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How to Start a Music Industry Podcast with No Audience Yet
Every podcast that has listeners now started with zero. That sounds obvious, but it's worth saying clearly because most creators get stuck in a loop of not starting until they have an audience – while the audience only forms after you start. The music industry podcast space is actually less crowded than it might appear from the outside. There are plenty of shows interviewing major label executives and breaking down chart data. There are far fewer shows going deep on niche subjects: independent touring logistics, music licensing for sync placements, the real economics of streaming for mid-tier artists, or what it actually takes to build a regional fanbase from scratch. If you have genuine experience or genuine curiosity in any corner of this industry, there's room for your show.
Updated: May 7, 2026 | Rachel Whitman

The Best Podcast Hosting Platforms for Music Creators in 2026
Music creators who haven't explored podcasting yet are leaving a real channel on the table. A podcast gives you a way to talk about your process, connect with listeners on a different level, build context around your releases, and monetise an audience that already exists – without algorithm changes deciding who sees your content. But the platform you host on shapes everything from your distribution reach to how you get paid, and the options have changed significantly enough in the last couple of years that older advice doesn't quite hold up.
Updated: May 7, 2026 | Rachel Whitman

How to Start a Music Industry Podcast with No Audience Yet
Updated: May 7, 2026 | Rachel Whitman

The Best Podcast Hosting Platforms for Music Creators in 2026
Updated: May 7, 2026 | Rachel Whitman

