Sound Connections
This is the intricate world of music entrepreneurship.
Hosted by Jakob Wredstrøm from Amplitude Ventures, this podcast offers listeners a unique blend of insightful interviews, industry expertise, and behind-the-scenes stories from the global music landscape.
From the challenges of breaking into the industry to the nuances of music tech innovations, each episode is a journey into the lives of music professionals, founders, artists, and innovators. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an industry veteran, or just a music enthusiast, "Sound Connections" provides a fresh perspective on the ever-evolving world of music.
Listen and connect with the sounds and stories that shape the industry.
Podcasting since 2023 • 162 episodes
Sound Connections
Latest Episodes
#141: EXIT: The Startup Apple Music Had to Acquire: Simon M. Eder
From niche record label to Apple Music Classical Simon Eder shares the journey of building Primephonic, a specialized music tech startup acquired by Apple.We discuss the complexities of classical music streaming, from solving meta...
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ESNS 2026: Innovative Ticketing Strategies: Mike van Gaasbeek and Yannick Corbeau
Let's go behind the scenes of live music digitalization in this special Sound Connections session from the ESNS 2026 Conference.We examine the "red ocean" of ticketing with guests Mike van Gaasbeek of Stager and Yannick Corbeau of CM.co...
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#140: EXPERT: A Quiet Path Through the Noise of Modern Algorithms: Gigi Johnson, PhD.
It's a new year and for our first episode, we welcome Dr. Gigi Johnson in this special partnership with BIME for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities of music discovery today.From her decades at UCLA to her current work at ...
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#139: EXPERT: Independent Music Success: Distribution, Marketing & Ownership: JESSE FLORES
In this value-packed episode of Sound Connections, host Jakob Wredstrøm sits down with Jesse Flores, Head of Artist and Label Partnerships at Intercept Music, to explore what it really takes to succeed as an independent artist...
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#138: FOUNDER: Adapting E-commerce Strategies for Musicians: Jack McCarthy
Streaming isn’t enough. If you're an artist or manager looking to grow real revenue, this episode breaks down how to use merch, email, and digital sales to build a profitable artist business.Jakob Wredstrøm talks with Jack McCarthy, co-...
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