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 • 83 episodes
The Music Lens Podcast
Latest Episodes
New Music: April 2026 Edition
Join us as we discuss the latest music releases from the past month!New Music:SJ McDonald: “Blue Ridge Red"Hunter Hayes: EvergreenRussell Dickerson: Worth Your Wild EPGracie Carol: “Fa...
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Episode 83
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43:52
The Artist Inventory: Music Directors
We're taking you back into our Artist Inventory series to discuss another member of an artist's team: the music director. Join us for a discussion on what the role of a music director entails, how it's similar/different to the role of a band le...
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Episode 82
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40:34
Widening The Lens: Korie Burton Rott
In this installment of our Widening The Lens series, we're welcoming Korie Burton Rott from One Writer To Another onto the podcast!Born and raised in South Carolina, Korie moved to Music City at the age of 18 to attend Middle Tennessee S...
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Episode 81
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39:12
Sylvia Robinson and Mother Maybelle Carter - Women's History Month
Happy Women's History Month! We're celebrating two women who were both deemed mothers of their genres: Sylvia Robinson and Mother Maybelle Carter. Join us as we discuss these two pioneers and how Hip-Hop and Country wouldn't be what they are to...
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Episode 80
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31:04