Business Side of Music

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The Modern Record Deal: What Indie Labels Actually Offer Artists Now | Sandy McGraw, President Melody Place Records

October 13, 2026

Thinking about signing a record deal? Or wondering if you even need one anymore?Sandy McGraw has worked full time in the music business since he was 15. He started in publishing doing archival work on his great grandfather’s songwriting catalog, worked at a boutique jazz label in high school, moved to Los Angeles at 19 to work with Michael Feinstein, and went on to tour manage and day to day manage for Liza Minnelli. Today he runs Melody Place, an independent record label in Nashville.Sarah s...

Navigating Overconsumption: Essential Steps for Artists | Dave Rose, Deep South Entertainment

September 22, 2026

There's more advice for new artists than ever: TikTok tips, podcasts, books, platforms pitching a "must-have" tool every week. Most of it never gets acted on, and chasing all of it can keep independent artists from moving forward.In this episode of the Business Side of Music, host Sarah Fleshner sits down with Dave Rose, owner of Deep South Entertainment and an artist manager since 1995. They strip the noise away and walk through the ten basics every developing artist should foc...

The Royalty Registration Playbook Every Independent Artist Needs | George Macias, Lumoza

September 08, 2026

Uploading your song to Spotify is not the same as registering it, and that gap is costing artists real money. Every stream actually generates three separate royalties, but most artists only ever collect one.In this episode, Sarah sits down with George Macias, founder of Lumoza and a music industry veteran from EMI Music Publishing and Universal Music Group, to break down what a royalty actually is, why your song has two halves (composition and sound recording) that both need separate registra...

The Future of What · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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Business Side of Music is hosted by Sarah Fleshner. Its publicly listed email is sarah@362entertainment.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Business Side of Music?

The publicly listed email for Business Side of Music: sarah@362entertainment.com.

How many listeners does Business Side of Music have?

Podseeker estimates Business Side of Music reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Business Side of Music?

Business Side of Music typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established music-industry executives, artist managers, booking and touring professionals, music-rights specialists, distribution or technology founders, and working musicians with substantial professional experience and practical expertise. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a music-industry company; Managed or represented established recording artists; Built significant experience in touring, booking, or live performance. Recent guests include Dave Rose, George Macias, and Craig A. Meyer.

How hard is it to get booked on Business Side of Music?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Business Side of Music cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Music Business, Artist Management, Music Royalties, and Touring. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.