From Pirate Radio to Prime Syncs: Inside Music Publishing with Mara Kuge

This week Music Business has a special guest: Mara Kuge, president and founder of Superior Music Publishing, takes us inside the making of 40 Watts from Nowhere, a documentary tracing the rise and fall of a rebellious pirate radio station—and the massive effort behind clearing 70 songs for a 90-minute film. Additionally, she breaks down what music publishing really is, how sync licensing has evolved in the age of streaming, and the fine line between a great song and a “syncable” one. From real-world examples like The High Strung’s placement in Shameless, Mara shares how artists can negotiate fair compensation and navigate the business side of creativity. Packed with practical advice, this episode is a must-listen for emerging writers and artists looking to break into sync and build meaningful industry connections. Mara Kuge: superiormusicpub.com [email protected] Intro Music: Sh!tty Princess "Women in Music" FOLLOW Instagram: @therealmomoent TikTok: @therealmomoent Website: www.momoent.com Email: [email protected] © 2026  Momo Ent LLC