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Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris
177 episodes · 20 with AI analysis
Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris features exclusive conversations with some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, and the recording industry. From legendary artists and Grammy winners to producers, songwriters, record label executives, and industry innovators, Darrell delivers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the people shaping music today. With more than 1.5 million downloads across 40+ countries, Music Matters is a trusted destination for music fans, musicians, and industry professionals. Contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com X/Twitter: @musicmattersDH Instagram: @musicmatterspodcastofficial
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Women in Music Industry Leadership×2Genre Classification and Music MarketingProducer-Artist Collaboration ModelsIndependent Record Labels and DistributionSongwriting and Composition TechniquesSession Musicianship and Career DiversificationTV/Film Scoring vs. Soundtrack SelectionBand Management and Member DynamicsRecording Production PhilosophyLive Performance and Stage Presence
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May 18, 2026
The Legendary Claudettes from Chicago with Johnny Iguana
Genre Classification and Music MarketingProducer-Artist Collaboration ModelsIndependent Record Labels and Distribution
View AnalysisMay 20, 2026
Bob Bert on Sonic Youth, Andy Warhol & the New York Music Scene
Sonic Youth band history and early recordingsNew York underground music scene 1970s-1980sPunk rock and experimental music evolution
View AnalysisMar 31, 2026
Nashville's Viral Indie Duo Jake & Shelby
Social Media Strategy for Music ArtistsIndie Music Production and Multi-Producer CollaborationSongwriting as Therapeutic and Cathartic Practice
View AnalysisApr 3, 2026
Laura B Whitmore on the Music Industry & She Rocks Awards
AI and Machine Learning in Music ProductionWomen in Music Industry LeadershipGuitar Amplifier Technology and Innovation
View AnalysisApr 15, 2026
Women Songwriters Hall of Fame (WSHOF) Dr Janice McLean DeLoatch
Women in Music Industry LeadershipGender Representation in Songwriting and CompositionMusic Industry Statistics and Data Analysis
View AnalysisMay 6, 2026
Tim Walther: Jam Band Festivals, Grateful Dead Legacy
Jam Band Festival Production and LogisticsGrateful Dead Legacy and Fan CommunityArtist Development and Career Trajectory in Niche Genres
View AnalysisApr 8, 2026
Ali Handal: Crafting Songs, Guitar Tone & Indie Success
Women in music industry and gender representation in guitar playingErgonomic guitar design and player healthGuitar method book authorship and music education
View AnalysisApr 2, 2026
Indie Spotlight: Michael Isaak's Arabesque Folk Release
Arabic Music Integration in Western Indie FolkMicrotonal Scales and Maqamat Modal SystemsOud Instrument Learning and Mastery
View AnalysisDec 22, 2025
Funkadelic's Michael "Kidd" Hampton on 50 Years of Funk
Funkadelic and Parliament band history and evolutionGuitar technique and setup customization for funk musicMusical mentorship and learning from established artists
View AnalysisDec 28, 2025
Senior Wealth Manager Rick Morse Talks Music, Money & Your Future
Tax planning for musicians and entertainersMulti-state income tax obligations for performersLifestyle creep and expense management
View AnalysisJan 3, 2026
Kimball Gallagher: Piano, Purpose & 88 International
Student-led music clubs and youth leadership developmentMusic education in post-conflict and transitional democraciesNonprofit scaling and institutional partnerships with government ministries
View AnalysisMar 25, 2026
The Builders and The Butchers: Portland Indie Rock
Band longevity and relationship managementSelf-production and home recording studio economicsDirect-to-fan marketing strategies
View AnalysisMar 23, 2026
Aubrie Sellers on New Music, Songwriting & Country Roots
Concept album development and thematic songwritingGenre-blending and artist positioning strategySongwriting collaboration models and creative partnerships
View AnalysisJan 8, 2026
NAMM Show Debut: Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns
NAMM Show performance opportunities and logisticsLas Vegas music venue ecosystem and house gigsTrumpet performance and brass instrumentation
View AnalysisJan 15, 2026
Music Trademarks & Intellectual Property Explained with Attorney Ron Bienstock
Trademark Registration for Guitar Body Shapes and HeadstocksGenericism Doctrine in Music Instrument IPSound Recording Copyright vs. Composition Copyright in Sampling
View AnalysisJan 22, 2026
Indie Artist Robert Deeble on His New Release & Distinctive Sound
Indie artist sustainability and revenue modelsCrowdfunding strategies for music productionString arrangement and orchestration in songwriting
View AnalysisMar 20, 2026
Eurovision Winner Mr. Lordi of LORDI | 20th Anniversary Interview
Eurovision Song Contest - Finland's only winner (2006)Live music production and visual spectacle in rock/metalSongwriting methodology and creative inspiration
View AnalysisMar 12, 2026
Mathew Stevens, Grammy-Winning Jazz Guitarist, on His New Album
Live ensemble recording techniques and studio setupArtistic voice development and personal taste curationRemote vs. in-person collaboration in music production
View AnalysisJan 26, 2026
Inside the Music of Grammy-Nominated Pianist Joachim Horsley
Classical Music Reinterpretation and FusionFilm and Television ScoringLatin Music and Caribbean Rhythms
View AnalysisJan 29, 2026
Canada's Boy Golden: New Album, New Tour
Album Production and Recording TechniquesDIY vs. Professional Studio RecordingSongwriting Process and Creative Voice Development
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