What Luminate’s 2025 Year-End Report Reveals About Modern Fan Engagement

In its 2025 Year-End Report, Luminate takes a deep dive into how music fans in the U.S. (and globally) move from being a casual listener to a true superfan. The findings reinforce something we’ve inherently known all along: not all fans are created equal, and the way they engage with the artist is the difference. […]

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Episode 608 – Korneff Audio’s Cognitive Artist Luke Delalio

What happens when a lifelong audio engineer suddenly can’t work in a studio anymore? In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, I sit down with Luke Delalio, engineer, educator, cognitive artist, photographer, and creative force at Korneff Audio. Luke shares the deeply personal story of how tinnitus changed everything, forcing him to step away […]

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Episode 607 – Insider Sync Strategy With Chris SD

On this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, I’m joined by Chris SD – producer, engineer, songwriter, and founder of Sync Songwriter. Chris has helped artists get $30,000 placements, land Billboard features, and book world tours through sync licensing. In this deep-dive conversation, he breaks down how sync really works today, why connections matter more […]

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Episode 606 – Stories From 7-Time Grammy-Winning Engineer, Producer, And Songwriter Brent Maher

What does a life in music look like when you follow curiosity instead of chasing titles? In this episode, 6-time Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and songwriter Brent Maher shares a remarkable journey across genres, generations, and creative mediums. From recording legends like Elvis and Duke Ellington to discovering The Judds and inventing a new format – […]

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Episode 605 – My Music Business Predictions For 2026

What does the future really hold for music in 2026? In this solo episode I deliver a rapid-fire rundown of where the industry is headed, and what musicians, producers, and music pros need to prepare for right now. From AI-generated music to streaming platform shifts, gear market slowdowns, and major label controversies, these predictions cut […]

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Podcast 604 – 2025 Year-End Recap Of The Biggest Music Stories

2025 was wild. Is the music business finally changing for good? In this solo edition of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby breaks down the most important developments across music, audio, and tech in 2025. From AI-generated hits to Spotify insiders cashing out, this episode is packed with sharp insights that every music creator, producer, or […]

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Episode 603 – Protect Your Music From AI Deepfakes With Marc Gray

In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Marc Gray, CEO of SonicOrigin, dives into the future of audio verification and copyright protection. From watermarking that survives TikTok filters to tracking AI-generated content, Marc shares why authentication is becoming essential in today’s music and media industries. If you’re a creator, label, engineer or just curious […]

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Episode 602 – Indie Promoter Tommy Dorfman Takes On The Biggest Name In Live Music

In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with Tommy Dorfman, a veteran club promoter and founder of Juice Entertainment. Tommy shares how he built a powerhouse promotion empire from scratch, packed out venues across New Jersey and New York, pioneered the East Coast house music scene, and went head-to-head with Live […]

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Episode 601 – Artists And Brand Relationships With Katie Nowak

On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Katie Nowak, VP of Marketing and Partnerships at TBA Agency. We explore how meaningful collaborations are redefining success for artists. Katie shares behind-the-scenes stories about building the “Here and There” festival with Courtney Barnett, partnering with brands like Microsoft and Levi’s, and using creative strategy to […]

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Episode 600 – Insights From Guest #1 Dennis Moody

For this milestone 600th episode, I welcome back fan-favorite Dennis Moody, a world-renowned studio and live mixer who’s appeared on every 100th episode since the podcast’s launch. In this revealing conversation, Dennis opens up about the biggest shifts he’s seen over the last decade in music production, gear, touring, and what truly matters when it […]

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Episode 599 – From Corporate To Creative With Amani Roberts

What does DJing a nightclub have in common with running a business? On this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Amani Roberts (aka DJ AMRo) breaks down his journey from Marriott executive to DJ, author, and professor. Through stories from his book DJ’s Mean Business, Amani shares how timing, adaptability, and reading the crowd all […]

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Episode 598 – Inside Game And E-Sports Music With Tim Larkin

On this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, we go inside the world of interactive game soundtracks with acclaimed composer and sound designer Tim Larkin. From leading full orchestras for Dota 2 tournaments to crafting music that adapts in real-time to gameplay, Tim shares the intricate process of composing music that feels human, alive, and […]

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Episode 597 – Music’s AI Meltdown With Matt Adell

In this episode of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, Bobby sits down with Matt Adell, COO of Musical.ai, whose tech career spans the digital music revolution – from Wax Trax! to Napster, Beatport, and Native Instruments. Matt breaks down how AI is changing the music industry faster than any disruption before it and what needs to […]

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Episode 596 – Sven Köllmann and Jack Rubinacci of Tinnitus Quest

On this week’s podcast episode, I talk with Sven Köllmann and Jack Rubinacci of Tinnitus Quest to uncover why tinnitus is so widespread, yet still misunderstood in the music industry. With over 700 million people affected worldwide, and 120 million battling severe symptoms, the condition is far from rare. From orchestral players to rockers and […]

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Episode 595 – Sync Licensing For The Digital Age With Grayson Sanders

Music licensing has long been a tangled web of legal hurdles, outdated systems, and missed opportunities, but that’s changing fast. In this episode, I talk with Grayson Sanders, CEO of Chordal, a sync clearing platform that’s simplifying how music gets licensed in the digital age. Grayson shares how his background as a film composer led […]

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