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The Music Business Buddy
Jonny Amos
73 episodes
2 days ago
Ready to turn your music into a steady income without losing your creative spark? I sit down with Lara from The International Musician, to break down the real world of cruise ship performing: who gets hired, how much you can earn, and how ship life can supercharge your skills in months. From orchestra pits to high-energy piano bars, we unpack the roles that exist at sea and the qualities agencies actually look for. Lara explains the pay landscape in plain terms: around $2,000 per month for m...
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Ready to turn your music into a steady income without losing your creative spark? I sit down with Lara from The International Musician, to break down the real world of cruise ship performing: who gets hired, how much you can earn, and how ship life can supercharge your skills in months. From orchestra pits to high-energy piano bars, we unpack the roles that exist at sea and the qualities agencies actually look for. Lara explains the pay landscape in plain terms: around $2,000 per month for m...
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Music Commentary
Music,
Business,
Marketing,
Music Interviews
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The Music Business Buddy
Episode 72: How Cruise Gigs Turn Musicians Pro
Ready to turn your music into a steady income without losing your creative spark? I sit down with Lara from The International Musician, to break down the real world of cruise ship performing: who gets hired, how much you can earn, and how ship life can supercharge your skills in months. From orchestra pits to high-energy piano bars, we unpack the roles that exist at sea and the qualities agencies actually look for. Lara explains the pay landscape in plain terms: around $2,000 per month for m...
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1 day ago
28 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 71: Understanding The Role of an Artist Manager
If you’ve ever wondered what a great artist manager really does—and how to know when you’re ready for one—this deep-dive lays out the playbook with clarity and zero fluff. We break down the day-to-day reality of management across business strategy, creative development, and the soft skills that hold a career together when schedules get messy and deals get complex. You’ll hear why the best managers behave like translators and tacticians, connecting A&R, booking, PR, marketing, and finance ...
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1 week ago
34 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 70: How Award Winning Music Supervision Pioneer Frederic Schindler is Fixing a Broken System
What happens when award-winning music supervisor Frederic Schindler takes on the challenge of modernising a broken licensing system? The result is Catalog - a groundbreaking platform that's transforming how music gets paired with visual media. Frederic Schindler has seen it all in his two-decade journey through music supervision. From his early days promoting French culture abroad to winning the Association of Independent Music's 2025 Music Supervisor of the Year Award, he's crafted soundtra...
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2 weeks ago
42 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 69: The Virality Trap
The age-old belief that viral social media moments convert seamlessly into genuine fans may be crumbling before our eyes. Drawing from some outstanding research by MIDiA titled "All Eyes No Ears: Why Virality is not building fandom," this episode explores the troubling disconnect between social media visibility and actual music consumption. For years, the music industry has operated on a seemingly logical assumption: create viral content, convert those views to streams, and transform casual ...
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3 weeks ago
17 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 68: The Social Media Success Story of Rising Artist Anja
Meet Anya Jasmine, a remarkable young musician who's mastered the art of social media growth while building an impressive multi-faceted career. What started as consistent guitar content on Instagram unexpectedly blossomed into viral moments and a substantial following that's opened doors throughout the music industry. Anya breaks down her accidental social media success with refreshing honesty, describing how she treated posting like "putting lottery tickets in" - the more quality content sh...
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4 weeks ago
34 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 67: A Producers Playbook
The world of music production has undergone a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days when producers were confined to traditional recording studios, working exclusively with signed artists. Today, the landscape offers a rich tapestry of opportunities that extend far beyond conventional production work. In this eye-opening episode, I dive deep into the multiple pathways available to modern producers, revealing how diverse the role has become. One fascinating aspect we explore is how the ...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 66: An Interview with K-pop A&R Music Publisher Kristin Hurst
Unlocking the secrets of the East Asian music markets requires insider knowledge, passion, and a forward-thinking approach. Join host Jonny Amos as he speaks with rising music industry professional Kristin Hurst, who serves as A&R for K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop at both DWB Music and ARC Music Publishing. Kristin's remarkable journey began with a university K-pop songwriting camp that caught the attention of industry veterans, launching her career at the intersection of Western songwriting a...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
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The Music Business Buddy
Episode 65: What Happens When Music Collides with the Creator Economy?
Are we witnessing the death of the influencer age? The creator economy is rapidly evolving, and musicians who understand these shifts can position themselves for sustainable success beyond streaming revenues alone. The landscape has dramatically changed since the TikTok boom of 2020-2021, when seven and eight-figure deals were being offered before artists even met with label executives. Today, labels are taking a more measured approach, focusing on where artists might be in three, five, or t...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 64: Inside the World of Music Publishing with DWB Music's Greig Watts
What does it take to build a successful independent music publishing company in today's global market? In this captivating conversation, Greig Watts—the "W" in DWB Music—reveals the unexpected journey that transformed a three-person songwriting team into an international publishing powerhouse. Greig shares the fascinating story of how DWB discovered untapped opportunities in the East Asian markets, particularly Japan, where understanding cultural business protocols proved crucial to their su...
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1 month ago
44 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 63: Web3 Meets Music with IYK CEO Ryan Ouyang
The digital revolution in music is no longer just about streaming - it's now transforming the physical products we cherish as fans. Ryan Ouyang, CEO and founder of IYK, takes us deep into the fascinating world where physical merchandise becomes a gateway to exclusive digital experiences. Ryan explains how IYK's NFC-embedded products allow fans to authenticate ownership and access exclusive content through a simple smartphone scan. What began as a Web3 experiment during the pandemic has evolv...
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2 months ago
38 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 62: Understanding Medallion With Music Tech Innovator Matt Jones
What if artists owned the platforms where they connect with fans? Matt Jones, CEO of Medallion, is bringing this radical vision to life with a revolutionary approach to artist-fan relationships. Most musicians face a fundamental problem: they build audiences on platforms they can't control, then struggle to reach those same fans when promoting tours, merchandise, or new music. Medallion solves this by creating artist-owned communities where creators maintain complete ownership of their fan r...
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2 months ago
46 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 61: Beat Matching to Business Success - Amani Roberts on Music Entrepreneurship
What does it truly mean to be entrepreneurial in today's music landscape? According to Amani Roberts—international keynote speaker, global performer, award-winning professor, and bestselling author—it's about more than just technical skills. During our fascinating conversation, Amani breaks down how music professions have evolved through technological advancements. While anyone can learn basic beat matching, he emphasizes that "the art of reading a crowd is something that you acquire o...
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2 months ago
29 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 60: An Assessment of The Current State of AI
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized how we discover, create, and consume music—but where exactly does it stand in 2025? After interviewing three leading AI music technology founders, I'm pulling back the curtain on the current state of music AI and its ethical evolution. Remember the fear that gripped our industry when tools like Suno burst onto the scene? Those concerns weren't unfounded, but the landscape has shifted dramatically. Today's most innovative companies are building AI to...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 59: Blanket Licensing Demystified
How would you feel discovering your music was used on a major TV show without anyone telling you? That's the reality of blanket licensing – a system that keeps the entertainment world turning while ensuring creators get paid. Allow me to break down this complex but crucial aspect of the music industry, explaining how blanket licenses grant broadcasters and venues the right to use vast catalogues of music for a fixed annual fee. Rather than negotiating individual licenses for each song, these...
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3 months ago
22 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 58: AI Powered Mixing With RoEx CEO David Ronan
Ever wondered how artificial intelligence might transform music production without replacing human creativity? In this eye-opening conversation with David Ronan, CEO of Roex Audio, we explore the fascinating world of AI-powered mixing and mastering tools that are changing how music creators work. David pulls back the curtain on Roex's innovative products: Mix Check Studio, which analyzes tracks and identifies mixing issues for free, and Automix, which can professionally mix up to 32 tracks i...
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3 months ago
37 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 57: The Next Generation of The Music Industry
The future of music depends on nurturing young talent, yet the path for emerging musicians can be as challenging as it is confusing. This episode takes a deep dive into Youth Music's insightful "Sound of the Next Generation" report, examining how the pandemic, economic hardship, and educational cuts have fundamentally altered young people's relationship with music. I share concerning statistics revealing that just 55% of young people now identify as musical (down 10% from 2019), while 48% of...
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3 months ago
21 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 56: Exploring Mental Health with Tonic Music's Jeordie Shenton
What does it truly mean to take care of our mental health in the complex, demanding world of music? This question sits at the heart of my conversation with Jeordie Shenton, Programmes Lead for Tonic Music, a pioneering UK charity dedicated to mental wellbeing for everyone who creates, works with, or simply loves music. Music creators experience significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges compared to the general population. The causes are multifaceted...
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3 months ago
45 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 55: AI Vocals and Voice Swap with Declan McGlynn
Imagine transforming your voice into that of legendary vocalists like Robert Owens or Angie Brown with just a few clicks. The future isn't coming—it's already here, and it's raising profound questions about artist rights, compensation, and the very nature of creative identity. In this extraordinary conversation with Declan McGlynn, Chief Content Officer at VoiceSwap, we explore how ethical AI voice technology is revolutionizing music creation. Unlike many AI platforms that scrape data withou...
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4 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Episode 54: How to Pitch Your Music For Sync
Ever wonder how your music ends up in that Netflix show or smartphone commercial? The path from creation to placement is paved with gatekeepers, contracts, and strategic pitching—and mastering these elements could transform your music career. Jonny Amos dives deep into the sync licensing ecosystem, revealing the crucial professionals every music creator should connect with. From accessible sync agents building music libraries for clients to the coveted music supervisors who can catapult care...
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4 months ago
27 minutes

The Music Business Buddy
Ready to turn your music into a steady income without losing your creative spark? I sit down with Lara from The International Musician, to break down the real world of cruise ship performing: who gets hired, how much you can earn, and how ship life can supercharge your skills in months. From orchestra pits to high-energy piano bars, we unpack the roles that exist at sea and the qualities agencies actually look for. Lara explains the pay landscape in plain terms: around $2,000 per month for m...