The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast with Mark Adams

Sarah Wilson: From Adele to BTS and How Artists Like Russ & Jorja Smith Dominate Streaming

The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast with Mark Adams

Show Notes

Independent Music Industry Insights: Adele, BTS, Super Fans & The Future of Streaming | The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast 🎧🔥

#MusicIndustry #Adele #BTS #Streaming #IndependentArtists #TuneCore #BlindTalentPodcast

This week on the Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast, host Mark Adams sits down with Sarah Wilson, a powerhouse in the music industry who has worked with Adele, BTS, Radiohead, Jungle, and Hot Chip. Currently leading one of the world's biggest independent music distribution platforms, TuneCore, Sarah shares her incredible journey from journalism to artist development, offering invaluable insights into music distribution, super fans, and the future of streaming.

🚀 Topics Covered in This Episode: 🔹 Sarah's experience working with Adele from the very beginning 🔹 The evolution of streaming and independent music distribution 🔹 How artists like BTS have leveraged super fans for success 🔹 Advice for independent artists looking to grow their careers 🔹 The rise of AI, streaming fraud, and the role of fan engagement 🔹 Women in the music industry and how the landscape has changed

🔥 Key Takeaways for Independent Artists: 🎶 How to choose the right music distributor (TuneCore vs. DistroKid, Ditto, CD Baby, etc.) 📈 The real impact of streaming numbers and whether they should be public 🤝 The role of fan engagement & community building in an artist’s career 💡 How social media & streaming platforms shape music marketing today

If you're an independent artist, music executive, or just love the behind-the-scenes of the music business, this episode is a MUST-LISTEN!

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