In the second part of our 100th episode celebration and live taping, we spoke with organizations who strive to help musicians grow and take charge of their businesses. Maggie Vail (CASH Music), Ben Hubbird (CD Baby), Wade Metzler (SoundExchange), and Sierra Haager (Public Display PR) weigh in. We also hear from the new movement documenting and advocating for local musicians, MusicPortland, represented by Meara McLaughlin, Chris Young (Vortex), and Andre Middleton (Friends of Noise). They’re joined by City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly and DJ Klyph.
GUESTS:
Maggie Vail (CASH Music)
Ben Hubbird (CD Baby)
Wade Metzler (SoundExchange)
Sierra Haager (Public Display PR)
Meara McLaughlin (MusicPortland)
Chris Young (Vortex Magazine)
Andre Middleton (Friends of Noise)
Chloe Eudaly (Portland City Commissioner)
DJ Klyph (Artist)
MUSIC:
Sleater-Kinney “The Ballad of a Ladyman”
Deerhoof “The Eyebright Bugler”
The Decemberists “Los Angeles, I’m Yours”
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