecords, Canada’s premier artist owned label, during the mid 90s. After working in A&R at the legendary London indie Creation Records, then at Alan McGee’s Poptones, Marc started his own boutique UK radio promotion company off the back of his success with The Hives. For over 10 years Marc worked with an impressive list of indie rock luminaries including Wilco, Bloc Party, Conor Oberst/Bright Eyes, Spoon and Refused as well as legends such as Tom Waits, Yoko Ono, Booker T and Mavis Staples.During the interview, we spoke about why radio might still be important to an artist, the downside of sending files via email, the challenges of getting music to industry execs and radio, and much more.On the intro I’ll take a look at YouTube’s video recommendation engine, and the fantastic analog electronic music museum that no one knows about. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2984', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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Episode #386: Producer Kris Bradley, Your Streaming Digital Dollar, And Winter NAMM Postponed Sep 14, 2021

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NEWSCanadian study shows how the digital streaming dollar is splitWinter NAMM 2022 is postponed to JuneGUESTSongwriter / Producer Kris BradleyFind out more at producerlikeaboss.com and boomfoxproductions.comMy guest this week is Kris Bradley, who’s a songwriter/producer with credits including Sony BMG, Warner Chappell, Rolling Stone, Fox, Lincoln, and Miramax. She heads Boomfox Productions, producing for various sync projects, artists and songwriters.Kris is also the founder of Produce Like a Boss, which is an online coaching program geared towards the songwriter/producer, rather than the engineer. Her “non-techy” and simplified style of teaching is helping tons of artists learn how to produce their own music.During the interview, we spoke about playing in a cover band in Asia, rebranding herself for production, her approach to communicating with artists, trends in production, and much more.On the intro I’ll take a look at how the streaming dollar breaks down, and Winter NAMM 2022 gets postponed. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2978', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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Episode #385: Engineer Mark Linett Talks Remote Audio, Amazon Live Streaming, And DSP In Loudspeakers Sep 07, 2021

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Inside The M&B Remote Audio TruckNEWSAmazon is getting into live programmingHow loudspeaker DSP has changed the audio worldGUEST3 time Grammy-winning engineer Mark LinettFind out more about Mark and the Horizon remote audio truck at MandBaudio.comMark previously appeared on Podcast #135My guest this week is 3 time Grammy-winning engineer Mark Linett. Mark and his partner Bob Wartinbee have operated their remote audio truck as the West Coast branch of Music Mix Mobil, but will now continue as a new independent company, M&B Audio.For the last 11 years, M&B’s 40' state of the art mobile audio truck 'Horizon' has recorded numerous iconic events, including the Grammy Awards, The Oscars, MTV’s VMA's, ten years at the CMA's, the iHeartRadio Music Awards and Festivals. They've also done projects for a wide range of artists including Coldplay, The Eagles, Stevie Wonder, U2, Motley Crew, Linkin Park, Miley Cyrus, and Sean Mendez, to name a few. During the interview, we spoke about how live recording has changed over the years, the workflow of award shows, his conversion to digital audio, and much more. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2962', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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Episode #384: All About Trailer Music From Ghostwriter Music, Increased TikTok Video Length, And Web MIDI Aug 31, 2021

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NEWSTikTok is testing increased video lengths to compete with YouTubeUsing MID from your browser with Web MIDIGUESTSChris Bragg and Travis Michaud from trailer music company Ghostwriter MusicGhostwriter is the go-to source for trailers for feature films, as well as television programming. The company’s clients include Marvel, Disney, Sony, Paramount, 20th Century Studios, LEGO, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Amazon, Apple, FX, HBO, Hulu and Netflix, among others.Chris has worked as a mastering engineer, producer, music supervisor and sound designer before starting Ghostwriter. Travis, who’s the company’s COO, worked as a sound editor, sound designer, music supervisor and music producer before partnering up with Chris in 2017.During the interview, we spoke about how trailer music is different from film music, the mindset needed for creating trailer music, how a trailer gets put together, the fast turnaround time required, and much more.On the intro I’ll take a look at TikTok testing increased video times, and the new online version of MIDI from your browser called Web MIDI. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2953', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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Episode #383 – Drummer Matt Sorum, Streaming Marketshare, And Oberheim Gets His Trademark Back Aug 24, 2021

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NEWSMore people are streaming music than you might have thoughtThe legendary synth developer Tom Oberheim gets his worldwide trademark back and will start making synths againGUESTRock and Roll Hall Of Fame Drummer Matt SorumRock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer Matt Sorum held the drum chair for Guns N’ Roses for 7 years, as well as stints with The Cult and Velvet Revolver.Matt’s reputation as a musician’s musician has placed him squarely at the center of Hollywood’s A-list community of artists, working on projects with legends like Alice Cooper, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Billy F Gibbons (ZZ Top), Joe Elliott (Def Leppard), Robin Zander (Cheap Trick) and Brian May (Queen).Quite the entrepreneur as a founder of 6 startup companies, Matt sits on the Global Blockchain Business Council at UCLA, and has spoken at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He’s even created his own beer line, appropriately named The Drummer.Matt’s autobiography, Double Talkin’ Jive: True Rock ‘n’ Roll Stories from the Drummer of Guns N’ Roses, The Cult, and Velvet Revolver, is available soon wherever books are sold.During the interview, we spoke about Matt’s contribution to the Buddy Rich tribute album, getting his first big break, Lemmy and Motorhead stories, his entrepreneurship and charitable causes, his new autobiography, and much more.On the intro I’ll take a look at the streaming marketshare, and Tom Oberheim gets his worldwide trademark back. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2944', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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Podcast #382 – BeatConnect Execs, Most Influential Artists, And Another “Stolen Feel” Copyright Lawsuit Aug 17, 2021

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NEWSThe most influential artists and how much they make from streamingThe latest "Stolen Feel" lawsuit that could turn music on its headGUESTSFounder/CEO Nicholas Laroche and lead designer Yohan Antoine-Édouard from BeatConnectMy guests this week are founder and CEO Nick Laroche and lead designer Yohan Antoine-Édouard from the online collaboration platform BeatConnect.BeatConnect offers a low-cost, easy way for producers and musicians to collaborate either using the stand-alone online app or via a plugin on their favorite DAW.The platform arose from Nick’s frustration with the problems and time involved in trying to get together with other musicians in person. BeatConnect incorporates a shared sequencer, cloud storage and video chat all within the app, making distance writing and recording a snap.During the interview, we spoke about how BeatConnect was conceived, how it works, dealing with latency, and much more.On the intro I’ll take a look at the most influential artists and how much they’ve made from streaming, and the latest copyright lawsuit that could turn music on its ear. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2931', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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Podcast #381 – Merlin CEO Jeremy Sirota, Fake Instagram Followers, And Changes At Sweetwater Aug 10, 2021

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NEWSBig stars that have huge fake Instagram and Twitter followingsWill the big change at Sweetwater affect the way they do business?GUESTMerlin CEO Jeremy SirotaMy guest this week is the CEO of Merlin, Jeremy Sirota. Merlin is a digital rights partner for independent labels and distributors all over the world. It’s powerful enough that some now refer to it as the 4rth major label.Jeremy previously held a number of senior positions at Warner Music Group and Facebook, where he led the company’s efforts to license and acquire music rights from labels and distributors around the world.During the interview, we spoke about Merlin’s mission and how it helps indie labels and artists, the mindset of music tech, the essentials of negotiating a deal, and much more.On the intro I’ll take a look at the big stars who have huge fake followings on Twitter and Instagram, and the big change happening at Sweetwater. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2920', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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Podcast #380 – Engineer Benny Faccone, Making $50k Per Year On Spotify, And Mixing For Mastering Aug 03, 2021

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NEWSMore than 13,000 make $50k or more on Spotify, but that's not the bad newsAnswering questions about master mix levels for masteringGUESTSome good stories from 18 time Grammy winning engineer Benny Faccone18 time Grammy-winning engineer Benny Faccone started working at the famous A&M Studios back in 1980 where he worked on records by Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Supertramp, Michael Jackson and many more.After Benny went free-lance, he quickly became the go-to engineer for Latin stars like Mana, Jose Jose, Luis Miguel, Ricky Martin, Santana, among many others.Benny is used to working in the best studios in the world, but has been working in his own custom room in different locations since 2006. He recently decided to build a first-class room in his garage and describes how it wasn't as difficult as he expected. Yes, he’s still an analog guy and mixes on a console.During the interview, we spoke about how to build a great sounding room cheaply, template mixing in analog, the sound of vintage reverbs, and some really good stories.On the intro I’ll take a look at the people that make $50k per year on Spotify, and how to think about mix levels before sending to mastering. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2914', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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Podcast #379 – TikTok Influences Streaming, Scientific Reason For Drumming, And Engineer Barry Rudolph Jul 27, 2021

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NEWSHow TikTok influences streaming numbersThe scientific reason behind why people love drummingGUESTEngineer and tech writer Barry RudolphBarry Rudolph has probably done more magazine gear reviews that anyone on the planet by a factor of 10. As an engineer, Barry’s worked on 15 gold or platinum records by artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hall and Oats, Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger and many more.Barry has also written more than 250 reviews of audio gear for Mix Magazine, and over 2,000 for Music Connection, where he continues to this day. He was first featured here on podcast #31 way back in November of 2014.During the interview, we spoke about the latest at summer NAMM, the state of conferences, trends in audio production, mixing in Atmos, and much more.On the intro I’ll take a look at how TikTok helps promote streaming, and the scientific reason people like drumming. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2905', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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Podcast #378 – Keyboardist Jeff Lorber, Latest Streaming Numbers, And A New Sound Isolation Tool Jul 20, 2021

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NEWSThe latest streaming numbers tells us a lot about the current music businessA new simple and cheap sound isolation tool may make a big difference in all kinds of constructionGUESTKeyboardist, composer and producer Jeff LorberGrammy Award-nominated keyboardist, composer, and record producer Jeff Lorber has released more than 25 albums during his career and he’s considered one of the pioneers of the modern jazz genre. Many of his songs are featured on The Weather Channel’s “Local On The 8s” segments, and he’s contributed tracks for the critically acclaimed PlayStation game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.Jeff has done extensive production and session work for other artists including Dave Koz, Eric Benet, and Herb Alpert, and he’s excelled working as a remixer. He also owns the state of the art JHL Sound Studios.During the interview, we spoke about the brilliant strategy he used to gain visibility for an early album, the event that got him into engineering, his little-known career in remixer (including a song for U2), and much more.I spoke with the Jeff via zoom from his studio in Pacific Palisades, CA.On the intro I’ll take a look at the latest streaming numbers, and a new sound isolation tool that should make a big impact. var podscribeEmbedVars = { epGuid: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/?p=2893', rssUrl: 'https://bobbyoinnercircle.com/feed/podcast/', backgroundColor: 'white', font: undefined, fontColor: undefined, speakerFontColor: undefined, height: '600px', showEditButton: false, showSpeakers: true, showTimestamps: true };

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