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.
The Music Lens Podcast
Latest Episodes
Centennial Celebration - Music 100 Years Ago
We're celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast by taking a look at what music looked like 100 years ago back in 1926. Join us as we see what's changed in music in the past century.
New Music: August 2026 Edition
Happy August and happy new music listening! Hear us discuss some of the latest music that's come out in the last month and let us know your own thoughts on them too!New Music:Riley Green and Hannah McFarland: "Go Again"...
Music Trivia
Do you know which color M&Ms Van Halen banned from their green room in their rider? What about which artist has had a Billboard number 1 hit in each of the last four decades? We're testing each other with music trivia this week. Join us and...
Widening The Lens: Miggie Snyder
Our Widening The Lens series is back, and we're welcoming Miggie Snyder onto the podcast!Miggie Snyder is an independent pop artist based in Nashville, TN. She has been releasing music since 2020 and is proud to write, produce, and recor...
Billboard's Top 20 Albums of 2026 So Far
Billboard released their staff picks of the top 50 albums of 2026 so far, and we decided to take a look at the top 20 of them this week. Join us as we take a very genre-diverse journey through new albums by some artists that we know, such as El...
