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Music 3.0

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PlusMusic is on a mission to bring soundtracks from indie artists around the world to new and exciting video games. Our podcast is an extension of that goal. Hosted by co-founders and lifelong musicians Nick Venti (Republic of Letters) and Brian Karscig (Louis XIV, The Killers), the Music 3.0 Podcast is designed to both inform and entertain. We keep it friendly, casual and guest-focused. Whether you're looking looking for career building advice or you're simply curious, we invite you to join us for conversations with some of the most interesting creators and founders in the music space.

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Episodes

  1. Ethical AI Music with Ben Lee and Robin Jo from Pozalabs

    Welcome to another captivating episode of the Music 3.0 Podcast! In this installment, we delve into the cutting-edge realm of AI-generated music with our esteemed guests, Robin Jo and Ben Lee, hailing from the innovative Korean AI music powerhouse, PozaLabs. As pioneers in the field, PozaLabs has...

  2. Accessible AI Creation Tools with Playform Founder Dr. Ahmed Elgammal

    Welcome to another intriguing episode of the Music 3.0 Podcast, hosted by Brian Karscig and Nick Venti. In this installment, we have the pleasure of conversing with the brilliant Dr. Ahmed Elgammal, a true trailblazer in the fusion of art and AI. As the founder of Playform, Dr. Elgammal is at the...

  3. Breaking into the Global Music Market with Ken Kobori of Surf Music

    In this episode of the Music 3.0 Podcast, hosts Brian Karscig and Nick Venti sit down with a true industry innovator, Ken Kobori, the brilliant mind behind SURF Music. As CEO, Ken Kobori has revolutionized the digital marketplace, providing a dynamic platform for creators to globally distribute…

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  4. The Evolving Music Industry with Drew Thurlow, Founder of Opening Ceremony Media

    Step into the latest episode of the Music 3.0 Podcast as Brian Karscig and Nick Venti engage in an illuminating conversation with the seasoned music industry virtuoso, Drew Thurlow. With a remarkable journey that spans from being a session musician to the Head of A&R at Sony Music Entertainment,...

  5. Dive into Web 3.0 with Revelator CEO Bruno Guez

    In this episode, Brian and Nick sit down with Bruno Guez, the ingenious founder of Revelator⁠, your All-in-One Music 3.0 platform. Revelator stands tall as a pioneer in the realm of IP rights management, firmly rooted in the ever-evolving landscape of Music 3.0. Bruno Guez has led his company on…

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  6. Discovering The Melodic Revolution Within The Digital Frontier with Aram Sinnreich

    Join us for an exhilarating episode as we dive into the boundless world of music with renowned Digital Music expert, Aram Sinnreich. With a career spanning decades, Aram has been at the forefront of understanding and deciphering the ever-evolving landscape of music. As we explore the current…

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  7. Revolutionizing Music Investment: Unveiling the Power of Fractional Song Royalties with Sean Peace

    Join us on an extraordinary episode as we sit down with the brilliant mind behind SongVest, Founder and CEO Sean Peace. In this exhilarating conversation, we delve deep into the realm of music investment and the groundbreaking concept of fractional song royalties. Discover how SongVest empowers...

  8. Exploring the Intersection of AI and Music with Jay Stolar

    Join us for an insightful conversation with Jay Stolar, the Chief Artist Officer of Hume, a WEB3 record label that is breaking new ground in the world of music creation and virtual artists. In this episode, we explore the potential of AI in music creation and songwriting, and discuss the ethical...

  9. Looking at the Future of AI in Video Game Music with Toa Dunn

    In today's episode, we are joined by Toa Dunn, former head of Riot Games Music, to explore the exciting future of game music and the role of AI in its development. With nearly a decade of experience working with Riot Games, Toa shares his insights on integrating original music into gaming...

  10. Exploring data analytics and the Metaverse with Viberate Co-Founder Vasja Veber

    Welcome to today's episode of the Music 3.0 podcast. Our guest is Vasja Veber, Co-Founder of Viberate, an intelligent music data analytics company that offers services to music industry professionals. Vasja was previously a manager for 12 years, managing the career of Slovenian techno legend DJ...

  11. Using AI as a Songwriting Tool with Lemonaid.ai CEO Michael "MJ" Jacob

    Welcome to Music 3.0, listeners! Our guest today is Michael Jacob, CEO and founder of Lemonade.ai. Lemonade is a music creation software that uses AI algorithms to generate chord progressions and melodies for songwriters. While some artists may find that notion frightening, Michael sees Lemonade…

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  12. The Rise of the Web-Based DAW with Soundation CEO Adam Hasslert

    Welcome to Music 3.0! Today we have a special guest, Soundation CEO Adam Hasslert, who is revolutionizing the way we collaborate, create, and network in the world of Music 3.0. Soundation is a leading company in the webification of at-home music production, offering a unique web-based software…

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  13. Gamifying Music Education with Melodics CEO Sam Gribben

    Hello musicians gamers and friends. Welcome to the PlusMusic Podcast! Today we’re sitting down with Sam Gribben, the CEO of Melodics. After leaving his position as the CEO of world famous DJ software company Serato, Sam decided to use his knowledge of music production and software to pioneer a…

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  14. Atlas Creative CEO Michael Herriger on Landing the Biggest Branded Partnerships in Fortnite

    Hello musicians, gamers and friends. Welcome to Season 2 of the PlusMusic Podcast. First off we want to say Happy New Year to all of our listeners! We hope the holidays treated you well, and we’re so excited for what’s to come this year. Our guest today is the CEO of Atlas Creative Studios…

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  15. Welcome to Season 2!

    Hello gamers, musicians and friends! The PlusMusic Podcast is gearing up for a brand new and exciting new season. While we normally keep the focus of our show entirely on our guests, we wanted to give our listeners a chance to get to know our hosts before things get going. Join Nick Venti and…

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  16. 100th Episode with Yaprak DeCarmine of Game Jolt!

    Welcome to the 100th episode of the PlusMusic Podcast with Brian Karscig and Nick Venti. For our 100th guest there was no one we’d rather talk to than our friend and collaborator, Yaprak DeCarmine - CEO of Game Jolt. Game Jolt is a one of a kind social media platform with a focus on games: from...

  17. Jack Spallone and HIFI Labs are Returning Autonomy to Artists

    Welcome to the PlusMusic podcast with Brian Karscig and Nick Venti! Today we're sitting down with Jack Spallone, Head of Crypto at HiFi Labs. HiFi is an incubator for up and coming artists that focuses on live streams and met averse concerts, NFT minting for new music, and other online…

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  18. Finding Your Groove as a Video Game Composer with Zac Tiessen

    This week Brian and Nick are joined by Zac Tiessen, a Berklee trained composer making waves in the gaming world. Zac has had a hand in many exciting gaming projects, from Ubisoft's Watch Dogs franchise to fan-funded Starcraft II campaign UED: First Light. His passion for the craft is contagious…

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  19. The Future of Music Curation with Musiio CEO Hazel Savage

    This week on the PlusMusic Podcast Nick and Brian are joined from London by Musiio CEO Hazel Savage. After years of working in the music industry, Hazel noticed major inefficiencies in the way companies listened to and catalogued their music. She set out to create a solution to this problem and...

  20. Enter the Metaverse with MELON CEO Devon Thome

    Devon Thome is on the forefront of the next wave of gaming tech. The young CEO and CO-Founder of MELON, a metaverse on the Roblox platform, is re-imagining everything from social game experiences to live performances and one of a kind brand collaborations. Devon joins Nick and Brian on the...

  21. Shevy Smith's Ultimate Playlist App Rewards Listeners with Cash for Their Time

    This week Nick and Brian chat with Los Angeles based composer, musician and educator Shevy Smith. An Emmy nominated producer and winner of the esteemed ProMax Gold Award, Shevy is also the founder of Forte Poesy, a youth-focused music education program teaching empowerment through songwriting and...

  22. Austin Webster and Deepr Are Championing the Unsung Heroes of Music

    Austin Webster, a lifelong super fan of music, saw a flaw in the way digital art is consumed. Too often the producers, musicians and co-writers of classic songs are left out of the spotlight, creating a disconnect between audiences and the teams of people that make records. Austin created Deepr…

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  23. Professor George Howard Gives a Masterclass on the State of the Music Industry

    To say George Howard is experienced in the music industry would be a massive understatement. Howard has been behind some of the most influential companies in the world. He is a co-founder of Tunecore, which has paid out over one billion dollars to artists for their streams, former president of...

  24. Joel Corelitz on Soundtracking Interactive Experiences

    This week we're welcoming the prolific Joel Corelitz to the PlusMusic Podcast. Developing an interest for sounds and electronic music at the age of five, Joel grew up to attended the Oberlin Conservatory of Music pursuing a Major in Technology in Music and Related Arts. Before his transitioning...

  25. Composing 101 with Paul Leonard-Morgan

    Paul Leonard-Morgan is in his own lane. The Scottish-born composer has built a prolific career, mixing electronic and orchestral styles into a musical concoction all his own. He's worked extensively in film on projects like Dredd and Limitless, on TV with projects like Amazon's Tales from the…

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  26. P.T. Adamczyk on The Sounds of Cyberpunk 2077

    P.T. Adamczyk expressed interest in music from a young age. He started out working as a session and performing drummer, eventually hitting his stride as a composer and producer. He graduated from the Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television program at the University of Southern California, and...

  27. Riot Games' Jonny Altepeter on Music and Marketing in Gaming

    Jonny Altepeter has music in his bones. Starting out as a musician and vinyl collector he eventually transitioned into music supervision for marketing teams in Hollywood, scoring trailers for huge movies. Recently he found a home for his talents at gaming giant Riot. He's played a large creative...

  28. NUE Agency Founder Jesse Kirshbaum on how to get an agent

    Founder and CEO of the NUE Agency, Jesse Kirshbaum has a lot of experience in both the music space as well as tech innovation. NUE Agency's roster includes popular musicians like Solange, J. Cole, Pusha T, Big Sean, Action Bronson, Meek Mill and Logic. Currently as the Chief Marketing Officer of...

  29. Music Economist Will Page on Performance Rights

    Former Chief Economist at Spotify Will Page joins the podcast and shares his expertise. As a prolific public speaker, music communicator, and author of Tarzan Economics, Will’s writings are regularly featured in Billboard, The Economist and the Financial Times. He sits down with Brian and Nick to...

  30. Tatiana Cirisano of MIDia Research Discusses the Metaverse

    Music industry analyst, consultant, and reporter, Tatiana Cirisano joins the podcast this week to discuss current industry trends found at MIDia research. Formerly an award winning music journalist at Billboard, Tatiana wrote cover stories on influential artists like Tame Impala, Travis Scott…

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  31. Nu Deco Ensemble's Jacomo Bairos on the Modern Orchestra

    Described in the press as “thrilling,” “inspirational,” and “world-class,” Portuguese-American conductor, producer, and podcast host Jacomo Bairos challenges the preconceptions of orchestral music by fusing genres and instrumentation, providing a modern take on what an orchestra can do. As the...

  32. Gar Ragland & Sean Moore on Vinylkey's Combination of Physical and Digital Collectibles

    Gar Ragland is a producer, musician, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Citizen Vinyl, a record pressing plant, recording studio, and record shop located in Asheville, North Carolina. Together with entrepreneur and software engineer Sean Moore, they have started a new venture that...

  33. LANDR CEO Pascal Pilon on Building a Musical Community

    Veteran tech entrepreneur Pascal Pilon knew the incredible potential of machine learning technology and wanted to apply it to music production as early as 2013. As the CEO of LANDR, Pascal helped the company grow to become the world’s leader in music post-production and digital content…

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  34. Ralph Sutton on Podcasting and the End of Radio

    Ralph Sutton is a seasoned podcast and pop culture commentator with two decades of experience in front of the mic as a TV and radio host. Currently he hosts the hit comedy podcast The SDR Show and in 2016 founded the GaS Digital Network, which reaches 2 million listeners a week across 22 shows....

  35. RCRDSHP CEO Obie Fernandez on the Return of Music Ownership

    Obie Fernandez has been working at the intersection of music and tech for most of his career. A prolific remixer, writer, DJ, and most recently CEO of the curated NFT platform, RCRDSHP, Obie sits down with Brian and Nick to discuss the potential of NFTs to bring back the culture of music…

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  36. Meyru's Nic Grunewald on the Power of Authenticity

    After self-recording their debut album, Good to See You, New York indie rockers Meyru supported the album's release with a series of sold-out shows all over New York City, San Francisco, Atlanta, DC, and Charlotte. The album’s single "She" found breakaway success on streaming platforms, allowing...

  37. Digital Media Expert Vickie Nauman on Web 3.0

    CEO of boutique consulting and advisory firm CrossBorderWorks, Vickie Nauman joins the pod to discuss the current state of the music industry and how independent artists should think about utilizing the newest technologies and platforms. With her expertise in the intersection of technology and...

  38. Meta's Fred Beteille Discusses the Future of Music in Virtual Spaces

    Fred Beteille is an industry veteran with 20+ years of experience in media and technology. Currently, as Meta’s Head of Strategy – Audio Initiatives, he is responsible for the company’s Studio and Central Product investments for Music and Audio. Prior to his involvement with Facebook, Fred was a...

  39. Songwriter Ryan Egan on Consistency and Creative Discipline

    Singer-songwriter Ryan Egan began his music career in New York City and has garnered acclaim from Billboard, Indie Shuffle, and Apple Beats 1 for his debut EP and subsequent singles, which found their way onto Spotify's Fresh Finds and New Music Friday playlists. Prior to the worldwide lock down...

  40. Music Data Insights with Christine Osazuwa

    Christine Osazuwa has managed to combine her various passions into roles consulting and working with music startups, venues, festivals, radio stations and labels, bridging the gap between music, data & business. She spent 2 years in Stockholm most recently as the Head of Data & Insights for...

  41. Miles Francis' Journey from Touring Drummer to Solo Artist

    Manhattan native Miles Francis is already known amongst musicians as one of the best kept secrets of the NYC music scene. As a working musician, Miles has collaborated and performed with Sharon Jones, Allen Toussaint, Tunde Adebimpe (TV on the Radio) and many others; toured the world with Win...

  42. R E L on Inspiration and Strategy in 2021

    Chicago-born, LA-based artist R E L has garnered notable praise for her soulful ethereal music, which she describes as “EVOCA-POP." Her music has been featured in Wonderland, Atwood, EARMILK, The 405, Popdust, Huffington Post, and has been played on KCRW & MTV Iggy, among other outlets and...

  43. Composer Yoann Laulan Talks Dead Cells

    Joining us from Bordeaux, France, composer Yoann Laulan discusses his work on the hit game Dead Cells. He talks about his working relationship with game studio Motion Twin, his early love of game design and rock music, as well as his reaction to the massive success of one of his first major...

  44. Lazaro Raposo, CEO of Cereal Games, Talks New Title Pecaminosa

    Lazaro Raposo is a lover of both music and video games. As the CEO of the Azores-based indie game studio Cereal Games, Lazaro oversaw the development of their pixel-noir action RPG, Pecaminosa. Lazaro chats with Brian and Nick about his musical background, his early gaming experiences with the…

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  45. Disasterpeace Discusses His Musical Journey

    Rich Vreeland, also known as Disasterpeace, is an American composer and musician. With over 50 albums released under Disasterpeace, Vreeland is known for scoring and programming sound and music in multiple mediums including film, television, and theater. Among those works are the acclaimed horror...

  46. Crush Music's Will Tenney on Micro-Bubbles and 20-Year Cycles

    Will Tenney is a music industry executive, entrepreneur, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Currently, as Head of Streaming Strategy & Promotion at Crush Music, he oversees campaigns for Lorde, Sia, Panic! At the Disco, and Green Day, among other artists. In this role, Tenney manages...

  47. The Self Deprecating Humor of Folk Uke

    Cathy Guthrie and Amy Nelson are both daughters of world famous musicians, but remain incredibly down to earth. They formed their comedy songwriting duo Folk Uke in 1996, and have frequently toured in support of Arlo Guthrie and Willie Nelson, in addition to garnering their own unique success.…

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  48. Dave Keuning Returns!

    Lead guitarist of The Killers Dave Keuning returns to the podcast to talk about his new solo music and the changes in the Killers' sound on their most recent record. Keuning also discusses the uncertainty of booking future shows and tours considering the current state of the pandemic, and even…

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  49. Music Tech Companies To Know with Dmitri Vietze

    Dmitri Vietze is the Founder and CEO of Rock Paper Scissors, Inc. It was his crazy idea to transform a global music PR firm into what has become a predominant music tech PR firm. Vietze is a regular presenter at SXSW Music, SF MusicTech, Music Biz, APAP, and WOMEX. He is also the director of the...

  50. The MLC's Kris Ahrend on the Complexities of Royalties

    Growing up as a musician and music fan, Kris Ahrend eventually leveraged his law degree into a career in the music industry. After working for Sony Music Entertainment, Rhino Entertainment Company, and Warner Music Group, he became the CEO of the nonprofit Mechanical Licensing Collective,...

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PlusMusic is on a mission to bring soundtracks from indie artists around the world to new and exciting video games. Our podcast is an extension of that goal. Hosted by co-founders and lifelong musicians Nick Venti (Republic of Letters) and Brian Karscig (Louis XIV, The Killers), the Music 3.0 Podcast is designed to both inform and entertain. We keep it friendly, casual and guest-focused. Whether you're looking looking for career building advice or you're simply curious, we invite you to join us for conversations with some of the most interesting creators and founders in the music space.

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