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Anna McClain is the producer of The Future of What, a weekly music industry podcast that tackles important topics in the business with host Portia Sabin, president of Kill Rock Stars.
Anna McClain
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Three Portland Artists to Watch in 2017
Jeni Wren Stottrup, Anna McClain, Mac Smiff - Feb 1, 2017
It’s exciting to see more distinctive voices emerge in Portland’s rich music scene and watch these talents draw more willing participants—outsiders and insiders—into the fray. Smoothly produced...
The Future of What: Tackling New Territory with Rough Trade, Look Out Kid and Amelia Artists
Anna McClain - Aug 24, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. On this episode, we talk with representatives of foreign artists...
The Future of What: Artists Give Back with Pearl Jam, PWR BTTM, Tune-Yards and Zac Brown Band
Anna McClain - Aug 4, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we talk to musicians about the causes they support. Whether...
The Future of What: Cataloging the Past While Looking to the Future with Mute Records, ABKCO Music & Records, Omnian Music Group and Concord Music Group
Anna McClain - Jun 29, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we talk to leading independent labels at A2IM’s annual...
The Future of What: Getting Creative with Bridgetown Comedy Festival
Anna McClain - Jun 6, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we look at the similarities between the comedy and music...
The Future of What: Producing Spotlight with Sylvia Massy and Tucker Martine
Anna McClain - Jun 1, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we put a spotlight on renowned producers Sylvia Massy and...
The Future of What: Rethinking Music Consumption with Tommy Boy Entertainment, BuzzAngle Music and MusicWatch
Anna McClain - May 23, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we look at trends in music consumption and how they might...
The Future of What: Marketing Your Music with The Syndicate, Sub Pop, Warp and Mass Appeal Records
Anna McClain - May 10, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we talk all things music marketing with experts who have...
The Future of What: Revisiting the Digital Millennium Copyright Act with A2IM, RIAA, Perry Resnick and John Strohm
Anna McClain - May 2, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we discuss the issues surrounding the Digital Millennium...
The Future of What: Tape Op Magazine’s 20th Anniversary with Larry Crane, Tucker Martine, Tyler Stone and Dave Gross
Anna McClain - Apr 15, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we celebrate Tape Op’s 20th anniversary with founder Larry...
The Future of What: Marketing Spotlight with Girlie Action Media and They Might Be Giants [Podcast + Exclusive Interview]
Anna McClain - Apr 8, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we put a spotlight on prolific music marketing agency...
The Future of What: Life as a Career Musician with !!!, Prince Rama and Portugal. The Man
Anna McClain - Apr 1, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week in our Music Industry 101 series we talk to touring...
The Future of What: The Evolution of A&R with Loma Vista Recordings, Hopeless Records and Matador Records
Anna McClain - Mar 25, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we talk the changing business of talent scouting with three...
The Future of What: All-Ages Revival with The Vera Project, Friends of Noise, Meow Meow, Semi-OK Collective and Sabonis
Anna McClain - Mar 21, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we talk to those breathing new life into Portland’s...
The Future of What: Sync Licensing with Horse Feathers, ‘Broad City,’ SONGS Music Publishing and Warner Bros. Pictures
Anna McClain - Mar 14, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we talk about the process of using a song in a movie, TV...
The Future of What: Band Management with Slim Moon, Ingrid Renan and Louie Bandak
Anna McClain - Mar 4, 2016
A weekly music industry podcast for newcomers and insiders alike, The Future of What tackles important topics in the business. This week we go back to basics to talk band management: What does a...
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