Episodes

  • The Balancing Act: Social Media, AI, and the Modern Musician

    The Balancing Act: Social Media, AI, and the Modern Musician
    Feb 12 2025

    We're back!! It’s Riley Taylor, your Song Chasers Community Manager at Full Circle Music, and we’re kicking off this season with a bang! Join me, Seth Mosley, Maggie Youngs, and X O’Connor as we pull back the curtain on what’s new at Full Circle Music and tackle some of the hottest topics in the music industry.


    💡 This Episode’s Big Questions:

    • Can you stay authentic while chasing algorithms?
    • How do we manage the relentless pressure of social media?
    • Is AI an artist’s ultimate tool—or their biggest competition?


    Get ready for some honest insights, bold opinions, and practical advice you can use in your music journey. Let’s dive in! 🌟


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    52 mins
  • In The Mix (Part 2)

    In The Mix (Part 2)
    May 22 2024
    In this episode, X O’Connor interviews Jacob “BIZ” Morris. They discuss a wide range of topics including session etiquette, what its like working in Atlanta, How they got to where they are now, and how labels and artists get in touch with the recording studio to book sessions. Jacob is a Grammy award winning mixing engineer and one of the presidents at Reach Records in Atlanta, Georgia.

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    37 mins
  • In The Mix (Part 1)

    In The Mix (Part 1)
    May 8 2024
    In this episode, X O’Connor interviews Jacob “BIZ” Morris. They discuss a wide range of topics including session etiquette, what its like working in Atlanta, How they got to where they are now, and how labels and artists get in touch with the recording studio to book sessions. Jacob is a Grammy award winning mixing engineer and one of the presidents at Reach Records in Atlanta, Georgia.

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    36 mins
  • AI, Music Promotion, and Digital Marketing Evolution in the Music Industry (Part 2)

    AI, Music Promotion, and Digital Marketing Evolution in the Music Industry (Part 2)
    Apr 24 2024

    In this episode, Riley Taylor and Seth Mosely sat down with Alex Akimov to talk about the future of the music industry. Akimov started playing the guitar when he was 11 years old. In 2006, he graduated from Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow, Russia, with a BA degree in Classical guitar, Jazz guitar and composition. In September 2006, Akimov moved to Los Angeles to study at the Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music (LAMA). After graduating from LAMA in 2008, Akimov started working as a full-time musician. He now runs a youtube channel talking all about how to promote your music and effectively reach new audiences.


    Here is Alex’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsadvertising


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    31 mins
  • AI, Music Promotion, and Digital Marketing Evolution in the Music Industry (Part 1)

    AI, Music Promotion, and Digital Marketing Evolution in the Music Industry (Part 1)
    Apr 10 2024

    In this episode, Riley Taylor and Seth Mosely sat down with Alex Akimov to talk about the future of the music industry. Akimov started playing the guitar when he was 11 years old. In 2006, he graduated from Gnessin State Musical College in Moscow, Russia, with a BA degree in Classical guitar, Jazz guitar and composition. In September 2006, Akimov moved to Los Angeles to study at the Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music (LAMA). After graduating from LAMA in 2008, Akimov started working as a full-time musician. He now runs a youtube channel talking all about how to promote your music and effectively reach new audiences.


    Here is Alex’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsadvertising


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    35 mins
  • The Publisher-Songwriter Relationship (Part 2)

    The Publisher-Songwriter Relationship (Part 2)
    Mar 27 2024
    In part two of this episode, Tim Hunze discusses the ins and outs of Music publishing. He also talks about what makes a song desirable for music publishers. Tim Hunze is currently the VP of publishing at Big Machine Music. Tim has also worked for anthem music as Genral Manager and many other companies.

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    15 mins
  • The Publisher/Songwriter Relationship (Part 1)

    The Publisher/Songwriter Relationship (Part 1)
    Mar 14 2024
    In this episode, Tim Hunze discusses the ins and outs of music publishing. He also talks about what makes a song desirable for music publishers. Tim Hunze is currently the VP of publishing at Big Machine Music. Tim has also worked for anthem music as General Manager and many other companies.

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    23 mins
  • Making Money in Music: Your Questions Answered (Part 2)

    Making Money in Music: Your Questions Answered (Part 2)
    Feb 28 2024
    In part 2 of this episode, Riley Taylor sat down with GRAMMY award winning songwriter and producer Seth Mosley for an “Ask Me Anything” session to discuss making money in music. This episode was recorded with our live online audience from our Song Chasers Community. You can learn more about Song Chasers at joinsongchasers.com.

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    26 mins