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Angry Mob CEO Reveals the BIGGEST Mistakes Indie Songwriters Make (& How to Win in Publishing!)
Get the inside track with Marc Caruso, CEO and co-founder of Angry Mob Music—one of the world’s top independent music publishers! In this episode, Marc shares his expert perspective on the evolution of independent music publishing, building trusted relationships with artists, why AI is a total game-changer for small publishers, the nuts and bolts of sync licensing strategy, and how international markets are re-shaping the business. Discover the #1 thing holding back music creators, the secrets to landing high-value placements, and how to stay creatively AND financially free. If you’re serious about a lasting career in music as a songwriter, publisher, or industry pro, don’t miss this conversation packed with actionable advice and real talk on today’s indie music landscape! 💡🎶 #MusicPublishing #SyncLicensing #MusicBusiness
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⏰ TIMECODES ⏰
0:00 Intro
1:31 Meet Marc Caruso and the indie publishing revolution
5:00 How AI helps indie publishers compete with the majors
6:11 Angry Mob’s core values—artist-first, open communication & transparent deals
9:55 How Angry Mob builds new songwriters’ careers (beyond sync)
13:13 Why indie publishers need to unify for industry leverage
16:28 The real reason there’s no “Merlin” alliance for publishers (yet)
18:31 Specific ways AI automates metadata, data analysis, and song pitching
22:03 How indie publishers break into emerging international markets
25:57 K-pop’s global impact and why U.S. publishers are paying attention
26:12 Angry Mob’s proven strategies for winning sync placements
28:01 The most inspirational books, films, and entrepreneur stories
30:24 The #1 thing holding artists and songwriters back from success
34:15 Essential advice for emerging indies: educate yourself and build your reputation
36:45 Best way to connect with Marc Caruso & Angry Mob Music
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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd
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