YouTube Views No Longer Count In Billboard Charts, And That’s Just Fine

Ever since streaming came along, figuring out how something charts on Billboard has been anything but clean. Before streaming, a sale of a CD or vinyl record was a sale, but until recently, 1,500 paid streams counted as 1 sale. In January, Billboard changed the ratio so that 1,000 paid streams equals 1 album sale, […]

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There’s No Point Aiming To Go Viral – It Hardly Ever Happens

Ever since musicians and artists have been online it’s been a hope and dream to have a song go viral. Yeah, it sounds great to blow up overnight, but the problem is, it hardly ever happens. That’s now been quantified at about a 1.1% chance, according to a new report by Duetti. For its Music […]

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Building Career Momentum With DJ Bander (Zach Schnall) On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with DJ Bander, Zach Schnall, CEO of Bander Productions, to explore how artists can build real career momentum in today’s music business. From jazz roots to electronic dance music success, Zach shares how he transitioned genres, built a brand, invested in marketing, and developed the business skills […]

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Believe It Or Not, iTunes Lives On With “Digital Vinyl”

Until a few days ago I thought that iTunes was no more, replaced by Apple Music. I mean, no one talks or writes about it anymore. The fact of the matter is it’s still around, and although iTunes sales are not exactly going up, sales remain remarkable steady. In short, it’s not going anywhere thanks […]

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Ben Ikwaugwu On The Biggest Problem For A Gigging Musician On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I speak with Ben Ikwaugwu, CEO of SoundCheck Live, about why the freelance economy is growing faster than the tools designed to support it. Drawing from his background as a professional vocalist and supply chain professional, Ben explains why fragmented communication, lack of systems, and disjointed execution make it harder […]

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Legendary Engineer Ed Seay Talks The Nashville Sound And Its AI Influence On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I speak with legendary Nashville engineer and producer Ed Seay about AI generated demos, modern songwriting trends, mixing tools, and how the Nashville sound has evolved. From demo studios being bypassed to why human instinct still cannot be replaced, this conversation offers an inside look at where music has been […]

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Here’s How Much 1,000 Streams Makes In 2026

Music streaming royalty calculators have been around for a while now, and you can find a number of them online. They all give you roughly the same result, but the one I trust the most is from Manatt, Phelps, and Phillips, the large entertainment legal practice. I thought I’d give it whirl just to see […]

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There Sure Were A Lot Of Syncs In 2025

Chartmetric came out with a report that looked at the entirety of the music business (at least from their data perspective) that outlined the realities of music in 2025. Out of all the things that the report mentioned, what caught my attention was the data on syncs for films and TV. Let’s take a look. […]

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FanFlowy’s Mark Roberge On Why Artists Struggle To Grow A Fanbase On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I speak with Prospect Hill drummer and FanFlowy co-founder Mark Roberge reveals how the music industry still lacks the systems that every other business takes for granted. From cost-per-acquisition to automated fan engagement, Mark shares why most artists burn out – and how FanFlowy was built to fix that. If […]

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Korneff Audio’s Cognitive Artist Luke Delalio On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Luke Delalio, engineer, educator, cognitive artist, photographer, and creative force at Korneff Audio. Luke shares the deeply personal story of how tinnitus changed everything, forcing him to step away from music production just as his career was thriving. But what began as a devastating setback became […]

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What Luminate’s 2025 Year-End Report Reveals About Modern Fan Engagement

In its 2025 Year-End Report, Luminate takes a deep dive into how music fans in the U.S. (and globally) move from being a casual listener to a true superfan. The findings reinforce something we’ve inherently known all along: not all fans are created equal, and the way they engage with the artist is the difference. […]

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America’s Music Hotspots In 2026

I bet you thought that either New York, Nashville, or Los Angeles was the music capital of the United States. I figured Nashville, but this latest research from Spin Genie tells us it’s actually Atlanta. Yep, I’m scratching my head too, but the company says that it analyzed everything from the number of venues, artists, […]

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Insider Sync Licensing Strategy With Chris SD On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by Chris SD – producer, engineer, songwriter, and founder of Sync Songwriter. Chris has helped artists get $30,000 placements, land Billboard features, and book world tours through sync licensing. In this deep-dive conversation, he breaks down how sync really works today, why connections matter more than ever, and […]

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7-Time Grammy-Winning Engineer, Producer, And Songwriter Brent Maher On My Latest Podcast

On this week’s podcast episode, 6-time Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and songwriter Brent Maher shares a remarkable journey across genres, generations, and creative mediums. From recording legends like Elvis and Duke Ellington to discovering The Judds and inventing a new format – a musical novel – Brent’s stories reveal how passion and patience can outlast trends […]

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Happy New Year! Here’s To A Great 2026

Happy New Year everyone! Let’s have a safe, happy and prosperous 2026 together. As always, I’m very grateful and thankful for your continued support!

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