The Wholesome Music Podcast
A DIY podcast about DIY music. Hosts Cameron Ljungkull and Augustus Watkins meet at Secret Spot DTLA to talk shop about indie music, the creative process, and the music industry.
The Wholesome Music Podcast
Analytics / Failed Promo Tactics / AI + Record Labels / Indie Execs Sound Off / Better Rhyme Schemes
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Season 1
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Episode 4
Let's talk about analytics and dashboards! What music promo tactics are cooked in 2025? And what works, according to indie music executives? Suno and Udio's potential licensing deal with major labels could be a major shift in creators rights. New Grammy category. We also explore previously unheard of rhyme schemes.
Links
- What Music Promo Tactics Don't Work Anymore? by Yona Marie https://www.indieonthemove.com/blog/2025/6/what-music-promo-tactics-dont-work-anymore
- What Suno And Udio’s AI Licensing Deals With Music Majors Could Mean For Creators Rights by Virginie Berger https://www.forbes.com/sites/virginieberger/2025/06/06/what-suno-and-udios-ai-licensing-deals-with-music-majors-could-mean-for-creators-rights/
- What Moves the Needle for Artists in 2025? 84 Indie Music Executives Weigh In by Dan Rys https://www.billboard.com/lists/what-moves-needle-for-artists-indie-music-executives-answer/annie-ortmeier-triple-tigers-records/
- 15 Essential Rhyme Schemes for Songwriters by Jordan Reynolds https://www.ascap.com/help/career-development/15-rhyme-schemes-jordan-reynolds
Recorded live at Secret Spot DTLA http://secretspotdtla.com
Cameron Ljungkull https://www.cameronljungkull.com
Augustus Watkins https://augustuswatkins.com
Cocaine Opera - Music PR https://cocaineopera.com/