Oct 7, 202630 min
In this episode of Sound Systems Podcast, Max Bernstein speaks with Chris Lisle , Production Designer & Owner at CLLD, LLC and Executive Director at ECCHO Live , about the creative and operational world behind major...
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Sound Systems
Hosted by Max Bernstein · music · EN
About this Podcast:
Unlock the secrets to building a thriving, streamlined music business on Sound Systems, hosted by Max Bernstein, Founder of Relationl.Max is on a mission: to help the music industry move beyond spreadsheets and disconnected tools. Having founded a record label, festival, and tech platform himself, Max now designs custom, automated operating systems for music companies featured in Billboard and Rolling Stone.Every episode dives into the day-to-day challenges of music management and operations. Max interviews music moguls and industry executives who are leveraging relational databases and workflow automation to achieve clarity, control, and massive scale.If you're ready to stop wading through manual effort and start running your business with maximum efficiency and transparency, Sound Systems delivers the blueprint.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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What is Sound Systems about?
Unlock the secrets to building a thriving, streamlined music business on Sound Systems, hosted by Max Bernstein, Founder of Relationl. Max is on a mission: to help the music industry move beyond spreadsheets and disconnected tools.
Who hosts Sound Systems?
Sound Systems is hosted by Max Bernstein. The show has published 22 episodes to date.
What has Sound Systems covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Chris Lisle on the hidden mental health crisis in live music" (7 October 2026, 30 minutes), "Dylan McDougle on why execution is no longer a valuable skill in music" (23 September 2026, 44 minutes), and "Should every song be mixed for spatial audio? Brad Smalling weighs in" (2 September 2026, 24 minutes).
How often does Sound Systems publish?
Sound Systems publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 22 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Sound Systems?
Booking probability for Sound Systems is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sound Systems requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sound Systems's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Sound Systems?
The strongest fits for Sound Systems are Music & Recording. Sound Systems has a music audience.
About the host
Max Bernstein hosts Sound Systems, a music podcast with 22 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 23, 202644 minIn this episode of Sound Systems Podcast, Max Bernstein speaks with Dylan McDougle , founder and engineer at SUPERSONICS , who has spent his career working at the intersection of music and technology. Dylan shares how...
Sep 2, 202624 minIn this episode of Sound Systems Podcast, Max Bernstein speaks with Brad Smalling , Chief Executive Officer at Immersify Audio also, Atmos Mixing & Recording and Mastering Engineer at Evergroove Studio , an expert in...
Jul 22, 202633 minIn this episode of Sound Systems Podcast, Max Bernstein speaks with Jack Bradley , Chief Creative Officer and Owner at Hifi Project Inc. , an audio agency specializing in music licensing, custom composition, and brand...
Episode #15
Building a community of record labels
Jun 24, 202634 minS0<p>In this episode of Sound Systems Podcast, Max Bernstein speaks with Chris Herche, a SVP of Music, Operations and Marketing at Create Music Group, about how the company has evolved from a digital rights management...
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Episode #15
Building a community of record labels
Jun 24, 202634 minIn this episode of Sound Systems Podcast, Max Bernstein speaks with Chris Herche , a SVP of Music, Operations and Marketing at Create Music Group , about how the company has evolved from a digital rights management...
Jun 3, 20261h 1mS0<p>In this episode, Max Bernstein sits down with Michaela (Mickey) Shiloh a songwriter, entrepreneur, and founder of HRDRV, to unpack her journey from Grammy-winning songwriter to non-technical music tech founder...
May 20, 202638 minS0<p>In this episode, Max Bernstein sits down with Dorian Perron, Co-founder of Groover, to break down how artists actually grow on Spotify today through playlists, algorithms, and data-driven strategies.</p><p>Dorian...
Episode #13
Is Rock Music Back with Ashlyn Bruni
Apr 29, 202624 minS0<p>In this episode, Max Bernstein sits down with Ashlyn Bruni, A&R Coordinator at Hopeless Records, to break down the resurgence of rock music and what it takes for artists to succeed in today’s landscape.</p><p>Ashlyn...
Episode #12
Stop Chasing Virality with Mark Roberge
Apr 1, 202639 minS0<p>In this episode, host Max Bernstein sits down with Mark Roberge, a musician, founder of FanFlowy, to break down the systems-driven approach behind building a sustainable music career in today’s industry. He is also...
Mar 13, 20261 hourS0<p>In this episode, host Max Bernstein sits down with Marni Wandner, founder of Future Present, to explore how leadership, burnout prevention, and human-centered systems can reshape the way the music industry...
Episode #10
Your Lost Music Royalties with Jamie Hart
Feb 26, 20261h 4mS0<p>In this episode, host Max Bernstein sits down with Jamie Dee Hart founder of Hart & Songs, a music rights management expert who helps artists, writers, and management teams clean up registrations and collect the...
Feb 12, 202649 minS0<p>In this episode, host Max Bernstein welcomes Alexander Ciccimarro, Vice President of Marketing at RCA Records, to talk about the evolution of music marketing, artist branding, and the operational systems powering...
Jan 29, 202637 minS0<p>In this episode, host Max Bernstein sits down with Dr. Chelsey Green, a genre-crossing violinist, educator, and now Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Recording Academy. Known for her work as a classical and...
Episode #7
Airtable vs Notion with Alessandro Viola
Jan 21, 202644 minS0<p>In this episode, host Max Bernstein talks with Alessandro Viola, a classically trained percussionist turned low-code systems architect at Warner Classics. Alessandro shares his unique journey from growing up immersed...
Episode #6
AI vs Human Creativity with Jack Guppy
Jan 14, 202639 minS0<p>In this episode, host Max Bernstein talks to Jack Guppy, a former musician turned data analyst at Spinnin' Records. Jack’s journey from producing music in his bedroom to working with one of the most recognized dance...
Jan 7, 202635 minS0<p>In this episode, Max Bernstein sits down with Charlie Buffin, founder of Spark Media, for a conversation that spans the explosive rise of influencer marketing, the business of digital creators, and launching an...
Episode #4
Why Music Sucks with Benjamin Groff
Dec 17, 202531 minS0<p>In this episode, Max Bernstein sits down with Benjamin Groff, a music publishing veteran with over 30 years of experience and owner of BRILL BUILDING MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, to discuss his journey through the music...
Dec 10, 202530 minS0<p>In this episode, Max Bernstein talks to Matthew Hoffman, Founder of Trusted Advisor, a membership group connecting professionals in music, entertainment, and sports. Matthew discusses the evolution of his business...
Dec 3, 202526 minS0<p>In this episode, host Max Bernstein interviews Bradley Haering, former President of Nice Life of Nice Life Recording Company. Bradley shares his journey from shoe store employee to label exec, discussing his pivotal...
Recent guests
Recent guests on Sound Systems. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Mark Roberge
Founding CRO @HubSpot / Prof @HBS / CoFounder @Stage 2 Capital, Stage Two Capital
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Chelsey Green
Chair of the Recording Academy
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Matthew Hoffman
General Partner and Head of Farms, Westland Distillery
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Ryan Hamilton
Associate Professor of Psychology, Emory University's Goizueta Business School
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