Are Curators the Secret Behind a Hit Song? with Sam Weisband

from Groundbreaking · host Jake Brewer

Playlist curators are the new "influencers" of music - so far how does that influence go? For artists, discoverability means being playlisted, so this week we're going right to one of today's most influential curators: Sam Weisband. With Jake, Sam discusses how curators are using TikTok as a tool of their own and the realities of now working as a bridge between musician and listener. Groundbreaking is a FRNDLY original podcast highlighting corners of the music industry to explore the creative forces moving it forward. Hosted by singer/songwriter/entrepreneur Jake Brewer, new episodes air every Tuesday. You can support the show by subscribing on your favorite platform. Connect with our Guest, Sam Weisband: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/cksrpzirg0mvjmi63dpaqh081?si=67c661686e5e4020 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theweisestband/ Explore FRNDLY: Website: ⁠http://frndlymedia.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/frndlymedia⁠ Connect with Jake: Website: ⁠http://jakebrewer.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/jakebrewermusic⁠ TikTok: ⁠http://tiktok.com/@jakebrewermusic⁠

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