The Wholesome Music Podcast
The DIY podcast about DIY music. Hosts Cameron Ljungkull and Augustus Watkins meet weekly to talk shop about indie music, the creative process, and the music industry.
Podcasting since 2025 • 28 episodes
The Wholesome Music Podcast
Latest Episodes
State of the GRAMMYs / Rap embraces art / YouTube vs Billboards / Spotify hacked
We're back for 2026 with a look at the Grammy's. Are they still relevant? What's it take to get nominated? Is being part of the Grammy's something indie artists should aspire to? Next we look at how rap is embracing the visual art world. YouTub...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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All About Christmas Music
Kids, mom and dad love you very much, but things got a little hectic this holiday season, so we just got you something small... a Christmas mini-episode! We talk about holiday music strategy, trends in Christmas music—including why it starts so...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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14:04
Gene Simmons testifies before Congress / iHeartRadio 'guaranteed human' / Jay-Z invests in K-Pop
They say politics make for strange bedfellows, and that's never been more true than when The Wholesome Music Podcast is forced to give props to Gene Simmons (who is gross). He recently testified before US Congress, urging them to close the loop...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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44:17
Is Spotify Wrapped cooked? / Vinyl sales still growing / Dan Wilson's songwriting tip
Are you sure that Spotify actually knows what your musical taste is? And do you really want to outsource your opinions to a profit-driven algorithm? It's Spotify Wrapped season! Next, we look at 2025 vinyl sales trends. Vinyl ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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46:39
The Nostalgia Episode: Are Bands Obsolete? / Phone Bans at Raves / MP3 Players Return / Local Music In Decline
This episode has a decidedly backwards-looking approach. Did you know the last time a band had a #1 song on the US charts was all the way back in 2001? We dig into why are there so few bands in the charts these days. Next we look at two retro t...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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