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This week on My .4 Cents Andrew Southworth, Matt Bacon and Jesse Cannon chat with Rob McDermott about what it was like managing Linkin Park during their first several albums, and how they grew through community building activities and street teams.

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This week on My Point Four Cents, Andrew Southworth, Jesse Cannon and Dustin Boyer talk about Spotify's new artist profile protection feature and how Chappell Roan's recent drama may have been manufactured as a publicity stunt.The episode also features an interview with GameboyJones where they talk about microgenres and how he made his music go viral.

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This week on My Point Four Cents, Andrew Southworth, Dustin Boyer and Matt Bacon talk about how Apple Music is adding AI disclosure tags and how China is now the 4th largest streaming country on Earth. The episode also features an interview wtih John McEntee of Incantation where they talk about the music touring landscape today and how its changed over time.

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This week on My Point Four Cents, Dustin Boyer, Maddie Elyse, Andrew Southworth and Matt Bacon talk about how labels are no longer chasing TikTok virality, but instead focusing on super fans, and how to avoid getting scammed by artist and label service companies. The episode also features an interview with Sam Duboff, the Global Head of Marketing & Policy at Spotify, where he talks about how Spotify actually pays artists, how the 1,000 stream threshold works, the 2026 Loud&Clear report and more.

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This week on My Point Four Cents, Matt Bacon, Dustin Boyer, Ryan Schutte and Andrew Southworth talk about Live Nation settling their anti-trust case and Spotify's 2026 Loud&Clear report. The episode features an interview with Morgoth Beatz to talk about his journey from playing guitar in metal bands to producing for artists like Juice WRLD and Machine Gun Kelly.

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This week on My Point Four Cents, Andrew Southworth, Matt Bacon and Dustin Boyer talk about a statement from Jimmy Iovine and article from Joel Gouveia that music streaming services are 'minutes away from being obsolete', how Suno users don't listen to music like normal people and some changes happening to the podcast. This episode features an interview with Eyal Levi (founder of URM Academy, Riffhard and guitarist of DAATH) where he discusses how music artists can succeed and how the industry has changed over time.

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This week on My Point Four Cents, Andrew Southworth, Matt Bacon and Jesse Cannon have a wide-ranging conversation sparked by Adam Neely’s latest video on AI music, Suno, and what it all could mean for musicians, creativity, and the future of the industry, along with updates on host changes and a rotating fourth chair while Jesse dives deeper into filming his documentary Why There’s No Money in Music. The episode also features an interview with Dave Cool (formerly of Bandzoogle, now at GigSalad) about a lucrative, often-overlooked way musicians can earn meaningful side income through private and corporate gigs, before the group breaks down growing concerns around distributors—especially TuneCore—delaying royalty payouts, plus additional discussion on live music, virtual performances, and the shifting economics of releasing music today.

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In this episode of My Point Four Cents, Jesse Cannon, Dustin Boyer, Matt Bacon, and Andrew Southworth dive deep into the recent news that music distribution giant DistroKid is apparently up for sale. The crew explores whether this could mean notorious customer service improvements, unpacks why user support has become so problematic across various distribution platforms, and how profitability and automation may be influencing decision-making at the top. Jesse shares his conversation with Joshua Redbeard, the influential host of Short, Fast, Loud, and co-founder of Grayscale and Ninth Life Records, illuminating how passion and punk rock ethics shaped his journey from underage DJ to respected label head and radio voice. They also delve into how storytelling shapes artist marketing, the role of online comments in algorithm growth, what it really takes to start and run a record label, and how both human interaction and data-driven tactics are influencing modern music exposure in 2024.

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Jesse Cannon, Andrew Southworth, Dustin Boyer, and Matt Bacon discuss Spotify's colossal payouts to artists. As the conversation unfolds, they explore the intricacies of label deals and the reality behind Spotify's royalty distribution, offering insight into how record deals might impact earnings. The team also shares dos and don’ts in marketing, dispelling misconceptions around the effectiveness of certain strategies like influencer campaigns and pre-saves. Guest Maddie Elyse of Shark Attack and 19 Entertainment joins the discussion, shedding light on artist development post-reality shows like American Idol. The episode provides an intriguing blend of industry secrets and marketing truths, giving listeners a well-rounded understanding of what truly drives success in music today.

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Jesse Cannon, Andrew Southworth, Dustin Boyer, and Matt Bacon discuss the aftermath of TikTok's challenging week and its impact on content reach. The discussion delves into how artists are responding to changes in TikTok's algorithm and shifting their focus to platforms like Instagram and Threads. Jesse dives deep into an engaging interview with Chris Dalariva, the author of "Uncharted Territory," exploring the history and evolution of Billboard charts, the concept of hits being 'rigged,' and how music has transformed over decades. The conversation also touches on Anna's Archive, a site that controversially scraped Spotify's data, leading to massive legal actions against it. The hosts ponder the implications of technology on music preservation and the broader cultural importance of archiving media, drawing parallels with other industries like gaming. The episode examines the delicate balance between the open web ideals and the realities of copyright and intellectual property.

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