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Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

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Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris

162 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

Darrell sits down with some of the most influential names in music—from global rock and pop icons to jazz legends and key figures shaping music in film and television. Music Matters delivers in-depth, exclusive conversations with artists, record labels, instrument makers, producers, and industry insiders. If it drives the music world forward, you’ll hear about it here. Over 850,000 downloads globally! Contact us musicmatterspodcastshow(@)Gmail (dot) com Twitter @musicmattersDH Instagram @musicmatterspodcastofficial

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Topics · top 10

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

Analyzed Episodes

May 18, 2026

The Legendary Claudettes from Chicago with Johnny Iguana

Genre Classification and Music MarketingProducer-Artist Collaboration ModelsIndependent Record Labels and Distribution
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May 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
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Mar 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
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Apr 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
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Apr 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
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May 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
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Apr 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
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Apr 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
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Dec 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
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Dec 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
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Jan 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
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Mar 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
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Mar 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
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Jan 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
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Jan 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
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Jan 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
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Mar 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
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Mar 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
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Jan 26, 2026

Inside the Music of Grammy-Nominated Pianist Joachim Horsley

Classical Music Reinterpretation and FusionFilm and Television ScoringLatin Music and Caribbean Rhythms
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Jan 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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