The summer of 1968 looked like the summer of 2020. Americans were in the streets protesting racism, among other things. And a high school student in Palo Alto, Calif., got in on the action by enlisting the help of a jazz legend. Danny Scher came up with the idea to…
On this episode LP chats with Kirt Debique, CEO and CTO of SyncFloor. Kirt is a 20 year Microsoft veteran with experience as an engineer, architect, technology strategist and general manager. He has worked on mobile productivity, real-time communications, multimedia systems, distributed security, and operating systems. An accomplished inventor with…
LP chats with Nicole d'Avis, managing director of Berklee Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship and the Open Music Initiative. Nicole has worked for 15 years in the education and creative tech sector in Boston, with Sociedad Latina, on a global scale with the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network and now in the…
On this episode, LP chats with his longtime friend, Matt Adell about his time at Napster, Music Now, Beatport, and advocating for creators. His new project OnNow.tv just launched is building tools to help creators with discovery, sharing, and promoting their live streams.
LP chat with Laura Hutfless, Co-Founder of FlyteVu. FlyteVu is a marketing agency that connects brands to consumers through compelling storytelling, unparalleled experience, and the authentic power of music. FlyteVu represents brands like Bumble, Cracker Barrel, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, among many others. In this episode Laura shares the campaigns…
LP sits down with Michael Donaldson to talk about his newsletter Ringo Dreams of Lawncare, his blog 8 Sided Blog, the virality of independent music pre-internet, Kraftwerk, Tony Allen, the Clash, and finding your scene. Best known in the industry as Astralwerks/Virgin Records recording artist Q-Burns Abstract Message, Michael Donaldson…
The universally acclaimed bassist, bandleader, artistic director, and prodigious collaborator joins the podcast to discuss his many ongoing projects, the evolution of jazz education, and how bass players are like baseball catchers. ------------------ Today, the Spotlight shines On Christian McBride, a musician, recording artist, prolific composer, arranger, producer, cultural curator,…
Today, the Spotlight shines On Lem Oppenheimer, co-founder of Easy Star Records, an independent record label specializing in pushing and expanding the boundaries of reggae music. Founded in mid-90s New York City, Easy Star first focused on raising the bar for US reggae but soon expanded to uncovering and highlighting…
Kaitlin Sandeno Hogan is an American former competitive swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and former world record-holder. She also is now the national spokesperson of the Jessie Rees Foundation, a motivational speaker, coach, sports commentator, emcee, and host for world-class sporting events. She's also the GM of the D.C.…
In this clip from the latest episode of Spotlight On, author Erik Davis discusses meeting infamous underground art curator Mark McCloud, their shared ethics in the psychedelic community, and how this relationship allowed Davis to write his book 'Blotter.' Don't miss the rest of this fascinating conversation on the Spotlight…
Writer John Barry joins us on the podcast to talk his new book, "Levon Helm: Rock, Roll & Ramble—The Inside Story of the Man, the Music and the Midnight Ramble." Ringo wrote the foreword, and Roger Waters, Graham Nash and Warren Haynes are among those interviewed. Larry Campbell, who served…
LP talks with writer Paul Perry about pirates, Ken Kesey, Jesus in Egypt, Salvador Dali, the Miracle of the Sun, near-death experiences, and UFOs. Paul Perry is the co-author of several New York Times bestsellers, including Evidence of the Afterlife, Closer to the Light, Transformed by the Light, and Saved…
Today, the spotlight shines on author and educator Michael Kuelker, here to talk about his recent book, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils On Record: A Narrative Discography. Michae is a teacher, writer, and reggae radio DJ in St. Louis, Missouri. The Ozark Mountain Daredevils are an American rock group who first…
Alexandra Naughton is the founder and editor-in-chief of Be About It Press, which started as a literary/art zine in 2010 and now publishes poetry collections in print and online. Alexandra is the author of a place a feeling something he said to you, as well as ten other published books.…
This week we’re coming to you live from the NIVA conference in Cleveland, sharing a keynote conversation between LP and Shahida Mausi, President/CEO of the Right Productions. Shahida Mausi has built a career in cultural and entertainment programming designed to serve the public. In 1996 she formed The Right Productions,…
Today, the spotlight shines on Janishia Jones, CEO & Founder of Fresh 'N Sassy Productions, a holding company whose mission is to empower and create an ecosystem of safe spaces for women of color in the music industry. Janishia had four main initiatives to tell us about: The Pub Royalty…
Today, the spotlight shines on two companies doing interesting work at the crossroads of music and technology. In our first segment, we talk to Adam Hasslert, CEO of online digital audio workstation and beatmaking platform Soundation. Every month, Soundation’s online music studio is used by over 100,000 creatives who produce…
Brigadoon is a global affairs news and information platform for founders + thought leaders with global ambition. Brigadoon curates the emerging issues and the independent thinkers shaping commerce + culture. Brigadoon sees this curation as global street smarts. The conversation covers the history of technology and innovation in creative fields…
FEMME HOUSE fosters more equitable opportunity for women and gender-expansive individuals in the technical and behind-the-scenes areas of music. They are creating the future producers, mixers, engineers, DJs, artists, and executives of the industry by providing education and scholarships, cultivating community, propagating visual representation, and offering professional development opportunities. Learn…
David Carpenter has spent 22 years in media and entertainment. He is an experienced Off-Broadway and Broadway producer, Multiplatform content developer, and has worked extensively in sales and marketing. David is currently the Founder and CEO of Gamiotics, Inc, which is bringing audience engagement technology to the live entertainment market…
We’re excited to feature 4 guests on this episode, where we’re sharing some of the latest trends and innovations in music & tech. Our guests this week are: Jesse Kirshbaum - Dreamstage Jesse Kirshbaum is an American entrepreneur, talent agent, author, executive producer and dealmaker. The multi-hyphenate creative businessman has…
Sonia Stevenson is Head of Music Patron, a new start-up connecting composers and patrons. Sonia grew up in St Andrews, Scotland. She studied at St Mary’s Music School in Edinburgh and King’s College London, where she gained a Bachelors of Music and Masters of Music. Her work has spanned many…
Ryan is the Founder and CEO of Marmoset — a full-service music agency based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in music licensing and original music production for brands, film, and TV. Ryan co-pilots Marmoset’s creative teams and spends most of his time studying people and human systems — constantly deconstructing the…
Obie Fernandez is a veteran technologist, published author, and serial entrepreneur. Remarkably, he’s also an accomplished music producer and DJ, and is currently pioneering the future of the music industry on the blockchain as CEO & Founder of RCRDSHP. Previous accomplishments include his role as CTO of Andela, where he…