BESPOKEN
Podcast Description
Welcome to BESPOKEN, The A to Z Media Podcast.
This podcast delves into the world of independent music and physical media culture. In each episode, your host, Scott Pollack (President of A to Z media), speaks with industry experts and dedicated creators who are bringing music to life in every format imaginable.
For 30 years, A to Z Media has worked with countless record labels and artists to meet their manufacturing and printing requirements.
We hope that these conversations will educate, entertain, and inspire you.
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The podcast focuses on topics related to independent music production, physical media artistry, and cultural impacts of music formats. Episodes highlight artists' journeys and innovative projects, such as Drew Tetz’s zoetrope vinyl record animations and collaborations, while exploring the new relevance of traditional art forms in modern practices.
Welcome to BESPOKEN, The A to Z Media Podcast.
This podcast delves into the world of independent music and physical media culture. In each episode, your host, Scott Pollack (President of A to Z media), speaks with industry experts and dedicated creators who are bringing music to life in every format imaginable.
For 30 years, A to Z Media has worked with countless record labels and artists to meet their manufacturing and printing requirements.
We hope that these conversations will educate, entertain, and inspire you.
In this episode of BESPOKEN, host Scott Pollack catches up with Dr. Portia Sabin, President of the Music Business Association and former President of the groundbreaking indie label Kill Rock Stars. Dr. Sabin, who also hosts “The Future of What” podcast, shares essential music industry knowledge that independent artists and labels need to succeed in today’s competitive landscape.
The conversation includes the collection of music royalties, performing rights organizations (PROs), and income from digital streaming—essential knowledge for artists who want to grow and protect their income streams. Dr. Sabin discusses the enduring popularity of physical media like vinyl records and CDs in a more digital era, highlighting how K-pop has attracted younger listeners back to record stores.
Dr. Sabin offers music industry insight through their Roadshows, industry conference networking at Music Biz, and global music marketing. Dr. Sabin talks music industry diversity and inclusion initiatives, streaming fraud detection, and collective resolutions for industry problems. Listen as Dr. Sabin explains how artists can be “smart, not just hard” working to achieve success in the complex music industry and enjoy a sustainable career.
To learn more about the Music Business Association and its Music Biz conference and Roadshows, visit musicbiz.org.
For 30 years, A to Z Media has been the production partner of choice for artists and labels (major and indie), manufacturing top-quality vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, books, merchandise, and more. Ready to get started on your next project? Visit atozmedia.com..
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