Kendall Cousin is a 2015 graduate of Loyola’s SMI program, and current Director of International Marketing for Warner Records. He was interviewed by Dr. Jeff Albert, who is Director of the Loyola University New Orleans School of Music Industry.

All in the Family

Nov 18th, 2020 40m 33s

David Hood, bass player for Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and his son Patterson Hood, singer-songwriter and co-founder of Drive-By Truckers join their family member and SMI student Reed Smith and Program Director Jeff Albert for a lively music d

Marching to the Many Beats of His Drum

Nov 3rd, 2020 58m 19s

Nate Lotz is drummer, producer, songwriter and touring musician, originally from Louisiana. He was interviewed by Professor Billy O'Connell for Forum in October 2020.---------------------Host: Billy O'ConnellGuest: Nate LotzProducer: Jeff A

Sometimes, You Join the Circus

Oct 20th, 2020 41m 31s

Charlie Dennard and Casandra Faulconer are professional musicians, most recently performing with Cirque du Soleil. They were interviewed by Dr. Jeff Albert, who is Director of the Loyola University New Orleans School of Music Industry.--------

Quarantining Like a Chili Pepper

Oct 13th, 2020 28m 53s

Chad Smith is the Grammy Award-winning drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Along with the group, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Chad has additionally worked with artists like The Chicks, Johnny Cash, John Fogerty

Beats, Rhymes, & Activism

Sep 29th, 2020 52m 18s

Bishop Lamont is an artist, producer, actor and activist, who's made an indelible impression on the West Coast hip hop scene. He was interviewed by Professor Billy O'Connell in September 2020.------------------------Host: Billy O'ConnellGues

Making It Big by Making It Yours

Sep 14th, 2020 48m 4s

Emily White has paved her way through the music business with a multi-faceted approach. An artist and sports manager, she's also an entrepreneur, activist and author, helping musicians navigate the financials of an evolving industry.----------

Diving into Management & Marketing

Aug 27th, 2020 47m 48s

Maeve Brophy is a 2015 graduate of Loyola’s Music Industry program. She is currently on the management team for Bahari, and has worked for several years on both sides of sync licensing. She was interviewed on August 20, 2020 by Dr. Jeff Albert,

Global Hits & Collaborations

Feb 18th, 2020 47m 43s

The Swaggernautz' members, Tat Tong and Jovany Javier, stop by Forum to discuss collaboration songwriting and global record producing with New Orleans journalist, Alex Rawls. Filmed live February 17, 2020. -----------------------------Guests:

The Nashville Music Scene

Feb 18th, 2020 36m 14s

Songwriting professor Jim McCormick interviews Nashville music producer, publisher and A&R executive, Joe Fisher. Forum, February 10, 2020.-----------------------------Guest: Joe FisherProducers: Professor Mike Twillman and Dr. Jeff AlbertE

Life as a Freelancing Roadie

Feb 18th, 2020 38m 23s

Loyola alum Hannah Kraker returns to campus to talk about her post-collegiate work in music touring & production. Forum, February 3, 2020.-----------------------------------------------Guest: Hannah KrakerProducers: Professor Mike Twillman a

A Different Kind of Music Brand

Feb 3rd, 2020 30m 58s

New Orleans musician and entrepreneur Joshua Starkman talks about the idea behind his viral music series, "Have a Great Day," and how he's turned the project into a brand.-----------------------------------------------Guest: Joshua StarkmanP

Running an Indie Label

Jan 16th, 2020 49m 31s

Carson Oberg, a Loyola alum, current GM of the Fader Label and manager of shallou, sits down with student Matt Reichen to talking about running a successful independent record label.-----------------------------------------------Guests: Carso

The Fillmore New Orleans

Jan 15th, 2020 33m 30s

Abby Jones, General Manager of The Fillmore New Orleans, along with her management team, discusses opening up a new music venue, and how to rise the ranks in touring and live music management.--------------------------------------Guests: The

Inside the World of Spotify

Dec 2nd, 2019 56m 58s

Maverick executive and Paul McCartney Manager Scott Rodger interviews Rosa Asciolla, a Loyola alum and Head of Artist & Label Marketing in North America for Spotify.--------------------------------------Guests: Scott Rodger, Rosa AsciollaPro

The Bond Between Music & Activism

Nov 25th, 2019 35m 57s

Endless Field, a genre-bending duo with a flair for contemporary jazz, pop and folk from NYC, discusses music and how they've used the artform as a means of environmental and social activism.------------------------------Guest: Endless Field

Celebrating Jazz in Chicago

Nov 12th, 2019 52m 24s

Kate Dumbleton, the Executive and Artistic Director of the Hyde Park Jazz Festival and an Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, shares her insight on bringing jazz to venues around the Windy City, both in for-profit

The Secret to Writing Hit Records

Nov 6th, 2019 54m 30s

Songwriter and musician Sebastian Kole performs and talks about his creative process for writing chart-topping records. The artist has worked with pop stars like Ariana Grande, Alessia Cara, Jennifer Lopez and others.

Hustlin' the Radio Game

Nov 1st, 2019 56m 41s

Wilt Wallace, Vice President of Urban & Rhythm Promotion at Warner Music, joins us to discuss his success and strategy with artists like Wale, Saweetie, Meek Mill, Macklemore, and others.-----------------------------------Guest: Wilt Wallace

Bending and Reinventing Genre

Oct 25th, 2019 37m 18s

Lost Bayou Ramblers musician Louis Michot joins us today to talk about his career with the popular and Grammy-winning New Orleans band, and how he manages to blend traditional musical genres with contemporary forms of sound. Additionally, he pe

From College to Business

Oct 12th, 2019 59m 46s

Loyola alum and music booker Dan Helfers talks about his days navigating from college into the industry with helpful tips and goals for students eager to get into the entertainment business.

Propared: Cloud-Based Event Management

Oct 3rd, 2019 36m 15s

The executives behind cloud-based music management service Propared discuss their company and its foundations. ----Guests:Ryan Kirk and Melissa Johnston

The Art of a Live Show

Oct 1st, 2019 46m 25s

New Orleans music producer, tour and stage manager Sami Slovy discusses her job producing festivals, concerts and live events.

Freewater Block Party

Sep 28th, 2019 54m 16s

Freewater Block Party has become a showcase for New Orleans local hip hop and rap talent to perform alongside national acts. The producers and artists discuss the event today in our Forum.

The iKnow Concert Series

Sep 12th, 2019 46m 25s

Growing up in North Yemen, India, and other parts of the developing world, Dr. Ward cultivated an interest in cross-cultural connections and developed a deep sense of service. Today, he discusses his work fighting HIV/AIDS and fundraising throu

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