EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 58 MIN
Cover Songs / Coachella Booking / Avoiding Burnout / GFY Records / Kate Hudson / Green Day / D4VD Update
from The Wholesome Music Podcast · host Cameron Ljungkull & Augustus Watkins
We answer one of the most commonly asked questions in music: how do I legally cover other people's songs? Hint: it's easier than you think! Then we take a deep dive into all the agencies, labels, artists, and genres behind this year's Coachella, and what the data reveals about the state of the music industry. Next we discuss tools and strategies for avoiding burnout when it comes to the business side of your career. Then some news about Kate Hudson, Green Day, and songwriter Julia Michaels' new label, GFY Records. And an update on the D4VD story.BONUS: We got through an entire episode without talking about AI!LinksWho Booked Coachella? The companies & data behind 2026's lineup by Mark Williamson, CEO of The ROSTR GroupHow To Build a Scalable Music Business Without Selling Your Soulby Randi Zimmerman for Symphonic BlogCops Search House for Near Tesla D4VD Location via TMZGreen Day References 'Boogie Nights' Dialog During Acceptance Speech at iHeartRadio Music AwardsSend us Fan MailSubscribe on YouTubeRecorded ourselves at Secret Spot DTLACameron Ljungkull Augustus Watkins Cocaine Opera - Music PR | Artist & Label Services
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We answer one of the most commonly asked questions in music: how do I legally cover other people's songs? Hint: it's easier than you think! Then we take a deep dive into all the agencies, labels, artists, and genres behind this year's Coachella, and what the data reveals about the state of the music industry. Next we discuss tools and strategies for avoiding burnout when it comes to the business side of your career. Then some news about Kate Hudson, Green Day, and songwriter Julia Michaels' n...
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