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
New Music: September 2026 Edition - August Albums
August was the month for album releases evidently, because there were so many of them! Join us for a special edition of our monthly new music episode we're coining: August Albums. From Charlie Worsham and Ian Munsick's first independent release...
Widening The Lens: SwiftArtists
We're excited to welcome Isabelle and Natalie of SwiftArtists to the pod! Join us to hear us discuss how SwiftArtists came about, the community they've created, and (of course) a bunch about Taylor Swift.SwiftArtists was founded in May 2...
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.
