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March 19, 2025 71 mins

This month, for Women's History Month, we are replaying some of our favorite New Music Business episodes featuring incredible women of the industry. This episode highlights star music supervisor Jen Malone. She has placed music and worked on Euphoria, Atlanta, Creed 2, The Resident, Boomerang, Baskets, Shelter, Lady Dynamite, Step Up, and more. Jen has over a decade of highly esteemed experience in the industry.


In this episode, Jen goes into depth about what music supervisors do and the business of sync licensing. She gives great advice on how independent artists can get their music synced and things to look out for in contracts and fee negotiations. If you want to know how to pitch your music to supervisors with the best chance of striking a deal, this is the episode for you.


Chapters


00:00 The Journey to Music Supervision

02:55 Navigating the Music Supervision Landscape

05:59 The Role of a Music Supervisor

08:55 The Evolution of Music Syncing

12:00 Tools of the Trade

14:59 Finding and Pitching Music

18:00 Understanding Music Ownership

21:08 The Process of Music Supervision in TV and Film

24:05 Collaboration with Composers

27:09 The Differences Between Film and TV Music Supervision

33:40 Managing Multiple Projects

35:21 The Role of Personal Taste in Music Supervision

37:22 Juxtaposition in Music Placement

42:26 Impact of Music Placements on Independent Artists

46:04 The Evolution of Sync Licensing

50:19 Workflow and Project Management in Music Supervision

51:59 Differences in Working with Streaming Platforms vs. Traditional Networks

54:30 The Importance of Fair Compensation for Artists

58:03 Protecting Artist Rights in Sync Licensing

01:03:42 Advice for Independent Artists in Sync Licensing


Edited and mixed by Ari Davids

Music by Brassroots District

Produced by the team at Ari’s Take


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