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Industry Lessons and 2026 Predictions with John Butler | The Sound Mind Podcast Ep. 40

In our first guest episode of The Sound Mind, we sit down with John Butler to explore a life immersed in every corner of the music industry, from college radio and record labels to Spotify and the era of streaming. We discuss what it truly means to listen: to music, to audiences, and to the cultural shifts shaping the way we connect with sound. Plus, John shares his bold predictions for 2026, from the gamification of music to the impact of AI on how we experience music. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 02:18 Meeting Cyndi Lauper and the Moment the Industry Became Real 09:37 From College Radio to First Promotion Projects 32:49 The Spotify Era: Balancing Data and Musical Intuition 45:40 2026 Predictions: Gamification, Genre-Less Radio and Catalog-Only Labels 59:56 AI Music and the Future of Human Connection 01:03:38 Guiding Artists Today: Mentorship and Community 01:08:30 Summary and Outro Follow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalks Support us: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/thesoundmind... Connect with John:   / john-butler-29727b   All Hands Collective:   / all-hands-collective