The Music Lens Podcast
Two friends with mics, talking all things life in the music scene through the lens of independent artists.
The Music Lens Podcast is a vital weekly resource and commentary show for current and aspiring independent artists. Join hosts Alex and Katie—both successful indie musicians themselves—as they offer candid, boots-on-the-ground insights into the culture, history, and most importantly, the business that shapes the modern music landscape.
Tune in to learn how to navigate the industry:
- Music Business 101: Decoding topics like record label contracts, publishing rights, and licensing deals.
- Creator Economy: Examining the impact of AI artists, streaming royalties, and parasocial fan culture.
- Industry Commentary: Breaking down the latest Grammy buzz, news roundups, and music history deep dives.
If you're an indie artist looking for honest talk and practical tools to build your career, this is the community and conversation you need.
Podcasting since 2024 • 77 episodes
The Music Lens Podcast
Latest Episodes
Widening The Lens: Kristian Veech
In our second episode of our Widening The Lens series, we welcome Kristian Veech to the podcast!Taking a songwriter-centric to production, Kristian Veech is a Nashville based producer, and mixing & mastering engineer whose work cover...
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Episode 77
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44:58
Grammy Awards 2026
It's time again for our annual Grammy Awards episode! Join us for a recap and review of this year's looks, performances, and awards!
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Episode 76
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51:41
New Music and Music News: February 2026 Edition
We’re kicking off February with a roundup of new music we enjoyed from January, along with a few industry headlines, including the Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees and a recent copyright case involving Drew Barrymore.Resources:<...
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Episode 75
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35:26
Producing Pioneers: Joe Meek and Sam Phillips
Before producers were household names, Joe Meek and Sam Phillips were quietly (and sometimes chaotically) changing the sound of popular music. In this episode, we explore how Meek’s DIY experimentation and Phillips’ work at Sun Records helped l...
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Episode 74
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34:38