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Latest episodes

Why Is Everyone Mad At Distrokid?

October 17, 2026 · 55 min

This week on the pod we talk about the issues Distrokid is facing, how to get played on the radio and when not to drop. Then Matt interviews Dan Carucci about Tipify! Become A Member To Get All Of Our Videos: https://www…
How To Spy On Superstars Ads!

October 9, 2026 · 52 min

This week on the pod we’re talking about the potential death of user playlists on Spotify and how Qobuz and Spotify technically pay the exact same rate. Become A Member To Get All Of Our Videos: https://www.youtube.com/…
Can Rock Bands Still Make It?

October 2, 2026 · 49 min

Follow Andrew Southworth @andrew.southworth https://andrewsouthworth.com/ https://www.youtube.com/andrewsouthworth Follow Jesse Cannon @jessecannon jessecannon.com Follow Dustin Boyer @dustintheindustryplant Follow Ma…
Did Spotify Secretly End AI Music?

September 25, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

Andrew Southworth and Dustin Boyer explore how Spotify secretly crushed AI music, and the Ed Sheeran drama. Plus Andrew interviews the founder of SubmitHub, Jason Grishkoff, where they talk about where SubmitHub fits in your music…
Is Stella Lefty Ruining The Music Business?

September 18, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

This week on the pod we ask if Stella Lefty is ruining the music business, what the big problems are with music tech and Matt interviews Steve of Does it Doom about gear endorsements! It's a good one! Become A Member To Get All Of Our…

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Should You Make Music Videos?

September 10, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

This week on the pod we ask if music videos are even worth it - and if you should book your own festival! We also have the good folks at Music Ally about the hard work they do as a music industry trade publication. Become A Member To Get…
Music Marketing with $0 vs $10k+

September 4, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

In this episode of My Point 4 Cents Andrew Southworth, Matt Bacon and Rom Villarica talk about how music marketing changes from $0 to $10k and how marketing changes at different stages of your career. This episode also features an…
Catalog Acquisition And DIY Music! (With Joe Nelson of Trust Records)

August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

We have Joe Nelson on the show to talk about his label Trust Records, catalog acquisition, packaging and DIY music. Andrew interviews Tim Weber, the founder of Groupd, where they talk about how artists should think about monetization, why…
Artist Development and AI Music Legislation With John Strohm

August 21, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

Music Lawyer John Strohm joins the podcast this week with semi regular co host Ryan Schutte and Matt Bacon to talk about what artist development means, his success managing Abigail Rose and the future of AI Music Legislation! Become A…
How To Tour Better + Lessons from Australia's Music Scene!

August 18, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

This week on My .4 Cents we have special guest Raechel Whitchurch and talk tour booking and marketing, Australian music industry and so much more! Become A Member To Get All Of Our Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channe…
How streaming platforms ACTUALLY pay & What NOT to post on socials

July 31, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

This week on My Point 4 Cents, Andrew Southworth and Matt Bacon talk about how streaming platforms actually pay music artists, what NOT to post on social media as well as where music artists should run ads online. Become A Member To Get…
How Musicians Can Grow On Instagram & The DistroKid Sale

July 24, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

This week on My Point 4 Cents Matt Bacon and Andrew Southworth talk about what actually matters for organic content on Instagram, DistroKid getting acquired by a private equity company and how Playstation getting rid of physical discs…

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About the show

This is what musicians need to know about the music business today. Every Tuesday, music marketers Matt Bacon, Dustin Boyer, Jesse Cannon, and Andrew Southworth break down what's changed in music marketing and the music business, as well as what's currently changing in the industry. You’ll be surprised what they disagree about! To support the My Point 4 Cents and get a whole extra hour from every episode—including full interviews and ad-free banter—become a subscriber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.