The Music Lens Podcast

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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.


Episode Date
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Pride Month 2026 Part 1
Jun 17, 2026
CMA Fest 2026 Recap
Jun 10, 2026
New Music: June 2026 Edition
Jun 03, 2026
2026 ACM Awards
May 27, 2026
Blue Dot Fever
May 20, 2026
2000s Disney Channel Made Us Think Getting Famous Was Easy
May 13, 2026
New Music: May 2026 Edition
May 07, 2026
The History of New Orleans Music
Apr 29, 2026
Widening The Lens: Amanda McCarthy
Apr 22, 2026
Touring Terminology
Apr 16, 2026
New Music: April 2026 Edition
Apr 08, 2026
The Artist Inventory: Music Directors
Mar 25, 2026
Widening The Lens: Korie Burton Rott
Mar 19, 2026
Sylvia Robinson and Mother Maybelle Carter - Women's History Month
Mar 11, 2026
New Music: March 2026 Edition
Mar 04, 2026
D'Angelo and The Black Opry - Black History Month
Feb 25, 2026
Widening The Lens: Kristian Veech
Feb 18, 2026
Grammy Awards 2026
Feb 11, 2026
New Music and Music News: February 2026 Edition
Feb 04, 2026
Producing Pioneers: Joe Meek and Sam Phillips
Jan 28, 2026
Widening The Lens: Sammy Kay
Jan 21, 2026
How to Build an EPK
Jan 14, 2026
2026 Kickoff
Jan 07, 2026
Year in Review: The Music That Moved Us
Dec 17, 2025
From MTV to TikTok: The New Purpose of Music Videos
Dec 10, 2025
AI Artists
Nov 28, 2025
Roll Call: 2026 Grammy Nominations
Nov 12, 2025
The Parasocial Paradox
Oct 22, 2025
The Deluxe Dilemma: Worth It or Worn Out?
Oct 08, 2025
Latest Music & News Roundup: Jordan Davis, Lainey Wilson, Old Dominion, and more
Sep 17, 2025
We're Back! Summer Recap
Sep 02, 2025
Pride Month 2025 - Ma Rainey and Jobriath
Jun 19, 2025
CMA Fest 2025: Weather Woes, Puppy Cuddles, & Country Gold
Jun 13, 2025
Record Label Contracts 101
Jun 05, 2025
Laurel Canyon: The Hills That Sang a Generation
May 29, 2025
60th ACM Awards Recap
May 21, 2025
New Music and New Tours: Current Events Catchup May 2025
May 07, 2025
Festival Season Kickoff: Dream Lineups & Music Game Night!
May 01, 2025
Broadway Adventures and Ian Munsick
Apr 23, 2025
Music Production DIY Part 2
Apr 17, 2025
The History of Writers' Rounds
Apr 10, 2025
Music Production DIY Part 1
Apr 03, 2025
Current Events Catch Up March 2025
Mar 27, 2025
Ghostwriters
Mar 19, 2025
Yay Women! - Women's History Month 2025
Mar 13, 2025
Black History Month - George W. Johnson and Mamie Smith
Feb 27, 2025
How Do Labels Pay Artists?
Feb 20, 2025
2025 Grammy Awards - ONE YEAR PODCAST ANNIVERSARY EPISODE!
Feb 12, 2025
Kelsea Ballerini Live and Love Songs
Feb 05, 2025
The History of The Grammy Awards
Jan 29, 2025
The Artist Inventory: Music Producers
Jan 22, 2025
History of The New York City Music Scene
Jan 15, 2025
Setting Yourself Up Right For The New Year
Jan 08, 2025
2024 Reflections
Dec 18, 2024
Merry Christmas 2024!
Dec 11, 2024
Guide to Releasing a Single Part 2
Nov 20, 2024
Guide to Music Distribution Services
Nov 14, 2024
Guide to Releasing a Single Part 1
Nov 07, 2024
Musician Horror Stories
Oct 31, 2024
Is Elvis Alive? - Conspiracy Theories
Oct 23, 2024
Music Ghost Stories
Oct 16, 2024
The Artist Inventory: Digital Branding
Oct 10, 2024
Songwriting 103
Oct 02, 2024
Current Events In The Music Industry September 2024
Sep 25, 2024
AI In The Music Industry
Sep 11, 2024
Artists Are Humans Too - Chappell Roan
Sep 04, 2024
Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, and More, Oh My!
Aug 28, 2024
How To Tour as an Independent Artist
Aug 23, 2024
Side Hustles as an Independent Artist
Aug 14, 2024
Stage Names and The Hollywood Hair Theory
Jul 31, 2024
New Music 2024 Recap Part 4
Jul 24, 2024
New Music 2024 Recap Part 3
Jul 18, 2024
New Music 2024 Recap Part 2
Jul 10, 2024
New Music 2024 Recap Part 1
Jul 03, 2024
Music Creation is Not "Basically Free" - Mental Health Check In
Jun 26, 2024
Pride Month
Jun 18, 2024
CMA Fest 2024 Recap
Jun 11, 2024
The History of LA
Jun 03, 2024
The Artist Inventory: PR and Marketing
May 28, 2024
Songwriting 102
May 21, 2024
The History of Nashville: How Music City Became Music City
May 13, 2024
Songwriting 101
May 06, 2024
Royalties Deep Dive
Apr 29, 2024
The Artist Inventory: An Artist's Road Team
Apr 22, 2024
For Me, Success Means Music Being THE Job - Mental Health Check In
Apr 15, 2024
The Lost Episode aka Artist Riders
Apr 09, 2024
Artist Revenue Sources
Apr 01, 2024
The Artist Inventory: Artist Managers
Mar 18, 2024
Women's History Month
Mar 12, 2024
Let’s Eat Potato Salad and Cry - Kid Lyrics and Musician Horror Stories
Mar 04, 2024
UMG vs. TikTok
Feb 27, 2024
2024 Grammy Awards
Feb 15, 2024
The Music Lens Podcast Intro
Feb 12, 2024