Best Independentartist Podcasts (2024)

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#330 - It's Still The Wild, Wild West 46:24

1h ago46:24

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The music business is probably more so like the Wild, Wild West these days, than it ever has been, even going back to the 1960’s. Joining us on the show today is the legendary music industry veteran Charlie Peacock, who is a multi Grammy winner, along with being a multiple genre Billboard chart topping music producer, composer, and recording artist…

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#329 - Build, Maintain, and Grow 49:44

13d ago49:44

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When it comes to such simple things as communication, networking, and even relationships, there are three basic skills you need to remember. You need to build upon the relationship. You also need to maintain them, and work towards them growing. Joining us in the studio is music industry veteran Lyn Stevens who is an award winning photographer, who …

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#328 - Tonechaser - The Eddie Van Halen Story 38:06

7d ago38:06

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Joining us on today's episode is noted author Steve Rosen, who shares his story of his time spent with guitar legend Eddie Van Halen. This strikingly personal account of Rosen's twenty six-plus year odyssey with Eddie, one of the greatest and most enigmatic musicians of the 20th Century. What was it like to call Ed a friend? Rosen shares with our l…

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#327 - The Journey Home Project 36:28

15d ago36:28

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It is a significant milestone for the Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner, which will be held on September 11, 2024, at City Winery Nashville. The awards dinner is a program of The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project, a 501c3 that supports military veterans, first responders and their families. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program…

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#326 - Is The Big Show A Thing of the Past? 51:07

1M ago51:07

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On this special episode of "Between The Notes" edition here on The Business Side of Music, show contributor Jack Sharkey and host Bob Bender go on a rant, discussing the value of the larger venue concert, and why some acts are having a difficult time selling out these days. Are they (the artist) still viable? Is the cost (and the unpredictable weat…

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#325 - Artificial Intelligence 50:00

28d ago50:00

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Artificial Intelligence. It’s in all the latest hot button topic conversations when it comes to the entertainment industry, especially the music business. How is AI going to affect the future of what we do for a living? Will AI replace the live performance? The artist who’s seeking a record deal? Is this the beginning of the end as we know it, or i…

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Ep. 29 [THE] Path of Forgiving and Moving Forward Pt. 1 45:22

1M ago45:22

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We are unleashing a new season starting a forgiveness revolution - [THE] Path of Forgiving and Moving Forward. Apostle Mark T. Jones - Pastor at Center for Manifestation in Tampa, Florida - joins us to discuss his call to ministry, mental health and the power of deliverance through forgiveness.

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#324 - Are You Trying to Boil The Ocean? 42:32

1M ago42:32

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Are you looking for ways to engage your digital audience? Are you seeking out ways to know your fan base better? What about finding ways to market to those fans (and turning them into consumers)? Sometimes, it just feels overwhelming, as though you're trying to boil water in the entire ocean. Joining us in the studio today is Darshan Kaler, who is …

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#323 - Is Your Artistry Protected? 41:53

2M ago41:53

41:53

In an ever evolving world in the music industry, how does an artist go about protecting themselves and their artistry? Especially in a new age of technology, music delivery platforms, and artificial intelligence? This is where legal counsel can help save the day… and possibly your career from the perils and pitfalls. In the studio today are Brianna…

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#322 - The Efficient Hustle 51:56

2M ago51:56

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The audience is in their seats. The lights dim, and the artist takes the stage. For the next 90 minutes or more, the show goes on without a hitch. But in order to get there, production for the show began to take shape, weeks, if not months earlier. But how does this happen, and who’s in charge? Enter the Production Manager. This individual is in ch…

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#321 - Is Your Music Resonating 36:51

2M ago36:51

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Upwards of 200,000 songs or more are uploaded daily to many digital providing streaming services. It becomes a crowded field rather quickly, and in many instances, your music can get lost in all of what is often called “white noise”. As streaming catalogs continue to grow in size and depth of music, DSP’s (digital service providers) are beginning t…

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#320 - To Sell or Not To Sell Your Catalog 38:01

2M ago38:01

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With so many artists selling off their catalogs these days, is there even room for the independent artist that may have a substantial collection of songs to be a part of this new trend? Is that catalog worth money? How does one go about finding out what its "retail" value might be? Lior Tibon, who is the co-founder and CEO of Duetti, dropped into t…

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#319 - The Songwriters Guide Book 42:09

2M ago42:09

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As a songwriter, it's never been more important to track your songs, and receive payment for your efforts, as it is now. But where do you start, and where do you go to find where the royalty payments may be waiting for you? It's not always up to the PRO’s (Performing Rights Organizations) to find your money and hand it out to you. In simple terms, …

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#318 - The Famous Black Box 35:19

3M ago35:19

35:19

Music. Data. Rights. They're all connected in one form or another, but it can be confusing at times, especially with technology outpacing the music industry. As an owner of music content, the revenue stream created by the music, can fall into a black box of sorts, just waiting there until the money is found. In steps Orfium, which is a global techn…

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#317 - The Demise of the Music Store 49:59

3M ago49:59

49:59

The Music Store. Also known as the social gathering place for musicians to gather at, check out the latest musical gear, purchase their goods such as guitars, drums, strings, and sticks. But the traditional music store is much more than that. Its a locale where musicians both new and seasoned can get together and share their chops, collect new idea…

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#316 - Wipe Your Feet at the Door Before You Enter the Theater 42:11

3M ago42:11

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You get on stage, and you’re not sure what you’re supposed to do. Is it a matter of just singing the songs? Do you create a conversation with the audience? Or do you suffer from some form of stage fright, maybe to the point where you think you’re going to throw up once you’re on stage (or before)? Joining us today is Bill Cakmis. A seasoned profess…

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#315 - Songs From A Camper Van 45:33

3M ago45:33

45:33

Celebrating his 30th anniversary in the music industry with his band “The Nadas”, singer/songwriter, and founding member Jason Walsmith joins us in the studio to talk about his career. Jason has spent his adult life as a career musician, storyteller, photographer, traveler, and adventurer. The celebrated folk-Americana act The Nadas have amassed a …

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#314 - You've Got To Swim Out To Meet Your Ship 50:22

4M ago50:22

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As one of 39 kids of the world famous Osmond family (who sold over 100 million records), our guest Nathan Osmond grew up on the set of his uncles TV Show during their heyday. He himself went on to form another generation of Osmond singers, who toured with such 90’s acts as New Kids On The Block, Naughty By Nature, and Colour Me Badd. The son of Ala…

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#313 - The Anatomy of The Song 1:04:18

4M ago1:04:18

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Meet Dave Lenahan. He started out in the music business by being a DJ at WKSU radio on the campus of Kent State University, doing afternoon drive time jazz. He went on to work at Country Station WUBE in Cincinnati OH, but in short order he determined that he was destined to become a hit songwriter. We discuss the anatomy of the song, how to put one…

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#312 - Touring Career Workshop 39:12

4M ago39:12

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Unless you work for a major corporation within the music industry, and are blessed to have a great benefits package, you must fend for yourself in order to provide the tools needed to get by in life: health insurance, retirement plans, and the general skills to run your own business. Make no mistake about it, if you are a freelance technician in th…

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#311 - The Japanese Tea Ceremony 56:58

4M ago56:58

56:58

Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding the nearly 1400 independently-owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. The first Record Store Day took place on April 19, 2008. To…

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#310 - Making It Big One Gig At A Time 34:32

5M ago34:32

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Stone Senate has been called “a heavier version of Lynyrd Skynyrd, crossed with The Allman Brothers Band”. While being mentioned in such heady company is flattering, it is important to note Stone Senate is most definitely not a retro act. They are taking what came naturally from their collective influences a step further and making a name for thems…

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#309 - The Roadie Cartel 39:29

5M ago39:29

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‘Watching Guns N’ Roses from the side of the stage in London, standing on the set of Saturday Night Live with Paul Simon, receiving a signed skateboard from Carrie Underwood, and mixing front-of-house sound for Kiss…’ These are just a handful of experiences in the rearview mirror of Phillip Kriz’s extraordinary journey in the music industry as a so…

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#308 - Where in The Song is The Moment? 44:37

5M ago44:37

44:37

You crafted your songs. You've put your heart and soul into them, but when you're on stage, the response from the audience is lackluster at best. Is it the material you're performing. In many cases, while the songs are excellent, the presentation is not. Where in the song is the moment on stage that defines who you are? This is where Tom Jackson Pr…

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#307 - An Alligator Walking Thru The Everglades 54:29

6M ago54:29

54:29

Continuing our ongoing series of "Between The Notes" episodes with music industry veteran Jack Sharkey, We have a discussion that is often overlooked, or at the very least ignored... The loss of hearing due to years of performing live music. Jack, who himself suffers from hearing loss because of loud volumes on stage (along with a inexperienced sou…

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#306 - It's Pop Culture at the End of the Day 43:00

6M ago43:00

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Do you sometimes feel as though you're just a T-Shirt salesperson, with a 30 minute presentation that's called a set list? Do you wonder why some acts who are at the same level as you, have a product line or sponsor helping support their career while you don't? What seperates you from those that are finding that perfect sponsorship or product brand…

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#305 - Night Train To Nashville 51:07

6M ago51:07

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What started out as a project in a screenwriting class in a writers boot camp, has turned into a novel describing how Nashville, also known as “Music City” evolved into what it is today… or not. Nashville Tennessee is well known for its Country music, but did you know that the birthplace of Rhythm and Blues, or what we these days call “R&B” actuall…

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#304 - The Disruptors 49:22

6M ago49:22

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dis·rup·tion (noun) Definition: "A radical change to an existing industry or market due to technological innovation." According to our guest Jack Sharkey, who is with KEF Audio, music and the culture at large needs disruption to keep it fresh and engaging. The digital revolution and the chokehold the “industry” has on art has made it nearly impossi…

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#303 - You Have One Chance To Make a Bad First Impression 49:58

6M ago49:58

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What makes a successful singer or songwriter? Is it perseverance? Is it working with seasoned co-songwriters or industry veterans? Could your stumbling block be the lack of networking or that first impression? There are often more questions than answers. Enter Marc-Alan Barnette to help us navigate those swampy waters. Marc-Alan Barnette, aka “THUN…

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#302 - Getting Feedback and Results From Your Fans 35:57

7M ago35:57

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Finn Hodgins, who is the Founder and CEO of Grouped, a platform where independent and label artists can create and engage their fans, and help turn them into a revenue stream for the artist. 90% of artists derive their income from their top 1% of their fan base. Grouped helps with the data entry, and the algorithms that the artist needs to achieve …

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Episode 362: 2023: Best of R&B Year End Review (Vol. 3) 1:49:46

7M ago1:49:46

1:49:46

Hey Cmoove Groovers!! This is the Best of R&B Year End Review for 2023. This mix is NSFW (unless you wear headphones). There are EXPLICIT lyrics. You have been warned. Other than that....Sit back Listen.....Share....and Enjoy.. 2023: Best of R&B Year End Review (Vol. 3)01. NxWorries - Where I Go (feat. H.E.R.) [Explicit] | (00:00) | 02. SZA - Kill …

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#301 - Overcoming The Monster 39:17

7M ago39:17

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It’s been said that each of us can do at least one thing better than ten thousand other people. Singer/Songwriter, Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and the proprietor of a Nashville based recording studio, Robin Ruddy found multiple things she is good at accomplishing. When Robin lost her husband to cancer, she began creating a musical journey to h…

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Episode 361: Who Da Neo-Soul Is This? : 2024 (Vol. 03) 2:15:40

7M ago2:15:40

2:15:40

We start off the New Year with some of that good music you like. STILL Introducing you to that good music that you might not hear on the radio from Neo and Independent Soul, Alternative R&B, NuJazz and Instrumentalist artists. As always.. Listen... Enjoy...and Share... (Gone head and hit that like button too). djcmoove.podomatic.net Who Da Neo-Soul…

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Episode 360: 2023: Best of R&B Year End Review (Vol.2) 2:19:32

7M ago2:19:32

2:19:32

Hey Cmoove Groovers!! This is the Best of R&B Year End Review for 2023. This mix is NSFW (unless you wear headphones). There are EXPLICIT lyrics. You have been warned. Other than that....Sit back Listen.....Share....and Enjoy.. 2023: Best of R&B Year End Review (Vol. 2)01. Brent Faiyaz - Upset (feat. Tommy Richman & FELIX!) [Explicit] | (00:00)02. …

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#300 - Our 300th Episode! 1:03:03

7M ago1:03:03

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We can’t believe it's been six years in the making to get to this moment, and we wanted to do something special… or at least different. For the first time ever, the host of the show, Bob Bender, becomes the guest! After all this time, we find out what makes Bob tick, how (and why) he got into the music business, and the reason he stuck with it for …

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Episode 359: Who Da Neo-Soul Is This? : 2024 (Vol. 02) 2:32:06

7M ago2:32:06

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We start off the New Year with some of that good music you like. STILL Introducing you to that good music that you might not hear on the radio from Neo and Independent Soul, Alternative R&B, NuJazz and Instrumentalist artists. As always.. Listen... Enjoy...and Share... (Gone head and hit that like button too). djcmoove.podomatic.net Who Da Neo-Soul…

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Episode 358: 2023: Best of R&B Year End Review (Vol. 1) 2:10:39

7M ago2:10:39

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Hey Cmoove Groovers!! This is the Best of R&B Year End Review for 2023. This mix is NSFW (unless you wear headphones). There are EXPLICIT lyrics. You have been warned. Other than that....Sit back Listen.....Share....and Enjoy.. 2023: Best of R&B Year End Review (Vol. 1)01. Coco Jones - ICU | (00:00)02. Coco Jones - ICU (Remix) | (03:20)03. Goapele …

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#299 - Becoming a Better Player 44:21

8M ago44:21

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You’re an aspiring musician, and you want to learn from the best. But sometimes it becomes difficult, as the student in many aspects, has learned as much as the teacher in their hometown knows. But finding music instructors of the next level can be time consuming, and often quite expensive. Enter the online platform “Open Studio”. Created by entrep…

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Ep. 28 Vertical Living Pt. 1 28:48

8M ago28:48

28:48

A deeper look at Vertical Living according to the word of God through the power of prayer and praise.

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#298 - Nashville Music Awards 1:11:39

8M ago1:11:39

1:11:39

Al Bowman is a very, very busy man these days. As the executive producer for such awards shows as the “LA Music Awards”, which ran from 1991 to 2015, followed up by the Las Vegas “Fame Awards” which aired from 2016 to 2022, he doesn’t sit idle long. He’s now created the “Nashville Music Awards”, honoring the Top 25 independent artists throughout th…

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Episode 357: Who Da Neo-Soul Is This? : 2024 (Vol. 01) 2:28:35

8M ago2:28:35

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We start off the New Year with some of that good music you like. STILL Introducing you to that good music that you might not hear on the radio from Neo and Independent Soul, Alternative R&B, NuJazz and Instrumentalist artists. As always.. Listen... Enjoy...and Share... (Gone head and hit that like button too). djcmoove.podomatic.net Who Da Neo-Soul…

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Episode 356: Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 4) 3:19:20

8M ago3:19:20

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Here's the last installment of the Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix. Listen....Enjoy...and Share the reason for the season. Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 4) 01. Donny Hathaway - This Christmas | (00:00) 02. Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) | (03:42) 03. The Temptations - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer | (06:47) 04. Jenev…

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#297 - Getting The Right Mix as as Important as the Recording 28:50

8M ago28:50

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Putting out your music to the public is always a moment in time that you’ll remember. But is it the best sounding mix that you could achieve in the process? As an independent recording artist, how do you compete with the label acts when it comes to mixing and mastering? Is it something that you can afford? Enter Jacob “Biz” Morris, and his new onli…

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Episode 355: Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 3) 2:58:21

8M ago2:58:21

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Here's Volume 3 of those good Christmas vibes. We speed the tempo up a lil bit on this one.. Listen....Enjoy...and Share the reason for the season... Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 3)01. Victoria Monét - We Might Even Be Falling In Love/Jaguar (Medley) | 00:00)02. Mariah Carey - When Christmas Comes | (03:50)03. Alexander O'Neal - My Gift To Yo…

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Episode 354: Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 2) 3:02:28

8M ago3:02:28

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Here's some more of some of the good Christmas Music for you. Remember to Listen.....Enjoy and Share....the reason for the season. Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 2)01 . Leslie Odom, Jr. - I'll Be Home For Christmas | (00:00)02. Mariah Carey - Silent Night (Live at The Cathedral of St. John The Divine) | (03:37)03. Boyz II Men - Let It Snow [fea…

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Episode 353: Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 1) 2:59:58

8M ago2:59:58

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Here's a mix of Christmas music you might enjoy. A few classics but mostly new retakes and new Christmas music that may be classics one day. As always Volume 1 always starts mellow and we increase the tempo from there.. Listen.....Enjoy....and Share the reason for the season. Cmoove Grooves Christmas Mix (Vol. 1)01. The Temptations - Silent Night |…

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#296 - Is The Vinyl Record Business Returning? 45:07

9M ago45:07

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Back in 2014, there were 15 record pressing plants in the U.S. along with approximately 30 facilities around the globe. There are now 55 record pressing plants in the United States, and 200 plants worldwide. The demand for vinyl records has never been higher than it is now. Because the industry has become craft oriented in recent years, an employee…

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Episode 352: The PS Christmas Mix 58:17

8M ago58:17

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Here's a lil custom Christmas mix I curated for one of my FB Groups Be festive Listen....Enjoy...and Share... The PS Christmas Mix 01. The Temptations - Silent Night | (00:00) | 02. Boyz II Men - Let It Snow [feat. Brian McKnight] | (05:58) | 03. BeBe & CeCe Winans - Silver Bells | (09:58) | 04. The Emotions - What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas? | …

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#295 - One Stop Shop for Artist Development 31:31

9M ago31:31

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Sheri Thrower wears many hats in the music and entertainment industry, from an award-winning music producer and vocal coach to a film composer and music mentor. Founder of the Grove Jesus Music, and the nonprofit organization, "SingAkadamie", Sheri began her career in public music education. She gained national recognition as her children’s choirs …

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Episode 351: Who Da Neo-Soul Is This? : 2023 (Vol. 33) 2:34:57

9M ago2:34:57

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Hey Cmoove Groovers!!! We're back to finish up 2023 with the good music that you like.. STILL Introducing you to that good music that you might not hear on the radio from Neo and Independent Soul, Alternative R&B, NuJazz and Instrumentalist artists. As always.. Listen... Enjoy...and Share... (Gone head and hit that like button too). djcmoove.podoma…

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