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IN FOCUS
Hosted by Downtown Music · music · EN
About this Podcast:
IN FOCUS is a short-form podcast and fireside chat series presented by Downtown, spotlighting industry leaders, music technology trends, and data-driven strategies for artists, labels, and music professionals. Listen for actionable insights, behind-the-scenes perspectives, and deep dives into the ideas transforming the future of music.Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@DowntownMusicSubscribe to the Downtown Newsletter for updates on new episodes and exclusive insights.
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What is IN FOCUS about?
IN FOCUS is a short-form podcast and fireside chat series presented by Downtown, spotlighting industry leaders, music technology trends, and data-driven strategies for artists, labels, and music professionals. Listen for actionable insights, behind-the-scenes perspectives, and deep dives into the ideas transforming the future of music. Watch on YouTube: to the Downtown Newsletter for updates on new episodes and exclusive insights.
Who hosts IN FOCUS?
IN FOCUS is hosted by Downtown Music. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
What has IN FOCUS covered recently?
Recent episodes include "[Ep. 16] IN FOCUS: Partnerships - In Conversation with ESEA" (23 March 2026, 23 minutes), "[Ep. 15] IN FOCUS: Fandom, Switching Genres" (16 March 2026, 20 minutes), and "[Ep. 14] IN FOCUS: Fandom, Finding Communities That Matter" (9 March 2026, 18 minutes).
How often does IN FOCUS publish?
IN FOCUS publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 17 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on IN FOCUS?
Booking probability for IN FOCUS is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. IN FOCUS requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. IN FOCUS's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch IN FOCUS?
The strongest fits for IN FOCUS are Music & Recording. IN FOCUS has a music audience.
About the host
Downtown Music hosts IN FOCUS, a music podcast with 17 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #16
[Ep. 15] IN FOCUS: Fandom – Switching Genres
Mar 16, 202620 minEpisode fifteen sees Karma Bertelsen, Marketing Strategy Director (EMEA) at FUGA, in conversation with Scottish artist and songwriter Nina Nesbitt, exploring what it means to evolve creatively, switch genres, and bring...
- Mar 9, 202618 min
Episode fourteen sees Cabrea Casey, A&R and Sync Marketing Director at Downtown Music Publishing, in conversation with songwriter, recording artist, and producer Madge, exploring how fandom, gaming, and music intersect...
- Mar 2, 20269 min
Episode thirteen sees Ben Patashnik, Senior Strategy Manager at Downtown, in conversation with Dexter Hubbard, Consultant at Badhead Music and Label Manager at SADCØRE Records, exploring what it truly means to build a...
- Feb 23, 202622 min
Episode twelve sees Tim Cronin, Director of Business Development (UK & Ireland) at FUGA, in conversation with Kwabz, Co-Founder and Director of Mixtape Madness, exploring how labels discover, develop, and support...
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- Feb 16, 202620 min
Episode eleven sees Tim Huang, Director of Audience Strategy at Downtown Music, in conversation with Brian Popowitz, General Manager of Black Box, exploring how music marketing is evolving from pure media spend toward...
- Feb 9, 202621 min
Episode ten sees Desiree Vach, General Manager at Downtown in Berlin, in conversation with Björn Meyer, Co-Owner and Managing Director of Odyssey Music Network, exploring the unique role physical music continues to play...
- Feb 2, 202621 min
Episode nine sees Jason Taylor, Vice President of Business Development at Downtown Music Publishing, in conversation with Damon Booth, General Manager of Notable Music Company, exploring how storytelling plays a vital...
- Jan 27, 202621 min
Episode eight sees Downtown’s Director of A&R, Jeanette Porcello, in conversation with Nashville-based artist and songwriter Erin Kinsey, exploring how understanding your audience and approaching artistry with a...
- Jan 19, 202621 min
Episode seven sees FUGA’s Director of Business Development (UK & Ireland), Tim Cronin, in conversation with Mixtape Madness co-founder and director, Kwabz, exploring how hip-hop continues to evolve culturally...
- Dec 15, 202518 min
Episode six sees FUGA’s Senior Marketing Strategy Manager for Classical & Jazz, Amy Nelson, in conversation with Naxos Music Group’s Sales & Label Marketing Manager, Sascha Braunreuther, exploring how classical...
- Dec 8, 202520 min
Episode five sees Downtown’s Director of Media & Partnerships, Emma Cordell, in conversation with War Child UK’s Music Projects & Events Manager, Feedy Frizzy exploring how artists, labels, and music companies can...
- Dec 1, 202521 min
Episode four sees FUGA’s Senior Marketing Director, Matthew D’Amico, in conversation with Mountain Apple Company’s Digital Marketing Manager, Mike Pooley, as they explore the iconic catalog of the late Hawaiian musician...
- Nov 24, 202524 min
Episode three looks at the life of a label and welcomes artist and songwriter, Nina Nesbitt in conversation with FUGA’s Marketing Strategy Director, EMEA, Karma Bertelsen as they explore how to start a label from the...
- Nov 17, 202519 min
Episode two looks at the theme of Fandom and welcomes Mark Walker, Managing Director at Free Focus in conversation with FUGA’s Marketing Strategy Manager, Rock, Ben Patashnik as they explore how to find your authentic...
- Nov 10, 202518 min
Episode one sees Cabrea Casey, Downtown Music Publishing’s Director, Sync and A&R in conversation with artist, songwriter, and producer, Madge, to explore the process of writing for games.
Episode #1
[Ep. 00] IN FOCUS - Intro
Nov 7, 20251 minIntroducing Downtown Music's IN FOCUS Podcast, launching Monday November 10th 2025 Welcome to IN FOCUS, a new online series presented by Downtown, exploring the ideas shaping the future of music and technology.Each...
Recent guests
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Amy Nelson
Technical Staff Member, Software Engineering and Distinguished Engineer, All Good Things, the Viewscreen, and Union Federation
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Mark Walker
Richard L. Hedden Endowed Chair in Advanced Philosophical Studies at New Mexico State University, Canadian Oilseed Processors Association
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ESEA
ESEA
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Cabrea Casey
Downtown Music Publishing
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