The Unstarving Musician

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360 Indian Classical Vocalist Crossover Artist – Roopa Mahadevan (Revisited)

October 02, 2026

This rewind episode features my conversation with Indian classical and crossover vocalist Roopa Mahadevan. We recorded it in February 2021, and it first dropped the following July. It's the most-downloaded episode of the Unstarving Musician podcast. Roopa's fan base probably helped, but it was also a great conversation. When we spoke, Roopa had temporarily moved from New York City to San Jose, where she grew up. Her first album, Roopa In Six Yards: A Carnatic Playlist, had been out a little o...

359 Is Indie Radio Still Relevant?

September 21, 2026

In 2017, I published a blog post asking, "Is indie radio still relevant?" It was a terrible post. I was preparing to interview D. Grant Smith, who ran the indie radio show Appetizer Radio and wrote "The DIY Musician's Radio Handbook." Not much was being written about the indie radio's relevance, or lack thereof, at that time. I basically just asked the question and moved on. That was almost ten years ago. The music industry has been turned upside down several times since then. Streaming becam...

358 How to Build an Audience in a New Market When You Know No One – Janette Berrios, Symphonic

September 04, 2026

Every distribution company's international playbook assumes resources an independent artist doesn't have. In this conversation, Janette Berrios, SVP of Corporate Marketing at Symphonic, scales things down to a solo artist with no team and no budget. She breaks down a repeatable way to enter a scene where you know nobody, research who matters, reach out so you actually get a reply, and how to follow up without being a pest. She also describes a cold outreach she made years ago to someone at a ...

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The Unstarving Musician is hosted by Roberto R. Hernandez. Its publicly listed email is roberto@robonzo.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 The Unstarving Musician?

The publicly listed email for The Unstarving Musician: roberto@robonzo.com.

How many listeners does The Unstarving Musician have?

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Who is an ideal guest for The Unstarving Musician?

The Unstarving Musician typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Working independent musicians, songwriters, producers, music marketers, artist-service founders, entertainment attorneys, label or A&R executives, and other music-industry professionals with practical expertise and demonstrated career results. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a music-related company or advisory practice; Built a sustainable independent music career; Held senior roles at record labels or music organizations. Recent guests include Dan Scott, Cody DeLong, and Lynz Crichton.

How hard is it to get booked on The Unstarving Musician?

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

What topics does The Unstarving Musician cover?

Recent episodes cover Independent Music, Music Business, Music Marketing, Music Production, and Songwriting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.