Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast
UnderholdningInterviews with music industry movers and shakers, tips, and news. Learn more at: bobbyowsinski.com.On this show, music industry guru Bobby Owsinski gives you his personal insights into the industry of music, covering industry news, reviews, analysis, and tips, as well as offering amazing interviews with prominent industry movers and shakers on every show! If you know Bobby, you know you're in for an enlightening and engaging treat.So enjoy the show!
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- Episode 592 - Innovative Music Licensing With Barry Coffing (00:36:52)
Barry Coffing has lived every corner of the music business, from opera scholarships to songwriting for Hollywood films, and now, innovating the licensing space. As founder of MusicSupervisor.com and WeGetArtists.com, Barry has reshaped how independent musicians connect with opportunities in film, TV, and beyond. In this episode, Barry shares his journey from club gigs to scoring major placements, the evolution of his licensing platform, and why transparency and fairness for artists drive e...
- Episode 591 - Inside Neural DSP’s Mantra Plugin with Francois Barrillon (00:32:00)
In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle podcast, I sit down with Francois Barrillon, Neural DSP’s plugins product manager and product lead for their new vocal plugin Mantra. Francois shares how he went from building guitar pedals in his spare time to leading development on one of the most innovative vocal tools available today. We talk about Neural DSP’s expansion beyond guitars, how Mantra was designed to be an all-in-one studio solution, and what it takes to create plugins that ble...
- Episode 590 - Modern Event Ticketing With Ritesh Patel (00:32:55)
In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I sit down with Ritesh Patel, the CEO and founder of Ticket Fairy, a next-generation ticketing platform helping promoters market and manage events. What makes Ticket Fairy unique is its built-in word-of-mouth referral system, where fans can earn rebates—or even free tickets—by getting friends to buy. Ritesh brings a wealth of experience to the platform. Having promoted over 400 shows worldwide, and with a background in cloud and systems administra...
- Episode 589 - Session Work & Comfortable Studios with Bassist Mitch Beer (00:44:41)
In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I talk with Mitch Beer, a Philadelphia-based session bass player and multi-talented music professional. Mitch has toured with Grammy-winning Digable Planets and The Bacon Brothers, and works as the go-to session bassist for Grammy-winning producer Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo. He also contributed as bassist and producer on Lil Uzi Vert’s #1 platinum album Pink Tape. Beyond session work, Mitch is the founder of Retro City B Room Studio, co-founder and...
- Episode 588 - Barry Rudolph on Recording Legends & Reviewing 5,000+ Pieces of Audio Gear (00:37:03)
In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I sit down with Barry Rudolph, an audio engineer and prolific technical writer whose career bridges classic studio work and in-depth gear expertise. Barry has worked on records with Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pat Benatar, and Hall & Oates, earning credits on more than 30 gold and platinum albums. Beyond his engineering work, Barry is recognized as the leading reviewer of pro audio gear and plugins, with more than 5,000 reviews published in Mi...
- Episode 587 - AI goes to music school with John von Seggern (00:40:37)
In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I’m joined by John von Seggern, the visionary behind Futureproof Music School—a next-generation program that blends personalized mentorship with AI-driven music production tools. Unlike traditional schools, Futureproof is designed to meet the needs of today’s independent artists. John brings over 30 years of experience as a studio musician, producer, and sound designer, including collaborations with electronic music pioneer Jon Hassell, extensive i...
- Episode 586 - Back To The Blues With Drummer-Producer Tony Braunagel (00:41:49)
In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I talk with Tony Braunagel, one of the most respected drummers and producers in modern music. Tony has played on more than 200 albums, including Grammy-winning records by Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, and Buddy Guy. On stage, he’s performed with icons like B.B. King, Lightnin’ Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Robert Cray, and dozens more. As a producer, Tony has worked on over 40 albums, many of which have won or been nominated for Grammys and Blues Music Awa...
- Episode 585 - Talking Digital Strategy With ONErpm's Jenna LoMonaco (00:30:34)
In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, I’m joined by Jenna LoMonaco, a digital marketing powerhouse who currently leads marketing at ONErpm—a global music company offering artists distribution, publishing, marketing, and content production across 43 offices in 28 countries. Jenna’s career spans roles at Glassnote, Kobalt, and Island Records, where she spearheaded the digital strategy that skyrocketed Shawn Mendes to global fame. She’s also guided the online growth for Mumford & Sons...
- Episode 584 - Lucie Burns: Overcoming Stage Fright & Mastering Live Performance (00:41:29)
Lucie Burns, also known as artist and producer Lazy Hammock, joins me to talk about building stage confidence, connecting with audiences, and overcoming performance anxiety. We also dive into: Her journey as a #1-charting artist with 25M+ streamsHow perfectionism and comparison affect live performanceHer Stage Ready Artists coaching program and creative support communityInsights from her book The Art of Live Performance UnlockedTrust, mindset, and the power of authenticity on stage Lucie sha...
- Episode 583 - Inside the Future of Music Marketing with Jay Gilbert (00:42:21)
In this episode, I sit down with music industry veteran Jay Gilbert, co-host of the widely read Your Morning Coffee newsletter and podcast. Jay has held senior executive roles at Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group, where he pioneered digital music marketing and online strategies for iconic artists like Nirvana, The Police, KISS, Bob Marley, Elton John, Guns N’ Roses, and many more. 👉 Topics we cover in this episode include: The evolving role of record labels in the streaming...
- Episode 582 - Mixing Old School With Benny Faccone (00:47:35)
My guest this week is my old friend 17 time Grammy winner Benny Faccone. Benny has a rich credit history with artists like Mana, Santana, Ricky Martin, Luis Miguel, Sting, and so many more. He’s a veteran of the old A&M Studios when it was one of the hottest recording facilities in Los Angeles. That’s where he honed his recording and mixing skills under old school legends like Bruce Swedien, Shelly Yakus, and Don Hahn. He’s also a die-hard analog guy, still mixing on a console and ...
- Episode 581 - The Latest Music And Audio News From Bobby O (00:17:53)
In this episode I cover some recent overlooked audio and music industry news. We cover: The eras of popular music and why they’re not what you thinkThe emergence of AI-generated band Velvet SundownMajor labels in the middle of licensing discussions with AI music generators Udio and Suno.Major label and private equity want to buy more catalog, and what that means to their artistsThe TikTok closure is pushed back againHow tariffs are hurting vinyl productionHow pop stardom is now...
- Episode 580 - Bassist, Author, And Marketing Consultant Carter Fox (00:37:35)
My guest today is bass player, author and music business marketing consultant, Carter Fox. Known as the Soulful Traveling Spaceman Bassman, Carter has toured with R&B legend Freddie Jackson and Grammy-winner Regina Belle, while also collaborating with artists and producers such as Skrillex, Leon Huff, David Ivory, Adventure Club, and more. Carter is also the author of Music Business Bassics series of books, with How to Effectively Release & Promote Your Music as an Independ...
- Episode 579 - An Inside Look At Module Synthesis With Chris Meyer (00:36:14)
My guest this week is modular synthesizer maven Chris Meyer, who has done important engineering work at Sequential Circuits, Digidesign, Marion Systems with the legendary Tom Oberheim, and Roland R&D U.S., where he was chief engineer. Along the way he created Vector Synthesis and worked on the Sequential Prophet 2000, Prophet VS, and Studio 440; Digidesign's Q-Sheet; and the Roland DM-80. During that time he also served as Technical Chairman of the MIDI Manufacturer’s Associat...
- Episode 578 - Music Collaboration With Dominic Castro and Gary Lux of SyncDNA (00:33:02)
Online music collaboration is for many the holy grail for efficiently working in a home studio. The problem is that most tools that are available suffer from latency that makes true collaboration impossible. SyncDNA is the first online platform that allows frame-accurate synchronization of collaborators anywhere in the world. Co-founders Dominic Castro and Gary Lux joined me to discuss SyncDNA and how it’s been helping mixers, musicians, composers, directors and producers do their...
- Episode 577 - CEO Of The Merlin Network Jeremy Sirota (00:32:44)
My guest today is the CEO of the Merlin Network of independent music labels, Jeremy Sirota. Merlin is a member-based organization representing the digital licensing rights for hundreds of independent labels and distributors in nearly every country around the globe. That makes up 15% of the recorded music market. Under Jeremy’s leadership, Merlin has entered into new partnerships and created programs to help its members take advantage of the latest technologies and licensing opportunities.&nb...
- Episode 576 - Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studios (01:03:28)
I read a lot of music biographies and history books, especially from the Rock era. Like most people, I love reading about the story behind the hits. The best book I’ve ever read about that era is Buzz Me In: Inside The Record Plant Studios. The Record Plant was co-founded by engineer Gary Kellgrin and businessman Chris Stone, and it’s three studios in New York City, Los Angeles, and Sausalito, plus a fleet of remote trucks, were ground zero for the music business from the 1960s through ...
- Episode 575 - The Future Of Music Labels With Josh Simons (00:33:06)
My guest today is Josh Simons, CEO of Australia's only ASX-listed music company, Vinyl Group. Josh’s journey is as diverse as it gets. He founded Vampr, the 'LinkedIn for creatives,' connecting over 1.4 million music professionals worldwide. He’s also been instrumental in developing platforms like Jaxsta and Vinyl.com, tackling challenges in music metadata and e-commerce. Prior to working in tech Josh ran a record label, publishing function, film production company, and was the lead sin...
- Episode 574 - CyberPR Founder Ariel Hyatt Talks Music Marketing Strategy (00:30:55)
My guest today is music marketing strategist, speaker, author, and the founder of Cyber PR, Ariel Hyatt. Known for her bold ideas and practical strategies, Ariel has helped thousands of independent musicians and creative entrepreneurs craft sustainable careers over the course of two decades. Ariel has always been at the forefront of music promotion, and she continues once again with her new book From Buzz to Bond: How to Stop Chasing Hype & Build a Lasting Music Career. In it she in...
- Episode 573 - Music Promotion Via Playlists With Danny Garcia (00:30:46)
My guest today is Danny Garcia, co-founder and CEO of the music promotion and discovery site Songtools. Songtools makes it easy to promote your music across Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, and reach out to over 150,000 curated Spotify playlists. It also helps playlisters discover new music, and vets both artists and playlists to make sure that the experience is top quality for both. The company’s signature tools include SongFly, which is an easy-to-use solution that enables artists to launch...
- Episode 572 - Inside Sony's 360VME With Lon Neumann (00:30:21)
My guest today is Lon Neumann, the president of Neumann Technologies, a company that’s focused on designing and commissioning production facilities for immersive audio. Lon has a long history with Sony, and is especially keen on their 360VME virtual mix environment system, which he discussed at length during the podcast. He started in the business as a live sound engineer at the famous Whisky a Go Go and Roxy Theater in Hollywood, and later went on to mix for Earth, Wind and Fire before becom...
- Episode 571 - Overlooked Audio And Music Business News (00:14:08)
In this week's podcast episode, I bring back my popular music and audio industry news segment with a full episode dedicated to stories that matter—but often fly under the radar. In this episode, I dive into a wide range of timely and thought-provoking topics, including: Why today’s music has been scientifically proven to be simpler than it used to beHow hit songs have evolved over the last 5 yearsWhether view counts actually mean anything anymoreHow AI-generated comments could be killing soci...
- Episode 570 - Insights Into Video Promo With Andy Gesner (00:31:05)
My guest today is owner and president of HIP Video Promo Andy Gesner. Andy’s firsthand experience in playing in bands and releasing records gives him a special insight into music promotion and marketing. Over the past 25 years, he has built HIP from the ground up, developing innovative promotional strategies that adapt to the ever-changing media landscape. Andy and his team have promoted more than 4,800 music videos for artists including Bryan Adams, The B-52s, Bon Iver, Johnny Cash, De...
- Episode 569 - Sensaphonics Founder Dr. Michael Santucci (00:37:18)
My guest today is someone who’s spent the last 35 years on a mission to protect the hearing of musicians, audio pros, and music lovers alike. Dr. Michael Santucci is an audiologist and the founder of Sensaphonics, a custom in-ear monitor company that’s become a go-to for top performers around the world. What sets Michael apart is that he’s not just running a company—he’s an audiologist first. That means everything Sensaphonics does is grounded in science, with a focus on long-term hearing he...
- Episode 568 - Country Music Historian Don Cusic (00:27:23)
My guest today is country music author and historian, and a member of the Western Music Hall Of Fame Don Cusic. Don is the author of over 30 books, including biographies of Roger Miller, Eddy Arnold, Gene Autry and Chet Atkins. He’s also written album liner notes for Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Ray Stevens, Eddy Arnold, and Sonny James, as well as for multiple film soundtracks. Don has a number of credits as a producer and songwriter, and is a Professor of Music Industry Histor...