A podcast that aims to educate and inspire music creators in their quest to achieving their goals by gaining a greater understanding of the business of music. A new episode is released each Wednesday and aims to offer clarity and insight into a range of subjects across the music industry, all through the lens of a music creator for the benefit of other music creators. The series includes soundbites and interviews with guests from all over the world together with commentary and clarity on a r ...
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A weekly podcast exploring communication through jargon, language and slang within specific industries and cultures. The Incommunicado Team is made up of three independent spirits who joined forces to share their curiosity about how communication shapes our current society, what has defined it and how we could navigate it for a future that values community, belonging and tolerance. Incommunicado is hosted by James Burford, James Delin and Amy Borchard, offering three diverse perspectives to ...
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Episode 10: Pre-Release Tactics When Preparing Singles
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Ready to make your next single a hit? This episode promises to equip you with all the essential strategies for a successful music release. We break down the critical steps, from picking the right distributor to crafting a killer electronic press kit and creative asset bank. You’ll learn how to upload your music and metadata correctly and why these …
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Episode 9: Navigating Ethical Waters in AI-Driven Music
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What if AI could compose music just as emotionally compelling as your favorite artist? Join us as we uncover the transformative power of AI in music creation with insights from Emily Jackson of Horus Music. This episode dives into how innovative tools like Suno, Boomi, SoundDraw, and Google's latest advancements are reshaping the music industry. Di…
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Episode 8: Balancing Beats and Business: Lauren Bough's Songwriting Journey
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Ever wondered how a talented songwriter navigates the modern music industry while balancing both writing and performing? Join me, Jonny Amos, on the Music Business Buddy as we uncover the journey of Lauren Bough, an emerging artist and songwriter from the Midlands (UK). Discover how Lauren's education at a contemporary music institute, coupled with…
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Episode 7: The Journey of Artist Development with Sarah Nagourney
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Ever wondered how rising stars in the music industry hone their unique sound and build their careers from the ground up? In this episode of Music Business Buddy, we promise to equip you with the essential tools and insights that underpin artist development. Join us as we delve into defining an artist's identity and sound, crafting early work that r…
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Episode 6: What Actually Is Music Publishing?
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Ever wondered why songwriters often struggle to understand what music publishers actually do? On this episode of "The Music Business Buddy," I promise clarity and answers as I demystify the world of music publishing. Join me, Jonny Amos, as we trace the rich history of music publishing from the Tin Pan Alley days to the modern complexities of copyr…
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Episode 5: Maximise Your Music's Potential with Metadata
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What if mastering your metadata could unlock new opportunities and streamline your music career? Join me, Jonny Amos, as I guide you through the often overlooked, yet crucial, realm of metadata in the music industry. In this episode, we break down the different types of metadata and explain why getting it right is vital for categorising music, coll…
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Episode 4: Navigating the Sync Licensing World with Bryan Hinkley
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Unlock the secrets to sync licensing and elevate your music's potential in the competitive landscape of TV, film, games, and advertisements. We'll guide you through the essential elements of synchronization, from understanding the true essence of your songs to the critical role of feedback in shaping how your music is perceived. Learn why correctly…
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Episode 3: From Temp to Titan - Denise Beighton's Journey to Becoming an Artist Manager
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What does it take to transform from a part-time temp into an international renowned artist manager? Join us on "The Music Business Buddy" as we sit down with the incredible Denise Beighton from Upside UK, who navigated the highs and lows of the music industry from her early days at RCA during the Bucks Fizz Eurovision era to the monumental shift in…
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Can a well-planned digital distribution strategy make or break your music career? Join us in this episode of the Music Business Buddy as we uncover the vital components that ensure your music reaches its full potential in the digital world. We'll guide you through the maze of selecting the right distributor, emphasizing why marketing support, robus…
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Episode 1: The Trust and Terms of Song Splits
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How do you ensure everyone gets their fair share when creating a hit song? On this episode of Music Business Buddy, join me, Jonny Amos, as we unravel the intricate world of song splits and why having everything in writing is absolutely crucial. From understanding the distinction between the copyright of a song and its sound recording to navigating…
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Episode 8 - Troy Cook - Freelance Musician - UK
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In this episode of Incommunicado, the team are joined by London-based freelance musician, Troy Cook. Troy divides his time between recording and performing with a number of bands (notably Eastern Fool), instrument tutoring, audio engineering and radio presenting. Troy’s fascination with the use of jargon goes hand in hand with his fascination with …
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Episode 7 - Ahsen Bokhari - Brand Design - UK
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In this episode, we are joined by Ahsen Bokhari, Landscape Architect turned Graphic Designer, specialising in branding. Ahsen gives his insight into the jargon and terminology used in the graphic design world and uncovers some of the stark differences between working for Government clients and working for private clients. Episode highlights Ahsen t…
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Episode 6 - Nick Romluc and Matt Fisher - Giraffe Audio - UK
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In this episode, we are joined by Nick Romluc and Matt Fisher, Owners and Directors of award-winning pro audio retailer, Giraffe Audio. The guys give their insight into the jargon and terminology used in the pro audio world and uncover some of the stark differences between working as independent artists recording their own music and the lives of st…
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Episode 5 - Jonny Amos and Meldra Guza - Directors of The Song Lab - UK
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We are back after a Bank Holiday break and in this episode we are joined by Jonny Amos and Meldra Guza, Directors of The Song Lab, a music production and artist consultancy business based in the historic Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham. As a Songwriter/Producer, Jonny is signed with successful Scandinavian pop specialists TG-Management and regularl…
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Episode 4 - Lynd Liu - Independent Filmmaker - China
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In this episode, we are joined by Lynd Liu, an independent filmmaker with an Lynd Liu, MA Creativity, Innovation and Business graduate from the University of Exeter. She has deep experience in filmmaking, photography, and digital marketing; and her passion lies within researching applied storytelling in relation to mental health literacy within aca…
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Episode 3 - Olya Petrakova, Artistic Director, Maketank - Exeter, UK
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In this episode, we are joined by Olya Petrakova, a theatre director and creative industries practitioner. With a track record in producing, curating, and organising festivals, events and conferences, Olya is passionate about cross-disciplinary collaborations and community engagement. In addition, Olya is lecturing on MA Creativity at the Universit…
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Episode 2 - Shuvashish Roy, Head of Business, The Daily Star: News, Media and Business - Bangladesh
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In this episode, we are joined by Shuvashish Roy, a Chevening Scholar who is currently working as the Business Head of The Daily Star, Bangladesh’s most circulated English daily. Some questions explored include, ‘When we hear people using abstract language, are we more likely to respect them?’, ‘How important is context in determining whether we us…
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In this pilot episode, hosts James Delin, Amy Borchard and James Burford introduce Series 1: Jargon by opening up the discussion around why and how we use jargon within our day-to-day working and personal lives. Some questions explored include, “What is jargon?”, “When is jargon a short-cut, and when is it the long way around?” and "What impact doe…
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