In this value-packed episode of Sound Connections, host Jakob Wredstrøm sits down with Jesse Flores, Head of Artist and Label Partnerships at Intercept Music, to explore what it really takes to succeed as an independent artist today.

If you're producing your own music, wondering how to grow a fanbase, or struggling to market your releases, this is your blueprint. From choosing the right music distributor to understanding how paid ads, DSPs, and Spotify algorithms actually work, Jesse shares hard-earned insights that empower indie artists to take control of their careers.

We cover:

• How to choose the right distributor
• Why creative control matters
• What $1,000 can do for your music
• Smart ways to grow without a label
• What makes indie artists succeed today

Whether you're a bedroom producer, emerging artist, or music entrepreneur, this episode will change how you think about launching and scaling your music in today’s digital landscape.

Follow us NOW and learn tips on how to take ownership – creatively, financially, and strategically.

Streaming isn’t enough. If you're an artist or manager looking to grow real revenue, this episode breaks down how to use merch, email, and digital sales to build a profitable artist business.

Jakob Wredstrøm talks with Jack McCarthy, co-founder of Indiepreneur and co-host of the Creative Juice podcast, about the missing revenue stream most artists ignore: direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

With actionable steps, mindset shifts, and proven strategies, this episode will help you rethink how you earn from your art.
Perfect for:
- Independent artists
- Artist managers
- Music entrepreneurs
- Music-tech founders
- Digital marketers in music

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Veteran catalog expert and CEO of Dynamite Songs, Alan Wallis joins Jakob to break down the real mechanics behind IP rights, music catalog sales, sync revenue, valuations, private equity, and long-term music investing.

He shares how he built Mojo Music, acquired classic catalogs, sold to Concord, and now runs Dynamite Songs.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

- Catalog valuation & deal red flags
- Sync as a revenue driver
- Streaming growth and catalog stability
- Why songwriters decide to sell
- How investors price risk and return
- What the next decade of catalog buying looks like

A must-watch for anyone exploring the intersection of music, finance, publishing, and IP ownership.

Learn more about Dynamite Songs: https://www.dynamite-songs.com/