Ep. 70: Carbon Sound Explained: Music, Mission, and Local Impact with Julian Green

Struggling to get your music heard in a crowded scene? This week’s guest knows exactly what it takes—and he built a whole platform to help make it happen.In this episode, I talk with Julian Green, the creator and curator behind Carbon Sound—a music platform from The Current, KMOJ, and MPR that’s all about celebrating the depth and impact of Black musical expression. Whether you’re into hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, funk, electronic, or just great music in general, this one’s for you.We get into:Julian’s journey from Radio K to building something completely newThe mission behind Carbon Sound and why it stands apartHow the platform supports local artists (and how to get your music played)Do’s and don’ts of submitting your musicWhy community, quality, and context matter more than everWhat’s next for Carbon Sound and how you can be a part of itIf you're an artist trying to break through—or just a listener who cares about music that matters—this episode offers a look behind the curtain at one of the most exciting new platforms in our scene.Let’s get into it.Episode Links and Mentions🌐 Radio K🌐 KMOJ FM🌐 Sanni Brown🌐 Andre Griffin🌐 Springboard for the Arts🌐 Urban Lights🌐 Derrick Stevens🌐 Unbothered🌐 Yasmeenah🌐 D Untethered🌐 People SoundConnect with the Guest:🔗 Carbon Sound FM🔗 Carbon Sound Instagram🔗 Carbon Sound YouTubeGet new episodes by email: Join the Secrets From The Scene newsletter.Secrets From The Scene is made by Helvig Productions, a Twin Cities recording studio for artists and bands.