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The Music Industry Has Changed—Here’s How to Win
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The Music Industry Has Changed—Here’s How to Win
The Real Secrets to Music Industry Success with Jacob Fain (A&R, Russ, Bailey Zimmerman, Chainsmokers)
Acclaimed A&R executive Jacob Fain reveals what it really takes to break through in today’s music industry! Join Jacob as he shares the strategies behind discovering artists like Russ and Bailey Zimmerman, explains how the definition of success is changing, and why authenticity, resilience, and an empowered team are more important than ever. Hear firsthand how artist development has evolved, why data isn’t everything, and the books every aspiring music pro should read. Whether you’re an artist, manager, or industry insider, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration for anyone serious about thriving in the new music business! 💡🎤 #MusicBusiness #AandR #MusicCareer
Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.
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Books mentioned & suggested:
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📒 The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh – https://amzn.to/45ZxGEX
📒 Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull – https://amzn.to/44ZTVQH
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⏰ TIMECODES ⏰
0:00 Intro
2:12 How to get expert coaching & download your free guides
5:07 Redefining success in the modern music industry
8:17 How has the criteria for signing artists changed?
9:38 Key lessons from signing The Chainsmokers, Russ, and Bailey Zimmerman
13:30 What can data NOT tell you about an artist?
15:04 Defining success for artists today (& the importance of authenticity)
18:50 How much does an artist’s team matter to success?
20:25 What holds artists back—and what do top artists do differently?
22:49 Is the value of a record label the same for every artist?
25:03 Are artists smarter about building careers today?
27:15 Books, documentaries & resources every music pro should read
30:50 Jacob Fain’s top advice for artists building a career in music
33:12 The best way to reach out to Jacob Fain
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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd
Get real world music business advice to help you define your own success. Learn how to build resilience, assemble the right team, and keep your artistry at the center. Hosts Ritch Esra and Eric Knight deliver actionable industry strategy and cut through common myths that hold artists back. Whether you’re an independent musician or music business hopeful, subscribe for weekly tips and deep dives with the industry’s best.
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The Unusual DJ Formula Behind VOID’s Sound | Liberty Lab
Video by Liberty Music PR via YouTube
Meet VOID. The live electronic band in Ibiza blending DJ energy with live drums, guitar, and vocals to create a show that feels like a mix between a concert and a DJ set. In this conversation with Bee & Adam, they share how the project grew from years of friendship and mentorship, why they focus on real human connection, and how their motto “be present, not perfect” shapes the energy they bring to the dancefloor. They also explain how they’re releasing music one single at a time, building community, and creating something that stands out in a scene dominated by polished, high-volume sets.
Chapters
00:29 Intro to the Ibiza Rooftop Setting with VOID
02:07 How Live Instruments Come Into Play
06:03 Bringing Something Real
09:34 “Be present, not perfect”
17:31 Upcoming Shows and Monthly Releases
22:47 Lost Child
🎵 Let’s make music, connect, and make a difference together. 🎵
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How I Crack The Spotify Algorithm in 3 Steps (No Luck)
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How Ro Mix Vocals Like Coldplay – Yellow In Logic Pro X
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Top 3 Awareness Plays We Use To Grow Artists’ Audiences
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Does building an audience around your music feel like an uphill battle? Right now, there are so many strategies that picking one that works feels impossible…
In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa unpack three growth strategies from our agency IndieX and IndieFounder to grow your fan base from the ground up! Learn about fan-funded growth with free plus shipping and handling funnels, leveraging viral (or even potentially viral) content, and refining content to grab the attention of new fans.
If you’re frustrated with slow audience growth and want strategies that work, this episode is your step-by-step guide!
DISCOVER:
Why Free Plus Shipping And Handling Funnels Can Be Your Audience Growth Machine
How To Effectively Use Bridge Pages For Streaming Ads
When Viral Content Isn’t Necessary And How To Test Viral Potentials
How Studying What’s Trending In Your Genre Can Inspire Your Content
How To Turn Your Singles Into Compelling Offers
What To Do When You Have No Viral Content Yet
RESOURCES:
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Pro Artist Tip: Share Your Music w/ DJs
Video by DistroKid via YouTube
this would go crazy in the club. this could be u. hit up all of ur DJ homies rn 🤞
When the band has to raise the song 🎸 #guitar #band #musician
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What REALLY Happens When You Hit 100k On Spotify
Video by Damian Keyes via YouTube
If you haven’t seen me before, my name is Damian Keyes. I’ve spent 20+ years working across the music industry as a musician, entrepreneur and growth strategist.
✅ Get my free step-by-step Single Release Plan: https://start.dk-mba.com/singlereleaseplan
⚡ DK-MBA Artist Growth System: https://www.dk-mba.com
📈 Work with DK Artists (strategy, Spotify growth, content & ads): https://www.dk-artists.com
A bit about my journey…
16: Picked up a bass for the first time and fell in love with music.
18: Signed to a major record label (and dropped 6 months later. I always said I’d do anything, but no one told me what to do. That sparked my obsession with understanding how artists actually succeed).
23: Founded BIMM music university, which became one of the largest music universities in the world.
20s: Scaled BIMM to 4,000 students per year across multiple countries, alongside working as a professional bass player performing with Eric Clapton, Alanis Morissette and Billy Cobham among others.
30: Sold BIMM and became financially free.
30s: Realised life is about the journey and building, not retiring. Built multiple music businesses including a management company and live agency.
40s: Sold both businesses and took what I’d learned working with artists offline and applied it online, helping artists grow using digital strategy before it became common.
43: Founded DK-MBA, now one of the largest online music business academies with over 40,000 students across 83+ countries.
45: Founded DK Artists, where we work directly with independent and label artists building careers, audiences and releases.
Today: We work with both independent and label artists and build the systems and infrastructure that help artists grow streams, audiences and long term careers.
You’re just one song away from changing your life.
This channel exists to share the strategies we see working right now.
I hope this brings you value and guides you in an industry that definitely isn’t easy and changes daily.
To your success,
Damian