The Wholesome Music Podcast

The DIY podcast for DIY musicians. Hosts Cameron Ljungkull and Augustus Watkins meet weekly to talk shop about indie music, the creative process, and the music industry.

The Wholesome Music Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Cameron Ljungkull & Augustus Watkins, with 55 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cameron Ljungkull & Augustus Watkins hosts The Wholesome Music Podcast, a music show with 55 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Coachella's history: from plucky boycott to influencer heaven

  May 31, 202614 minS2

  No one thought you could have a festival in the desert! Did you know that Coachella, arguably America's most famous music festival, was not originally conceived as a glamorous cash-grab? We track its origins, including how the 90's yarlers Pearl Jam were instrumental in the festival's origins. Links Coachella Was Born from a Boycott by IG: pop__economy Send us Fan Mail Subscribe on YouTube Recorded ourselves at Secret Spot DTLA Cameron Ljungkull Augustus Watkins Cocaine Opera - Music PR | Artist & Label Services

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  Episode #13

  Report: How Instagram can help your music career

  May 27, 202620 minS2

  Your super fans are on Instagram! A new report from music Luminate details how Instagram users are different from all other social media groups. Why do they buy more, spend more time with artists off-site, and engage with more music content? And how can you use that to connect your music to more people than ever before? Links Instagram Impact Study by Luminate Send us Fan Mail Subscribe on YouTube Recorded ourselves at Secret Spot DTLA Cameron Ljungkull Augustus Watkins Cocaine Opera - Music PR | Artist & Label Services

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  Episode #12

  AI Music News — May 2026

  May 24, 202611 minS2

  What working musicians need to know about AI music. We share the unexpected acquisitions, under-the-radar features, latest lawsuits and even unexpected academic research behind the headlines. Subscribe for more AI music news without the hype. Links Suno has acquired Songkick: What it means for Artists by Bruce Houghton for Hypebot Udio admits to scraping YouTube audio for AI training in answer to Sony Music lawsuit by Mandy Dalugdug for Music Business Worldwide YouTube creators hit by music copyright claims can now replace tracks with AI – at the touch of a button by Tim Ingham for Music Business Worldwide Listeners Engage Less Deeply with Music Labeled as AI – Even When It's Actually Human-Made, Academic Study Finds by Murray Stassen for Music Business Worldwide Send us Fan Mail Subscribe on YouTube Recorded ourselves at Secret Spot DTLA Cameron Ljungkull Augustus Watkins Cocaine Opera - Music PR | Artist & Label Services

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  Episode #11

  BLUE DOT FEVER — Why are so many artists cancelling their shows?

  May 20, 202620 minS2

  Is the concert industry cooked? Lackluster sales are causing artists to cancel shows—and even entire tours! What's behind the trend, what does it say about the music industry, and what does the data REALLY say? Links ‘Blue dot fever’: the real reason pop stars are cancelling tours by Keiran Southern for The Times What ‘blue dot fever’? Live Nation CFO says ‘There is absolutely no data that supports any issues’ with ticket sales. by Murray Stassen for Music Business Worldwide Send us Fan Mail Subscribe on YouTube Recorded ourselves at Secret Spot DTLA Cameron Ljungkull Augustus Watkins Cocaine Opera - Music PR | Artist & Label Services

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  Episode #10

  Protecting your masters in 2026

  May 17, 202618 minS2

  Indie musicians NEED to do this! Your songs aren't just content — they're your catalog! How can you protect your catalog from bad deals, and use your assets to your maximum advantage? We break it down. Links 8 Ways Independent Artists Can Protect Their Masters in 2026 by Buzz Music LA Send us Fan Mail Subscribe on YouTube Recorded ourselves at Secret Spot DTLA Cameron Ljungkull Augustus Watkins Cocaine Opera - Music PR | Artist & Label Services

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