Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-411-with-sos Learn all about the business of the music business from SOS--a veteran of the music industry with years of insight. The 411 covers everything from split sheets to signing contracts. © 2022 Public Radio KUNV c8a273ee-a1f8-5e1c-a187-aff3c83caffe no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:35:50 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:26:17 -0800 http://kunv.org https://img.transistor.fm/jEGf9qWUZ0rZlZxKSrwG153WX00LsYsT-Ab8p4qgz8o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI2NTU0LzE2NTY2/MjA2MjMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg http://kunv.org episodic Sandra Smith Learn all about the business of the music business from SOS--a veteran of the music industry with years of insight. The 411 covers everything from split sheets to signing contracts. Learn all about the business of the music business from SOS--a veteran of the music industry with years of insight. Music Industry, Radio, Marketing, Fashion, Communication, Relationships, Producer, Contract, Record Label, Musician, Music, Industry, Business, Entrepreneur Sandra Smith No No 7 7 Owning an Independent Label part 2 full 993dab15-7006-49a9-8ada-52886c40a683 https://share.transistor.fm/s/787fd31b Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:29:27 -0700 Sandra Smith Sandra Smith 1797 Maurice Harley, shares with us the 15 year journey of breaking an artist Maurice Harley, shares with us the 15 year journey of breaking an artist Music business, the Business of Music, Radio Marketing No 6 6 Indie Artist, J. Brown full 4ba87477-f6e4-45f1-9154-28ff9c027043 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d00f9de2 J Brown, shares with us what the 10 year journey has been like for him.  He was previously on 3 major labels and he only found success with his current independent label MochaMusic.  

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]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:26:26 -0700 Sandra Smith Sandra Smith 1656 Top 10 Chart Topping Indie artist, J Brown. What is it like being an indie artist vs. being signed to a major label Top 10 Chart Topping Indie artist, J Brown. What is it like being an indie artist vs. being signed to a major label Music Industry, Radio, Marketing, Fashion, Communication, Relationships, Producer, Contract, Record Label, Musician, Music, Industry, Business, Entrepreneur No 5 5 Being an Independent Record Label Owner full 9a6f170e-cac3-4c7f-a105-b27c1617b9b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0c5d784 MochaMusic label owner, Andrea Harley, shares her experiences as the owner of an indie label.

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]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:22:12 -0700 Sandra Smith Sandra Smith 1827 What is it like to be an independent label owner What is it like to be an independent label owner Radio, The Business of Music Business. Recording artist, Indie artists No 4 4 Is The Music Industry the Most Corrupt? full c0744c7b-e0a5-41d8-b327-86a22e1a1727 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36be50e3 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:17:24 -0700 Sandra Smith Sandra Smith 1795 "I'm Surrounded by Criminals and Shiesty Individuals" Industry veteran Sam Weaver shares his points of view on the corruption in the business of music. Are we the most corrupt of all entertainment? "I'm Surrounded by Criminals and Shiesty Individuals" Industry veteran Sam Weaver shares his points of view on the corruption in the business of music. Are we the most corrupt of all entertainment? Music Industry, The business of music, Issa Rae, No 3 3 Three Meetings Every Indie Artist Should Take full bf726d48-5706-4336-9b0a-55995b959b05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/614d2ed8 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:05:57 -0700 Sandra Smith Sandra Smith 1795 The three key people every local artist should connect with are: 1. local Radio PD 2. Stylist 3. Road Manager The three key people every local artist should connect with are: 1. local Radio PD 2. Stylist 3. Road Manager The Business of Music. Indie Artists Must Do No 2 2 Establishing Yourself As A Successful Music Artist full f12cbb2c-88e8-44d4-8bf6-a48ff709407c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4e37f50 The many roles you will need to know how to perform for yourself.  Being an independent artist is more than just recording music, it is bout understanding all asset of the Business of Music.

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]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:16:21 -0800 Sandra Smith Sandra Smith 1797 SOS discusses the many tasks that fall on would-be musicians in the industry. She talks about the need to own your music legally. She also speaks to the importance of a team of people who can help strengthen a new artists weakpoints. SOS discusses the many tasks that fall on would-be musicians in the industry. She talks about the need to own your music legally. She also speaks to the importance of a team of people who can help strengthen a new artists weakpoints. Music Industry, Radio, Marketing, Fashion, Communication, Relationships, Producer, Contract, Record Label, Musician, Music, Industry, Business, Entrepreneur No 1 1 Predatory Contracts with Maxine Jones - En Vogue full f54568c9-77ed-462e-9b4f-2557ca9898ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/78d5d878 Original Airdate 10.10.21

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]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:11:46 -0800 Sandra Smith Sandra Smith 1283 Sandra Smith sits down with Maxine Jones of the Funky Divas Revolution to discuss the realities of the contract she signed from her record label. Maxine reflects on the time in her life that led up to her decision. Maxine also discusses how her contract effected the decisions she made. Sandra Smith sits down with Maxine Jones of the Funky Divas Revolution to discuss the realities of the contract she signed from her record label. Maxine reflects on the time in her life that led up to her decision. Maxine also discusses how her contract e Music Industry, Radio, Marketing, Fashion, Communication, Relationships, Producer, Contract, Record Label, Musician, Music, Industry, Business, Entrepreneur No