The New Music Business with Ari Herstand
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<p>**WEBBY AWARD FOR BEST MUSIC PODCAST**</p><p>“#1 music industry podcast to help keep you in the loop” -Spotify</p><p>“The 10 Best Music Business Podcasts of 2022" – Variety</p><p>Ari Herstand is the best-selling author of How To Make It in the New Music Business. Forbes calls him “The poster child of DIY music.” In this show, he deconstructs the brightest minds in the music industry, digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and strategies that listeners can use to run successful careers of their own. Ari offers straight talk with no fluff and doesn’t let his guests off easy. If there is a way, Ari will find it.</p><br><p>To learn more follow<a href="http://instagram.com/aristake_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @aristake_ </a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/ariherstand" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ariherstand</a></p><br><p>Visit <a href="http://aristake.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">aristake.com</a> to join the newsletter.</p><br><p>--</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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June 24, 2026
How CD Baby Is Changing With The Times
<p>This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Molly Neuman, President of CD Baby, one of the largest independent music distributors in the world. Molly has spent decades advocating for independent artists and labels, helping shape the modern music industry through leadership roles at CD Baby, Downtown Music Holdings, and the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM). </p><br><p>In this conversation, Ari and Molly dive into some of the most pressing issues facing musicians today, including artificial intelligence, streaming fraud, artist compensation, customer support, and the evolving role of music distribution. They discuss whether AI-generated music should exist, how streaming platforms are responding to generative AI, why artists are increasingly being affected by fraudulent streams, and what distributors like CD Baby are doing to protect independent musicians. Molly also shares her perspective on artist ownership, independence, and what success in the music business looks like in 2026.</p><br><p>Follow Molly Neuman:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollydneuman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mollydneuman/</a></p><p>https://cdbaby.com/</p><br><p>Check out Ari’s Take:</p><p>https://aristake.com</p><br><p><strong>03:45</strong> – Molly Neuman's Journey to Becoming CD Baby President</p><p><strong>11:32</strong> – Is CD Baby Still Independent?</p><p><strong>18:04</strong> – Universal Music's Acquisition & What It Means for Artists</p><p><strong>27:41</strong> – The State of Independent Music Distribution in 2026</p><p><strong>39:18</strong> – What Artists Get Wrong About Distribution</p><p><strong>49:07</strong> – AI Customer Support: Does It Matter if It's Human?</p><p><strong>52:11</strong> – Should AI-Generated Music Exist?</p><p><strong>1:03:47</strong> – Streaming Fraud, Bot Plays & How Artists Get Penalized</p><p><strong>1:12:56</strong> – What "Making It" Really Means in Today's Music Industry</p><br><p>Edited and mixed by Ruben Zarate</p><p>Music by Brassroots District</p><p>Produced by the team at Ari’s Take</p><br><p>Order the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: <a href="https://book.aristake.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.aristake.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 17, 2026
The Unauthorized AI Remix Became a Global Hit, How This Label Dealt With It
Host Ari Herstand interviews Adam Gross, president of Ineffable Records, about navigating the legal and ethical challenges of unauthorized AI remixes and their impact on the music industry.
June 10, 2026
How This Manager Sold Out Tours Without Venues and Develops Artists, Songwriters and Producers
Ari Herstand interviews Joseph Pepin, artist manager and founder, about building independent tours and developing artists through innovative audience growth strategies.
235 total episodes available with 46 transcripts
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<p>**WEBBY AWARD FOR BEST MUSIC PODCAST**</p><p>“#1 music industry podcast to help keep you in the loop” -Spotify</p><p>“The 10 Best Music Business Podcasts of 2022" – Variety</p><p>Ari Herstand is the best-selling author of How To Make It in the New Music Business. Forbes calls him “The poster child of DIY music.” In this show, he deconstructs the brightest minds in the music industry, digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and strategies that listeners can use to run successful careers of their own. Ari offers straight talk with no fluff and doesn’t let his guests off easy. If there is a way, Ari will find it.</p><br><p>To learn more follow<a href="http://instagram.com/aristake_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @aristake_ </a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/ariherstand" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ariherstand</a></p><br><p>Visit <a href="http://aristake.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">aristake.com</a> to join the newsletter.</p><br><p>--</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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